Alison Qualtrough, BChD, MSc, PhD, FDS, MRD (RCS Ed)

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• 2017

  Effects of Sterilisation and Storage on Dentine Mechanical Properties

  Al-Nasrawi, S., Chen, X., Qualtrough, A. & Silikas, N., 31 Aug 2017.

  Research output: Contribution to conference › Poster › peer-review
• 2016

  Modern Endodontic Principles Part 4: Irrigation

  Taylor, C., Vahid Roudsari, R., Jawad, S., Qualtrough, A., Darcey, J. & Hunter, M., 15 Jan 2016, In: Dental Update. p. 20-33

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  • Pathogen 100%
  • Endodontics 100%

• Modern Endodontic Principles Part 5: Obturation

  Taylor, C., Vahid Roudsari, R., Darcey, J., Qualtrough, A. & Hunter, M. J., 1 Mar 2016, In: Dental Update. 43, p. 114 129 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  • Clinician 100%
  • Root Canal 100%
  • Endodontics 100%

• Modern Endodontic Principles Part 6: Managing Complex Situations

  Taylor, C., Vahid Roudsari, R., Darcey, J., Jawad, S. & Qualtrough, A., 1 Apr 2016, In: Dental Update. p. 218 232 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  • Endodontics 100%
  • Clinician 50%
  • Iatrogenesis 50%
  • Root Canal 50%

• Modern Endodontic Principles Part 7: The Restorative Interface

  Taylor, C., Vahid Roudsari, R., Darcey, J., Qualtrough, A., Martin, W. & Jawad, S., 1 May 2016, In: Dental Update. 43, 4, p. 319-334

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  • Tooth Filling 100%
  • Endodontics 100%
  • Prosthesis 100%
  • Prosthetics 100%
  • Abutment 100%

• Modern Endodontic Principles Part 8: The Future of Endodontics

  Vahid Roudsari, R., Taylor, C., Jawad, S., Darcey, J. & Qualtrough, A., Jul 2016, In: Dental Update. 43, p. 430-441

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
• 2014

  Fracture resistance of Resilon filled roots following different re-treatment techniques

  Asheibi, F., Qualtrough, A. & Mellor, A., Jul 2014, In: Journal of Research and Practice in Dentistry. 966831.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

• Micro-CT evaluation of the effectiveness of the combined use of rotary and hand instrumentation in removal of resilon

  Asheibi, F., Qualtrough, A. J. E., Mellor, A., Withers, P. J. & Lowe, T., 2014, In: Dental Materials Journal. 33, 1, p. 1-6 5 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  Open Access

  • X-Ray Microtomography 100%
  • Resin Cement 100%
  • Gutta-Percha 100%
  • Micro-Computed Tomography 100%
  • Retreatment 75%

• Micro-CT evaluation of voids in the filling material of single rooted teeth obturated with different techniques

  Fatma, A., Qualtrough, A. J. (Collaborator), Mellor, A. (Collaborator), Withers, P. (Collaborator) & Lowe, T. (Collaborator), 22 Mar 2014, In: Journal of Research and Practice in Dentistry.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

• Resistance to vertical fracture of MTA-filled roots

  El-Ma'aita, A. M., Qualtrough, A. J. E. & Watts, D. C., Feb 2014, In: Dental Traumatology. 30, 1, p. 36-42 6 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  • Gutta-Percha 100%
  • Post-Hoc Analysis 50%
  • Periodontal Ligament 50%
  • Impression Material 50%
  • Root Canal Obturation 50%

• Summary of: Dentists with extended skills: the challenge of innovation

  Qualtrough, A., Aug 2014, In: BDJ. 217, p. 142-143 1 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
• 2013

  Resorption: Part 1. Pathology, classification and aetiology

  Darcey, J. & Qualtrough, A., 11 May 2013, In: British Dental Journal. 214, 9, p. 439-451 12 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  • Pathological Process 100%

• Resorption: part 2

  Darcey, J. & Qualtrough, A., 10 May 2013, In: British Dental Journal. 214, 10, p. 493-509

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

• The effect of smear layer on the push-out bond strength of root canal calcium silicate cements

  El-Ma'Aita, A. M., Qualtrough, A. J. E. & Watts, D. C., Jul 2013, In: Dental Materials. 29, 7, p. 797-803 6 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  • Calcium Silicate 100%
  • Smear Layer 100%
  • Root Canal 100%
  • Silicate Cement 100%
  • Gutta-Percha 57%

