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In Memory of Our Beloved Prof. Yehoshua Shapira
To honor the remarkable legacy of Prof. Yehoshua Shapira, we present a complete list of his publications, more than ninety scientific articles. We invite you to explore his work, to learn and be inspired, and to appreciate the depth and significance of his lifelong contributions to the field.

Publications of Prof. Yehoshua Shapira

ARTICLES

1. I. Gedalia, H. Nathan, Y. Shapira, N. Haas, J. Feldmann
Fluoride concentration of surface enamel, cementum, lamina dura
and subperiosteal bone from the mandibular of Hebrews
Journal of Dental Research Vol.44,1965(p.452)

2. Y. Shapira, H. Nathan, I. Gedalia
The fluorine content of the superficial enamel layer in ancient Jewish teeth
Israel Journal of Dental Medicine Vol.15,1966(3-11)

3. Y. Shapira
An autoradiographic study of 3H-Proline uptake in the palate of
normal mice and in the palate of mice treated with hydrocortisone
Journal of Dental Research Vol.48,1969(pp.1039-1041)

4. Y. Shapira
Orthodontic treatment for the adult
Israel Journal of Dental Medicine Vol.20,1971(pp.23-30)

5. L. Brayer, Y. Shapira
Tooth movement in adults: Guidelines for the G.P.
Dental Survey Vol.48,1972(pp.30-35)

6. Y. Shapira, S. Shoshan
The effect of cortisone on collagen synthesis in the secondary palate of mice
Archives of Oral Biology Vol.17,1972(pp.1699-1703)

7. Y. Shapira
Incidence of cleft palate in sabra strain mice
Laboratory Animals Vol.7,1973(pp.135-138)

8. Y. Shapira
Six supernumerary mandibular premolars
Journal of Dentistry Vol.1,1973(pp.263-264)

9. Y. Shapira
Fused supernumerary central incisor
Journal of Dentistry Vol.2,1973(pp.63-64)

10. Y. Shapira
Fused supernumerary mandibular premolar
Journal of Dentistry Vol.2,1974 (pp.209-210)

11. Y. Shapira, M.A. Lieberman
Abnormally shaped supernumerary maxillary incisors
Angle Orthodontist Vol.44,1974(pp.322-325)

12. J. Golan, Y. Shapira, N. Ben-Hur, L. Dollberg
Bone formation from periosteal grafts and investigation on the possible
effect of calcitonin
Journal Surgical Research Vol.21,1976(pp.339-344)

13. Y. Shapira, Y Zilberman
The orthodontist's role in the correction of facial malformations
Transactions of the European Orthodontic Society 1977(pp.245-251)

14. Y. Shapira
Bilateral transposition of mandibular canines and lateral incisors:
Orthodontic management of a case
British Journal of Orthodontics Vol.5,1978(pp.207-209)

15. Y. Shapira
Orthodontics as an aid in adult restorative dentistry
Israel Journal of Dental Medicine Vol.27,1978(pp.29-34)

16. Y. Shapira
Transposition of canines
Journal of the American Dental Association Vol.100,1980(pp.710-712)

17. D.G. Ahrens, Y. Shapira, M.M. Kuftinec
An approach to rotational relapse
American Journal of Orthodontics Vol.80,1981(pp.83-91)

18. Y. Shapira, M.M. Kuftinec
Treatment of impacted cuspids – The hazard lasso
Angle Orthodontist Vol.51,1981(pp.203-207)

19. Y. Shapira, B.S. Haskell
Late development of supernumerary premolars
Journal of Clinical Orthodontics Vol.15,1981(p.571)

20. Y. Shapira, H. Delivanis
Bilateral premolar-like maxillary supernumerary molars
Virginia Dental Journal Vol.58,1981(pp.16-17)

21. Y. Shapira, M.M. Kuftinec
Orthodontic management of the palatally impacted tooth
Journal of Clinical Orthodontics Vol.15,1981(pp.810-813)

22. Y. Shapira, P. Delivanis
Multiple-rooted mandibular second premolars
Journal of Endodontics Vol.8,1982(pp.231-232)

23. Y. Shapira, M.M. Kuftinec
The ectopically erupted mandibular lateral incisor
American Journal of Orthodontics Vol.82,1982(pp.426-429)

