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  • RESEARCH ARTICLE

    Lateral Ridge Augmentation with Autogenous Bone Harvested Using Trephine Drills: A Noninvasive Technique

    H. R. Arab, A. Moeintaghavi, M. Taheri, N. Sargolzaie, D. Aghasizadeh and F. Shiezadeh

    The Open Dentistry Journal, 2016; 10: 1.
    Electronic Publication Date: February 29, 2016
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    Ability of Three Endodontic Sealers to Fill the Root Canal System in Association with Gutta-Percha

    Fabiola Ormiga, Danielle Ferreira de Assis and Patricia de Andrade Risso

    The Open Dentistry Journal, 2016; 10: 12.
    Electronic Publication Date: February 29, 2016
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  • RESEARCH ARTICLE

    Agenesis of Maxillary Lateral Incisors: Treatment Involves Much More Than Just Canine Guidance

    Giordani Santos Silveira and José Nelson Mucha

    The Open Dentistry Journal, 2016; 10: 19.
    Electronic Publication Date: February 29, 2016
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  • RESEARCH ARTICLE

    The Use of the Digital Smile Design Concept as an Auxiliary Tool in Aesthetic Rehabilitation: A Case Report

    Piero Rocha Zanardi, Raquel Laia Rocha Zanardi, Roberto Chaib Stegun, Newton Sesma, Bru-no Costa and Dalva Cruz Laganá

    The Open Dentistry Journal, 2016; 10: 28.
    Electronic Publication Date: February 29, 2016
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  • RESEARCH ARTICLE

    Finite Element Analysis Generates an Increasing Interest in Dental Research: A Bibliometric Study

    Abdoulaziz Diarra, Vagan Mushegyan and Adrien Naveau

    The Open Dentistry Journal, 2016; 10: 35.
    Electronic Publication Date: February 29, 2016
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  • RESEARCH ARTICLE

    Calcium-Enriched Mixture Pulpotomy of Primary Molar Teeth with Irreversible Pulpitis. A Clinical Study

    Mahtab Memarpour, Soleiman Fijan, Saeed Asgary and Marzieh Keikhaee

    The Open Dentistry Journal, 2016; 10: 43.
    Electronic Publication Date: March 7, 2016
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  • RESEARCH ARTICLE

    Non-Inflammatory Destructive Periodontal Disease

    José Ricardo Kina, Thaís Yumi Umeda Suzuki, Eunice Fumico Umeda Kina, Juliana Kina and Mônica Kina

    The Open Dentistry Journal, 2016; 10: 50.
    Electronic Publication Date: March 10, 2016
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  • RESEARCH ARTICLE

    Effect of Zirconia and Alumina Fillers on the Microstructure and Mechanical Strength of Dental Glass Ionomer Cements

    Júlio C. M. Souza, Joel B. Silva, Andrea Aladim, Oscar Carvalho, Rubens M. Nascimento, Filipe S. Silva, Antonio E. Martinelli and Bruno Henriques

    The Open Dentistry Journal, 2016; 10: 58.
    Electronic Publication Date: March 15, 2016
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  • RESEARCH ARTICLE

    The Influence of Post Bleaching Treatments in Stain Absorption and Microhardness

    Horieh Moosavi and Fatemeh Darvishzadeh

    The Open Dentistry Journal, 2016; 10: 69.
    Electronic Publication Date: March 25, 2016
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  • RESEARCH ARTICLE

    Changes in the Oral Moisture and the Amount of Microorganisms in Saliva and Tongue Coating after Oral Ingestion Resumption: A Pilot Study

    Natsuki Kishimoto, Roxana Stegaroiu, Satoko Shibata, Kayoko Ito, Makoto Inoue and Akitsugu Ohuchi

    The Open Dentistry Journal, 2016; 10: 79.
    Electronic Publication Date: March 25, 2016
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  • RESEARCH ARTICLE

    Prevalence of β-lactam (blaTEM) and Metronidazole (nim) Resistance Genes in the Oral Cavity of Greek Subjects

    Georgios Koukos, Antonios Konstantinidis, Lazaros Tsalikis, Minas Arsenakis, Theodora Slini and Dimitra Sakellari

    The Open Dentistry Journal, 2016; 10: 89.
    Electronic Publication Date: March 30, 2016
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  • RESEARCH ARTICLE

    Dental and Chronological Ages as Determinants of Peak Growth Period and Its Relationship with Dental Calcification Stages

    George Litsas and Alessandra Lucchese

    The Open Dentistry Journal, 2016; 10: 99.
    Electronic Publication Date: April 08, 2016
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  • RESEARCH ARTICLE

    Effects of Tetracycline, EDTA and Citric Acid Application on Nonfluorosed and Fluorosed Dentin: An In Vitro Study

