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2018 Bhardwaj RG, Al-Khabbaz A, Karched M. Cytokine Induction of Peripheral Blood Mononuclear cells from the Biofilms of Granulicatella and Abiotrophia. Spp. Microb Pathog 2018: 114. Kamal M. Doctoral Dissertation. “Translational Studies on Grafting Materials in Alveolar Cleft Repair”. Maastricht University Press. The Netherlands. Oct 2018. ISBN 9789463233163. Kamal M, Andersson L, Al-Asfour A, Bartella AK, Gremse F, Rosenhain S, Gabato S, Hölzle F, Kessler P, Lethaus B. Bone regeneration in rabbit calvarial critical-sized defects filled with composite in situ formed xenogenic dentin and biphasic tricalcium phosphate/hyroxyapatite mixture. J Biomed Mater Res B Appl Biomater. 2018 Sep 25. doi: 10.1002/jbm.b.34171. Bartella AK, Flick N, Kamal M, Steegmann J, Kloss-Brandstätter A, Teichmann J, Hölzle F, Lethaus B. Hand Perfusion in Patients with Physiological or Pathological Allen's Tests. J Reconstr Microsurg. 2018 Aug 12. doi: 10.1055/s-0038-1668159. M. Kamal, A.H. Ziyab, A. Bartella, D. Mitchell, A. Al-Asfour, F. Hölzle, P. Kessler, B. Lethaus. Volumetric comparison of autogenous bone and tissue-engineered bone replacement materials in alveolar cleft repair: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Br J Oral Maxillofac Surg. 2018 Jul;56(6):453-462. doi: 10.1016/j.bjoms.2018.05.007. Mohammad Kamal, Felix Gremse, Stefanie Rosenhain, Alexander K. Bartella, Frank Hölzle, Peter Kessler, Bernd Lethaus. Comparison of Bone Grafts From Various Donor Sites in Human Bone Specimens. J Craniofac Surg. 2018 May 14. doi: 10.1097/SCS.0000000000004586. Juliana-Theresa Schell, Andrea Petermann-Meyer, Anita Kloss-Brandstätter, Alexander K. Bartella, Mohammad Kamal, Frank Hölzle, Bernd Lethaus, Jan Teichmann. Distress thermometer for preoperative screening of patients with oral squamous cell carcinoma. Journal of Cranio-Maxillofacial Surgery 05/2018;, DOI:10.1016/j.jcms.2018.04.022. A.K. Bartella, A.-K. Sander, M. Kamal, J. Steegmann, A. Kloss-Brandstätter, J. Teichmann, F. Hölzle, B. Lethaus. Preoperative assessment of the risk of postoperative death in patients with oral squamous cell carcinoma: a consideration beyond age, sex, and stage of cancer. British Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery 04/2018;, DOI:10.1016/j.bjoms.2018.03.006. A K Bartella, C Lechner, M Kamal, J Steegmann, F Hölzle, B Lethaus. The safety of paediatric dentistry procedures under general anaesthesia. A five-year experience of a tertiary care center. European Journal of Paediatric Dentistry 03/2018; 19(1):44-48., DOI:10.23804/ejpd.2018.19.01.08. TOP 2015 Boynes SG, Abdulwahab M, Kershner E, Mickens F, Riley A. Analysis of parental factors and parent-child communication with pediatric patients referred for nitrous oxide administration in a rural community health center setting. Boynes et al. Oral Biology and Dentistry 2014; ISSN 2053-5775;Vol 2 Article 10.* Jaafar A, Abdulwahab M, Al-Hashemi E. Influence of Rescuers’ Gender and Body Mass Index on Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation according to the American Heart Association 2010 Resuscitation Guidelines. Intl Scholarly Research Notices, Volume 2015 (2015), Article ID 246398, 5pgs. Aljateeli M, Koticha, Bashutski, Sugai, Braun, Giannobile, Wang. Surgical Periodontal Therapy with and without Initial Scaling and Root Planning in the Management of Chronic Periodontitis: a Randomized Clinical Trial. Journal of Clinical Periodontology. 2014 July;41(7): 693-700.* Alnaggar D, Andersson L. Emergency management of traumatic dental injuries in 42 countries. Dent Traumatol. 