Contents NUMBER I, JANUARY 2006 Editorial: Current status and future advances J. Paphangkorakit, N. Thothongkam @ N. Supanont: Chewing-side determination of three food textures Y. Kodaira, K. Ishizaki @ K. Sakurai: Effect of palate covering on bolus-propulsion time and its contributory factors O. Bernhardt, D. Gesch, C. Schwahn, F. Mack, G. Meyer, U. John @ T. Kocher: Epidemiological evaluation of the multifactorial aetiology of abfractions H. Devlin, M. A. Bassiouny @ D. Boston: Hardness of enamel exposed to Coca-Cola® and artificial saliva E. Klemetti, A.-M. Matela, P. Haag @ M. Kononen: Shade selection performed by novice dental professionals and colorimeter K. Ikebe, K. Morii, K. Matsuda, K. Hata @ T. Nokubi: Association of candidal activity with denture use and salivary flow in symptom-free adults over 60 years M. Oki, T. lida, H. Mukohyama, K. Tomizuka, T. Takato @ H. Taniguchi: The vibratory characteristics of obturators with different bulb height and form designs M. Naumann, F. Blankenstein @ C. R. Barthel: A new approach to define defect extensions of endodontically treated teeth: inter- and intra-examiner reliability J. S. Blalock, D. C. N. Chan, W. D. Browning, R. Callan @ S. Hackman: Measurement of clinical wear of two packable composites after 6 months in service C. Tiirkmen, H. Sazak @ M. Giinday: Effects of the Nd:YAG laser, air-abrasion, and acid-etchant on filling materials P. Pfeiffer, A. Schulz, I. Nergiz @ P. Schmage: Yield strength of zirconia and glass fibre-reinforced posts Y. Maeda, T. Satoh @ M. Sogo: In vitro differences of stress concentrations for internal and external hex implant-abutment connections: a short communication Online early Announcement NUMBER 2, FEBRUARY 2006 A. Nekora-Azak, G. Evlioglu, M. Ordulu @ H. Issever: Prevalence of symptoms associated with temporomandibular disorders in a Turkish population T. Ueda, K. Sakurai @ T. Sugiyama: Individual difference in the number of chewing strokes and its determinant factors I. Z. Alajbeg, M. Valentic-Peruzovic, I. Alajbeg @ M. Cifrek: The influence of age and dental status on elevator and depressor muscle activity Y. Kamashita, Y. Kamada, N. Kawahata @ E. Nagaoka: Influence of lip support on the soft-tissue profile of complete denture wearers L. Wang, V. T. Sakai, E. S. Kawai, M. A. R. Buzalaf @ M. T. Atta: Effect of adhesive systems associated with resin-modified glass ionomer cements W. Kou, M. Molin @ G. Sjogren: Surface roughness of five different dental ceramic core materials after grinding and polishing P. Pfeiffer, P. Schmage, A. Schulz @ I. Nergiz: Bending resistance of unit cast posts-and-cores compared with noble posts following molten cast core attachment Y. Garip @ N. Gengoglu: Comparison of curved canals preparations using profile, GT and Hero 642 rotary files S. Imazato, K. Ikebe, T. Nokubi, S. Ebisu @ A. W. G. Walls: Prevalence of root caries in a selected population of older adults in Japan Contents 144 A. D. Loguercio, A. Reis, P. A. G. Hernandez, R. P. Macedo @ A. L. S. Busato: 3-Year clinical evaluation of posterior packable composite resin restorations Review Article + M. Naeije: Dental implants in patients NUMBER 3, MARCH 2006 161 M. Abarca, D. Van Steenberghe, C. Malevez @ R. Jacobs: The neurophysiology of osseointegrated oral implants. A clinically underestimated aspect |. Sekine, K. Sano, H. Ikeda @ T. Inokuchi: Rehabilitation by means of osseointegrated implants in oral cancer patients with about four to six years follow-up { lcan, S. Basa @ 2DB . Kargiil: Growth analysis of a patient with ectodermal dysplasia treated with endosseous implants: 6-year follow-up H. P. Chang, P. H. Liu, Y. H. Yang, H. C. Lin @ C. H. Chang: Craniofacial morphometric analysis of mandibular prognathism Castillo, L. Alfonso, A. Schilling, E. Valenzuela, R. Frugone & 4 comparison of the head and cervical posture between the self-balanced position and the Frankfurt method T. Miyakawa, T. Morinushi @ Y. Yamasaki: Reproducibility of a method for analysis of morphological changes in perioral soft tissue in children using video cameras L. Fok 2N. H. F. Wilson: A comparison of 2D and 