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Opperman, Lynne Regents Professor and Department Head
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- Regents Professor and Head, Biomedical Sciences, School of Dentistry
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Cramer, C. L., Campbell, P. M., Opperman, L. A., Tadlock, L. P., & Buschang, P. H.
(2019).
Effects of micro-osteoperforations on tooth movement and bone in the beagle maxilla. 155(5), 681-692.
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van Gemert, L. N., Campbell, P. M., Opperman, L. A., & Buschang, P. H.
(2019).
Localizing the osseous boundaries of micro-osteoperforations. American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics.
155(6), 779-790.
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Tapias Perdigon, H., Schneiderman, E., & Opperman, L. A.
(2019).
Oral health assessment of independent elders in Texas. Special Care in Dentistry.
39(5), 515-523.
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Walsh, R. M., He, J., Schweitzer, J., Opperman, L. A., & Woodmansey, K. F.
(2018).
Bioactive endodontic materials for everyday use: a review. General Dentistry.
66(3), 48-51.
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Walsh, R. M., Woodmansey, K. F., He, J., Svoboda, K. K., Primus, C. M., & Opperman, L. A.
(2018).
Histology of NeoMTA Plus and Quick-Set2 in Contact with Pulp and Periradicular Tissues in a Canine Model. Journal of Endodontics.
44(9), 1389-1395.
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Kontogiorgos, E. D., Gharpure, P., Iheanacho, E. O., Gonzales, C. J., & Opperman, L. A.
(2017).
Preclinical Evaluation of a Crown-Splinted Custom Root-Shaped Implant. International Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Implants.
32(5), 1023-1032.
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Gharpure, P., Kontogiorgos, E. D., Opperman, L. A., Ross, C. F., Strait, D. S., Smith, A., ... Dechow, P. C.
(2016).
Elastic Properties of Chimpanzee Craniofacial Cortical Bone. Anatomical Record.
299(12), 1718-1733.
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Pryor McIntosh, L., Strait, D. S., Ledogar, J. A., Smith, A. L., Ross, C. F., Wang, Q., Opperman, L. A., & Dechow, P. C.
(2016).
Internal Bone Architecture in the Zygoma of Human and Pan. Anatomical Record.
299(12), 1704-1717.
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Pulver, R. J., Campbell, P. M., Opperman, L. A., & Buschang, P. H.
(2016).
Miniscrew-assisted slow expansion of mature rabbit sutures. American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics.
150(2), 303-312.
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Komabayashi, T., Wadajkar, A., Santimano, S., Ahn, C., Zhu, Q., Opperman, L. A., ... Nguyen, K. T.
(2016).
Preliminary study of light-cured hydrogel for endodontic drug delivery vehicle. Journal of Investigative and Clinical Dentistry.
7(1), 87-92.
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McMichael, G. E., Primus, C. M., & Opperman, L. A.
(2016).
Dentinal Tubule Penetration of Tricalcium Silicate Sealers. Journal of Endodontics.
42(4), 632-636.
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Yang, X., Yan, W., Tian, Y. e., Ma, P., Opperman, L. A., & Wang, X.
(2016).
Family with sequence similarity member 20C is the primary but not the only kinase for the small-integrin-binding ligand N-linked glycoproteins in bone. The FASEB Journal.
30(1), 121-128.
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Opperman, L. A.
(2015).
Anatomist executive talks device development. Biomedical Instrumentation and Technology.
49(2), 125-127.
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Kohout, G. D., He, J., Primus, C. M., Opperman, L. A., & Woodmansey, K. F.
(2015).
Comparison of Quick-Set and mineral trioxide aggregate root-end fillings for the regeneration of apical tissues in dogs. Journal of Endodontics.
41(2), 248-252.
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Elsalanty, M. E., Malavia, V., Zakhary, I., Mulone, T., Kontogiorgos, E. D., Dechow, P. C., & Opperman, L. A.
(2015).
Dentate transport discs can be used to reconstruct large segmental mandibular defects. Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery.
73(4), 745-758.
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Woodmansey, K. F., Kohout, G. D., Primus, C. M., Schneiderman, E., & Opperman, L. A.
(2015).
Histologic Assessment of Quick-Set and Mineral Trioxide Aggregate Pulpotomies in a Canine Model. Journal of Endodontics.
41(10), 1626-1630.
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Ruso, S., Campbell, P. M., Rossmann, J., Opperman, L. A., Taylor, R. W., & Buschang, P. H.
(2014).
Bone response to buccal tooth movements-with and without flapless alveolar decortication. European Journal of Orthodontics.
36(6), 613-623.
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Zapata, U., Watanabe, I., Opperman, L. A., Dechow, P. C., Mulone, T., & Elsalanty, M. E.
(2014).
In Vitro Mechanical Evaluation of Mandibular Bone Transport Devices. Journal of Medical Devices.
8(2), 021004.
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Zapata, U., Dechow, P. C., Watanabe, I., Elsalanty, M. E., & Opperman, L. A.
(2014).
Biomechanics of the canine mandible during bone transport distraction osteogenesis. Journal of Biomechanical Engineering.
136(11), 1110111-1110118.