    K. Sadanand and K. L. Vandana

    The Open Dentistry Journal, 2016; 10: 109.
    Electronic Publication Date: April 08, 2016
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  • RESEARCH ARTICLE

    Odontogenic Keratocyst in Children: A Review

    Ahmed H. Kamil and Bassel Tarakji

    The Open Dentistry Journal, 2016; 10: 117.
    Electronic Publication Date: April 30, 2016
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  • RESEARCH ARTICLE

    The Effect of Artificial Aging on The Bond Strength of Heat-activated Acrylic Resin to Surface-treated Nickel-chromium-beryllium Alloy

    Youssef S. Al Jabbari, Spiros Zinelis, Sara M. Al Taweel and William W. Nagy

    The Open Dentistry Journal, 2016; 10: 124.
    Electronic Publication Date: April 30, 2016
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  • RESEARCH ARTICLE

    Volumetric Analysis of Gingival Crevicular Fluid and Peri-Implant Sulcus Fluid in Healthy and Diseased Sites: A Cross-Sectional Split-Mouth Pilot Study

    Lorenzo Bevilacqua, Matteo De Biasi, Maria Giulia Lorenzon, Costanza Frattini and Daniele Angerame

    The Open Dentistry Journal, 2016; 10: 131.
    Electronic Publication Date: April 30, 2016
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  • RESEARCH ARTICLE

    Microscopic Study of Surface Microtopographic Characteristics of Dental Implants

    M. Sezin, L. Croharé and J.C. Ibañez

    The Open Dentistry Journal, 2016; 10: 139.
    Electronic Publication Date: April 30, 2016
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  • RESEARCH ARTICLE

    Effect of CO2, Nd:YAG and Er:YAG Lasers on Microtensile Bond Strength of Composite to Bleached-Enamel

    Mahshid Mohammadi Basir, Mohammad Bagher Rezvani, Nasim Chiniforush and Zohreh Moradi

    The Open Dentistry Journal, 2016; 10: 148.
    Electronic Publication Date: May 09, 2016
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  • RESEARCH ARTICLE

    The Promising Applications of Stem Cells in the Oral Region: Literature Review

    Luciano Barreto Silva, Alexandrino Pereira Dos Santos Neto, Rachel Gomes Pelozo Pacheco, Severino Alves Júnior, Rebeca Ferraz de Menezes, Vanda Sanderana Macedo Carneiro, Natália Costa Araújo, Marcia Maria Fonseca da Silveira, Diana Santana de Albuquerque, Marleny Elizabeth Marquez de Martinez Gerbi, Pamella Recco Álvares, José Alcides Almeida de Arruda and Ana Paula Veras Sobral

    The Open Dentistry Journal, 2016; 10: 227.
    Electronic Publication Date: May 24, 2016
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  • RESEARCH ARTICLE

    Orthodontic Treatment of Malocclusion and its Impact on Oral Health-Related Quality of Life

    Abdolreza Jamilian, Bita Kiaee, Shabnam Sanayei, Saeed Khosravi and Letizia Perillo

    The Open Dentistry Journal, 2016; 10: 236.
    Electronic Publication Date: May 31, 2016
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  • RESEARCH ARTICLE

    Clinical and Spectrophotometric Evaluation of LED and Laser Activated Teeth Bleaching

    R. Lo Giudice, G. Pantaleo, A. Lizio, U. Romeo, G. Castiello, G. Spagnuolo and G. Lo Giudice

    The Open Dentistry Journal, 2016; 10: 242.
    Electronic Publication Date: May 31, 2016
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  • RESEARCH ARTICLE

    Torque Loss After Miniscrew Placement: An In-Vitro Study Followed by a Clinical Trial

    Marco Migliorati, Sara Drago, Fabrizio Barberis, Irene Schiavetti, Domenico Dalessandri, Stefano Benedicenti and Armando Silvestrini Biavati

    The Open Dentistry Journal, 2016; 10: 251.
    Electronic Publication Date: May 31, 2016
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  • RESEARCH ARTICLE

    Chronic Maxillary Sinusitis Caused by Denture Lining Material

    Tsutomu Sugiura, Kazuhiko Yamamoto, Chie Nakashima, Kazuhiro Murakami, Yumiko Matsusue, Satoshi Horita, Go Sakagami and Tadaaki Kirita

    The Open Dentistry Journal, 2016; 10: 261.
    Electronic Publication Date: May 31, 2016
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  • RESEARCH ARTICLE

    Bond Strength of a Novel One Bottle Multi-mode Adhesive to Human Dentin After Six Months of Storage

