Research Papers
Craniofacial integration and modularity in untreated cleft lip and palate.
Clinical oral investigations • 2025 • Vol. 29 (4)
OBJECTIVES: To quantify craniofacial variation, integration, and modularity in untreated adults with orofacial clefts who had not undergone surgery, as well as in unaffected controls. MATERIALS AND M…
Fudalej, P; Kuijpers-Jagtman, A; Latief, B
A systematic review and network meta-analysis of the association between periodontitis and inflammatory bowel diseases.
BMC oral health • 2025 • Vol. 25 (1)
OBJECTIVES: Several earlier studies have shown that IBD (including its two subtypes, ulcerative colitis (UC) and Crohn's disease (CD)) increases the risk of periodontal disease. This study aimed to e…
Ahmadi, M; Ahmadianghalehsorkh, M; Ayati, A
Short-term cone beam CT study on bone mass changes post touch-controlled minimally invasive mandibular molar implant.
Scientific reports • 2025 • Vol. 15 (1)
This study aimed to investigate the change of peri-implant bone mass after touch-controlled, minimally invasive implantation in the mandibular first molar region by cone-beam computed tomography (CBC…
Han, W; Li, S; Li, W
Effect of nanosecond laser assisted surface modification on physical and mechanical properties of denture base materials.
Scientific reports • 2025 • Vol. 15 (1)
Lasers are being used for modifying the surfaces of biomaterials to make them resistant to microbial adhesion. However, the effect of such surface modification on physical and mechanical properties h…
Daniel George, S; Ghurye, A; Ginjupalli, K
Retinoic acid enhances gammadelta T cell cytotoxicity in nasopharyngeal carcinoma by reversing immune exhaustion.
Cell communication and signaling : CCS • 2025 • Vol. 23 (1)
Recent studies have shown that the antitumor immunity of adaptive immune cells is regulated by Vitamin A (retinoic acid, RA). However, it remains unclear whether RA and retinoic acid receptor (RAR) s…
Duan, H; Li, K; Li, P
Salivary Interleukin-6 and Interleukin-18 Levels and Their Association with Dental Health in Children with Idiopathic Nephrotic Syndrome.
International journal of molecular sciences • 2025 • Vol. 26 (7)
Idiopathic nephrotic syndrome (NS) is associated with immune dysfunction and increased susceptibility to infections. Oral health may influence systemic inflammation and disease progression. This stud…
Korytowska-Przybylska, N; Olczak-Kowalczyk, D; Panczyk-Tomaszewska, M
[Pleomorphic adenoma of the upper lip].
Swiss dental journal • 2025 • Vol. 135 (2)
A 48-year-old woman presented with a submucosal, slow-growing tumor of over 1.5 cm in the left upper lip. The enucleation was performed in local anesthesia and after a curved incision cranial to the …
Stanowska, O; VGA, S
Reliability of Ashley Howes analysis in evaluating expansion potential: a cone beam computed tomography study.
Clinical oral investigations • 2025 • Vol. 29 (4)
OBJECTIVES: In recent times orthodontic treatment trends has swung towards non -extraction treatment. The Ashley Howes analysis evaluates the possibility of expansion based on the apical base. The tr…
Agrawal, B; Padmanabhan, S; Srinivasan, B
Implant placement-associated tissue swelling: a digital three-dimensional and patient-based assessment.
Clinical oral investigations • 2025 • Vol. 29 (4)
OBJECTIVES: There is scarce evidence on immediate soft tissue and patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs) following implant surgery. This prospective study aimed to quantify post-implant placement …
Dentino, A; Han, S; Kofina, V
Microenvironment-based immunotherapy in oral cancer: a comprehensive review.
Medical oncology (Northwood, London, England) • 2025 • Vol. 42 (5)
Oral cancer, a prevalent form of head and neck malignancy, accounts for 4% of global cancer cases. The most common type, oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC), has a survival rate of about 50%. Even th…
Afjadi, M; Eskandari-Yaghbastlo, A; Faghihinia, F
Platelet-Rich Fibrin in MRONJ Management: A Prospective Comparative Study on Its Effectiveness in Prevention and Treatment.