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Kramer, P. R., Woodmansey, K. F., White, R., Primus, C. M., & Opperman, L. A.
(2014).
Capping a pulpotomy with calcium aluminosilicate cement: comparison to mineral trioxide aggregates. Journal of Endodontics.
40(9), 1429-1434.
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McBride, M. D., Campbell, P. M., Opperman, L. A., Dechow, P. C., & Buschang, P. H.
(2014).
How does the amount of surgical insult affect bone around moving teeth?. American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics.
145(4 Suppl), S92-S99.
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Derksen, R. B., Kontogiorgos, E. D., Dechow, P. C., & Opperman, L. A.
(2014).
A pilot histologic comparison of bone-to-implant contact between phosphate-coated and control titanium implants in the canine model. International Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Implants.
29(1), 203-210.
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San Miguel, S. M., Opperman, L. A., Allen, E. P., Zielinski, J. E., & Svoboda, K.
(2013).
Antioxidant combinations protect oral fibroblasts against metal-induced toxicity. Archives of Oral Biology.
58(3), 299-310.
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Eid, A. A., Niu, L., Primus, C. M., Opperman, L. A., Pashley, D. H., Watanabe, I., & Tay, F. R.
(2013).
In vitro osteogenic/dentinogenic potential of an experimental calcium aluminosilicate cement. Journal of Endodontics.
39(9), 1161-1166.
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Kontogiorgos, E., Elsalanty, M. E., Zakhary, I., Nagy, W. W., Dechow, P. C., & Opperman, L. A.
(2013).
Osseointegration of dental implants placed into canine mandibular bone regenerated by bone transport distraction osteogenesis. International Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Implants.
28(3), 677-686.
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Liu, S., Xu, H., Sun, J., Kontogiorgos, E., Whittington, P. R., Misner, K. G., ... Opperman, L. A.
(2013).
Recombinant human bone morphogenetic protein-2 stimulates bone formation during interfrontal suture expansion in rabbits. American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics.
144(2), 210-217.
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Garza, E. G., Wadajkar, A., Ahn, C., Zhu, Q., Opperman, L. A., Bellinger, L. L., Nguyen, K. T., & Komabayashi, T.
(2012).
Cytotoxicity evaluation of methacrylate-based resins for clinical endodontics in vitro (Vol 54, pg 213, 2012). JOURNAL OF ORAL SCIENCE.
54(4), 363-363.
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Benson, M. D., Opperman, L. A., Westerlund, J., Fernandez, C. R., San Miguel, S., Henkemeyer, M., & Chenaux, G.
(2012).
Ephrin-B stimulation of calvarial bone formation. Developmental Dynamics.
241(12), 1901-1910.
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Garza, E. G., Wadajkar, A., Ahn, C., Zhu, Q., Opperman, L. A., Bellinger, L. L., Nguyen, K. T., & Komabayashi, T.
(2012).
Cytotoxicity evaluation of methacrylate-based resins for clinical endodontics in vitro. JOURNAL OF ORAL SCIENCE.
54(3), 213-217.
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Massey, C. C., Kontogiorgos, E., Taylor, R., Opperman, L., Dechow, P., & Buschang, P. H.
(2012).
Effect of force on alveolar bone surrounding miniscrew implants: a 3-dimensional microcomputed tomography study. American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics.
142(1), 32-44.
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Shibazaki-Yorozuya, R., Wang, Q., Dechow, P. C., Maki, K., & Opperman, L. A.
(2012).
Changes in biomechanical strain and morphology of rat calvarial sutures and bone after Tgf-3 inhibition of posterior interfrontal suture fusion. Anatomical Record.
295(6), 928-938.
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Hale, R., Gatti, R., Glickman, G. N., & Opperman, L. A.
(2012).
Comparative analysis of carrier-based obturation and lateral compaction: a retrospective clinical outcomes study. International Journal of Dentistry.
2012, 954675-8.
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Budinskaya, O. V., Kontogiorgos, E. D., Brownlee, M., Lee, J. S., Budinskiy, R. A., Dechow, P. C., ... Opperman, L. A.
(2012).
Vacuum-induced Suction Stimulates Increased Numbers of Blood Vessels in Healthy Dog Gingiva. Wounds: a compendium of clinical research and practice.
24(4), 99-109.
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Nagashima, L. K., Rondon-Newby, M., Zakhary, I. E., Nagy, W. W., Zapata, U., Dechow, P. C., Opperman, L. A., & Elsalanty, M. E.
(2012).
Bone regeneration and docking site healing after bone transport distraction osteogenesis in the canine mandible. Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery.
70(2), 429-439.
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San Miguel, S. M., Opperman, L. A., Allen, E. P., Zielinski, J., & Svoboda, K.
(2012).
Bioactive polyphenol antioxidants protect oral fibroblasts from ROS-inducing agents. Archives of Oral Biology.
57(12), 1657-1667.
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Walker, S. S., Kontogiorgos, E. D., Dechow, P. C., Kerns, D. G., Nelson, C. J., & Opperman, L. A.
(2012).
Comparison of the effects of phosphate-coated and sandblasted acid-etched titanium implants on osseointegration: a microcomputed tomographic examination in the canine model. International Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Implants.
