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Recent advances in the development of GTR/GBR membranes for periodontal regeneration—A materials perspective by Bottino, Marco C, Thomas, Vinoy, Schmidt, Gudrun, Vohra, Yogesh K, Chu, Tien-Min Gabriel, Kowolik, Michael J, Janowski, Gregg M

“…Abstract Periodontitis is a major chronic inflammatory disorder that can lead to the destruction of the periodontal tissues and, ultimately, tooth loss. To…”
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Investigating the Response of Human Neutrophils to Hydrophilic and Hydrophobic Micro-Rough Titanium Surfaces by El Kholy, Karim, Buser, Daniel, Wittneben, Julia-Gabriella, Bosshardt, Dieter D., Van Dyke, Thomas E., Kowolik, Michael J.

“…Various treatments have been used to change both the topography and chemistry of titanium surfaces, aiming to enhance tissue response and reduce healing times…”
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Endotoxemia and the host systemic response during experimental gingivitis by Wahaidi, Vivian Y., Kowolik, Michael J., Eckert, George J., Galli, Dominique M.

“…Wahaidi VY, Kowolik MJ, Eckert GJ, Galli DM: Endotoxemia and the host systemic response during experimental gingivitis. J Clin Periodontol 2011; 38: 412–417…”
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Controlling bacterial contamination of dental impression guns by Westergard, Eric J., BS, Romito, Laura M., DDS, MS, Kowolik, Michael J., BDS, FDS, PhD, Palenik, Charles John, MS, PhD, MBA

“…ABSTRACT Background Dental impression material handgun cartridge dispensers are contaminated easily during clinical use. The authors attempted to quantify…”
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Responses of Human Neutrophils to Nicotine and/or Porphyromonas gingivalis by Al‐Shibani, Nouf K., Labban, Nawaf Y., Kowolik, Michael J., Ruby, John D., Windsor, L. Jack

“…Background: Tobacco smoking is considered a major modifiable risk factor for periodontal disease. Nicotine is the addictive ingredient in tobacco and has been…”
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Association Between Edentulism and Angina Pectoris in Mexican Adults Aged 35 Years and Older: A Multivariate Analysis of a Population‐Based Survey by Medina‐Solís, Carlo Eduardo, Pontigo‐Loyola, América Patricia, Pérez‐Campos, Eduardo, Hernández‐Cruz, Pedro, Ávila‐Burgos, Leticia, Kowolik, Michael J., Maupomé, Gerardo

“…Background: The possible association between oral infection and chronic inflammation and cardiovascular disease risk has been studied intensively. The present…”
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Association Between Obstructive Sleep Apnea and Periodontitis Among Male Adults Attending a Primary Healthcare Facility in Jordan by Al Habashneh, Rola, Khassawneh, Basheer, Khader, Yousef S, Abu-Jamous, Yousef, Kowolik, Michael J

“…To determine the association between periodontitis and a high risk for obstructive sleep apnea (HR-OSA). A sample of 296 males with a mean (±SD) age 40 (8.5)…”
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Changes in Gingival Dimensions Following Connective Tissue Grafts for Root Coverage: Comparison of Two Procedures by Han, Jung S., John, Vanchit, Blanchard, Steven B., Kowolik, Michael J., Eckert, George J.

“…Background: The purpose of this study was to investigate the changes in gingival dimensions and root coverage using the same surgical procedure but varying the…”
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Resistance of fluorescent‐labelled Actinobacillus actinomycetemcomitans strains to phagocytosis and killing by human neutrophils by Permpanich, Piyanuj, Kowolik, Michael J., Galli, Dominique M.

“…Summary Neutrophils are initially the predominant cells involved in the host defence of bacterial infections, including periodontal disease. Aggressive…”
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The Applicability of Half‐Mouth Examination to Periodontal Disease Assessment in Untreated Adult Populations by Dowsett, Sherie A., Eckert, George J., Kowolik, Michael J.

“…Background: Data from whole‐mouth examinations are the gold standard for accurate assessment of periodontal disease. Since periodontal destruction exhibits…”
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Partial‐Mouth Assessment of Periodontal Disease in an Adult Population of the United States by Owens, Jason D., Dowsett, Sherie A., Eckert, George J., Zero, Domenick T., Kowolik, Michael J.

“…Background: It has been previously demonstrated, using periodontal data from an untreated population, that half‐mouth assessment of six sites/tooth provides an…”
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Periodontal Assessment by Right‐ and Left‐Handed Examiners: Is There a Difference? by Khan, Saba M., Blanchard, Steven B., Dowsett, Sherie A., Eckert, George J., Kowolik, Michael J.

“…Background: Multiple factors that influence the precision of periodontal probing measurements have been identified. These factors can be categorized as being…”
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The Effect of Shared Genetic and Environmental Factors on Periodontal Disease Parameters in Untreated Adult Siblings in Guatemala by Dowsett, Sherie A., Archila, Luis, Foroud, Tatiana, Koller, Daniel, Eckert, George J., Kowolik, Michael J.

“…Background: Increasing evidence supports the role of genetic factors in susceptibility to infectious diseases, including chronic periodontitis. The role of…”
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Systemic Neutrophil Response Resulting From Dental Plaque Accumulation by Kowolik, Michael J., Dowsett, Sherie A., Rodriguez, Jessica, De La Rosa R, Manuel, Eckert, George J.

“…Background: There is considerable current interest in putative relationships between oral and systemic diseases. Since the host response to oral bacteria may…”
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Gingival evaluation of the pediatric cardiac patient by Nosrati, Erez, Eckert, George J, Kowolik, Michael J, Ho, Jason G, Schamberger, Marcus S, Kowolik, Joan E

“…Children with congenital cardiovascular diseases (CCDs) who suffer from dental diseases have an increased risk of infective endocarditis. In the light of…”
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Effect of cellulose acetate materials on the oxidative burst of human neutrophils by Moore, Michelle A., Kaplan, David S., Picciolo, Grace L., Wallis, Roland R., Kowolik, Michael J.

“…Following adverse clinical events involving seven patients undergoing renal dialysis using 12‐year‐old cellulose acetate hemodialyzers, this in vitro study was…”
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Endotoxemia and the host systemic response during experimental gingivitis: Endotoxemia and the systemic response by Wahaidi, Vivian Y., Kowolik, Michael J., Eckert, George J., Galli, Dominique M.

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Leukocyte response to dental plaque accumulation: a risk factor for heart disease? by Kowolik, Michael J, Dowsett, Sherie A

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Oral health status of an indigenous adult population of Central America by Dowsett, S A, Archila, L, Kowolik, M J

“…To determine the caries experience and periodontal disease status in adults of an indigenous rural community of Guatemala, and assess the suitability for…”
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Pharmacodynamic and pharmacokinetic effects in gingival crevicular fluid from re-dosing during brushing by Barlow, Ashley P, Zhou, Xiaojie, Barnes, John E, Hoke, Steve H, Eichhold, Thomas H, Gibb, Roger D, Ramji, Nivedita B, He, Tao, Hunt, Sheri A, Kowolik, Michael J, Somogyi-Mann, Marta

“…The IntelliClean System from Sonicare and Crest combines a rechargeable sonic power toothbrush and a novel liquid toothpaste into one integrated system,…”
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