Barry Dace
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Opioid Analgesic Prescribing Practices of Dental Professionals in the United States [PDF]
The prescription of opioid analgesics by dental professionals is widespread in the United States. Policy makers, government agencies, and professional organizations consider this phenomenon a growing public health concern.
Okunseri, Christopher +4 more
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Potential use of human periapical cyst-mesenchymal stem cells (hPCy-MSCs) as a novel stem cell source for regenerative medicine applications [PDF]
Mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) are attracting growing interest by the scientific community due to their huge regenerative potential. Thus, the plasticity of MSCs strongly suggests the utilization of these cells for regenerative medicine applications.
Codispoti, Bruna +6 more
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The combined use of computer-guided, minimally invasive, flapless corticotomy and clear aligners as a novel approach to moderate crowding: a case report [PDF]
The aim of this case report was to describe an innovative orthodontic treatment method that combined surgical and orthodontic techniques. The novel method was used to achieve a positive result in a case of moderate crowding by employing a computer ...
Altieri, Federica +3 more
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Prevalence and type of gingival recession in adults in the city of Divinópolis, MG, Brazil
Aim: To evaluate the prevalence of gingival recession (GR), its classification according to Miller’s classification, and its relationship with gender, age, income and level of education, in the population of the city of Divinópolis, MG, Brazil.
Geraldo Muzzi Guimarães +1 more
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The effect of periodontal surgery on patients' quality of life was investigated. Sixty patients received regenerative surgery or resective osseous surgery.
Yu-Hsiang Chou +5 more
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Changes in Transforming Growth Factor-β1 in Gingival Crevicular Fluid of Patients with Chronic Periodontitis Following Periodontal Flap Surgery [PDF]
Introduction: The aim of the study was to assess changes in Transforming Growth Factor–β1 (TGF-β1) levels in gingival crevicular fluid (GCF) and examine correlation of TGF-β1 levels and periodontal parameters: probing pocket depth (PPD) and clinical ...
Vignesh Vikram +3 more
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As the demand for esthetic dentistry has increased, dentistry has developed techniques to meet this demand. Periodontal plastic surgery has been part of this effort. This article outlines the scope of periodontal plastic surgery procedures to aid the dental team in diagnosis and treatment of esthetic dental cases.
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Bioactive-glass in Endodontic Therapy and Associated Microsurgery [PDF]
Bioactive-glass (B-G) has become a valuable adjunct to promote hard-tissue healing in many clinical situations and is of particular interest for endodontic care because of its biocompatibility, regenerative and antimicrobial properties as well as ...
Profeta, Andrea Corrado +1 more
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A Systematic Review of Dental Disease in Patients Undergoing Cancer Therapy [PDF]
Introduction: The purpose of this systematic review was to evaluate the literature and update our current understanding of the impact of present cancer therapies on the dental apparatus (teeth and periodontium) since the 1989 NIH Development Consensus ...
Brian D. Hodgson +8 more
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