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CRITICAL REVIEWS IN ORAL BIOLOGY & MEDICINE:

Mussel-designed Protective Coatings for Compliant Substrates

N. Holten-Andersen and J. H. Waite
The authors review recent advances in the structure and function of a known protein of mussel byssus.

J Dent Res 2008 87: 701-709. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

Degradation, Fatigue, and Failure of Resin Dental Composite Materials

J.L. Drummond
The author reviews the various factors that affect the mechanical properties of particle- or fiber-filler-containing indirect resin composite materials.

J Dent Res 2008 87: 710-719. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

R E S E A R C H  R E P O R T S:

Clinical:

Perceived Chewing Ability and Intake of Fruit and Vegetables

J. Bradbury, J.M. Thomason, N.J.A. Jepson, A.W.G. Walls, C.E. Mulvaney, P.F. Allen, and P.J. Moynihan
If the diet of denture-wearers is to be improved, psychosocial factors, as well as perceived chewing ability, must be addressed.

J Dent Res 2008 87: 720-725. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Relationship between Kinematic Center and TMJ Anatomy and Function

L.M. Gallo, D.B. Gössi, V. Colombo, and S. Palla
This is the first study to show that the kinematic center can lie outside the condyle.

J Dent Res 2008 87: 726-730. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

A Longitudinal Study of Tooth Erosion in Adolescents

H. El Aidi, E.M. Bronkhorst, and G.J. Truin
The authors report on a longitudinal study aimed at estimating the prevalence, incidence, progression, and distribution of erosion in young adolescents over a 1.5-year period.

J Dent Res 2008 87: 731-735. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

Does Removable Partial Denture Quality Affect Individuals’ Oral Health?

M. Inukai, K. Baba, M.T. John, and Y. Igarashi
This is the first study of oral-health-related quality of life as it relates to denture quality in partially edentulous individuals with removable partial dentures.

J Dent Res 2008 87: 736-739. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Aspirin Use and Post-operative Bleeding from Dental Extractions

M.T. Brennan, M.A. Valerin, J.L. Noll, J.J. Napeñas, M.L. Kent, P.C. Fox, H.C. Sasser, and P.B. Lockhart
This is the first randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study to evaluate the impact of a higher dose of aspirin in persons requiring single-tooth extraction.

J Dent Res 2008 87: 740-744. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Biomaterials & Bioengineering:

Bioengineered Dental Tissues Grown in the Rat Jaw

S.E. Duailibi, M.T. Duailibi, W. Zhang, R. Asrican, J.P. Vacanti, and P.C. Yelick
This study advances practical applications for dental tissue engineering by demonstrating that bioengineered tooth tissues can be regenerated at the site of previously lost teeth, and supports the use of tissue engineering strategies in humans, to regenerate previously lost and/or missing teeth.

J Dent Res 2008 87: 745-750. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

Ti Nano-nodular Structuring for Bone Integration and Regeneration

T. Ogawa, L. Saruwatari, K. Takeuchi, H. Aita, and N. Ohno
The authors introduce a titanium nano-nodular structuring technology based on the discovery of a self-assembly phenomenon of nano-nodules on specifically conditioned micro-roughened titanium surfaces, offering new avenues for the development of implant surfaces and other implantable materials for better bone-generative and -regenerative potential.

J Dent Res 2008 87: 751-756. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

Influence of the Chemical Structure of Functional Monomers on Their Adhesive Performance

K.L. Van Landuyt, Y. Yoshida, I. Hirata, J. Snauwaert, J. De Munck, M. Okazaki, K. Suzuki, P. Lambrechts, and B. Van Meerbeek
The adhesive performance of an adhesive material depends on the chemical structure of the functional monomer.

J Dent Res 2008 87: 757-761. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

Heat Treatment Strengthens Human Dentin

M. Hayashi, E.V. Koychev, K. Okamura, A. Sugeta, C. Hongo, K. Okuyama, and S. Ebisu
The mechanical properties of human dentin increase by heating, probably because of the shrinkage of lateral separation between collagen molecules.

J Dent Res 2008 87: 762-766. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

Biological:

Differentiation of Stem Cells in the Dental Follicle

S. Yao, F. Pan, V. Prpic, and G.E. Wise
This is the first report that adipocytes can be formed from dental follicle stem cells in the rat.

J Dent Res 2008 87: 767-771. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

AUF1 and HuR Proteins Stabilize Interleukin-8 mRNA in Human Saliva

V. Palanisamy, N.J. Park, J. Wang, and D.T. Wong
AU-rich-element binding proteins contribute to the stability of AU-rich element mRNAs in human saliva.

J Dent Res 2008 87: 772-776. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

Clarithromycin Transport by Gingival Fibroblasts and Epithelial Cells

C.-H. Chou and J.D. Walters
The authors describe a concentrative active transport system whereby, with increased intracellular clarithromycin levels, the effectiveness of clarithromycin against invasive periodontal pathogens can be enhanced.

J Dent Res 2008 87: 777-781. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

Emdogain Stimulates Matrix Degradation by Osteoblasts

S. Goda, H. Inoue, Y. Kaneshita, Y. Nagano, Y. T. Ikeo, J. Iida, and N. Domae
Emdogain facilitates tissue regeneration through the activation of the collagenase, MMP-1, that degrades matrix proteins in bone tissue microenvironments.

J Dent Res 2008 87: 782-787. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

Cleft Palate Cells Can Regenerate a Palatal Mucosa in vitro

J. Liu, E.N. Lamme, R.P.M. Steegers-Theunissen, I.P.C. Krapels, Z. Bian, H. Marres, P.H.M. Spauwen, A.M. Kuijpers-Jagtman, and J.W. Von den Hoff
Mucosal cells from persons with cleft palate can regenerate an oral mucosa in vitro.

J Dent Res 2008 87: 788-792. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

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