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

IN MEMORIAM:

Harold Milton Fullmer

J Dent Res 2007 86: 1133. [Full Text] [PDF]  

CRITICAL REVIEWS IN ORAL BIOLOGY & MEDICINE:

Dentin Matrix Protein 1 (DMP1): New and Important Roles for Biomineralization and Phosphate Homeostasis

C. Qin, R. D’Souza, and J.Q. Feng
This review summarizes the progress made in the last decade toward our understanding of the role of DMP1 in gene regulation, protein structure and metabolism, tissue/cell expression patterns, and biological functions in dentinogenesis, osteogenesis, and phosphate ion homeostasis, and provides an outlook for future research directions and the impact of new knowledge on the development of therapeutic interventions.

J Dent Res 2007 86: 1134-1141. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

Efficacy of Antibiotic Prophylactic Regimens for the Prevention of Bacterial Endocarditis of Oral Origin

I. Tomás Carmona, P. Diz Dios, and C. Scully
The authors analyze the efficacy of antibiotic prophylaxis in the prevention of bacteremia following dental manipulations and in the prevention of bacterial endocarditis in both animal models and human studies.

J Dent Res 2007 86: 1142-1159. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

ERRATUM:

ERRATA

J Dent Res 2007 86: 1223. [Full Text] [PDF]  

R E S E A R C H  R E P O R T S:

Clinical:

Strong Genetic Control of Emergence of Human Primary Incisors

T.E. Hughes, M.R. Bockmann, K. Seow, T. Gotjamanos, N. Gully, L.C. Richards, and G.C. Townsend
The authors provide the first estimates of narrow-sense heritability for the emergence of primary incisors, confirming a strong genetic influence on variations in the timing of emergence.

J Dent Res 2007 86: 1160-1165. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

Does Psychological Stress Mediate Social Deprivation in Tooth Loss?

A.E. Sanders, G.D. Slade, G. Turrell, A.J. Spencer, and W. Marcenes
This study confirms empirically the theoretical view of psychological stress as bi-dimensional.

J Dent Res 2007 86: 1166-1170. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF] [Appendix]  

Numbers of Natural Teeth, Diet, and Nutritional Status in US Adults

R.E. Nowjack-Raymer and A. Sheiham
This is the first analysis of a nationally representative survey of US adults to assess the relationship among diet, nutritional status, and disparities in dental status in terms of numbers of natural teeth present.

J Dent Res 2007 86: 1171-1175. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Acidic Proline-rich Protein Db and Caries in Young Children

G.M. Zakhary, R.M. Clark, S.I. Bidichandani, W.L. Owen, R.L. Slayton, and M. Levine
Alleles linked to Db may explain racial differences in caries experience.

J Dent Res 2007 86: 1176-1180. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

Predictors of Obstructive Sleep Apnea-Hypopnea Treatment Outcome

A. Hoekema, M.H.J. Doff, L.G.M. de Bont, J.H. van der Hoeven, P.J. Wijkstra, H.R. Pasma, and B. Stegenga
The authors describe variables valuable for pre-selecting suitable candidates for oral appliance therapy.

J Dent Res 2007 86: 1181-1186. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF] [Appendix]  

Hypersensitivity to Mechanical and Intra-articular Electrical Stimuli in Persons with Painful Temporomandibular Joints

E.E. Ayesh, T.S. Jensen, and P. Svensson
The authors provide new evidence of sensitization of the TMJs as well as central nociceptive pathways, and suggest that quantitative sensory testing measures will help to facilitate a mechanism-based classification of TMJ disorders.

J Dent Res 2007 86: 1187-1192. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF] [Appendix]  

Biomaterials & Bioengineering:

Effects of Direct and Indirect Bleach on Dentin Fracture Toughness

L.E. Tam and A. Noroozi
This is the first study to show a significant reduction in the structural integrity of dentin after indirect bleach treatment.

J Dent Res 2007 86: 1193-1197. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

Consequences of Viscoelastic Behavior in the Human Temporomandibular Joint Disc

J.H. Koolstra and T.M.G.J. van Eijden
The authors partially confirmed their hypothesis that viscoelastic properties augment the possibilities for the TMJ to maintain its integrity.

J Dent Res 2007 86: 1198-1202. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

Biological:

A Genome Segment on Mouse Chromosome 12 Determines Maxillary Growth

J. Oh, C.J. Wang, M. Poole, E. Kim, R.C. Davis, I. Nishimura, and E.-K. Pae
One or more genes contributing to the shape of the maxillary complex are located near 44 cM of mouse chromosome 12.

J Dent Res 2007 86: 1203-1206. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

Healing Cranial Defects with AdRunx2-transduced Marrow Stromal Cells

Z. Zhao, Z. Wang, C. Ge, P. Krebsbach, and R.T. Franceschi
The authors describe a novel route for enhancing osteogenesis that may have future therapeutic applications for craniofacial bone regeneration.

J Dent Res 2007 86: 1207-1211. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

Osteogenic Gene Expression by Human Periodontal Ligament Cells under Cyclic Tension

D.C. Wescott, M.N. Pinkerton, B.J. Gaffey, K.T. Beggs, T.J. Milne, and M.C. Meikle
This study has expanded our knowledge of the transcriptional profile of periodontal ligament cells and identified several new mechanoresponsive genes.

J Dent Res 2007 86: 1212-1216. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF] [Appendix]  

Caries-related Bacteria and Cytokines Induce CXCL10 in Dental Pulp

T. Adachi, T. Nakanishi, H. Yumoto, K. Hirao, K. Takahashi, K. Mukai, H. Nakae, and T. Matsuo
This is the first report of increased expression levels of CXCL10 in inflamed dental pulp tissues.

J Dent Res 2007 86: 1217-1222. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

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