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

CRITICAL REVIEWS IN ORAL BIOLOGY & MEDICINE:

Emerging Mechanisms of Immunosuppression in Oral Cancers

A. Jewett, C. Head, and N.A. Cacalano
This review focuses on emerging mechanisms of immunosuppression in oral cancers.

J Dent Res 2006 85: 1061-1073. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

Tissue Inhibitors of Metalloproteinases (TIMPs): Their Biological Functions and Involvement in Oral Disease

J. Verstappen and J.W. Von den Hoff
The authors focus on the biological functions of TIMPs and their occurrence in disease, especially in the head and neck area.

J Dent Res 2006 85: 1074-1084. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR:

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Helen Worthington, Jan Clarkson, Anne-Marie Glenny, M.A. Stokman, F.K.L. Spijkervet, H.M. Boezen, J.P. Schouten, J.L.N. Roodenburg, and E.G.E. de Vries
J Dent Res 2006 85: 1085-1086. [Full Text] [PDF]  

R E S E A R C H  R E P O R T S:

Biomaterials & Bioengineering:

Influence of Alveolar Support on Stress in Periodontal Structures

M. Ona and N. Wakabayashi
Bone height reduction potentially causes mechanical damage to the periodontal ligament, but, of itself, is not likely to have a negative effect on bone.

J Dent Res 2006 85: 1087-1091. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

Electric-current-assisted Application of Self-etch Adhesives to Dentin

L. Breschi, A. Mazzoni, D.H. Pashley, G. Pasquantonio, A. Ruggeri, P. Suppa, G. Mazzotti, R. Di Lenarda, and F.R. Tay
This is the first report of improvements in bond strengths and reduction in nanoleakage when self-etch adhesives are used in conjunction with an electricity-assisted application technique for bonding to dentin.

J Dent Res 2006 85: 1092-1096. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

Antagonist Enamel Wears More Than Ceramic Inlays

N. Krämer, K.-H. Kunzelmann, M. Taschner, A. Mehl, F. Garcia-Godoy, and R. Frankenberger
The authors evaluated ceramic wear, antagonist enamel wear, and luting cement wear over 8 years.

J Dent Res 2006 85: 1097-1100. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

Biological:

Roles of CLCA and CFTR in Electrolyte Re-absorption from Rat Saliva

K. Ishibashi, J. Yamazaki, K. Okamura, Y. Teng, K. Kitamura, and K. Abe
The authors present the first in vivo evidence for a physiological significance of rCLCA, along with CFTR, in transepithelial Cl- transport in the ductal system of the rat submandibular gland.

J Dent Res 2006 85: 1101-1105. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF] [Appendix]  

Effects of Phenylephrine on Transplanted Submandibular Gland

B. Xiang, Y. Zhang, Y.M. Li, K. Zhang, Y.Y. Zhang, L.L. Wu, and G.Y. Yu
Phenylephrine treatment attenuates structural injury and improves secretory function in the transplanted submandibular gland through promoting ₁-adrenoceptor expression and post-receptor signal transduction.

J Dent Res 2006 85: 1106-1111. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

Duty Time of Rabbit Jaw Muscles Varies with the Number of Activity Bursts

T. Grünheid, G.E.J. Langenbach, A. Zentner, and T.M.G.J. Van Eijden
The variation of the duty time in rabbit jaw muscles is caused mainly by changes in burst numbers.

J Dent Res 2006 85: 1112-1117. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

Bilateral TMJ Disk Displacement Induces Mandibular Retrognathia

F. Bryndahl, L. Eriksson, P.E. Legrell, and A. Isberg
Bilateral non-reducing TMJ disk displacement retards mandibular growth bilaterally.

J Dent Res 2006 85: 1118-1123. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

Calcium Modulates Interactions between Bacteria and Hydroxyapatite

S.C. Venegas, J.M. Palacios, M.C. Apella, P.J. Morando, and M.A. Blesa
Lactic acid formation in the early stages of attack on enamel may indirectly generate conditions favorable for further bacterial adhesion.

J Dent Res 2006 85: 1124-1128. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

Clinical:

Human Saliva Proteome and Transcriptome

S. Hu, Y. Li, J. Wang, Y. Xie, K. Tjon, L. Wolinsky, R.R.O. Loo, J.A. Loo, and D.T. Wong
The saliva transcriptome may provide preliminary insights into the boundary of the saliva proteome.

J Dent Res 2006 85: 1129-1133. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF] [Appendix]  

Gingivitis Susceptibility and its Relation to Periodontitis in Men

T. Dietrich, E. Krall Kaye, M.E. Nunn, T. Van Dyke, and R.I. Garcia
Susceptibility to gingivitis may be associated with susceptibility to periodontitis among men.

J Dent Res 2006 85: 1134-1137. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Plaque Removal by Young Children Using Old and New Toothbrushes

W.H. van Palenstein Helderman, M.M. Kyaing, M.T. Aung, W. Soe, N.A.M. Rosema, G.A. van der Weijden, and M.A. van ’t Hof
The authors report the results of a randomized cross-over clinical trial designed to validate or invalidate the non-inferiority of plaque-removal efficiency of old vs. new toothbrushes in the hands of 7- and 8-year-old children.

J Dent Res 2006 85: 1138-1142. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

A Novel Missense Mutation in Van der Woude Syndrome: Usefulness of Fingernail DNA for Genetic Analysis

N. Matsuzawa, K. Shimozato, N. Natsume, N. Niikawa, and K. Yoshiura
Fingernail DNA is useful for genetic linkage and mutation analyses of Van der Woude syndrome.

J Dent Res 2006 85: 1143-1146. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

Predicting Clustered Dental Implant Survival Using Frailty Methods

S.-K. Chuang and T. Cai
Conditional and joint predictions of implant survival can assist in surgical treatment-planning, improved clinical decison-making, and better patient care.

J Dent Res 2006 85: 1147-1151. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

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