Portal de Periódicos da CAPES

2008 university theses

2009; Elsevier BV; Volume: 135; Issue: 3 Linguagem: Inglês

10.1016/j.ajodo.2009.01.006

1097-6752

Alex Jacobson,

Dental Education, Practice, Research

Indiana University Prevalence and severity of incipient caries (“white spot”) lesions after treatment with fixed orthodontic appliances in a graduate orthodontic program: influencing factors, by Joshua A. Chapman. Association of marginal ridge discrepancies and root angulation errors using the American Board of Orthodontics objective grading system, by Christopher L. Crane. Determination of the 3D load system for space closure using keyhole and teardrop closing loops in a full arch simulation, by Steven W. Gajda. Relative risk of Class II Division 2 malocclusion and/or dental developmental anomalies in first degree relatives of probands with Class II Division 2 malocclusion, by Michael W. Morrison. Demographic changes in ethnicity in an urban orthodontic clinic and comparison of two methods to define patient ancestry, by Rebecca M. Ortenzio. Patient satisfaction with treatment experience and outcome as delivered by a graduate orthodontic program, by Ariadna Torres-Gorena. Evaluation of COMT and CYP19 gene polymorphisms in association with onset of puberty and craniofacial growth, by Jing Zhou. University of Iowa Chin development in extant modern humans: A longitudinal study of a normal sample, by Laura E. Low. The effect of maxillary anteroposterior position on soft tissue profile esthetics in headgear treated patients, by Kyle R. Mann. The expression profiles of extracellular matrix proteins in the developing dentition, by Laura D. Milnor. Investigation of facial suture forces, by Todd W. Rasch. Virginia Commonwealth University Alternative orthodontic bonding protocol using self etching primer, by Rush-Baker G. Caldwell. Treatment outcomes and retention in Medicaid and non-Medicaid orthodontic patients, by Ashkan Ghaffari. The psychosocial influence of dental esthetics in adolescents as judged by peers, by Scott T. Henson. Orthodontic bracket bond strength using self-etching primer with or without pumice or acid etch pretreatment, by Ana Paula DeCastro. University of Louisville Comparative linear accuracy and reliability of cone beam CT derived 2-dimensional images and conventional lateral cephalometric images using photostimulable storage phosphors, by Mazyar Moshiri. University of Michigan Treatment outcomes with the light force chin cup appliance: A retrospective analysis, by Aubrey A. F. Barrett. Volumetric airway measurements of pre-orthognathic cleft lip and cleft palate patients using 3D imaging, by Mindy J. Greenblatt. Spontaneous correction of Class II malocclusion in expansion patients: A prospective clinical study, by Susie S. Guest. Smile esthetics: Evaluating smile esthetics through attention to facial muscular activity, by Angela I-Chun Lin. Orthognathic surgery outcomes: The role of possible selves, by Elizabeth A. Meade. Rotational resistance and orthagonal pull-out strength of orthodontic microimplants placed in the maxillae and mandibles of pig cadavers, by Bryan P. Nakfoor. The incidence of caries lesions for patients treated with comprehensive orthodontics: a retrospective analysis, by Amy Eileen Richter. Oregon Health & Science University (2007) A cephalometric comparison of the effects of cervical and high-pull headgear on high mandibular plane angle cases, by Gabriela Aranda. Comparison of protein composition in stimulated vs. unstimulated whole human saliva, by Chad D. Carver. Retrospective evaluation of a modified bonded lingual retainer for the maxillary incisors, by Katherine M. Masaki. Position of the lips and facial profile: Preferences of orthodontists versus lay people, by Sheriann K. Shimogaki. University of Missouri at Kansas City Regulation of sclerostin expression in osteocytes by mechanical loading, by Nellie A. Kim-Weroha. Genetic components determining familial hypodontia, by Patrick Riggs Briscoe. Case Western Reserve University Image distortion and spatial resolution of a commercially available CBCT, by John W. Ballrick. Three-dimensional analysis of root surface area using CBCT, by Boyd D. Martin, III. Changes in hyoid bone position following rapid palatal expansion in adolescents, by Austin Phoenix. A study of the most common retention protocols prescribed in the United States, by Eric J. Hughes. Albert Einstein Medical Center Comparison of treatment outcomes for patients with unilateral cleft lip and palate from the same center: An internal audit of surgical results via cephalometric analysis, by J. Jacob Chartier. Comparison of treatment outcomes for patients with cleft lip and palate from the same center: An internal