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This section seeks to publish research on both new materials and surgical techniques and the efficacy and refinements of existing treatments; this includes oral cancer
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Although many studies have compared the properties of ultrasonic scaling instruments, it remains controversial as to which is most suitable for implant scaling. This study evaluated the safety and efficiency o...
BMC Oral Health 2017 17:110
Published on: 11 July 2017
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Cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) has been largely used in dentistry. Nevertheless, there is lack of evidence regarding CBCT accuracy in the diagnosis of early periodontal lesions as well as the correlation...
BMC Oral Health 2017 17:100
Published on: 21 June 2017
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The use of platelet rich plasma (PRP, GLO) has been used as an adjunct to various regenerative dental procedures. The aim of the present study was to characterize the influence of PRP on human gingival fibrobl...
BMC Oral Health 2017 17:91
Published on: 2 June 2017
The Erratum to this article has been published in BMC Oral Health 2017 17:98
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Angiogenin is a key molecule in the healing process which has been successfully applied in the field of regenerative medicine. The role of angiogenin in dental pulp regeneration is unclear. Here we aimed to re...
BMC Oral Health 2017 17:87
Published on: 25 May 2017
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To evaluate the efficacy of platelet-rich fibrine (PRF) on postoperative edema and pain after impacted mandibular third molar surgery.
BMC Oral Health 2017 17:79
Published on: 24 April 2017
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Artefacts in images related to patient movement decrease image quality, potentially necessitating re-scanning, which leads to an extra radiation dose for the patient. Thus, avoiding patient motion reduces pati...
BMC Oral Health 2017 17:73
Published on: 4 April 2017
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Colour degradation is a major problem in maxillofacial silicone elastomers. Recent studies have focused on colour stability and the mechanical properties of the silicone elastomers. A colour match is also esse...
BMC Oral Health 2017 17:72
Published on: 31 March 2017
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Platelet preparations can stimulate the healing process and have mitogenic properties. We hypothesized that collagen barrier membranes (CBM), clinically used in guided bone regeneration and guided tissue regen...
BMC Oral Health 2017 17:66
Published on: 21 March 2017
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The purpose of this study was to evaluate orthodontic debonding methods by comparing the surface roughness and enamel morphology of teeth after applying two different debonding methods and three different poli...
BMC Oral Health 2017 17:58
Published on: 27 February 2017
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Damage or exposure of the dental pulp requires immediate therapeutic intervention.
BMC Oral Health 2017 17:57
Published on: 27 February 2017
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This observational study was designed to evaluate the reliability and diagnostic validity of Joint Vibration Analysis (JVA) in subjects with bilateral disc displacement with reduction and in subjects with bila...
BMC Oral Health 2017 17:56
Published on: 16 February 2017
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Total tooth loss (edentulism) can be a debilitating condition, impacting on ability to chew, speak and interact with others. The most common treatment is with complete removable dentures, which may be successf...
BMC Oral Health 2017 17:53
Published on: 15 February 2017
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Hyaluronic acid (HA) has been reported to have a positive effect on periodontal wound healing following nonsurgical and surgical therapy. However, to date, a few basic in vitro studies have been reported to inves...
BMC Oral Health 2017 17:44
Published on: 16 January 2017
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Dentin hypersensitivity (DH) is a common problem encountered in clinical practice. The purpose of this study was to identify the management approaches for DH among United States dentists.
BMC Oral Health 2017 17:41
Published on: 13 January 2017
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Evaluation of the marginal fit of cemented zirconia copings manufactured after digital impression with Lava™ Chairside Oral Scanner in comparison to that of zirconia copings manufactured after conventional imp...
BMC Oral Health 2016 16:129
Published on: 8 December 2016
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Periodontally accelerated osteogenic orthodontics (PAOO) combines periodontal therapy with orthodontic therapy, which minimises treatment time. This study compared the effectiveness of a bovine-derived xenogra...
BMC Oral Health 2016 16:126
Published on: 30 November 2016
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Due to the detrimental effect of blood contamination on the physico-chemical properties of mineral trioxide aggregate (MTA), obtaining an effective hemostasis in the surgical crypt during apical surgery is of ...
BMC Oral Health 2016 16:111
Published on: 11 October 2016
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The aim of this study was to evaluate the bond strength of AH plus, Acroseal, and Adseal to the root canal dentin.
BMC Oral Health 2016 16:106
Published on: 30 September 2016
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This study aimed to investigate the effects of a fluoride varnish with added Casein Phosphopeptide-Amorphous Calcium Phosphate (CPP-ACP) treatments on acid resistance of primary teeth enamel.
BMC Oral Health 2016 16:103
Published on: 26 September 2016
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Confocal laser scanning microscope (CLSM) has been widely employed in our laboratory for structural and functional analysis of clinical dental specimens and live cell imaging of cultured oral epithelial cells.
BMC Oral Health 2016 16:84
Published on: 1 September 2016
