Research Papers
EBV-Upregulated B7-H3 Inhibits NK cell-Mediated Antitumor Function and Contributes to Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma Progression.
Cancer immunology research • 2023 • Vol. 11 (6)
Nasopharyngeal carcinoma (NPC) is an Epstein-Barr virus (EBV)-associated epithelial malignancy characterized by the presence of prominent infiltration of lymphocytes, including natural killer (NK) ce…
Chen, H; Deng, X; Duan, X
A retrospective study of the accuracy of Invisalign Progress Assessment with clear aligners.
Scientific reports • 2023 • Vol. 13 (1)
The objective of this study was to detective the accuracy of model superimposition and automatic analysis for upper and lower dentition width in Invisalign Progress Assessment during the process of c…
Gu, Z; Hu, Y; Li, B
Glossopharyngeal neuralgia as initial symptom in combined hyperactive dysfunction syndrome: case report.
British journal of neurosurgery • 2023 • Vol. 37 (3)
OBJECTIVES: Hyperactive dysfunction syndrome (HDS) is defined as symptoms arising from overactivities in cranial nerves, like trigeminal neuralgia (TN), hemifacial spasm (HFS), and glossopharyngeal n…
Aykol, S; Kuzucu, P; Turkmen, T
Correspondence on 'Interleukin 6 receptor inhibition in primary Sjogren syndrome: a multicentre double-blind randomised controlled trial'.
Annals of the rheumatic diseases • 2023 • Vol. 82 (6)
Arends, S; Bootsma, H; de Wolff, L
TMAO reductase, a biomarker for gut permeability defect induced inflammation, in mouse model of chronic kidney disease and dextran sulfate solution-induced mucositis.
Asian Pacific journal of allergy and immunology • 2023 • Vol. 41 (2)
BACKGROUND: The excretion of trimethylamine N-oxide (TMAO) (uremic toxin) into the intestine might be enhanced, due to the limited renal elimination in chronic kidney disease (CKD), possibly induced …
Boonhai, S; Bootdee, K; Leelahavanichkul, A
Exposure management of a titanium-reinforced dense polytetrafluoroethylene mesh used in a vertical ridge augmentation: A case report with 1-year follow-up.
Clinical advances in periodontics • 2023 • Vol. 13 (2)
INTRODUCTION: A new titanium-reinforced dense polytetrafluoroethylene mesh (TR-dPTFEM) has recently been introduced for vertical ridge augmentation (VRA). Since primary closure is required, the liter…
Belleggia, F
Fabricating a surgical template for guiding sinus floor elevation in the maxillary sinus septa with simultaneous implant placement: A dental technique.
The Journal of prosthetic dentistry • 2023 • Vol. 129 (6)
The presence of sinus septa, common anatomic structures of the maxillary sinus, may increase the incidence of surgical complications during sinus floor elevation. This article introduces a digital pr…
Sun, Y; Wang, T; Wu, Y
Masticatory efficiency in complete denture and single implant-retained mandibular overdenture wearers with different occlusion schemes: A randomized clinical trial.
The Journal of prosthetic dentistry • 2023 • Vol. 129 (6)
STATEMENT OF PROBLEM: How the masticatory function of complete denture wearers is influenced by the positioning and occlusion of posterior teeth or by the presence of a single mandibular implant is u…
Arioli Filho, J; Bonafe, F; Lima, A
Assessment of masticatory function in older individuals with bimaxillary implant-supported fixed prostheses or with a natural dentition: A case-control study.
The Journal of prosthetic dentistry • 2023 • Vol. 129 (6)
STATEMENT OF PROBLEM: A clinical assessment of the masticatory performance of edentulous people treated with bimaxillary implant-supported fixed prostheses is lacking. PURPOSE: The purpose of this ca…
Almotairy, N; Grigoriadis, A; Homsi, G
Odontogenic Lemierre's syndrome with septic superior ophthalmic vein and cavernous sinus thrombophlebitis complicated by blindness and ophthalmoplegia.
Orbit (Amsterdam, Netherlands) • 2023 • Vol. 42 (3)
Lemierre's syndrome is a triad consisting of oropharyngeal infection, internal jugular vein thrombophlebitis, and systemic embolisation typically involving lung and brain. Orbital involvement in this…
Hardy, T; Tran, D; Varma, S
Diagnostic Protocols for Alveolar Clefting and Barriers to Acquiring Imaging: A Survey of ACPA-Approved Cleft Teams in the United States.
