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2012-2011-2010 Grants

List of Grants Funded in 2012, 2011 and 2010

Salvador Nares, DDS, MS, PhD, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
In-vivo molecular assessment of endosseous implant adherent cellular phenotypes in smokers and non smokers
$25,000 2010
Tara Aghaloo, DDS, MD, PhD, University of California, Los Angeles
Site Specific Marrow Stromal Cell Responses to Titanium Surfaces
$24,902 2011
Sompop Bencharit, DDS, MS, PhD, FACP, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Effectiveness of antibiotics in immediate placement and loading of dental implants, replacing a failed endodontically-treated tooth with a chronic periapical lesion:  A randomized controlled clinical trial.
$25,000 2010
Sandra Bordin, PhD, University of Washington
Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) Probes for Early Diagnosis of Peri-implantitis.  Evaluation in
an Animal Model
$24,819 2011
Paulo Camargo, DDS, MS, UCLA School of Dentistry
Cellular and Molecular Differences Between Periodontitis and Peri-Implantitis
$25,000 2011

Alan Herford, DDS, MD, Loma Linda University
In-vivo evaluations of bone graft and implant osseointegration using non-invasive Raman spectroscopy, a groundbreaking and revolutionary technique

$24,805 2012
Russell Wang, DDS, MSD, Case Western Reserve University
Optimization of insertion torque for primary dental implant stability
$25,000 2012
Dr. Serge Baltayan, UCLA School of Dentistry
The Reliability of Radio Frequency Analysis in Determining Surgical Placement and Loading Protocols of Endosseus Implants
$2,500 2010
Dr. Rashmi Biyani, The University of Texas
The effect of the metal extension of crowns in the screw access channel of implant abutments on the retention of cement retained prosthesis.
$2,500 2010
Dr. Matthias Karl, University of Erlangen-Nuremberg
Use of osteotomes for implant bed preparation – effect on material properties of bone and primary implant stability
$2,500 2010
Ruben Santana, DDS, Loma Linda University
Accuracy of CBCT and 3D Stereolihographic Models in Identifying the Anterior Loop of the Metal Foramen: A Study on Cadavers
$2,500 2010
Dr. Martin Mardirosian, UCLA School of Dentistry
Evaluation of Vascularity and Maturity in rhBMP-2 Regenerated Bone
$2,500 2010
Dr. Priya Tonseker, University of Medicine and Dentistry at Newark, New Jersey
The Effect of Platform Switching on Abutment Stability
$2,500 2010
Hessam Nowzari, DDS, PhD, USC Graduate Periodontics Department
Histological Analysis of Discarded Tissue from Dental Implant Osteotomy Sites Grafted by
Autogenous Block Grafts
$2,500 2011
Dr. Armand Keuroghlian, UCLA School of Dentistry
Role of Hyperlipidemia in Implant Osseointegration
$2,500 2011
Dr. Daniel Clark, University of Michigan School of Dentistry
The effect of VEGF on the growth, mineralization and expression of osteogenesis related molecules of adipose-derived stem cell (ADSC) grown on novel fluorapatite (FA) coated implant surface
$2,500 2011
Raha Yousefi, DDS, University of Pittsburgh
Maintenance of dental implants using a powered toothbrush versus controls
$2,500 2011
Dr. Lawrence Parrish, Creighton University School of Dentistry
Clinical Outcomes of Dental Implants Placed and Managed by Predoctoral Students Under
Faculty Supervision.  A Long Term Retrospective Analysis
$2,500 2011
Dr. Matthias Karl, University of Erlangen-Nuremberg
Effect of model parameters on finite element analysis of micromotions in implant dentistry
$2,500 2011
Kurt Wallin, DMD & Eyad al-Khalifa, DMD, University of Pittsburgh
Performance of a new bone-grafting material for extraction socket preservation
$2,500 2011
Rashee Goyal, DMD, University of Pittsburg
Failures of dental implants placed by dental residents and students in a dental school implant center
$2,500 2011
Dr. Arman Butt, University of Illinois at Chicago
Novel Ti-V (Ti90A16V4) Surface Modification by Thermal Oxidation and TiO2 Nanotubes
$2,500 2012
Dr. Kai-Chiao Joe Chang, University of Detroit Mercy School of Dentistry
Inflammatory Mediator and Osteoblastic Protein Levels in Peri-Implant Crevicular Fluid
$2,500 2012
Dr. Ignacio Ginebreda, UCLA School of Dentistry
Effects of the combination of Bone Morphogenetic Protein (rhBMP-2) and Platelet Derived Growth Factor (rhPDGF-BB) on Ectopic Bone Formation in Rats
$2,500 2012
Dr. Aram Kim, University of Illinois at Chicago
Objective and Subjective Comparisons of Abutment Material Effect on Peri-implant Gingival Color and Perceived Esthetics:  Spectrophotometric Analysis Versus Patient and Clinician Satisfaction
$2,500 2012

Dr. Dylan Patrick, Baylor College of Dentistry
Bioactive Glass Targeted Enhancement of Osterix Transcription during Osteogenesis

$2,500 2012

Dr. Goth Siu, University of Illinois at Chicago
Improving the Ability of the Pink and White Esthetic Scores (PES/WES) in Predicting Patient Satisfaction of Anterior Implant Restorations

$2,500 2012

Dr. Jeffrey Tanner, UCLA School of Dentistry
Comparison of Bone Height and Implant Success in rh-BMP2 Augmented Maxillary Sinuses with and without an Alloplas

$2,500 2012

Dr. John Tousand, University of Colorado Denver
Proinflammatory Cytokines (IL-1beta and TNF-alpha) and Chemokines (IL-8 and MIP-1 alpha) as Markers for Comparing Inflammation Surrounding Smooth Surface Abutments to the BioHorizons' Laser-Lok Abutments

$2,500 2012

Dental Life Line Network (formerly:  The National Foundation of Dentistry for the Handicapped)

$7,500 2011 and 2012

For more information, please email Afshin Alavi at afshin@aaid.com.

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