Research Papers
Characteristics of reported mumps cases in the United States: 2018-2023.
Vaccine • 2024 • Vol. 42 (25)
BACKGROUND: This paper highlights recent clinical complications of mumps reported in the United States and summarizes appropriate confirmatory testing for mumps, encouraging vigilance for mumps disea…
Leung, J; Masters, N; Mathis, A
Treatment course of cavitary pulmonary tuberculosis combined with tuberculosis in a parotid Warthin's tumor: a case report and literature review.
BMC infectious diseases • 2024 • Vol. 24 (1)
BACKGROUND: Extrapulmonary tuberculosis (TB) is a relatively rare form of tuberculosis infection, accounting for approximately 15% of all tuberculosis infections. Lymph nodes are the most commonly af…
Hu, S; Li, X; Liu, F
Evolution of orthodontic services in the Brazilian Unified Health System: a time series analysis (2011-2022).
BMC oral health • 2024 • Vol. 24 (1)
BACKGROUND: Although malocclusion is the third most prevalent oral health condition, orthodontics is not part of the minimum list of mandatory specialties to be offered in the Dental Specialty Center…
Bulgareli, J; de Avila, N; Herval, A
Does different application modes of universal adhesives with universal resin composites affect the microleakage in class V cavities? An in vitro study.
BMC oral health • 2024 • Vol. 24 (1)
AIM: Composite restorations often have gingival margins near the cemento-enamel junction (CEJ), where the microleakage of these margins can significantly contribute to the restoration failure, especi…
Akgul, S; Bala, O; Sari, C
Reduced graphene oxide loaded with tetrahedral framework nucleic acids for combating orthodontically induced root resorption.
Journal of nanobiotechnology • 2024 • Vol. 22 (1)
Root resorption occurs outside the root or within the root canal. Regardless of its region, root resorption is irreversible and in severe cases, may even cause tooth loss. Clinically, the external su…
Cai, J; Chen, H; Chen, J
Periodontitis promotes tumor growth and immune evasion via PD-1/PD-L1.
Cancer immunology, immunotherapy : CII • 2024 • Vol. 74 (1)
BACKGROUND: Our study investigated the role of experimental periodontitis on tumor growth, local and systemic immunosuppressive status, and programmed death receptor 1 (PD-1) / programmed death ligan…
Gong, P; Ju, J; Liu, J
A two-stage deep-learning model for determination of the contact of mandibular third molars with the mandibular canal on panoramic radiographs.
BMC oral health • 2024 • Vol. 24 (1)
OBJECTIVES: This study aimed to assess the accuracy of a two-stage deep learning (DL) model for (1) detecting mandibular third molars (MTMs) and the mandibular canal (MC), and (2) classifying the ana…
Mehdizadeh, M; Moaddabi, A; Mohammadmahdi Mousavi, S
A novel mutation in SMARCB1 associated with adult Coffin-Siris syndrome and meningioma.
Acta biochimica et biophysica Sinica • 2024 • Vol. 57 (6)
SMARCB1 encodes a core subunit of the SWI/SNF chromatin remodeling complex, which plays a crucial role in the regulation of gene expression. Germline mutations in the SMARCB1 gene have been linked to…
Bai, J; Guo, Z; Hao, B
Retinoic acid receptor-related orphan receptor alpha and synthetic RORalpha agonist against invasion and metastasis in tongue squamous cell carcinoma.
Biochemical and biophysical research communications • 2024 • Vol. 733
Retinoic acid receptor-related orphan receptor alpha (RORalpha), an essential tumor suppressor in a range of human malignancies, is classified as a member of the orphan nuclear receptor family. The m…
Qian, Y; Wang, M; Zeng, R
The Prognostic Role of Pre-Treatment Neutrophil-to-Lymphocyte Ratio in an Asian Cohort of Patients with Oropharyngeal Squamous Cell Carcinoma.
Current oncology (Toronto, Ont.) • 2024 • Vol. 31 (11)
PURPOSE: The neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio is a simple biomarker that reflects the balance between the systemic inflammatory and immunity status. Here we investigate the prognostic role of pre-treat…
Abdul Kadir, H; Chew, W; Hwang, J
Stress and Self-Efficacy in Parents/Caregivers and Oral Health of Individuals with Down Syndrome During the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Cross-Sectional Study.
