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CRITICAL REVIEWS IN ORAL BIOLOGY & MEDICINE:

Vesiculo-erosive Oral Mucosal Disease—Management with Topical Corticosteroids: (1) Fundamental Principles and Specific Agents Available

M.A. González-Moles and C. Scully
This review describes the key aspects of topical corticosteroid use in oral medicine.

J Dent Res 2005 84: 294-301. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

Vesiculo-erosive Oral Mucosal Disease—Management with Topical Corticosteroids: (2) Protocols, Monitoring of Effects and Adverse Reactions, and the Future

M.A. González-Moles and C. Scully
The authors outline the most widely used protocols for the treatment of vesiculo-erosive oral mucosal disease, the most common reasons for treatment failure, and the adverse effects documented in the literature.

J Dent Res 2005 84: 302-308. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

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Biological:

Distinct Patterns of Angiogenesis in Oral and Skin Wounds

A.M. Szpaderska, C.G. Walsh, M.J. Steinberg, and L.A. DiPietro
The authors demonstrate distinct angiogenesis patterns in oral and skin wounds and intrinsic site-specific differences in vascular endothelial growth factor production by keratinocytes.

J Dent Res 2005 84: 309-314. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

Localization of am3 using EL Congenic Mouse Strains

T. Shimizu, J. Han, Y. Asada, H. Okamoto, and T. Maeda
Unmapped genes are involved in the absence of third molars in EL/Sea mice.

J Dent Res 2005 84: 315-319. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

Modulation of Gingival Fibroblast Minocycline Accumulation by Biological Mediators

J.D. Walters, R.J. Nakkula, and P. Maney
The authors describe a mechanism by which systemic tetracyclines could be preferentially distributed to gingival wound or inflammatory sites.

J Dent Res 2005 84: 320-323. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

Inflammation is More Persistent in Type 1 Diabetic Mice

D.T. Graves, G. Naguib, H. Lu, C. Leone, H. Hsue, and E. Krall
Diabetes alters bacteria-host interactions by prolonging the inflammatory response.

J Dent Res 2005 84: 324-328. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

Parathyroid-hormone-related Protein Induces Expression of Receptor Activator of NF-B Ligand in Human Periodontal Ligament Cells via a cAMP/Protein Kinase A-independent Pathway

H. Fukushima, E. Jimi, H. Kajiya, W. Motokawa, and K. Okabe
Parathyroid-hormone-related protein induces osteoclastogenesis by increasing the relative expression level of the receptor activator of NF-B ligand vs. osteoprotegerin in periodontal ligament cells via a cAMP/protein kinase A-independent pathway.

J Dent Res 2005 84: 329-334. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

Clinical:

Painful Tooth Stimulation Elevates Matrix Metalloproteinase-8 Levels Locally in Human Gingival Crevicular Fluid

N.-L. Avellan, T. Sorsa, T. Tervahartiala, P. Mäntylä, C. Forster, and P. Kemppainen
Pulpal pain can induce local elevations in matrix metalloproteinase-8 levels in gingival crevicular fluid.

J Dent Res 2005 84: 335-339. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

Initial Subgingival Colonization of ‘Pristine’ Pockets

M. Quirynen, R. Vogels, M. Pauwels, A.D. Haffajee, S.S. Socransky, N.G. Uzel, and D. van Steenberghe
Even with the supragingival environment as a single source for colonizing bacteria, a complex subgingival microbiota can develop within one week.

J Dent Res 2005 84: 340-344. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

Introduction to Cumulative Meta-analysis in Dentistry: Lessons Learned from Undertaking a Cumulative Meta-analysis in Periodontology

D.R. Moles, I.G. Needleman, R. Niederman, and J. Lau
Some trials cannot be synthesized due to the lack of reporting of measures of variation.

J Dent Res 2005 84: 345-349. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

Biomaterials & Bioengineering:

Continuing Etching of an All-in-One Adhesive in Wet Dentin Tubules

Y. Wang and P. Spencer
The authors describe the acidic characteristics of an adhesive that may be retained and thus continue to affect/demineralize the surrounding dentin.

J Dent Res 2005 84: 350-354. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

Ultrastructural Correlates of in vivo/in vitro Bond Degradation in Self-etch Adhesives

N. Donmez, S. Belli, D.H. Pashley, and F.R. Tay
There is no difference between the mechanisms of degradation of self-etch adhesives in vivo or in vitro.

J Dent Res 2005 84: 355-359. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

Isocyanato- and Methacryloxysilanes Promote Bis-GMA Adhesion to Titanium

J.P. Matinlinna, L.V.J. Lassila, I. Kangasniemi, and P.K. Vallittu
3-isocyanatopropyltriethoxysilane is a potential coupling agent.

J Dent Res 2005 84: 360-364. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

Discontinuous Fiber-reinforced Composites above Critical Length

R.C. Petersen
Pre-impregnated fibers above critical aspect ratio yield major advancements regarding the mechanical properties tested.

J Dent Res 2005 84: 365-370. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

Dentin Erosion Simulation by Cantilever Beam Fatigue and pH Change

M. Staninec, R.K. Nalla, J.F. Hilton, R.O. Ritchie, L.G. Watanabe, G. Nonomura, G.W. Marshall, and S.J. Marshall
This is the first study to evaluate erosion in the context of fatigue loading, in an in vitro model with standardized specimens.

J Dent Res 2005 84: 371-375. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

Viscoelasticity of Dental Tissue Conditioners during the Sol-gel Transition

H. Murata, H. Chimori, T. Hamada, and J.F. McCabe
The gelation of tissue conditioners based on poly(ethyl methacrylate) can be controlled over a wide range by varying the polymer molecular weight and especially ethanol content.

J Dent Res 2005 84: 376-381. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF] [Appendix]  

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