2 results match your criteria: "University of Bologna School of Dentistry[Affiliation]"

The influence of root surface distance to alveolar bone and periodontal ligament on periodontal wound healing.

J Periodontal Implant Sci

October 2016

Division of Periodontology and Implantology, Department of Biomedical and Neuromotor Sciences, Alma Mater Studiorum, University of Bologna School of Dentistry, Bologna, Italy .

Purpose: The purpose of this animal study was to perform a 3-dimensional micro-computed tomography (micro-CT) analysis in order to investigate the influence of root surface distance to the alveolar bone and the periodontal ligament on periodontal wound healing after a guided tissue regeneration (GTR) procedure.

Methods: Three adult specimens were used. The study sample included 6 teeth, corresponding to 2 third mandibular incisors from each animal.

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A laboratory based investigation of a new elastic toothbrush head.

ScientificWorldJournal

September 2015

Department of Biomedical and Neuromotor Sciences, Alma Mater Studiorum-University of Bologna School of Dentistry, Via San Vitale 59, 40125 Bologna, Italy.

Purpose: To demonstrate the noninferiority of a new toothbrush head with retractile bristles compared to traditional toothbrush heads on dental models.

Methods: The new toothbrush head, mounted on manual and electrical handles, presents retractile bristle groups that can singularly retract over its entire length and offer calibrated resistance. Fourteen gypsum models of dental arches, twelve with and two without anatomical impairments, were spread with a "plaque simulator.

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