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Does low level laser therapy relieve the pain caused by the placement of the orthodontic separators? ----a meta-analysis

Pain caused by orthodontic treatment can affect patient’s compliance and even force them to terminate treatments. The aim of this meta-analysis is to evaluate of the analgesic effect of low level laser therapy...

Authors: Quan Shi, Shuo Yang, Fangfang Jia and Juan Xu

Frontal facial proportions of 12-year-old southern Chinese: a photogrammetric study

This study aimed to establish norm values for facial proportion indices among 12-year-old southern Chinese children, to determine lower facial proportion, and to identify gender differences in facial proportions.

Authors: Charles Yat Cheong Yeung, Colman Patrick McGrath, Ricky Wing Kit Wong, Erik Urban Oskar Hägg, John Lo and Yanqi Yang

Effects of platelet-rich fibrin and piezosurgery on impacted mandibular third molar surgery outcomes

The aim of this study was the comparision of postoperative outcomes in impacted mandibular third molars that were treated using either platelet-rich fibrin (PRF), a combination of PRF and piezosurgery, or conv...

Authors: Lokman Onur Uyanık, Kani Bilginaylar and İlker Etikan

Accuracy evaluation of CAD/CAM generated splints in orthognathic surgery: a cadaveric study

To evaluate the accuracy of CAD/CAM generated splints in orthognathic surgery by comparing planned versus actual post-operative 3D images.

Authors: Thomas Schouman, Philippe Rouch, Benoît Imholz, Jean Fasel, Delphine Courvoisier and Paolo Scolozzi

Influence of maxillary advancement surgery on skeletal and soft-tissue changes in the nose — a retrospective cone-beam computed tomography study

Surgical correction of skeletal maxillary retroposition is often associated with changes in the morphology of the nose. Unwanted alar flaring of the nose is observed in many cases. The aim of the present study...

Authors: Andreas F. Hellak, Bernhard Kirsten, Michael Schauseil, Rolf Davids, Wolfgang M. Kater and Heike M. Korbmacher-Steiner

Comparison of anchorage reinforcement with temporary anchorage devices or a Herbst appliance during lingual orthodontic protraction of mandibular molars without maxillary counterbalance extraction

Orthodontic protraction of mandibular molars without maxillary counterbalance extraction in cases of aplasia or extraction requires stable anchorage. Reinforcement may be achieved by using either temporary anc...

Authors: Rebecca Metzner, Rainer Schwestka-Polly, Hans-Joachim Helms and Dirk Wiechmann

Does facial soft tissue protect against zygomatic fractures? Results of a finite element analysis

Zygomatic fractures form a major entity in craniomaxillofacial traumatology. Few studies have dealt with biomechanical basics and none with the role of the facial soft tissues. Therefore this study should inve...

Authors: Heike Huempfner-Hierl, Alexander Bohne, Andreas Schaller, Gert Wollny and Thomas Hierl

Case report of an internal granuloma investigated by light and scanning electron microscopy

There is no doubt that the main reason for an internal grauloma is a traumatic event. The trauma may be physical or chemical as in the case of caries or coronal pulpectomy. In most of the cases it is diagnosed...

Authors: Georg Gassmann and Wolfgang H. Arnold

Analysis of angiogenic markers in oral squamous cell carcinoma-gene and protein expression

Therapeutic strategies attacking oral squamous cell carcinoma have not essentially succeeded to improve long-term prognosis and overall survival over the last decades. Therefore, in this study, we aimed to ill...

Authors: Susanne Jung, Sonja Sielker, Nikolai Purcz, Christoph Sproll, Yahya Acil and Johannes Kleinheinz

Prenatal ultrasound and postmortem histologic evaluation of tooth germs: an observational, transversal study

Hypodontia is the most frequent developmental anomaly of the orofacial complex, and its detection in prenatal ultrasound may indicate the presence of congenital malformations, genetic syndromes and chromosomal...

Authors: Mariana Seabra, António Felino, Rosete Nogueira, Francisco Valente, Ana Cristina Braga and Paula Vaz

Reviewer acknowledgement 2014

The Editors of Head & Face Medicine would like to thank all our reviewers who have contributed to the journal in Volume 10 (2014).

Authors: Thomas Stamm, Ulrich Meyer and Hans Peter Wiesmann

An in vitro study of different material properties of Biodentine compared to ProRoot MTA

The aim of this study was to compare solubility, microhardness, radiopacity, and setting time of Biodentine with ProRoot MTA.

Authors: Markus Kaup, Edgar Schäfer and Till Dammaschke

One palatal implant for skeletal anchorage – frequency and range of indications

Aim of this investigation was to analyze the frequency and range of indications of orthodontic treatments using one palatal implant for skeletal anchorage, in a time frame of four years.

Authors: Elena Krieger, Zeynep Yildizhan and Heinrich Wehrbein

Shear bond strength of Biodentine, ProRoot MTA, glass ionomer cement and composite resin on human dentine ex vivo

The aim of this study was to compare the shear bond strength of Biodentine, ProRoot MTA (MTA), glass ionomer cement (GIC) and composite resin (CR) on dentine.