2015; 31: 89–96. Jafarzadeh H, Sarraf Shirazi A, Andersson L. The most-cited articles in dental, oral, and maxillofacial traumatology during 64 years. Dent Traumatol. 2015;31:350-60. Ben Hassan MW, Andersson L, Lucas PW. Stiffness characteristics of splints for fixation of traumatized teeth. Dent Traumatol. 2015; 8. doi: 10.1111/edt.12234. [Epub ahead of print]. Andersson L. Our duty to promote local emergency services for traumatic dental injuries. Contemp Clin Dent. 2015;6:S1-2. Andersson L. Jens Andreasen 80 years young. Dent Traumatol. 2015;31:339. Andersson L. After nine years as Editor-in-Chief. Dent Traumatol. 2015;31:421. 2014 Al-Asfour A, Farzad P, Andersson L, Joseph B, Dahlin C. Host tissue reactions of non-demineralized autogenic and xenogenic dentin blocks implanted in a non-osteogenic environment. An experimental study in rabbits. Dent Traumatol. 2014;30:198-203. Al-Kharafi L, Al-Hajery D, Andersson L. Orthognathic Surgery: Pretreatment Information and Patient Satisfaction. Medical Principles and Practices. 2014;23:218-224. Andersson L, Al-Asfour A, Kanagaraja S. Chapter 8 - Extraction of teeth. Pogrel MA, Kahnberg K-E, Andersson L (editors) Essentials of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Oxford Wiley-Blackwell 2014. Andersson L, Renton T, Lysell L, Hossaini M. Chapter 9 - Management of impacted teeth. Pogrel MA, Kahnberg K-E, Andersson L (editors) Essentials of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Oxford Wiley-Blackwell 2014. Andersson L, Pogrel AM. Chapter 10 - Nerve involvement on Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. Pogrel MA, Kahnberg K-E, Andersson L (editors) Essentials of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Oxford Wiley-Blackwell 2014. Andersson L, Tsukiboshi M, Andreasen JO. Chapter 11 - Autotransplantation of teeth. Pogrel MA, Kahnberg K-E, Andersson L (editors) Essentials of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Oxford Wiley-Blackwell 2014. Andersson L, Carotte P, Murray C. Chapter 18 - Endodontic surgery. Pogrel MA, Kahnberg K-E, Andersson L (editors) Essentials of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Oxford Wiley-Blackwell 2014. Andersson L, Basa S, Uckan S, Kisnisci R. Chapter 13 - Preprosthetic and and Oral Soft tissue surgery. Pogrel MA, Kahnberg K-E, Andersson L (editors)Essentials of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Oxford Wiley-Blackwell 2014. Andersson L. Chapter 26 - Traumatic Dental Injuries Pogrel MA, Kahnberg K-E, Andersson L (editors) Essentials of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Oxford Wiley-Blackwell 2014. Andersson L, Schutz P, Bast B, Metzger MC, Weyer N, Schön R, Schmelzeisen R, Chung W, Costello BJ. Chapter 27 - Maxillofacial Bone fractures. Pogrel MA, Kahnberg K-E, Andersson L (editors) Essentials of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Oxford Wiley-Blackwell 2014. Andersson L, Serafin B, Kochgerian P, Haug RH. Chapter 28 - Soft tissue Injuries. Pogrel MA, Kahnberg K-E, Andersson L (editors) Essentials of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Oxford Wiley-Blackwell 2014. Andersson L. An amazingly strong development. Editorial. Dent Traumatol 2014;30:87. TOP 2013 Al-Asfour A, Tengvall P, Andersson L, Dahlin C. Histologic analysis of a novel extracellullar matrix membrane for guided bone regeneration: an experimental study in rabbits. Int J Period Res Dent 2013;33:177-183. Al-Asfour A, Andersson L, Kamal M, Joseph B. New bone formation around xenogenic dentin grafts to rabbit tibia marrow. Dent Traumatol 2013; 29:455-460. *Aljateeli, Fu, Wang. Managing Peri-implant Bone Loss: Current Understanding. Clinical Implant Dentistry and Related Research 2012;14(Suppl 1)109-118 Aljateeli, Wang. Implant Microdesigns and Their Impact on Osseointegration. Implant Dentistry. 