Contents NUMBER 1, JANUARY 2002 R. Stoll, C. Fischer, M. Springer @ V. Stachniss: Marginal adaptation of partial crowns cast in pure titanium and in a gold alloy — an in vivo study S. Bouillaguet, L. Shaw, L. Gonzalez, J. C. Wataha @ 1. Krejci: Long-term cytotoxicity ol resin-based dental restorative materials D. R. Clayton, D. McCart.y @ D. G. Gillam: A study of the prevalence and distribution of dentine sensitivity in a population of 17—58-year-old serving personnel on an RAF base in the Midlands K. Sato, H. Matsumura @ M. Atsuta: Relation between cavity design and marginal adaptation in a machine-milled ceramic restorative system i. Nergiz, P. Schmage, M. Ozcan & U. Platzer: Effect of length and diameter of tapered posts on the retention W. G. Young @ F. Khan: Sites of dental erosion are saliva-dependent C.-M. Tsai, S.-L. Chou, E. N. Gale @ W. D. McCall Jr: Human masticatory muscle activity and jaw position under experimental stress J. Vag @ A. Fazekas: Infiuence of restorative manipulations on the blood perfusion of human marginal gingiva as measured by laser Doppler flowmetry Y. Kibana, T. Ishijima @ T. Hirai: Occusal support and head posture M. Nagata, Y. Yamasaki, H. Hayasaki @ M. Nakata: Incisal and condylar paths during habitual mouth opening movement of children with anterior reverse bite in the primary dentition Y. Imai, T. Sato, S. Mori @ M. Okamoto: A histomorphometric analysis on bone dynamics in denture supporting tissue under continuous pressure §. Hepguler, Y. S. Akkoc, M. Pehlivan, C. Ozturk, G. Celebi, A. Saracoglu @ B. Ozpinar: The efficacy of intra-articular sodium hyaluronate in patients with reducing displaced disc of the temporomandibular joint A. U. J. Yap, C. L. Chew, L. F. K. L. Ong & S. H. Teoh: Environmental damage and occlusal contact area wear of composite restoratives I. Kopac, U. Batista, E. Cvetko @ L. Marion: Viability of fibroblasts in cell culture after treatment with different chemical retraction agents L. A. M. de Oliveira, F. de Oliveira Vasconcelos @ R. S. Gomez: Vascular endothelial growth factor in minor salivary glands: effect of ageing S. Sari & H. Sonmez: Investigation of the relationship between oral parafunctions and temporomandibular joint dysfunction in Turkish children with mixed and permanent dentition NUMBER 2, FEBRUARY 2002 eS A. Visser, M. E. Geertman, H. J. A. Meijer, G. M. Raghoebar, J. M. Kwakman, N. H. J Creugers @ R. P. Van Oort: Five years of aftercare of implant-retained mandibular overdentures and conventional dentures H. Yanagida, H. Matsumura, Y. Taira, M. Atsuta 2 S. Shimoe: Adhesive bonding of composite material to cast titanium with varying surface preparations A. L. P. Yeung, E. C. M. Lo, R. K. F. Clark @ T. W. Chow: Usage and status of cobalt- chromium removable partial dentures 5-6 years after placement J. C. Wataha, P. E. Lockwood, A. Schedle, M. Noda & S. Bouillaguet: Ag, Cu, Hg and Ni ions alter the metabolism of human monocytes during extended low-dose exposures Contents 2 A mankangas, M. A. M Salonen-Kemppi © A. AMA. Raustia: Longevity of fixed metal ceramic bridge prostheses: a clinical follow-up study in: Properties of athletic mouth protectors and materials 1.G. Hannam: Forces resisting jaw displacement in relaxed predominantly viscous phenomenon yeceigve, 2 72 yp tVe VESTESSOIT,“ a 1TT %P arlaya, L Yamaa moto, 5 K. Twakda hashic,ap t kano: ) Acoustic characteristics of sounds from temporomandibular and without effusion: an MRI study dughes @ M. Addy: Dentine hypersensitivity: the effects of brushing toothpaste on etched and unetched dentine in vitro P. Ottl lahn, H.