Research Papers
Extra-Short 4-mm Implants Splinted to 10-mm Implants in the Posterior Maxilla: 3-year Results.
The International journal of oral & maxillofacial implants • 2023 • Vol. 38 (5)
PURPOSE: To evaluate the 3-year success and survival rates of fixed prostheses supported by 4-mm extra-short implants splinted to 10-mm implants in patients with shortened maxillary arches and low ma…
Dard, M; Gaspersic, R; Gjurin, S
Clinical and Radiographic Evaluation of OsseoSpeed EV Implants.
The International journal of oral & maxillofacial implants • 2023 • Vol. 38 (5)
PURPOSE: To evaluate the survival rate (primary outcome) and the marginal bone loss (secondary outcome) of the OsseoSpeed EV Implants (Astra Tech Implant System, Dentsply Sirona Implants; hereinafter…
Esteve-Colomina, L; Esteve-Pardo, G
A Systematic Approach to Restoring Full Arch Length with Maxillary Fixed Implant Reconstruction: The PATZi Protocol.
The International journal of oral & maxillofacial implants • 2023 • Vol. 38 (5)
The traditional configuration of four maxillary implants to restore full-arch maxillary fixed implant prostheses is not without pitfalls. Intraoperative variability, such as bone quality and quantity…
Gonzalez, J; Holtzclaw, D; Ponnusamy, S
Association between tooth loss and frailty among Chinese older adults: the mediating role of dietary diversity.
BMC geriatrics • 2023 • Vol. 23 (1)
BACKGROUND: This study aimed to examine the association between tooth loss and frailty among Chinese older adults and the mediating role of dietary diversity in this association. METHODS: Data from f…
Gu, D; Pei, Y; Wu, B
Secretion of mitochondrial DNA via exosomes promotes inflammation in Behcet's syndrome.
The EMBO journal • 2023 • Vol. 42 (20)
Mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) leakage into the cytoplasm can occur when cells are exposed to noxious stimuli. Specific sensors recognize cytoplasmic mtDNA to promote cytokine production. Cytoplasmic mtDN…
Akira, S; Aoki, W; Hirano, T
The Effect of Bonding Strategy and Aging on Adhesion to Primary Enamel: An In-Vitro Study.
The journal of adhesive dentistry • 2023 • Vol. 25
PURPOSE: Resin composites are commonly used in pediatric dentistry, but there is limited evidence on adhesion to primary teeth, especially primary enamel. In this study, three bonding strategies were…
Hosaka, K; Sayed, M; Shimada, Y
Sustained Suppression of Gorlin Syndrome-Associated Basal Cell Carcinomas with Vismodegib or Sonidegib: A Case Series.
Current oncology (Toronto, Ont.) • 2023 • Vol. 30 (10)
Nevoid basal-cell carcinoma syndrome (Gorlin syndrome) is characterized by numerous cutaneous basal cell carcinomas mediated by mutations in the hedgehog pathway. Vismodegib or sonidegib represent pr…
Samlowski, W; Wescott, R
Novel Strategies for Preventing Dysbiosis in the Oral Cavity.
Frontiers in bioscience (Elite edition) • 2023 • Vol. 15 (4)
Oral diseases affect over three billion people worldwide, making it one of the most common infections. Recent studies show that one approach to reducing the risk of chronic infections, such as caries…
Oliveira, C; Rebelo, M; Tavaria, F
Unfavourable beliefs about oral health and safety of dental care during pregnancy: a systematic review.
BMC oral health • 2023 • Vol. 23 (1)
BACKGROUND: Oral conditions such as gingivitis and periodontitis are correlated with adverse pregnancy outcomes such as preeclampsia, preterm birth and low birth weight. Oral health-related unfavoura…
Campbell, M; Jessani, A; Kamalabadi, Y
Outcomes of abutment teeth with double crowns over an observation period of 27 years.
Journal of prosthodontic research • 2023 • Vol. 67 (4)
PURPOSE: The aim of this retrospective study was to determine the outcome of double crowns (DCs) using pooled data over a period of 27 years. METHODS: Billing data were obtained from the digital acco…
Kopzon, V; Raedel, M
DONSON facilitates Cdc45 and GINS chromatin association and is essential for DNA replication initiation.
