3 results match your criteria: "College of Dentistry University of Nebraska Medical Center[Affiliation]"

Background: The condylar and glenoid fossa morphology can alter in patients with temporomandibular disorders (TMD), which can lead to changes in the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) space volume. Volumetric evaluation of TMJ can represent the entire three-dimensional (3D)-joint space between the condyle and glenoid fossa.

Aims: To perform 3D assessment of TMJ volume, condylar, and glenoid-fossa morphology using cone-beam computed tomography and evaluate the correlation between these parameters.

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Local delivery of simvastatin (SIM) has exhibited potential in preventing inflammation and limiting bone loss associated with experimental periodontitis. The primary aim of this study was to analyze transcriptome changes that may contribute to SIM's reduction of periodontal inflammation and bone loss. We evaluate the global genetic profile and signaling mechanisms induced by SIM on experimental periodontitis bone loss and inflammation.

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Spinal epidural abscess following minimally invasive dental examination in a rheumatoid arthritis patient receiving methotrexate, glucocorticoids, and anti-tumor necrosis factor therapy.

J Clin Rheumatol

January 2015

Department of Internal Medicine University of Utah Salt Lake City, UT Division of Rheumatology University of Utah Salt Lake City, UT Division of Infectious Diseases University of Utah Salt Lake City, UT Dental Service George Wahlen Veterans Affairs Medical Center Salt Lake City, UT Division of Periodontics Department of Surgical Specialties College of Dentistry University of Nebraska Medical Center Lincoln and Department of Internal Medicine College of Medicine University of Nebraska Medical Center Omaha, NE George Wahlen Veterans Affairs Medical Center and Division of Rheumatology Affairs Medical Center Salt Lake City, UT Division of Rheumatology Omaha VAMC and Nebraska Arthritis Outcomes Research Center University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE.

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