Osteoradionecrosis of the jaws: case series treated with adjuvant low-level laser therapy and antimicrobial photodynamic therapy
Conclusion: LLLT and aPDT showed positive results as an adjuvant therapy to treat ORNJ. (Source: Journal of Applied Oral Science)
Source: Journal of Applied Oral Science - May 21, 2018 Category: Dentistry Source Type: research
Effects of a food enriched with probiotics on Streptococcus mutans and Lactobacillus spp. salivary counts in preschool children: a cluster randomized trial
Conclusions: Regular consumption of milk containing probiotics bacteria reduced CFU/mL of Lactobacillus spp. and increased salivary buffering capacity at 9 months of consumption. (Source: Journal of Applied Oral Science)
Source: Journal of Applied Oral Science - May 14, 2018 Category: Dentistry Source Type: research
Evaluation of the effect of dose-dependent platelet-rich fibrin membrane on treatment of gingival recession: a randomized, controlled clinical trial
Conclusions: The PRF membrane+CAF technique may be an alternative to the CTG+CAF technique for postoperative patient comfort. However, PRF membranes should use as many layers as possible. (Source: Journal of Applied Oral Science)
Source: Journal of Applied Oral Science - May 14, 2018 Category: Dentistry Source Type: research
Extracellular calcium increases fibroblast growth factor 2 gene expression via extracellular signal-regulated kinase 1/2 and protein kinase A signaling in mouse dental papilla cells
Conclusions: These findings indicate that elevated extracellular Ca2+ levels led to increased Fgf2 expression through ERK1/2 and PKA in mDP cells and that this mechanism may be useful for designing regenerative therapies for dentin. (Source: Journal of Applied Oral Science)
Source: Journal of Applied Oral Science - May 14, 2018 Category: Dentistry Source Type: research
TiF4 varnish protects the retention of brackets to enamel after in vitro mild erosive challenge
Conclusions: Application of NaF and TiF4 agents during mild erosive challenge minimized the enamel mineral loss around brackets, however only the experimental TiF4 varnish was able to prevent the reduction of shear bond strength of brackets to enamel. (Source: Journal of Applied Oral Science)
Source: Journal of Applied Oral Science - May 14, 2018 Category: Dentistry Source Type: research
Immediate effects of temporary bite-raising with light-cured orthodontic band cement on the electromyographic response of masticatory muscles
Conclusion: The results point to an altered neuromuscular behavior during clenching and chewing immediately after temporary bite-raising with light-cured orthodontic band cement. This information is relevant for orthodontists to inform their patients what will happen to their masticatory muscle activity when this bite-raising method is used. (Source: Journal of Applied Oral Science)
Source: Journal of Applied Oral Science - May 14, 2018 Category: Dentistry Source Type: research
Porosity, water sorption and solubility of denture base acrylic resins polymerized conventionally or in microwave
Conclusions The conventional acrylic resin could be polymerized in a microwave since both the materials showed similar performance in the evaluated properties. Shorter microwave cycles could be used for both the materials without any detectable increase in volume porosity. (Source: Journal of Applied Oral Science)
Source: Journal of Applied Oral Science - May 7, 2018 Category: Dentistry Source Type: research
Effects of three silane primers and five adhesive agents on the bond strength of composite material for a computer-aided design and manufacturing system
Conclusion A dual-curing adhesive agent (SB-Dual) containing a tributylborane derivative in combination with a silane primer (GP or PZ) presents a greater bond strength between the composite block and the repairing resin composite than the comparators used in the study. (Source: Journal of Applied Oral Science)
Source: Journal of Applied Oral Science - May 7, 2018 Category: Dentistry Source Type: research
A SERM increasing the expression of the osteoblastogenesis and mineralization-related proteins and improving quality of bone tissue in an experimental model of osteoporosis
Conclusions Raloxifene had a positive effect on the expression of osteoblastogenesis/mineralization-related proteins and on micro-CT parameters related to peri-implant bone healing. (Source: Journal of Applied Oral Science)
Source: Journal of Applied Oral Science - May 7, 2018 Category: Dentistry Source Type: research
Circulation levels of acute phase proteins pentraxin 3 and serum amyloid A in atherosclerosis have correlations with periodontal inflamed surface area
Conclusions Although age was found to predict CAD significantly, the positive correlations between PISA and APR in CAD (-) groups deserve further attention, which might depend on the higher PISA values of periodontitis patients. In further studies conducted in a larger population, the stratification of age groups would provide us more accurate results. (Source: Journal of Applied Oral Science)
Source: Journal of Applied Oral Science - May 7, 2018 Category: Dentistry Source Type: research
Influence of remaining coronal thickness and height on biomechanical behavior of endodontically treated teeth: survival rates, load to fracture and finite element analysis
Conclusion Specimens without remaining coronal structure have lower survival rates. Specimens with remaining structure lower than 1 mm and without coronal structure support the same load to fracture value independently of the restorative strategy. (Source: Journal of Applied Oral Science)
Source: Journal of Applied Oral Science - May 7, 2018 Category: Dentistry Source Type: research
Assessment of spontaneous resolution of idiopathic bone cavity
Conclusions We observed progressive spontaneous resolution of IBC. Most cysts were found in the recovery process in different follow-up periods. Patient's follow-up, without surgery, may be considered after the diagnosis based on epidemiological, clinical, and radiographic features of the lesion. (Source: Journal of Applied Oral Science)
Source: Journal of Applied Oral Science - May 7, 2018 Category: Dentistry Source Type: research
Evaluation of cases of concussion and subluxation in the permanent dentition: a retrospective study
Conclusions Although concussion and subluxation traumas are considered of minor degrees, they must be monitored, since the possibility of pulp necrosis exists, and its early treatment favors a good prognosis. (Source: Journal of Applied Oral Science)
Source: Journal of Applied Oral Science - May 7, 2018 Category: Dentistry Source Type: research
Neurosensory analysis of tooth sensitivity during at-home dental bleaching: a randomized clinical trial
Conclusion We concluded that the bleaching treatment sensitized the teeth and the product with potassium oxalate was not able to modulate tooth sensitivity. (Source: Journal of Applied Oral Science)
Source: Journal of Applied Oral Science - May 7, 2018 Category: Dentistry Source Type: research
Model resin composites incorporating ZnO-NP: activity against S. mutans and physicochemical properties characterization
Conclusions The incorporation of 2 – 5 wt.% of ZnO-NP could endow antibacterial activity to resin composites, without jeopardizing their physicochemical properties. (Source: Journal of Applied Oral Science)
Source: Journal of Applied Oral Science - May 7, 2018 Category: Dentistry Source Type: research
