Paul C. Dechow, PhD

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2015 Laser-treated stainless steel mini-screw implants; 3D surface roughness, bone-impact contact, and fracture resistance analysis

Kang HK, Chu TM, Dechow P, Stewart K, Kyung HM, Liu SS. Laser-treated stainless steel mini-screw implants; 3D surface roughness, bone-impact contact, and fracture resistance analysis. Eur J Orthod ; published, April 23, 2015 PMID 25908868.

2015 Dentate transport discs can be used to reconstruct large segmental mandibular defects

Elsalanty ME, Malavia V, Zakhary I, Mulone T, Kontogiorgos ED, Dechow PC, Opperman LA. Dentate transport discs can be used to reconstruct large segmental mandibular defects. J Oral Maxillofac Surg 73(4): 745-58; 2015.

2014 Biomechanics of the canine mandible during bone transport distraction osteogenesis

Zapata U, Dechow PC, Watanabe I, Elsalanty ME, Opperman LA. Biomechanics of the canine mandible during bone transport distraction osteogenesis. J Biomech Eng 136 (ii), 2014.

2014 A novel way to statistically analyze morphologic changes in DMP1-null osteocytes

A novel way to statistically analyze morphologic changes in DMP1-null osteocytes. Ren Y, Lin S, Jing Y, Dechow PC, Feng JQ. Connect Tissue Res 55 Suppl1:129-133, 2014.

2013 Viewpoints: Diet and dietary adaptations in early hominins: The hard food perspective

rait DS, Constantino P, Lucas PW, Richmond BG, Spencer MA, Dechow PC, Ross CF, Grosse IR, Wright BW, Wood BA, Weber GW, Wang Q, Byron C, Slice DE, Chalk J, Smith AL, Smith LC, Wood S, Berthaume M, Benazzi S, Dzialo C, Tamvada K, Ledogar JA. Viewpoints: Diet and dietary adaptations in early hominins: The hard food perspective. Am J Phys Anthropol 151:3S39-355, 2013.

2013 Biomimetic engineering of nanofibrous gelatin scaffolds with noncollagenous proteins for enhanced bone regeneration

Sun Y, Jiang Y, Liu Q, Gao T, Feng JQ, Dechow P, D'Souza RN, Qin C, Liu X. Biomimetic engineering of nanofibrous gelatin scaffolds with noncollagenous proteins for enhanced bone regeneration. Tissue Eng Part A 15-16: 1754-63, 2013; PubMed PMID: 23469769.

2013 HDAC7 inhibits osteoclastogenesis by reversing RANKL-triggered β-catenin switch

Jin Z, Wei W, Dechow PC, Wan Y. HDAC7 inhibits osteoclastogenesis by reversing RANKL-triggered β-catenin switch. Mol Endocrinol 27 (2): 325-335. PubMed PMID: 23204328.

2013 Osseointegration of dental implants placed into canine mandibular bone regenerated by bone transport distraction osteogenesis

Kontogiorgos E, Elsalanty ME, Zakhary I, Nagy WW, Dechow PC, Opperman LA. Osseointegration of dental implants placed into canine mandibular bone regenerated by bone transport distraction osteogenesis. Int J Oral Maxillofac Implants 28: 677-686, 2013.

2012 Effect of force on alveolar bone surrounding miniscrew implants: A 3-dimensional microcomputed tomography study

Massey CC, Kontogiorgos E, Taylor R, Opperman L, Dechow P, Buschang PH. Effect of force on alveolar bone surrounding miniscrew implants: A 3-dimensional microcomputed tomography study. Am J Orthod Dentofacial Orthop 142:32-44, 2012.

2012 Changes in biomechanical strain and morphology of rat calvarial sutures and bone after Tgf-β3 inhibition of posterior interfrontal suture fusion

Shibazaki-Yorozuya R, Wang Q, Dechow PC, Maki K, Opperman LA. Changes in biomechanical strain and morphology of rat calvarial sutures and bone after Tgf-β3 inhibition of posterior interfrontal suture fusion. Anat Rec 295:928-938, 2012.

2012 Microwear, mechanics and the feeding adaptations of Australopithecus africanus

Strait DS, Weber GW, Constantino P, Lucas PW, Richmond BG, Spencer MA, Dechow PC, Ross CF, Grosse IR, Wright BW, Wood BA, Wang Q, Byron C, Slice DE. Microwear, mechanics and the feeding adaptations of Australopithecus africanus. J Hum Evol 62:165-168, 2012.

