Use of bacteriophage-resistant mutants to study Actinomyces viscosus cell surface receptors.

abstract：:Cardiovascular disease is a common cause of morbidity and premature mortality. Cardiovascular disease can be prevented when risk factors are identified early. Calcified carotid artery atheromas (CCAAs), detected in panoramic radiographs, and periodontitis have both been associated with increased risk of cardiovascular...

journal_title：Journal of dental research

authors： Gustafsson N,Ahlqvist J,Näslund U,Buhlin K,Gustafsson A,Kjellström B,Klinge B,Rydén L,Levring Jäghagen E

更新日期：2020-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Stress-relaxation measurements were performed on specimens of radicular human dentin. The relaxation modulus showed a linear dependence on the logarithm of time and the approximation to the logarithmic distribution function of relaxation times was used to predict the behavior of other viscoelastic properties. This exp...

journal_title：Journal of dental research

authors： Duncanson MG Jr,Korostoff E

更新日期：1975-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In the current theme of dental pulp regeneration, biological and synthetic scaffolds are becoming a potential therapy for pulp revitalization. The goal is to provide a suitable environment for cellular infiltration, proliferation, and differentiation. The extracellular matrix (ECM) represents a natural scaffold materi...

journal_title：Journal of dental research

authors： Alqahtani Q,Zaky SH,Patil A,Beniash E,Ray H,Sfeir C

更新日期：2018-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Previously, we reported that the rate (R) of hydroxyapatite dissolution in acetic, lactic, and phosphoric acid solutions is a function of the degree of saturation with respect to the dissolving mineral, DS (defined as the ratio of the mean ionic activity product for hydroxyapatite [Ca5OH(PO4)3] in solution to its solu...

journal_title：Journal of dental research

authors： Margolis HC,Zhang YP,Lee CY,Kent RL Jr,Moreno EC

更新日期：1999-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Cell therapies utilizing mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) could overcome limitations of traditional treatments for reconstructing craniofacial tissues. This large-scale study explored a standardized methodology for the isolation and clinical-scale expansion of alveolar bone marrow-derived MSCs (aBMSCs). We harvested 103 ...

journal_title：Journal of dental research

authors： Mason S,Tarle SA,Osibin W,Kinfu Y,Kaigler D

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A numerical model of the mandible, its articulating surfaces, and the forces exerted by the primary masticatory muscles has been developed for the purpose of investigating loading of the temporomandibular joint. Evidence is presented which shows that the temporomandibular joint. Evidence is presented which shows that ...

journal_title：Journal of dental research

authors： Smith DM,McLachlan KR,McCall WD Jr

更新日期：1986-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Fibroblast growth factor receptor 2 (FGFR2) in craniofacial bones mediates osteoprogenitor proliferation, differentiation, and apoptosis. The distortion of proper craniofacial bone growth may cause class II and class III skeletal malocclusion and result in compromised function and aesthetics. Here, we investigated the...

journal_title：Journal of dental research

authors： Jiang Q,Mei L,Zou Y,Ding Q,Cannon RD,Chen H,Li H

更新日期：2019-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The Tp63 gene encodes for multiple isoforms of the p63 transcription factor, a member of the p53 family of proteins. Much like its more famous sibling, the biological role of p63 is quite complex, with wide-ranging effects on development, differentiation, and cellular lineage choices. The crucial function of p63 is ep...

journal_title：Journal of dental research

authors： Romano RA,Solomon LW,Sinha S

更新日期：2012-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Levels of mutans streptococci in plaque samples from margins of Class II amalgam (Dispersalloy), composite (P-10), and glass-ionomer (Ketac Silver) restorations were compared. Fifty-one children, each having one of the restorations in a permanent first molar, were part of an inter-individual comparison, giving 17 rest...

journal_title：Journal of dental research

authors： Svanberg M,Mjör IA,Orstavik D

更新日期：1990-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The firing pattern of the motor units (MUs) in jaw-elevator muscles was studied within a wide range of isometric contraction levels by means of changes in the frequency and broadness of the primary peak in the low-frequency (5-40 Hz) power spectral density function of the surface EMG. EMG was recorded from both masset...