27(5), 1069-1080.
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Bird, D. C., Komabayashi, T., Guo, L., Opperman, L. A., & Spears, R.
(2012).
In vitro evaluation of dentinal tubule penetration and biomineralization ability of a new root-end filling material. Journal of Endodontics.
38(8), 1093-1096.
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Sachar, A., Strom, T. A., Serrano, M. J., Benson, M. D., Opperman, L. A., Svoboda, K., & Liu, X.
(2012).
Osteoblasts responses to three-dimensional nanofibrous gelatin scaffolds. JOURNAL OF BIOMEDICAL MATERIALS RESEARCH PART A.
100(11), 3029-3041.
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Zapata, U., Opperman, L. A., Kontogiorgos, E., Elsalanty, M. E., & Dechow, P. C.
(2011).
Biomechanical characteristics of regenerated cortical bone in the canine mandible. 5(7), 551-559.
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San Miguel, S. M., Opperman, L. A., Allen, E. P., & Svoboda, K.
(2011).
Use of antioxidants in oral healthcare. Compendium of continuing education in dentistry (Jamesburg, N.J. : 1995).
32(2), e25-e28.
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Zapata, U., Halvachs, E. K., Dechow, P. C., Elsalanty, M. E., & Opperman, L. A.
(2011).
Architecture and microstructure of cortical bone in reconstructed canine mandibles after bone transport distraction osteogenesis. Calcified Tissue International.
89(5), 379-388.
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San Miguel, S. M., Opperman, L. A., Allen, E. P., Zielinski, J., & Svoboda, K.
(2011).
Bioactive antioxidant mixtures promote proliferation and migration on human oral fibroblasts. Archives of Oral Biology.
56(8), 812-822.
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Washington, J. T., Schneiderman, E., Spears, R., Fernandez, C. R., He, J., & Opperman, L. A.
(2011).
Biocompatibility and osteogenic potential of new generation endodontic materials established by using primary osteoblasts. Journal of Endodontics.
37(8), 1166-1170.
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Reuben, J. S., Dinh, L., Lee, J., Stateson, J., Kamara, H., Xiang, L., & Opperman, L. A.
(2011).
Bisphosphonates inhibit phosphorylation of signal transducer and activator of transcription 3 and expression of suppressor of cytokine signaling 3: implications for their effects on innate immune function and osteoclastogenesis. Oral Surgery Oral Medicine Oral Pathology Oral Radiology and Endodontics.
111(2), 196-204.
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Ramirez-Echave, J. I., Buschang, P. H., Carrillo, R., Rossouw, P. E., Nagy, W. W., & Opperman, L. A.
(2011).
Histologic evaluation of root response to intrusion in mandibular teeth in beagle dogs. American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics.
139(1), 60-69.
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Liu, S., Opperman, L. A., Kyung, H., & Buschang, P. H.
(2011).
Is there an optimal force level for sutural expansion?. American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics.
139(4), 446-455.
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Kontogiorgos, E., Elsalanty, M. E., Zapata, U., Zakhary, I., Nagy, W. W., Dechow, P. C., & Opperman, L. A.
(2011).
Three-dimensional evaluation of mandibular bone regenerated by bone transport distraction osteogenesis. Calcified Tissue International.
89(1), 43-52.
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San Miguel, S. M., Opperman, L. A., Allen, E. P., & Svoboda, K.
(2011).
Use of antioxidants in oral healthcare. Compendium of continuing education in dentistry (Jamesburg, N.J. : 1995).
32(9), E156-E159.
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San Miguel, S. M., Opperman, L. A., Allen, E. P., & Svoboda, K.
(2011).
Reactive oxygen species and antioxidant defense mechanisms in the oral cavity: a literature review. Compendium of continuing education in dentistry (Jamesburg, N.J. : 1995).
32(1), E10-E15.
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San Miguel, S. M., Opperman, L. A., Allen, E. P., Zielinski, J., & Svoboda, K.
(2010).
Antioxidants counteract nicotine and promote migration via RacGTP in oral fibroblast cells. JOURNAL OF PERIODONTOLOGY.
81(11), 1675-1690.
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Zapata, U., Elsalanty, M. E., Dechow, P. C., & Opperman, L. A.
(2010).
Biomechanical configurations of mandibular transport distraction osteogenesis devices. Tissue Engineering Part B: Reviews.
16(3), 273-283.
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Opperman, L. A.
(2010).
Translational Research, Technology Transfer and Small Business Grants - Alternate Funding Resources. The FASEB Journal.
24.
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He, D., Genecov, D. G., Herbert, M., Barcelo, R., Elsalanty, M. E., Weprin, B. E., & Opperman, L. A.
(2010).
Effect of recombinant human bone morphogenetic protein-2 on bone regeneration in large defects of the growing canine skull after dura mater replacement with a dura mater substitute. Journal of Neurosurgery.
112(2), 319-328.
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Sanjideh, P. A., Rossouw, P. E., Campbell, P. M., Opperman, L. A., & Buschang, P. H.
(2010).
Tooth movements in foxhounds after one or two alveolar corticotomies. European Journal of Orthodontics.
32(1), 106-113.
