D E P A R T M E N T S:

GUEST EDITORIAL:

Get Your Shoes On...! A Response from a Practicing Dentist

Leslie W. Seldin
J Dent Res 2002 81: 156. [Full Text] [PDF]  

LETTER TO THE EDITOR:

Michael L. Barnett
J Dent Res 2002 81: 157. [Full Text] [PDF]  

CONCISE REVIEWS:

The Association between Generalized Joint Hypermobility and Temporomandibular Joint Disorders: A Systematic Review

P.U. Dijkstra, T.J.B. Kropmans, and B. Stegenga
This study analyzed the conflicting evidence in the literature for the association between temporomandibular joint disorders and generalized joint hypermobility.

J Dent Res 2002 81: 158-163. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

R E S E A R C H  R E P O R T S:

Clinical:

Overbite and Overjet are not Related to Self-report of Temporomandibular Disorder Symptoms

M.T. John, C. Hirsch, M.T. Drangsholt, L.A. Mancl, and J.M. Setz
This is the first population-based cross-sectional study of the relationship between overbite/overjet and self-reported temporomandibular disorders.

J Dent Res 2002 81: 164-169. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

The Influence of Various Attachment Types in Mandibular Implant-retained Overdentures on Maximum Bite Force and EMG

F.M.C. van Kampen, A. van der Bilt, M.S. Cune, and F. Bosman
The authors examine the hypothesis that the better retention and stability of implant-retained mandibular overdentures improve oral function.

J Dent Res 2002 81: 170-173. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

Cathepsin C, Matrix Metalloproteinases, and their Tissue Inhibitors in Gingiva and Gingival Crevicular Fluid from Periodontitis-affected Patients

M. Soell, R. Elkaim, and H. Tenenbaum
Tissue destruction results from an imbalance of metalloproteinases over their tissue inhibitors, rather than from a sudden activation of the pro-forms of these enzymes.

J Dent Res 2002 81: 174-178. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF] [Electronic Appendix]  

Influence of Mastication on Gastric Emptying

P. Pera, C. Bucca, P. Borro, C. Bernocco, A. De Lillo, and S. Carossa
Comminution of food significantly influences gastric emptying rates.

J Dent Res 2002 81: 179-181. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

ß-Galactosidase Activity in Saliva is Associated with Oral Malodor

N. Sterer, R. Bar-Ness Greenstein, and M. Rosenberg
This is the first study showing a correlation between ß-Galactosidase activity and odor judge scores of oral malodor.

J Dent Res 2002 81: 182-185. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

Pre-existing Cardiovascular Disease and Periodontitis: A Follow-up Study

P.P. Hujoel, M. Drangsholt, C. Spiekerman, and T.A. DeRouen
Periodontitis or gingivitis does not elevate coronary heart disease risk among individuals with a self-reported prior heart attack or pre-existing cardiovascular disease.

J Dent Res 2002 81: 186-191. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Factors Associated with Delay in the Diagnosis of Oral Cancer

W. Pitiphat, S.R. Diehl, G. Laskaris, V. Cartsos, C.W. Douglass, and A.I. Zavras
Delay in the diagnosis of oral cancer occurs frequently, even in low-risk individuals.

J Dent Res 2002 81: 192-197. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

Biological:

Tropoelastin Expression by Periodontal Fibroblasts

E. Tsuruga, K. Irie, Y. Sakakura, and T. Yajima
Different tropoelastin expression patterns reflect the differences between human gingival fibroblast and periodontal ligament fibroblast phenotypes.

J Dent Res 2002 81: 198-202. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

-Smooth-muscle Actin in and Contraction of Porcine Dental Pulp Cells

D.P. Brock, R. Marty-Roix, and M. Spector
This is the first investigation of the expression of {alpha}-smooth-muscle actin by cells derived from the dental pulp in vitro.

J Dent Res 2002 81: 203-208. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

Experimentally Induced Unilateral Tooth Loss: Histochemical Studies of the Temporomandibular Joint

Q. Huang, D. Opstelten, N. Samman, and H. Tideman
In response to mechanical stress, chondrocytes alter sulfated glycosaminoglycan (GAG) synthesis and degradation rates, resulting in an elevated level of sulfated GAGs in the condylar cartilage.

J Dent Res 2002 81: 209-213. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

Biomaterials & Bioengineering:

Fourier Analysis Reveals Increased Trabecular Spacing in Sickle Cell Anemia

T.D. Faber, D.C. Yoon, and S.C. White
Fourier analysis of dental radiographs is more effective than strut analysis for the identification of individuals with sickle cell anemia.

J Dent Res 2002 81: 214-218. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

Processing and Properties of Strong and Non-rigid Calcium Phosphate Cement

H.H.K. Xu, J.B. Quinn, S. Takagi, and L.C. Chow
A novel strong and non-rigid calcium phosphate cement (CPC) may provide compliance for tooth mobility without fracturing the implant in periodontal repair, and may also extend the use of CPC into the repair of larger defects in stress-bearing locations.

J Dent Res 2002 81: 219-224. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

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