Medicina (Kaunas, Lithuania) • 2025 • Vol. 61 (4)
Background and Objectives: Medication-related osteonecrosis of the jaw (MRONJ) was first recognized as a disease entity and reported in the literature in 2003. Within a few years, the incidence of MR…
Hum, I; Maracineanu, R; Motoc, M
Periodontal pathogens as potential risk factors for systemic diseases: An overview.
Acta microbiologica et immunologica Hungarica • 2025 • Vol. 72 (1)
There is a plethora of evidence that suggests infection may either directly or indirectly trigger chronic inflammatory processes which may then act as a risk factor for diabetes mellitus and atherosc…
Kodangala, S; Rao, A
Atherogenic index of plasma and periodontitis in non-dyslipidemic adults: a nationwide study.
Clinical oral investigations • 2025 • Vol. 29 (4)
BACKGROUND: This study investigated the association between atherogenic index of plasma (AIP)-related indices and periodontal diseases in adults without dyslipidemia using healthcare big data from Ko…
Chung, K; Kang, T; Kim, N
Effectiveness of root canal therapy in auto-transplanted third molars: a systematic review, meta-analysis and case series report.
Clinical oral investigations • 2025 • Vol. 29 (4)
OBJECTIVES: The existing literature indicates insufficient conclusive evidence regarding the efficacy of root canal therapy (RCT) in conjunction with third molar autologous tooth transplantation (ATT…
Chen, Y; Chi, J; Guo, D
Smoking impairs cognitive function through the mediating effect of periodontitis in older adults.
BMC psychiatry • 2025 • Vol. 25 (1)
OBJECTIVES: Evidence has shown that both smoking and periodontitis were linked to cognitive impairment. This study examines whether periodontitis mediates the effects of smoking status on cognitive f…
An, Y; Gao, J; Jin, Z
Changing trends in oral mucosal diseases in China (2016-2024): a cross-sectional study of 316,166 patients with focus on COVID-19 impact and use of chinese patent medicines.
BMC oral health • 2025 • Vol. 25 (1)
BACKGROUND: Oral mucosal health is a critical component of overall oral health and impacts an individual's quality of life. Despite variations in prevalence rates of oral mucosal diseases across regi…
Chen, Y; Fang, J; Hua, H
Management of deep carious lesions among Syrian dentists: a cross-sectional study.
BMC oral health • 2025 • Vol. 25 (1)
BACKGROUND: Deep carious lesions present significant challenges in dental practice, requiring effective management strategies to preserve tooth sensibility and function. This study aimed to assess Sy…
Alghorani, R; Alhaffar, M; Banerjee, A
Evaluation of dentinal crack formation during post space preparation using different fiber post systems with micro-computed tomography.
BMC oral health • 2025 • Vol. 25 (1)
BACKGROUND: This study used micro-computed tomography (microCT) to assess the post space preparation systems [Rebilda (VOCO), RelyX (3M)] and preparations of varying lengths to create root dentin cra…
Kirici, D; Kusucar, A
Validation and development of a refined M1 category for nasopharyngeal carcinoma based on the version-nine of AJCC/UICC TNM staging system in the immunotherapy era: A multicenter cohort study.
European journal of cancer (Oxford, England : 1990) • 2025 • Vol. 219
OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the applicability of the M1 category of the version-nine of AJCC/UICC TNM staging system (TNM-9) for M1 nasopharyngeal carcinoma (M1-NPC) in immunotherapy era and propose poten…
Chen, X; Gong, X; Guo, Q
ACLY inhibitor reduced Porphyromonas gingivalis-induced pyroptosis by suppressing microtubules acetylation in macrophages.
International immunopharmacology • 2025 • Vol. 150
OBJECTIVES: This study aimed to investigate the effect of acetylation of alpha-tubulin induced by ATP-citrate lyase (ACLY) activation on pyroptosis process in mouse bone marrow derived macrophages (B…
Guo, F; Jiang, K; Lei, L