• The effect of smear layer on the push-out bond strength of root canal silocate cements

  El-Ma'aita, A. M., Qualtrough, A. & Watts, D., 26 Apr 2013, In: Dental Materials. p. 1-7 7 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

• The effect of smear layer on the push-out strenght of root canal calcium silicate cements

  Am, E.-M., Qualtrough, A. & Watts, D., May 2013, In: Dental Materials. p. 1-7 8 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
• 2012

  A micro-computed tomography evaluation of mineral trioxide aggregate root canal fillings

  El-Ma'aita, A., El-Ma'aita, A. M., Qualtrough, A. J. E. & Watts, D. C., May 2012, In: Journal Of Endodontics. 38, 5, p. 670-672 2 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  • X-Ray Microtomography 100%
  • Mineral Trioxide Aggregate 100%
  • Root Canal Obturation 100%
• 2011

  Endodontics and the older patient.

  Qualtrough, A. J. E. & Mannocci, F., Oct 2011, In: Dental Update. 38, 8, p. 559-566 7 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  • Endodontics 100%
  • Root Canal 33%
  • Physical Disability 33%
• 2010

  A laboratory evaluation of the physical and mechanical properties of selected root canal sealers

  Mokeem-Saleh, A., Hammad, M., Silikas, N., Qualtrough, A. & Watts, D. C., Oct 2010, In: International Endodontic Journal. 43, 10, p. 882-888 6 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  • Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy 100%
  • Zinc Oxide 100%
  • Micro-Computed Tomography 100%
  • Porosity 100%
  • Vickers Hardness 100%

• Effect of retained fractured instruments on tooth resistance to vertical fracture with or without attempt at removal

  Madarati, A. A., Qualtrough, A. J. E. & Watts, D. C., Nov 2010, In: International Endodontic Journal. 43, 11, p. 1047-1053 6 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  • Gutta-Percha 100%
  • Premolar 33%
  • Endodontics 33%
  • Endodontic Instrument 33%
  • Mineral Trioxide Aggregate 33%

• Endodontists experience using ultrasonics for removal of intra-canal fractured instruments

  Madarati, A. A., Qualtrough, A. J. E. & Watts, D. C., Apr 2010, In: International Endodontic Journal. 43, 4, p. 301-305 4 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  • Response Data 100%
  • Ended Question 100%
  • Chi-Square Testing 100%
  • Endodontics 100%
  • Chi Square Test 100%

• The impact of different viewing conditions on radiological file and working length measurement

  Orafi, I., Worthington, H. V., Qualtrough, A. J. E. & Rushton, V. E., Jul 2010, In: International Endodontic Journal. 43, 7, p. 600-607 7 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  • Masking 100%
  • Endodontics 20%
  • Multiple Linear Regression Analysis 20%

• Vertical fracture resistance of roots after ultrasonic removal of fractured instruments

  Madarati, A. A., Qualtrough, A. J. E. & Watts, D. C., May 2010, In: International Endodontic Journal. 43, 5, p. 424-429 5 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  • Root Canal 100%
  • Canine 100%
  • Ex Vivo 100%
  • Incubation 50%
  • Endodontics 50%

• Vertical fracture reststance of roots after ultrasonic removal of fractured instruments

  Madarati, A., Qualtrough, A. & Watts, D., May 2010, In: International Endndontic Journal. 42, 5, p. 424-429 6 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
• 2009

  A Microcomputed Tomography Scanning Study of Root Canal Space: Changes after the Ultrasonic Removal of Fractured Files

  Madarati, A. A., Qualtrough, A. J. E. & Watts, D. C., Jan 2009, In: Journal Of Endodontics. 35, 1, p. 125-128 3 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  • X-Ray Microtomography 100%
  • Root Canal 100%
  • In Vitro 33%
  • Endodontics 33%

• A novel instrument to determine pulp proximity.