2013;22:127-132. Koticha, Chan, Aljateeli, Edwards, Wang. Foreign Body Embedded in the Schneiderian Membrane. Clin Adv Period 2013;dio:10.1902/cap.2013.120104. Aljateeli, Giannobile, Wang. Locally Delivered Antibiotics for the Management of Periodontitis- Current Understanding. J Michigan Dent Assoc 2013;95:46-51. Andersson L. Epidemiology of traumatic dental injuries. J Endod. 2013;39(3Suppl):S2-5. Haroon I, Sabti M, Andersson L, Sharma P. Perception of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery by Medical and Dental Health Care Professionals in Kuwait. J Oral Maxillofac Surg, Medicine, and Pathology, 2013;25:5–11. Andersson L. Epidemiology of traumatic dental injuries. Pediatr Dent. 2013;35:102-105. McKenna G, Ziada H. Periodontal Manifestations of Chronic Atypical Neutrophilic Dermatosis With Lipodystrophy and Elevated Temperature (CANDLE) Syndrome in an 11 Year Old Patient. Clin Adv Period DOI: 10.1902/cap.2013.130071. McKenna G, Ziada H, Allen PF. Prosthodontic rehabilitation of a patient using a swing-lock lower denture after segmental mandibulectomy. Eur J Prosthodont Restor Dent 2013; 21:141-144. Anweigi L, Finbarr Allen P, Ziada H. Impact of resin bonded bridgework on quality of life of patients with hypodontia. J Dent 2013; 41:683-688. Anweigi L, Allen PF, Ziada H. The use of the Oral Health Impact Profile to measure the impact of mild, moderate and severe hypodontia on oral health-related quality of life in young adults. J Oral Rehabil 2013; 40:603-608. Al-Khabbaz AK, Al-Shammari KF, Abdulaziz H, Majedah Abdul-Rasoul. Periodontal Health of Children with Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus In Kuwait: A case Controlled Study. Med Princ Pract 2013;22:144–149. DOI: 10.1159/000342624. Meaney S, Anweigi L, Ziada H, Allen F. Reply: The impact of hypodontia: a qualitative study on the experiences of patients. Eur J Orthod 2013;35:550. Svensson P, Andersson L. Cutting the cake! Publication ethics in science. J Oral Rehabil 2013;40:483. Andersson L. Need for comparative studies on injuries caused by traffic. Dent Traumatol 2013;29:1. Andersson L, Svensson P. Cutting the cake! publication ethics in science. Dent Traumatol 2013;29:171. 2012 Rompikuntal PK, Thay B, Khan MK, Alanko J, Penttinen AM, Asikainen S, Wai SN, Oscarsson J. Perinuclear localization of internalized outer membrane vesicles carrying active cytolethal distending toxin from Aggregatibacter actinomycetemcomitans. Infect Immun. Epub 2011; 2012 Jan;80(1):31-42. DiAngelis A.J, Andreasen JO, Ebeleseder KA, Kenny DJ, Trope M, Sigurdsson A, Andersson L, Bourguignon C, Flores MT, Hicks ML, Lenzi AR, Malmgren B, Moule AJ, Pohl Y, Tsukiboshi M. International Association of Dental Traumatology guidelines for the management of traumatic dental injuries: 1. Fractures and luxations of permanent teeth. Dental Traumatol 2012;28(1):2-12. Andersson L, Andreasen JO, Day P, Heithersay G, Trope M, DiAngelis AJ, Kenny DJ, Sigurdsson A, Bourguignon C, Flores M, Hicks ML, Lenz AR, Malmgren B, Moule AJ, Tsukibosh M. International Association of Dental Traumatology guidelines for the management of traumatic dental injuries: 2. Avulsion of permanent teeth. Dental Traumatol 2012;28(2): 88-96. Malmgren B, Andreasen JO, Flores MT, Robertson A, DiAngelis AJ, Andersson L, Cavalleri G, Cohena N, Day P, Hicks