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The Effects Of Drug Abuse On Oral Health, Betzalel Krasnow

The Science Journal of the Lander College of Arts and Sciences

Drug abuse, currently a national epidemic affecting millions of Americans, causes numerous health issues including increased dental disease. There are several factors which can contribute to an increase in caries and missing teeth. One of the most discussed mechanisms is xerostomia. Drug abusers tend to have large sugar intakes which exacerbates the problems caused by xerostomia. Drug abusers are also at risk for oral infections associated with dental decay due to their altered saliva composition. Unfortunately, once the symptoms are present there is little that can be done to correct them and the goal of the treating dentist should be …

Regeneration Of Teeth And Periodental Tissues Using Stem Cells, Joshua A. Mckoy

Undergraduate Honors Theses

The purpose of this thesis is to serve as systematic literature review that provides a background on regenerative therapy in dentistry, as well as proposing the need for continued research. Regenerative dentistry has great potential for stem cell use. Stem cells of many types have the capability of self-renewal and differentiation into multiple cell types. With stem cell-based regeneration, dentistry can grow exponentially with the implementation whole-tooth replacement, pulp regeneration, periodontium regeneration, enamel regeneration, and dentin regeneration. Furthermore, utilizing various biomaterial scaffolds and inducing growth factor activity has been demonstrated to aid in regenerative efforts. Issues of regenerative therapies must …

Nonsurgical Treatment Of An Adult Patient With Bilateral Scissors-Bite And Class Ii Division 2 Malocclusion, Wei-Cheng Fu, Yu-Ling Cheng, Chia-Yi Pan, Ming-Juean Su, Yuen-Yung Tsang

Taiwanese Journal of Orthodontics

This report illustrates a 20 years old female presented a Class II division 2 malocclusion with deep overbite, gummy smile, canted maxillary anterior occlusal plane, low mandibular plane angle and bilateral scissors-bite. Angle's Class II division 2 malocclusion needs to be treated by correcting the inclination of maxillary incisors and lower lip posture. Selective bonding of maxillary anterior teeth and molars were performed to level the occlusal plane and gingival line, thus creating a consonant smile arc. Disocclusion was necessary by using a removable bite plate. Maxillary second premolars and second molars, lower third molars were extracted. The aim was …

Mechanical Behavior Of Posterior All‐Ceramic Hybrid‐Abutment‐ Crowns Versus Hybrid‐Abutments With Separate Crowns—A Laboratory Study, Ahmed Sabet

Dentistry

Objective: The purpose of this laboratory study was to evaluate the fatigue resist‐ ance, fracture resistance and mode of failure of posterior hybrid‐abutment‐crown vs. hybrid‐abutment with separate crown, both bonded to short titanium bases. Materials and Methods: Thirty‐two titanium implants were embedded perpendicu‐ larly in auto‐polymerizing resin. Implant‐supported restorations simulating a maxil‐ lary first premolar were designed and milled using a CAD/CAM system and divided into 2 groups according to material (n = 16): zirconia (Z) and lithium disilicate (L). Each group was subdivided into two subgroups according to design (n = 8): hybrid‐abut‐ ment‐crown (ZS, LS) and hybrid‐abutment with …

Dental Practice Success Vol. 4 No. 4, American Dental Association, Publishing Division

Dental Practice Success

No abstract provided.

The Efficacy Of Copper Iodide Nanoparticle-Augmented Mta Against Enterococcus Faecalis: A Confocal Microscopy Study, Craig Alan Atchison

MUSC Theses and Dissertations

Introduction: The introduction of metallic nanoparticles such as copper into medical materials has shown promising results in terms of antimicrobial activity. A novel material incorporating nanoparticles could be useful in combating bacterial biofilms and improving long-term success rates in endodontic therapies. The aim of this study was to evaluate the antibacterial effect of mineral trioxide aggregate disks augmented with copper iodide nanoparticles on a biofilm of E. faecalis and compare the results with non-augmented control MTA in the same conditions using confocal laser scanning microscopy. Methods: Fabricated disks were made up of control, non-augmented MTA or copper iodide nanoparticle-augmented MTA …

Aadej Comm 49 1 2018

AADEJ - The Communicator

The Communicator is the official journal of the American Association of Dental Editors and Journalists (AADEJ). It is published quarterly, distributed digitally via email to members, and posted on the Association’s website, AADEJ.org. Each issue includes regular updates from the editorial team and AADEJ board, as well as feature articles on current issues in the field.

