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Microstructural analyses of two high noble gold-platinum alloys before and after conditioning in a cell culture medium
(Korean Inst Metals Materials, Seoul, 2010)
Microstructures of two high noble experimental Au-Pt alloys were compared before and after conditioning for biocompatibility, in order to identify phases and microelements responsible for the alloys' corrosive behaviour. ...
Mast cells in periapical lesions: potential role in their pathogenesis
(Wiley-Blackwell Publishing, Inc, Malden, 2010)
Objective: The aim of this study was to qualitatively and semi-quantitatively analyze mast cells in periapical lesions. Materials and methods: Biopsy specimens of 96 periapical lesions were stained with hematoxylin-eosin, ...
Evaluation of biological debris on endodontic instruments after cleaning and sterilization procedures
(Wiley-Blackwell Publishing, Inc, Malden, 2010)
Aim To examine the presence of biological debris and the level of contamination on reusable endodontic instruments those were subjected to different cleaning methods prior to sterilization. Methodology One hundred and ...
Impairment of cardiac autonomic control in patients with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
(Informa Healthcare, London, 2010)
The aim of this study was to investigate autonomic cardiac control in patients with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). Fifty-five patients with sporadic ALS (28 female and 27 male; average age 56.00 +/- 10.34 years) were ...
The effect of a plasma needle on bacteria in planktonic samples and on peripheral blood mesenchymal stem cells
(Iop Publishing Ltd, Bristol, 2010)
In this paper, we study the application of a plasma needle to induce necrosis in planktonic samples containing a single breed of bacteria. Two different types of bacteria, Staphylococcus aureus (ATCC 25923) and Escherichia ...
Intraseptal vs. periodontal ligament anaesthesia for maxillary tooth extraction: quality of local anaesthesia and haemodynamic response
(Springer Heidelberg, Heidelberg, 2010)
There is no data concerning the use of the intraseptal anaesthesia (ISA) for single tooth extraction. The aims of this study were to compare the clinical efficacy and haemodynamic responses of the ISA with the periodontal ...
Fluoride in drinking water and dental fluorosis
(Elsevier, Amsterdam, 2010)
In this study we determined the fluoride content in drinking water and hair of 12-year-old schoolchildren from different Serbian municipalities, i.e. Valley, Veliko Gradiste, Kacarevo and Vranjska Banja. The analyses were ...
Survivin expression in odontogenic keratocysts and correlation with cytomegalovirus infection
(Wiley, Hoboken, 2010)
Objectives: The aim of this study was to investigate the expression of survivin, an inhibitor of apoptosis, in odontogenic keratocysts and to compare it to the findings in non-neoplastic jaw cysts - periapical cysts, as ...
Association of Fibronectin With Hypogalactosylated Immunoglobulin G in Gingival Crevicular Fluid in Periodontitis
(Wiley, Hoboken, 2010)
Background: Fibronectin (FN) can bind to immunoglobulins (Ig), influencing both the normal clearance and abnormal deposition of circulating immune complexes. This study focuses on the possible interaction between FN and ...
The effectiveness of oral appliances in elderly patients with obstructive sleep apnoea treated with lorazepam - a pilot study
(Wiley, Hoboken, 2012)
Obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) is one of the most common sleep disorders in elderly and represents a special problem for elderly patients. Elderly patients use a large number of drugs that might have an influence on the ...