ML, Malmgren O, Moule AJ, Ornetto J, Tsukiboshi M. International Association of Dental Traumatology guidelines for the management of traumatic dental injuries: 3. Injuries to the primary dentition. Dental Traumatol 2012;28(3):174-182. Al-Musawi A, Kamal M, Kombian SB, Andersson L. A pharmacokinetic study of topical anesthetic (EMLA) in mouse soft tissue laceration. Dent Traumatol 2012;28:483-487. Andersson L. IADT Guidelines for treatment of traumatic dental injuries. Editorial. Dent. Traumatol 2012;28:1. Andersson L. New Guidelines for treatment of avulsed permanent teeth. Editorial. Dent Traumatol 2012;28:87. Andersson L. New guidelines for treatment of traumatic dental injuries in the primary dentition. Editorial. Dent Traumatol 2012;28:173. Andersson L. Impressive research development in dental traumatology from Brazil. Editorial. Dent Traumatol.2012;28:255. Andersson L. Theme issue on the Dental Trauma Guide. Editorial. Dent Traumatol 2012;28:335. Andersson L. The holistic approach – the only way to go. Dent Traumatol 2012;28:515. TOP 2011 Andreasen JO, Andreasen FM, Bakland LK, Flores MT, Andersson L. Traumatic Dental Injuries. A Manual, 3rd edn. Oxford: Wiley, 2011. pp.100 Al-Khabbaz AK, Al-Shammari KF. Diabetes mellitus and periodontal health: Dentists' knowledge. Med Princ Pract. 2011;20(6):538-544. Andersson L, Andreasen JO. Important consideration for designing and reporting epidemiologic and clinical studies in dental traumatology. Dent Traumatol 2011;27:269-274. Andreasen JO, Andersson L. Critical considerations when planning experimental in vivo studies in dental traumatology in vivo. Andersson L, Andreasen JO, Kristensen KF. Writing an original article for publication in Dental Traumatology. Dent Traumatol 2011;24:328-333. Kittichotirat W, Bumgarner RE, Asikainen S, Chen C. Identification of the pangenome and its components in 14 distinct Aggregatibacter actinomycetemcomitans strains by comparative genomic analysis. PLoS One. 2011;6(7):e22420. IF 4.411. Paino A, Tuominen H, Jääskeläinen M, Alanko J, Nuutila J, Asikainen SE, Pelliniemi LJ, Pöllänen MT, Chen C, Ihalin R. Trimeric form of intracellular ATP synthase subunit β of Aggregatibacter actinomycetemcomitans binds human interleukin-1β. PLoS One. 2011 Apr 18;6(4):e18929. IF 4.411. Andersson L. Road traffic accidents a cause of death and trauma. Editorial. Dent Traumatol. 2011;27:87. Andersson L. Academic Freedom. Editorial. Dent Traumatol 2011;27:2. Andersson L. Trauma and today’s media. Editorial. Dent Traumatol 2011;27:165. Andersson L. Study design, methodology and reporting in the field of dental traumatology. Editorial. Dent Traumatol 2011;27:251. Andersson L. Scientific writing in dental traumatology. Editorial. Dent Traumatol 2011;27:327. Andersson L. Changed policy for manuscripts in epidemiology. Editorial Dent Traumatol 2011;27;413. 2010 Andersson L, Kahnberg K-E, Pogrel MA (Editors). Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery. Oxford UK; Wiley-Blackwell; 2010. Andersson L, Tsukiboshi M, Andreasen JO. Ch.17 - Tooth transplantation. Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, Wiley, Oxford. 2010. Andersson L, Andreasen JO. Ch.39 - Dental Trauma. Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, Wiley, Oxford. 2010. Schutz P, Andersson L. Ch.40 - Midface fractures. Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, Wiley, Oxford. 