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

EDITOR'S REPORT:

Editor’s Report for the Journal of Dental Research, 2005

Anthony J. (Tony) Smith
J Dent Res 2006 85: 8-10. [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

DISCOVERY!:

Microtensile Testing, Nanoleakage, and Biodegradation of Resin-Dentin Bonds

H. Sano
The author traces many years of research into resin-dentin adhesion.

J Dent Res 2006 85: 11-14. [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

CRITICAL REVIEWS IN ORAL BIOLOGY & MEDICINE:

Diabetes-enhanced Inflammation and Apoptosis—Impact on Periodontal Pathology

D.T. Graves, R. Liu, M. Alikhani, H. Al-Mashat, and P.C. Trackman
This review discusses how diabetes-enhanced inflammation and apoptosis may affect the periodontium.

J Dent Res 2006 85: 15-21. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

The Role of Matrix Metalloproteinases (MMPs) in Human Caries

C. Chaussain-Miller, F. Fioretti, M. Goldberg, and S. Menashi
This review summarizes current understanding of the role of host matrix metalloproteinases in the caries process and discusses new therapeutic avenues.

J Dent Res 2006 85: 22-32. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

R E S E A R C H  R E P O R T S:

Biomaterials & Bioengineering:

Structural and Mechanical Properties of Mandibular Condylar Bone

T.M.G.J. van Eijden, P.N. van der Helm, L.J. van Ruijven, and L. Mulder
This is the first study to report on the magnitudes and principal mechanical directions of Young’s and shear moduli of the trabecular bone in the human mandibular condyle.

J Dent Res 2006 85: 33-37. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

Polymerization Kinetics of Pre-heated Composite

M. Daronch, F.A. Rueggeberg, M.F. De Goes, and R. Giudici
This study demonstrated the strong influence of composite temperature on polymerization kinetics of a commercial dental restorative composite.

J Dent Res 2006 85: 38-43. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

Polyelectrolyte Multilayer Film Coating and Stability at the Surfaces of Oral Prosthesis Base Polymers: an in vitro and in vivo Study

O. Etienne, C. Picart, C. Taddei, P. Keller, E. Hubsch, P. Schaaf, J.C. Voegel, Y. Haikel, J.A. Ogier, and C. Egles
A layer-by-layer technique is compatible for the coating of oral devices.

J Dent Res 2006 85: 44-48. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF] [Appendix]  

Biological:

Trigeminal Nociceptors Express TLR-4 and CD14: a Mechanism for Pain due to Infection

R. Wadachi and K.M. Hargreaves
Pain due to bacterial infection may partly result from direct activation of nociceptors by bacterial products such as lipopolysaccharide.

J Dent Res 2006 85: 49-53. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

Influence of Biosurfactant on Interactive Forces between Mutans Streptococci and Enamel Measured by Atomic Force Microscopy

C.G. van Hoogmoed, R.J.B. Dijkstra, H.C. van der Mei, and H.J. Busscher
This is the first time that the interactive force between enamel and oral bacteria has been measured.

J Dent Res 2006 85: 54-58. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

Gingival Tissue and Crevicular Fluid Co-operation in Adult Periodontitis

A. Beklen, G. Tüter, T. Sorsa, R. Hanemaaijer, I. Virtanen, T. Tervahartiala, and Y.T. Konttinen
Gingival crevicular fluid enzymes and gingival tissue stromelysin-1 may participate in reciprocal activation cascades leading to activation of the crevicular fluid pro-collagenases and pro-gelatinases.

J Dent Res 2006 85: 59-63. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF] [Appendix]  

Pilocarpine-induced Salivation and Thirst in Conscious Rats

N. Sato, K. Ono, E. Honda, K. Haga, M. Yokota, and K. Inenaga
This is the first comparative study of the salivary secretion and water intake induced by the peripheral administration of pilocarpine.

J Dent Res 2006 85: 64-68. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

Overall Activity of All Masticatory Muscles during Lateral Excursion

S. Yamaguchi, H. Rikimaru, K. Yamaguchi, M. Itoh, and M. Watanabe
This is the first report of the Automated Image Registration method being used for the analysis of skeletal muscles.

J Dent Res 2006 85: 69-73. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

Clinical:

Full-mouth Tooth Extraction Lowers Systemic Inflammatory and Thrombotic Markers of Cardiovascular Risk

B.A. Taylor, G.H. Tofler, H.M.R. Carey, M.-C. Morel-Kopp, S. Philcox, T.R. Carter, M.J. Elliott, A.D. Kull, C. Ward, and K. Schenck
Treatment of periodontal disease may lower cardiovascular risk.

J Dent Res 2006 85: 74-78. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Welfare Dental Intervention Improves Employment and Quality of Life

S. Hyde, W.A. Satariano, and J.A. Weintraub
Oral health improved the quality of life and employment outcome for participants in a novel welfare dental program.

J Dent Res 2006 85: 79-84. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Risk Factors of Early Childhood Caries in a Southeast Asian Population

W.H. van Palenstein Helderman, W. Soe, and M.A. van ’t Hof
Higher exposure to breastfeeding significantly increases the risk of a child’s developing early childhood caries.

J Dent Res 2006 85: 85-88. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

Radiographic Assessment of Dental Health in Middle-aged Men Following Sudden Cardiac Death

V. Karhunen, H. Forss, S. Goebeler, H. Huhtala, E. Ilveskoski, O. Kajander, J. Mikkelsson, A. Penttilä, M. Perola, H. Ranta, J.H. Meurman, and P.J. Karhunen
Infections of dental origin may be among the risk factors for sudden cardiac death in men < 50 years old.

J Dent Res 2006 85: 89-93. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

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