Authors: Markus Kaup, Christoph Heinrich Dammann, Edgar Schäfer and Till Dammaschke

Odontogenic cutaneous sinus tract associated with a mandibular second molar having a rare distolingual root: a case report

Odontogenic cutaneous sinus tracts are often misdiagnosed as lesions of non-odontogenic origin, leading to the treatment of patients with unnecessary and ineffective therapies. Sinus tracts of endodontic origi...

Authors: Jun Tian, Guobin Liang, Wenting Qi and Hongwei Jiang

Eggshells as natural calcium carbonate source in combination with hyaluronan as beneficial additives for bone graft materials, an in vitro study

In bone metabolism and the formation especially in bone substitution, calcium as basic module is of high importance. Different studies have shown that the use of eggshells as a bone substitute material is a pr...

Authors: Jörg Neunzehn, Thomas Szuwart and Hans-Peter Wiesmann

In-vivo durability of a fluoride-releasing sealant (OpalSeal) for protection against white-spot lesion formation in orthodontic patients

Sealant application during fixed appliances orthodontic treatment for enamel protection is common, however, reliable data on its durability in vivo are rare.

Authors: Michael Knösel, David Ellenberger, Yvonne Göldner, Paulo Sandoval and Dirk Wiechmann

Comparative three-dimensional analysis of initial biofilm formation on three orthodontic bracket materials

The purpose of the present study was to investigate and compare early biofilm formation on biomaterials, which are being used in contemporary fixed orthodontic treatment.

Authors: Marc Philipp Dittmer, Carolina Fuchslocher Hellemann, Sebastian Grade, Wieland Heuer, Meike Stiesch, Rainer Schwestka-Polly and Anton Phillip Demling

Coronectomy as a surgical approach to impacted mandibular third molars: a systematic review

The aim of this systematic review was to evaluate the clinical effectiveness of the surgical technique of coronectomy for third molars extraction in close proximity with the inferior alveolar nerve.

Authors: Andrea Martin, Giuseppe Perinetti, Fulvia Costantinides and Michele Maglione

New regression equations for predicting human teeth sizes

The aims of the study were; to evaluate the applicability of the Moyers and Tanaka-Johnston Methods to individuals with a Spanish ancestry, to propose new regression equations using the lower four permanents i...

Authors: Vanessa Paredes, Beatriz Tarazona, Natalia Zamora, Rosa Cibrian and Jose Luis Gandia

Application of the 2-piece orthodontic C-implant for provisional restoration with laser welded customized coping: a case report

This article presents the application of laser welding technique to fabricate an orthodontic mini-implant provisional restoration in missing area after limited orthodontic treatment. A 15-year-old boy case is ...

Authors: Janghyun Paek, Hyo-Won Ahn, Do-Min Jeong, Jeong-Seok Shim, Seong-Hun Kim and Kyu-Rhim Chung

Current concepts and future of noninvasive procedures for diagnosing oral squamous cell carcinoma - a systematic review

Oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC) has a remarkably high incidence worldwide, and a fairly serious prognosis, encouraging further research into advanced technologies for noninvasive methods of making early di...

Authors: Esam Omar

The Polish face in profile: a cephalometric baseline study

This study reports the cephalometric evaluation of a group of adolescent Polish individuals describing dento-facial structure as well as details of incisor position and soft tissue characteristics. The results...

Authors: Jolanta E Loster, Stephen Williams, Aneta Wieczorek and Bartłomiej W Loster

The validity of three neo-classical facial canons in young adults originating from the Arabian Peninsula

Understanding facial harmony and proportions is essential for facial reconstructive procedures and orthognathic surgery planning. In the literature, the neoclassical facial canons have been revisited in popula...

Authors: Maisa O Al-Sebaei

NCAM (CD56) Expression in keratin-producing odontogenic cysts: aberrant expression in KCOT

To investigate immunohistochemically the expression of neural cell adhesion molecule (NCAM), which has been identified as a signaling receptor with frequent reactivity in ameloblastomas (AB), in a series of ke...

Authors: Beatriz Vera-Sirera, Leopoldo Forner-Navarro and Francisco Vera-Sempere

Evaluation of the anesthetic effect of epinephrine-free articaine and mepivacaine through quantitative sensory testing

Long lasting anesthesia of the soft tissue beyond the dental treatment affects patients in daily routine. Therefore a sophisticated local anesthesia is needed. The purpose of this study was an evaluation of th...

Authors: Sareh Said Yekta-Michael, Jamal M Stein and Ernst Marioth-Wirtz

Interradicular trabecular bone density of the lateral maxilla for temporary anchorage devices – a histomorphometric study

To analyze the interradicular trabecular bone density of the lateral maxilla regarding the insertion of temporary anchorage devices (TADs).

Authors: Elena Krieger and Heinrich Wehrbein

Angular photogrammetric analysis of the soft tissue profile in 12-year-old southern Chinese

To quantify average angular measurements that define the soft tissue profiles of 12-year-old southern Chinese and to determine gender differences.

