Erratum: Effect of amitriptyline on orthodontic tooth movement in rats: An experimental study.

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The effect of light compressive and tensile mechanical forces on SOST and POSTN expressions in human periodontal ligament cells: an in vitro study.

Periodontal ligament (PDL) cells play an important role in mechanosensing and secretion of signaling molecules during bone remodeling. However, the regulatory mechanism is unknown. The aim of the present study is to investigate the expression pattern of periostin and sclerostin in response to orthodontic forces in periodontal ligament cells in vitro.

Effect of Hemostatic Agents on Shear Bond Strength of Orthodontic Eyelets Bonded with Conventional and Self-etch Adhesives.

Statement Of The Problem: The risk of debonding of the orthodontic eyelets due to blood contamination from the impacted tooth is a clinical problem that orthodontists face routinely.

Purpose: This study aimed to assess the effect of hemostatic agents (Viscostat clear and Astringedent X) on shear bond strength (SBS) of orthodontic eyelets bonded with conventional (Transbond XT) and universal adhesive (GC-G Premio bond) adhesives.

Materials And Method: In this experimental study, 84 freshly extracted bovine lower incisors were randomly divided into 7 groups namely TBXT, Blood, SEP, VISCO + TBXT, VISCO + SEP, ASTX + TBXT, and ASTX + SEP groups.

Antimicrobial effects and mechanical properties of poly(methyl methacrylate) as an orthodontic acrylic resin containing Curcumin-Nisin-poly(L-lactic acid) nanoparticle: an in vitro study.

Background: The porous surface of acrylic orthodontic removable appliances creates a niche for microbial plaque accumulation, and changes the oral flora by raising cariogenic bacteria including Streptococcus mutans. In this study, we evaluated the mechanical properties and antimicrobial activities of incorporating different concentrations of Curcumin-Nisin-poly(L-lactic acid) nanoparticle (CurNisNps) into orthodontic acrylic resin against Streptococcus mutans and Candida albicans.

Methods: Following synthesis and characterization of CurNisNps, acrylic resin specimens with different concentrations of CurNisNps (0, 1, 2, 5, and 10% w/w) were fabricated.

Effect of amitriptyline on orthodontic tooth movement in rats: an experimental study.

Orthodontic tooth movement (OTM) occurs in the alveolar bone; therefore, any condition affecting bone quality can alter OTM. This study aimed to evaluate the effect of amitriptyline on OTM in rats. Forty-five male Wistar rats were randomly divided into three groups: (I) no injection, (II) injection with saline solution, and (III) injection of amitriptyline.

Design and Development of Dentistry Ethical Codes: Proposed for National Implementation in Iran.

Objectives: The dental profession has a special place of trust in the society, and dental clinicians must adhere to ethical standards in all dental procedures. Ethical conduct is one of the main expectations of individuals from this profession. The aim of this study was to design and develop dental ethical codes for national implementation in Iran.

Urokinase-plasminogen activator protects periodontal ligament fibroblast from oxidative induced-apoptosis and DNA damage.

Background And Objective: Urokinase-plasminogen activator (uPA) is a serine protease expressed at high basal level in normal gingival cervical fluid. Despite its known pathologic role in tissue proteolysis in periodontitis, little is known concerning uPA physiological function in oral tissue. Recent evidence in cancer cells has implicated the uPA system in DNA repair and anti-apoptotic pathways.

Prevention of Enamel Adjacent to Bracket Demineralization Following Carbon Dioxide Laser Radiation and Titanium Tetra Fluoride Solution Treatment: An In Vitro Study.

The aim of this study was to assess the caries-preventive potential of carbon dioxide (CO) laser application in conjunction with the use of titanium tetra fluoride solution on the enamel adjacent to bracket. Seventy-five freshly extracted bovine incisors were used. In order to attach the brackets, the area of examination was covered with adhesive tape to limit acid etching of the entire enamel surface.

Effect of Fluoxetine Consumption on Orthodontic Tooth Movement in Rats.

Objectives: Fluoxetine is a selective serotonin re-uptake inhibitor (SSRI) widely used for depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety and obsessive-compulsive disorder. The aim of this study was to assess the effect of fluoxetine on orthodontic tooth movement (OTM) in rats.