Accuracy Comparison Of Static Cais Vs Dynamic Cais In Single Space Loss At Upper Anterior Region In Four Types Of Bone Density, Phloi Chaisuwannarak

Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)

Purpose: To compare the precision of implant placement in the single space missing of anterior tooth in different circumstances of bone type using static CAIS system (Co-diagnostic system Straumann ®) and dynamic CAIS system (E-PED, I-RIS100). The author hypothesized that the overall accuracy of implant placement using static and dynamic CAIS system among four types of bone are not different. Methodology: 64 upper models with artificial bone density D1-D4, divided in to 2 main groups of static CAIS group and dynamic CAIS, which each subgroups contain 8 models for individual bone group, were prepared with single space edentulism on tooth …

Color Stability, Water Sorption And Water Solubility Of Various Artificial Acrylic Resin Teeth, Piyaporn Foungfu

Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)

Color stability, water sorption and water solubility of the acrylic resin artificial teeth are the success keys to the appearance and mechanical properties of the denture teeth. The objective of the present study was to compare the color stability, water sorption and water solubility of 3 commercial artificial teeth: linear PMMA (NEW), resin composite (CPX) and cross-linked PMMA (ANT) and 1 color-liked heat-polymerized acrylic resin (MAJ). 80 colume-shaped specimens (9 mm/ 2 mm thickness) were fabricated for color stability test using a spectrophotometer after immersing in water or coffee solution at 1, 7, 28, 56 and 84 days. 40 colume-shape …

Workplace Bullying: A Survey Of Virginia Dental Hygienists, Gayle B. Mccombs, S. Lynn Tolle, Tara L. Newcomb, Ann M. Bruhn, Amber W. Hunt, Lanah K. Stafford

Dental Hygiene Faculty Publications

Purpose: Workplace bullying in health care has been identified as a problem that negatively affects career satisfaction, career longevity and patient outcomes. The purpose of this pilot study was to determine the prevalence of workplace bullying in a convenience sample of dental hygienists in the state of Virginia.

Methods: Two hundred and forty Virginia dental hygienists attending a continuing education seminar were invited to participate. Using the Negative Acts Questionnaire-Revised (NAQ-R), respondents were asked to indicate how often they had experienced 22 negative acts or behaviors according to rate of occurrence (never, now and then or monthly, weekly or …

A Systematic Review On The Validity Of Teledentistry, Jafar H. Alabdullah, Susan J. Daniel

Dental Hygiene Faculty Publications

Objectives: The aim of this systematic review was to evaluate the validity of using teledentistry in oral care examination and diagnosis.

Methods: In June 2016, a systematic search of the literature was conducted without time restrictions in three electronic databases (Ebscohost, Pubmed, and Scopus). Two reviewers screened the retrieved articles first by title and then by abstract to determine relevant articles for full text review. Studies included were as follows: (1) related to teledentistry, (2) available in full text and English, (3) compared teledentistry application to a gold standard, and (4) provided clear statistical tests for validity. The methodological …

Two-Phase Orthodontic Treatment In Class Ii Division 1 Malocclusion, Wen-Hui Hsieh, Hui-I Chen, Chin-Hsiang Chan

Taiwanese Journal of Orthodontics

A two-phase treatment comprising functional orthopedic therapy and fixed orthodontic therapy is often proposed for pubescent patients with Class II division 1 malocclusion. Mandibular retrognathism is a more common underlying cause of Class II skeletal discrepancy than the maxillary prognathism. In such cases, an activator is a widely used functional orthopedic appliances to enhance the mandibular growth. After resolving the sagittal problem by using the functional appliances, the biomechanical considerations of the anchorage requirement could be simplified in the second phase fixed appliance therapy, and the total treatment duration could be shorter. This case report describes a two-phase orthodontic treatment …

Assessment Of Midpalatal Suture Maturation For Orthodontic Diagnosis And Treatment Planning, Chiao-Yi Kao, Chin-Yun Pan, Hong-Po Chang, Yu-Chuan Tseng

Taiwanese Journal of Orthodontics

Accurately estimating the maturation of a midpalatal suture can improve the success rate of a maxillary expansion procedures. The craniofacial sutural maturation is an essential consideration in the choice between non-surgical and surgical methods of maxillary expansion. The maturation of a midpalatal suture can be assessed in several ways. This article reviews the literatures on the assessment of midpalatal suture maturation and its importance for orthodontic diagnosis and treatment planning.