Authors: Cindi SY Leung, Yanqi Yang, Ricky WK Wong, Urban Hägg, John Lo and Colman McGrath

Accuracy of electronic apex locators to detect root canal perforations with inserted metallic posts: an ex vivo study

The detection of possible root canal perforations caused during a metal post placement is frequently difficult to diagnose. The aim of this study was to investigate the accuracy of apex locators to diagnose su...

Authors: Benjamín Briseño Marroquín, Claudia Cortazar Fernández, Irene Schmidtmann, Brita Willershausen and Fernando Goldberg

Human oral cells’ response to different endodontic restorative materials: an in vitro study

The aim of this study was to compare the biological interaction of human osteoblasts and cells of the human periodontal ligament (PDL) with different endodontic restorative material as Mineral Trioxide Aggrega...

Authors: Susanne Jung, Jana Mielert, Johannes Kleinheinz and Till Dammaschke

Use of porous high-density polyethylene grafts in open rhinoplasty: no infectious complication seen in spreader and dorsal grafts

The aim of this study is to use porous high-density polyethylene grafts (Medpor) in open rhinoplasty and then assess complication rate and aesthetic outcomes.

Authors: Shabahang Mohammadi, Mohammad Mohseni, Masoumeh Eslami, Hessein Arabzadeh and Morteza Eslami

A retrospective analysis of the relationship between rhinosinusitis and sinus lift dental implantation

Dental implants have been associated with the occurrence of postoperative rhinosinusitis. In some patients, preoperative sinus lifting must be performed to increase the chances of successful implant placement....

Authors: Gurkan Kayabasoglu, Alpen Nacar, Aytug Altundag, Melih Cayonu, Mehmet Muhtarogullari and Cemal Cingi

Hybrid Mix - a new software solution and web service to get surgical splints in orthognathic surgery

Authors: Nicolas Nimeskern

Herbst appliance: combination with fully individualized lingual vs conventional buccal braces vs surgery

Authors: Ariane Hohoff

Experience with orthodontic temporary anchorage devices

Authors: Marc Schätzle

Role of bimaxillary surgery in treatment of high respiratory obstructive sleep apnea syndrome

Authors: Ashraf M S Ghanem

Indications and experience with counterclockwise rotation of the maxilla- mandibular complex

Authors: Oliver Ploder

3D image superimpositions for orthodontic diagnostics and therapy

Authors: Christos Katsaros

Chin wing osteotomy - a new facial concept

Authors: Albino Triaca

Segmented therapies in orthodontics

Authors: Timo Peltomäki

Segmented therapy in surgery

Authors: Konrad Wangerin

Surgery first - prediction of surgical movements based on untreated cases

Authors: Thomas Stamm, Susanne Jung, Gudrun Prigge and Johannes Kleinheinz

Surgery first – protocols and techniques for orthodontic treatment

Authors: Timo Peltomäki

Surgery first – indications, protocols, results

Authors: Konrad Wangerin

Facial landmark localization by curvature maps and profile analysis

Three-dimensional landmarks of the face are important for orthodontic examination, harmony assessment and treatment planning. Currently, facial landmarks are often measured by orthodontists via direct observat...

Authors: Carsten Lippold, Xiang Liu, Kim Wangdo, Burkhard Drerup, Kristina Schreiber, Christian Kirschneck, Tatjana Moiseenko and Gholamreza Danesh

Shear bond strength of different retainer wires and bonding adhesives in consideration of the pretreatment process

We aimed to compare the shear bond strength (SBS) of three different retainer wires and three different bonding adhesives in consideration of the pretreatment process of enamel surface sandblasting.

Authors: Claudia Reicheneder, Bernd Hofrichter, Andreas Faltermeier, Peter Proff, Carsten Lippold and Christian Kirschneck

A comparison of mandibular and maxillary alveolar osteogenesis over six weeks: a radiological examination

Insufficient information exists on comparing radiological differences in bone density of the regeneration rate in the alveolar bone of the maxilla and mandible following the creation of similar defects in both.

Authors: Marthinus J Kotze, Kurt-W Bütow, Steve A Olorunju and Harry F Kotze

Significant variation in salivation by short-term suggestive intervention: a randomized controlled cross-over clinical study

Most dental procedures require a dry working environment. Although many evaporative drying methods are available, an additional reduction of salivary flow would often be helpful.

Authors: Maximilian Satzl, Albrecht Schmierer, Florian Zeman, Gottfried Schmalz and Thomas Loew

Headache prevalence and its characterization amongst hospital workers in Enugu, South East Nigeria

Headaches are probably the commonest neurological complaint worldwide. Amongst workers it contributes significantly to loss of productive time and work efficiency. It is an important cause of disability and re...

Authors: Ikenna Onwuekwe, Tonia Onyeka, Emmanuel Aguwa, Birinus Ezeala-Adikaibe, Oluchi Ekenze and Elias Onuora

Orthodontic treatment of severe anterior open bite and alveolar bone defect complicated by an ankylosed maxillary central incisor: a case report

Incisor trauma is common in children, and can cause severe complications during adolescent growth and development. This report describes the treatment of a 16-year-old patient with severe anterior open bite du...

Authors: Feiou Lin, Hao Sun, Linjie Yao, Qiushuo Chen and Zhenyu Ni