3D finite element a restored tooth Quantitative analysis of allergenic ingredients in eluate extracted from used denture base resin Cal, P. Giineri @ T. Kose: Comparison of digital and spectrophotometric measurements of colour shade guides I. Kim, K. H. Kim & Y. H. Kwon: Mineral loss from bovine enamel by a rogen peroxide solution az, E. A. Camargo, D. M. F. Salvadori, M. E. A. Marques @ D. A. Ribeiro Evaluation of genetic damage in human peripheral lymphocytes exposed to mineral btirli oxid8e a- ggregat= e aeened Portatl} and ceeimmaein ts NUMBER 4, APRIL 2006 241 Mikkelsen Fejerskov @ P. Svensson: Editorial: The first JOR summer school review Mechanisms of oral somatosensory and motor functions and their rrelates Sensory-motor function of human periodontal mechanoreceptors he © hs: Jaw motor inputs originating from osseointegrated steenberghe: From osseoperception to implant-mediated sensory-motor interactions and related clinical implications Lobbezoo, J. Van der Zaag @ M. Naetje: Bruxism: its multiple causes and its effects on dental implants —- an updated review J. S. Feine @ J. P. Lund: Measuring chewing ability in randomized controlled trials with edentulous populations wearing implant prostheses 5 LODDeZ00, B € \ functional perspective o future recommendations Y. Taira, J. Sekine, T. Sawase & Atsuta: Implant-retained overdent hemiglossectomy: a 10-year clinical > report NUMBER 5, MAY B. Kim: A comparison of oral heal yr mplelteete an}d Npaarrttii al rreemm ovablesl e ddeennttuirree--wwee< diIfI wearers LuUKaUltt 5S. AKIfusa population adults 5. Kala\ NR. f tULESLUHL OSLULE predictor for functional signs of TMJ hypermobility? E. M. ( ¥. Lima, J. S. Mot A j le] Be uryv. R Vf enzymatic and NaOC! rU,S TILUG collagen as 1 biological responses in MG63 using cDNA m resistance Ol asitlrt erl r CaAvVr POSUTmEr C tL O Saygill thmali & F. Demire lour lity of porcelain accelerat JMBER 6, JUNE 2006 temporomandl Aantico «T have LVlise 4 reclining and swallowing transitional Cyr aaudUudvae unvol N uUlicel vi angulation: a1 Mlue C ceromer inlays VR ULULUUE and gold alloy wi iv Contents VM. Behr, M. Rosentritt, F. Diimmler @ G. Handel: The influence of electron beam irradiation on fibre-reinforced composite specimens C. Duque, J. Hebling, A. J. Smith, E. M. A. Giro, M. F. Oliveira @ C. A. De Souza Costa: tat. Reactionary dentinogenesis after applying restorative materials and bioactive dentin matrix molecules as liners in deep cavities prepared in nonhuman primate teeth Prica, N. Galié, D. Zeljezié @ A. Prica: Genotoxicity evaluation of five different dentin bonding agents by chromosomal aberration analysis NUMBER 7, JULY 2006 4. T Johansson, L.i na anU nell,J ] G.. &£E. Carlsson, BL . Séderfeldt @ A. Halling: Risk factors associated with symptoms of temporomandibular disorders in a population of 50- and 60-year- old subjects Ichiki, Y. Tsukiyama @ K. Koyano: The effect of oral splint devices on sleep bruxism: a 6-week observation with an ambulatory electromyographic recording device olfart, A.\ C. Quaas, S. Freitag, P. Kropp, W.-D. Gerber @ M. Kern: Subjective and objective perception of upper incisors S. Schultze-Mosgau, J. Heckmann, M. Wichmann & S. Holst: Changes in neurophysiologic parameters in a patient with dental anxiety by hypnosis during surgical treatment H.-L. Huang, C.-L. Lin, C.-C. Ko, C.-H. Chang, J.-T. Hsu @ J.-S. Huang: Stress analysis of implant-supported partial prostheses in anisotropic mandibular bone: in-line versus placements of implants Cilingir, TT. Siiliin, E. Stinbiiloglu @ E. Bozdag: The effect of occlusal contact localization on the stress distribution in complete maxillary denture H. Matsumura, Y. Tsukiyama @ K. Koyano: Analysis of sagittal condylar path inclination in consideration of Fischer’s angle A. Bindl, H. Liithy @ W. H. Mérmann: Thin-wall ceramic CAD/CAM crown copings: strength and fracture pattern E. Barbour, D. J. O'Sullivan @ D.C. Jagger: An in vitro investigation of the effect of some analgesics on human enamel S. Willenbiicher, K. Becker, C. Mahony @ T. Attin: Recovery of peroxides in ring home bleaching — influence of smoking