    Fernanda Borguetti Manfroi, Maurem Leitão Marcondes, Deise Caren Somacal, Gilberto Antonio Borges, Luiz Henrique Burnett Júnior and Ana Maria Spohr

    The Open Dentistry Journal, 2016; 10: 268.
    Electronic Publication Date: June 06, 2016
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  • RESEARCH ARTICLE

    Sealing Ability of MTA Used in Perforation Repair of Permanent Teeth; Literature Review

    Kusai Baroudi and Samah Samir

    The Open Dentistry Journal, 2016; 10: 278.
    Electronic Publication Date: June 09, 2016
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  • RESEARCH ARTICLE

    Gender Differences in Periodontal Status and Oral Hygiene of Non-Diabetic and Type 2 Diabetic Patients

    Antina Schulze and Martin Busse

    The Open Dentistry Journal, 2016; 10: 287.
    Electronic Publication Date: June 09, 2016
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  • RESEARCH ARTICLE

    The Adjunctive Use of the Erbium, Chromium: Yttrium Scandium Gallium Garnet Laser in Closed Flap Periodontal Therapy. A Retrospective Cohort Study

    Rana Al-Falaki, Mark Cronshaw and Steven Parker

    The Open Dentistry Journal, 2016; 10: 298.
    Electronic Publication Date: June 13, 2016
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  • RESEARCH ARTICLE

    Biological and Immunogenicity Property of IgY Anti S. mutans ComD

    E.W. Bachtiar, B.M. Bachtiar, R.D. Soejoedono, I.W. Wibawan and A. Afdhal

    The Open Dentistry Journal, 2016; 10: 308.
    Electronic Publication Date: June 15, 2016
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  • RESEARCH ARTICLE

    Prevalence of Traumatic Dental Injuries in Patients Attending University of Alberta Emergency Clinic

    Thamer Alkhadra, William Preshing and Tarek El-Bialy

    The Open Dentistry Journal, 2016; 10: 315.
    Electronic Publication Date: June 15, 2016
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  • RESEARCH ARTICLE

    Accuracy of Panoramic Radiograph in Assessment of the Relationship Between Mandibular Canal and Impacted Third Molars

    Weeraya Tantanapornkul, Darika Mavin, Jaruthai Prapaiphittayakun, Natnicha Phipatboonyarat and Wanchanok Julphantong

    The Open Dentistry Journal, 2016; 10: 322.
    Electronic Publication Date: June 23, 2016
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  • RESEARCH ARTICLE

    Diagnosis and Intralesional Corticotherapy in Oral Ulcers Occurring as the Sole Manifestation of Langerhans Cell Histiocytosis. A Case Report

    Liane Gambirazi, Tatiana Libório, Fábio Nunes, Norberto Sugaya and Dante Migliari

    The Open Dentistry Journal, 2016; 10: 330.
    Electronic Publication Date: June 25, 2016
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  • RESEARCH ARTICLE

    OHRQoL in a Sample of Alcohol and Drug Abusers

    A.J. van Wijk, G. Molendijk and G.H.W. Verrips

    The Open Dentistry Journal, 2016; 10: 338.
    Electronic Publication Date: July 15, 2016
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  • RESEARCH ARTICLE

    Collagen Hydrogel Scaffold and Fibroblast Growth Factor-2 Accelerate Periodontal Healing of Class II Furcation Defects in Dog

    Takehito Momose, Hirofumi Miyaji, Akihito Kato, Kosuke Ogawa, Takashi Yoshida, Erika Nishida, Syusuke Murakami, Yuta Kosen, Tsutomu Sugaya and Masamitsu Kawanami

    The Open Dentistry Journal, 2016; 10: 347.
    Electronic Publication Date: July 29, 2016
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  • RESEARCH ARTICLE

    Cationic Lipid Content in Liposome-Encapsulated Nisin Improves Sustainable Bactericidal Activity against Streptococcus mutans

    Kazuo Yamakami, Hideaki Tsumori, Yoshitaka Shimizu, Yutaka Sakurai, Kohei Nagatoshi and Kenji Sonomoto

    The Open Dentistry Journal, 2016; 10: 360.
    Electronic Publication Date: July 29, 2016
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  • RESEARCH ARTICLE

    Immediate Dental Implant Placements Using Osteotome Technique: A Case Report and Literature Review

    Saad Al-Almaie

    The Open Dentistry Journal, 2016; 10: 367.
    Electronic Publication Date: July 29, 2016
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  • RESEARCH ARTICLE

    Outcomes of Endodontic Therapy Comparing Conventional Sodium Hypochlorite Irrigation with Passive Ultrasonic Irrigation Using Sodium Hypochlorite and Ethylenediaminetetraacetate. A Retrospective Analysis