Surgical Occlusion Setup In Orthognathic Surgery Using Surgery-First Approach For Skeletal Class Iii Deformity: A Systematic Review, Shu Hsien Lo, Yu-Fang Liao

Taiwanese Journal of Orthodontics

Objective: Surgery-first orthognathic surgery is increasing in popularity because of reduced treatment time, efficient tooth decompensation, and early improvement in facial esthetics. However, it remains difficult due to the surgical occlusion setup. We systematically reviewed the literature in order to determine the guidelines used for surgical occlusion setup in orthognathic-first surgery for skeletal Class III deformity. Material and Methods: The literature was searched using PubMed, Medline (Ovid), Cochrane Library, Web of Science and Google Scholar databases from January 1931 to June 2017. We limited the search to publications in English. Two independent investigators used specific inclusion and exclusion criteria to …

Consideration Of Facial Growth And Oral Function With The Use Of High Pull Headgear, Shao-Chun Yang, Ming-Jeaun Su, Yuen-Yung Tsang, Huei-Mei Tsai

Taiwanese Journal of Orthodontics

High pull headgear with face bow has been a popular treatment modality for upper first molars distalization and anchorage enhancement. It can effectively inhibit the eruption of upper molars, enhance condylar growth to contribute a forward movement of the mandible and further improve the bite and lip incompetence. The compliance from patients is particularly important for favorable treatment outcome. The patient was an 11-year-old boy with features of Class II division 1 malocclusion. Patient’s growth spurt seemed to be continued in the recent year. Lip biting and thumb sucking habits were suspected as the causes of patient’s malocclusion. A combination …

Clinical Use Of Contemporary Clear Aligner Therapy, Chun-Te Ho, Chien-Wei Chao, Chia-Tze Kao

Taiwanese Journal of Orthodontics

Clear aligner therapy (CAT) is an increasing popular alternative to conventional bracket therapy. This review summarized contemporary data regarding the history of CAT. The information regarding the advantages and disadvantages of CAT, biomechanical force and biological considerations, controlling orthodontic tooth movement (OTM) would be discussed in this review. The CAT is well accepted for their esthetics, comfort, good care of oral hygiene and periodontal status and suitable for interdisciplinary dental treatment. However, CAT was also considered as difficult compliance for the patients, uneasy to be handled by clinicians, unprecise root movement, difficult for the postoperative fixation in cases receiving orthognathic …

An Overview Of Digital Intraoral Scanners: Past, Present And Future- From An Orthodontic Perspective, Henry Hann-Min Hwang, Chi-Wei Chou, Yi-Jane Chen, Chung-Chen Jane Yao

Taiwanese Journal of Orthodontics

Digital intraoral scanners(IOSs) have become the ongoing trend in contemporary digital orthodontics. This article aims to elaborate the past, present, and future of IOSs from an orthodontist’s perspective. We summarized the comparison between digital and conventional impression in literatures. Also, we discussed about the imaging principles and characteristics of different IOSs. Although unable to recommend the single best option, a checklist of consideration when choosing an IOSs was developed after trailing the mainstream commercial products. With technology revolution, embracing the IOSs may be essential for those interested in future digital orthodontic workflow.

Orthodontic Treatment Management For Congenitally Missing Maxillary Lateral Incisors, Yu-Ting Sun, Tao-Wei Chang, Po-Yu Yang, Tzu-Hsin Lee

Taiwanese Journal of Orthodontics

Congenitally missing of maxillary lateral incisor is one of the most common agenesis anomalies. The purpose of this review was to present the orthodontic treatment of choice for a malocclusion with missing maxillary lateral incisors. Treatment plans consist of three categories: canine substitution, single-tooth implant and tooth supported restorations. Among which the least invasive option to achieve satisfying function and aesthetics is canine substitution. Factors such as the profile of the patient, the space analysis of dentition, and the color and shape of canine should be taken into consideration for treatment choice.

