Research Papers
Investigation of the oral microbiome of children associated with dental caries: A systematic study.
Archives of oral biology • 2023 • Vol. 154
OBJECTIVE: The present study aims to investigate the variations in dental caries (DC) related microbiome abnormality and metabolomics shift in children. DESIGN: The patients were divided into two gro…
Li, Y; Qi, T; Salama, E
Role of Stromal Fibroblast-Induced WNT7A Associated with Cancer Cell Migration Through the AKT/CLDN1 Signaling Axis in Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma.
Laboratory investigation; a journal of technical methods and pathology • 2023 • Vol. 103 (10)
Wnt signaling plays a crucial role in the progression of various cancers, including oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC). However, the tumor microenvironment (TME) regulating Wnt signaling has not yet…
Harada, H; Hirai, H; Ikeda, T
Transoral robotic surgery vs. non-robotic surgeries for oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma: systematic review and meta-analysis.
Journal of robotic surgery • 2023 • Vol. 17 (5)
To compare the effectiveness of transoral robotic surgery (TORS) and non-robotic surgeries (NRES) in patients with oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma (OPSCC), medical databases were searched inclu…
Chen, H; Huang, D; Liu, Y
Diagnostic tips for parotid lymphoma.
Oral oncology • 2023 • Vol. 145
OBJECTIVES: Parotid lymphoma is a rare disease and proves challenging to differentiate from other masses. In this study, we aimed to analyze the clinical characteristics of parotid lymphoma to identi…
Jang, H; Jung, E; Lee, D
Predictors of Multi-Vessel Identification, Outcome, and Optimal Surgical Timing for Microvascular Decompression in Hemifacial Spasm.
Clinical neurology and neurosurgery • 2023 • Vol. 233
OBJECTIVES AND BACKGROUND: Hemifacial spasm (HFS) is a disabling condition that imposes significant burden upon patients. Microvascular decompression (MVD) surgery is the most effective and long-last…
Choi, S; Ghaffari-Rafi, A; Leon-Rojas, J
[Effects of belimumab on ulcerative keratitis in Sjogren's syndrome: Report of two cases].
Journal francais d'ophtalmologie • 2023 • Vol. 46 (8)
Baillif, S; Elmaleh, V; Ottavi, M
Dental Medicine and Engineering Unite to Transform Oral Health Innovations.
Journal of dental research • 2023 • Vol. 102 (11)
This perspective article urges the academic community to adopt a coordinated approach uniting dental medicine and engineering to support research, training, and entrepreneurship to address the unmet …
Koo, H; Stebe, K
Preoperative assessment of the individual anatomy of the superior petrosal vein complex using balanced fast field echo magnetic resonance imaging.
Surgical and radiologic anatomy : SRA • 2023 • Vol. 45 (10)
BACKGROUND: Here, we sought to examine the validity and reproducibility of balanced fast field echo (bFFE) for assessing superior petrosal vein (SPV) complex (SPVC) anatomy. METHODS: Preoperative bFF…
Ajabnoor, W; Basamh, M; Illies, T
Investigation on primary stability of dental implants through considering peri-implant bone damage, caused by small and large deformations: A validated non-linear micro finite element study.
Journal of the mechanical behavior of biomedical materials • 2023 • Vol. 146
Primary stability of a dental implant is defined as its ability to resist the applied load without showing excessive damage in peri-implant bone, which is a prerequisite for secondary stability, and …
Akhlaghi, P; Khorshidparast, S; Rouhi, G
Osteocyte RANKL Drives Bone Resorption in Mouse Ligature-Induced Periodontitis.
Journal of bone and mineral research : the official journal of the American Society for Bone and Mineral Research • 2023 • Vol. 38 (10)
Mouse ligature-induced periodontitis (LIP) has been used to study bone loss in periodontitis. However, the role of osteocytes in LIP remains unclear. Furthermore, there is no consensus on the choice …
Choi, R; Dallas, S; Kitase, Y
Preservation of the Nerve to the Mylohyoid Muscle During Submental Island Flaps: An Anatomic Feasibility Study for Facial Nerve Reanimation Procedures.
