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Evaluation of αLphav Integrin Role in Mouse Model Induced Periapical Periodontitis
(2016-08-16)
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Background: alphav (av) integrin is the most common integrin alpha subunit, it is expressed in different cells and involved in many cellular process including adhesion, migration, survival and growth factor ...
The Possible Roles of CD73 and Adenosine in the Osteoimmunological Bone Resorption of Periradicular Periodontitis
(2016-08-16)
Introduction: Periradicular periodontitis is an inflammatory disease caused by perpetual microbial infection in the root canal system which, if left untreated, results in the destruction of tooth supporting tissues. Tenacious ...
A Two-Pronged Approach to Understanding Quality and Safety Events at the Dental Office
(2016-08-16)
ABSTRACT
Objectives: Owing to the limited number and scope of studies in dentistry regarding quality and patient safety, the overarching goal of this thesis was to understand the nature and occurrence of quality and ...
Immunomodulation of Macrophages in Periapical Wound Healing
(2016-08-16)
Background: A periapical lesion is an infection-induced inflammation around the apex of the tooth caused by bacterial invasion and ultimately results in the destruction of bone in the area. To date, the relationship between ...
Saturation of the Biological Response to Orthodontic Forces and Its Effect on the Rate of Tooth Movement
(2016-04-11)
Objectives: The objectives of this research are to investigate the biological response of the body to different magnitude of force, and to investigate if the response varies among individuals. Therefore this research has ...
Resolution of Inflammation in Type 2 Diabetes
(2016-08-16)
Unresolved inflammation is a key factor linking metabolic dysregulation and the immune system in type 2 diabetes. Successful regulation of acute inflammation requires biosynthesis of specialized pro-resolving lipid ...
Longitudinal Clinical Outcomes and Cost- Effectiveness Evaluation of a Comprehensive School- Based Dental Prevention Program – ForsythKids
(2016-08-16)
We aimed to evaluate longitudinal clinical outcomes and cost-effectiveness of a comprehensive school-based caries prevention program, ForsythKids.
In collaboration with the Massachusetts Department of Health, we solicited ...
Cellular Response to Expansion and Compression Forces in Mouse Midpalatal Suture and Surrounding Structures
(2016-08-16)
Objectives – To investigate the anatomy of the mouse palate, the midpalatal suture, and the cellular characteristics in the sutures before and immediately after midpalatal suture expansion, and as well as, to study the ...
Topical Clonazepam and Placebo Effect in Burning Mouth Syndrome
(2016-08-16)
Burning mouth syndrome (BMS) is a chronic pain condition reported to affect up to 7.9% of the general population, with associated detrimental impact on patients’ quality of life. Currently employed treatment regimens follow ...