Research Papers
Strategy for dealing with unfamiliar and thick vessels during microvascular decompression: A first case report of hemifacial spasm caused by a persistent primitive trigeminal artery.
Medicine • 2023 • Vol. 102 (47)
RATIONALE: A persistent primitive trigeminal artery (PPTA) is a rare embryonic cerebrovascular anomaly. Hemifacial spasm (HFS) refers to involuntary contractions of facial muscles caused by the compr…
Ahn, K; Jin Kim, Y; Jung, S
Diagnostic challenges and updated therapeutic strategies of Kimura's disease: A case report successfully treated by dupilumab and review.
Medicine • 2023 • Vol. 102 (47)
RATIONALE: Kimura's disease (KD) is a rare and chronic eosinophilic related-disease, characterized by subcutaneous tissue masses, regional enlarged lymph nodes, hypereosinophilia and elevated serum I…
Cordeil, S; Hermine, O; Hot, A
Chroogomphus rutilus Regulates Bone Metabolism to Prevent Periodontal Bone Loss during Orthodontic Tooth Movement in Osteoporotic Rats.
Nutrients • 2023 • Vol. 15 (23)
Osteoporosis (OP) leads to the acceleration of tooth movement and aggravation of periodontal bone loss during orthodontic treatment. Chroogomphus rutilus (CR) is abundant in nutrients and demonstrate…
Hu, M; Jin, X; Li, Y
HLA-E and Its Soluble Form as Indicators of a Sex-Specific Immune Response in Patients with Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma.
International journal of molecular sciences • 2023 • Vol. 24 (23)
The human leukocyte antigene E (HLA-E) is associated with tumorigenesis in various cancers. Immunoncology along with sex-specific aspects in cancer therapy are now in scientific focus. Therefore, imm…
Bellin, T; Classen, C; Fehrenz, M
Pontine ischaemic stroke syndromes.
Practical neurology • 2023 • Vol. 23 (6)
Classic Raymond syndrome is a rare neurological presentation comprising ipsilateral abducens palsy, contralateral facial paresis and contralateral hemiparesis. We present a man in his late 60s who pr…
Ground, M; Punter, M; Rosemergy, I
An immediate implant approach to replace failing maxillary anterior dentition due to orthodontically induced severe root resorption.
International journal of oral implantology (Berlin, Germany) • 2023 • Vol. 16 (4)
Incomplete orthodontic therapy can lead to severe root resorption, resulting in mobile and non-restorable teeth. This clinical report presents the diagnosis, treatment planning and oral rehabilitatio…
Afrashtehfar, K; Alshahib, A; Guzman-Perez, G
A comparison of maxillofacial growth in Chinese children with isolated cleft palate treated with two different palatoplasty techniques without relaxing incisions: a preliminary study.
BMC oral health • 2023 • Vol. 23 (1)
OBJECTIVE: To assess the maxillofacial growth of patients with isolated cleft palate following the Sommerlad-Furlow modified technique and compare it with the effect of the Sommerlad technique. STUDY…
Al-Gumaei, W; Elayah, S; Li, Y
Associations between Host Genetic Variants and Subgingival Microbiota in Patients with the Metabolic Syndrome.
International journal of molecular sciences • 2023 • Vol. 24 (23)
Host genetic variants may affect oral biofilms, playing a role in the periodontitis-systemic disease axis. This is the first study to assess the associations between host genetic variants and subging…
Allaker, R; Di Marca, S; Di Pino, A
Evaluation of flexural strength, degree of conversion, and demineralization-prevention properties in adjacent tooth structures of an experimental fissure sealant containing nano-calcium-phosphate compounds.
BMC oral health • 2023 • Vol. 23 (1)
BACKGROUND: The present study aimed to evaluate the flexural strength, degree of conversion, and demineralization-prevention ability of an experimental fissure sealant containing nano-calcium-phospha…
Fallahzadeh, F; Ghasemi, S; Mortazavi, M
PDPN(+) CAFs facilitate the motility of OSCC cells by inhibiting ferroptosis via transferring exosomal lncRNA FTX.
