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Medizin Aspekte

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Freiburger Gründertage, 2018

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Freiburg, 2017

2020

Direct EPR detection of atomic nitrogen in a nitrogen plasma jet (HOT PCCP ARTICLE 2020)

Rostas A, Ledernez L, Dietel L, Heidinger L, Bergmann M, Altenburger M, Bruch R, Urban G, Schleicher E, Weber S

Physical Chemistry Chemical Physics

Enhanced Protein Immobilization on Polymers—A Plasma Surface Activation Study

Wieland F, Bruch R, Bergmann M, Partel S, Urban G, Dincer C

Polymers

Dysbiotische Verschiebungen der mikrobiellen Gemeinschaft des supragingivalen oralen Biofilms durch häufigen Saccharosekonsum

Anderson A, Rothballer M, Altenburger M, Woelber J, Karygianni L, Lagkouvardos I, Hellwig E, Al-Ahmad A

Oralprophylaxe und Kinderzahnheilkunde

2019

Effect of Transient Spark Disinfection on Various Endodontics Relevant Bacteria

Ledernez L, Engesser F, Altenburger M, Urban G, Bergmann M

Plasma Medicine

Transient Spark for Bacterial Cleaning of Dental Microcavities

Ledernez L, Bruch R, Altenburger M, Bergmann M, Urban G

Plasma Medicine

2018

In-Vivo Shift of the Microbiota in Oral Biofilm in Response to Frequent Sucrose Consumption

Anderson AC, Rothballer M, Altenburger MJ, Woelber JP, Karygianni L, Lagkouvardos I, Hellwig E, Al-Ahmad A

Scientific Reports

Full Validation of a Method for the Determination of Drugs of Abuse in Non-Mineralized Dental Biofilm Using Liquid Chromatography-Tandem Mass Spectrometry and Application to Postmortem Samples

Henkel K, Altenburger MJ, Auwärter V, Neukamm MA

Talanta

Evaluation of the Bioactivity of Fluoride-Enriched Mineral Trioxide Aggregate on Osteoblasts

Proksch S, Brossart J, Vach K, Hellwig E, Altenburger MJ, Karygianni L

International Endodontic Journal

Multivariate Optimization of a Method for the Determination of Fatty Acids in Dental Biofilm by GC–MS

Roth SR, Henkel K, Altenburger MJ, Auwärter V, Neukamm MA

Bioanalysis

Accuracy of CBCT-Based Root Canal Length Predetermination Using New Endodontic Planning Software Compared to Measurements Performed with an Electronic Apex Locator Ex Vivo

Tchorz JP, Wolgin M, Karygianni L, Vach K, Altenburger MJ

International Journal of Computerized Dentistry

2017

Betel Nut Chewing in Iron Age Vietnam? Detection of Areca Catechu Alkaloids in Dental Enamel

Krais S, Klima M, Huppertz LM, Auwärter V, Altenburger MJ, Neukamm MA

Journal of Psychoactive Drugs

2016

The Effect of Low Pressure Plasma Polymerization Modes on the Properties of the Deposited Plasma Polymers

Zeniieh D, Rostas AM, Schleicher E, Ledernez L, Weber S, Urban G

Plasma Processes and Polymers

The Effects of Various Mixing Solutions on the Biocompatibility of Mineral Trioxide Aggregate

Karygianni L, Proksch S, Schneider S, Hellwig E, Steinberg T, Schulz SD, Tchorz JP, Altenburger MJ

International Endodontic Journal

Determination of Medicinal and Illicit Drugs in Post Mortem Dental Hard Tissues and Comparison with Analytical Results for Body Fluids and Hair Samples

Klima M, Altenburger MJ, Kempf J, Auwärter V, Neukamm MA

Forensic Science International

2015

Plasma Nanofilms as Biocompatible and Antibacterial Interface for In-Vivo Sensors

Bergmann M, Ledernez L, Urban G

Procedia Engineering

Effect of 10% Fluoride on the Remineralization of Dentin in Situ

Bizhang M, Kaleta-Kragt S, Singh-Hüsgen P, Altenburger MJ, Zimmer S

Journal of Applied Oral Science

Fluoride Varnishes Containing Calcium Glycerophosphate: Fluoride Uptake and the Effect on in Vitro Enamel Erosion

Carvalho TS, Bönecker M, Altenburger MJ, Buzalaf MAR, Sampaio FC, Lussi A

Clinical Oral Investigations

Supplementary Sampling of Obturation Materials Enhances Microbial Analysis of Endodontic Treatment Failures: A Proof of Principle Study

Karygianni L, Anderson AC, Tennert C, Kollmar K, Altenburger MJ, Hellwig E, Al-Ahmad A

Clinical Oral Investigations

Pre-Clinical Endodontic Training with Artificial Instead of Extracted Human Teeth: Does the Type of Exercise Have an Influence on Clinical Endodontic Outcomes?