2011 Biphasic and dosage-dependent regulation of osteoclastogenesis by β-Catenin

Wei W, Zeve D, Suh J, Wang X, Du Y, Zerwekh J, Dechow P, Graff J, Wan Y. Biphasic and dosage-dependent regulation of osteoclastogenesis by β-Catenin. Mol Cell Biol 31:4706-19, 2011.

2011 Postnatal effect of overexpressed DKK1 on mandibular molar formation

Han X, Liu M, Voisey A, Ren Y, Kurimoto P, Gao T, Tefera L, Dechow P, Ke H, Feng J. Postnatal effect of overexpressed DKK1 on mandibular molar formation. J Dent Res 90:1312-17, 2011.

2011 Architecture and microstructure of cortical bone in reconstructed canine mandibles after bone transport distraction osteogenesis

Zapata U, Halvachs E, Dechow P, Elsalanty M, Opperman L. Architecture and microstructure of cortical bone in reconstructed canine mandibles after bone transport distraction osteogenesis. Calcif Tiss Inter 89:379-88, 2011.

2011 Biomechanical characteristics of regenerated cortical bone in the canine mandible

Zapata U, Opperman L, Kontogiorgos E, Elsalanty M, Dechow P. Biomechanical characteristics of regenerated cortical bone in the canine mandible. J Tiss Eng Reg Med 5:551-559, 2011.

2011 How does the rate of dentoalveolar distraction affect the bone regenerate produced?

Zapata U, Opperman L, Kontogiorgos E, Elsalanty M, Dechow P. Biomechanical characteristics of regenerated cortical bone in the canine mandible. J Tiss Eng Reg Med 5:551-559, 2011.

2011 Effects of latency on the quality and quantity of bone produced by dentoalveolar distraction osteogenesis

Spencer A, Campbell P, Dechow P, Ellis M, Buschang P. How does the rate of dentoalveolar distraction affect the bone regenerate produced? Am J Ortho and Dentofacial Ortho 140:211-221, 2011.

2011 Three-dimensional evaluation of mandibular bone regenerated by bone transport distraction osteogenesis

Moore C, Campbell P, Dechow P, Ellis M, Buschang P. Effects of latency on the quality and quantity of bone produced by dentoalveolar distraction osteogenesis. Am J Ortho and Dentofacial Ortho 140:470-478, 2011

2011 A finite element analysis of masticatory stress hypotheses

Kontogiorgos E, Elsalanty ME, Zapata U, Zakhary I, Nagy W, Dechow P, Opperman L. Three-dimensional evaluation of mandibular bone regenerated by bone transport distraction osteogenesis. Calcified Tissue International 89: 43-52, 2011.
20.Chalk J, Richmond BG, Ross CF, Strait DS, Wright BW, Spencer MA, Wang Q, Dechow PC. A finite element analysis of masticatory stress hypotheses. Am J Phys Anthropol 145:1-10, 2011.

2011 The evidence-based dentistry initiative at Baylor College of Dentistry

Jones DL, Hinton RJ, Dechow PC, Abdellatif H, McCann AL, Schneiderman ED, D'Souza R. The evidence-based dentistry initiative at Baylor College of Dentistry. Tex Dent J 128:177-180, 2011.

2011 Creating an evidence-based dentistry culture at Baylor College of Dentistry: The winds of change

Hinton RJ, Dechow PC, Abdellatif H, Jones DL, McCann AL, Schneiderman ED, D'Souza R. Creating an evidence-based dentistry culture at Baylor College of Dentistry: The winds of change. J Dent Educ 75:279-290, 2011.

2011 In vivo bone strain and finite-element modeling of the craniofacial haft in catarrhine primates

Ross CF, Berthaume MA, Dechow PC, Iriarte-Diaz J, Porro LB, Richmond BG, Spencer M, Strait D. In vivo bone strain and finite-element modeling of the craniofacial haft in catarrhine primates. J Anat 218:112-141, 2011.

2011 Creating an evidence-based dentistry culture at Baylor College of Dentistry: The winds of change

Hinton RJ, Dechow PC, Abdellatif H, Jones DL, McCann AL, Schneiderman ED, D'Souza R. Creating an evidence-based dentistry culture at Baylor College of Dentistry: The winds of change. J Dent Educ 75:279-290, 2011.