Surgical-Orthodontic Correction In Skeletal Class Iii Anterior Open Bite With An Ankylosed Maxillary Molar, Chin Suppapinyaroj, Ellen Wen-Ching Ko, Yu-Ray Chen

Taiwanese Journal of Orthodontics

This case report describes the treatment of a 24-year-old woman with chief complaints of anterior open bite and long lower jaw. She had a skeletal Class III with concave facial profile, hyperdivergent facial pattern, long lower facial height, and excessive anterior open bite. Intraoral examination revealed 26 tooth ankyloses and 32, 42 congenital missing teeth. The 26 was highly-locked, showing root penetrating into the sinus floor. Treatment was performed with a modified surgery-first approach, which included 5 months of presurgical alignment phase to upright the 27 mesially-tilted tooth and to correct upper dental midline by 14 extraction. The surgeries included …

Rapid Maxillary Alveolar Expansion In Maxillary Severe Space Deficiency, Mei-Yin Chen, Wen-Ken Tai, Heng-Ming Mark Chang, Hoi-Shing Luk, Chia-Tze Kao

Taiwanese Journal of Orthodontics

Although maxillary skeletal palatal expansion was efficient to correct the transverse dental deficiency, the conventional maxillary palatal expansion is still effective in some cases. This case report describes the orthodontic treatment procedure of a 15-year-old female patient who was diagnosed as Angle’s Class I malocclusion with severe space deficiency. The space deficiency of 11 mm was noted in maxillary arch in conjunction with severe overjet, blocked-in lateral incisors, high maxillary vault, posterior crossbite and V shape arch-form. The treatment plan presented non-extraction with rapid maxillary alveolar expansion in upper arch. The Hyrax expander was used in a rhythm of 2 …

Orthodontic Treatment Combined With Maxillary Posterior Subapical Osteotomy In Severe Anterior Open Bite, Jui-Hsien Yang, Yun-Yun Wu

Taiwanese Journal of Orthodontics

A 29-year-old woman presented with severe anterior open bite (−6 mm). Eight-month presurgical orthodontic treatment involving arch rounding and leveling was performed, with the upper arch treatment from canine to canine only. Bilateral maxillary posterior subapical osteotomy (PSO) for posterior intrusion was performed for 6-week fixation. Postsurgical orthodontic treatment followed, resulting in a total treatment time of 19 months. Cephalometric X-ray superimposition revealed that the anterior overbite was corrected by 9 mm (from -6mm to +3 mm), and the lower mandibular plane angle changed from 38.4° to 35.4°. Therefore, counterclockwise rotation of the mandible improved the facial profile. In conclusion, …

Naturopathic Physicians’ Attitudes, Knowledge, And Practices Regarding Xylitol In Clinical Practice, Agatha Stavnesli

EWU Masters Thesis Collection

Abstract

Purpose: The intent of this study was to assess naturopathic physicians’ knowledge, attitudes, and practices regarding the use of xylitol clinical practice. Methods: This study utilized a convenience sample of naturopathic physicians (NPs) (N=325) through an online survey via SurveyMonkey®. Results: The majority of NPs were knowledgeable of the medical and dental uses of xylitol (84%; n = 53 and 95%; n = 60, respectively). Ninety percent (n=57) viewed the current demand for naturopathic medicine as increasing. The medical literature was the highest ranked source of information on xylitol (45%; n = 28) with clinical practice guidelines being reported …

A Survey Of Dental Hygiene Program Directors: Curriculum Development And Implementation For The Dental Hygiene-Based Dental Therapist, Heidi Desmarais

EWU Masters Thesis Collection

Purpose: This study used a survey of program directors and program chairs to analyze relationships related to curriculum development for a dental hygiene-based dental therapist and the question of how external variables affect allied health workforce development and implementation.

Methods: A survey instrument was utilized to help identify the relationship between a dental hygiene-based dental therapist curriculum and the external influences of future needs of the dental hygiene profession and workforce; external influences; and institutional influences on curriculum design and implementation using Spearman’s rho testing. The open-ended question was studied through the application of grounded theory analysis. (N=340).

Results: Upon …

Survival Rates Of Stainless Steel Crowns And Multi-Surface Composite Restorations Placed By Dental Students In A Pediatric Clinic, Badia A. Zahdan, Aniko Szabo, Cesar D. Gonzalez, Elaye Okunseri, Christopher Okunseri

School of Dentistry Faculty Research and Publications

Purpose: This study examined survival rates of multi-surface composite restorations and stainless steel crowns (SSCs) placed by students in a pediatric dental clinic as well as the length of time it takes for restorations to be replaced with stainless steel crowns. Study design: Data from electronic dental records for all children with at least one 2-surface composite restorations or SSCs on a primary first or second molar from January 1, 2007 to September 30, 2015 were analyzed. The primary outcome was the time to a new restoration or SSC on the same tooth, with time to a crown as a …

Hidden Behind Dental Trauma: Child Physical Abuse?, H. Cem Güngör

School of Dentistry Faculty Research and Publications

No abstract provided.