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Foley, C. H., Kerns, D. G., Hallmon, W. W., Rivera-Hidalgo, F., Nelson, C. J., Spears, R., Dechow, P. C., & Opperman, L. A.
(2010).
Effect of phosphate treatment of Acid-etched implants on mineral apposition rates near implants in a dog model. International Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Implants.
25(2), 278-286.
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Zapata, U., Wang, Q., Opperman, L. A., & Dechow, P. C.
(2010).
The digital reconstruction process and the assessment of hard tissue structure and mechanics. The FASEB Journal.
24(S1), 400.5-400.5.
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Elsalanty, M. E., Zakhary, I., Akeel, S., Benson, B., Mulone, T., Triplett, G. R., & Opperman, L. A.
(2009).
Reconstruction of canine mandibular bone defects using a bone transport reconstruction plate. 63(4), 441-448.
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Woods, P. W., Buschang, P. H., Owens, S. E., Rossouw, P. E., & Opperman, L. A.
(2009).
The effect of force, timing, and location on bone-to-implant contact of miniscrew implants. European Journal of Orthodontics.
31(3), 232-240.
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Zapata, U., Kontogiorgos, E., Elsalanty, M. E., Dechow, P. C., & Opperman, L. A.
(2009).
Biomechanical characteristics of cortical bone regenerate after mandibular distraction osteogenesis in dogs. The FASEB Journal.
23(S1), 650.3-650.3.
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Liu, S., Opperman, L. A., & Buschang, P. H.
(2009).
Effects of recombinant human bone morphogenetic protein-2 on midsagittal sutural bone formation during expansion. American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics.
136(6), 768.e1-768.e8.
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Rawlins, J. T., Fernandez, C. R., Cozby, M. E., & Opperman, L. A.
(2008).
Timing of Egf treatment differentially affects Tgf-beta2 induced cranial suture closure. Experimental Biology and Medicine.
233(12), 1518-1526.
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Por, Y., Barcel, C. R., Salyer, K. E., Genecov, D. G., Troxel, K., Gendler, E. l., Elsalanty, M. E., & Opperman, L. A.
(2008).
Bone generation in the reconstruction of a critical size calvarial defect in an experimental model. 19(2), 383-392.
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Chamorro, M. M., Regan, J. D., Opperman, L. A., & Kramer, P. R.
(2008).
Effect of storage media on human periodontal ligament cell apoptosis. Dental Traumatology.
24(1), 11-16.
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Elsalanty, M. E., Por, Y., Genecov, D. G., Salyer, K. E., Wang, Q., Barcelo, C. R., ... Opperman, L. A.
(2008).
Recombinant human BMP-2 enhances the effects of materials used for reconstruction of large cranial defects. Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery.
66(2), 277-285.
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Naidu, A., Dechow, P. C., Spears, R., Wright, J. M., Kessler, H. P., & Opperman, L. A.
(2008).
The effects of bisphosphonates on osteoblasts in vitro. Oral Surgery Oral Medicine Oral Pathology Oral Radiology and Endodontics.
106(1), 5-13.
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Dacy, J. A., Spears, R., Hallmon, W. W., Kerns, D. G., Rivera-Hidalgo, F., Minevski, Z. S., Nelson, C. J., & Opperman, L. A.
(2007).
Effects of phosphated titanium and enamel matrix derivatives on osteoblast behavior in vitro. International Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Implants.
22(5), 701-709.
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Wadhwa, S., Bi, Y., Ortiz, A. T., Embree, M. C., Kilts, T., Iozzo, R., Opperman, L. A., & Young, M. F.
(2007).
Impaired posterior frontal sutural fusion in the biglycan/decorin double deficient mice. BONE.
40(4), 861-866.
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Mooney, M. P., Losken, H. W., Moursi, A. M., Bradley, J., Azari, K., Acarturk, T. O., ... Siegel, M. I.
(2007).
Anti-TGF-beta2 antibody therapy inhibits postoperative resynostosis in craniosynostotic rabbits. PLASTIC AND RECONSTRUCTIVE SURGERY.
119(4), 1200-1212.
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Shibazaki, R., Dechow, P. C., Maki, K., & Opperman, L. A.
(2007).
Biomechanical strain and morphologic changes with age in rat calvarial bone and sutures. PLASTIC AND RECONSTRUCTIVE SURGERY.
119(7), 2167-2178.
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Carrillo, R., Rossouw, P. E., Franco, P. F., Opperman, L. A., & Buschang, P. H.
(2007).
Intrusion of multiradicular teeth and related root resorption with mini-screw implant anchorage: a radiographic evaluation. American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics.
132(5), 647-655.
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Genecov, D. G., Kremer, M., Agarwal, R., Salyer, K. E., Barcelo, C. R., Aberman, H. M., & Opperman, L. A.
(2007).
Norian craniofacial repair system: compatibility with resorbable and nonresorbable plating materials. PLASTIC AND RECONSTRUCTIVE SURGERY.
120(6), 1487-1495.
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Mooney, M. P., Losken, H. W., Moursi, A. M., Shand, J. M., Cooper, G. M., Curry, C., ... Siegel, M. I.
(2007).
