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Cephalometric indicators of the vertical dimension of occlusion
(Collegium Antropologicum, Zagreb, 2008)
The aim of this investigation was to establish precise indicators of the vertical dimension of occlusion (VDO) which could be used as objective parameters in prosthodontic treatment providing exact control of the reconstructed ...
Effect of air-drying temperature on the effectiveness of silane primers and coupling blends in the repair of a microhybrid resin composite
(Journal of Adhesive Dentistry, 2007)
Purpose: To evaluate the effect of different silane agents and air-drying temperatures on the repair strength of a microfilled hybrid composite. Materials and Methods: Composite cylinders (8 x 4 mm) of Gradia Direct Anterior ...
A retrospective study of intrusive injuries in primary dentition
(Wiley, Hoboken, 2009)
Objective: The aim was to evaluate epidemiological aspects of intrusive injuries in primary teeth, extent and severity of injuries, provided treatment, and complications to the primary and permanent dentition. Methods: ...
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. ...
Hydrothermal synthesis and nanostructure of carbonated calcium hydroxyapatite
(Springer, Dordrecht, 2006)
The influence of precursor concentration, pressure, temperature and time of hydrothermal synthesis on the development of calcium hydroxyapatite structure has been analyzed. The obtained results show that it is possible to ...
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 ...
Hypogalactosylation of salivary and gingival fluid immunoglobulin G in patients with advanced periodontitis
(Amer Acad Periodontology, Chicago, 2006)
Background: Altered glycosylation of immunoglobulin G (IgG) has been found to affect certain immunological activities of IgG and to correlate with increased inflammation in various disease states. This work deals with the ...
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) ...
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 ...
Influence of the endothelium on the vasorelaxant response to acetylcholine and vasoactive intestinal polypeptide in the isolated rabbit facial artery
(Wiley, Hoboken, 2003)
The aim was to examine the influence of the endothelium on acetylcholine (ACh) and vasoactive intestinal polypeptide (VIP) functional responses in the isolated glandular branch of rabbit facial artery precontracted with ...