Bilateral Sagittal Split Osteotomy-Parameters And Correlations Of Postoperative Pain Management, Gregor F. Raschke, Winfried Meissner, Andre Peisker, Gabriel Djedovic, Ulrich M. Rieger, Arndt Guentsch, Marta Gomez-Dammeier, Stefan Schultze-Mosgau

School of Dentistry Faculty Research and Publications

Objectives

Postoperative pain management is of utmost interest for patients undergoing orthognathic surgery. Currently, there is a lack of information regarding process and outcome parameters of postoperative pain management after bilateral sagittal split osteotomy.

Materials and methods

In a prospective clinical study, 31 adults were evaluated on the first postoperative day following bilateral sagittal split osteotomy using the standardized questionnaire of the Germany-wide project Quality Improvement in Postoperative Pain Management (QUIPS). It allows a standardized assessment of patients’ characteristics, pain parameters, outcome, and pain therapy process parameters.

Results

Pain management consisted mainly of premedication with midazolam, sufentanil, and metamizol intraoperatively; …

Effect Of Membrane Exposure On Guided Bone Regeneration: A Systematic Review And Meta‐Analysis, Jeffrey Garcia, Austin Dodge, Paul Luepke, Hom-Lay Wang, Yvonne Kapila, Guo-Hao Lin

School of Dentistry Faculty Research and Publications

Aims: This review aimed at investigating the effect of membrane exposure on guided bone regeneration (GBR) outcomes at peri-implant sites and edentulous ridges.

Material and Methods: Electronic and manual literature searches were conducted by two independent reviewers using four databases, including MEDLINE, EMBASE, Web of Science, and Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials, for articles up to February 2017. Articles were included if they were human clinical trials or case series reporting outcomes of GBR procedures with and without membrane exposure. A random-effects meta-analysis was conducted, and the weighted mean difference (WMD) between the two groups and 95% confidence interval …

Immunohistochemical Analysis Of Il-1 Receptor 1 In The Discs Of Patients With Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction, Luis Eduardo Almeida, Adam Sorenson, Kyle Hresko, Seth Butcher, Rosalia Leonardi, Carla Lorento, Jose A. Bosio, Lobat Tayebi, Andrea Doetzer

School of Dentistry Faculty Research and Publications

Objective

Temporomandibular joint dysfunction (TMD) may affect a patient’s quality of life, and one of the etiologies can be anterior disc displacement with reduction (ADDwR) and anterior disc displacement without reduction (ADDWoR). Interleukin 1 Receptor 1 (IL-1R1) is a membrane receptor that plays an important role on initiating immune and inflammatory response by binding the agonists ligands of IL-1 alpha and IL-1 beta. Therefore, the aim of this study was to evaluate, through immunohistochemical analysis, the association of IL-1R1 with TMD.

Methods

Thirty-nine human disc samples were collected and composed three different groups: ADDwR (n = 19), ADDwoR ( …

Development Of Chitosan/Gelatin/Keratin Composite Containing Hydrocortisone Sodium Succinate As A Buccal Mucoadhesive Patch To Treat Desquamative Gingivitis, Zahra Davoudi, Mohammad Rabiee, Behzad Houshmand, Niloofar Eslahi, Kimia Khoshroo, Morteza Rasoulianboroujeni, Mohammadreza Tahriri, Lobat Tayebi

School of Dentistry Faculty Research and Publications

The aim of this research was to develop chitosan/gelatin/keratin composite containing hydrocortisone sodium succinate as a buccal mucoadhesive patch to treat desquamative gingivitis, which was fabricated through an environmental friendly process. Mucoadhesive films increase the advantage of higher efficiency and drug localization in the affected region. In this research, mucoadhesive films, for the release of hydrocortisone sodium succinate, were prepared using different ratios of chitosan, gelatin and keratin. In the first step, chitosan and gelatin proportions were optimized after evaluating the mechanical properties, swelling capacity, water uptake, stability, and biodegradation of the films. Then, keratin was added at different percentages …

Identifying Bias In The Transition From Associate To Dental Practice Owner, David G. Dunning

Journal Articles: College of Dentistry

No abstract provided.