L. Do Nascimento, J. Hebling @ C. A. De Souza Costa: In vivot evaluation of the biocompatibility of three current bonding agents NUMBER 8, AUGUST 2006 Re Vanfredianei ,e o G. Ch"hij appe >2MVi. R Bosco: Research Diagnostic Criteria for 4 i Temporomandibular Disorders (RDC/TMD) axis I diagnoses in an Italian patient population IFI E. AMs. Kogawa, P. S. Ca1l4 deron, J. R. P. Laurts, C.R . P. Araujo @ P. C. R. Conti: Evaluation of maximal bite force in temporomandibular disorders patients Fyfe, G. Heo @2 P.D p W. Ma{ jor: Mandibular kinematics associated with simulated low-velocity rear-end impacts S. Tecco,. V. Salini Calvisi, C. Colucci, C. A. Orso, F. Festa @ M. D’Attilio: Effects of anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury on postural control and muscle activity of head, neck and trunk muscles M. Wichmann, A. Paulsen @ S. Holst: Dental anxiety — an epidemiological study on its clinical correlation and effects on oral health 594 J. Dong, K. Ikebe, T. Gonda & T. Nokubi: Influence of abutment height on strain in a mandibular overdenture 600 I. Seimenis, A. afianou, H. Papadopoulou @ TR. Papadopoulos: Shear bond strength of three veneering resins to a Ni-Cr alloy using two bonding procedures 609 C. Shimazu,T . Hara, Y. Kinuta, K. Moriya, ¥Y. Maruo, S. Hanada@ S. Minagi: Enhanced vertical alveolar bone augmentation by recombinant human bone morphogenetic protein-2 with a carrier in rats J. Nissan, D. Assif, M. D. Gross, A. Yaffe @ I. Binderman: Effect of low i irradiation on surgically created bony defects in rats C. Paganelli, P F. Porta, A. Majorana, U. E. Pazzaglia @ P. L. Sat Indications on suitable scaffold as carrier of stem cells in the alveoloplasty of cleft palate JMBER 9, SEPTEMBER 2006 S. C. Bayne: Commentary: Why are the next steps in biomaterials research so difficult? J. A. Hobkirk, F. Nohl, B. Bergendal, K. Storhaug @ M. K. Richter: The management of ectodermal dysplasia and severe hypodontia. International conference statements T. R. Jasinevicius, M. A. Pyle, S. Nelson, J. A. Lalumandier, K. J. Kohrs @ D. R. Sawyer Relationship of degenerative changes of the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) with the angle of eminentia §. Karacay, E. Akin, M. O. Sayin @ N. Bulakbasi: Real time balanced turbo field echo Cine-MRI in the analysis of deglutition events and transit times §. S. Abd Shukor, A. S. Juszczyk, R. K. F. Clark @ D. R. Radford: The effect of cyclic drying on dimensional changes of acrylic resin maxillary complete dentures 660 L.C. Carneiro: Specifications provided by practitioners for fabrication of removable acrylic prostheses in Tanzania 666 C. Sipahi, J. Ozen, A. U. Ural, M. Dalkiz & B. Beydemir: The effect of two fibre impregnation methods on the cytotoxicity of a glass and carbon fibre-reinforced acrylic resin denture base materia! on oral epithelial cells and fibroblasts A. N. Natali, P. G. Pavan, E. Schiieo @ K. R. Williams: A numerical approach to resonance frequency analysis for the investigation of osseointegration P. Vult Von Steyern, S. Ebbesson, J. Holmgren, P. Haag @ K. Nilner: Fracture strength of two oxide ceramic crown systems after cyclic pre-loading and thermocycling L. Boschian Pest, S. Guidotti, R. Pietrabissa @ M. Gagliani post-restored tooth using the three-dimensional finite element method C. F. J. Stappert, P. C. Guess, S. Chitmongkolsuk, T. Gerds @ J. R. Strub: Partial coverage restoration systems on molars - comparison of failure load after exposure to a mastication simulator CH. Sander, F. M. Sander @F . G. Sander: The behaviour of the periodontal lis influencing the use of new treatment tools NUMBER 10, OCTOBER 2006 713 &E.C. Ekberg @ M. Nilner: Treatment outcome of short- and long-term appliance therapy in patients with TMD of myogenous origin and tension-type headache D. T. Martini, S. De Campos Boldrini, R. B. De Vasconcellos Fontes @ E. A. Liberti Ultrastructural study of the temporomandibular joint after unilateral meniscectomy in Wistar rats Contents 729 T. Ogawa, T. Kawata, A. Tsuboi, Y. Hattori, M. Watanabe @ K. Sasaki: Functional properties and regional differences of human masseter motor units related to three-dimensional bite force O. Komiyama, K. Wang, P. Svensson, L. Arendt-Nielsen @ A. De Laat: Reproducibility of the masseteric exteroceptive suppression period using stimulus-response curves S.