Tchorz JP, Brandl M, Ganter PA, Karygianni L, Polydorou O, Vach K, Hellwig E, Altenburger MJ

International Endodontic Journal

Ultrasonic Activation and Chemical Modification of Photosensitizers Enhances the Effects of Photodynamic Therapy against Enterococcus Faecalis Root-Canal Isolates

Tennert C, Drews AM, Walther V, Altenburger MJ, Karygianni L, Wrbas K-T, Hellwig E, Al-Ahmad A

Photodiagnosis and Photodynamic Therapy

2014

Parylene-C as High Performance Encapsulation Material for Implantable Sensors

Zeniieh D, Ledernez L, Urban G

Procedia Engineering

Action of Food Preservatives on 14-Days Dental Biofilm Formation, Biofilm Vitality and Biofilm-Derived Enamel Demineralisation in Situ

Arweiler NB, Netuschil L, Beier D, Grunert S, Heumann C, Altenburger MJ, Sculean A, Nagy K, Al-Ahmad A, Auschill TM

Clinical Oral Investigations

The Use of Computer-Assisted FACE for Minimal-Invasive Caries Excavation

Ganter P, Al-Ahmad A, Wrbas K-T, Hellwig E, Altenburger MJ

Clinical Oral Investigations

Antimicrobial Effects of Dental Luting Glass Ionomer Cements on Streptococcus Mutans

Klai S, Altenburger M, Spitzmüller B, Anderson A, Hellwig E, Al-Ahmad A

The Scientific World Journal

Determination of Drugs of Abuse in Bovine Dentin Using Liquid Chromatography-Electrospray Ionization Tandem Mass Spectrometry

Spinner J, Klima M, Kempf J, Huppertz LM, Auwärter V, Altenburger MJ, Neukamm MA

Journal of Mass Spectrometry

Evaluation of an Improved Endodontic Teaching Model: Do Preclinical Exercises Have an Influence on the Technical Quality of Root Canal Treatments?

Tchorz JP, Ganter PA, Woelber JP, Stampf S, Hellwig E, Altenburger MJ

International Endodontic Journal

The Use of Cone Beam Computed Tomography to Predetermine Root Canal Lengths in Molar Teeth: A Comparison between Two-Dimensional and Three-Dimensional Measurements

Tchorz JP, Poxleitner PJ, Stampf S, Patzelt SBM, Rottke D, Hellwig E, Altenburger MJ

Clinical Oral Investigations

Effect of Photodynamic Therapy (PDT) on Enterococcus Faecalis Biofilm in Experimental Primary and Secondary Endodontic Infections

Tennert C, Feldmann K, Haamann E, Al-Ahmad A, Follo M, Wrbas K-T, Hellwig E, Altenburger MJ

BMC Oral Health

New Bacterial Composition in Primary and Persistent/Secondary Endodontic Infections with Respect to Clinical and Radiographic Findings

Tennert C, Fuhrmann M, Wittmer A, Karygianni L, Altenburger MJ, Pelz K, Hellwig E, Al-Ahmad A

Journal of Endodontics

2013

Effect of Plasma Treatments and Plasma-Polymerized Films on the Adhesion of Parylene-C to Substrates

Zeniieh D, Bajwa A, Ledernez L, Urban G

Plasma Processes and Polymers

Nanofilms Produced by Magnetron Enhanced Plasma Polymerization from Methane and Oxygen for Coating of Rigid Contact Lenses

Bergmann M, Ledernez L, Dame G, Lickert S, Widmer F, Gier Y, Urban G

Plasma Processes and Polymers

Swelling and Water Uptake Behavior of Nanofilms Obtained by a Magnetron Enhanced Plasma-Polymerization Process

Bergmann M, Zeniieh D, Ledernez L, Dame G, Urban G

Plasma Processes and Polymers

Antimicrobial Photodynamic Therapy Using Visible Light Plus Water-Filtered Infrared-A (WIRA)

Al-Ahmad A, Tennert C, Karygianni L, Wrbas K-T, Hellwig E, Altenburger MJ

Journal of Medical Microbiology

Efficacy of Tooth Bleaching with and without Light Activation and its Effect on the Pulp Temperature: An in Vitro Study

Hahn P, Schondelmaier N, Wolkewitz M, Altenburger MJ, Polydorou O

Odontology

Pull-out Bond Strength of a Fibre-Reinforced Composite Post System Luted with Self-Adhesive Resin Cements