Materials And Methods: Forty-five male Wistar rats were randomly divided into three groups namely the control group (no medication), saline and fluoxetine dissolved in saline.

Prevalence of blood-borne viruses among Iranian dentists: Results of a national survey.

Objectives: Health care workers, including dentists, are at the front line for acquiring blood-borne virus infections. This study aimed to investigate the prevalence of hepatitis B, hepatitis C and human immunodeficiency viruses among Iranian dentists.

Material And Methods: The survey included 1628 dental health care workers who attended the 51st annual Congress of the Iranian Dental Association.

HBV vaccination status and response to hepatitis B vaccine among Iranian dentists, correlation with risk factors and preventive measures.

Background: Studies showed that HBV vaccination and consequent level of antibody are not completely adequate among dentists despite performance of highly exposure prone procedures.

Objectives: The objectives of the study were to evaluate the levels of responsiveness to HBV vaccine and to determine the occupational factors associated among dental staff.

Materials And Methods: In total, 1612 dental health care workers were recruited.

The effect of remin pro and MI paste plus on bleached enamel surface roughness.

Objective: Increased number of adult patients requesting orthodontic treatment result in bonding bracket to ceramic restorations more than before. The aim of this study was to evaluate and compare the shear bond strength of orthodontic brackets bonded to two types of ceramic bases with conventional orthodontic bonding resin and a new nano-filled composite resin.

Materials And Methods: Twenty four feldespathic porcelain and 24 lithium disilicate ceramic disks were fabricated.

The effects of diode laser (660 nm) on the rate of tooth movements: an animal study.

Low-level laser has been indicated to have the capability to facilitate the differentiation of the osteoclastic and osteoblastic cells which are responsible for the bone remodeling process. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effects of InGaAlP laser with a wavelength of 660 nm on the rate of tooth movement and histological status. Thirty male Wistar rats of 7 weeks old were selected for this study.

Comparison of an imaging software and manual prediction of soft tissue changes after orthognathic surgery.

Objective: Accurate prediction of the surgical outcome is important in treating dentofacial deformities. Visualized treatment objectives usually involve manual surgical simulation based on tracing of cephalometric radiographs. Recent technical advancements have led to the use of computer assisted imaging systems in treatment planning for orthognathic surgical cases.

Effect of Tramadol (μ-opioid receptor agonist) on orthodontic tooth movements in a rat model.

Objective: Tramadol is a synthetic analgesic of opioids which has more flexible mechanisms of action than typical opioids. Since it has been reported in previous study that typical opioids like morphine can affect the bone homeostasis, it is worthwhile to examine the effects of tramadol on tooth movement. In this study we investigated effects of tramadol on orthodontic tooth movement in rats.

Tensile bond strength of metal bracket bonding to glazed ceramic surfaces with different surface conditionings.

Objective: The objective of this study was to compare the tensile bond strength of metal brackets bonding to glazed ceramic surfaces using three various surface treatments.

Materials And Methods: Forty two glazed ceramic disks were assigned to three groups. In the first and second groups the specimens were etched with 9.

Fabrication and evaluation of a noncompliant molar distalizing appliance: bonded molar distalizer.

Objective: Attempts to treat class II malocclusions without extraction in non-compliant patients have led to utilization of intraoral molar distalizing appliances. The purpose of this study was to investigate dental and skeletal effects of Bonded Molar Distalizer (BMD) which is a simple molar distalizing appliance.

Materials And Methods: Sixteen patients (12 girls, four boys) with bilateral half-cusp class II molar relationship, erupted permanent second molars and normal or vertical growth pattern were selected for bilateral distalization of maxillary molars via BMD.

Assessment of Bond Strength between Metal Brackets and Non-Glazed Ceramic in Different Surface Treatment Methods.

Objective: The aim of this study was to evaluate the bond strength between metal brackets and non-glazed ceramic with three different surface treatment methods.

Materials And Methods: Forty-two non-glazed ceramic disks were assigned into three groups. Group I and II specimens were etched with 9.