2011 In vivo bone strain and finite-element modeling of the craniofacial haft in catarrhine primates

Ross CF, Berthaume MA, Dechow PC, Iriarte-Diaz J, Porro LB, Richmond BG, Spencer M, Strait D. In vivo bone strain and finite-element modeling of the craniofacial haft in catarrhine primates. J Anat 218:112-141, 2011.

2011 Elastic anisotropy and off-axis ultrasonic velocity distribution in human cortical bone

Chung DH, Dechow PC. Elastic anisotropy and off-axis ultrasonic velocity distribution in human cortical bone. J Anat 218:26-39, 2011.

2010 Patients' perception of pain during ultrasonic debridement: A comparison between piezoelectric and magnetostrictive scalers

Muhney KA, Dechow PC. Patients' perception of pain during ultrasonic debridement: A comparison between piezoelectric and magnetostrictive scalers. J Dent Hyg 84: 185-189, 2010.

2010 PGC1β mediates PPARγ activation of osteoclastogenesis and rosiglitazone-induced bone loss

Wei W, Wang X, Yang M, Smith LC, Dechow PC, Wan Y. PGC1beta mediates PPARgamma activation of osteoclastogenesis and rosiglitazone-induced bone loss. Cell Metab 11:503-516, 2010.

2010 Effect of phosphate treatment of acid-etched implants on mineral apposition rates near implants in a dog model

Foley CH, Kerns DG, Hallmon WW, Rivera-Hidalgo F, Nelson CJ, Spears R, Dechow PC, Opperman LA. Effect of phosphate treatment of acid-etched implants on mineral apposition rates near implants in a dog model. Int J Oral Maxillofac Implants 25:278-286, 2010.

2010 Edentulation alters material properties of cortical bone in the human craniofacial skeleton: Functional implications for craniofacial structure in primate evolution

Dechow PC, Wang Q, Peterson J. Edentulation alters material properties of cortical bone in the human craniofacial skeleton: Functional implications for craniofacial structure in primate evolution. Anat Rec 293:618-629, 2010.

2010 The structural rigidity of the cranium of Australopithecus africanus: Implication for diet, dietary adaptations, and the allometry of feeding biomechanics

Strait DS, Grosse IR, Dechow PC, Smith AL, Wang Q, Weber GW, Neubauer S, Slice DE, Chalk J, Richmond BG, Lucas PW, Spencer MA, Schrein C, Wright BW, Byron C, Ross CF. The structural rigidity of the cranium of Australopithecus africanus: Implication for diet, dietary adaptations, and the allometry of feeding biomechanics. Anat Rec 293:583-593, 2010.

2010 New roles and mechanism of action of BMP4 in postnatal tooth cytodifferentiation

Gluhak-Heinrich J, Guo D, Yang W, Harris MA, Lichtler A, Kream B, Zhang J, Feng JQ, Smith LC, Dechow P, Harris SE. New roles and mechanism of action of BMP4 in postnatal tooth cytodifferentiation. Bone 46:1533-45, 2010.

2010 Effects of miniscrew orientation on implant stability and resistance to failure

Pickard MB, Dechow P, Rossouw PE, Buschang PH. Effects of miniscrew orientation on implant stability and resistance to failure. Am J Orthod Dentofacial Orthop 137:91-99, 2010.

2010 Biomechanical configurations of mandibular transport distraction osteogenesis devices

Regional, ontogenetic, and sex-related variations in elastic properties of cortical bone in baboon mandibles

2010 Material properties of mandibular cortical bone in the American alligator, Alligator mississippiensis

Wang Q, Ashley DW, Dechow PC. Regional, ontogenetic, and sex-related variations in elastic properties of cortical bone in baboon mandibles. Am J Phys Anthropol 141:526-49, 2010.

2010 Material properties of mandibular cortical bone in the American alligator, Alligator mississippiensis

Zapata U, Metzger K, Wang Q, Elsey RM, Ross CF, Dechow PC. Material properties of mandibular cortical bone in the American alligator, Alligator mississippiensis. Bone 46:860-867, 2010.