2010. Abdulwahab M, Al-Sayegh F, Boynes SG, Abdulwahab H, Zovko J, Close J. Assessing the Need for Anesthesia and Sedation Services in Kuwaiti Dental Practice. Anesthesia Progress 2010;57(3):91-95. Boynes S, Echeverria Z, Abdulwahab M. Ocular Complications Associated with Local Anesthesia Administration in Dentistry. Dental Clinics of North America 2010;54(4):677-686. Andersson L. Dentin xenografts to experimental bone defects in rabbit tibia are ankylosed and undergo osseous replacement. Dent Traumatol 2010;26:306-310. Asikainen S, Doğan B, Turgut T, Paster BJ, Bodur S, Oscarsson J. Specified species in gingival crevicular fluid predict bacterial diversity. PLoSONE 2010, 5 e13589. Kanasi E, Doğan B, Karched M, Thay B, Oscarsson J, Asikainen S. Lack of serotype antigen in A. actinomycetemcomitans. J Dent Res. 2010,89(3):292-6. Andersson L. Live inspiration. Editorial. Dent Traumatol 2010;26:1. Andersson L. Lifelong learning in times of economic constraints. Editorial. Dent Traumatol 2010;26:119. Andersson L. Availability of emergency dental treatment – a question of organization. Editorial. Dent Traumatol 2010;26:211. Andersson L. Emerging countries in dental trauma research. Editorial. Dent Traumatol 2010;26:303. Andersson L. Increase in impact factor – again. Editorial. Dent Traumatol.2010;26:283. Andersson L. Ten years in the new millennium and clinical breakthrough. Editorial. Dent Traumatol 2010;26:453. TOP 2009 Al-Asfour A. Postoperative Infection after Surgical Removal of Impacted Mandibular Third Molars: An Analysis of 110 Consecutive Procedures. Med Princ Pract 2009;18:48-52. Andersson L, Ramzi A, Joseph B. Studies on dentin grafts to bone defects in rabbit tibia and mandible; development of an experimental model. Dent Traumatol 2009;25:78–83. Andersson L. Trauma in the undergraduate curriculum. Editorial. Dent Traumatol 2009;25:1. Andersson L. Missile trauma in dogs. Editorial. Reply. Dent Traumatol 2009;25:245. Andersson L. The long road to evidence-based traumatology. Editorial. Dent Traumatol 2009;25:149. Andersson L. Further development of a scientific journal. Editorial. Dent Traumatol 2009;25:247. Andersson L. Shorter publication time. Editorial. Dent Traumatol 2009;25:356. Andersson L. Impact factor. Editorial. Dent Traumatol 2009;25:461. Andersson L. How is dental trauma emergency care organized in your country? Editorial. Dent Traumatol 2009;25:555. 2008 Al-Asfour A, Al-Meh M, Andersson L, Joseph BK. Healing pattern of experimental soft tissue lacerations after application of novel topical anaesthetic agents-an experimental study in rabbits. Dent Traumatol 2008;24:27-31. Al-Asfour A, Andersson L, Al-Jame Q. School teachers' knowledge of tooth avulsion and dental first aid before and after receiving information about avulsed tooth and replantation. Dent Traumatol 2008;24(1):453-9. Al-Asfour A, Andersson L. The effect of a leaflet given to parents for first aid measures after tooth avulsion. Dent Traumatol 2008;24(5):515-21. Andersson L. Patient self-evaluation of intra oral bone grafting treatment to the maxillary frontal region. Dent Traumatol. 2008;24:164-169. Al-Melh MA, Andersson L. Reducing Pain from Palatal Needle Stick by Topical Anaesthetics: A Comparative Study between Two Lidocaine/Prilocaine Substances. J Clin Dent 2008;19:43-7. Andersson L. New face and further development. Editorial. Dent Traumatol 2008;24:1. Andersson L. To be updated in a multidisciplinary field. Editorial. Dent Traumatol 2008;24:145. Andersson L. Trauma in a Global Health perspective. Editorial. Dent Traumatol 2008;24:267. Andersson L. A pioneer in research. Editorial. Dent Traumatol 2008;24:377. Andersson L. Evidence-based dental traumatology. Editorial. Dent Traumatol 2008;24:497. Andersson L. Dental trauma – A scientific field under rapid development. Editorial. Dent Traumatol 2008;24:597. Andersson L (editor). Andersson L, Barrieshi K, Qudeimat M, Al-Asfour A, Amir F, Hasan A. Oral Trauma Guide. 