-Ch. Lauer @ M. Fay: Fracture characteristicos f carbon fibre, ceramic and non-palladium endodontic post systems at monotonously increasing loads G. Schierai irduino, E. Bosio @ G. Preti: The influence of selective grinding on the thickness discrimination threshold of patients wearing complete dentures The effect of variation in occlusal loading on the development ot esions: a finite element study Occlusal contact area (OCA) wear of two new composite restoratives vo mandibular elastic deformation during clenching on pivots MARCH 2002 eyrune @ M. Hennequin: Consequences of oral rehabilitation on dyskinesia in adults with Down’s syndrome: a clinical report D.G. Gill §. Bulman, M. A. J. Eijkman @ H. N. Newman: Dentists’ perceptions of dentine hypersensitivity and knowledge of its treatment S. Bulman, H Vewman @ F. Ley: Dentine hypersensitivity ubjects recruited for clinical trials: clinical evaluation, prevalence and intra-oral yr (H1o0o%n re @ P. Bercy: Influence of removable partial denture on iodontal indices and microbiological status Severe tooth loss among UK adults — who goes for oral I. Ishida @ K. Soma: Relationship between the flow of bolus condition during mastication — computer simulation based on the ?It OL ChBis arcaabsc t eristics of the bolus Cesar @ C. C. Gonzaga: Mechanical properties of resin cements witlh different activation modes D. C. Jaggi . G. Jagger, S. M. Allen « Harrison: An investigation into the transverse and impact strength of ‘high strength’ denture base acrylic resins D sso, V. Monteiro-Pedro @ R. R. de Jesus Guirro: A physiotherapeutic approac> h } tt o cranio’ mandibi}u lar ' d1i sordetro s: a case > re» port Ha] segawa: An index for analysing the stability i arieM asconi, S rae avanaon P C. Caloyl| ab} lan. o Immunolocalization of vimentin and x-smooth muscle actin in dysfunctional temporomandibular joint disc samples Sato, M. Oka, T. Hara & lori: Effect of calcium supplementation on bone dynamics of the maxilla, mandible and proximal tibia in experimental OSLCOPOToOsIs O. Oginni ¢ lusile: A survey of amalgam restorations in a south-western Nigerian population 300 Y. Kulak-Ozkan, E. Kazazoglu @ A. Arikan: Oral hygiene habits, denture cleanliness presence of yeasts and stomatitis in elderly people NUMBER 4, APRIL 2002 305 D. G. Gillam, J. \Y . Tang, N. J. Mordan @ H. N. Newman: The effects of a novel bioglass” dentifrice on dentine sensitivity: a scanning electron microscopy investigation Cue Eee Cok. oe zern Lin: Structure—property relationshiopf cast Ti-Nb alloys lr. Fujii: Occlusal conditions just after the relief of temporomandibular joint and nasticatory muscle pain I. Nergiz, |!> Schmage, U. Platzer @ M. Ozcan: Bond strengths of five tapered root posts J 5 t t egarding the post surface H. Akazawa @ K. Sakurai: Changes of blood flow in the mucosa underlying a nandibular denture following pressure assumed as a result of light clenching ue, M. Oki, P. Phankosol hyama @ H. Taniguchi: Vibration analysis of naxillary removable partial denture frameworks 1 © H. Iplikgioglu: Finite element stress analysis of the effect of short implant isage in place of cantilever extensions in mandibular posterior edentulism J. Nissan, M. Gross, A. Shifman @ D. Assif: Effect of wash bulk on the accuracy of polyvinyl siloxane putty-wash impressions P. Nicolakis, B. Erdogmus, A. Kopf, M. Nicolakis ffectiveness of exercise therapy in patients with myofascial pain dysfunction syndrome 1. Higham: The effect of ambient light on QLF analyses FEI. Hoe: Clinical TMD, pain-related disability and psychological status of TMD patients 1 @ . 