Nova V, Karygianni L, Altenburger MJ, Wolkewitz M, Kielbassa AM, Wrbas K-T

Journal of Dentistry

Teaching Model for Artificial Teeth and Endodontic Apex Locators

Tchorz JP, Hellwig E, Altenburger MJ

Journal of Dental Education

2012

Biocompatible Nanofilm Coating by Magneto-Luminous Polymerization of Methane

Yasuda H, Ledernez L, Olcaytug F, Dame G, Bergmann M

Progress in Organic Coatings

Inter-Electrode Distance and Breakdown Voltage in Low-Pressure Argon Discharges

Ledernez L, Olcaytug F, Urban G

Contributions to Plasma Physics

Paschen Curve and Film Growth in Low Pressure Capacitively Coupled Magnetron Plasma Polymerization

Ledernez L, Olcaytug F, Urban G

Contributions to Plasma Physics

In Vivo Accuracy of Three Electronic Root Canal Length Measurement Devices: Dentaport ZX, Raypex 5 and ProPex II

Altenburger MJ, Tchorz JP, Somma F

International Endodontic Journal

An Improved Model for Teaching Use of Electronic Apex Locators

Tchorz JP, Hellwig E, Altenburger MJ

International Endodontic Journal

2011

Paradigm Shift in Conservative Dentistry: From a Mechanistic to a Prevention-Oriented Perception

Hellwig E, Altenburger MJ

Bundesgesundheitsblatt, Gesundheitsforschung, Gesundheitsschutz

Release of Monomers from Four Different Composite Materials after Halogen and LED Curing

Polydorou O, König A, Altenburger MJ, Wolkewitz M, Hellwig E, Kümmerer K

American Journal of Dentistry

Bacterial and Candida Albicans Adhesion on Different Root Canal Filling Materials and Sealers

Senges C, Wrbas K-T, Altenburger MJ, Follo M, Spitzmüller B, Wittmer A, Hellwig, E, Al-Ahmad A

Journal of Endodontics

2010

Comparison of in Vitro Fluoride Uptake from Whitening Toothpastes and a Conventional Toothpaste in Demineralised Enamel

Altenburger MJ, Bernhart J, Schicha TD, Wrbas K-T, Hellwig E

Schweizer Monatsschrift für Zahnmedizin

The Evaluation of Fluorescence Changes after Application of Casein Phosphopeptides (CPP) and Amorphous Calcium Phosphate (ACP) on Early Carious Lesions

Altenburger MJ, Gmeiner B, Hellwig E, Wrbas K-T, Schirrmeister JF

American Journal of Dentistry

Cerec3D Endocrowns: Two-Year Clinical Examination of CAD/CAM Crowns for Restoring Endodontically Treated Molars

Bernhart J, Brauning A, Altenburger MJ, Wrbas K-T

International Journal of Computerized Dentistry

Efficacy of Enzymatic Toothpastes for Immobilisation of Protective Enzymes in the in Situ Pellicle

Hannig C, Spitzmüller B, Lux HC, Altenburger MJ, Al-Ahmad A, Hannig M

Archives of Oral Biology

Remineralization of Initial Carious Lesions in Deciduous Enamel after Application of Dentifrices of Different Fluoride Concentrations

Hellwig E, Altenburger MJ, Attin T, Lussi A, Buchalla W

Clinical Oral Investigations

The Influence of Saliva on the Dissolution of Calcium Fluoride after Application of Different Fluoride Gels in Vitro

Hellwig E, Polydorou O, Lussi A, Kielbassa AM, Altenburger MJ

Quintessence International

The Effect of Cervical Preflaring Using Different Rotary Nickel-Titanium Systems on the Accuracy of Apical File Size Determination

Tennert C, Herbert J, Altenburger MJ, Wrbas K-T

Journal of Endodontics

2009

Combination of Apex Locator and Endodontic Motor for Continuous Length Control during Root Canal Treatment

Altenburger MJ, Çenik Y, Schirrmeister JF, Wrbas K-T, Hellwig E

International Endodontic Journal

In Situ Fluoride Retention and Remineralization of Incipient Carious Lesions after the Application of Different Concentrations of Fluoride

Altenburger MJ, Schirrmeister JF, Lussi A, Klasser M, Hellwig E

European Journal of Oral Sciences

Effect of a 5000 ppm Fluoride Toothpaste and a 250 ppm Fluoride Mouth Rinse on the Demineralisation of Dentin Surfaces

Bizhang M, Chun Y-HP, Winterfeld M-T, Altenburger MJ, Raab WH, Zimmer S

BMC Research Notes

Apical Quality and Adaptation of Resilon, EndoREZ, and Guttaflow Root Canal Fillings in Combination with a Noncompaction Technique

Herbert J, Bruder M, Braunsteiner J, Altenburger MJ, Wrbas K-T

Journal of Endodontics

Cleanliness of Dentinal Tubules Following Gutta-Percha Removal with and without Solvents: A Scanning Electron Microscopic Study

