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CRITICAL REVIEWS IN ORAL BIOLOGY & MEDICINE:

Are Cementoblasts a Subpopulation of Osteoblasts or a Unique Phenotype?

D.D. Bosshardt
The author discusses the role of enamel matrix proteins in cementoblast and osteoblast differentiation and their potential use for tissue engineering.

J Dent Res 2005 84: 390-406. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

Bio-adhesive Surfaces to Promote Osteoblast Differentiation and Bone Formation

A.J. García and C.D. Reyes
This review describes biomolecular approaches providing promising strategies for the development of biologically active implants and grafting substrates for enhanced bone repair.

J Dent Res 2005 84: 407-413. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

R E S E A R C H  R E P O R T S:

Clinical:

Impaired Cytotoxicity in Papillon-Lefèvre Syndrome

T. Lundgren, R.S. Parhar, S. Renvert, and D.N. Tatakis
This newly described impairment of natural killer cell cytotoxic function is the first consistent immune dysfunction reported in Papillon-Lefèvre syndrome.

J Dent Res 2005 84: 414-417. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

Professionally Applied Fluoride Gel in Low-caries 10.5-year-olds

G.J. Truin and M.A. van ’t Hof
Professionally applied fluoride gel showed no statistically significant caries-inhibiting effect on D₃MFS in low-caries 9.5- to 11.5-year-olds.

J Dent Res 2005 84: 418-421. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

Biomaterials & Bioengineering:

Effects of Cyclic Tensile Forces on the Expression of Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor (VEGF) and Macrophage-colony-stimulating Factor (M-CSF) in Murine Osteoblastic MC3T3-E1 Cells

M. Motokawa, M. Kaku, Y. Tohma, T. Kawata, T. Fujita, S. Kohno, K. Tsutsui, J. Ohtani, K. Tenjo, M. Shigekawa, H. Kamada, and K. Tanne
Cyclic tensile forces increase the expression of VEGF and M-CSF in osteoblastic MC3T3-E1 cells via a stretch-activated channel.

J Dent Res 2005 84: 422-427. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

The Finite Element Method: a Tool to Study Orthodontic Tooth Movement

P.M. Cattaneo, M. Dalstra, and B. Melsen
Tension in the alveolar bone is far more predominant than compression.

J Dent Res 2005 84: 428-433. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

Platelet-rich Plasmas: Growth Factor Content and Roles in Wound Healing

J.-P. Fréchette, I. Martineau, and G. Gagnon
PRP supernatants promote strong osteoblast and endothelial cell divisions, supporting the concept that platelet-rich plasmas may be beneficial in wound healing.

J Dent Res 2005 84: 434-439. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

Effect of CaF₂ Content on Rate of Fluoride Release from Filled Resins

K.J. Anusavice, N.-Z. Zhang, and C. Shen
The UDMA-TEGDMA resins containing 23.09 mass% CaF₂ used in this study exhibited moderate viscosity, a range of potentially useful fluoride ion release rates, and minimal surface degradation.

J Dent Res 2005 84: 440-444. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

Biological:

Human Beta-defensins: Differential Activity against Candidal Species and Regulation by Candida albicans

Z. Feng, B. Jiang, J. Chandra, M. Ghannoum, S. Nelson, and A. Weinberg
Human beta-defensins control fungal colonization through hyphal induction, direct fungicidal activity, and inhibition of candidal adherence.

J Dent Res 2005 84: 445-450. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

Penetration of Fluoride into Natural Plaque Biofilms

P.S. Watson, H.A. Pontefract, D.A. Devine, R.C. Shore, B.R. Nattress, J. Kirkham, and C. Robinson
Penetration of fluoride into plaque biofilms during brief topical exposure is restricted, which may limit anti-caries efficacy.

J Dent Res 2005 84: 451-455. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

Treponema medium Glycoconjugate Inhibits Activation of Human Gingival Fibroblasts Stimulated with Phenol-Water Extracts of Periodontopathic Bacteria

Y. Asai, Y. Ohyama, Y. Taiji, Y. Makimura, R. Tamai, M. Hashimoto, and T. Ogawa
T. medium glycoconjugate has an inhibitory effect on host cell activation by periodontopathic bacteria caused by binding to CD14- and LPS-binding protein.

J Dent Res 2005 84: 456-461. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

Tannerella forsythia-induced Alveolar Bone Loss in Mice Involves Leucine-rich-repeat BspA Protein

A. Sharma, S. Inagaki, K. Honma, C. Sfintescu, P.J. Baker, and R.T. Evans
The authors demonstrate, for the first time, the virulence of T. forsythia in the mouse model of periodontal disease, further supporting the important role of the BspA protein in bacterial virulence.

J Dent Res 2005 84: 462-467. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

Properties of BK_Ca Channels in Oral Keratinocytes

D.-B. Shieh, S.-R. Yang, X.-Y. Shi, Y.-N. Wu, and S.-N. Wu
The properties of BK_Ca channels in normal human oral keratinocytes are similar to those described in other types of cells.

J Dent Res 2005 84: 468-473. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

Fetal Jaw Movement Affects Condylar Cartilage Development

H. Habib, T. Hatta, J. Udagawa, L. Zhang, Y. Yoshimura, and H. Otani
Restricted fetal temporomandibular joint movement influences the process of endochondral bone formation of condylar cartilage.

J Dent Res 2005 84: 474-479. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

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