2M. Dtaeleksi z: A calculation of stress distribution in metal-| porcelain crowns by using three-dimensional finite element method Y. Koishi, N. Tanoue, M. Atsuta @ H. Matsumura: Influence of visible-light exposure on colour stability of current dual-curable luting composites M. C. Cehreli, H. Iplikcioglu @ O. G. Bilir: The influence of the location of load transfer on strains around implants supporting four unit cement-retained fixed prostheses: in vitro evaluation of axial versus off-set loading NUMBER 5, MAY 2002 10] T.L . Heil, K. R. Volkmann, J. C. Wataha @ P. E. Lockwood: Human peripheral blood monocytes versus THP-1 monocytes for i# vitro biocompatibility testing of dental material components 1. M. Velly, M. Gornitsky @ P. Philippe: A case-control study of temporomandibula disorders: symptomatic disc displacement §. Nakagawa, J. Sakabe, I. Nakajima @ M. Akasaka: Relationship between functional disc position and mandibular displacement in adolescent females: posteroanterior cephalograms and magnetic resonance imaging retrospective study P. K. Vallittu: Use of woven glass fibres to reinforce a composite veneer. A fracture resistance and acoustic emission study K. Kimoto, K. Tamaki, T. Yoshino, M. Toyoda @ A. G. Celar: Correlation between elevator muscle activity and direction of sagittal closing pathway during unilateral chewing iV Contents 435 §. Honkala @ E. Honkala: Atraumatic dental treatment among Finnish elderly persons 44] D. W. Oh, K. S. Kim @ G. W. Lee: The effect of physiotherapy on post- temporomandibular joint surgery patients 447 §. Bertram, A. Rudisch, G. Bodner @ R. Emshoff: Effect of stabilization-type splints on the asymmetry of masseter muscle sites during maximal clenching 452 T. Kadir, R. Pisiriciler, S. Akyuz, A. Yarat, N. Emekli @ A. Ipbiiker: Mycological and cytological examination of oral candidal carriage in diabetic patients and non- diabetic control subjects: thorough analysis of local aetiologic and systemic factors 458 K.-H. Utz, F. Miiller, W. Luckerath, E. FuB @ B. Koeck: Accuracy of check-bite registration and centric condylar position 167 I. Tamura Kanayama, S. Yoshida @ T. Kawasaki: Analysis of brain activity during clenching by {MRI Y. H. Kwon, M. S. Huo, K. H. Kim, S. K. Kim & Y. J. Kim: Effects of hydrogen peroxide on the light reflectance and morphology of bovine enamel N. Baba, } 1, H. Matsumura @ M. Atsuta: Effect of disinfectants containing glutaraldehyde on bonding of a tri-u-butylborane initiated resin to dentine M. H. Sultana, K. Yamada @ K. Hanada: Changes in occlusal force and occlusal contact area after active orthodontic treatment: a pilot study using pressure- sensitive sheets @ J. Keros: Dynamic influence of food consistency on the masticatory motion NUMBER 6, JUNE 2002 197 K.C. M. Leung, E. H. N. Pow, A. S. McMillan, M. C. M. Wong, L. S. W. Li @ S.-L. Ho: Oral perception and oral motor ability in edentulous patients with stroke and Parkinson’s disease F. Lobbezoo @ J. J. R. Huddleston Slater: Variation in masticatory muscle activity during subsequent, submaximal clenching efforts G. Leloup, P. E. Holvoet, S. Bebelman @ J. Devaux: Raman scattering determination of the depth of cure of light-activated composites: influence of different clinically relevant parameters R. Emshoff, A. Rudisch, K. Innerhofer, I. Brandlmaier, I. Moschen @ S. Bertram: Magnetic resonance imaging findings