    Moritz Hertel, Katja Sommer, Eckehard Kostka, Sandra Maria Imiolczyk, Husam Ballout and Saskia Preissner

    The Open Dentistry Journal, 2016; 10: 375.
    Electronic Publication Date: August 12, 2016
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  • RESEARCH ARTICLE

    Tooth Size in Patients with Mild, Moderate and Severe Hypodontia and a Control Group

    Khaled Khalaf

    The Open Dentistry Journal, 2016; 10: 382.
    Electronic Publication Date: August 12, 2016
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  • RESEARCH ARTICLE

    A Ferromagnetic Foreign Body at the Lateral Aspect of the Mandibular Ramus in a Medically Compromised Patient

    K Yamamoto, Y Nakayama, I Yamamoto, Y Matsusue, H Shimotsuji and T Kirita

    The Open Dentistry Journal, 2016; 10: 390.
    Electronic Publication Date: August 12, 2016
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  • RESEARCH ARTICLE

    Use of a Collagen Matrix as a Substitute for Free Mucosal Grafts in Pre-Prosthetic Surgery: 1 Year Results From a Clinical Prospective Study on 15 Patients

    Carlo Maiorana, Mario Beretta, Luca Pivetti, Enrico Stoffella, Giovanni B. Grossi and Alan S. Herford

    The Open Dentistry Journal, 2016; 10: 395.
    Electronic Publication Date: August 22, 2016
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  • RESEARCH ARTICLE

    Relationship Between Wind Instrument Playing Habits and Symptoms of Temporomandibular Disorders in Non-Professional Musicians

    Akira Nishiyama and Erisa Tsuchida

    The Open Dentistry Journal, 2016; 10: 411.
    Electronic Publication Date: August 22, 2016
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  • RESEARCH ARTICLE

    Need of Oral Pre Cancer Awareness Initiatives in India

    Stuti Bhargava

    The Open Dentistry Journal, 2016; 10: 417.
    Electronic Publication Date: August 22, 2016
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  • RESEARCH ARTICLE

    Are Pediatric Antibiotic Formulations Potentials Risk Factors for Dental Caries and Dental Erosion?

    Ana Carolina Valinoti, Luiz Carlos da Costa Jr., Adriana Farah, Valéria Pereira de Sousa, Andréa Fonseca-Gonçalves and Lucianne Cople Maia

    The Open Dentistry Journal, 2016; 10: 420.
    Electronic Publication Date: August 22, 2016
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  • RESEARCH ARTICLE

    Color Stability of Composites After Short-term Oral Simulation: An in vitro Study

    Didem Öner Özdaş, Mağrur Kazak, Aylin Çilingir, Meryem Gülce Subaşı, Murat Tiryaki and Şölen Günal

    The Open Dentistry Journal, 2016; 10: 431.
    Electronic Publication Date: August 31, 2016
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  • RESEARCH ARTICLE

    Influence of Enamel Thickness on Bleaching Efficacy: An In-Depth Color Analysis

    Juliana do Carmo Públio, Maria Beatriz Freitas D’Arce, Anderson Catelan, Gláucia Maria Bovi Ambrosano, Flávio Henrique Baggio Aguiar, José Roberto Lovadino and Débora Alves Nunes Leite Lima

    The Open Dentistry Journal, 2016; 10: 438.
    Electronic Publication Date: August 31, 2016
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  • CASE REPORT

    Bisphenol A Release: Survey of the Composition of Dental Composite Resins

    Elisabeth Dursun, Hélène Fron-Chabouis, Jean-Pierre Attal and Anne Raskin

    The Open Dentistry Journal, 2016; 10: 446.
    Electronic Publication Date: August 31, 2016
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  • RESEARCH ARTICLE

    Local Anaesthetic Drug Administration in Dentistry Using Computer Assisted Anaesthetic Delivery System: A Systematic Review

    Gowri Sivaramakrishnan and Kannan Sridharan

    The Open Dentistry Journal, 2016; 10: 454.
    Electronic Publication Date: August 31, 2016
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  • REVIEW ARTICLE

    Dental Occlusion and Ophthalmology: A Literature Review

    Nicola Marchili, Eleonora Ortu, Davide Pietropaoli, Ruggero Cattaneo and Annalisa Monaco

    The Open Dentistry Journal, 2016; 10: 460.
    Electronic Publication Date: August 31, 2016
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  • RESEARCH ARTICLE

    Prevalence of Dental Anomalies in Permanent Dentition of Brazilian Individuals with Down Syndrome

    Osmar Aparecido Cuoghi, Francielle Topolski, Lorraine Perciliano de Faria, Carla Machado Occhiena, Nancy dos Santos Pinto Ferreira, Camila Ribeiro Ferlin and Marcos Rogério de Mendonça