Nucleic acids research • 2023 • Vol. 51 (18)
Faithful cell division is the basis for the propagation of life and DNA replication must be precisely regulated. DNA replication stress is a prominent endogenous source of genome instability that not…
Fernandez-Cuesta, C; Gambus, A; Kingsley, G
Zimmermann-Laband syndrome and infantile systemic hyalinosis: an enigma with two separate terms with overlapping features: a case report.
BMC pediatrics • 2023 • Vol. 23 (1)
BACKGROUND: Zimmermann-Laband Syndrome (ZLS) and infantile systemic hyalinosis (ISH) are rare genetic disorders. They are characterized by various spectrum manifestations. In spite of other case repo…
Akhavan-Karbasi, M; Derakhshan Barjoei, M; Navabazam, A
Evaluating the potential of matrix metalloproteinase as a diagnostic biomarker in rheumatoid arthritis and periodontitis: A systematic review and meta-analysis.
Medicine • 2023 • Vol. 102 (41)
BACKGROUND: Matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs) play a crucial role in the pathogenesis of several chronic diseases including rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and periodontitis (PD). RA patients with periodont…
Batool, A; Mohamad Hassan, N; Safii, S
FGFR1 variants contributed to families with tooth agenesis.
Human genomics • 2023 • Vol. 17 (1)
BACKGROUND: Tooth agenesis is a common dental anomaly that can substantially affect both the ability to chew and the esthetic appearance of patients. This study aims to identify possible genetic fact…
Bartsch, O; Fan, L; Gu, M
Comparative Analysis of Properties in Chairside Silicone Denture Liners versus Heat-Cured Molloplast-B: An In-Depth In Vitro Evaluation.
Medical science monitor : international medical journal of experimental and clinical research • 2023 • Vol. 29
BACKGROUND We investigated the bond strength, tensile strength, and water absorption properties of 4 widely used chairside silicone long-term denture soft lining materials and compared properties wit…
Adawi, H; Al Ahmari, N; Al Moaleem, M
Is radical radiotherapy with/without surgery an effective treatment in the lymphoepithelial carcinoma of the salivary gland？.
BMC cancer • 2023 • Vol. 23 (1)
BACKGROUND: There is limited information of radical radiotherapy (RT) on lymphoepithelial carcinoma of salivary gland (LECSG) regarding to the rarity of the disease. We conducted this retrospective s…
Hu, C; Liu, P; Niu, X
Drug treatment for oral submucous fibrosis: an update.
BMC oral health • 2023 • Vol. 23 (1)
OBJECTIVE: The aim of this review is to evaluate the different medicinal interventions available for the management of oral submucous fibrosis (OSF). MATERIALS AND METHODS: We conducted a comprehensi…
Chen, X; Guo, J; Xie, H
Physical intimate partner violence and prenatal oral health experiences in the United States.
BMC oral health • 2023 • Vol. 23 (1)
BACKGROUND: Intimate partner violence (IPV) is a significant public health issue, and when experienced during pregnancy, IPV substantially harms maternal health. Still, limited research has examined …
Ganson, K; Jackson, D; Lee, J
A conservative full-mouth ceramic rehabilitation for a severely worn dentition.
The international journal of esthetic dentistry • 2023 • Vol. 18 (4)
There is a constantly growing prevalence of tooth wear in dentistry. The present case report describes a rehabilitation through ceramic restorations of a severely worn dentition based on a conservati…
Bacchi, A; Badalotti, G; Balen, P
Tooth-reduction 3D-printed guides for facilitating the provision of ultrathin laminate veneers. A cross-shaped novel design.
The international journal of esthetic dentistry • 2023 • Vol. 18 (4)
Tooth-reduction guides offer a more controlled and conservative tooth preparation. Many types of tooth-reduction guides are available such as those with horizontal or vertical reduction grooves. A tr…
Afrashtehfar, K; D'Atri, E; Jurado, C