of internal derangement in temporoman- dibular joints without a clinical diagnosis of temporomandibular disorder l. Itota, S. Nakabo, Y. Iwai, N. Konishi, M. Nagamine @ Y. Torii: Inhibition of artificial secondary caries by fluoride-releasing adhesives on root dentin Y. Torii, K. Itou, R. Hikasa, S. Iwata @ Y. Nishitani: Enamel tensile bond strength and morphology of resin-enamel interface created by acid etching system with or without moisture and self-etching priming system M. Naeije: Local kinematic and anthropometric factors related to the maximum mouth opening in healthy individuals R. G. Chadwick, H. L. Mitchell @ S. Ward: Evaluation of the accuracy and reproducibility of a replication technique for the manufacture of electroconductive replicas for use in quantitative clinical dental wear studies C. W. Barclay, E. L. Boyle, R. Williams @ P. M. Marquis: The effect of thermocycling on five adhesive luting cements B. J. Sanders, R. L. Gregory, K. Moore @ D. R. Avery: Antibacterial and physical properties of resin modified glass-ionomers combined with chlorhexidine B. Taskonak ©& A. Sertgoz: Shear bond strengths of saliva contaminated ‘one-bottle’ adhesives Contents H.-J. Chun, S.-Y. Cheong, J.-H. Han, S.-J. Heo, J.-P. Chung, I.-C. Rhyu, Y.-C H.-K. Baik, Y. Ku @ M.-H. Kim: Evaluation of design parameters of osseointegrated dental implants using finite element analysis H. M. Ueda, M. Kato, M. Saifuddin, H. Tabe, K. Yamaguchi @ K. Tanne: Differences in the fatigue of masticatory and neck muscles between male and female A. Sertgoz, Y. Kulak, H. Gedik @ B. Taskonak: The effect of thermocycling on peel strength of six soft lining materials R. Celié @ V. Jerolimov: Association of horizontal and vertical overlap with prevalence of temporomandibular disorders K. Oki, T. Sato, T. Hara @ S. Minagi: Histopathological changes in the tissues under a denture base in experimental osteoporosis with a non-pressure covering or bearing continuous pressure D. S. M. Quteish Taani: Dental anxiety and regularity of dental attendance in younger adults NUMBER 7, JULY 2002 609 M. Eisenburger @ M. Addy: Radiological examination of dental castings — a review ol the method and comparisons of the equipment 615 K. Inoue, Y. X. Song, O. Kamiunten, J. Oku, T. Terao @ K. Fujii: Effect of mixing method on rheological properties of alginate impression materials 620 T. Ogimoto, T. Ogawa, K. Sumtiyoshi, Y. Matsuka @ K. Koyano: Pressure-pain threshold determination in the oral mucosa: validity and reliability M. Saito, K. Notani, Y. Miura @ T. Kawasaki: Complications and failures in removable partial dentures: a clinical evaluation B. J. J. Scott, A. G. Mason &@ S. W. Cadden: Voluntary and reflex control of the human temporalis muscle N. Hisamatsu, M. Atsuta @ H. Matsumura: Effect of siiane primers and unfilled resin bonding agents on repair bond strength of a prosthodontic microfilled composite Y. I. Sumita, S. Ozawa, H. Mukohyama, T. Ueno, T. Ohyama @ H. Taniguchi: Digital acoustic analysis of five vowels in maxillectomy patients S. B. Tiurker @ T. Biskin: The effect of bleaching agents on the microhardness o dental aesthetic restorative materials Z. Tarle, A. Meniga, A. Knezevié, J. Sutalo, M. Ristié @ G. Pichler: Composite conversion and temperature rise using a conventional, plasma arc, and an experimental blue LED curing unit C. Kolbeck, M. Rosentritt, M. Behr, R. Lang @ G. Handel: In vitro study of fracture strength and marginal adaptation of polyethylene-fibre-reinforced-composite versus