24. Y. Shapira, W.A. Mischler, M.M. Kuftinec
The displaced mandibular canine
Journal of Dentistry for Children Vol.49,1982(pp.362-364)

25. Y. Shapira, G. Villagordoa, M.M. Kuftinec
An unusual transposition of the maxillary central and lateral incisors
Journal of Dentistry for Children Vol.49,1982(pp.443-444)

26. Y. Shapira, M.M. Kuftinec
Orthodontic management of mandibular canine incisor transposition
American Journal of Orthodontics Vol.83,1983(271-276)

27. Y. Shapira, M.M. Kuftinec
The impacted maxillary canine – I. Surgical considerations and management
(a)Quintessence International Vol.15,1984(pp.895-897)
(b) Odontologia Vol.5, 1984 (pp.7-10)
(c) Quintessence International Vol.6, 1985 (pp.573-575)

28. M.M. Kuftinec, Y. Shapira
The impacted maxillary canine – II. Orthodontic considerations and management
(a)Quintessence International Vol.15,1984(pp.921-926)
(b) Odontologia Vol.5, 1984 (pp31-36)
(c) Quintessence International Vol.7, 1985 (pp.651-656)

29. Y. Shapira
Orthodontic, prosthodontic and periodontic collaboration in the dental practice.
Israel Journal of Dental Science Vol.1,1984(pp.95-97)

30. Y. Shapira, M.M. Kuftinec
Maxillary canine lateral incisor transposition–orthodontic management
American Journal of Orthodontics Vol.95,1989(pp.439-444)

31 Y. Shapira, M.M. Kuftinec
Tooth transposition–Review of the literature and treatment considerations
Angle Orthodontist Vol.59,1989 (pp.271-276)

32 A.M. Baruchin, O. Nahlieli, A. Neder, Y. Shapira
Finger injury from a pulse oximeter sensor during orthognathic surgery
Ann. Medit. Burns Club Vol.6,1993(pp.41-43)

33. O. Nahlieli, J.P.Kelly, A.M. Baruchin, P. Ben-Meir, Y.Shapira
Oro-maxillofacial skeletal deformities resulting from burn scar contractures
of the face and neck
Burns Vol.21,1995(pp.65-69)

34 Y. Shapira, M.M. Kuftinec
Intraossesus transmigration of mandibular canines: Review of the literature
and treatment options
Compendium of Continuing Education in Dentistry
Vol.16, 1995 (pp.1014-1026)

35 M.M. Kuftinec, Y. Shapira
The impacted maxillary canine. I Review of concepts
ASDC Journal of Dentistry for Children Vol.62, 1995 (pp.317-324)

36 M.M. Kuftinec, Y. Shapira
The impacted maxillary canine. II Clinical approaches and solutions
ASDC Journal of Dentistry for Children Vol.62, 1995 (pp325-334)

37 E.M. Moskowitz, M.B. Epstein, L. Jerrold, Y. Shapira
Securing nickel-titanium wires in partially bracketed appliances
Journal of the Israel Orthodontic Society Vol.6,1996 (pp.14-16)

38 A.M. Baruchin, O. Nahlieli, Y. Shapira
A simple versatile retractor for ear, tongue and lip surgery
Journal of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Vol.98, 1996 (pp.1116-1117)

39 A.M. Baruchin, O. Nahlieli, Y. Shapira
Head injuries in the Bible
Harefuah Vol.130, 1996 (p.872)

40 Y. Shapira, G. Borell, M.M. Kuftinec, O. Nahlieli
Bringing impacted mandibular second premolars into occlusion
Journal of the American Dental Association Vol.127 1996 (pp.1075-1078)

41 Y. Shapira
Transposition of teeth: occurrence, diagnosis and management
European Journal of Orthodontics Vol. 19, 1997 (p594)

42 Y. Shapira, G. Borell, O. Nahlieli, M.M. Kuftinec
Uprighting mesially impacted mandibular permanent second molars
Angle Orthodontist Vol. 68, 1998 (pp.173-178)

43 Y. Shapira, M.M. Kuftinec
Early diagnosis and interception of potential maxillary canine impaction
Journal of the American Dental Association Vol. 129, 1998 (pp. 1450-1454)

