Journal of Periodontology, EarlyView.Abstract Background Fibroblast growth factor‐2 (FGF‐2) is a novel agent utilized in periodontal regeneration therapy. However, its clinical efficacy compared with autologous bone graft (ABG), a long‐established treatment, remains unclear. This study aimed to compare the clinical outcomes of FGF‐2 and ABG and to assess the impact of patient background ...
Toshiki Matsumoto +11 more
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The Law of Minimum Vertical Dimension: Evidence for Improvement of Dental Occlusion. [PDF]
Eur J Dent, 2022 Silveira S +2 more
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Lateral cephalometric analysis of asymptomatic volunteers and symptomatic patients with and without bilateral temporomandibular joint disk displacement [PDF]
, 1998 Few studies of dentofacial and orthodontic structural relationships relative to temporomandibular joint (TMJ) dysfunction have been reported. We undertook this investigation to determine any correlation of orthodontic and dentofacial characteristics with
Beck, Frank M. +4 more
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Functional tooth unit, periodontal status, and association with weight change in older adults
Journal of Periodontology, EarlyView.Abstract Background Literature reports that having fewer teeth is associated with reduced chewing capacity, which in turn may lead to weight changes due to diminished oral functionality. This study aims to assess the association between functional tooth units (FTU) and periodontal status and weight change among older adults participating in the Health,
Mariana S. Muñoz +6 more
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Relationship between Dental Occlusion and Maximum Tongue Pressure in Preschool Children Aged 4-6 Years. [PDF]
Children (Basel), 2022 Sasaki Y +6 more
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Predictability of a dental implant prognosis system: A retrospective study
Journal of Periodontology, EarlyView.Abstract Background This study aimed to evaluate the predictability of the dental implant prognosis system proposed by Kwok et al. in 2023 by assessing implant survival rates across different initial prognosis categories over a 5‐year period. Methods Data were retrospectively collected from patients who received at least one dental implant from 2013 ...
Kristen Young +4 more
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Neuromuscular Stability of Dental Occlusion in Patients Treated with Aligners and Fixed Orthodontic Appliance: A Preliminary Electromyographical Longitudinal Case-Control Study. [PDF]
Diagnostics (Basel), 2022 Dellavia CPB +7 more
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Journal of Periodontology, EarlyView.Abstract Background The present study aimed at gaining insight on patients´ perception of peri‐implantitis and its treatment and also to explore the effect of treatment outcome on patients´ perception and satisfaction. Methods Patients who had received peri‐implantitis treatment were contacted and invited to participate in the questionnaire‐based ...
Alberto Monje +5 more
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Excitatory Impact of Dental Occlusion on Dorsal Motor Nucleus of Vagus. [PDF]
Front Neural Circuits, 2021 Liu X +8 more
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A Comprehensive Review of the Genetic Etiology and Management of Orofacial Clefts
Pediatric Discovery, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Cleft lip (CL) and cleft palate (CP), collectively referred to as orofacial clefts (OFCs), are among the most common birth defects and can have significant effects on speech, nutrition, and physical and psychosocial development. Manifestation, classification, and treatment plans of OFCs are diverse and not standardized.
Emily Kim +3 more
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