glass-fibre-reinforced-composite fixed partial dentures S. Nakabo, Y. Torii, T. Itota, M. Yoshiyama, K. Ishikawa @ K. Suzuki: Regulation of fluoride ion release from Na>SiF, contained in resin based on hydrophobic Siloxane layer coating. A.U.J. Yap, P.H.N. Cheang @ P.L. Chay: Mechanical Properties of two restorative reinforced glass-ionomer cements. K. Anderson, G. S. Throckmorton, P. H. Buschang @ H. Hayasaki: The effects of bolus hardness on masticatory kinematics M. Taira @ Y. Araki: DTG thermal analyses and viscosity measurements of three commercial agar impression materials Announcement Elinder irup @ P. Savlin: Multidisciplinary n of patients with illness attributed to dental fillings Mahallawy @ wvidson: Clinical and SEM evaluations of * compomer systems in Class V carious lesions or ee aes thle >. Ralounae o)e ee eee Die st K. Van Loven, M. Desnyd B. Kolenaar @ D. van Steenberghed Methodology olf oral sensory tests nger: Clinical relevance of a simple fragmentation model to 1an masticatory performance @ M. T. Laine-Alava: Do early signs of orofacial dysfunctions and occlusal variables predict development of TMD in adolescence? 1K. Inoue: Effect of photo-irradiation on ng materials for denture base -Y. Hirai: Effect of HEMA er-irradiated bovine dentine and 4-META/MMA-TBB Wear of three dental composites under ng conditions Nishida, T. lizuka, T. Yoshida@ T. Sakakura: The expression human temporomandibular joint specimens @ K. Miura: Effect of ethanol on the laxation modulus of experimental photo-activated soft lining 1 agueous solutions Bond strength of five current adhesives to Photopolymerization Effect of cooling procedure on final denture base adaptation N. Attar ¢ Onen: Fluoride release and uptake characteristics of aesthetic ae iWerials NUMB », SI EMBER 2002 M. Schulze @ T. Attin: Fluoride uptake and development of artificial erosions in bleached and fluoridated enamel in vitro Nakan O. Saito, J. Fuyikawa & S. Isl i: Influence of abutment substrate and ceramic thickness on the colour of heat-pressed ceramic crowns Sforza, G. M. Tartaglia @ C. Dellavia: Immediate effect of a lint on masticatory muscle activity in temporomandibular disorde S.-J. Heo: Effect of tooth brushing and thermal cycling on a nge of ceromers finished with different methods @ M. Ai: Tooth contacts at the mandibular retruded position, comparison of two different methods for bite registration K. Fujii, H kawa, T. Kanie, T. Hamano, Y. Nishi @ E. Nagaoka: Dynamic viscoelastic properties of commercial glass-fibre reinforced resin used for crowns and bridges O. Dortbudak, R. Haas, T. Bernhart @ G. Mailath-Pokorny: Inlay autograft of intra- membranous bone for lateral alveolar ridge augmentation: a new surgical technique H. Matsumura, M. Atsuta @ N. Tanoue: Evaluation of two thione primers and composite luting agents used for bonding a silver—palladium—copper—gold alloy §. Sato, S. Goto, S. Koeda @ K. Motegi: Changes of the elastic fibre network of the rabbit temperomandibular joint following discectomy P.N. Sellen, D. C. Jagger @ A. Harrison: The selection of anterior teeth appropriate for the age and sex of the individual. How variable are dental staff in their choice? M. Junquera, J. P. Fernandez, I. Gonzale S. Ola Effect ol { occlusal splint and transcutaneous electric nerve stimulation on the signs and symptoms of temporomandibular disorders in patients with bruxism C. P. Turssi, A. T. Hara, M. C. Serra@ A. L. Rodrigues Jr: Effect of storage media upon the surface micromorphology of resin-based restorative