Postoperative anti-Tgf-beta2 antibody therapy improves intracranial volume and craniofacial growth in craniosynostotic rabbits. Journal of Craniofacial Surgery.
18(2), 336-346.
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Carrillo, R., Buschang, P. H., Opperman, L. A., Franco, P. F., & Rossouw, P. E.
(2007).
Segmental intrusion with mini-screw implant anchorage: a radiographic evaluation. American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics.
132(5), 576.e1-576.e6.
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Wang, Q., Opperman, L. A., Havill, L. M., Carlson, D. S., & Dechow, P. C.
(2006).
Inheritance of sutural pattern at the pterion in Rhesus monkey skulls. 288(10), 1042-1049.
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Alaqeel, S. M., Hinton, R. J., & Opperman, L. A.
(2006).
Cellular response to force application at craniofacial sutures. Orthodontics and Craniofacial Research.
9(3), 111-122.
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Opperman, L. A., Fernandez, C. R., So, S., & Rawlins, J. T.
(2006).
Erk1/2 signaling is required for Tgf-beta 2-induced suture closure. Developmental Dynamics.
235(5), 1292-1299.
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Hodges, N. E., Perry, M., Mohamed, W., Hallmon, W. W., Rees, T., & Opperman, L. A.
(2006).
Distraction osteogenesis versus autogenous onlay grafting. Part II: biology of regenerate and onlay bone. International Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Implants.
21(2), 237-244.
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Perry, M., Hodges, N., Hallmon, D. W., Rees, T., & Opperman, L. A.
(2005).
Distraction osteogenesis versus autogenous onlay grafting. Part I: outcome of implant integration. International Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Implants.
20(5), 695-702.
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Opperman, L. A., & Rawlins, J. T.
(2005).
The extracellular matrix environment in suture morphogenesis and growth. Cells, Tissues, Organs: in vivo, in vitro.
181(3-4), 127-135.
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Shibazaki, R., Maki, K., Tachikawa, T., Shibasaki, Y., Hinton, R. J., Carlson, D. S., & Opperman, L. A.
(2005).
Changes in parathyroid hormone-related protein and 3-dimensional trabecular bone structure of the mandibular condyle following mandibular distraction osteogenesis in growing rats. Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery.
63(4), 505-512.
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Opperman, L. A., Gakunga, P. T., & Carlson, D. S.
(2005).
Genetic Factors Influencing Morphogenesis and Growth of Sutures and Synchondroses in the Craniofacial Complex. Seminars in Orthodontics.
11(4), 199-208.
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Ham, K. A., Witherspoon, D. E., Gutmann, J. L., Ravindranath, S., Gait, T. C., & Opperman, L. A.
(2005).
Preliminary evaluation of BMP-2 expression and histological characteristics during apexification with calcium hydroxide and mineral trioxide aggregate. Journal of Endodontics.
31(4), 275-279.
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Poisson, E., Sciote, J. J., Koepsel, R., Cooper, G. M., Opperman, L. A., & Mooney, M. P.
(2004).
Transforming growth factor-beta isoform expression in the perisutural tissues of craniosynostotic rabbits. Cleft Palate: Craniofacial Journal.
41(4), 392-402.
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Mooney, M. P., Moursi, A. M., Opperman, L. A., & Siegel, M. I.
(2004).
Cytokine therapy for craniosynostosis. Expert Opinion on Biological Therapy.
4(3), 279-299.
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Sigalas, E., Regan, J. D., Kramer, P. R., Witherspoon, D. E., & Opperman, L. A.
(2004).
Survival of human periodontal ligament cells in media proposed for transport of avulsed teeth. Dental Traumatology.
20(1), 21-28.
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Al-Awadhi, S., Spears, R., Gutmann, J. L., & Opperman, L. A.
(2004).
Cultured primary osteoblast viability and apoptosis in the presence of root canal sealers. Journal of Endodontics.
30(7), 527-533.
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Mooney, M. P., Moursi, A. M., Opperman, L. A., & Siegel, M. I.
(2004).
Cytokine therapy for craniosynostosis. Expert Opinion on Biological Therapy.
4(3), 279-299.
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Trasatti, C., Spears, R., Gutmann, J. L., & Opperman, L. A.
(2004).
Increased Tgf-beta1 production by rat osteoblasts in the presence of PepGen P-15 in vitro. Journal of Endodontics.
30(4), 213-217.
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Chong, S. L., Mitchell, R., Moursi, A. M., Winnard, P., Losken, H. W., Bradley, J., ... Mooney, M. P.
(2003).
Rescue of coronal suture fusion using transforming growth factor-beta 3 (Tgf-beta 3) in rabbits with delayed-onset craniosynostosis. 274(2), 962-971.
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Prez, A. L., Spears, R., Gutmann, J. L., & Opperman, L. A.
(2003).
Osteoblasts and MG-63 osteosarcoma cells behave differently when in contact with ProRoot MTA and White MTA. International Endodontic Journal.
36(8), 564-570.
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Dominguez, M. S., Witherspoon, D. E., Gutmann, J. L., & Opperman, L. A.
(2003).
Histological and scanning electron microscopy assessment of various vital pulp-therapy materials. Journal of Endodontics.
29(5), 324-333.
