The effect of voluntary activity on the masseteric silent period duration

This study examined both TMJ and normal groups for any changes in the masseteric silent period with variation of the subjects' occlusal force. An analog meter was used to give each subject feedback on how hard the teeth were clenched together. Five silent periods were elicited at each of the four levels of occlusal force from 40% to 100% of maximum force.Results showed a small decrease in silent period duration for both groups when occlusal force was increased.     

从国外专业学位教育看我国口腔医学专业学位研究生人才培养

为了解国外专业学位教育情况和国内口腔医学专业学位教育现状,回顾美国为主的国外专业学位研究生教育历史和特点,总结我国开展口腔医学专业学位研究生教育的现状和目前实施中尚存在的不足,思考并提出适合我国社会需要的口腔医学专业学位研究生教育的想法和问题,建议加强考核评估,完善培养标准,灵活培训方式和学制,强调能力培养,以实现为我国培养高质量口腔医学人才的目标。     

美国《口腔修复学杂志》的统计学方法回顾

目的:了解美国《口腔修复学杂志》统计分析方法的应用状况。方法:抽取了美国《口腔修复学杂志》2001年至2003年的论著448篇,对其所采用的统计方法进行总结、归类和分析。结果:2001年到2003年论著中的统计方法使用率分别为28.06%、48.34%、51.02%,逐年增加(χ2=29.453,P<0.001)。其中常用的统计方法依次为方差分析、多重比较、非参数统计、t检验、直线相关与回归和χ2检验。结论:与国内文献相比,该杂志文献中较复杂的统计方法使用率以及使用多种统计方法的文章的比例较高,使用统计学方法的种类丰富。     

Patient-centered and clinical outcomes of mandibular overdentures retained with the locator system: A prospective observational study

Statement of problem

Whether clinical or demographic variables affect the perception of treatment in terms of quality of life and satisfaction is unknown.

Stress levels of dental students at the Fiji School of Medicine

INTRODUCTION: The Fiji School of Medicine is the primary health care educational institution in Fiji and possesses the only dental school in the Pacific. The oral health programme is a multi-entry/exit programme. The aim of this study was to determine the perceived sources or stress and at risk groups within the undergraduate oral health care programmes. METHODS: A modified version of the Dental Environment Stress questionnaire was used to assess levels of stress for 41 items. RESULTS: A total of 115 undergraduate students participated (response rate = 84%). Of the respondents, 54% were male and 46% were female; 55% were Indo-Fijians, 18% Indigenous-Fijians, 8% Polynesians, 7% Micronesians, whilst Melanesians and others were each 6%. Moderate to severe stressful items were: full loaded day, followed by criticism from clinical supervisors in front of patients, amount of assigned work, fear of failing a course or year, examination and grades, financial resources, fear of employment after graduation and fear of facing parents after failure. Of the questionnaire items, 24% had significant differences across year groups. Overall, third years were most stressed followed by fourth years, fifth years, first years and second years. Indo-Fijians were the most stressed, followed by Indigenous-Fijians, Polynesians, others and Melanesians. Females were significantly more stressed than males for 27% of items. Private fee-paying students were more stressed than sponsored students. CONCLUSION: Overall stress levels were slight to moderate and were higher in senior years, Indo-Fijians, females and private fee-paying students.     

A modified technique for the intraoral assessment of static occlusal contacts

This article describes a procedure in which articulating paper is modified for the intraoral assessment of static occlusal contacts. The rectangular-shaped articulating paper is modified by creating parallel cuts at 2- to 3-mm intervals perpendicular to its long side without completely separating the paper. This modification may improve the accuracy in determining occlusal contacts and therefore facilitate an occlusal adjustment procedure.     

Report on World Workshops on Oral Medicine (WWOM) IV and V: research themes and citation impact

The first World Workshop on Oral Medicine (WWOM) was held in 1988. The portfolio has continued to expand in scope and impact over the past 26 years. Five World Workshops were conducted between 1988 and 2010, focusing on creation of systematic reviews in biomedicine and health care of importance to the international oral medicine community. WWOM VI was conducted in April 2014 and further extended this modeling. This most recent Workshop also fostered creation of the inaugural joint meeting between the American Academy of Oral Medicine and the European Association of Oral Medicine, together with The British Society for Oral Medicine and the Oral Medicine Academy of Australasia. The goal of the WWOM portfolio is to strategically enhance international oral medicine research, education, and clinical practice. To this end, this report summarizes subject areas for WWOM IV (2004) and research recommendations for WWOM V (2010), as well as citation metrics relative to publications from these two conferences. The information is designed to provide research and clinical context for key issues in oral medicine as delineated by the WWOM portfolio over the past 10 years, as well as for projected outcomes of WWOM VI over the next 12 months.     

Clinical assessment of fractured implant abutment screws: The Bernese silicone replica technique

Fractured implant abutment screws can be retrieved with repair or rescue devices. However, whether the screw was completely retrieved or the inner implant body was damaged may be uncertain. A silicone replica technique was recently implemented in Bern and may be the most predictable method available at the moment for clinically assessing the internal implant body. This technique is straightforward and precise and may help dentists determine the internal implant condition when managing a fractured screw.     

Effect of artificial toothbrushing and water storage on the surface roughness and micromechanical properties of tooth-colored CAD-CAM materials

Statement of problem

Because of the different composition of resin-ceramic computer-aided design and computer-aided manufacturing (CAD-CAM) materials, their polishability and their micromechanical properties vary. Moreover, depending on the composition of the materials, their surface roughness and micromechanical properties are likely to change with time.

Cholesterol granuloma embedded in an odontoma of the maxilla

The cholesterol granuloma, a rare entity in the oral cavity, has been given little attention in the dental literature. As a result, there is a lack of accurate data regarding its nomenclature, pathogenesis, and histologic appearance. A new case of cholesterol granuloma in the oral cavity embedded in an odontoma is presented. The literature is reviewed and the nomenclature is clarified.     

机器人在口腔医学领域的应用

近年来,机器人技术发展迅速,医用机器人在临床上的应用日益广泛,特别是在口腔医学领域的应用越来越受到关注.将机器人技术应用于口腔医学领域,将突破传统的治疗模式,为口腔医疗带来一轮新的技术革命.本文结合国内外医用机器人的研究和应用现况,就机器人在口腔医学领域的应用优势、应用现状及发展前景作一综述.     

民间资本开设口腔门诊的前期工作

根据国家医疗卫生执业许可的相关规定,从开设前准备、地点选择、确定医疗机构的性质和类型、申办程序等方面介绍了民间资本开设口腔门诊的前期工作。重点突出可行性分析、人员及资金配备,为投资者提供政策法规和经验上的支持。     

国内口腔扁平苔藓治疗的循证医学分析

目的：对国内有关OLP治疗的临床报道进行循证医学分析，为正确治疗OLP提供临床指导。方法：检索2001年10月以前发表在国内中文期刊上的所有相关文献并进行评估。结果：无A级文献；B级7篇，结果均表明对OLP治疗有效；C级110篇为非随机对照或无对照临床试验，结论的可靠性较差。结论：从循证医学角度来看，目前国内报道的理化治疗对OLP的疗效并不确切；中西医结合可作为现阶段治疗首选。