Head/neck anatomy

General histology

Academic article

• Tor Håkon Larsen; Jenny Rajkumar; Torbjørn Østvik Pedersen et al. (2026). Quality of life, patient satisfaction and treatment outcomes following temporomandibular joint arthroplasty in two University Hospitals in Norway: A 5-year retrospective evaluation. (external link)
• Xiaofeng Jiang; Jing Liu; Si Li et al. (2022). The effect of resolvin D1 on bone regeneration in a rat calvarial defect model. (external link)
• Mohammad Ibrahim Zafar; Torbjørn Østvik Pedersen (2025). Quality of life after treatment of dentofacial deformity: a cross-sectional study of 311 patients at various stages of surgical treatment. (external link)
• Mohammed Ahmed Alamin Yousif Yassin; Knut N. Leknes; Torbjørn Østvik Pedersen et al. (2015). Cell seeding density is a critical determinant for copolymer scaffolds-induced bone regeneration. (external link)
• Salwa Suliman; Zhe Xing; X Wu et al. (2015). Release and bioactivity of bone morphogenetic protein-2 are affected by scaffold binding techniques in vitro and in vivo. (external link)
• Espen Helgeland; Samih Salah Eldin Mahgoub Mohamed-Ahmed; Siddharth Shanbhag et al. (2021). 3D printed gelatin-genipin scaffolds for temporomandibular joint cartilage regeneration. (external link)
• Hilde Mei Kolberg; Infanta Antonipillai; Sigbjørn Løes et al. (2022). Komplikasjoner etter kjevebrudd behandlet ved Haukeland universitetssjukehus 2015–2020. (external link)
• Zhe Xing; Torbjørn Østvik Pedersen; Xujung Wu et al. (2013). Biological effects of functionalizing copolymer scaffolds with nanodiamond particles. (external link)
• Sushma Bartaula; Torbjørn Østvik Pedersen; Anna Finne-Wistrand et al. (2016). Angiogenic and Immunomodulatory Properties of Endothelial and Mesenchymal Stem Cells. (external link)
• June Bolme; Kordian Staniszewski; Torbjørn Østvik Pedersen (2021). Self-reported dental anxiety and injection phobia among individuals with tattoos and piercings. (external link)
• Ole Kristian Lobekk; Siren G Skaale; Torbjørn Østvik Pedersen (2020). Fremmedlegemer i sinus maxillaris. (external link)
• Torbjørn Østvik Pedersen; Jostein Kråkenes; Sigbjørn Suk Løes (2020). Multiple brain abscesses and ventriculitis secondary to chronic periodontitis. (external link)
• Frank-Jakob Sandbakk; Elisabeth Schilbred Eriksen; Ketil Moen et al. (2020). Mandibular orthognathic surgery does not alter temporomandibular joint symptoms - a single centre prospective study. (external link)
• Frank-Jakob Sandbakk; Sigbjørn Suk Løes; Torbjørn Østvik Pedersen (2020). Hormone spiral in treatment of progesterone‐induced stomatitis. (external link)
• Torbjørn Østvik Pedersen; Einar Solheim; Sigbjørn Suk Løes (2020). Accidental ingestion of drain cleaner. (external link)
• Espen Helgeland; Torbjørn Østvik Pedersen; Ahmad Rashad Saad Mohamed Elsebahy et al. (2020). Angiostatin-functionalized collagen scaffolds suppress angiogenesis but do not induce chondrogenesis by mesenchymal stromal cells in vivo. (external link)
• Torbjørn Østvik Pedersen; Anna Blois; Zhe Xing et al. (2013). Endothelial microvascular networks affect gene-expression profiles and osteogenic potential of tissue-engineered constructs. (external link)
• Ole Kristian Lobekk; Anne Christine Johannessen; Torbjørn Østvik Pedersen (2020). Oral mucosal foreign body granulomas in a patient with systemic sarcoidosis. (external link)
• Sushma Bartaula; Torbjørn Østvik Pedersen; Anna Blois et al. (2015). Leukocyte transmigration into tissue-engineered constructs is influenced by endothelial cells through Toll-like receptor signaling. (external link)
• Torbjørn Østvik Pedersen; Vivian Haaberg; Sigbjørn Suk Løes (2021). Complications after mandibular setback with intraoral vertical ramus osteotomies: a retrospective cohort analysis of 133 patients. (external link)
• Torbjørn Pedersen; Anna Blois; Ying Xue et al. (2012). Osteogenic stimulatory conditions enhance growth and maturation of endothelial cell microvascular networks in culture with mesenchymal stem cells. (external link)
• Salwa Suliman; Yang Sun; Torbjørn Østvik Pedersen et al. (2016). In vivo host response and degradation of copolymer scaffolds functionalized with nanodiamonds and bone morphogenetic protein 2. (external link)
• Torbjørn Østvik Pedersen; Anna Blois; Ying Xue et al. (2014). Mesenchymal stem cells induce endothelial cell quiescence and promote capillary formation. (external link)
• Torbjørn Østvik Pedersen; Zhe Xing; Anna Finne-Wistrand et al. (2013). Hyperbaric oxygen stimulates vascularization and bone formation in rat calvarial defects. (external link)
• Ahmad Rashad Saad Mohamed Elsebahy; Salwa Suliman; Manal Mustafa et al. (2019). Inflammatory responses and tissue reactions to wood-Based nanocellulose scaffolds. (external link)
• Mindaugas Brukas; Torbjørn Østvik Pedersen; Stein Lybak et al. (2020). Ameloblastic carcinoma of the mandible: A case report and literature review. (external link)
• Torbjørn Østvik Pedersen; Stein Lybak; Bodil Kristina Lund et al. (2021). Temporomandibular joint prosthesis in cancer reconstruction preceding radiation therapy. (external link)
• Espen Helgeland; Ahmad Rashad Elsebahy; Elisabetta Campodoni et al. (2021). Dual-crosslinked gelatin scaffolds with potential for temporomandibular joint cartilage regeneration.. (external link)
• Sigve Slettvoll; Rasmus Christofer Thaning; Torbjørn Østvik Pedersen (2023). Tooth extraction prior to radiotherapy for oropharyngeal cancer increases the risk of osteoradionecrosis. (external link)

