Research Papers
Does the Self-Reported Behavioural Automaticity Index provide a valid measure of toothbrushing behaviour in adults?
Community dentistry and oral epidemiology • 2024 • Vol. 52 (4)
BACKGROUND: Studies to promote regular toothbrushing usually rely on self-reports of toothbrushing frequency (SRF). However, toothbrushing frequency measures may be open to responder bias since twice…
Harris, R; Raison, H
The dental microscope in endodontic education: A feasibility study of a distance learning course.
Australian endodontic journal : the journal of the Australian Society of Endodontology Inc • 2024 • Vol. 50 (2)
This study aimed to evaluate the feasibility of preclinical training, specifically in root canal preparation, using a virtual educational system equipped with an operating microscope. Ten postgraduat…
Delrieu, J; Diemer, F; Ducreux, P
Knowledge of emergency dental management among a localized sample of athletic trainers.
Dental traumatology : official publication of International Association for Dental Traumatology • 2024 • Vol. 40 (4)
BACKGROUND/AIMS: Athletic trainers are often the point person when sports-related traumatic dental injuries (TDIs) occur. The aim of this study was to assess knowledge levels of the management of TDI…
Dutta, E; McNally, M; Wenger, K
Contesting the conventional wisdom of periodontal risk assessment.
Community dentistry and oral epidemiology • 2024 • Vol. 52 (4)
Over the years, several reviews of periodontal risk assessment tools have been published. However, major misunderstandings still prevail in repeated attempts to use these tools for prognostic risk pr…
Baelum, V; Lopez, R; Raittio, E
Evaluation of the Patient with Facial Palsy: A Multidisciplinary Approach.
Facial plastic surgery : FPS • 2024 • Vol. 40 (4)
This article aims to provide an overview of the management of facial palsy within a multidisciplinary team setting and discusses considerations used to develop patient-specific management plans. The …
Andrews, P; Kanona, H; Khalil, S
Neuronavigation-Specific Parameters for Selective Access of Trigeminal Rootlets in Radiofrequency Lesioning: A Cadaveric Morphometric Study.
Operative neurosurgery (Hagerstown, Md.) • 2024 • Vol. 27 (2)
BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE: Radiofrequency lesioning (RFL) is a safe and effective treatment for medically refractory trigeminal neuralgia. Despite gaining mainstream neurosurgical acceptance in the 19…
Andaluz, N; Forbes, J; Kaye, J
Loco-regional radiotherapy in de novo metastatic nasopharyngeal carcinoma with chemotherapy and immunotherapy: A real-world retrospective study from two cancer centers.
Head & neck • 2024 • Vol. 46 (8)
BACKGROUND: Immunochemotherapy has become the first-line treatment for initial diagnosed metastatic nasopharyngeal carcinoma (mNPC). Loco-regional radiotherapy combined with systemic chemotherapy sig…
Chen, P; Fu, F; Jin, J
Accuracy of artificial intelligence-assisted growth prediction in skeletal Class I preadolescent patients using serial lateral cephalograms for a 2-year growth interval.
Orthodontics & craniofacial research • 2024 • Vol. 27 (4)
OBJECTIVE: To investigate the accuracy of artificial intelligence-assisted growth prediction using a convolutional neural network (CNN) algorithm and longitudinal lateral cephalograms (Lat-cephs). MA…
Baek, S; Kim, J; Kim, N
Ocular and nasopharyngeal manifestations of mantle cell lymphoma: a multidisciplinary approach to diagnosis and treatment challenges.
Canadian journal of ophthalmology. Journal canadien d'ophtalmologie • 2024 • Vol. 59 (4)
Capuano, F; Cencini, E; Fabiani, C
Comprehensive insights into the understanding of hypoxia in ameloblastoma.
Histology and histopathology • 2024 • Vol. 39 (8)
Hypoxia is characterized by a disparity between supply and demand of oxygen. The association between hypoxia and head and neck tumors is a topic of significant interest. Tumors frequently encounter a…
Bologna-Molina, R; Niklander, S; Schuch, L
The relevance of biologically effective dose for pain relief and sensory dysfunction after Gamma Knife radiosurgery for trigeminal neuralgia: an 871-patient multicenter study.