    The Open Dentistry Journal, 2016; 10: 469.
    Electronic Publication Date: August 31, 2016
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  • RESEARCH ARTICLE

    Masseter Muscle Activity in Track and Field Athletes: A Pilot Study

    Hideyuki Nukaga, Tomotaka Takeda, Kazunori Nakajima, Keishiro Narimatsu, Takamitsu Ozawa, Keiichi Ishigami and Kazuo Funato

    The Open Dentistry Journal, 2016; 10: 474.
    Electronic Publication Date: August 31, 2016
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  • RESEARCH ARTICLE

    Corrosion Analysis of an Experimental Noble Alloy on Commercially Pure Titanium Dental Implants

    Manuel Alberto Bortagaray, Claudio Arturo Antonio Ibañez, Maria Constanza Ibañez and Juan Carlos Ibañez

    The Open Dentistry Journal, 2016; 10: 486.
    Electronic Publication Date: September 21, 2016
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  • RESEARCH ARTICLE

    Effect of Finishing Time on Microleakage at the Composite-Repair Interface

    Fereshteh Shafiei, Nazanin Berahman and Elmira Niazi

    The Open Dentistry Journal, 2016; 10: 497.
    Electronic Publication Date: September 23, 2016
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  • RESEARCH ARTICLE

    Surface Roughness of Initial Enamel Caries Lesions in Human Teeth After Resin Infiltration

    Wolfgang H. Arnold, Ann-Kathrin Meyer and Ella A. Naumova

    The Open Dentistry Journal, 2016; 10: 505.
    Electronic Publication Date: September 23, 2016
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  • RESEARCH ARTICLE

    Analysis of the Influence of Food Colorings in Esthetic Orthodontic Elastomeric Ligatures

    Vanessa Dias da Silva, Eduardo Martinelli S de Lima, Caroline Dias and Leandro Berni Osório

    The Open Dentistry Journal, 2016; 10: 516.
    Electronic Publication Date: September 30, 2016
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  • RESEARCH ARTICLE

    Influence of Implant Design (Cylindrical and Conical) in the Load Transfer Surrounding Long (13mm) and Short (7mm) Length Implants: A Photoelastic Analysis

    Sergio Alexandre Gehrke, Victor Lourenço Frugis, Jamil Awad Shibli, Maria Piedad Ramirez Fernandez, José Eduardo Maté Sánchez de Val, José Luis Calvo Girardo, Silvio Taschieri and Stefano Corbella

    The Open Dentistry Journal, 2016; 10: 522.
    Electronic Publication Date: September 30, 2016
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  • RESEARCH ARTICLE

    Promotion of Nickel (Ni) Allergy by Anamnestic Sensitization with a Bacterial Component, Lipopolysaccharide (LPS), in Mice

    Norimasa Adachi, Eiji Takayama, Makoto Adachi, Masako Mizuno-Kamiya, Harumi Kawaki, Hiroko Takeuchi, Shuri Kubo, Hajime Ishigami, Masakazu Kurachi and Nobuo Kondoh

    The Open Dentistry Journal, 2016; 10: 531.
    Electronic Publication Date: September 30, 2016
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  • RESEARCH ARTICLE

    Effect of LED and Argon Laser on Degree of Conversion and Temperature Rise of Hybrid and Low Shrinkage Composite Resins

    Ayob Pahlevan, Masumeh Hasani Tabatabaei, Sakineh Arami and Sara Valizadeh

    The Open Dentistry Journal, 2016; 10: 538.
    Electronic Publication Date: September 30, 2016
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  • RESEARCH ARTICLE

    Influence of Operator's Experience on the Shaping Ability of Protaper Universal and Waveone Systems: A Comparative Study on Simulated Root Canals

    Giuseppe Troiano, Mario Dioguardi, Armando Cocco, Giovanni Giannatempo, Luigi Laino, Domenico Ciavarella, Elio Berutti and Lorenzo Lo Muzio

    The Open Dentistry Journal, 2016; 10: 546.
    Electronic Publication Date: October 07, 2016
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  • CASE REPORT

    Orthodontic Management with Traction and Asymmetric Extraction for Multiple Impacted Permanent Maxillary Teeth – A Case Report

    Qiannan Niu, Liang Zhang, Juan Dai, Feifei Li and Xue Feng

    The Open Dentistry Journal, 2016; 10: 553.
    Electronic Publication Date: October 31, 2016
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  • CASE REPORT

    Conservative Socket Regeneration with Buccal Wall Defect Using Guided Tissue

    Mohammed Jasim Al-Juboori

    The Open Dentistry Journal, 2016; 10: 561.
    Electronic Publication Date: October 31, 2016
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  • RESEARCH ARTICLE