The Journal of craniofacial surgery • 2023 • Vol. 34 (7)
The submental island flap is an axial pattern pedicle flap widely used in head and neck surgery because of its ease and success. Indications of the submental island flap range from reconstruction for…
Ibaragi, S; Iwanaga, J; Kitagawa, N
Finite element analysis of a customized implant in PMMA coupled with the cranial bone.
Journal of the mechanical behavior of biomedical materials • 2023 • Vol. 146
This computational study investigates the effect of the Von Misses stresses and deformations distribution generated by coupling a customized cranial implant with its fixation system for anchoring in …
Abad-Farfan, G; Moncayo-Matute, F; Moya-Loaiza, D
Single-cell transcriptional profiling reveals immunomodulatory properties of stromal and epithelial cells in periodontal immune milieu with diabetes in rats.
International immunopharmacology • 2023 • Vol. 123
Periodontitis is the sixth major complication of diabetes. Gingiva, as an important component of periodontal tissues, serves as the first defense barrier against infectious stimuli. However, relative…
Cen, X; Huang, X; Liu, J
Predictors of malignant transformation in oral leukoplakia and proliferative verrucous leukoplakia: An observational prospective study including the DNA ploidy status.
Head & neck • 2023 • Vol. 45 (10)
BACKGROUND: This prospective observational study investigated the determinants of malignant transformation (MT) in localized oral leukoplakia (OL) and proliferative verrucous leukoplakia (PVL). METHO…
Castagnola, P; Castillo, F; Gandolfo, S
Diffuse generalized venulitis as the primary pathology of Behcet's disease: A comprehensive magnetic resonance venography study.
Seminars in arthritis and rheumatism • 2023 • Vol. 62
OBJECTIVE: Behcet's Disease (BD) is a chronic multisystem vasculitis that manifests with destructive inflammation affecting the eyes, central nervous system, and blood vessels. The pathology of vein …
Duran, R; Erden, A; Goker, B
A novel technique for implant-supported fixed complete rehabilitation based on a dynamic virtual patient.
Journal of dentistry • 2023 • Vol. 137
BACKGROUND: A digital workflow for implant-supported fixed complete prostheses (ISFCP) using photogrammetry (PG), virtual articulator (VA), and virtual facebow (VF) data remains a challenge. METHODS:…
Li, D; Ma, J; Wang, J
Nerve guide conduits, nerve transfers, and local and free muscle transfer in facial nerve palsy.
Current opinion in otolaryngology & head and neck surgery • 2023 • Vol. 31 (5)
PURPOSE OF REVIEW: To highlight the recent literature on reinnervation options in the management of facial nerve paralysis using nerve conduits, and nerve and muscle transfers. RECENT FINDINGS: Engin…
Shoman, N
Radiomics analysis of intraoral ultrasound images for prediction of late cervical lymph node metastasis in patients with tongue cancer.
Head & neck • 2023 • Vol. 45 (10)
BACKGROUND: We investigated the predictability of late cervical lymph node metastasis using radiomics analysis of ultrasonographic images of tongue cancer. METHODS: We selected 120 patients with tong…
Kakimoto, N; Konishi, M
Impact of parental attributes on the oral health-related quality of life of Brazilian preschool children.
European archives of paediatric dentistry : official journal of the European Academy of Paediatric Dentistry • 2023 • Vol. 24 (5)
PURPOSE: Considering the importance of parental attitudes and their influence on children's oral health, it is important to know which characteristics may impact it. The aim of this population study …
da Silva Gasque, K; de Lima, D; de Sousa Gomes, H
Age-related outcomes of facial reanimation surgery using gracilis free functional muscle transfer innervated by the masseteric nerve: A retrospective cohort study.
Journal of plastic, reconstructive & aesthetic surgery : JPRAS • 2023 • Vol. 85
BACKGROUND: The free functional muscle gracilis transfer is an established approach in facial reanimation surgery; however, the significance of its neurotization and the patient's age is still inconc…
Eisenhardt, S; Spuerck, F; Weber, J