The Cleft palate-craniofacial journal : official publication of the American Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Association • 2023 • Vol. 60 (6)
OBJECTIVE: To report current diagnostic protocols, practices, and barriers related to imaging of alveolar clefting among American Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Association (ACPA)-approved cleft/craniofac…
Brennan, T; Chen, L; Preston, K
Disruptive Therapy Using a Nonsurgical Orthodontic Airway Plate for the Management of Neonatal Robin Sequence: 1-Year Follow-up.
The Cleft palate-craniofacial journal : official publication of the American Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Association • 2023 • Vol. 60 (6)
We recently published the 3-month follow-up of 2 neonates with Robin sequence whose mandibular hypoplasia and restricted airway were successfully treated with an orthodontic airway plate (OAP) withou…
Ahn, H; Balakrishnan, K; Choo, H
Population Prevalence and Trends of Oral Clefts in Colombia: Analysis by Departments.
The Cleft palate-craniofacial journal : official publication of the American Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Association • 2023 • Vol. 60 (6)
Determine the population prevalence and trends of cleft lip and/or palate (CL/P) by department for Colombia in the period 2009 to 2015. Prevalence study based on Individual Registry of Health Service…
Rengifo Reina, H; Salomon, Y; Stefany Brigetty, G
Quality Assurance Standards for Outreach Cleft Lip and Cleft Palate Repair Programs in Low-Resource Settings.
The Cleft palate-craniofacial journal : official publication of the American Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Association • 2023 • Vol. 60 (6)
BACKGROUND: Comprehensive cleft care is a multidisciplinary team endeavor. While untreated craniofacial conditions have multiple undue repercussions, cleft care in outreach settings can be fraught wi…
Chahine, E; Hamdan, U; Kantar, R
Delayed Presentation of Unicoronal Craniosynostosis-Masked by Ipsilateral Posterior Deformational Plagiocephaly.
The Cleft palate-craniofacial journal : official publication of the American Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Association • 2023 • Vol. 60 (6)
Despite a greater awareness of the differential diagnosis of head shape abnormalities among pediatricians, the effect of deformational forces on calvarial morphology can complicate the diagnosis of c…
Anstadt, E; Brisbin, A; Chow, I
Orthognathic surgery in patients with systemic diseases.
Oral and maxillofacial surgery • 2023 • Vol. 27 (2)
PURPOSE: To review the experience with orthognathic surgery in patients with systemic diseases, syndromic conditions or an oncological history at a tertiary center. METHODS: All patients who had unde…
Brijs, K; Peeters, H; Politis, C
Third-party Compliance With State-Mandated Orthodontic Coverage for Cleft Palate and Craniofacial Care in California: An Insurance Claim Thematic Analysis.
The Cleft palate-craniofacial journal : official publication of the American Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Association • 2023 • Vol. 60 (6)
BACKGROUND: California Senate Bill 630 (SB630) enacted statutorily mandated health plan coverage for orthodontic care of patients with cleft palate and craniofacial anomalies in 2009, which was effec…
Azizollahi, R; Hubacek, L; Kearns, C
Surgical treatment of 61 consecutive patients with maxillary stage 3 medication-related osteonecrosis of the jaws using a pedicled buccal fat pad.
Oral and maxillofacial surgery • 2023 • Vol. 27 (2)
PURPOSE: Buccal fat pad (BFP) is used for the closure of large oroantral defects caused by surgical removal of the necrotic bone in patients with medication-related osteonecrosis of the jaw (MRONJ). …
Andersen, S; Kofod, T; Mogensen, D
Surgically assisted maxillary expansion with or without pterygoid disjunction alters maxillomandibular positioning.
Oral and maxillofacial surgery • 2023 • Vol. 27 (2)
PURPOSE: This study aimed to analyze alterations in mandibular positioning after surgically assisted maxillary expansion (SARME) with and without pterygoid disjunction (PD). METHODS: Cone-beam comput…
Carvalho, F; Costa, F; de Barros Silva, P
Mandibular radiolucency in an 11-year-old girl.
Journal of the American Dental Association (1939) • 2023 • Vol. 154 (6)
Friedman, J; Koutrakis, N; Vasilyeva, D