    Influence of Taper of Root Canal Shape on the Intracanal Bacterial Reduction

    Mary Th. Paraskevopoulou and Marouan G. Khabbaz

    The Open Dentistry Journal, 2016; 10: 568.
    Electronic Publication Date: October 31, 2016
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  • CASE REPORT

    Osseointegration of Dental Implants in a Patient with Hajdu-cheney Syndrome

    Panagiota Dokou, Ioannis K. Karoussis, George Papavasiliou, Phophi Kamposiora, Theophilos P. Vrahopoulos and John A. Vrotsos

    The Open Dentistry Journal, 2016; 10: 575.
    Electronic Publication Date: October 31, 2016
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  • RESEARCH ARTICLE

    Dental Erosion and Dentin Hypersensitivity among Adult Asthmatics and Non-asthmatics Hospital-based: A Preliminary Study

    Zahra Hassan Abdelaziz Farag and Elhadi Mohieldin Awooda

    The Open Dentistry Journal, 2016; 10: 587.
    Electronic Publication Date: November 04, 2016
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  • REVIEW ARTICLE

    The Role of Occlusion in the Dental Implant and Peri-implant Condition: A Review

    Carmen V. Graves, Steve K. Harrel, Jeffrey A. Rossmann, David Kerns, Jorge A. Gonzalez, Elias D. Kontogiorgos, Ibtisam Al-Hashimi and Celeste Abraham

    The Open Dentistry Journal, 2016; 10: 594.
    Electronic Publication Date: November 16, 2016
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  • RESEARCH ARTICLE

    Long-term Stability of Soft Tissue Esthetic Outcomes Following Conventional Single Implant Treatment in the Anterior Maxilla: 10-12 Year Results

    A Rokn, SH Bassir , AA Rasouli Ghahroudi, MJ Kharazifard and R Manesheof

    The Open Dentistry Journal, 2016; 10: 602.
    Electronic Publication Date: November 16, 2016
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  • LETTER

    An Optical System to Monitor the Displacement Field of Glass-fibre Posts Subjected to Thermal Loading

    Massimo Corsalini, Francesco Pettini, Daniela Di Venere, Andrea Ballini, Giuseppe Chiatante, Luciano Lamberti, Carmine Pappalettere, Michele Fiorentino, Antonio E. Uva, Giuseppe Monno and Antonio Boccaccio

    The Open Dentistry Journal, 2016; 10: 610.
    Electronic Publication Date: November 16, 2016
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  • REVIEW ARTICLE

    Diagnosis of Lingual Atrophic Conditions: Associations with Local and Systemic Factors. A Descriptive Review

    M. Erriu, F.M.G. Pili, S. Cadoni and V. Garau

    The Open Dentistry Journal, 2016; 10: 619.
    Electronic Publication Date: November 16, 2016
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  • RESEARCH ARTICLE

    Application of Laser Irradiation for Restorative Treatments

    Amin Davoudi, Maryam Sanei and Hamid Badrian

    The Open Dentistry Journal, 2016; 10: 636.
    Electronic Publication Date: November 16, 2016
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  • CASE REPORT

    Lipoma of the Palate: An Uncommon Finding

    Luiz Evaristo Ricci Volpato, Artur Cunha Vasconcelos, Nayane Assis Lambert, Paulo Henrique de Souza Castro, Arlindo Aburad and Alvaro Henrique Borges

    The Open Dentistry Journal, 2016; 10: 643.
    Electronic Publication Date: November 29, 2016
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  • CASE REPORT

    Odontogenic Sinusitis Caused by an Inflammation of a Dentigerous Cyst and Subsequent Finding of a Fibrous Dysplasia. A Case Report

    Carmen López-Carriches, Inmaculada López-Carriches and Rafael Baca-Perez Bryan

    The Open Dentistry Journal, 2016; 10: 647.
    Electronic Publication Date: November 30, 2016
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  • RESEARCH ARTICLE

    Patient’s Satisfaction with Removable Partial Dentures: A Retrospective Case Series

    Kujtim Sh. Shala, Linda J. Dula, Teuta Pustina-Krasniqi, Teuta Bicaj, Enis F. Ahmedi, Zana Lila-Krasniqi and Arlinda Tmava-Dragusha

    The Open Dentistry Journal, 2016; 10: 656.
    Electronic Publication Date: December 09, 2016
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  • REVIEW ARTICLE

    The Effect of Chin-cup Therapy in Class III Malocclusion: A Systematic Review

    Sophia Mousoulea, Ioannis Tsolakis, Efstratios Ferdianakis and Apostolos I. Tsolakis

