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

EDITOR'S REPORT:

EDITOR'S REPORT 2002

Mark Herzberg
J Dent Res 2003 82: 4-5. [Full Text] [PDF]  

GUEST EDITORIAL:

Evidence-based Practice in Dentistry: Benefit or Hindrance

F. Chiappelli, P. Prolo, M. Newman, M. Cruz, E. Sunga, E. Concepcion, and M. Edgerton
J Dent Res 2003 82: 6-7. [Full Text] [PDF]  

DISCOVERY!:

The Path from Studying Masticatory Function to Managing TMD and Pain: A Personal Journey

Antoon De Laat
The author describes his experiences in the evolution of the fields of oral physiology, temporomandibular disorders, and related pain in the masticatory system.

J Dent Res 2003 82: 8-10. [Full Text] [PDF]  

CONCISE REVIEWS:

Gene Therapy for the Treatment of Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma

S. Xi and J.R. Grandis
This review discusses the techniques used in cancer gene therapy for oral squamous cell carcinoma and summarizes the ongoing strategies being evaluated in clinical trials.

J Dent Res 2003 82: 11-16. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

ERRATUM:

ERRATUM

J Dent Res 2003 82: 69-70. [Full Text] [PDF]  

R E S E A R C H  R E P O R T S:

Biological:

Cadherin-related Neuronal Receptors in Incisor Development

E. Fukumoto, H. Sakai, S. Fukumoto, T. Yagi, O. Takagi, and Y. Kato
The authors demonstrate, for the first time, that cadherin-related neuronal receptors 1 and 5 are expressed in the developing tooth in a stage-specific manner and may play an important role in odontogenesis.

J Dent Res 2003 82: 17-22. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF] [Data Supplement]  

Bone Morphogenetic Protein-2 Inhibits Differentiation and Mineralization of Cementoblasts in vitro

M. Zhao, J.E. Berry, and M.J. Somerman
The authors believe that this is the first in vitro study directed toward determining the effects of BMPs on cloned cementoblastic cells.

J Dent Res 2003 82: 23-27. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

Association between Craniofacial Growth and Urinary Bone Metabolic Markers (Pyridinoline, Deoxypyridinoline) in Growing Rats

K. Tanimoto, M. Imada, S. Ohno, A. Sasaki, K. Honda, and K. Tanne
Urinary pyridinium cross-links may be useful for the prediction of mandibular growth.

J Dent Res 2003 82: 28-32. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

Role of K+_ATP Channels, Endothelin A Receptors, and Effect of Angiotensin II on Blood Flow in Oral Tissues

E. Berggreen and K.J. Heyeraas
Open K+ATP channels exist during resting conditions in both the dental pulp and gingiva, but calcitonin gene-related peptide seems to induce vasodilation via mechanisms other than the K+ATP channels.

J Dent Res 2003 82: 33-37. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

Biomaterials & Bioengineering:

Age Effect on Orthodontic Tooth Movement in Rats

Y. Ren, J.C. Maltha, M.A. Van ’t Hof, and A.M. Kuijpers-Jagtman
This is the first attempt to conduct a clinical or experimental study on the age-related changes in bone activity during orthodontic treatment using standardized and reproducible methods of force application over a longer period of time.

J Dent Res 2003 82: 38-42. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

Interaction between 2-Ethoxybenzoic Acid (EBA) and Eugenol, and Related Changes in Cytotoxicity

S. Fujisawa, T. Atsumi, K. Satoh, and H. Sakagami
The generation of eugenol radicals in the liquid of 2-ethoxybenzoic acid cements caused by oxidation may be suppressed by 2-ethoxybenzoic acid.

J Dent Res 2003 82: 43-47. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

Long-term Water-aging of Whisker-reinforced Polymer-Matrix Composites

H.H.K. Xu
Silica-fused whiskers bonded to polymer matrix and resisted long-term water attack, resulting in much stronger composites than the controls after water-aging.

J Dent Res 2003 82: 48-52. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

Clinical:

The Effects of Mandibular Two-implant Overdentures on Nutrition in Elderly Edentulous Individuals

J.A. Morais, G. Heydecke, J. Pawliuk, J.P. Lund, and J.S. Feine
Low-cost two-implant mandibular overdenture treatment may improve the nutritional state of edentulous people.

J Dent Res 2003 82: 53-58. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF] [Data Supplement]  

Quality of Marginal Adaptation Evaluation of Posterior Composites in Clinical Trials

M. Hayashi, N.H.F. Wilson, and D.C. Watts
The authors describe a method for evaluating the marginal quality of restorations with different clinical ratings

J Dent Res 2003 82: 59-63. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF] [Data Supplement]  

Fluorosis Development in Seven Age Cohorts after an 11-month Break in Water Fluoridation

B.A. Burt, M.A. Keels, and K.E. Heller
The authors' findings do not support their earlier conclusions that a short cessation of exposure to water-borne fluoride reduces fluorosis prevalence in certain cohorts whose teeth are in mid-development.

J Dent Res 2003 82: 64-68. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

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