2009 The feeding biomechanics and dietary ecology of Australopithecus africanus

Strait DS, Weber GW, Neubauer S, Chalk J, Richmond BG, Lucas PW, Spencer MA, Schrein C, Dechow PC, Ross CF, Grosse IR, Wright BW, Constantino P, Wood BA, Lawn B, Hylander WL, Wang Q, Byron C, Slice DE, Smith AL. The feeding biomechanics and dietary ecology of Australopithecus africanus. Proc Natl Acad Sci USA 106:2124-9, 2009.

2009 Particle size and shape of calcium hydroxide

Komabayashi T, D'Souza RN, Dechow PC, Safavi KR, Spanberg LS. Particle size and shape of calcium hydroxide. J Endod 35: 284-287, 2009.

2008 Surface strain on bone and sutures in a monkey facial skeleton: An in vitro method and its relevance to Finite Element Analysis

Wang Q, Dechow PC, Wright BW, Ross CF, Strait DS, Richmond BG, Spencer MA. Surface strain on bone and sutures in a monkey facial skeleton: An in vitro method and its relevance to Finite Element Analysis. In: Vinyard CJ, Ravosa MJ and Wall CE, eds., Primate Craniofacial Function and Biology; Springer: New York, 2008.

2008 Craniofacial strain patterns during premolar loading: Implications for human evolution

Strait DS, Wright B, Richmond BG, Ross CF, Dechow PC, Spencer MA, Wang Q. Craniofacial strain patterns during premolar loading: Implications for human evolution. In: Vinyard CJ, Ravosa MJ and Wall CE, eds., Primate Craniofacial Function and Biology; Springer: New York, 2008.

2008 The effects of bisphosphonates on osteoblasts in vitro

Naidu A, Dechow PC, Spears R, Wright JM, Kessler HP, Opperman LA. The effects of bisphosphonates on osteoblasts in vitro. Oral Surg Oral Med Oral Pathol Oral Radiol Endod 106:5-13, 2008.

2007 Ontogeny and diachronic changes in sexual dimorphism in the craniofacial skeleton of rhesus macaques from Cayo Santiago, Puerto Rico

Wang Q, Dechow PC, Hens SM. Ontogeny and diachronic changes in sexual dimorphism in the craniofacial skeleton of rhesus macaques from Cayo Santiago, Puerto Rico. J Hum Evol 53:350-61, 2007.

2007 Masticatory exercise as an adjunctive treatment for hyperdivergent patients

Parks LR, Buschang PH, Alexander RA, Dechow P, Rossouw PE. Masticatory exercise as an adjunctive treatment for hyperdivergent patients. Angle Orthodontist 77:457-462, 2007

2007 Biomechanical strain and morphologic changes with age in rat calvarial bone and sutures

Shibazaki R, Dechow PC, Maki K, Opperman LA. Biomechanical strain and morphologic changes with age in rat calvarial bone and sutures. Plast Reconstr Surg 119:2167-2181, 2007.

2007 Masticatory biomechanics and its relevance to early hominid phylogeny: An examination of palate thickness using finite element analysis

Strait DS, Richmond BG, Spencer MA, Ross CF, Dechow PC, Wood BA. Masticatory biomechanics and its relevance to early hominid phylogeny: An examination of palate thickness using finite element analysis. J Hum Evol 52:585-599, 2007.

2006 Biomechanical effects of fixed partial denture therapy on strain patterns of the mandible

Yamashita J, Wang Q, Dechow PC. Biomechanical effects of fixed partial denture therapy on strain patterns of the mandible. J Prosthet Dent 95:55-62, 2006.

2006 Materials properties of the dentate maxilla

Peterson J, Wang Q, Dechow PC. Materials properties of the dentate maxilla. Anat Rec. A Discov Mol Cell Evol Biol 288:962-972, 2006.

2006 Elastic properties of external cortical bone in the craniofacial skeleton of the rhesus monkey

Wang Q, Dechow PC. Elastic properties of external cortical bone in the craniofacial skeleton of the rhesus monkey. Am J Phys Anthropol 131:402-415, 2006.

2006 Inheritance of sutural pattern at the pterion in Rhesus monkey skulls

Wang Q, Opperman LA, Havill LM, Carlson DS, Dechow PC. Inheritance of sutural pattern at the pterion in Rhesus monkey skulls. Anat Rec A Discov Mol Cell Evol Biol 288:1042-1049, 2006.

2006 A comparison of cortical elastic properties in the craniofacial skeletons of three primate species and its relevance to the study of human evolution

Wang Q, Strait DS, Dechow PC. A comparison of cortical elastic properties in the craniofacial skeletons of three primate species and its relevance to the study of human evolution. J Hum Evol 51:375-382, 2006.