audit of bone graft results, by Audra R. Kiefer. Efficacy of a filled resin sealant in the prevention of decalcification during orthodontic treatment, an in vivo study, by Cary Leizer. Ohio State University Esthetics and smile characteristics from the layperson's perspective: A computer based survey study, part I, by Alan Joseph Ker. Esthetics and smile characteristics from the layperson's perspective: A computer based survey study, part II, by Richard W. Chan. Attractiveness, acceptability and value of orthodontic appliances, by Michael David Rosvall. A comparison of incisor inclination in patients with Class III malocclusion treated with orthognathic surgery or orthodontic camouflage, by Beth Ann Troy. Importance of the initial orthodontic office visit: Development of a questionnaire, by Brian Lingg St. Louis. Validity and reliability of peer assessment rating index scores of digital and plaster models, by Curtis Kyo-shin Andrews. University of Illinois (2007) Assessment of satisfaction levels for users of orthodontic practice management software, by Howard Choi. Jacksonville University Effect of fluoride prophylactic agents on the mechanical properties of nickel-titanium based orthodontic closed coil springs, by Daniella Browning. Attractiveness of the gummy smile: A layperson perspective, by Oleg E. Eisenstein. A clinical comparison of incisor alignment with a fiber reinforced composite arch wire and conventional metal arch wires, by Gregory Trapnell. Comparison of conventional cephalometric radiographic analysis to cephalometric radiographs rendered from CBCT, by Blain Ross Jacobson. Comparison of the retentive abilities of the BioMers wire and the standard wraparound retainer, by Jeff Trapnell. Most favored facial profiles among four racial groups, by Louis Kubala. The incidence of root resorption analyzed via panoramic radiographs, after comprehensive orthodontic treatment, by Richard Lee. The prevalence of arch form asymmetries pre and post orthodontic treatment, by Lauren Lockhart. Comparison of inclination and bone surrounding the apex of mandibular incisors utilizing digital and CBCT generated cephalometric radiographs, by Dennis Mauro. In-vitro study on comparison of shear bond strength between conventional acid etching and air abrasion of human enamel, by Herbert Murillo. The perceived need for orthodontic treatment for female teens who are facially attractive versus those who have an average facial appearance, by Jason M. Rice. A comparison of reliability of measurements of computer based digital models and digital photography, by Thomas Rollins. In vitro effects of topical fluoride formulations on elastomeric chains, by Timothy Stuhlmiller. Prevalence of symptoms and risk of sleep apnea in the orthodontic patient population, by Marco Pinto. University of Manitoba Bolton discrepancy in a selected Canadian population, by Magdalena A. Barnard. Quantification of forces dissipated through bone when using rapid maxillary expansion, by Nicholas Karaiskos. Motivations and future life, career and practice plans of orthodontic residents in Canada and the United States, by James Noble. University of Washington Incisor intrusion in adults: The effects on alveolar bone level and root length, by Lucien J. Bellamy. Dietary consistency and the midline sutures: A study in growing pigs, by Amrit K. Burn. Effects of malocclusion and its treatment on the quality of life of adolescents, by Kelly Ryan. Angiogenesis of a mandibular distraction osteogenesis site and its relationship to masticatory strain, by Zongyang Sun. A cephalometric and electromyographic study of anterior open bite in patients of East-African ethnicity, by Fereshteh Yousefzadeh. University of Florida Effectiveness of CVM-based treatment timing in changing facial bone size and position in Class II patients, by James Daniel Jones. Effects of analgesics on pre- and post-separator pain, by Shreena Patel. Central targeting of trigeminal primary afferent nerve terminals via intracisternal injection of RTX and its effect on pain behavior, by Melanie M. Wexel. Effects of Class II treatment on third molar angulation and anterior PAR component, by Noelle F. Williams. University of Toronto An evaluation of computer-aided learning in orthodontics, by Harold Rosenberg. A study comparing the frictional characteristics of six commercially available self-ligating bracket systems, by Christa L. Oliver. The relationship between mandibular growth and cervical vertebral maturation in males, by Gina Ball. Neutrophil tissue delivery, early immune protection and quality of life in neutropenia, by Chrisovalantou Cheretakis. New Jersey Dental School Dynamic, mechanical, and thermal behavior of nickel titanium, stainless steel, and