  Purton, D. G., Chandler, N. P., Monteith, B. D. & Qualtrough, A. J., Mar 2009, In: The European journal of prosthodontics and restorative dentistry. 17, 1, p. 30-34 4 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  • Dentin 100%
  • Third Molar 25%

• Efficiency of a Newly Designed Ultrasonic Unit and Tips in Reducing Temperature Rise on Root Surface During the Removal of Fractured Files

  Madarati, A. A., Qualtrough, A. J. E. & Watts, D. C., Jun 2009, In: Journal Of Endodontics. 35, 6, p. 896-899 3 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  • Temperature Rise 100%
  • Root Surface 100%
  • Ultrasonics 100%
  • Americans 100%
  • Air Flow 57%

• Evaluation of Root Canal Obturation: A Three-dimensional In Vitro Study

  Hammad, M., Qualtrough, A. & Silikas, N., Apr 2009, In: Journal Of Endodontics. 35, 4, p. 541-544 3 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  • In Vitro 100%
  • Gutta-Percha 100%
  • Root Canal Obturation 100%
  • Root Canal 75%
  • X-Ray Microtomography 50%

• The influence of coronal tooth tissue in the diagnosis of apical pathosis

  Rushton, V., Rushton, V. E., Qualtrough, A. J. E., Al-Masserah, Y. & Rushton, M. N., Jul 2009, In: International Endodontic Journal. 42, 7, p. 603-608 5 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  • Tooth Tissue 100%
  • Diagnostic Accuracy 50%
  • Dental Caries 50%
  • Sensitivity and Specificity 50%
  • Analysis of Variance 50%
• 2008

  A survey on the experience of UK endodontists and general dental practitioners in the management of intra-canal fractured endodontic files.

  Madarati, A., Watts, D. & Qualtrough, A. E., Sept 2008, In: International Endodontic Journal. 41, 9, p. 816-816 1 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  • Root Canal 100%
  • Endodontics 100%
  • Attitude 66%
  • Dentin 66%

• A two-stage shape optimization process for cavity preparation

  Shi, L., Fok, A. S. L. & Qualtrough, A., Nov 2008, In: Dental Materials. 24, 11, p. 1444-1453 9 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  • Optimization Method 100%
  • Finite Element Method 75%
  • Internals 50%
  • Optimised Design 50%
  • Assuming 25%

• Cleaning endodontic files in a washer disinfector

  Assaf, M., Mellor, A. C. & Qualtrough, A. J. E., 24 May 2008, In: Revista Espanola de Cirugia Ortopedica y Traumatologia. 52, 10, p. E17

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  • Washers 100%
  • Endodontics 100%
  • Endodontic File 100%
  • Group tests 50%
  • Control Group 40%

• Extended Setting Shrinkage Behavior of Endodontic Sealers

  Hammad, M., Qualtrough, A. & Silikas, N., Jan 2008, In: Journal Of Endodontics. 34, 1, p. 90-93 3 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  • Americans 100%
  • Eugenol 100%
  • Pinnipedia 100%
  • Zinc Oxide 100%

• Factors Affecting Temperature Rise on the External Root Surface During Ultrasonic Retrieval of Intracanal Separated Files

  Madarati, A. A., Qualtrough, A. J. & Watts, D. C., Sept 2008, In: Journal Of Endodontics. 34, 9, p. 1089-1092 3 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  • Temperature Rise 100%
  • Root Surface 100%
  • Ultrasonics 100%
  • Americans 100%
  • Incisor 100%

• Factors contributing to the separation of endodontic files

  Madarati, A. A., Watts, D. C. & Qualtrough, A. J. E., 8 Mar 2008, In: British Dental Journal. 204, 5, p. 241-245 4 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  • Success Rate 100%
  • Permanent Deformation 100%
  • Endodontic Treatment 100%
  • Alloy 100%
  • Review Article 100%

• Is a "flexible" glass fiber-bundle dowel system as retentive as a "rigid" quartz fiber dowel system?

  Al-Tayyan, M. H., Watts, D. C., Kurer, H. G. & Qualtrough, A. J. E., Oct 2008, In: Journal of Prosthodontics. 17, 7, p. 532-537 5 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  • Dowels 100%
  • Glass Fiber 100%
  • Americans 8%
  • Analysis of Variance 8%

• Opinions and attitudes of endodontists and general dental practitioners in the UK towards the intracanal fracture of endodontic instruments: Part 1

  Madarati, A. A., Watts, D. C. & Qualtrough, A. J. E., Aug 2008, In: International Endodontic Journal. 41, 8, p. 693-701 8 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  • Attitude 100%
  • Endodontic Instrument 100%
  • Endodontics 40%
  • Root Canal 20%

• Opinions and attitudes of endodontists and general dental practitioners in the UK towards the intra-canal fracture of endodontic instruments. Part 2

  Madarati, A. A., Watts, D. C. & Qualtrough, A. J. E., Dec 2008, In: International Endodontic Journal. 41, 12, p. 1079-1087 8 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  • Attitude 100%
  • Root Canal 100%
  • Endodontic Instrument 100%
  • Dentin 66%
  • Endodontics 33%