journal_title：Journal of dental research

authors： van der Glas HW,Lobbezoo F,Buchner R,van der Bilt A,Bosman F

更新日期：1994-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The objectives of the study were to describe the oral health status and treatment needs of the 5- to 6-year-old and 12-year-old children in Southern China; to describe the patterns of oral health behaviors, knowledge, and attitudes among the 12-year-olds; and to assess the effects of socio-behavioral factors on the 12...

journal_title：Journal of dental research

authors： Wong MC,Lo EC,Schwarz E,Zhang HG

更新日期：2001-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The importance of assessing the impact of treatments for chronic conditions on an individual's quality of life has been well-established. In this randomized clinical trial, oral-health-related quality of life, measured with the Oral Health Impact Profile (OHIP), was compared between two groups of edentulous patients. ...

journal_title：Journal of dental research

authors： Awad MA,Locker D,Korner-Bitensky N,Feine JS

更新日期：2000-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Odontoblasts and fibroblasts are suspected to influence the innate immune response triggered in the dental pulp by micro-organisms that progressively invade the human tooth during the caries process. To determine whether they differ in their responses to oral pathogens, we performed a systematic comparative analysis o...

journal_title：Journal of dental research

authors： Staquet MJ,Durand SH,Colomb E,Roméas A,Vincent C,Bleicher F,Lebecque S,Farges JC

更新日期：2008-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In a previous experiment, we found that masseter muscle spindles show functional plasticity after 5 to 15 days under increased occlusal vertical dimension (iOVD). In the present study, we hypothesized that spindle function would eventually recover if longer observation periods were allowed. Therefore, in this study we...

journal_title：Journal of dental research

authors： Yabushita T,Zeredo JL,Fujita K,Toda K,Soma K

更新日期：2006-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Using glycoproteins and milk oligosaccharides as substrate acceptors, we demonstrated at least two fucosyltransferases in human parotid saliva. One enzyme transferred L-fucose from GDP-fucose to the C-3 position of N-acetylglucosamine or glucose residue of oligosaccharide chains, and the other transferred to the C-4 p...

journal_title：Journal of dental research

authors： Tamagawa H,Inoshita E,Shibata S,Shizukuishi S,Tsunemitsu A

更新日期：1983-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The DMF index provides one source of information on past and present dental caries experience; however, important limitations hinder its ability to characterize fully the impact of dental caries. The purpose of this paper is to describe a measure of selected restoration and tooth conditions that supplements informatio...

journal_title：Journal of dental research

authors： White BA,Albertini TF,Brown LJ,Larach-Robinson D,Redford M,Selwitz RH

更新日期：1996-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Selected anaerobic, capnophilic and facultative bacteria isolated from patients with various forms of periodontal health and disease were tested for their susceptibility to antibiotics and antimicrobial agents. Specific bactericidal and minimum inhibitory concentrations were compared to disc zone diameters, thereby ge...

journal_title：Journal of dental research

authors： Newman MG,Hulem C,Colgate J,Anselmo C

更新日期：1979-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Synovitis in internal derangement of the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) is accompanied by the growth of new blood vessels. Fibroblast growth factor-2 (FGF-2) and vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) are well-characterized angiogenic factors. The objective of this study was to elucidate the correlation between the ...

journal_title：Journal of dental research

authors： Sato J,Segami N,Yoshitake Y,Nishikawa K

更新日期：2003-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Protease-activated receptors (PARs) are G protein-coupled receptors, which are activated by proteolytical cleavage of the amino-terminus and act as sensors for extracellular proteases. We hypothesized that PAR-1 and PAR-2 can be modulated by inflammatory stimulus in human dental pulp cells. PAR-1 and PAR-2 gene expres...

journal_title：Journal of dental research

authors： Alvarez MMP,Moura GE,Machado MFM,Viana GM,de Souza Costa CA,Tjäderhane L,Nader HB,Tersariol ILS,Nascimento FD

更新日期：2017-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The expired air of a group of 48 persons, 40 with and eight without dental amalgam restorations, was analyzed for its mercury content before and after chewing. Expired air samples were collected in polyethylene bags, and a known quantity of each was pumped into the mercury detector for measurement. The results showed ...

