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Mandibular nerve block at the oval foramen using reliable landmarks: refinement of a previously described procedure
(Churchill Livingstone, Edinburgh, 2002)
The aim of this study was to improve the injection technique when blocking the mandibular nerve at the oval foramen by using consistent landmarks. The lower lateral orbital angle (LLOA) and the junction of the external ...
Bacterial penetration of restored cavities
(Mosby-Elsevier, New York, 2001)
The aim of this study was to assess the quality of the marginal seals of 7 restoratives by means of a bacterial penetration test in vitro. Sixty intact premolars and third molars that were scheduled for extraction were ...
Tetraploidy in a 26-month-old girl (cytogenetic and molecular studies)
(Wiley, Hoboken, 2002)
Liveborn infants with tetraploidy are very rare in human pregnancies and usually die during the first days or months. Seven cases of liveborn infants with tetraploidy have previously been reported. Among them only two 92, ...
Effectiveness of dexamethasone and low-power laser in minimizing oedema after third molar surgery: a clinical trial
(Churchill Livingstone, Edinburgh, 2007)
Postoperative oedema is common following removal of impacted lower third molars. Several types of drug therapy (corticosteroids, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, enzymes) have been tried. The aim of this study was ...
Postoperative analgesia after lower third molar surgery: contribution of the use of long-acting local anesthetics, low-power laser, and diclofenac
(Mosby Inc., 2006)
Objectives: Postoperative pain is a common phenomenon after surgical extraction of lower third molars (LTM), and its successful control is an essential part of routine oral surgery. The aims of the study were twofold: (1) ...
The influence of operator variability on adhesive cementation of fiber posts
(Quintessence Publishing Co. Inc., 2006)
Purpose: The aim of this study was to evaluate the influence of the operator's experience on the outcome of fiber post cementation using an etch-and-rinse acetone-based adhesive. Materials and Methods: Fifteen human anterior ...
Self-adhesive resin cements: A literature review
(Journal of Adhesive Dentistry, 2008)
Purpose: To summarize research conducted on self-adhesive cements and provide information on their properties, based on the results of original scientific full-length papers from peer-reviewed journals listed in PubMed. ...
Effect of intermediate agents and pre-heating of repairing resin on composite-repair bonds
(Operative Dentistry Inc, Indianapolis, 2007)
This study investigated the composite-to-composite microtensile bond strength and interfacial quality after using different combinations of intermediate agents and pre-curing temperatures of repairing resin. Forty-five ...
Human cytomegalovirus is present in odontogenic cysts
(Blackwell Publishing, Oxford, 2007)
Introduction: Recent studies suggest that some viruses, including human cytomegalovirus (CMV), may be involved in the pathogenesis of periapical lesions. Since periapical cysts (PCs) represent the next stage in the evolution ...
Evaluation of maxillofacial weapon injuries: 15-year experience in Belgrade
(Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, Philadelphia, 2004)
The aim of this research was to evaluate maxillofacial weapon-related injuries from the epidemiological, clinical, and forensic points of view. Analysis of medical records of 183 patients treated for weapon-related injuries ...