    The Open Dentistry Journal, 2016; 10: 664.
    Electronic Publication Date: December 09, 2016
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  • RESEARCH ARTICLE

    A One-year Follow-up Study of a Tapered Hydrophilic Implant Design Using Various Placement Protocols in the Maxilla

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    The Open Dentistry Journal, 2016; 10: 680.
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    Letizia Borzini, Roberta Condò, Paolo De Dominicis, Adriano Casaglia and Loredana Cerroni

    The Open Dentistry Journal, 2016; 10: 692.
    Electronic Publication Date: December 19, 2016
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    Cleaning Effectiveness of a Reciprocating Single-file and a Conventional Rotary Instrumentation System

    Fredson Marcio Acris de Carvalho, Leonardo Cantanhede de Oliveira Gonçalves, André Augusto Franco Marques, Vanessa Alves, Carlos Eduardo da Silveira Bueno and Alexandre Sigrist De Martin

    The Open Dentistry Journal, 2016; 10: 704.
    Electronic Publication Date: December 26, 2016
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    Etiology, Diagnosis, Consequences and Treatment of Infraoccluded Primary Molars

    Aristidis Arhakis and Eirini Boutiou

    The Open Dentistry Journal, 2016; 10: 714.
    Electronic Publication Date: December 30, 2016
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    Shear Bond Strength of Two Types of Glass Ionomer to Bleached Dentin: Effect of Delayed Bonding and Antioxidant Agent

    Ladan Ranjbar Omrani, Parastoo Sabouri, Mehdi Abbasi, Elham Ahmadi and Maryam Ghavam

    The Open Dentistry Journal, 2016; 10: 720.
    Electronic Publication Date: December 30, 2016
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    Temporal Evaluation of Neurosensory Complications After Mandibular Third Molar Extraction: Current Problems for Diagnosis and Treatment

    Masaya Akashi, Yujiro Hiraoka, Takumi Hasegawa and Takahide Komori

    The Open Dentistry Journal, 2016; 10: 728.
    Electronic Publication Date: December 30, 2016
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    Radicular Perforation Repair with Mineral Trioxide Aggregate: A Case Report with 10-Year Follow-up

    Leopoldo Cosme-Silva, Breno Carnevalli, Vivien Thiemy Sakai, Naiana Viana Viola, Leon Franco de Carvalho and Elaine Manso Oliveira Franco de Carvalho

    The Open Dentistry Journal, 2016; 10: 733.
    Electronic Publication Date: December 30, 2016
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    Health Complaints Attributed to Dental Amalgam: A Retrospective Survey Exploring Perceived Health Changes Related to Amalgam Removal

    Agnete Egilsdatter Kristoffersen, Terje Alræk, Trine Stub, Harald Johan Hamre, Lars Björkman and Frauke Musial

    The Open Dentistry Journal, 2016; 10: 739.
    Electronic Publication Date: December 30, 2016
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    Expression of Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor in Odontogenic Cysts: Is There Any Impression on Clinical Outcome?

    Donia Sadri, Sareh Farhadi, Zahra Shahabi and Samaneh Sarshar

    The Open Dentistry Journal, 2016; 10: 752.
    Electronic Publication Date: December 30, 2016
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      Ibtisam Al-Hashimi
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      University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
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      Biography of Ibtisam Al-Hashimi

      Dr. Al-Hashimi graduated with B.D.S and Diploma in Oral Surgery from the University of Bagdad. She received a Master degree and Ph.D. from the State University of New York, Buffalo. Currently, Dr. Al-Hashimi is a Professor at the Department of Surgery, Division of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery , The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, Texas.

      Dr. Al-Hashimi has published over 160 scientific publications and she is a founding member of Salivary Dysfunction Clinic in Dallas. She is the recipient of 2009 Salivary Researcher of the year and she is the Editor-in-Chief of the Open Dentistry Journal.

      Department of Surgery, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, USA
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      ISSN: 1874-2106
      Volume: 15, 2021

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      Bentham Open Welcomes Sultan Idris University of Education (UPSI) as Institutional Member

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      Bentham Open is pleased to welcome Sultan Idris University of Education (UPSI), Malaysia as Institutional Member. The partnership allows the researchers from the university to publish their research under an Open Access license with specified fee discounts. Bentham Open welcomes institutions and organizations from world over to join as Institutional Member and avail a host of benefits for their researchers.

      Sultan Idris University of Education (UPSI) was established in 1922 and was known as the first Teacher Training College of Malaya. It is known as one of the oldest universities in Malaysia. UPSI was later upgraded to a full university institution on 1 May, 1997, an upgrade from their previous college status. Their aim to provide exceptional leadership in the field of education continues until today and has produced quality graduates to act as future educators to students in the primary and secondary level.

