Research Papers
Randomized Controlled Trials Assessing Exposure Frequency Effects of Stannous Fluoride on Gingivitis.
JDR clinical and translational research • 2025 • Vol. 10 (2)
OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the exposure frequency effect of 0.454% stannous fluoride (SnF(2)) toothpaste in controlling gingivitis. METHODS: Two randomized controlled trials enrolled generally healthy ad…
Amini, P; Biesbrock, A; Grender, J
Phase Transformation and Mechanical Behaviour of Different Heat-Treated Nickel-Titanium Rotary Instruments.
International dental journal • 2025 • Vol. 75 (2)
OBJECTIVES: This study evaluated the phase composition, phase transformation behaviour, and mechanical properties of five heat-treated NiTi instruments. METHODS: ProTaper NEXT (M-wire, PTN), ProTaper…
Chang, S; Gu, Y; Kum, K
A prospective cohort study on factors related to dental care and continuation of care for older adults receiving home medical care.
Odontology • 2025 • Vol. 113 (2)
Information on the effects of dental treatment must be identified and factors that hinder the continuation of dental treatment must be identified to provide appropriate domiciliary dental care (DDC).…
Furuya, H; Ichikawa, Y; Kikutani, T
The Link Between Temporomandibular Disorders and Jaw Functional Limitations Among Chinese Adolescents.
International dental journal • 2025 • Vol. 75 (2)
BACKGROUND: Currently, there is still controversy surrounding the relationship between temporomandibular disorders (TMDs) symptoms and jaw functional limitations. We investigated the distribution of …
Deng, T; Ding, C; Huang, W
Validating Caries Risk Assessment Tools in High-Prevalence Filipino Toddlers.
International dental journal • 2025 • Vol. 75 (2)
INTRODUCTION AND AIMS: Caries risk assessment is an essential part of the diagnostic process. Many studies have assessed these tools, proving their effectiveness in reducing future caries risk in dev…
Oliveros-Villarico, M; Pitiphat, W; Pungchanchaikul, P
B10 cells regulate macrophage polarization to alleviate inflammation and bone loss in periodontitis.
Journal of periodontology • 2025 • Vol. 96 (4)
BACKGROUND: The polarization of macrophages into an anti-inflammatory phenotype is crucial for resolving periodontal inflammation. It has been reported that B10 cells can regulate the immune response…
Cao, G; Dai, D; Han, X
Increasing Oral Health Team's Knowledge, Attitudes, and Intention to Recommend the HPV Vaccine.
Journal of cancer education : the official journal of the American Association for Cancer Education • 2025 • Vol. 40 (2)
This study aims to assess the impact of an educational intervention on the knowledge, attitudes, and intentions of oral health providers regarding the recommendation of the human papillomavirus (HPV)…
Crespo, E; Oliphant, J
Muscle Foreshortening after Free Gracilis Transfer for Smile: Where? When? Why?
Plastic and reconstructive surgery • 2025 • Vol. 155 (4)
BACKGROUND: Gracilis free muscle transfer (GFMT) remains the standard for smile restoration in patients with longstanding facial palsy. Resting oral commissure lateralization (ROCL) following GFMT is…
Hadlock, T; McGonagle, E; Yver, C
Primary tumor lymphangiogenesis in oral squamous cell carcinoma with N 0 neck is the key determinant of its therapeutics.
Indian journal of pathology & microbiology • 2025 • Vol. 68 (2)
BACKGROUND: Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor-C (VEGF-C) plays a critical role in tumor growth and invasion through lymphangiogenesis and helps to identify the variability of lymphatic potential of …
Kumar, A; Sandhya, K; Singh, N
Modified minimally invasive surgical technique with clindamycin-augmented or non-augmented platelet-rich fibrin in periodontal regeneration: A randomized clinical trial.
Journal of periodontal research • 2025 • Vol. 60 (4)
AIM: Injectable platelet-rich fibrin (I-PRF), a second-generation platelet concentrate, is widely used to enhance soft and hard tissue healing alone or in combination with biomaterials, relying on it…
Elbattawy, W; Fawzy El-Sayed, K; Mokhtar, M
Management of the Nasal Valve in Facial Paralysis.
