Faculty of Dentistry
Recent Deposits
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Development of an in vivo model to investigate the effects of three adhesive removal methods around orthodontic brackets: A pilot study
Background Orthodontic treatment has increased significantly over the last two decades, however the prevalence of biofilm related complications in the form of white spot lesions (WSLs) is still unquestionably prevalent. ... -
A longitudinal study of tooth formation and root resorption from birth to preadolescence
The findings of the present study provide information of considerable clinical value to the orthodontist and pedodontist. They also contain basic data for those interested in child growth and they contribute to the normative ... -
Oral Behaviours and Masseter Activity in Patients with Masticatory Muscle Pain
Background: Myogenous pain of the chewing muscles is a subgroup of temporomandibular disorder (TMD). It is a complex condition not fully understood at this time. One possible causal factor of myogenous TMD may be overloading ... -
Dental caries, tooth wear and dietary sugar intake in a sample of Northland Māori.
Background In New Zealand, there are well known disparities in oral health between different ethnicities and groups with different socioeconomic status. It has been recently shown that Māori are 1.8 times more likely to ... -
Effect of incisal preparation design on stress distribution and load-to-failure of ceramic veneers
Background: The incisal preparation designs for ceramic veneers have been widely discussed in the dental literature. Incisal preparation can be divided into two broad categories: overlap and non-overlap. The overlap group ... -
The Restorative Management of Dental Caries affecting Children and Adolescents in New Zealand
Background With an increase in knowledge and understanding and alongside the development of materials, there has been a fundamental change in the management of dental caries. Contemporary management is governed by minimal ... -
Resonance frequency analysis in assessing implant stability: a retrospective analysis
Background: Resonance frequency analysis (RFA) has been proposed as a non-invasive tool for evaluating implant stability. It provides quantitative measurements (implant stability quotients, ISQs) supplementary to conventional ... -
Does Candida albicans influence oral carcinogenesis?
Oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC) has a multifactorial aetiology. The advanced disease is associated with significant morbidity and mortality. Many OSCC are preceded by clinically apparent oral potentially malignant ... -
Novel approach to treat root caries: A pilot study to investigate Chlorhexidine-modified Glass Ionomer Cement applied using ART
Background: Root caries is common amongst the older population. The risk of caries increases with irregular attenders and special need groups. A simple, reliable and cost- effective therapeutic method is required to deal ... -
Effects of OTX008, a galectin-1 inhibitor, on oral squamous cell carcinoma cells in vitro
Oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC) is a common cancer that is currently associated with significant morbidity and poor mortality, and for which targeted therapeutics have yet to be proved effective. Galectin-1 is a ... -
Manuka-Derived Products as an Adjunct to Scaling and Root Planing in the Treatment of Chronic Periodontitis
Antibiotics and antiseptics are used as locally-delivered antimicrobial adjuncts in conjunction with scaling and root planing (SRP), mostly to treat non-responding and recurrent deep periodontal pockets. Adjunctive therapy ... -
Psychosocial aspects of periodontal disease diagnosis and treatment
Patient-reported outcomes (PROs) have attracted interest in periodontal research as our focus shifts from clinician-centric endpoints. PROs generate meaningful insight into the impact of a condition on patients. This ... -
Quality Evaluation of Dental Records and Patient Satisfaction following Periodontal Surgery
Background and aim: Accurate record keeping is essential in daily clinical practice. An audit of clinical records over a specific period helps practitioners to evaluate and improve their performance and deliver a better ... -
Evaluation of 3D Printed and Soft Milled Cobalt Chromium Alloy for Prosthodontic Applications
Background: The incorporation of digital dentistry into dental practices has greatly impacted the conventional dental workflow. This process has given clinicians access to additional treatment options, with more predictable ... -
Sheep mandibular animal models for dental implantology research
This inquiry investigated the suitability of the jaw of domestic sheep as an animal model for dental implantology research. Initially, parameters for osseous healing of critical size defects (CSD) in the sheep mandible ... -
Treatment of obstructive sleep apnoea with oral appliances
The use of oral appliances for the treatment of obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) has become an established treatment choice. To date, follow-up data on the effects of such treatment on the facial skeleton, pharynx and occlusion ... -
Primary tooth pulp as a source of progenitor cells for tissue regeneration
Primary tooth pulp cells have a unique character that can be attributed to their neural crest origin. The long-term aim of this research is to utilise these cells to regenerate dentine–pulp complexes in damaged immature ... -
Taphonomic alteration to juvenile porcine bone after exposure to a marine environment
Research into the effects of different aquatic environments, particularly marine environments, on the taphonomic alteration of the skeleton, is an under-studied area of forensic research. Taphonomic alteration is ... -
Presence and Origin of Titanium Particles in Peri-implant Tissues
Implant prostheses have complications that compromise peri-implant health and marginal bone. In addition to pathogenic bacterial biofilm, other determinants, such as implant surface deterioration, Ti particulates in ... -
Development of an Anatomical Head Model, using Simulant Materials, to measure Traumatic Brain Injury
Head injury biomechanics is a complex area involving a combination of physical and biological principles. Blunt force head injury mechanisms remain poorly understood, especially repetitive short duration high impacts which ...