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Fuentes, M. A., Opperman, L. A., Buschang, P., Bellinger, L. L., Carlson, D. S., & Hinton, R. J.
(2003).
Lateral functional shift of the mandible: Part I. Effects on condylar cartilage thickness and proliferation. American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics.
123(2), 153-159.
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Fuentes, M. A., Opperman, L. A., Buschang, P., Bellinger, L. L., Carlson, D. S., & Hinton, R. J.
(2003).
Lateral functional shift of the mandible: Part II. Effects on gene expression in condylar cartilage. American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics.
123(2), 160-166.
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Adab, K., Sayne, J. R., Carlson, D. S., & Opperman, L. A.
(2003).
Nasal capsular cartilage is required for rat transpalatal suture morphogenesis. Differentiation.
71(8), 496-505.
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Chong, S. L., Mitchell, R., Moursi, A. M., Winnard, P., Losken, H. W., Bradley, J., ... Mooney, M. P.
(2003).
Rescue of coronal suture fusion using transforming growth factor-beta 3 (Tgf-beta 3) in rabbits with delayed-onset craniosynostosis. 274A(2), 962-971.
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Opperman, L. A., Moursi, A. M., Sayne, J. R., & Wintergerst, A. M.
(2002).
Transforming growth factor-beta 3(Tgf-beta3) in a collagen gel delays fusion of the rat posterior interfrontal suture in vivo. Anatomical Record.
267(2), 120-130.
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Lally, E., Opperman, L. A., Green, D., Shenker, B., Shapiro, I. M., & Lesot, H.
(2002).
Apoptosis in oral development and disease. Journal of Dental Research.
81, A30-A30.
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Adab, K., Sayne, J. R., Carlson, D. S., & Opperman, L. A.
(2002).
Elevated TGF-b1, TGF-b2, TGF-b3 and Msx2 expression are associated with morphogenesis of facial sutures and active bone growth from these sites. Journal of Dental Research.
81, A221-A221.
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Opperman, L. A.
(2002).
Molecular pathways in cranial suture morphogenesis. The FASEB Journal.
16(4), A352-A352.
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Rawlins, J. T., Nouri-Shirazi, M., & Opperman, L. A.
(2002).
Tgf- beta 2 down regulates Twist and up regulates Fgfr2 in rat coronal sutures in vitro. The FASEB Journal.
16(5), A752-A753.
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Fuentes, M. A., Opperman, L. A., Bellinger, L. L., Carlson, D. S., & Hinton, R. J.
(2002).
Regulation of cell proliferation in rat mandibular condylar cartilage in explant culture by insulin-like growth factor-1 and fibroblast growth factor-2. Archives of Oral Biology.
47(9), 643-654.
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Adab, K., Sayne, .., Carlson, D. S., & Opperman, L. A.
(2002).
Tgf1, Tgf2, Tgf3 and Msx2 expression is elevated during frontonasal suture morphogenesis and during active postnatal facial growth. Orthodontics and Craniofacial Research.
5(4), 227-237.
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Opperman, L. A., Galanis, V., Williams, A. R., & Adab, K.
(2002).
Transforming growth factor3 (Tgf3) downregulates Tgf receptor type I (TrI) during rescue of cranial sutures from osseous obliteration. Orthodontics and Craniofacial Research.
5(1), 5-16.
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Sykaras, N., Triplett, R. G., Nunn, M. E., Iacopino, A. M., & Opperman, L. A.
(2001).
Effect of recombinant human bone morphogenetic protein-2 on bone regeneration and osseointegration of dental implants. Clinical Oral Implants Research.
12(4), 339-349.
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Mooney, M. P., Burrows, A. M., Smith, T. D., Losken, H. W., Opperman, L. A., Dechant, J., ... Siegel, M. I.
(2001).
Correction of coronal suture synostosis using suture and dura mater allografts in rabbits with familial craniosynostosis. Cleft Palate: Craniofacial Journal.
38(3), 206-225.
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Opperman, L. A., Cooper, G. M., & Sayne, J. R.
(2001).
Nicotine alters TGF-beta 2 and TGF-beta 3 expression in rat coronal sutures in vitro. The FASEB Journal.
15(4), A380-A380.
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Opperman, L. A.
(2000).
Cranial sutures as intramembranous bone growth sites. Developmental Dynamics.
219(4), 472-485.
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Opperman, L. A., Adab, K., & Gakunga, P. T.
(2000).
Transforming growth factor-2 and TGF-3 regulate fetal rat cranial suture morphogenesis by regulating rates of cell proliferation and apoptosis. Developmental Dynamics.
219(2), 237-247.
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Opperman, L. A., Adab, K., & Gakunga, P. T.
(2000).
Transforming growth factor-beta 2 and TGF-beta 3 regulate fetal rat cranial suture morphogenesis by regulating rates of cell proliferation and apoptosis. Developmental Dynamics.
219(2), 237-247.
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Opperman, L. A., Drake, D. B., Kang, P., Nakeeb, S. M., Gammas, M., & Morgan, R. F.
(2000).
A pilot study of short- and long-term sequelae to rigid fixation across metacarpal physes in a baboon model. Annals of Plastic Surgery.
44(1), 36-43.
