The School of Dentistry Dissertations and Theses Series is comprised of dissertations and theses authored by Marquette University's School of Dentistry doctoral and master's students.
Theses/Dissertations from 2023
Effects of Thermocycling and Hydrolytic Aging on The Flexural Strength of Additively Manufactured Restorative Materials, Steven Mustafa Abu Al Tamn
LONG-TERM ASSESSMENT OF SKELETAL AND DENTAL ASYMMETRY AFTER CONVENTIONAL AND MINI-SCREW ASSISTED RAPID PALATAL EXPANSION, Brett Barton
Maxillary and Mandibular Incisor and Molar Dentoalveolar Heights in Untreated Subjects Presenting Class I and Class II Malocclusion, Samantha Zavada Cardinal
Factors Associated with Extraction Versus Non-Extraction Treatment Among Orthodontic Patients at Marquette University, Kelley Dentino
The Effect of Endodontic Access Cavity Designs on Crack Propagation of Mandibular Molars, Colin Kodama
Alveolar Bone Remodeling In Response to Orthodontic Tooth Movement, Matthew Raymond McGrady
A Digital Assessment of Centric Relation Precision, Christine Roenitz
The Influence of the Digitization Method on the Assessment of Accuracy and Reliability of Implant Placements, Ajitesh Singh
Immediate Postoperative Dimensional Changes Following Implant Placement, Juan Felipe Valencia Rincon
The Influence of Peri-Cervical Dentin Conservation on the Propagation of Cracks in Mandibular Molars, Hassanain Zaheer
The Influence of Peri-Cervical Dentin Conservation on the Propagation of Cracks in Mandibular Molars, Hassanain Zaheer
Theses/Dissertations from 2022
Edge-Chipping and Translucency Comparison Among Lithium Silicate-Based Ceramics, Essa Abdullah Alghamdi
Associations Between the Movement of Hard and Soft Tissues After Orthodontic Proclination of Incisors, Scott Beard
Evaluation of Damon PSL and Conventional MBT Brackets in Leveling and Alignment Efficiency, Jacob Beckstrand
Activated Charcoal Versus a Chemical Whitening Agent: Effect on Human Enamel, Hien Thai Doan
Color Characterization of Color Changing Orthodontic Adhesives, Megan Fried
Influence of Free-End Distal Extension on the Accuracy of Guided Implant Placement: An In Vitro Study, Geoffrey Ganzman
Influence of Multiple Root-End Surgery or Root Amputation on Root Surface Stress Distribution, John Curtis Jurkas
Autoignition and Sooting Characteristics of Iso-Octane and Ethanol in an Optical Rapid Compression Machine, Richard John Kempf
Immediate Postoperative Dimensional Changes Following Guided Bone Regeneration, Morvarid Monfaredzadeh
Mechanism of Mechanical Vibration in Enhancing Orthodontic Retention- Analysis of Global Gene Expression, Shuwei Wang
Theses/Dissertations from 2021
In Vitro Study to Analyze Reverse Torque Values of Prosthetic Screws with Multiple Loosening/Tightening Preload Cycles, Amira Alhameed
Effects of Cleaning Agents on the Properties of Two Different Thermoplastic Retainer Materials, Jennifer Brehove
Correction of Excessive Gingival Display: Lip Repositioning with/without Myotomy, Austin Michael Dodge
The Influence of the Operator Experience on the Accuracy of Implant Placement: An In Vitro Study, Jeffrey Garcia
Root-End Surgery or Nonsurgical Retreatment: Are There Differences in Long Term Outcome?, Enida Haxhia
Mechanism of Mechanical Vibration in Enhancing Orthodontic Retention, Brent A. Ito
The Incidence of Root Canal Therapy or Extraction after Orthodontic Treatment: A Ten-Year Retrospective Study, Thomas Korte