Cell death & disease • 2023 • Vol. 14 (11)
Cancer-associated fibroblasts (CAFs) are abundant and heterogeneous in tumor microenvironment (TME). Cross-talk between cancer cells and CAFs results in cancer progression. Here, we demonstrated that…
Cheng, B; Li, W; Li, Y
Effect of temperature and air pressure on the incidence of Bell's palsy in Hangzhou: a distributed lag non-linear analysis.
Scientific reports • 2023 • Vol. 13 (1)
The etiology of Bell's palsy (BP) is currently unknown, and the findings from previous studies examining the association between seasonal or meteorological factors and BP have been inconsistent. This…
Cai, H; Chen, J; Hu, J
Determinants of oral health status: an ecological study in Iran.
BMC oral health • 2023 • Vol. 23 (1)
OBJECTIVES: The aim of this ecological study was to assess the association between behavioral, social position, circumstance factors, and caries experience in 35- to 44-year-old adults in Iran at a p…
Baghban, A; Kazemian, A; Tahani, B
Successful rehabilitation after multiple severe complications following orthognathic surgery: a case report.
BMC oral health • 2023 • Vol. 23 (1)
BACKGROUND: Complications of orthognathic surgery are quite rare, but they cause suffering in affected individuals. The range of complications is broad and includes both hard and soft tissue. CASE PR…
Brundin, M; Holm, C; Johansson, L
Surface topography and spectrophotometric assessment of white spot lesions restored with nano-hydroxyapatite-containing universal adhesive resin: an in-vitro study.
BMC oral health • 2023 • Vol. 23 (1)
BACKGROUND: White spot lesion (WSL) is a main shortcoming accompanied by orthodontic treatment. It impairs the esthetic, surface hardness, and surface texture of enamel. So, this study was conducted …
Alsdrani, R; Aref, N
Technical Note on Simplified Free Gingival Graft Using Tack Fixation (sFGG).
Medicina (Kaunas, Lithuania) • 2023 • Vol. 59 (12)
Free gingival graft (FGG) is the gold standard procedure for the reliable augmentation of lost keratinized mucosa (KM) around dental implants. This conventional surgical approach has its drawbacks, i…
Lee, W; Oh, J; You, J
Efficacy of sequential chemoradiotherapy combined with toripalimab in de novo metastatic nasopharyngeal carcinoma: A phase II trial.
Cell reports. Medicine • 2023 • Vol. 4 (11)
Locoregional radiotherapy added to chemotherapy has significantly improved survival in de novo metastatic nasopharyngeal carcinoma (mNPC). However, only 54% of de novo mNPC patients who received sequ…
Chen, M; Chen, S; Ding, X
A scoping review exploring oral health inequalities in India: a call for action to reform policy, practice and research.
International journal for equity in health • 2023 • Vol. 22 (1)
INTRODUCTION: Reduction in health inequalities and providing universal access to health care have been identified as two important global milestones by the World Health Organization for countries to …
Bajaj, G; B R, A; Dasson Bajaj, P
Vitamin C mesotherapy versus diode laser for the esthetic management of physiologic gingival hyperpigmentation: a randomized clinical trial.
BMC oral health • 2023 • Vol. 23 (1)
BACKGROUND: Physiologic gingival hyperpigmentation is a common esthetic concern that affects individuals of various ethnicities, and can have a significant impact on individual's self-confidence and …
El-Sayed, N; Esmat, S; Fahmy, R
Ocular involvement in pediatric Behcet's disease: is it different than in adults? (a short case series and mini review).
BMC ophthalmology • 2023 • Vol. 23 (1)
BACKGROUND: Pediatric Behcet's disease (PBD) is rarer than BD and can be a challenging diagnosis as clinical picture may be incomplete. As in adult patients, sight-threatening ocular manifestations m…
Azri, C; Barreau, E; Borocco, C
Benchmarking of a microgel-reinforced hydrogel-based aqueous lubricant against commercial saliva substitutes.
Scientific reports • 2023 • Vol. 13 (1)
Xerostomia, the subjective sensation of 'dry mouth' affecting at least 1 in 10 adults, predominantly elders, increases life-threatening infections, adversely impacting nutritional status and quality …
Avila-Sierra, A; Doherty, L; Durga, K