44 Y. Shapira, E. Lubit, M.M. Kuftinec
Congenital dental anomalies in cleft lip and palate. I. Missing premolars
Journal of Dental Research Vol. 77, 1998 (p.890)

45 O. Nahlieli, E. Eliav, Y. Shapira, A.M. Baruchin
Central palatal burns associated with the eating of microwaved pizzas
Burns Vol. 25, 1999 (pp. 465-466)

46 Y. Shapira, E. Lubit, M.M. Kuftinec
Congenitally missing second premolars in cleft lip and palate children
American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics Vol. 115,
1999 (pp. 396-400)

47 Y. Shapira, E. Lubit, M.M. Kuftinec
The distribution of clefts of the primary and secondary palates by sex, type and
location
Angle Orthodontist Vol. 69, 1999 (pp. 523-528)

48 Y. Shapira, E. Lubit, M.M. Kuftinec
Congenitally absent maxillary lateral incisors in cleft lip and palate
Journal of Dental Research Vol. 78, 1999 (p. 109)

49 Y. Shapira, E. Lubit, M.M. Kuftinec
Hypodontia in children with various types of clefts
Angle Orthodontist Vol. 70, 2000 (pp. 16-21)

50 O. Nahlieli, Y. Shapira, B. Yoffe, A.M. Baruchin
An unusual iatrogenic burn from a heated dental instrument
Burns Vol. 26, 2000 (pp. 676-678)

51 Y. Shapira, M.M. Kuftinec, E. Lubit
Hypodontia associated with cleft lip and palate
Journal of Dental Research Vol. 79, 2000 (p. 595)

52 Y. Shapira, M.M. Kuftinec, E. Lubit
Prevalence of congenital absence of permanent teeth in children affected with cleft
lip and palate
European Journal of Orthodontics Vol. 22, 2000 (p.458)

53 Y. Shapira, M.M. Kuftinec
A unique treatment approach for maxillary canine-lateral incisor transposition
American Association of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics Vol. 119, 2001
(pp. 540-545)

54 Y. Shapira, M.M. Kuftinec
Maxillary tooth transpositions: Characteristic features and accompanying dental anomalies
1. American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics Vol 119, 2001
(pp. 127-134)
2. The Year Book of Dentistry, Mosby, 2003 (pp. 267-268)

55 O. Nahlieli, A.M. Baruchin, D. Levi, Y. Shapira, B. Yoffe
Providone-iodine related burns
Burns Vol 27, 2001 (pp.185-188)

56 Y. Shapira, M.M. Kuftinec
Contributions on tooth transposition. – Letter to the Editor
Journal of Dentistry for Children Vol 69, 2002 (pp. 237-238)

57 Y. Shapira, M.M. Kuftinec
Intrabony migration of impacted teeth
Angle Orthodontist Vol 73, 2003 (pp.738-743)

58 Y. Shapira, M.M. Kuftinec
Early detection and prevention of mandibular tooth transposition.
Journal of Dentistry for Children Vol 70, 2003 (pp. 204-207)

59 Y. Shapira, M.M. Kuftinec
Unusual intraosseous transmigration of a palatally impacted canine.
American Journal of Orthodontics Dentofacial Orthopedics Vol 127, 2005
(pp.360-363)
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60 Y. Shapira, M.M Kuftinec.
Treatment of a deeply impacted mandibular first permanent molar.
Journal of Clinical Orthodontics Vol 43 , 2009 (pp.59-63).

61 Y. Shapira, M.M. Kuftinec
Rootless eruption of a mandibular permanent canine.
American Journal of Orthodontics Dentofacial Orthopedics Vol 139, 2011
(pp.563-566).

62 Y. Shapira, T. Finkelstein, N. Shpack, Y.H. Lai, M.M. Kuftinec, Vardimon A.
Mandibular second molar impaction – Part I: Genetic trait and characteristics.
American Journal of Orthodontics Dentofacial Orthopedics. Vol 140, 2011
(pp. 32-37).

63 T. Finkelstein, Y. Shapira, N. Shpack.
Nonsurgical treatment of severe open bite associated with Amelogenesis
Imperfecta. Journal of Clinical Orthodontics Vol 46(7), 2012 (pp. 427-433).

