Research Papers
Applicability of an active matrix metalloproteinase-8 point-of-care test in an oral and maxillofacial surgery clinic: a pilot study.
Odontology • 2024 • Vol. 112 (1)
OBJECTIVES: Matrix metalloproteinases are enzymes that participate in numerous inflammatory responses and have been targeted as biomarkers in numerous pathologic states. The detection of active matri…
Kallio, E; Marttila, E; Puolakkainen, T
Transoral Surgery in HPV-Positive Oropharyngeal Carcinoma: Oncologic Outcomes in the Veterans Affairs System.
The Laryngoscope • 2024 • Vol. 134 (1)
OBJECTIVES: Most transoral robotic surgery (TORS) literature for HPV-positive oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma (HPV-OPC) derives from high-volume tertiary-care centers. This study aims to descri…
Califano, J; Cherry, D; Cohen, E
The associations between dental disease and systemic health.
Odontology • 2024 • Vol. 112 (1)
Understanding the relationship between a patient's systemic and oral health is key for clinicians. The aim of this study was to determine if there is an association between specific findings in a den…
Bloomquist, R; Choi, B; Desai, B
Evaluation of Main Lacrimal Gland through Shear-wave Ultrasound Elastography in Patients with Low Schirmer Value.
Current medical imaging • 2024 • Vol. 20
OBJECTIVE: To compare main lacrimal gland values through shear-wave elastography (SWE) in patients with low Schirmer value and unspecified Sjogren's syndrome (SS) with healthy controls. MATERIAL AND …
Gunes, I; Yilmaz, H
Household, dietary, and clinical characteristics of childhood caries and overweight progression-A prospective cohort study.
International journal of paediatric dentistry • 2024 • Vol. 34 (1)
BACKGROUND: Childhood caries and obesity are complex chronic diseases with negative health outcomes. AIM: This study sought a risk profile for childhood caries and overweight. DESIGN: Children were r…
Chiu, C; De Armas, V; Esberg, A
Occurrence, presence and severity of bruxism and its association with altered state of consciousness in individuals with severe acquired brain injury.
Journal of oral rehabilitation • 2024 • Vol. 51 (1)
BACKGROUND: Excessive jaw muscle activity is a frequent complication after acquired brain injury (ABI). OBJECTIVE: The study aimed to identify the occurrence and severity of jaw muscle activity and i…
Devendran, A; Kothari, M; Kothari, S
Chewing performance of patients with worn dentition before and after restorations: A scoping review.
Journal of oral rehabilitation • 2024 • Vol. 51 (1)
BACKGROUND: Tooth wear is a multifactorial complex process related to the loss of dental tissue, due to chemical or mechanical processes, by abrasion, attrition, erosion. Restorative treatment repres…
Carboncini, F; Ferrari, M; Landi, M
The effect of pre-ceramic soldering on marginal and internal fit of 4-unit zirconia frameworks and monolithic zirconia fixed dental prostheses.
Odontology • 2024 • Vol. 112 (1)
The aim of this study is to evaluate the effect of pre-ceramic soldering on the marginal and internal fit of 4-unit zirconia fixed dental prostheses (FPDs) that have two abutments and two pontics. 4-…
Alpkilic, D; Isler Deger, S; Ozkan Irem, D
Understanding the Relationship Between Facial Nerve Branch Sacrifice and Selective Neurectomy Outcome.
Facial plastic surgery & aesthetic medicine • 2024 • Vol. 26 (1)
Introduction: While there is great interest in selective neurectomy (SN) for patients with synkinesis, outcomes can be inconsistent. Objective: To examine the relationships between intraoperative fac…
Banks, C; Flynn, J; Hadlock, T
A Safety and Feasibility Trial of Ultrasound-Guided Radiofrequency Ablation of Parotid Warthin's Tumor.
Otolaryngology--head and neck surgery : official journal of American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery • 2024 • Vol. 170 (1)
OBJECTIVE: To determine if ultrasound-guided (USG) radiofrequency ablation (RFA) of Parotid Warthin's tumor under local anesthesia is a safe and effective procedure. STUDY DESIGN: Safety and feasibil…
Chan, J; Lai, R; Lau, E
Study on the effect of protein lysine lactylation modification in macrophages on inhibiting periodontitis in rats.