Outcomes of Nonsurgical Root Canal Therapy Completed in Children Aged 6-13 Years, Lauren M. Loney
Comparing Orthodontic Debonding Aerosol Production with Various High-Volume Evacuation Systems, Eric Moe
Bending and Phase Transformation Properties of a Force Gradient Nickel-Titanium Orthodontic Wire, Brinda Shah
Effects of Fluoride on Corrosion Properties of Orthodontic Retention Wires, John J. Simindinger
Shear Bond Strength Characteristics on Surface Treatment Modalities of CAD-CAM Resin Based Core Materials, Nikita Sinha
Theses/Dissertations from 2020
Oral Health and Quality of Life: A Clinic-Based Sample, Kinan M. Al-Bitar
Peri-Implantitis Risk Prediction Using a Computer Based Periodontal Risk Calculator Tool: A Retrospective Study, Walaa AL Zaibak
Assessment of 3D Facial Scan Integration in 3D Digital Workflow Using Radiographic Markers and Iterative Closest Point Algorithm, Mohamed Elshewy
Outcomes of Primary Endodontic Therapy in Medicaid Enrollees, Timothy Gainey
Corrosion Properties of Various Orthodontic Fixed Retention Wires, Tara Lynn Groen
Anatomical Considerations for Miniplate-Anchored Maxillary Protraction in Children with Unilateral Cleft Lip and Palate, Jared Holloway
Efficacy of Invisalign: A Retrospective Case Series of Intrusion, Extrusion, and Rotation with Trend Analysis, Kirsten Karkow
The Effect of Mechanical Vibration on Alveolar Bone Following Experimental Periodontitis: A Time Course Study, Joshua Murphy
Accuracy of Merging Scans of Definitive Fixed Prosthodontic Impressions to Obtain Single, Accurate Digitized Master Casts, Ossama Raffa
Tensile Strength of Elastomeric Ligature Ties Stretched Over Large and Small Orthodontic Brackets, Golden Shiloh
Influence of Progressive vs. Minimal Canal Preparations on the Fracture Resistance of Mandibular Molars: A Finite Element Analysis, Michael Smoljan
Theses/Dissertations from 2019
The Cytotoxicity Effect of Silver Solder Materials on Human Periodontal Ligament Fibroblast Cells, Joseph Jeffrey Curry
An in Vitro Study of Surface Alterations to PEEK and Titanium and Its Effect Upon Human Gingival Fibroblasts, Maryam Gheisarifar
Effect of Heat-Treatment Time on Bending Properties of Cobolt-Chromium Orthodontic Wires, Melanie Hammerbeck
The Design and Physical Properties of An Optimized Chitosan Hydrogel for Potential Use in Endodontics, Hunter Housley
Comparison of Power Versus Manual Toothbrush in Reducing Gingivitis, Keerthi Kamreddy
Efficacy of Invisalign Attachments: A Retrospective Study, Theresa Karras
Evaluation of Corrosion Mechanisms in Stainless Steel Orthodontic Retainer Wires, Jamie Martin
Injectable Gels with Potential Use in Endodontics, Maksim Montatskiy
Effect of Different Implant Abutment Materials on Optical Properties of Translucent Monolithic Zirconia Crowns, Nisha Patel
Evaluation of Accuracy of Static Computer-Guided Implant Placement Compared with Partially-Guided or Free-Hand Placement, Laxmi Sukhtankar
The Effect of Mechanical Vibration on Alveolar Bone Following Experimental Periodontitis - A Micro-CT Study, Andrei Dan Taut
The Influence of Full Coverage Restorations On Pulp Vitality: A Ten-Year Retrospective Study, Abby Yavorek
Theses/Dissertations from 2018
Effect of Emergence Profile of a Single Implant Restoration on the Health of Peri-Implant Soft Tissue, Waleed Nasir Asiri
Application of Mechanical Vibration to Enhance the Stability After Orthodontic Treatment - A Micro - CT Study, Nicolas Branshaw
A Retrospective Analysis of Patient Medical and Dental Treatment Histories, and MRONJ-Related Events, Jon Irelan
