Research Papers
Innovative state oral health initiatives: A qualitative analysis of Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services demonstrations.
Journal of the American Dental Association (1939) • 2024 • Vol. 155 (10)
BACKGROUND: US health care delivery and financing arrangements are changing rapidly as payers and providers seek greater efficiency, effectiveness, and safety. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Ser…
Edelstein, B; Rubin, M; Sheen, A
A comparison of preoperative soft tissue contour versus bone accuracy as a predictor of quality of life outcomes in osseous free flap jaw reconstruction using occlusal-based virtual surgical planning.
Journal of plastic, reconstructive & aesthetic surgery : JPRAS • 2024 • Vol. 97
OBJECTIVES: Occlusal-based virtual surgical planning (VSP) prioritises the placement of endosseous dental implants, over replicating native bone contour. This may compromise facial aesthetics. This s…
Aung, Y; Cheng, K; Clark, J
Unveiling the nexus: Long non-coding RNAs and the PI3K/Akt pathway in oral squamous cell carcinoma.
Pathology, research and practice • 2024 • Vol. 262
The PI3K/Akt pathway plays a critical role in the progression and treatment of oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC). Recent research has uncovered the involvement of long non-coding RNAs (lncRNAs) in …
Ganesh, P; Pathoor, N
Pituitary tumor‑transforming gene 1 regulates the senescence and apoptosis of oral squamous cell carcinoma in a p21‑dependent DNA damage response manner.
Oncology reports • 2024 • Vol. 52 (4)
Pituitary tumor‑transforming gene 1 (PTTG1), also known as securin, is a proto‑oncogene involved in the development of various cancers by promoting cell proliferation and mobility. However, its under…
Choi, J; Kim, M; Kim, S
Astragaloside IV inhibits the proliferation, migration, invasion, and epithelial-mesenchymal transition of oral cancer cells by aggravating autophagy.
Tissue & cell • 2024 • Vol. 90
Oral cancer is one usual tumor that sorely affects the health of people and even result into death. Astragaloside IV (AS-IV) is one of the major components of Astragalus membranaceus extract, and has…
Chen, Q; Fan, S; Liao, X
Abnormal Interhemispheric Functional Connectivity in Acute Pericoronitis: A Resting-State MRI Study.
The Journal of craniofacial surgery • 2024 • Vol. 35 (7)
OBJECTIVE: Acute pericoronitis (AP) is a prevalent cause of odontogenic toothache which can significantly impact brain function. Previous research has predominantly concentrated on localized brain ac…
He, Y; Kuang, H; Li, X
Noninvasive Evaluation of Acupuncture-Induced Cortical Plasticity in Advanced Rehabilitation of Facial Paralysis.
The Journal of craniofacial surgery • 2024 • Vol. 35 (7)
OBJECTIVE: Facial paralysis (FP), which resulted from head and neck cancer resection, significantly impacts patients' quality of life. Traditional assessments rely on subjective evaluations and elect…
Cao, L; Ma, H; Yu, L
Body image and social anxiety in hemifacial spasm: Examining self-esteem and fear of negative evaluation as mediators.
Clinical neurology and neurosurgery • 2024 • Vol. 245
BACKGROUND: Individuals diagnosed with hemifacial spasm (HFS) frequently undergo noticeable alterations in their facial appearance. Such changes can detrimentally influence both their physical and ps…
Cai, J; Chen, X; Du, L
Unicystic ameloblastoma: Clinico-radiological and histopathological correlation with management.
Journal of plastic, reconstructive & aesthetic surgery : JPRAS • 2024 • Vol. 97
Unicystic ameloblastoma is a distinct entity of ameloblastoma characterized by slow growth and locally aggressive behavior. This retrospective study aimed to assess the efficacy of different treatmen…
Augustine, J; Chaudhary, Z; Garg, V
Effects of graphene oxide and graphene quantum dots on enhancing CPP-ACP anti-caries ability of enamel lesion in a biofilm-challenged environment.
Journal of dentistry • 2024 • Vol. 149
OBJECTIVE: To investigate the anticaries effects of graphene oxide (GO) and graphene quantum dots (GQDs) combined with casein phosphopeptide-amorphous calcium phosphate (CPP-ACP) on enamel in a biofi…
Gu, M; Lu, C; Peng, S
"Skeletal surgical approach in Down Syndrome with Obstructive Sleep Apnea.".