3rd edition Kuwait; Kuwait University; 2008. TOP 2007 Al-Khabbaz A, Griffin T, Al-Shammari KF. Assessment of Pain Associated with the Surgical Placement of Dental Implants. Journal of Periodontology 2007 Feb;78(2):239-46. Al-Shammari KF, Al-Ansari JM, Al-Khabbaz A, Dashti A, and Honkala E. Self-reported Oral Hygiene Habits and Oral Health Problems of Kuwaiti Adults. Med Princ Pract 2007;16(1):15-21. Al-Shammari KF, Al-Ansari JM, Al-Khabbaz AK, Honkala S. Barriers to seeking preventive dental care by Kuwaiti adults. Med Princ Pract. 2007;16(6):413-9. Flores MT, Andersson L, Andreasen et al. Guidelines for the management of traumatic dental injuries. I. Fractures and luxations of permanent teeth. Dent Traumatol 2007; 23: 66-71. Flores MT, Andersson L, Andreasen et al. Guidelines for the management of traumatic dental injuries. II. Avulsion of permanent teeth. Dent Traumatol 2007; 23, 130-136. Flores MT, Andersson L, Andreasen et al. Guidelines for the management of traumatic dental injuries. III. Primary teeth. Dent Traumatol 2007; 23, 196-202. Al-Melh MA, Andersson L. Comparison of topical anesthetics (EMLA/Oraqix vs. benzocaine) on pain experienced during palatal needle injection. Oral Surg Oral Med Oral Pathol Oral Radiol Endod. 2007;103:e16-20. Epub 2007 Feb 27. Al-Jame Q , Andersson L, Al-Asfour A. Kuwaiti parents’ knowledge of first aid measures of avulsion and replantation of teeth. Medical Princ Pract 2007; 16: 274-279. Abu-Dawoud M, Al-Enezi B, Andersson L. Knowledge of emergency management of avulsed teeth among young physicians and dentists. Dent Traumatol 2007;23: 348-355. Andersson L, Andreasen JO. Soft tissue injuries. (Chapter author) Chapter 21. Textbook and Color Atlas of Traumatic Injuries to the teeth, 4th edn, Oxford: Blackwell Munksgaard; 2007. Glendor U, Andersson L. Public Health Aspects of Oral Diseases and Disorders - Dental trauma. (Chapter author) Chapter 9. Textbook Community Oral Health, Rine C, Harris R (Editors) 2nd edn London: Elsevier; 2007. Andreasen JO, Andersson L, Tsukiboshi M. Autotransplantation of teeth to the anterior region. (Chapter author) Chapter 27. Textbook and Color Atlas of Traumatic Injuries to the teeth, 4th edn, Oxford: Blackwell Munksgaard 2007. Glendor U, Andersson L, Andreasen JO. Economic aspects of Dental Injuries. (Chapter author) Chapter 34. Textbook and Color Atlas of Traumatic Injuries to the teeth, 4th edn, Oxford: Blackwell Munksgaard 2007. 2006 Al-Shammari KF, Moussa MA, Al-Ansari JM, Al-Duwairy YS, Honkala EJ. Dental patient awareness of smoking effects on oral health: Comparison of smokers and non-smokers. J Dent 2006; 34(3):173-178. Tsao YP, Neiva R, Al-Shammari K, Oh TJ, Wang HL. Effects of a mineralized human cancellous bone allograft in regeneration of mandibular class II furcation defects. J Periodont 2006; 77(3):416-25. Al-Shammari KF, Al-Khabbaz AK, Akar MH, Al-Ansari JM, Wang H-L. Implant Recommendation as a Replacement Option after Tooth Loss due to Periodontal Reasons. Implant Dent 2006; 15(1):104-110. Tsao YP, Neiva R, Al-Shammari K, Oh TJ, Wang HL. Factors Influencing Treatment Outcomes in Mandibular Class II Furcation Defects. J Periodont 2006; 77(4):641-646. Al-Shammari KF, Al-Ansari JM, Moussa NM, Ben-Nakhi A, Al-Arouj M, Wang H-L. Association Between Periodontal Disease Severity and Diabetic Complications in Patients with Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus. J Int Acad