What Should You Consider When Writing for a Dental Publication?

Good writing in dentistry involves both a depth of technical knowledge and experience and a command of more "classical" disciplines of knowledge and education, such as language, grammar, rhetoric, and logic. All of these factors influence the psychology and rhetorical interpretive mechanisms by which readers process and derive meaning from written text and are especially relevant to effective technical and medical writing.

A Study for Tooth Bleaching via Carbamide Peroxide-Loaded Hollow Calcium Phosphate Spheres.

The objective of this study was to investigate if a prolonged bleaching effect of carbamide peroxide-loaded hollow calcium phosphate spheres (HCPS) can be achieved. HCPS was synthesized via a hydrothermal reaction method. Carbamide peroxide (CP) was-loaded into HCPS by mixing with distilled water as solvent.

Classification and Effects of Implant Surface Modification on the Bone: Human Cell-Based In Vitro Studies.

Implant surfaces are continuously being improved to achieve faster osseointegration and a stronger bone to implant interface. This review will present the various implant surfaces, the parameters for implant surface characterization, and the corresponding in vitro human cell-based studies determining the strength and quality of the bone-implant contact. These in vitro cell-based studies are the basis for animal and clinical studies and are the prelude to further reviews on how these surfaces would perform when subjected to the oral environment and functional loading.

A meta-analysis on the effect of implant characteristics on the survival of the wide-diameter implant.

The purposes of the study are to study the implant survival of the wide-diameter implant and to analyze if the length, the implant surface, or the placement location has any effect on its survival. Electronic databases were searched from inception to Dec 2014. Studies included in the review had implants placed in areas of adequate bone width and had clear inclusion and exclusion criteria for patient selection.

Compressive fatigue limit of four types of dental restorative materials.

The purpose of this study was to evaluate the quasi-static compressive strength and the compressive fatigue limit of four different dental restorative materials, before and after aging in distilled water for 30 days. A conventional glass ionomer cement (Fuji IX GP; IG), a zinc-reinforced glass ionomer cement (Chemfil rock; CF), a light curable resin-reinforced glass ionomer cement (Fuji II LC; LC) and a resin-based composite (Quixfil; QF) were investigated. Cylindrical specimens (4mm in diameter and 6mm in height) were prepared according to the manufacturer׳s instructions.

Critical Appraisal. Comparative Performance of Mineral Trioxide Aggregate Versus Calcium Hydroxide as a Direct Pulp Capping Agent.

Vital pulp therapy is the general concept involved in the "regenerative" restorative treatment of the reversibly injured dental pulp with the intention of maintaining its vitality in a restored, functioning tooth. While this procedure has been attempted with various materials and techniques over a period of several centuries, the advent of hard-setting calcium hydroxide materials in the late 1950s made the procedure of direct pulp capping a more routine and relatively predictable procedure. More recently, in the mid 1990s, a new type of water-based, "hydraulic-type," calcium silicate-based cement, mineral trioxide aggregate (MTA), was introduced to dentistry as a possible alternative to the established standard of hard-setting calcium hydroxide.

Physical effects of non-cavitated explorer probing on enamel smooth-surface carious lesions.

Purpose: To assess the physical effects of explorer probing on non-cavitated smooth-surface enamel carious lesions.

Methods: Extracted teeth with white enamel decalcification (ICDAS 2) were used. Indentations were made in decalcified and non-decalcified regions with a #23 explorer using "scratch" or "poke" application and 100g, 300g or 600g force.

Flexural strength and flexural fatigue properties of resin-modified glass ionomers.

Objective: To determine the physical properties of several resin-modified glass ionomers (RMGIs) by means of flexural strength and flexural fatigue testing, and to compare them to conventional glass ionomer cements (GICs) and flowable composite resins.

Methods: RMGI samples were fabricated according to ISO 4049 standard. Rectangular specimens were produced using a polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) mold with dimensions of 2 x 2 x 25 mm.

Preliminary Evidence That Bioactive Cements Occlude Artificial Marginal Gaps.

Purpose: The objective of this preliminary laboratory study was to explore whether bioactive dental cements have the ability to seal marginal gaps as compared with other classes of dental cements.

Materials And Methods: Tooth discs (dentin/enamel) were positioned adjacent to a second disc of one of five possible dental cements (two bioactive and three conventional) and separated by a 50-μm Mylar film, creating a controlled gap between the two discs. The edges of the tooth segments were abraded to expose dentin such that the dentin interface was positioned opposite the cement.

Advances in remineralization for early carious lesions: a comprehensive review.

A greater understanding of the dental caries process and improved and more diverse methodologies to assess early demineralization and caries has enabled development of a new class of remineralizing therapeutics. Hence, an emerging goal of modern dentistry is to manage non-cavitated carious lesions non-invasively through remineralization in an effort to prevent disease progression and improve strength, esthetics, and function of teeth. A critical element fundamental to this current therapeutic philosophy is the need for new and highly efficacious technologies for enamel remineralization.

Physical properties and comparative strength of a bioactive luting cement.

Unlabelled: New dental cement formulations require testing to determine physical and mechanical laboratory properties.

Objectives: To test an experimental calcium aluminate/glass-ionomer cement, Ceramir C and B (CC and B), regarding compressive strength (CS), film thickness (FT), net setting time (ST) and Vickers hardness. An additional test to evaluate potential dimensional change/expansion properties of this cement was also conducted.

Bioactive and biomimetic restorative materials: a comprehensive review. Part I.