64 Y. Shapira, T. Finkelstein, Y.H. Lai, M.M. Kuftinec, Vardimon A, N. Shpack.
Prevalence and characteristic features of mandibular second molar impaction in
Chinese-American school children. Acta Stomatol Croat. Vol 46, 2012 (pp.215-221).

65 N. Shpack, T. Finkelstein, YH.Lai, MM. Kuftinec, A. Vardimon, Y. Shapira
Mandibular permanent second molar impaction – treatment options and outcome.
Open Journal of Dentistry and Oral Medicine. Vol 1(1), 2013 (pp 9-14).

66 N. Shpack, T. Finkelstein, YH. Lai, MM. Kuftinec, A. Vardimon, Y. Shapira
Aberration in the path of eruption of the mandibular permanent second molar.
JBR Journal of Interdisciplinary Medicine and Dental Science. Vol 1(1), 2013
(pp 1-4) December.

67 N. Bechor, T. Finkelstein, Y. Shapira, N. Shpack.
Conservative Orthodontic treatment for skeletal open bite associated with Amelogenesis Imperfecta.
Journal of Dentistry for Children. Vol 81(2),2014 (pp 96-102).

68 Y. Shapira, I. Blum, Z. Haklai, N. Shpack, Y. Amitai.
Prevalence of non-syndromic orofacial clefts among Jews and Arabs, by type, site, gender and geography: A multi-center study in Israel.
Israel Medical Association Journal (IMAJ). Vol 16, 2014 (pp759-763).

69 T. Finkelstein, Y. Shapira, N. Bechor, N. Shpack.
Surgical and orthodontic treatment of a fused maxillary central incisor and
supernumerary tooth.
Journal of Clinical Orthodontics (JCO). Vol. 48(10), 2014 (pp 654-658).

70 T. Finkelstein, Y. Shapira, N. Bechor, N. Shpack.
Fused and geminated permanent maxillary central incisors – Prevalence, treatment
options and outcome in orthodontic patients.
Journal of Dentistry for Children. Vol. 82(3), 2015 (pp 145-150).

71 Y. Shapira, T. Finkelstein, R. Kadry, S. Schonberger, N. Shpack.
Mandibular symmetrical bilateral canine-lateral incisor transposition: Its early
diagnosis and treatment considerations.
Case Reports in Dentistry Journal. Vol. 2016, (Article 5043801), 2016 (pp 1-6)

72 O. Sarne, Y. Shapira, S. Blumer, T. Finkelstein, S. Schonberger, N. Bechor,
N. Shpack.
Supernumerary teeth in the maxillary anterior region: The dilemma of early versus
late surgical intervention. Report of 3 cases.
Journal of Clinical Pediatric Dentistry. Vol. 42(1), 2018 (pp 55-61).

73 T. Finkelstein, Y. Shapira, A.M. Pavlidi, S. Schonberger, N. Shpack.
Agenesis of permanent canines in orthodontic patients – Prevalence, location,
treatment options and outcome.
Journal of Dentistry for Children, 2018 Sep 15;85(3):133-138.
(Accepted for publication April 6, 2018).

74 Y. Shapira, I Blum, Haklai Z, Shpack N, Amitai Y.
Nonsyndromic orofacial clefts among Jews and non-Jews born in 13 hospitals in
Israel during 1993-2005.
Community Dentistry and Oral Epidemiology. 2018, Vol. 46 (6): pp. 586-591.
(Accepted for publication May 31, 2018) Published by John Wiley & Sons Ltd. A/S.

75 Sarne O, Shapira Y, Blumer S, Finkelstein T, Schonberger S, Bechor N, Shpack N. Supernumerary teeth in the maxillary anterior region: The dilemma of early versus late
Journal of Clinical Pediatric Dentistry, 2018;42(1):55-61.

76 T. Finkelstein, Y. Shapira, A.M. Pavlidi, S. Schonberger, S. Blumer, O. Sarne, N. Shpack. Prevalence and characteristics of supernumerary teeth in Israeli orthodontic patients. Journal of Clinical Pediatric Dentistry, 2019;43(4):244-251.