Periodont 2006; 8(4):109-114. Al-Shammari KF, Al-Ansari JM, Abu Al-Melh M, Al-Khabbaz AK. Reasons for Tooth Extraction in Kuwait. Med Princ Prac 2006; 15(6):417-422. Al-Ansari JM, Boodai H, Al-Sumait N, Al-Khabbaz AK, Al-Shammari KF, Salako N. Factors associated with self-reported halitosis in Kuwaiti Adults. J Dent 2006; 34(7):444-449. Andersson L, Al-Asfour A, Al-Jame Q. Knowledge of first aid measures of avulsion and replantation of teeth. An interview study of 221 Kuwaiti schoolchildren. Dent Traumatol 2006; 22: 57-65. Alqareer A, Alyahya A, Andersson L. The effect of clove and benzocaine versus placebo as topical anesthetics. J Dent 2006;10:747-750. Farzad P, Andersson L, Gunnarsson S. Rehabilitation of severely resorbed maxilla with Zygomatic implants: An evaluation of implant stability, tissue conditions and patients’ opinion before and after treatment. J Oral Maxillofac Impl. 2006;21: 399-404. Müller HP, Barrieshi-Nusair KM, Kِnِnen E, Yang M. Effect of triclosan/copolymer containing toothpaste on the association between plaque and gingival bleeding: a randomized controlled clinical trial. J Clin Periodontol 2006; 33: 811-818. Müller HP, Stadermann S. Multivariate multilevel models for repeated measures in the study of smoking effects on the association between plaque and gingival bleeding. Clin Oral Investig 2006; 10: 311-316. TOP 2005 Abu Al-Melh M, Andersson L, Behbehani E. Reduction of Pain from Needle Stick by Topical Anaesthetics: A Comparative Study between Lidocaine / Prilocaine and Benzocaine. J Clin Dent 2005;16 53-56. Al-Shammari KF, Al-Khabbaz, Al-Ansari JM, Neiva RF, Wang H-L. Risk Indicators for Tooth Loss Due to Periodontal Disease. J Periodont 2005; 76: 426-436 Neiva RF, Al-Shammari KF, Nociti FH, Soehren SE, Wang H-L. Effects of Vitamin B-Complex Supplementation on Periodontal Wound Healing. J Periodont 2005; 76:1084-1091. Al-Shammari KF, Al-Ansari JM, Al-Khabbaz AK, Nociti FH, Wang H-L. Factors Associated with Implant Recommendation for Single Tooth Replacement. Imp Dent 2005;14:201-208. Mascarenhas P, Gapski R, Al-Shammari KF, Hill R, Soehren S, Fenno JC, Giannobile WV, and Wang H-L. Clinical Response of Azithromycin as an Adjunct to Non-surgical Periodontal Therapy in Smokers. J Periodont 2005;76:426-436. Al-Shammari KF, Al-Ansari JM, Ben-Nakhi A, Al-Arouj M, Dashti A, Behbehani A, Moussa NM. The prevalence and severity of periodontal disease in Kuwaiti diabetic patients and association with glycemic control. Clin Diabetes-Middle East Ed 2005; 4: 95-100. Leknes KN, Amarante ES, Price DE, Boe OE, Skavland RJ, Lie T. Coronally positioned flap procedures with or without a biodegradable membrane in the treatment of human gingival recession. A 6-year follow-up study. J Clin Periodontol 2005; 32:518–529. Müller HP, Behbehani E. Methods for measuring agreement: glucose levels in gingival crevice blood. Clin Oral Investig 2005;9:65-69. Müller HP, Ulbrich M. Alveolar bone loss in adults as assessed on panoramic radiographs. (I) Prevalence, extent, and severity of even and angular bone loss. Clin Oral Investig 2005;9:98-104. Müller HP, Ulbrich M, Heinecke A. Alveolar bone loss in adults as assessed on panoramic radiographs. (II) Multilevel models. Clin Oral Investig 2005;9:105-110. Müller HP, Kِnِnen E. Variance components of gingival thickness. J Periodont Res 2005;40:239-244. Müller HP, Barrieshi-Nusair KM. Gingival bleeding on repeat probing after different time intervals in plaque-induced gingivitis. Clin Oral Investig 2005;9:doi: 10.1007/s00784-005-0001-8. TOP

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