Journal of neurosurgery • 2024 • Vol. 141 (2)
OBJECTIVE: Recent studies have suggested that biologically effective dose (BED) is an important correlate of pain relief and sensory dysfunction after Gamma Knife radiosurgery (GKRS) for trigeminal n…
Adam, E; Ahorukomeye, P; Alzate, J
Enhancing elementary school teachers' knowledge in managing traumatic dental injuries: The effectiveness of educational sessions.
Dental traumatology : official publication of International Association for Dental Traumatology • 2024 • Vol. 40 (4)
BACKGROUND/AIMS: This study aims to evaluate the short- and long-term effects of educational intervention on elementary school teachers' knowledge of traumatic dental injuries (TDI). MATERIALS AND ME…
Alomari, A; Hashim, R; Shetty, R
Attitude Towards Sustainability in Dentistry: The Evidence From Riyadh City, Saudi Arabia.
International dental journal • 2024 • Vol. 74 (4)
OBJECTIVES: The field of dentistry is characterised by its substantial energy consumption and resource utilisation, resulting in a notable ecological footprint. Thus, sustainability in dentistry is a…
Akhter, F; Bianoony, A; Haque, S
Cross-Cultural Validation of the Thai Oral Health Impact Profile for Temporomandibular Disorders.
International dental journal • 2024 • Vol. 74 (4)
OBJECTIVES: The Oral Health Impact Profile for Temporomandibular Disorders (OHIP-TMDs) is a validated condition-specific outcome measure to help guide decision-making in the management of the conditi…
Chaweewannakorn, C; Durham, J; Porntirit, R
Benign Intraoral Soft Tissue Lesions in Children.
Oral and maxillofacial surgery clinics of North America • 2024 • Vol. 36 (3)
Benign intraoral soft tissue pathology in pediatric patients includes developmental, traumatic, inflammatory, and infectious lesions. Common pathology includes gingival cysts, mucoceles, fibromas, an…
Cuellar, L; Linnebur, A; Manlove, A
Mechanical stability of posterior implant-supported monolithic zirconia cantilever on titanium-base abutments. An in vitro study.
Clinical oral implants research • 2024 • Vol. 35 (8)
PURPOSE: Investigate survival and technical complications of two-unit posterior implant-supported cantilever made of monolithic zirconia on titanium-base abutments (Zr-TiB) vs. porcelain-fused-to-met…
Fehmer, V; Karasan, D; Mojon, P
Addition of substances to reduce the erosive potential of acidic beverages to tooth enamel: A scoping review.
International journal of dental hygiene • 2024 • Vol. 22 (3)
OBJECTIVE: This scoping review aimed (1) to map, analyse, interpret and synthesize data from in situ studies on which substances were added to acidic beverages to reduce the erosive potential on toot…
Bessa, M; Borges, B; Jacome, E
Mandibular second molar extraction: A retrospective cohort study of spontaneous occlusal changes in adolescent patients.
Orthodontics & craniofacial research • 2024 • Vol. 27 (4)
OBJECTIVES: Evaluate long-term spontaneous occlusal changes following L7 extraction in adolescent patients. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Study models of 144 participants (63 males, 81 females) retrospectiv…
Faerovig, L; Johal, A; Pandis, N
Etiology and Management of Recurrent and Persistent Hemifacial Spasm-A Single-Center Experience.
Neurosurgery • 2024 • Vol. 95 (2)
BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: Despite a 90% success rate, microvascular decompression occasionally fails to resolve hemifacial spasm (HFS), necessitating revision surgery. We investigated recurrent case…
Al Mutawa, M; Matthes, M; Schroeder, H
The impact of bone grafting with/without barrier membrane placement on the outcome of apical surgery: A systematic review and meta-analysis.
International endodontic journal • 2024 • Vol. 57 (8)
BACKGROUND: Regenerative techniques are increasingly being advocated in endodontic apical surgery (AS) to enhance the healing of periapical lesions. Various grafting and membrane materials are employ…
Creavin, G; Duncan, H; Flynn, R