International journal of environmental research and public health • 2024 • Vol. 21 (11)
The family of individuals living with Down Syndrome (DS) often demonstrate high levels of stress associated with the demand for care and difficulties experienced in everyday life. The aim of this cro…
Borges-Oliveira, A; Campos, J; Costa, F
Photobiomodulation for oral mucositis management in pediatric patients: a systematic review.
Lasers in medical science • 2024 • Vol. 39 (1)
This review aimed to determine whether photobiomodulation therapy (PBMT) is a safe and effective alternative for treating and preventing OM in children. The database search was carried out on PubMed,…
Calarga, C; Cotomacio, C; Simoes, A
Postobturation Pain of three Novel Calcium Silicate-based sealers with asymptomatic irreversible pulpitis or necrotic pulp with chronic apical periodontitis: prospective clinical trial.
BMC oral health • 2024 • Vol. 24 (1)
BACKGROUND: Bioceramic-based root canal sealers are increasingly important in root canal treatment because of their biocompatible properties. This study aimed to evaluate postobturation pain incidenc…
Baris, S; Erdemir, A; Hancerliogullari, D
[Assessment of optical coherence tomography and optical coherence microscope for oral cancer diagnosis: a clinical study].
Zhonghua kou qiang yi xue za zhi = Zhonghua kouqiang yixue zazhi = Chinese journal of stomatology • 2024 • Vol. 59 (11)
Objective: To explore and evaluate the feasibility and accuracy of using optical coherence tomography and optical coherence microscope (OCT/OCM) for diagnosis of oral cancer. Methods: In this study, …
Huang, X; Ju, H; Qin, L
[Research progress in the application of virtual artificial intelligence in risk assessment and diagnosis of periodontal disease].
Zhonghua kou qiang yi xue za zhi = Zhonghua kouqiang yixue zazhi = Chinese journal of stomatology • 2024 • Vol. 59 (11)
Periodontal disease is a common and frequently-occurring disease in China. Early detection, diagnosis, and treatment of periodontal disease are of great significance for achieving universal oral heal…
Ding, Y; Hong, W; Liu, C
The Hippo pathway in oral diseases and treatments: A review.
Medicine • 2024 • Vol. 103 (45)
This review aims to provide a recent update on the Hippo pathway in oral diseases. The Hippo pathway plays a crucial role in organ development, tissue regeneration, wound healing, maintaining epithel…
Ni, D
Comparative evaluation of pain rating scales for dental pain among the Saudi population: A cross-sectional study.
Medicine • 2024 • Vol. 103 (45)
Pain, being a subjective phenomenon, is perceived in different manner by individuals based on various factors including age and gender. Various scales are available in literature to assess and record…
Ajmal, M; Alqahtani, A; Arem, S
The Interaction of Apical Periodontitis, Cigarette Smoke, and Alcohol Consumption on Liver Antioxidant Status in Rats.
International journal of molecular sciences • 2024 • Vol. 25 (22)
This study aimed to investigate the impact of alcohol (A), secondhand cigarette smoking (ShS), and their combined effect on liver antioxidant activity and hepatic damage in rats with induced apical p…
Bertolini, M; Bittar, V; Borges, A
Mandibular Fractures in Edentulous Patients with Bone Atrophy and Osseointegrated Dental Implants: Therapeutic Management in a Case Series.
Medicina (Kaunas, Lithuania) • 2024 • Vol. 60 (11)
Background and Objectives: This research describes the management of mandibular fractures in edentulous patients with atrophic mandibles and implant-retained overdentures, exploring etiologies and tr…
Antunez-Conde Hidalgo, R; Arenas de Frutos, G; Benito Anguita, M
Care of an infant born with a cleft palate: a case study.
Nursing children and young people • 2024 • Vol. 36 (6)
Orofacial clefts are the most common facial congenital abnormalities in humans. Their management is complex due to a range of immediate and ongoing challenges. These include breathing, feeding, speec…
Brimble, M; Eridani-Ball, B