77. Finkelstein T, Shapira Y, Pavlidi AM, Davidovitch M, Blumer S, Schonberger S, Shpack N. Canine Transposition–Prevalence, Distribution and Treatment Considerations among Orthodontic Patients.
Journal of Clinical Pediatric Dentistry, 2020 Aug 1;44(4):268-273.

78. Shapira Y, Lai Y, Schonberger S, Shpack N, Finkelstein T.
Mandibular Second Molar Impaction-Part II: Etiology and Role of the Third Molar.
Applied Sciences, 2022;12(22), 11520.‏

79 Schonberger S, Shapira Y, Pavlidi AM, Finkelstein, T.
Prevalence and Patterns of Permanent Tooth Agenesis among Orthodontic patients—Treatment Options and Outcome.
Applied Sciences, 2022;12(23), 12252.‏

80 Kadry R, Atalla R, Sella Tunis, T, Finkelstein T, Schonberger S, Kharouba J, Shapira Y. Prevalence and Distribution of Dental Anomalies among Arab Orthodontic Patients in Israel: Is There a Correlation to Consanguinity Marriage?
Applied Sciences, 2023;13(1), 197.‏

81 Schonberger S, Kadry R, Shapira Y, Finkelstein T.
Permanent Tooth Agenesis and Associated Dental Anomalies among orthodontically Treated children.
Children, 2023 Mar 21;10(3):596.

82 Schonberger S, Shapira Y, Lai Y, Finkelstein T.
Characteristics, patterns, and prevalence of impacted mandibular second molars in Chinese Americans: A radiographic study.
American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics, Clinical Companion 2025; 5(1);45-55

CASE REPORTS

83. Y. Shapira, M.M. Kuftinec
Multiple supernumerary teeth – A report of two cases
American Journal of Dentistry Vol.2,1989 (pp.28-30)

84. N. Brezniak, A. Ben-Yehuda, Y. Shapira
Unusual mandibular canine transposition: A case report
American Journal of Orthodontics Dentofacial Orthopedics
Vol.104,1993 (pp.91-94)

85. M.M. Kuftinec, Y. Shapira, O. Nahlieli
Bilateral transmigration of impacted mandibular canines – A case report
Journal of the American Dental Association Vol. 126, 1995 (pp1022-1024)

86. O. Nahlieli, A.M. Baruchin, Y. Shapira, D. Ben – Dor
Cutaneous horns occurring on the head and neck region: Report of four cases
and review of the literature.
Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Vol. 55, 1997 (pp.1309-1311)

87. O. Nahlieli, Y. Shapira, B.Yoffe, A.M. Baruchin
Leiomyosarcoma of the pinna: a case report
European Journal of Plastic Surgery Vol 24, 2001 (pp.42-44)

88. Shapira Y, Finkelstein T, Kadry R, Schonberger S, Shpack N.
Mandibular symmetrical bilateral canine-lateral incisors transposition: its early diagnosis and treatment considerations.
Case reports in dentistry, 2016:2016:5043801. ‏

ABSTRACTS

89. D. Cardin, B.S. Haskell, Y. Shapira
Nasal septum changes during orthodontic therapy
Journal of Dental Research Vol.60, 1981 (p.516)

90. J.L. Hill, J.D. Verdi, Y. Shapira, M.M. Kuftinec
Evidence of the muscular function in the problabium of repaired cleft lip
Journal of Dental Research Vol.60, 1981 (p.517)

91. Y. Shapira, M. Kuftinec, E. Lubit
Hypodontia associated with cleft lip and palate
Journal of Dental Research Vol.79, 2000 (p. 595)

92. Y. Shapira, M.M.Kuftinec
Tooth transposition: treatment options and outcomes
European Journal of Orthodontics Vol. 22, 2000 (p. 620)

93. Y. Shapira, M.M. Kuftinec
Response by the authors to letter to editor on the distribution of clefts of the
primary and secondary palates by sex, type and location.
Angle Orthodontist Vol. 70, 2000 (p.182)

94. Y. Shapira, I. Stavrinidou
Relationship between mandibular anterior crowding and axial inclination of the
mandibular incisor and first molar.
International Association of Dental Researc