materials Society for Oral Physiology Store Kro Group — Twenty-Second Biennial Meeting Abstracts of Selected Presentations N. Nakajima Ie rreatment of habitual temporomandibular joint dislocation with miniplate eminoplasty: a report of nine cases P. Gurdal, B. Guniz AkdeniWzIT @ B. Hakan Sen: The effects of mouthrinses on microhardness and colour stability of aesthetic restorative materials 1. Bo» snjnaikal, V. \V/u) cic, ev> ic1 -BorI~a s,7 I]. Mifl;eltoirc , DJ . I Bo7z) ié @ AMf. VVruykeeblojlay : IYn ci; denc} e > of { oral lhahla bitst in children with mixed dentition 1 ee. , at a : astrtohr o Alhbuyquuaeureqruaeu,e Rk 1. DUIrTT?S V |1. VASeCcOoMnC ELI r« S Gomez @ M. V. Gomez: Effects of a bleaching agent containing 35% carbamide peroxide on the immunolocalization of cyclin D and p16 NUMBER 10, OCTOBER 2002 911 Ss. 2 lamal \ I. Will B. 1! ing el VMickay ocalization of TMJ sounds to side 918 C. McGrath @ R I people in Britain R. Jacobs, C.-H. Wu, K. Goossens, K. Van Loven mucosal versus cutaneous sensory testing: a review of the literature lTr . Nakamura, T. Ohyama, A. Imanishi, T. Nakamura & S. Ishigaki ure resistance of pressable glass-ceramic fixed partial dentures Y. Shiba, E. Nitta, C. Hirono, M. Sugita @ Y. Iwasa: Evaluatioonf mastication-induced change in sympatho-vagal balance through spectral analysis of heart rate variability lr. Torisu, H. Suenaga, T. Yoshimatsu, R. Kanaoka Yamabe @ H. Fujii: Anticipatory and reflexive neck muscle activities during voluntary rapid jaw opening and passive jaw depression in humans 1. M. Velly, P. Philippe@ M. Gornitsky: Heterogeneity of temporomandibular disorders: cluster and case-control analyses W. Okkerse, A. Brebels, P. P. De Deyn, G. Nagels, B. De Deyn, P. P. Van Bogaert @ M. Braem: Influence of a bite-plane according to Jeanmonod, on bruxism activity during sleep H. C. Karkazis: EMG activity of the masseter muscle in implant supported overdenture wearers during chewing of hard and soft food M. Al-Athel, R. Jagger & D. Jagger: Effect of ageing on the bond strength of a permanent denture soft lining material P. Chuajedong, U. Kedjarune-Leggat, D. Kertpon, V. Chongsuvivatwong @ P. Benjakul! Associated factors of tooth wear in southern Thailand Vill Contents A. R. Pradeep Kumar, C. V. Subba Rao, A. Parameswaran, A. Kishen @ C. S. Lim: Scanning electron microscopic and energy dispersive spectrometric investigations on the effect of XeCl excimer laser on human dentin with smear layer 1010 A. Johnson, D. G. Wildgoose @ D. J. Wood: The determination of freeway space using two different methods 1014 §. Canay, M. C. Cehreli @ S. Bilgig: In vitro evaluation of the effect of a current bleaching agent on the electrochemical corrosion of dental alloys NUMBER 11, NOVEMBER 2002 1021 D. Locker: Changes in chewing ability with ageing: a 7-year study of older adults 1030 C. M. Visscher, W. De Boer, F. Lobbezoo, L. L. M. H. Habets @ M. Naeije: Is there a relationship between head posture and craniomandibular pain? 1037 G. Ozgiinaltay @ A. Onen: Three-year clinical evaluation of a resin modified glass— ionomer cement and a composite resin in non-carious class V lesions 1042 W. Drobek, J. Schoenaers @ A. De Laat: Hormone-dependent fluctuations of pressure pain threshold and tactile threshold of the temporalis and masseter muscle 1052 N. Baba, Y. Taira, H. Matsumura @ M. Atsuta: Surface treatment of dentin with GLUMA and iron compounds for bonding indirect restorations 1059 R. Emshoff, S. Bertram, I. Brandlmaier, G. Scheiderbauer, A. Rudisch @ G. Bodner: Ultrasonographic assessment of local cross-sectional dimensions of masseter muscle sites: a reproducible technique? K. Satoh, K. Komatsu, K. Kojima, N. Inoue, K. Minowa @ Y. Totsuka: Electromyographic activity of the jaw-closing muscles during jaw opening — comparison of cases of masseter muscle contracture and TMJ closed lock 1069 M. A. Giingor, C. Artunc, M. Sonugelen @ M. Toparli: The evaluation of the removal forces on the conus crowned telescopic prostheses with the finite element analysis A) 1076 4.G. Celar @ K. Tamaki: Accuracy of recording horizontal condylar inclination and Bennett angle with the Cadiax compact 1082 R. Ciancaglini, E. F. Gherlone, S. Redaelli @ G. Radaelli: The distribution of occlusal contacts in the intercuspal position and temporomandibular disorder 109] N. Okano, K. Baba, S. Akishige @ T. Ohyama: The influence of altered occlusal guidance on condylar displacement 1099 Y.-K. Lee, T.-H. Yoon, B.-S. Lim, C.-W. Kim @ J. M. Powers: Effects of colour measuring mode and light source on the colour of shade guides 1108 M. Toparli, H. Aykul @ T. Aksoy: Stress distribution associated with loaded acrylic— metal—cement crowns by using finite element method iis F. R. Pires, E. B. D. Santos, P. R. F. Bonan, O. P. De Almeida @ M. A. Lopes: Denture stomatitis and salivary Candida in Brazilian edentulous patients 1120 H. Hayasaki, T. Sawami, I. Saitoh, S. Nakata, Y. Yamasaki @ M. Nakata: Length of the occlusal glide at the lower incisal point during chewing 1126 S. Sato, F. Nasu @ K. Motegi: Analysis of post-treatment electromyographs in patients with non-reducing disc displacement of the temporomandibular joint NUMBER 12, DECEMBER 2002 1131 Tr. Rezwani-Kaminski, W. Kamann @& P. Gaengler: Secondary caries susceptibility of teeth with long-term performing composite restorations 1139 R. Emshoff, I. Brandlmaier, R. Bosch, S. Gerhard, A. Rudisch @ S. Bertram: Validation of the clinical diagnostic criteria for temporomandibular disorders for the diagnostic subgroup — disc derangement with reduction Contents ix H. Yoshida, Y. Fukumura, S. Fujita, M. Nishida @ T. lizuka: The expression of cyclooxygenase-2 in human temporomandibular joint samples: « | smunohisto- chemical study EPS K.-H. Kim @ O. Okuno: Microfracture behaviour of composite resins containing irregular-shaped fillers 1160 N. Barciela Castro, J. M. Fernandez Varela, B. Martin Biedma, B. Rilo Pousa, J. Su“Uad rez Quintanilla, J. Gonzalez Bahillo @ P. Varela Patirio: Analysis of the area and length of masticatory cycles in male and female subjects T.-H. Yoon, Y.-K. Lee, B.-S. Lim @ C.-W. Kim: Degree of polymerization of resin composites by different light sources 1. M. Rentes, M. B. D. Gavido @ J. R. Amaral: Bite force determination in children with primary dentition A. Gavish, E. Winocur, Y. S. Ventura, M. Halachmi @ E. Gazit: Effect of stabilization splint therapy on paits during chewing in patients suffering from myofascial pain R. T. Basting, M. C. Serra @ A. L. Rodrigues Jr: In situ microhardness evaluation of glass-ionomer/composite resin hybrid materials at different post-irradiation times lr. Otake, A. Mayanagi, J. Tsuruta, K. Nozawa, H. Miura @ S. Hasegawa: The role of posterior guidances under the altered anterior guidance S.-Y. Chuang: Incidence of temporomandibular disorders (TMDs) in senior dental students in Taiwan N. Hersek, §. Canay, K. Akca @ Y. Ciftgi: Comparison of microleakage properties of three different filling materials. An autoradiographic study Index to Volume 29