Otolaryngologic clinics of North America • 2025 • Vol. 58 (2)
Facial paralysis significantly impacts the form and function of patients. Assessment of the face in zones is important to ensure no functional area of the face is neglected. Nasal valve compromise in…
Burks, C; Lyford-Pike, S
Rhinoplasty for Patients with Cleft Lip-Palate: Functional and Aesthetic Concerns.
Otolaryngologic clinics of North America • 2025 • Vol. 58 (2)
Cleft lip and palate, the most common congenital orofacial anomalies, result in complex nasal deformities due to deficient bony maxilla, dentoalveolar arch, teeth, and soft tissues. This article expl…
Gengler, I; Hsieh, T; Tollefson, T
The effects of incremental maxillomandibular advancement surgery on airway morphology: a cadaveric study.
International journal of oral and maxillofacial surgery • 2025 • Vol. 54 (4)
Evidence demonstrates efficacy of maxillomandibular advancement (MMA) treatment of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and airway expansion. Patient studies are limited to pre/post-surgery comparisons. Thi…
Galil, K; Lombardi, A; MCQUEEN, E
The prevalence of oral mucositis after radiotherapy in patients with Head and Neck Cancer and its associated factors: a meta-analysis.
Clinical & translational oncology : official publication of the Federation of Spanish Oncology Societies and of the National Cancer Institute of Mexico • 2025 • Vol. 27 (4)
OBJECTIVES: Although the discussion about oral mucositis in Head and Neck Cancer (HNC) patients has become a prominent issue, its incidence and influencing factors have not been thoroughly synthesize…
Chen, P; Hong, F; Li, E
Knowledge, Attitudes, Practices, and Perceptions of Brazilian Dentists About Oral Cancer.
Journal of cancer education : the official journal of the American Association for Cancer Education • 2025 • Vol. 40 (2)
Dentists play a pivotal role in the early detection of oral cancer. Consequently, they are expected to possess the knowledge and the capability to recognize the features of this disease. The objectiv…
Carrard, V; de Campos Hildebrand, L; Dias, Y
Behcet's disease modifies the gingival inflammatory response.
Journal of periodontology • 2025 • Vol. 96 (4)
BACKGROUND: Behcet's disease (BD) pathogenesis involves severe outcomes such as blindness, central nervous system manifestations, and deep venous thrombosis that impacts systemic and local inflammato…
Altinisik, D; Balci, N; Kantarci, A
Dietary Antioxidant Index and the Risk of Recurrent Aphthous Stomatitis.
International dental journal • 2025 • Vol. 75 (2)
BACKGROUND: Recurrent aphthous stomatitis (RAS) is a common condition that affects the oral mucosa. Antioxidants are crucial in neutralizing free radicals in the body and may have a preventive role a…
Ataei Kachooei, M; Azaryan, F; Doaei, S
Public Periodontal Screening Increases Subsequent Regular Dental Visits: The Life Study.
JDR clinical and translational research • 2025 • Vol. 10 (2)
INTRODUCTION: A public oral health screening, periodontal disease screening, has been implemented in Japan, but it remains unclear whether screening encourages subsequent regular dental visits. This …
Fukuda, H; Kusama, T; MAEDA, M
Prevalence and risk factors of suicidal ideation in oral cancer: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
International journal of oral and maxillofacial surgery • 2025 • Vol. 54 (4)
The objective was to estimate the pooled prevalence of suicidal ideation (SI) and related risk factors in oral cancer (OC). Studies that specified SI in OC patients were considered eligible. SI preva…
Gadbail, A; Gondivkar, S; Ingole, R
Childhood Socioeconomic Status Affects Dental Pain in Later Life.
JDR clinical and translational research • 2025 • Vol. 10 (2)
OBJECTIVES: Lower socioeconomic status (SES) is associated with increased dental pain among children. Lower SES in childhood may also contribute to the experience of dental pain among older adults, r…
Abbas, H; Aida, J; Cooray, U