beta-titanium orthodontic archwires, by Irina Lovinescu. Case complexity and case distribution among orthodontic residents at the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey's Postgraduate Orthodontic Program, by David J. Caggiano. Comparative effect of ibuprofen and acetaminophen on tooth movement and pain following orthodontic separator placement, by Tania Saint Amand. Assessment of dental appearance by orthodontists and lay people following changes in maxillary lateral incisor vertical position, by Corey Turk. University of Maryland The revised Bauru yardstick for bilateral clefts: Evaluation and initial application for intercenter outcome assessment, by Jason L. Shoe. The effects of mouthrinses on the properties of elastomeric chains, by Christine Ferrell. Working time evaluation of light activated orthodontic adhesives (an in vitro study), by Brandon D. Martin. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Temporary anchorage devices for maxillary protraction: 3D analysis of treatment outcomes, by Gavin C. Heymann. Treatment of pain following initial arch wire placement, by Sean Murdock. Craniofacial variations in the tricho-dento-osseus syndrome, by Tung T. Nguyen. Break-even analysis of Medicaid versus fee for service in orthodontic practice: North Carolina as a case study, by John Murdock. Evaluation of the maxillary dental midline relative to the face, by David A. Rothas. Pharyngeal airway volume and shape from cone-beam CT: Relationship to facial morphology, by Dan Grauer. Medication use and recovery in orthognathic surgery patients, by Jared C. Blacker. Boston University Comparison of treatment outcome and stability of the results between selective alveolar decortication and traditional orthodontic treatment, by Paula Ohara. Micro-CT analysis of osteopenia following selective alveolar decortication and tooth movement, by Khiem B. Pham-Nguyen. Periodontal care improves short-term quality of life and satisfaction with diabetes care, by Gregory F. Pezza. Effect of alumina scaffold coated nanocrystal hydroxyapatite on its mechanical properties and cells seeding, by Bancha Samruajbenjakun. Effect of wire torquing on clips of self-ligating brackets, by Shirley Weinberger. The effect of static and dynamic testing on orthodontic latex and non-latex elastics, by Ali S. Aljhani (2007). Serum cytokine profiles associated with different stages of orthodontic tooth movement in rats with or without selective alveolar bone decortication, by Mohammed Tareq Alzeitani (2007). Comparison of the coefficient of friction of different self ligating brackets, by Richa Dutta (2007). Evaluation of SLB clip breaking force, by Afaf Abdulrahim Dahlan (2007). State University of New York at Buffalo The effect of the Bimler functional appliance treatment on Class II Division 1 patients, by Babak Yousefi. Treatment effects of the Bimler functional appliance on Class II Division 2 malocclusion, by Robert P. Bolton (2007). A survey of Invisalign ClinCheck modifications and the types of cases treated using Invisalign: General dentists vs. orthodontists, by Benjamin R. Gregg (2007). Effect of the Bimler functional appliance treatment on Class III patients, by Mhd Hazem Makhsida (2007). Evaluation of skeletal asymmetry in patients with posterior crossbites, by Nancy Kate Pancko (2007). Cephalometric changes observed following long term use of the Bimler functional appliance in Class II Division 1 malocclusions, by Mark R. Clauss (2007). Columbia University The effect of MEPE-ASARM fragment on mineralization in a gel diffusion system, by Jared Reed Brown. Investigation of maxillary impacted canines in regards to maxillary spatial orientation and transverse dimension, by Ivana Wan-Yee Chow. The hyoid complex analysis, by Jason M. Hartman. Investigation of unilateral vs. bilateral canine impaction in the context of spatial orientation and transverse width of the maxilla, by David Luk. The systemic impact of orthodontics on levels of hs-CRP, IL-6, and TNF-a: A case report, by Ali Saadat. Management of periodontal disease and diabetes mellitus in the orthodontic office, by Hong Yin. Loma Linda University Recognizing a dysfunctional swallowing pattern using surface electromyography (sEMG), by Michelle F. Couto. Comparison of mandibular alveolar bone with facial type using CBCT, by Jason M. Loop. Buccal bone changes following rapid maxillary expansion (RME) long-term results, by Elena S. Iacob. Orthodontic mini-implant failure: Assessing the relationship to bone quality using QCBCT, by Joshua Schneider. Cephalometric analysis using magnetic resonance imaging, by Wade A. Williams. Characterization of rhBMP-2 induced heterotopic bone subjected to distraction osteogenesis, by Anne J. Yoon.