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DISCOVERY!:

Self-oriented Assembly of Nano-apatite Particles: a Subunit Mechanism for Building Biological Mineral Crystals

C. Robinson
The author makes a case for subunit assembly of crystals, particularly those of biological origin, as a concept capable of explaining several phenomena in biological mineralization and thus meriting serious consideration.

J Dent Res 2007 86: 677-679. [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

CRITICAL REVIEWS IN ORAL BIOLOGY & MEDICINE:

Saliva: a Dynamic Proteome

E.J. Helmerhorst and F.G. Oppenheim
The authors summarize current knowledge on salivary protein alterations and modifications from the moment the gene has been expressed in the gland until the moment the protein is removed from the oral cavity by being swallowed.

J Dent Res 2007 86: 680-693. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

Photodynamic Therapy in Dentistry

K. Konopka and T. Goslinski
This review outlines the clinical results of photodynamic therapy in dentistry for the treatment of head and neck cancer, and of photodynamic antimicrobial chemotherapy for the treatment of oral infections.

J Dent Res 2007 86: 694-707. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

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J Dent Res 2007 86: 792. [Full Text] [PDF]  

R E S E A R C H  R E P O R T S:

Clinical:

Testing a Conceptual Model of Oral Health: a Structural Equation Modeling Approach

S.R. Baker
This is the first study to provide support for Locker’s multidimensional model as a scientific framework for understanding patient outcomes in different and diverse samples.

J Dent Res 2007 86: 708-712. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF] [Appendix]  

Quality of Life and Disability Weights Associated with Periodontal Disease

D.S. Brennan, A.J. Spencer, and K.F. Roberts-Thomson
The authors describe symptom experience, health-related quality of life, and disability weights associated with a range of periodontal conditions in a random population sample.

J Dent Res 2007 86: 713-717. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Appendix]  

Neutrophil Hyper-responsiveness in Periodontitis

J.B. Matthews, H.J. Wright, A. Roberts, N. Ling-Mountford, P.R. Cooper, and I.L.C. Chapple
This is the first longitudinal intervention study analyzing the impact of therapeutic reductions in periodontal inflammation on the ability of peripheral blood neutrophils to generate oxygen radicals.

J Dent Res 2007 86: 718-722. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Risk-Benefit Balance in the Use of Fluoride among Young Children

L.G. Do and A.J. Spencer
This is the first study to report on the impact measurements (Population Attributable Risk and Population Prevented Fraction) of fluoride use for both fluorosis and caries in children.

J Dent Res 2007 86: 723-728. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Appendix]  

Post Placement Affects Survival of Endodontically Treated Premolars

M. Ferrari, M.C. Cagidiaco, S. Grandini, M. De Sanctis, and C. Goracci
Over two years, post placement resulted in a significant reduction of failure risk for endodontically treated premolars, and failure risk was significantly higher for teeth that had lost all the coronal walls.

J Dent Res 2007 86: 729-734. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

Novel Mutations of Cathepsin C Gene in Two Chinese Patients with Papillon-Lefèvre Syndrome

Y. Yang, X. Bai, H. Liu, L. Li, C. Cao, and L. Ge
The authors describe, for the first time, two novel compound heterozygous mutations in the cathepsin C gene in two Chinese patients.

J Dent Res 2007 86: 735-738. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

Biomaterials & Bioengineering:

Origin of Interfacial Droplets with One-step Adhesives

K.L. Van Landuyt, J. Snauwaert, J. De Munck, E. Coutinho, A. Poitevin, Y. Yoshida, K. Suzuki, P. Lambrechts, and B. Van Meerbeek
The authors report on the occurrence and origin of interfacial droplets with one-step self-etch adhesives.

J Dent Res 2007 86: 739-744. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF] [Appendix]  

Joining Veneers to Ceramic Cores and Dentition with Adhesive Interlayers

J.J.-W. Lee, Y. Wang, I.K. Lloyd, and B.R. Lawn
Stiffer adhesives provide higher resistance to failure.

J Dent Res 2007 86: 745-748. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

Influence of Contamination on Zirconia Ceramic Bonding

B. Yang, S. Wolfart, M. Scharnberg, K. Ludwig, R. Adelung, and M. Kern
Airborne-particle abrasion may be the most effective method of cleaning zirconia ceramic specimens.

J Dent Res 2007 86: 749-753. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

Biological:

Antimicrobial Effect of Nanometric Bioactive Glass 45S5

T. Waltimo, T.J. Brunner, M. Vollenweider, W.J. Stark, and M. Zehnder
This is the first report on the antibacterial effects of a nanometric bioactive glass.

J Dent Res 2007 86: 754-757. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

Micelle Structure of Amelogenin in Porcine Secretory Enamel

M. Fukae, R. Yamamoto, T. Karakida, S. Shimoda, and T. Tanabe
The authors propose a model for amelogenin structure and function based on the hypothesis that amelogenin forms micelles.

J Dent Res 2007 86: 758-763. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

A Mutation in the Enamelin Gene in a Mouse Model

H. Seedorf, M. Klaften, F. Eke, H. Fuchs, U. Seedorf, and M. Hrabe de Angelis
The authors define a mouse model for local hypoplastic autosomal-dominant amelogenesis imperfecta caused by enamelin truncation mutations in humans.

J Dent Res 2007 86: 764-768. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF] [Appendix]  

Breaking Biological Barriers with a Toothbrush

K. Amano, K. Miyake, J.L. Borke, and P.L. McNeil
Brushing disrupts cell plasma membrane barriers in the oral cavity and activates gene expression events that may lead to local adaptive changes in tissue architecture beneficial to gingival health.

J Dent Res 2007 86: 769-774. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

Accumulation of Topical Naproxen by Cultured Oral Epithelium

R.R. Fitzgerald and J.D. Walters
SCC-25 cells possess transporters for naproxen.

J Dent Res 2007 86: 775-779. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

Dentonin, a MEPE Fragment, Initiates Pulp-healing Response to Injury

N. Six, D. Septier, C. Chaussain-Miller, R. Blacher, P. DenBesten, and M. Goldberg
Dentonin affects the initial cascade of events leading to pulp healing.

J Dent Res 2007 86: 780-785. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF] [Appendix]  

Effects of Compressive Loading on Human Synovium-derived Cells

Y. Muroi, K. Kakudo, and K. Nakata


J Dent Res 2007 86: 786-791. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

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