-H. Oh, M. Nakano, E. Bando, N. Keisuke, S. Shigemoto, J.-H. Jeong @ D.-W. Kang: Relationship between occlusal tooth contact patterns and tightness of proximal tooth contact I. Turkyilmaz: A comparison between insertion torque and resonance frequency in the assessment of torque capacity and primary stability of Branemark system implants H. Meyer-Lueckel, P. Tschoppe @ A. M. Kielbassa: Effect of various Ca?*/PO’*,” concentrations of linseed-based saliva substitutes on enamel in vitro H. Nikawa, H. Egusa, H. Yamashiro, M. Nishimura, S. Makihira, C. Jin, H. Fukushima @ T. Hamada: The effect of saliva or serum on bacterial and Candida albicans colonization on type I collagen M. S. Yildirim, M. Kesimer, N. Hasirci, N. Kilig @ U. Hasanreisoglu: Adsorption of human salivary mucin MGI onto glow-discharge plasma treated acrylic resin surfaces Case Report 784 A. Acikgoz: Bilateral bifid mandibular condyle: a case report NUMBER 11, NOVEMBER 2006 789 D. A. Seligman @ A. G. Pullinger: Dental attrition models predicting temporomandibular joint disease or masticatory muscle pain versus asymptomatic controls 800 S. Yamashita, M. Ai, K. Hashii, S. Akiyama, H. Koike @ H. Numao: Relationship between tooth contacts in the retruded contact position and mandibular positioning during retrusion M. Stiesch-Scholz, A. Demling @ A. Rossbach: Reproducibility of jaw movements in patients with craniomandibular disorders T. Ayuse, Y. Hoshino, T. Inazawa, K. Oi, H. Schneider @ A. R. Schwartz: A pilot study of quantitative assessment of mandible advancement using pressure-flow relationship during midazolam sedation M. Sato, A. Yoshihara @ H. Miyazaki: Preliminary study on the effect of oral care on recovery from surgery in elderly patients M. Okutan, G. Heydecke, F. Butz @ J. R. Strub: Fracture load and marginal fit of shrinkage-free ZrSiO,4 all-ceramic crowns after chewing simulation A. L. De Boever, K. Keersmaekers, G. Vanmaele, T. Kerschbaum, G. Theuniers @ J. A. De Boever: Prosthetic complications in fixed endosseous implant-borne reconstructions after an observations period of at least 40months Review Articles A. Woda, A. Mishellany @ M.-A. Peyron: The regulation of masticatory function and food bolus formation T. Kanno @G. E. Carlsson: A review of the shortened dental arch concept focusing on the work by the Kayser/Nijmegen group Contents vii Case Report 863 S. S. Guttal, N. P. Patil @ A. D. Shetye: Prosthetic rehabilitation of a midfacial defect resulting from lethal midline granuloma — a clinical report NUMBER 12, DECEMBER 2006 869 A. T. ¥. Wong, A. S. McMillan @ C. McGrath: Oral health-related quality of life and severe hypodontia 874 S. Gomes de Oliveira, P. I. Seraidarian, J. Landre JR, D. D. Oliveira @ B. N. Cavalcanti: Tooth displacement due to occlusal contacts: a three-dimensional finite element study I. Turkyilmaz, T. F. Téziim, C. Tamer @ E. N. Ozbek: Assessment of correlation between computerized tomography values of the bone, and maximum torque and resonance frequency values at dental implant placement 889 J. W. Choi, S. J. Heo, J. Y. Koak, S. K. Kim, Y. J. Lim, S. H. Kim @ J. B. Lee: Biological responses of anodized titanium implants under different current voltages 898 S.-H. Sohn, H.-K. Jun, C.-S. Kim, K.-N. Kim, S.-M. Chung, S.-W. Shin, J.-J. Ryu @ M.-K. Kim: Biological responses in osteoblast-like cell line according to thin layer hydroxyapatite coatings on anodized titanium D. A. Ribeiro, M. E. A. Marques @ D. M. F. Salvadori: Biocompatibility of glass-ionomer cements using mouse lymphoma cells in vitro X.-H. Gu @ M. Kern: Fracture resistance of crowned incisors with different post systems and luting agents F. J. Shaini, F. K. Wahab, A. E. Ellakwa, A. C. C. Shortall, G. J. P. Fleming @ P. M. Marquis: Marginal adaptation and micro-porosity of class II restorations of a high copper amalgam and a palladium-free gallium-based alloy Erratum Reviewers 2006