journal_title：Journal of dental research

authors： Svare CW,Peterson LC,Reinhardt JW,Boyer DB,Frank CW,Gay DD,Cox RD

更新日期：1981-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The sequelae of sustained, in vivo delivery of two important neurotransmitter substances, glutamate and thyrotropin-releasing hormone (TRH), upon craniofacial growth and development have previously not been investigated. Our purpose was to document and compare the relative effects of glutamate and TRH microspheres ste...

journal_title：Journal of dental research

authors： Byrd KE,Sukay MJ,Dieterle MW,Yang L,Marting TC,Teomim D,Domb AJ

更新日期：1997-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Extracellular matrix (ECM) mineralization is regulated by mineral ion availability, proteins, and other molecular determinants. To investigate protein regulation of mineralization in tooth dentin and cementum, and in alveolar bone, we expressed matrix Gla protein (MGP) ectopically in bones and teeth in mice, using an ...

journal_title：Journal of dental research

authors： Kaipatur NR,Murshed M,McKee MD

更新日期：2008-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Minimal invasive approaches to managing caries, such as partial caries removal techniques, are showing increasing evidence of improved outcomes over the conventional complete caries removal. There is also increasing interest in techniques where no caries is removed. We present the 1-yr results of clinical efficacy for...

journal_title：Journal of dental research

authors： Santamaria RM,Innes NP,Machiulskiene V,Evans DJ,Splieth CH

更新日期：2014-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) of the head and neck is the sixth most frequent cancer worldwide. The survival rate is among the lowest of the major cancers and has not improved significantly in the past two decades. Extensive local invasion and regional lymph node metastasis are, in large part, responsible for the poor...

journal_title：Journal of dental research

authors： Crowe DL,Milo GE,Shuler CF

更新日期：1999-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In mammals, the periodontal ligament (PDL) is a highly specialized tissue which facilitates tooth eruption and lends mechanical support to the tooth once in occlusion. The PDL extracellular matrix fibers play a major role in such functions. During its development, the spatial arrangement of the PDL extracellular matri...

journal_title：Journal of dental research

authors： Karimbux NY,Rosenblum ND,Nishimura I

更新日期：1992-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:An analysis of the relationship between creep and microstructural characteristics of several gamma2-containing amalgams showed the grain size of the Ag-Hg phase (gamma1) to be a predominant factor influencing creep. When gamma1 grain size is increased, creep is reduced. ...

journal_title：Journal of dental research

authors： Mahler DB,Adey JD,Marantz RL

更新日期：1977-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The human mandibular condyle has a parasagittal plate-like trabecular structure. We tested the hypothesis that this structure reflects the mechanical loading of the condyle. We developed a finite element model of the condyle to analyze the strains occurring during static compressive loading. The principal strains in t...

journal_title：Journal of dental research

authors： van Ruijven LJ,Giesen EB,van Eijden TM

更新日期：2002-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Gingival overgrowth tissues have thickened connective tissue stroma, sometimes accompanied by the increased presence of collagen fibers, thickened epithelia, and elongated rete pegs. We have previously shown that expression of CCN2, also known as connective tissue growth factor (CTGF), correlates positively with the d...

journal_title：Journal of dental research

authors： Kantarci A,Nseir Z,Kim YS,Sume SS,Trackman PC

更新日期：2011-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Dental implants have become an increasingly popular treatment choice for replacing missing teeth. Yet, little is known about the prevalence and sociodemographic distribution of dental implant use in the United States. To address this knowledge gap, we analyzed data from 7 National Health and Nutrition Examination Surv...

journal_title：Journal of dental research

authors： Elani HW,Starr JR,Da Silva JD,Gallucci GO

更新日期：2018-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The relationship between periodontitis and systemic bone mineral density in Japanese women is undetermined. We tested the hypothesis that periodontitis was more frequent in women with low metacarpal bone mineral density (m-BMD). Subjects were 190 Japanese women (89 premenopausal, 101 post-menopausal). Periodontal stat...

journal_title：Journal of dental research

authors： Inagaki K,Kurosu Y,Kamiya T,Kondo F,Yoshinari N,Noguchi T,Krall EA,Garcia RI

更新日期：2001-09-01 00:00:00