D E P A R T M E N T S:

LETTER TO THE EDITOR:

LETTER TO THE EDITOR

Gerald Lee Vogel
J Dent Res 2002 81: 228. [Full Text] [PDF]  

R E S E A R C H  R E P O R T S:

Biological:

Molecular Cloning of Wound Inducible Transcript (wit 3.0) Differentially Expressed in Edentulous Oral Mucosa Undergoing Tooth Extraction Wound-healing

C. Sukotjo, A.A. Abanmy, T. Ogawa, and I. Nishimura
The authors present the wit 3.0 transcripts that are differentially expressed in edentulous oral mucosa; although their function is unknown, the distinct expression pattern of wit 3.0 may suggest a role in oral wound-healing.

J Dent Res 2002 81: 229-235. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

Activation of Adenosine-receptor-enhanced iNOS mRNA Expression by Gingival Epithelial Cells

S. Murakami, N. Yoshimura, H. Koide, J. Watanabe, M. Takedachi, M. Terakura, M. Yanagita, T. Hashikawa, T. Saho, Y. Shimabukuro, and H. Okada
The authors present new evidence for the possible involvement of adenosine in the regulation of inflammatory responses by human gingival epithelial cells in periodontal tissues.

J Dent Res 2002 81: 236-240. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

Matrilysin (Matrix Metalloproteinase-7) Expression in Human Junctional Epithelium

V.-J. Uitto, J.I. Salonen, J.D. Firth, H. Jousimies-Somer, and U. Saarialho-Kere
Matrilysin may play an important role in the normal physiology of junctional epithelium.

J Dent Res 2002 81: 241-246. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

Heparan Sulfate Interacting Protein (HIP/L29) Negatively Regulates Growth Responses to Basic Fibroblast Growth Factor in Gingival Fibroblasts

T.-V. Ta, D. Baraniak, J. Julian, J. Korostoff, D.D. Carson, and M.C. Farach-Carson
Heparan sulfate interacting protein modulates the bioavailability and action of basic fibroblast growth factor.

J Dent Res 2002 81: 247-252. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

Effects of Excitatory Amino Acid Receptor Antagonists on Pulpal Blood Flow of the Rat Mandibular Incisor

S. Hofman, J. Azérad, and Y. Boucher
Group I metabotropic glutamate receptors participate in the regulation of the immediate pulpal blood flow decrease induced by electrical stimulation of the lower incisor in the rat.

J Dent Res 2002 81: 253-258. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

Parotid Gland Function and Dentin Apposition in Rat Molars

J. Leonora, L. Tjäderhane, and J.-M. Tieche
Parotid glands appear to exert a positive effect on dentin apposition in rat molars.

J Dent Res 2002 81: 259-264. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

Biomaterials & Bioengineering:

Components of Dentinal Adhesives Modulate Heat Shock Protein 72 Expression in Heat-stressed THP-1 Human Monocytes at Sublethal Concentrations

M. Noda, J.C. Wataha, M. Kaga, P.E. Lockwood, K.R. Volkmann, and H. Sano
Components released from dental resin could modulate the heat shock protein stress response without altering cellular metabolic activity.

J Dent Res 2002 81: 265-269. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

Improved Filler-Matrix Coupling in Resin Composites

Y. Yoshida, K. Shirai, Y. Nakayama, M. Itoh, M. Okazaki, H. Shintani, S. Inoue, P. Lambrechts, G. Vanherle, and B. Van Meerbeek
Experimental composites produced following pre-silanization decontamination of filler revealed a diametral tensile strength that was resistant to degradation by thermo-cycling.

J Dent Res 2002 81: 270-273. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

Clinical:

The Role of MSX1 in Human Tooth Agenesis

A.C. Lidral and B.C. Reising
MSX1 mutations result in a specific pattern of inherited tooth agenesis, and the cause of the more common cases of tooth agenesis, where only one or two teeth are missing, is not explained by MSX1 mutations.

J Dent Res 2002 81: 274-278. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

Basal Circadian Cortisol Secretion in Women with Temporomandibular Disorders

A. Korszun, E.A. Young, K. Singer, N.E. Carlson, M.B. Brown, and L. Crofford
Alterations in stress response hormones occur in several somatic syndromes associated with symptoms of chronic pain, and pain in the facial region acts as a greater stimulus than pain elsewhere in the body.

J Dent Res 2002 81: 279-283. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

Risk Factors for Diagnostic Subgroups of Painful Temporomandibular Disorders (TMD)

G.J. Huang, L. LeResche, C.W. Critchlow, M.D. Martin, and M.T. Drangsholt
This is the first study to demonstrate an association between third molar removal and increased risk of TMD, after adjustment for potentially confounding variables.

J Dent Res 2002 81: 284-288. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Determining the Explanatory Potential of Variables

D. Abraham, E.M. Bronkhorst, G.J. Truin, J.L. Severens, and A.J.A. Felling
A formal quantitative review method is proposed as an effective tool for the creation of a manageable list of explanatory variables.

J Dent Res 2002 81: 289-294. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

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