Unlabelled: The objective of this two-part review article is to compare and contrast the composition, properties, and performance of the calcium silicate- and calcium aluminate-based, bioactive dental materials, with an emphasis on the restorative applications of this evolving class of materials. Part I examines the development and application of the calcium silicate-based materials ranging from dental materials derived from Portland cement to more recent materials based on further modifications of calcium silicate cement chemistry. Part II will consider the development, composition, properties, and application of the bioactive calcium aluminate-based materials that have recently been developed for several indications in restorative dentistry.

Bioactive and biomimetic restorative materials: a comprehensive review. Part II.

Unlabelled: This second part (Part II) of a two-part comprehensive review of bioactive and biomimetic restorative materials reviews the calcium aluminate-based restorative dental materials. Part II explores the development, composition, properties, and application of the bioactive calcium aluminate-based materials that have been developed for several indications in restorative dentistry.

Clinical Significance: Bioactive materials have evolved over the past three decades from relatively specialized, highly biocompatible, but low-strength dental materials to now emerge in product compositions for expanded clinical uses in restorative dentistry.

A bioactive dental luting cement--its retentive properties and 3-year clinical findings.

A clinical validation study was conducted to determine the performance of a new bioactive dental cement (Ceramir C&B, Doxa Dental AB) for permanent cementation. The cement is a new formulation class, which is a hybrid material comprised of calcium aluminate and glass-ionomer components. A total of 38 crowns and bridges were cemented in 17 patients; 31 of the abutment teeth were vital and seven were non-vital.

Probing and scaling instrumentation on implant abutment surfaces: an in vitro study.

Purpose: To investigate surface roughness on the apical collar of implant abutments caused by probing and scaling instruments.

Materials And Methods: Fourteen transmucosal abutments (BioHorizons, Atlanta, GA) and 4 instruments: UNC-15 metal probe, Periowise plastic probe, McCall SM 17/18 metal scaler, and universal plastic scaler were used to conduct the study. Four abutments were used for nontreated measures, and 10 abutments were treated with the 4 indicated instruments.

Prospective observation of a new bioactive luting cement: 2-year follow-up.

Purpose: A pilot study was conducted to determine the 2-year clinical performance of a new bioactive dental cement (Ceramir C&B, formerly XeraCem) for permanent cementation.

Materials And Methods: The cement used in this study is a new formulation class, a hybrid material comprising calcium aluminate and glass ionomer. Thirty-eight crowns and fixed partial denture (FPD) abutments were cemented in 17 patients.

Clinical evaluation of an all-ceramic restorative system: a 36-month clinical evaluation.

Purpose: To clinically evaluate an all-ceramic restorative system (Finesse All-Ceramic) when used in conjunction with an ultra-low fusing porcelain (Finesse) using bonded esthetic resin cements (Enforce & Calibra).

Methods: This report describes the 3-year results of a prospective, consecutive case clinical evaluation for Finesse All-Ceramic. Forty posterior and anterior crowns, 20 all ceramic inlays and onlays, and 26 veneers were placed in 43 patients at the initiation of this study.

Conventional polishing techniques versus a nanofilled surface sealer: preliminary findings regarding surface roughness changes and analysis.

Objective: To evaluate the effect ofa nanofilled resin surface sealer (Seal&Protect) on the surface roughness of a hybrid composite resin.

Methods: Twelve 15 mm x 2 mm disc composite resin specimens (TPH Spectrum Shade C-2) were fabricated and light-cured under controlled conditions. Specimens were divided into six groups of two discs each.

Effects of a 36% tooth bleaching gel on zinc phosphate cement.

Purpose: To assess the effect of a 36% hydrogen peroxide bleaching gel on the roughness, microhardness, indentation modulus, and micromorphology of zinc phosphate cement aged 24 h or 1 week, compared to cement not exposed to bleaching gel.

Methods: Dynamic indentation was performed for microhardness and indentation modulus. Contact profilometry was performed for surface roughness.

The Relative Location of the Dye Staining Endpoint Indicated With Polypropylene Glycol-Based Caries Dye versus Conventional Propylene Glycol-Based Caries Dye.

Objectives: This study determined the difference in the location of the caries dye staining endpoint of 1% Acid Red dye in propylene glycol versus that of 1% Acid Red dye in polypropylene glycol.

Methods: Freshly extracted permanent molar crowns with primary occlusal carious lesions were chisel-split axially to expose the lesion in cross-section on both halves. One half was stained with propylene glycol-based dye and the other with polypropylene glycol-based dye.

Comparison of detachment forces of two implant overdenture attachment types: effect of detachment speed.

Purpose: To compare detachment (retentive) force for overdenture retainers used with conventional and "mini" implant designs over a range of different detachment (separation) speeds.

Methods: Two dental implant fixtures [Sendax MDI ("mini" dental implant) and Replace Select (conventional dental implant design)] with ball attachments were mounted in brass cylinders. Corresponding attachments were processed into acrylic denture resin blocks and connected to the ball attachments on the implants.

Fine mapping and targeted SNP survey using rice-wheat gene colinearity in the region of the Bo1 boron toxicity tolerance locus of bread wheat.

Toxicity due to high levels of soil boron (B) represents a significant limitation to cereal production in some regions, and the Bo1 gene provides a major source of B toxicity tolerance in bread wheat (Triticum aestivum L.). A novel approach was used to develop primers to amplify and sequence gene fragments specifically from the Bo1 region of the hexaploid wheat genome.

Abrasive finishing and polishing in restorative dentistry: a state-of-the-art review.

Effective finishing and polishing of dental restorations not only result in optimal aesthetics but also provide for acceptable oral health of soft tissues and marginal integrity of the restorative interface. This review of abrasive technology in dentistry provides an overview of basic principles of abrasive science and considers some research concerning clinically relevant questions. The article also discusses some recent innovations in finishing and polishing devices.