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Gakunga, P. T., & Opperman, L. A.
(2000).
TGF-beta modulates the differentiation and growth of the cranial base. Journal of Dental Research.
79, 505-505.
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Gakunga, P. T., Kuboki, Y., & Opperman, L. A.
(2000).
Hyaluronan is essential for the expansion of the cranial base growth plates. Orthodontics and Craniofacial Research.
20(2), 53-63.
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Opperman, L. A., Adab, K., & Gakunga, P. T.
(2000).
Transforming growth factors regulate intramembranous bone growth by regulating rates of cell proliferation and apoptosis. Journal of Bone and Mineral Research.
15, S327-S327.
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Opperman, L. A., Chhabra, A., Cho, R. W., & Ogle, R. C.
(1999).
Cranial suture obliteration is induced by removal of transforming growth factor (TGF)-beta 3 activity and prevented by removal of TGF-beta 2 activity from fetal rat calvaria in vitro. Orthodontics and Craniofacial Research.
19(3), 164-173.
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Lin, K. Y., Nolen, A. A., Gampper, T. J., Jane, J. A., Opperman, L. A., & Ogle, R. C.
(1997).
Elevated levels of transforming growth factors beta 2 and beta 3 in lambdoid sutures from children with persistent plagiocephaly. 34(4), 331-337.
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Opperman, L. A., Nolen, A. A., & Ogle, R. C.
(1997).
TGF-beta 1, TGF-beta 2, and TGF-beta 3 exhibit distinct patterns of expression during cranial suture formation and obliteration in vivo and in vitro. Journal of Bone and Mineral Research.
12(3), 301-310.
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Opperman, L. A., Passarelli, R. W., Nolen, A. A., Gampper, T. J., Lin, K., & Ogle, R. C.
(1996).
Dura mater secretes soluble heparin-binding factors required for cranial suture morphogenesis. In Vitro Cellular and Developmental Biology - Animal.
32(10), 627-632.
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Opperman, L. A., Passarelli, R. W., Morgan, E. P., Reintjes, M., & Ogle, R. C.
(1995).
Cranial sutures require tissue interactions with dura mater to resist osseous obliteration in vitro. Journal of Bone and Mineral Research.
10(12), 1978-1987.
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Opperman, L. A., Sweeney, T. M., Redmon, J., Persing, J. A., & Ogle, R. C.
(1993).
Tissue interactions with underlying dura mater inhibit osseous obliteration of developing cranial sutures. Developmental Dynamics.
198(4), 312-322.
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Opperman, L. A., Saunders, T. J., Bruns, D. E., Boyd, J. C., Mills, S. E., & Bruns, M. E.
(1992).
Estrogen inhibits calbindin-D28k expression in mouse uterus. ENDOCRINOLOGY.
130(3), 1728-1735.
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Nemere, I., Opperman, L. A., Ross, F. P., & Norman, A. W.
(1992).
Noncytoplasmic and filamentous appearance of calbindin-D28k and tubulin in double, indirect immunofluorescent staining of embryonic chick tissue. Molecular and Cellular Endocrinology.
86(1-2), 83-91.
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Opperman, L. A., Pettifor, J. M., & Ross, F. P.
(1990).
Immunohistochemical localization of calbindins (28K and 9K) in the tissues of the baboon Papio ursinus. Anatomical Record.
228(4), 425-430.
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Opperman, L. A., Ross, F. P., Stein, B., & Hirsch, G.
(1990).
Appearance during chick embryogenesis of vitamin D-dependent calcium-binding protein (calbindin-D28K). Bone and mineral.
9(1), 1-8.
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Opperman, L. A., & Ross, F. P.
(1990).
The adult fruit bat (Rousettus aegyptiacus) expresses only calbindin-D9K (vitamin D-dependent calcium-binding protein) in its kidney. Comparative Biochemistry and Physiology - B: Comparative Biochemistry.
97(2), 295-299.
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Opperman, L. A.
Bone mineralization and mineral homeostasis in very low-birth-weight infants fed either human milk or fortified human milk
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Opperman, L. A.
Bone morphogenetic proteins (BMPs): how do they function and what can they offer the clinician?
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Opperman, L. A.
Dura mater maintains rat cranial sutures in vitro by regulating suture cell proliferation and collagen production
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Opperman, L. A.
In the absence of periosteum, transplanted fetal and neonatal rat coronal sutures resist osseous obliteration
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Opperman, L. A.
Induction of supernumerary tracheal buds and the stimulation of DNA synthesis in the embryonic chick lung and trachea by epidermal growth factor
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Opperman, L. A.
Ontogeny of calbindin-D28K and calbindin-D9K in the mouse kidney, duodenum, cerebellum and placenta
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Opperman, L. A.
Repair of critical size rat calvarial defects using extracellular matrix protein gels
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Opperman, L. A.
The dermis-prelaminated scapula flap for reconstructions of the hard palate and the alveolar ridge: A clinical and histologic evaluation
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Cramer, C. L., Campbell, P. M., Opperman, L. A., Tadlock, L. P., & Buschang, P. H.
(2019).
Effects of micro-osteoperforations on tooth movement and bone in the beagle maxilla. 155(5), 681-692.