Orthodontic Bond Strength Comparison Between Two Filled Resin Sealants, James Kolstad
Comparison of Immediate vs. Delayed Recall of Orthodontic Information Following an Electronic Reminder, Michael Lenz
Orthodontic Open-Coil Spring Deactivation Forces Differ with Varying Activation Levels, Ryan Lubinsky
Orthodontic Treatment Planning Using Direct Visual Approximation of Arch Length Discrepancy and Cephalometric Analyses, Kathleen Rouse Vaught
Comparison of Different Temperatures on Bending Properties of Six Niti Endodontic File Systems, Sukbum Yoo
Theses/Dissertations from 2017
QMIX 2in1 and NaOCI Precipitate: Documentation, Identification, and Exothermic Reaction, Gordon L. Barkley III
Viability of Human Periodontal Ligament Fibroblasts After Time in Tooth Storage Media, Scott MacDonald
Effects of Palatal Expansion on Speech Production, Jason Milton Meinhardt
The Effect of Heat Treatment on the Bending Properties of a Cobalt-Chromium Orthodontic Wire, Alex Schwab
Comparison of Anterior Denture Teeth Arrangements Made with the Tooth Mold Template and Definitive Computer-Aided Design & Computer-Aided Manufacturing Complete Removable Dental Prostheses, Jose Antonio Sierra
Thermal Properties of Commonly Used Clear Aligner Systems As-Received and After Clinical Use, Louis Wenger
Direct Visual Approximation of Arch Length Discrepancy and Cephalometric Measurements, Bradley J. Wurm
Survival Rates of Primary Endodontic Therapy Following Core/Post and Crown Placement, Kandace Yee
Theses/Dissertations from 2016
Evaluation of Die Trim Morphology Made by CAD/CAM Technology, Pratiksha Agrawal
Outcomes of Primary Endodontic Therapy Provided by Endodontic Specialists Compared to Other Providers, Jacob Burry
The Effect of Mechanical Vibration on Human PDL Cell Differentiation and Response to Inflammation, Megan DesRoches
Color Change of Commercial Resin Composited with Different Photoinitiators, Feng Gao
The Effects of Mechanical Vibration on Human Chondrocytes In Vitro, Bradley J. Gauthier
Thermal Properties of Copper Nickel-Titanium Orthodontic Archwires, Joshua Gilbert
Torsion and Bending Properties of EdgeEndo Files, Chad Hansen
Mitigating Distortion of Light-Polymerized Composite Trial Bases, Jon Patrick Irelan
Mechanical Properties of Copper-Nickel-Titanium Archwires, Margaret Amelia Rosen
The Effect of Orthodontic Appliances on the Evaluation of the Professionalism and Esthetics of an Adult Employee, Laura Hanson Vaccariello
Theses/Dissertations from 2015
The Direct Effect of Low-Magnitude High-Frequency Mechanical Vibration on Osteoclast Formation from RAW267.4 Monocytes, Maxwell Antonio Abraham
Edge Chipping Resistance and Flexural Strength of Polymer Infiltrated Ceramic Network and Resin Nano Ceramic Materials, Renos Argyrou
Influence of Fluoride and Stress on the Electrochemical Properties of Nickel-Titanium Coils, Ashley Barnes
Differential Scanning Calorimetric (DSC) Study of New and Sterilized Nickel-Titanium Rotary Endodontic Instruments, Michael Dyriw
Effect of Toothbrushing on Surface Roughness and Shade of Extrinsically Stained Pressable Ceramic Restorations, Lessly Arlette Garza
Changes in Composite Toxicity Following Exposure to Pulp Capping Materials, Audra Long
Effect of Autoclaving on Flexibility of Four Different Nickel Titanium Files, Anushree Mehrotra
Thermomechanical Characterization of Variable Force NiTi Orthodontic Archwires, Anjali Sudershan Krishan Mehta