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      Ministry Of Health, Jordan joins Bentham Open as Institutional Member

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      Bentham Open is pleased to announce an Institutional Member partnership with the Ministry of Health, Jordan. The partnership provides the opportunity to the researchers, from the university, to publish their research under an Open Access license with specified fee concessions. Bentham Open welcomes institutions and organizations from the world over to join as Institutional Member and avail a host of benefits for their researchers.

      The first Ministry of Health in Jordan was established in 1950. The Ministry began its duties in 1951, the beginning of the health development boom in Jordan. The first accomplishment was the establishment of six departments in the districts headed by a physician and under the central administration of the Ministry. The Ministry of Health undertakes all health affairs in the Kingdom and its accredited hospitals include AL-Basheer Hospital, Zarqa Governmental Hospital, University of Jordan Hospital, Prince Hashem Military Hospital and Karak Governmental Hospital.

      Bentham Open publishes a number of peer-reviewed, open access journals. These free-to-view online journals cover all major disciplines of science, medicine, technology and social sciences. Bentham Open provides researchers a platform to rapidly publish their research in a good-quality peer-reviewed journal. All peer-reviewed, accepted submissions meeting high research and ethical standards are published with free access to all.


      Prof. Dileep Sharma joins the Editorial Board of The Open Dentistry Journal

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      Prof. Dileep Sharma recently joined the Editorial Board of The Open Dentistry Journal. We warmly welcome him and look forward to his valuable contributions for the journal.

      Dr. Dileep completed his Clinical Masters in Periodontology with high distinction and was awarded highly competitive and prestigious Commonwealth Funded scholarships to conduct his research project on Medication-induced osteonecrosis of the jaw (MRONJ) that culminated in a PhD from Griffith University, Australia (2016). Subsequently, his career is highlighted by prestigious peer-reviewed publications, multiple awards for scientific and academic achievement(s) and competitive research grant successes. He reviews grants for various research funding bodies across Australia and New Zealand. Dileep leads a research team working on the development of novel Zirconia Implant material, deemed to be the future of metal-free Implant Dentistry.

      The Open Dentistry Journal is an Open Access online journal, which publishes research articles, reviews/mini-reviews, letters, case reports and guest edited single topic issues in all areas of dentistry and the oral cavity. The Open Dentistry Journal, a peer-reviewed journal, is an important and reliable source of current information on important recent developments in the field. The emphasis will be on publishing quality papers rapidly and freely available to researchers worldwide.

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      Porto University joins Bentham Open as Institutional Member

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      Bentham Open is pleased to announce an Institutional Member partnership with the Porto University, Faculty of Dental Medicine (FMDUP). The partnership provides the opportunity to the researchers, from the university, to publish their research under an Open Access license with specified fee concessions. Bentham Open welcomes institutions and organizations from world over to join as Institutional Member and avail a host of benefits for their researchers.

      The Porto University was founded in 1911. Porto University create scientific, cultural and artistic knowledge, higher education training strongly anchored in research, the social and economic valorization of knowledge and active participation in the progress of the communities in which it operates.

      Bentham Open publishes a number of peer-reviewed, open access journals. These free-to-view online journals cover all major disciplines of science, medicine, technology and social sciences. Bentham Open provides researchers a platform to rapidly publish their research in a good-quality peer-reviewed journal. All peer-reviewed accepted submissions meeting high research and ethical standards are published with free access to all.


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      The Open Dentistry Journal is an Open Access online journal, which publishes research articles, reviews, letters, case reports and guest-edited single topic issues in all areas of dentistry and oral cavity. Bentham Open ensures speedy peer review process and accepted papers are published within 2 weeks of final acceptance.

      The Open Dentistry Journal is committed to ensuring high quality of research published. We believe that a dedicated and committed team of editors and reviewers make it possible to ensure the quality of the research papers. The overall standing of a journal is in a way, reflective of the quality of its Editor(s) and Editorial Board and its members.

      The Open Dentistry Journal is seeking energetic and qualified researchers to join its editorial board team as Editorial Board Members or reviewers.

      The essential criteria to become Editorial Board Members of The Open Dentistry Journal are as follows:

      1. Experience in dentistry and oral cavity with an academic degree.
      2. At least 20 publication records of articles and /or books related to the field of dentistry and oral cavity or in a specific research field.
      3. Proficiency in English language.

      The Roles of Editorial Board Member are to:

      1. Offer advice on journals’ policy and scope.
      2. Submit or solicit at least one article for the journal annually.
      3. Contribute and/or solicit Guest Edited thematic issues to the journal in a hot area (at least one thematic issue every two years).
      4. Peer-review of articles for the journal, which are in the area of expertise (2 to 3 times per year).

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