College of Dental Medicine: Recent submissions
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Postoperative administration of the acetylcholinesterase inhibitor, donepezil, interferes with bone healing and implant osseointegration in a rat model
( MDPI AG , 2020 , Article)Donepezil is an acetylcholinesterase inhibitor commonly used to treat mild to moderate Alzheimer?s disease. Its use has been associated with increased bone mass in humans and animals. However, the effect of postoperative ... -
The case for chronotherapy in Covid-19-induced acute respiratory distress syndrome
( John Wiley and Sons Inc , 2020 , Article)Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), the disease resulting from infection by a novel coronavirus, SARS-Cov2, has rapidly spread since November 2019 leading to a global pandemic. SARS-Cov2 has infected over four million ... -
Mouthguards should be worn in contact sports
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Osseointegration Pharmacology: A Systematic Mapping Using Artificial Intelligence
( Acta Materialia Inc , 2021 , Article)Clinical performance of osseointegrated implants could be compromised by the medications taken by patients. The effect of a specific medication on osseointegration can be easily investigated using traditional systematic ... -
Acetylcholinesterase inhibitors and risk of bleeding and acute ischemic events in non-hypertensive Alzheimer's patients
( John Wiley and Sons Inc , 2021 , Article)Introduction Acetylcholinesterase inhibitors (AChEIs) are commonly used to treat mild to moderate cases of Alzheimer disease (AD). To the best of our knowledge, there has been no study estimating the risk of bleeding and ... -
Selective Crystal Growth Regulation by Chiral α-Hydroxycarboxylic Acids Improves the Strength and Toughness of Calcium Sulfate Cements
( American Chemical Society , 2020 , Article)Natural biominerals, such as bones and teeth, use acidic matrix biomolecules to control growth, morphology, and organization of the brittle hydroxyapatite crystals. This interplay provides biominerals with outstanding ... -
Chronotherapy of Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs May Enhance Postoperative Recovery
( Nature Research , 2020 , Article)Postoperative pain relief is crucial for full recovery. With the ongoing opioid epidemic and the insufficient effect of acetaminophen on severe pain; non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are heavily used to ... -
Assessing Decision-Making in Education of Restorative and Prosthetic Dentistry: A Pilot Study
( Quintessence Publishing Co. Inc. , 2021 , Article)Purpose: To evaluate whether a concordance assessment (CA) software application is able to assess decisionmaking in restorative and prosthetic dentistry. Materials and Methods: Vignettes representing 10 different clinical ... -
Ranitidine Impairs Bone Healing and Implant Osseointegration in Rats' Tibiae
( W.B. Saunders , 2020 , Article)Purpose: Ranitidine has been found to have an impact on bone metabolism by suppressing osteoclastogenesis. We hypothesized that the use of ranitidine would impair bone healing and implant osseointegration. This study ... -
The effect of aging on the bone healing properties of blood plasma
( Elsevier Ltd , 2021 , Article)Objectives: Age-related changes in blood composition have been found to affect overall health. Thus, this study aimed to understand the effect of these changes on bone healing by assessing how plasma derived from young and ... -
Could Vagus nerve stimulation influence bone remodeling?
( International Society of Musculoskeletal and Neuronal Interactions , 2021 , Article)Objectives: To investigate the effect of vagus nerve stimulation (VNS) on the bone mineral density (BMD) in epileptic patients. Methods: A prospective cohort study was conducted on individuals with refractory seizures who ... -
Biomimetic trace metals improve bone regenerative properties of calcium phosphate bioceramics
( John Wiley and Sons Inc , 2021 , Article)The bone regenerative capacity of synthetic calcium phosphates (CaPs) can be enhanced through the enrichment with selected metal trace ions. However, defining the optimal elemental composition required for bone formation ... -
Platelet Concentrate Treatments for Temporomandibular Disorders: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis
( SAGE Publications Ltd , 2021 , Article)Objectives: This systematic review compared platelet concentrates (PCs) versus hyaluronic acid (HA) or saline/Ringer?s solution injections as treatments of temporomandibular osteoarthritis and disc displacement in terms ... -
Optimization of 3D network topology for bioinspired design of stiff and lightweight bone-like structures
( Elsevier Ltd , 2021 , Article)A truly bioinspired approach to design optimization should follow the energetically favorable natural paradigm of ?minimum inventory with maximum diversity?. This study was inspired by constructive regression of trabecular ... -
Analytical model of I-bar clasps for removable partial dentures
( Elsevier Inc. , 2021 , Article)Objective: Clasps of removable partial dentures (RPDs) often suffer from fatigue stress that leads to plastic deformation, loss of retention, and RPD failure. Recently, computer-based technologies were proposed to optimize ... -
The role of cortical perforations in allogeneic block grafting for lateral augmentation in maxilla: A randomized clinical trial
( John Wiley and Sons Inc , 2021 , Article)Background: The need of decortication on the recipient site remains unclear for bone regeneration. To our knowledge, there are no human clinical trials that studied the influence of decortication on cancellous allogeneic ... -
The effect of nanocoatings of SiO2, TiO2, and ZrO2 on titanium-porcelain bonding
( Mosby Inc. , 2021 , Article)Statement of problem: Durable titanium-porcelain bonding is challenging because of the formation of a thick oxide layer on the surface during porcelain firing. Purpose: The purpose of this in vitro study was to evaluate ... -
High toughness resorbable brushite-gypsum fiber-reinforced cements
( Elsevier Ltd , 2021 , Article)The ideal bone substitute material should be mechanically strong, biocompatible with a resorption rate matching the rate of new bone formation. Brushite (dicalcium phosphate dihydrate) cement is a promising bone substitute ... -
Disclosing Agent for Resin Composite Based on Adsorption Surface Treatment
( American Chemical Society , 2021 , Article)A composite disclosing agent can help dentists distinguish resin boundaries from the tooth structure and facilitate its complete removal while avoiding damage to the surrounding sound tooth structures. In this study we ... -
Script concordance tests: A call for action in dental education
( John Wiley and Sons Inc , 2021 , Article)The Script Concordance Test (SCT) is an educational tool that aims to assess the ability to interpret medical information under conditions of uncertainty. It is widely used and validated in health education, but almost ...