Conference poster

• Torbjørn Østvik Pedersen; Kamal Babikeir Eln Mustafa; Annika Rosén (2015). Development of a tissue-engineered temporomandibular disc in rats.. (external link)
• MA Yassin; Knut N. Leknes; Torbjørn Østvik Pedersen et al. (2014). In Tissue Engenieering: Influence Of BMSCs Density on Bone Regeneration. (external link)
• Torbjørn Pedersen; Anna Blois; Ying Xue et al. (2012). Osteogenic conditions stimulate microvascular networks – establishing culture conditions for stem cell based reconstruction of bone defects. (external link)
• Zhe Xing; Torbjørn Østvik Pedersen; Anna Finne-Wistrand et al. (2014). Chondral ossification from copolymer scaffolds loaded with co-cultured cells. (external link)
• Sushma Bartaula; Torbjørn Østvik Pedersen; AL Blois et al. (2014). Leukocyte Transmigration into Tissue-engineered Constructs is influenced by Endothelial Cells. (external link)
• Torbjørn Østvik Pedersen; AL Blois; Ying Xue et al. (2014). Prevascularization of tissue-engineered constructs with endothelial and mesenchymal stem cells. (external link)
• Espen Helgeland; Siddharth Shanbhag; Torbjørn Østvik Pedersen et al. (2017). Pre-clinical in vivo models in temporomandibular joint tissue engineering: a systematic review.. (external link)
• Torbjørn Østvik Pedersen; Anna Blois; Zhe Xing et al. (2013). Endothelial Microvascular Networks Influence Gene Expression Profiles in MSCs. (external link)

Academic literature review

• Annika Rosén; Espen Helgeland; Torbjørn Østvik Pedersen (2022). Continued persistent facial pain despite several surgical interventions in the temporomandibular joint. (external link)
• Panagiota Papadakou; Malin Viktoria Jonsson; Torbjørn Østvik Pedersen (2023). Hjørnetenner på avveie – kliniske og radiologiske vurderinger. (external link)
• Ole Kristian Lobekk; Ward Jaap Dijkstra; Torbjørn Østvik Pedersen (2021). Surgical vs conservative treatment of medication-related osteonecrosis of the jaw—A complex systematic review and meta-analysis. (external link)
• Espen Helgeland; Siddharth Shanbhag; Torbjørn Østvik Pedersen et al. (2018). Scaffold-Based Temporomandibular Joint Tissue Regeneration in Experimental Animal Models: A Systematic Review. (external link)

Conference lecture

• Espen Helgeland; Torbjørn Østvik Pedersen; Kamal Babikeir Eln Mustafa et al. (2017). DEVELOPMENT OF TISSUE-ENGINEERED TEMPOROMANDIBULAR JOINT FIBROCARTILAGE IN RATS. (external link)
• Torbjørn Østvik Pedersen; Anna Blois; Ying Xue et al. (2013). Prevascularization of tissue-engineered constructs with endothelial and mesenchymal stem cells. (external link)

Professional article

• Torbjørn Østvik Pedersen; Mindaugas Brukas; Ingibjørg Sara Benediktsdottir et al. (2020). Osteomyelitt etter fjerning av visdomstann. (external link)
• Torbjørn Østvik Pedersen; Sigbjørn Suk Løes; Einar Solheim (2020). Accidental ingestion of drain cleaner. (external link)
• Ole Kristian Lobekk; Sindre Hesjedal Molvær; Anne Christine Johannessen et al. (2023). Multifocal amelanotic and melanotic melanomas of the oral cavity. (external link)

Doctoral thesis (PhD)

• Torbjørn Østvik Pedersen; Kamal Babikeir Eln Mustafa (2013). Intrinsic and Extrinsic Vascularization of Bone Tissue Engineering Constructs. (external link)
• Torbjørn Østvik Pedersen (2013). Intrinsic and Extrinsic Vascularization of Bone Tissue Engineering Constructs. (external link)

See a complete overview of publications in NVA.

Intrinsic and extrinsic vascularization of bone tissue engineering constructs

Effects of oxygen tension for bone and cartilage tissue engineering

Tissue-engineering of the temporomandibular joint

Hyperbaric oxygen in reconstruction of oral and maxillofacial bone defects