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  Defining the functional role of cytokines in tooth eruption 

  Volejnikova, Stepanka (Boston University, 1999)

  Tooth eruption provides an excellent model to examine osseous metabolism as bone resorption (occlusal area), and formation (apical area), occur simultaneously and are spatially separated. Monocytes are thought to play an ...
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  Comparison of two methodologies for testing cyclic fatigue resistance of nickel-titanium rotary files 

  Yang, Eugenia You Yea (Boston University, 2015)

  Nickel titanium (NiTi) rotary files have become an important adjunct to endodontic treatment of the root canal system. However, despite the many advantages, Ni-Ti rotary files have a risk of unexpected fracture without any ...
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  CBCT-derived norms for tip and torque in Caucasians 

  Woland, Bradley David (Boston University, 2014)

  Background: Previous CBCT studies have established standards for mesiodistal angulations and faciolingual inclinations of the dentition in a non-Caucasian population. These standards help ensure proper root positioning, ...
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  The structural and physical properties of endodontic instruments 

  Germain, Lisa P. (Boston University, 1981)

  Endodontic instruments are manufactured by many companies throughout the world.　Since no evidence exists in the literature concerning the variable quality of the instruments on the market, the following investigation was ...
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  Gender differences in oral health of seniors 

  Krishnamoorthi, Prithviraj (Boston University, 2010)

  Objectives: To describe the oral health of Rhode Island Seniors and to evaluate gender differences in oral health. Methods: This is a cross-sectional study of individuals who underwent oral screening at the HeathLink ...
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  A comparative study of trends in dental assistant utilization among dentists in Grand Rapids, Michigan and Boston, Massachusetts 

  LeGallee, Bunny L. (Boston University, 1985)

  The purpose of this study was to determine whether the changes currently evolving in the delivery of dental care are affecting the way in which dental assistants are being utilized and, if so, whether the training offered ...
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  Assessment of mirror image facial asymmetries in monozygotic and dizygotic twins 

  Vincelette, Elise M. (Boston University, 2015)

  Background: Mirror imaging in identical twins has long been noted and suggests that left-right asymmetry may become established early in embryogenesis. However, it is not known whether the clinical reports of “mirroring” ...
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  A comprehensive dental program for Boston's Native American community 

  Mann, Madalyn L.; Boston Indian Council (Boston University, 1976)

  Until recently, little attention has been directed toward meeting the dental needs of Boston’s Native American community. Through the cooperation and support of Boston University School of Graduate Dentistry and the Boston ...
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  Mandibular anesthesia for endodontic procedures : a comparison of the mandibular block combined with a lingual supplemental injection versus the periodontal ligament injection gun delivery system 

  Koshiyama, Robert S. (Boston University, 1983)

  Profound anesthesia is of paramount importance to the endodontist when treating vital cases. Many a clinician has experienced the frustration of attempting root canal therapy upon an inadequately-anesthetized “hot” mandibular ...
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  Three-dimensional CBCT analysis of cranial base symmetry 

  Lalani, Sara (Boston University, 2015)

  Background: Craniofacial skeletal asymmetry is a common finding in the general population that often goes undetected. Interest in this topic has led to many studies aimed at describing this type of asymmetry, its distribution ...

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