2006 Fusion patterns of craniofacial sutures in rhesus monkey skulls of known age and sex from Cayo Santiago

Wang Q, Strait DS, Dechow PC. Fusion patterns of craniofacial sutures in rhesus monkey skulls of known age and sex from Cayo Santiago. Am J Phys Anthropol 131:469-485, 2006.

1924 In memoriam: Ronald Singer

Dechow PC. In memoriam: Ronald Singer, 1924-2006. The Anatomical Record (Part B: New Anat.) 289B:114-115, 2006

2005 Modeling masticatory muscle force in finite-element analysis: Sensitivity analysis using principal coordinates analysis

Ross CF, Patel BA, Slice DE, Strait D, Dechow PC, Richmond B, Spencer M. Modeling masticatory muscle force in finite-element analysis: Sensitivity analysis using principal coordinates analysis. Anatomical Record 283A:288-299, 2005.

2005 Modeling elastic properties in finite element analysis: How much precision is needed to produce an accurate model?

Strait D, Wang Q, Dechow PC, Ross CF, Richmond B, Spencer M, Patel BA. Modeling elastic properties in finite element analysis: How much precision is needed to produce an accurate model? Anatomical Record 283A:275-287, 2005.

2005 Finite element analysis in functional morphology

Richmond BG, Wright BW, Grosse I, Dechow PC, Ross CF, Spencer MA, Strait DS. Finite element analysis in functional morphology. Anatomical Record Part A 283A:259-274, 2005.

2003 Material properties of the cranial vault and zygoma

Peterson J, Dechow PC. Material properties of the cranial vault and zygoma. Anatomical Record, Part A 274A:785-797, 2003.

2003 Variations in cortical material properties throughout the human dentate mandible

Schwartz-Dabney CL, Dechow PC. Variations in cortical material properties throughout the human dentate mandible. American Journal of Physical Anthropology 120:252-277, 2003.

2002 Accuracy of elastic property measurement in mandibular cortical bone is improved by using cylindrical specimens

Schwartz-Dabney CL, Dechow PC. Accuracy of elastic property measurement in mandibular cortical bone is improved by using cylindrical specimens. J Biomech Eng 124:714-723, 2002.

2002 Edentulation alters material properties of mandibular cortical bone

Schwartz-Dabney CL, Dechow PC. Edentulation alters material properties of mandibular cortical bone. Journal of Dental Research 81:613-617, 2002.

2002 Material properties of the inner and outer cortical tables of the human parietal bone

Peterson J, Dechow PD. Material properties of the inner and outer cortical tables of the human parietal bone. Anatomical Record 268:7-15, 2002.

2001 Body mass in Cercopithecidae (Primates, Mammalis): Estimation and scaling in extinct and extant taxa

Delson E, Terranova CJ, Jungers WL, Sargis EG, Jablonski NG, Dechow PC. Body mass in Cercopithecidae (Primates, Mammalis): Estimation and scaling in extinct and extant taxa. American Museum of Natural History Novitatas, 2001.

2000 Elastic properties and masticatory bone stress in the macaque mandible

Dechow PC, Hylander WL. Elastic properties and masticatory bone stress in the macaque mandible. American Journal of Physical Anthropology 112:553-574, 2000.

2000 Force level and strain patterns during bilateral mandibular osteodistraction

Cope JB, Harper RP, Yamashita J, Healy S, Dechow PC. Force level and strain patterns during bilateral mandibular osteodistraction. Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery 58:171-178, 2000.

1994 In vitro strain measurements in the condylar process of the human mandible

Throckmorton GS, Dechow PC. In vitro strain measurements in the condylar process of the human mandible. Archs Oral Biol 39:853-867, 1994.

1990 Occlusal force and craniofacial biomechanics during growth in rhesus monkeys

Dechow PC, Carlson DS. Occlusal force and craniofacial biomechanics during growth in rhesus monkeys.American Journal of Physical Anthropology 83:219-237, 1990.

1986 Adaptations in the temporalis muscles of rabbits after masseter muscle removal

Guelinckx P, Dechow PC, Vanrusselt R, Carlson DS. Adaptations in the temporalis muscles of rabbits after masseter muscle removal. J Dent Res 65:1294-1299, 1986.