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book
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Benson, M. D., & Opperman, L. A.
(2011).
Regulation of Calvarial Bone Growth by Molecules Involved in the Craniosynostoses. Ed. 19.
Karger Publishers.
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Rawlins, J. T., & Opperman, L. A.
(2008).
Tgf-beta regulation of suture morphogenesis and growth. Ed. 12.
Karger Publishers.
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Benson, M. D., & Opperman, L. A.
(2011).
Regulation of Calvarial Bone Growth by Molecules Involved in the Craniosynostoses. Ed. 19.
Karger Publishers.
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conference paper
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Kramer, B., Pather, N., Hartmann, C., Hutchinson, E., du Toit, F., Opperman, L. A., ... Macchiarelli, G.
(2020).
IFAA President's Emergent Anatomists Programme (PEAP) Inaugural Workshop. JOURNAL OF ANATOMY.
362-362.
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Ruest, L. B., Svoboda, K., & Opperman, L. A.
(2016).
Integration of Active-Learning Activity Increased Short-Term and Long-Term Retention in a Self-Learning Setting. The FASEB Journal.
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Ruest, L. B., Svoboda, K., & Opperman, L. A.
(2016).
Integration of Active-Learning Activity Increased Short-Term and Long-Term Retention in a Self-Learning Setting. The FASEB Journal.
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Varanasi, V. G., Dominia, L. M., Jue, S. M., Lee, A., Leong, K. K., Loomer, P. M., & Opperman, L. A.
(2012).
Individual and Combined Effect of Silicon and Calcium Ions on Osteoblast Gene Expression and Matrix Formation. The FASEB Journal.
728.4-728.4.
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Por, Y., Barcel, C. R., Salyer, K. E., Genecov, D. G., Troxel, K., Gendler, E. l., Elsalanty, M. E., & Opperman, L. A.
(2007).
Bone generation in the reconstruction of a critical size calvarial defect in an experimental model. Annals of the Academy of Medicine, Singapore.
911-919.
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Opperman, L. A., & Fernandez, C. R.
(2005).
Erk1/2 signaling is required for Smad2 and Tgf-beta 2 induced Erk1/2 expression in cranial bones but not in cranial sutures. The FASEB Journal.
A1364-A1364.
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Opperman, L. A., Rawlins, J. T., Mohamed, W. V., & Fernandez, C. R.
(2004).
Tgf-beta 3 down regulates Msx2 expression during rescue of sutures from obliteration. The FASEB Journal.
A774-A774.
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Opperman, L. A., Ong, N. T., & Rawlins, J. T.
(2003).
Transcription factor and growth factor receptor regulation by Tgf-beta 2 in fetal rat coronal sutures. The FASEB Journal.
A1169-A1170.
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Rawlins, J. T., Sayne, J. R., & Opperman, L. A.
(2002).
Tgf-beta 2 regulates Fgf2 signaling and activity. Journal of Bone and Mineral Research.
S426-S426.
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Ruest, L. B., Svoboda, K., & Opperman, L. A.
Integration of Active-Learning Activity Increased Short-Term and Long-Term Retention in a Self-Learning Setting. The FASEB Journal.
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Ruest, L. B., Svoboda, K., & Opperman, L. A.
Student Survey Results on the Integration of Active Learning Exercises in a Dental Education Self-Learning Setting. The FASEB Journal.
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Kramer, B., Pather, N., Hartmann, C., Hutchinson, E., du Toit, F., Opperman, L. A., ... Macchiarelli, G.
(2020).
IFAA President's Emergent Anatomists Programme (PEAP) Inaugural Workshop. JOURNAL OF ANATOMY.
362-362.
Teaching
teaching activities
- DDDS602 Human Struc Func & Disease I Instructor
- OBIO602 General Histology Instructor
- OBIO606 Oral Histology Instructor
- OBIO612 Sem: Current Issues In Science Instructor
Works By Students
chaired theses and dissertations
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Sevilla Gaitan, Carlos (2013-12). Histologic Comparison of Regenerate Bone Produced from Dentate Versus Edentulous Transport Discs in Bone Transport Distraction Osteogenesis.
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Walsh, Ryan Michael (2016-12). Histology of Calcium Aluminate vs. Tricalcium Silicate in Pulpal and Periradicular Contact.
Background
education and training
- Ph.D. in Developmental Biology, University of the Witwatersrand - (Johannesburg, South Africa) 1985
- B.S. in Zoology, University of the Witwatersrand - (Johannesburg, South Africa) 1979
- University of Virginia - (Charlottesville, Virginia, United States) , Postdoctoral Training 1995
awards and honors
- AAAS Fellow, conferred by American Association For The Advancement of Science - (Washington D.C., District of Columbia, United States), 2019
- Regents Professor Award, conferred by Texas A&M University System - (College Station, Texas, United States), 2015
- Fellow, conferred by American Association of Anatomists - (Bethesda, Maryland, United States), 2015
Contact
first name
- Lynne
has last name
- Opperman
mailing address
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Texas A&M University College of Dentistry
Biomedical Sciences
3302 Gaston Ave.
Dallas, TX 75246
USA
Other
- lopperman@tamu.edu