Response to ‘Two different opinions on a published systematic review’
We appreciate the interest of Wu et al. in our systematic review and we wish to discuss some aspects raised in their letter. The method we used in the meta-analysis,…
Two different opinions on a published systematic review
We read the published systematic review by Mattos et al. with interest. The authors used the methods of systematic review and meta-analysis to explore the changes in the airway of…
Prolonged matrix metalloproteinase-3 high expression after cyclic compressive load on human synovial cells in three-dimensional cultured tissue
Abstract Excessive mechanical stress is thought to be a factor in the development of joint disorders through the expression of matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs) and related cytokines. Although studies revealed that…
BMP4 localization and PCNA expression during distraction osteogenesis of the porcine mandible
Abstract This study characterized sequential molecular and cellular events in the porcine mandibular distraction osteogenesis (DO) wound. Nineteen Yucatan minipigs were divided into three treatment groups: Group A, unilateral mandibular…
Presentation of a cone-beam CT scanning protocol for preprosthetic cranial bone grafting of the atrophic maxilla
Abstract The use of autologous calvarian split thickness bone grafts is a well accepted preprosthetic surgical procedure for reconstruction of the severely atrophied maxilla. Although generally accepted as being a…
A novel root analogue dental implant using CT scan and CAD/CAM: selective laser melting technology
Abstract Direct laser metal forming (DLMF) is a new technique which allows solids with complex geometry to be produced by annealing metal powder microparticles in a focused laser beam, according…
Evaluation of bone volume changes after sinus floor augmentation with autogenous bone grafts
Abstract The aim of this study was to establish an objective method for quantitative evaluation of bone volume change after sinus augmentation. 11 sinuses in 9 patients were evaluated by…
Assessing the influence of chin prominence on perceived attractiveness in the orthognathic patient, clinician and layperson
Abstract The purpose of this investigation was to undertake an objective and quantitative evaluation of how the degree of chin prominence influences perceived attractiveness. The chin prominence of an idealized…
Success rate of dental implants inserted in horizontal and vertical guided bone regenerated areas: a systematic review
Abstract This study assessed the success rate of implants placed in horizontal and vertical guided bone regenerated areas. A systematic review was carried out of all prospective and retrospective studies,…
Changes in the lip closing force of patients with Class III malocclusion before and after orthognathic surgery
Abstract The purpose of this study was to examine the changes in lip pressure before and after orthognathic surgery for skeletal Class III patients. The subject groups were 32 female…