Journal of cranio-maxillo-facial surgery : official publication of the European Association for Cranio-Maxillo-Facial Surgery • 2024 • Vol. 52 (10)
Failing to address Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) in Down Syndrome (DS) patients can have serious consequences, leading to increased mortality. Moreover, a notable portion of individuals find it chall…
Capote Moreno, A; de Las Fuentes Monreal, M; Munoz-Guerra, M
OCCLUSAL SPLINTS AS A THERAPEUTIC OPTION FOR PATIENTS WITH TEMPOROMANDIBULAR JOINT DISORDERS AND MENIERE'S DISEASE.
Otology & neurotology : official publication of the American Otological Society, American Neurotology Society [and] European Academy of Otology and Neurotology • 2024 • Vol. 45 (9)
Abouzari, M; Chao, M; Djalilian, H
Astilbin Induces Apoptosis in Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma through p53 Reactivation and Mdm-2 Inhibition.
Doklady. Biochemistry and biophysics • 2024 • Vol. 518 (1)
Oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC) is a frequently occurring malignancy in the head and neck region. The most commonly mutated gene in OSCC is the tumor suppressor gene p53 (TP53), linked to lower s…
Wu, A; Zhao, C
Induction of Endoplasmic Reticulum Stress and Aryl Hydrocarbon Receptor Pathway Expression by Blue LED Irradiation in Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma.
Journal of biophotonics • 2024 • Vol. 17 (10)
Photobiomodulation therapy, as an emerging treatment modality, has been widely used in dentistry. However, reports on blue light therapy for oral cancer are scarce. This study investigated the effect…
Fu, Q; Jiang, H; Li, A
Disparities in pediatric parotid cancer treatment and presentation: A National study.
International journal of pediatric otorhinolaryngology • 2024 • Vol. 185
OBJECTIVES: Although parotid gland malignancies are uncommon, they nevertheless represent a cause of morbidity and mortality in the pediatric population. Few studies have sought to identify dispariti…
Belcher, R; Benedetti, D; Borinstein, S
Surgical Exploration of Lingual Mandibular Bone Depression (Stafne Bone Cavity).
The Journal of craniofacial surgery • 2024 • Vol. 35 (7)
Lingual mandibular bone depression, also known as the Stafne bone cavity, commonly presents as an asymptomatic unilocular cyst-like radiolucency located below the mandibular canal. Surgical explorati…
Tian, Y; Zhong, Y
Influence of vitamin D in orthodontic tooth movement-a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials in humans.
European journal of orthodontics • 2024 • Vol. 46 (5)
BACKGROUND: Orchestration of tooth movement necessitates an equilibrium of bone synthesis and resorption. Vitamin D, through receptor-mediated actions, regulates the differentiation and maturation of…
Antony, A; Arasu, P; Balamurugan, B
Temporal bone fracture related facial palsy: efficacy of decompression with and without grafting.
Current opinion in otolaryngology & head and neck surgery • 2024 • Vol. 32 (5)
PURPOSE OF REVIEW: This systematic review investigates the recent literature and aims to determine the approach, efficacy, and timing of facial nerve decompression with or without grafting in tempora…
DeDio, R; Doyle, E; Natour, A
Multiple PDT sessions with chlorin-e6 and LL-37 loaded-nanoemulsion provide limited benefits to periodontitis in rats.
Photodiagnosis and photodynamic therapy • 2024 • Vol. 49
BACKGROUND: The combination of photodynamic therapy (PDT) and LL-37 has never been tested in an animal study and our research team background suggests this strategy might be a promising alternative t…
Barbosa de Sousa, F; Cerri, P; Chorilli, M
Systemic Factors Affecting Orthodontic Treatment Outcomes and Prognosis - Part 1.
Dental clinics of North America • 2024 • Vol. 68 (4)
This article explores the intersection of various systemic conditions with orthodontic treatment. Renal diseases, including chronic kidney disease and renal transplant, present challenges such as del…
Ardeshna, A; Gupta, S; Rossouw, P