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• Interleukins in Gingival Crevicular Fluid in Patients with Definitive Full-Coverage Restorations

  Kai-Chiao J. Chang, DDS, Michelle A. Wheater, PhD, Levyee Cabanilla Jacobs, DDS, Luis A. Litonjua, DDS
  Compendium - April 2014

  The objective of this study was to determine interleukin (IL)-1α and IL-8 levels in the gingival crevicular fluid (GCF) of patients with different levels of crown margin placements.

• Evaluation of Physical Properties of Different Digital Intraoral Sensors

  Wisam Al-Rawi, BDS, MSc, MS, Sorin Teich, DMD, MBA
  Compendium - September 2013

  Transitioning from conventional film to digital radiography offers both advantages and limitations. This study presents the results of the evaluation of the physical design of eight CMOS digital intra...

• Restoration Variables and Postoperative Hypersensitivity in Class I Restorations: PEARL Network Findings. Part 2

  Peter Blanchard, DDS, Ying Wong, DDS, Abigail G. Matthews, PhD, Donald Vena, BS, Ronald G. Craig, DMD, PhD, Frederick A. Curro, DMD, PhD, Van P. Thompson, DDS, PhD
  Compendium - April 2013

  This study investigated postoperative hypersensitivity following resin-based composite restoration of occlusal caries as well as the relationship to materials and technique.

• Postoperative Hypersensitivity and Its Relationship to Preparation Variables in Class I Resin-Based Composite Restorations: Findings from the Practitioners Engaged in Applied Research and Learning (PEARL) Network

  Gary S. Berkowitz, DDS, Howard Spielman, DDS, Abigail G. Matthews, PhD, Donald Vena, BS, Ronald G. Craig, DMD, PhD, Frederick A. Curro, DMD, PhD, Van P. Thompson, DDS, PhD
  Compendium - March 2013

  This study investigated postoperative hypersensitivity at 1, 4, and 13 weeks following resin-based composite restorations of occlusal caries and its relationship with prepreparation sensitivity and pr...

• Prevalence of Dental Erosion Among Young Competitive Swimmers: A Pilot Study

  Om N. Baghele, MDS, MBA, Indranil A. Majumdar, MDS, Manojkumar S. Thorat, MDS, Ramchandra Nawar, BSc, Mangala O. Baghele, BDS, Snehal Makkad, BDS
  Compendium - February 2013

  The authors of this study found that oral problems such as dental erosion, rough surfaces, and pain are found to be very common among competitive swimmers.

• Comparison of Clinical Efficacy of Three Professionally Applied Pastes on Immediate and Sustained Reduction of Dentin Hypersensitivity

  Yiming Li, DDS, MSD, PhD, Sean S. Lee, DDS, Luis R. Mateo, MA, Evaristo Delgado, DDS, MSc, Yun Po Zhang, PhD, DDS(hon)
  Compendium - January 2013

  This study compared the clinical efficacy of an in-office desensitizing paste to that of a paste containing CPP-ACP with 0.2% NaF and a fluoride-free pumice prophylaxis paste on dentin hypersensitivit...

• Self-Report of Latex Allergy By Patients Visiting a Dental Clinic

  James Guggenheimer, DDS, Steven Barket, DMD, Marnie Oakley, DMD, John Close, MA
  Compendium - Nov/Dec 2012

  In this retrospective cross-sectional study, it was concluded that the reported rate of a previous reaction to latex in this patient sample was higher than that of the general population.

• A Retrospective Analysis of 12 Immediate-Implant Restorations in the Maxillary Premolar Region

  Adam A. Sarnowski, DMD, Brian F. Paul, DMD, MSEd
  Compendium - May 2012

  A retrospective analysis was performed of 12 consecutive patients who received implant placement with concurrent restorations in the maxillary premolar region as part of the General Practice Residency...

• A Clinical Investigation of the Rescue™ Internal Implant

  Hoda Yousef, DMD, MS, Mark Khaimov, DMD, Saul Weiner, DDS
  Compendium - March 2012

  Immediate implant placements in molar sites have been problematic. This report describes the use of a novel dental implant placed immediately in first and second molar sites.

• Two-Year Evaluation Indicates Zirconia Bridges Acceptable Alternative to PFMs

  Ronald D. Perry, DMD, MS, Gerard Kugel, DMD, MS, PhD, Shradha Sharma, BDS, DMD, Susana Ferreira, DMD, Britta Magnuson, DMD
  Compendium - January 2012

  The aim of this in-vivo study was to evaluate the 2-year clinical performance of zirconia computer-aided design/computer-aided manufacturing (CAD/CAM)-generated bridges.

• Partial Rehabilitation of the Posterior Edentulous Maxilla Using Axial and Tilted Implants in Immediate Function to Avoid Bone Grafting

  Paul Malo, DDS, Miguel de Araujo Nobre, RDH
  Compendium - Nov/Dec 2011