Horvath SD, Altenburger MJ, Naumann M, Wolkewitz M, Schirrmeister JF

International Endodontic Journal

2008

Electron Dynamics of Low-Pressure Deposition Plasma

Yasuda H, Ledernez L, Olcaytug F, Urban G

Pure and Applied Chemistry

Ultraviolet Light in Glow Discharges

Ledernez L, Olcaytug F, Yasuda H, Urban G

Journal of Applied Physics

Fluoride Uptake and Remineralisation of Enamel Lesions after Weekly Application of Differently Concentrated Fluoride Gels

Altenburger MJ, Schirrmeister JF, Wrbas K-T, Klasser M, Hellwig E

Caries Research

2007

Magnetically Enhanced 15 kHz Glow Discharge of Methane

Ledernez L, Olcaytug F, Urban G, Yasuda HK

Plasma Chemistry and Plasma Processing

Pressure Dependence of Plasma Polymerization of Methane at Constant W/FM

Ledernez L, Yasuda H, Olcaytug F, Gemetz F, Urban G

Plasma Processes and Polymers

Remineralization of Artificial Interproximal Carious Lesions Using a Fluoride Mouthrinse

Altenburger MJ, Schirrmeister JF, Wrbas K-T, Hellwig E

American Journal of Dentistry

Effects of Various Forms of Calcium Added to Chewing Gum on Initial Enamel Carious Lesions in Situ

Schirrmeister JF, Seger RK, Altenburger MJ, Lussi A, Hellwig E

Caries Research

Effect of Dentifrice Containing 5000 ppm Fluoride on Non-Cavitated Fissure Carious Lesions in Vivo after 2 Weeks

Schirrmeister JF, Gebrande JP, Altenburger MJ, Monting JS, Hellwig E

American Journal of Dentistry

Bond Strength between Fibre Posts and Composite Resin Cores: Effect of Post Surface Silanization

Wrbas K-T, Schirrmeister JF, Altenburger MJ, Agrafioti A, Hellwig E

International Endodontic Journal

In Vivo Comparison of Working Length Determination with Two Electronic Apex Locators

Wrbas K-T, Ziegler AA, Altenburger MJ, Schirrmeister JF

International Endodontic Journal

Effect of Adhesive Resin Cements and Post Surface Silanization on the Bond Strengths of Adhesively Inserted Fiber Posts

Wrbas K-T, Altenburger MJ, Schirrmeister J, Bitter K, Kielbassa A

Journal of Endodontics

Two-Year Clinical Evaluation of Cerec 3D Ceramic Inlays Inserted by Undergraduate Dental Students

Wrbas K-T, Hein N, Schirrmeister JF, Altenburger MJ, Hellwig E

Quintessence International

Influence of Adhesive Systems on Bond Strength between Fiber Posts and Composite Resin Cores in a Pull-out Test Design

Wrbas K-T, Schirrmeister JF, Altenburger MJ, Agrafioti A, Kielbassa AM

Dental Materials Journal

2006

Remineralisation of Carious Enamel Lesions after Application of a CHX/F-Mouthrinse Compared with Sole CHX- and Placebo-Application

Altenburger MJ, Klasser M, Schirrmeister JF, Hellwig E

Oral Health & Preventive Dentistry

Effectiveness of Hand and Rotary Instrumentation for Removing a New Synthetic Polymer-Based Root Canal Obturation Material (Epiphany) during Retreatment

Schirrmeister JF, Meyer KM, Hermanns P, Altenburger MJ, Wrbas K-T

International Endodontic Journal

Shaping Ability and Safety of Five Different Rotary Nickel-Titanium Instruments Compared with Stainless Steel Hand Instrumentation in Simulated Curved Root Canals

Schirrmeister JF, Strohl C, Altenburger MJ, Wrbas K-T, Hellwig E

Oral Surgery, Oral Medicine, Oral Pathology, Oral Radiology, and Endodontics

Efficacy of Different Rotary Instruments for Gutta-Percha Removal in Root Canal Retreatment

Schirrmeister JF, Wrbas K-T, Meyer KM, Altenburger MJ, Hellwig E

Journal of Endodontics

Effectiveness of a Hand File and Three Nickel-Titanium Rotary Instruments for Removing Gutta-Percha in Curved Root Canals during Retreatment

Schirrmeister JF, Wrbas K-T, Schneider FH, Altenburger MJ, Hellwig E

Oral Surgery, Oral Medicine, Oral Pathology, Oral Radiology, and Endodontics

Retention of Fiber Posts Dependent on Different Resin Cements

Wrbas K-T, Kampe MT, Schirrmeister JF, Altenburger MJ, Hellwig E

Schweizer Monatsschrift für Zahnmedizin

Bond Strength of Different Resin Composites to Fiber-Reinforced Posts

Wrbas K-T, Lenz A, Schirrmeister JF, Altenburger MJ, Schemionek W, Hellwig E

Schweizer Monatsschrift für Zahnmedizin