• The failure rate of NHS funded molar endodontic treatment delivered in general dental practice

  Tickle, M., Milsom, K., Qualtrough, A., Blinkhorn, F. & Aggarwal, V. R., 8 Mar 2008, In: British Dental Journal. 204, 5, p. E8

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  • Dental Practice 100%
  • Tooth Filling 100%
  • Endodontics 100%
  • Molar Tooth 66%
  • Kaplan Meier Method 33%

• Three-dimensional Evaluation of Effectiveness of Hand and Rotary Instrumentation for Retreatment of Canals Filled with Different Materials

  Hammad, M., Qualtrough, A. & Silikas, N., Nov 2008, In: Journal Of Endodontics. 34, 11, p. 1370-1373 3 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  • Retreatment 100%
  • Gutta-Percha 100%
  • X-Ray Microtomography 40%
  • Resin Cement 40%
  • Computer Assisted Tomography 20%

• Time-dependence of coronal seal of temporary materials used in endodontics

  Madarati, A., Rekab, M. S., Watts, D. C. & Qualtrough, A., Dec 2008, In: Australian Endodontic Journal. 34, 3, p. 89-93 4 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  • Endodontics 100%
  • Glass Ionomer Cement 100%
  • Zinc Phosphate 75%
  • In Vitro 25%
  • Premolar 25%
• 2007

  A comparative study of three periapical radiographic techniques for endodontic working length estimation

  Kazzi, D., Horner, K., Qualtrough, A. C., Martinez-Beneyto, Y. & Rushton, V. E., Jul 2007, In: International Endodontic Journal. 40, 7, p. 526-531 5 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  • Endodontics 100%
  • Diagnosis 33%
  • Endodontic Instrument 33%
  • Rank Sum Test 16%
  • Angulation 16%

• Comparison of an ultrasonic cleaner and a washer disinfector in the cleaning of endodontic files

  Perakaki, K., Mellor, A. C. & Qualtrough, A. J. E., Dec 2007, In: Journal of Hospital Infection. 67, 4, p. 355-359 4 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  • Hospital Infection 100%
  • Dental Device 33%

• Effect of New Obturating Materials on Vertical Root Fracture Resistance of Endodontically Treated Teeth

  Hammad, M., Qualtrough, A. & Silikas, N., Jun 2007, In: Journal Of Endodontics. 33, 6, p. 732-736 4 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  • Root Canal 100%
  • Tooth Filling 100%
  • Resin Cement 100%
  • Gutta-Percha 100%
  • Zinc Oxide 100%

• Effect of obturating materials on vertical root fracture resistance of endodontically treated teeth

  Hammad, M., Qualtrough, A. E. & Silikas, N., 2007, In: Journal Of Endodontics. 33(6)

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

• Pulp management for caries in adults: maintaining pulp vitality

  Miyashita, H., Worthington, H., Qualtrough, A. & Plasschaert, [., 2007, In: Cochrane.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

• Vertical root fracture of novel endodontic materials.

  Hammad, M., Qualtrough, A. E. & Silikas, N., Jun 2007, In: J Endod. 33( 6)

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  • Zinc Oxide 100%
  • Endodontics 100%
  • Resin Cement 100%
  • Gutta percha 100%
  • Teeth 100%
• 2006

  The effect of pre-soaking and time in the ultrasonic cleaner on the cleanliness of sterilized endodontic files

  Aasim, S. A., Mellor, A. C. & Qualtrough, A. J. E., Feb 2006, In: International Endodontic Journal. 39, 2, p. 143-149 6 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  • Calcium Hydroxide 100%
  • Hospital Infection 100%
  • Ultrasonic Cleaning 100%
  • Autoclaving 40%
  • Light Microscope 20%
• 2005

  A laboratory comparison of three imaging systems for image quality and radiation exposure characteristics

  Bhaskaran, V., Qualtrough, A. J. E., Rushton, V. E., Worthington, H. V. & Horner, K., Sept 2005, In: International Endodontic Journal. 38, 9, p. 645-652 7 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  • Imaging Systems 100%
  • Digital System 100%
  • Digital Systems 100%
  • Plate System 50%
  • Broad Range 25%

• Principles of Operative Dentistry

  Satterthwaite, J., Qualtrough, A. E., Morrow, L. A. & Brunton, P. A., 2005, Basil Blackwell Ltd. (Principles of Operative Dentistry)

  Research output: Book/Report › Book › peer-review