Journal of periodontology • 2024 • Vol. 95 (1)
BACKGROUND: Protein lysine lactylation (Kla) has been proved to be closely related to inflammatory diseases, but its role in periodontitis (PD) is unclear. Therefore, this study aimed to establish th…
Lao, M; Liu, F; Liu, X
Profiling salivary miRNA expression levels in Fanconi anemia patients - a pilot study.
Odontology • 2024 • Vol. 112 (1)
The overarching goal of this study is to predict the risk of developing oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC) in Fanconi anemia (FA) patients. We have compared the microRNA (miRNA, miR) expression leve…
Amenabar, J; Bonfim, C; Dimitrova, N
Interproximal Soft Tissue Height Changes After Unassisted Socket Healing vs Alveolar Ridge Preservation Therapy.
The International journal of periodontics & restorative dentistry • 2024 • Vol. 44 (5)
The primary aim of this study was to evaluate the efficacy of alveolar ridge preservation (ARP) ther- apy compared with unassisted socket healing (USH) in attenuating interproximal soft tissue atroph…
Avila-Ortiz, G; Chappuis, V; Couso-Queiruga, E
Treatment of Multiple Adjacent Gingival Recessions with a Coronally Advanced Flap vs a Modified Coronally Advanced Tunnel with a Volumetrically Stable Collagen Matrix: A 12-Month Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial.
The International journal of periodontics & restorative dentistry • 2024 • Vol. 44 (5)
The introduction of a new collagen substitute, which will potentially reduce the invasiveness of techniques by avoiding the need for a second surgical site (ie, the donor site), needs to be evaluated…
Aroca, S; De Sanctis, M; Di Domenico, G
Piezocision Through Computer-Guided Navigation.
The International journal of periodontics & restorative dentistry • 2024 • Vol. 44 (5)
Numerous surgical techniques have been developed as effective means to facilitate orthodontic treatment, but they may cause significant postoperative discomfort. Piezocision was established as a flap…
Dibart, S; Fujinaka, T; Kernitsky, J
Non-invasive and Locally Invasive Hypercellular Peripheral Odontogenic Fibroma in 20 Dogs.
Journal of veterinary dentistry • 2024 • Vol. 41 (1)
Medical records of dogs with an initial histopathological diagnosis of odontogenic sarcoma were reviewed for information on signalment, body weight, medical history, clinical signs, physical examinat…
Kim, I; Powers, B; Sanchez, M
Association between gingival bleeding and hematuria as biomarkers of periodontitis and renal disease: a review.
Odontology • 2024 • Vol. 112 (1)
Gingival bleeding is a common complaint and symptom in patients with periodontitis. In clinics, gingival bleeding is regarded as an important sign of gingival inflammation, which is also of great sig…
Chen, L; Liu, Q; Yi, X
Kimura's disease as a mimicker of cavernous hemangioma: A case report and literature review.
International journal of rheumatic diseases • 2024 • Vol. 27 (1)
Kimura's disease (KD) is an immune-mediated disorder which mainly affects Asian men. It appears as head and neck subcutaneous masses, with inflammatory infiltrate and elevated serum immunoglobulin E …
Chih-Chun, L; Kuan-Hui, Y; Li-Yu, L
Management of the Lingual Flap During Vertical Augmentation of the Atrophic Anterior Mandible: Anatomical Overview and Description of the Technique.
The International journal of periodontics & restorative dentistry • 2024 • Vol. 44 (1)
Vertical ridge augmentation in the anterior mandible is a technically delicate procedure that requires knowledge of some anatomical structures to reduce intra- and postoperative complications. Proper…
Baksa, G; Ravida, A; Saleh, M
Anesthesia management in a child with mucopolysaccharidosis and toxic epidermal necrolysis: A case report.
Paediatric anaesthesia • 2024 • Vol. 34 (1)
Toxic epidermal necrolysis and mucopolysaccharidosis are both rare diseases that pose significant airway maintenance challenges to anesthesiologists. In this report, we describe the anesthesia manage…
Kawamura, A; Oka, A; Sakaguchi, H