Research Papers
Dynamics of Matrix Metalloproteinase-1 and -8 Secretion in Gingival Crevicular Fluid after Gingival Recession Therapy via MCAT with Either Subepithelial Connective Tissue Graft or Collagen Matrix.
Biomolecules • 2021 • Vol. 11 (5)
OBJECTIVES: The objective of this study was to determine and estimate the changing levels of matrix metalloproteinases 1 and 8 (MMP-1 and MMP-8) in GCF at consecutive stages of healing after root cov…
Dymicka-Piekarska, V; Milewski, R; Pietruska, M
Clinicopathological Risk Factors for Contralateral Lymph Node Metastases in Intraoral Squamous Cell Carcinoma: A Study of 331 Cases.
Current oncology (Toronto, Ont.) • 2021 • Vol. 28 (3)
The current study aimed to examine the effects of clinicopathological factors, including the region, midline involvement, T classification, histological grade, and differentiation of the tumor on the…
Altmann, C; Florke, C; Gulses, A
Prognostic Markers and Driver Genes and Options for Targeted Therapy in Human-Papillomavirus-Positive Tonsillar and Base-of-Tongue Squamous Cell Carcinoma.
Viruses • 2021 • Vol. 13 (5)
The incidence of Human-papillomavirus-positive (HPV(+)) tonsillar and base-of-tongue squamous cell carcinoma (TSCC and BOTSCC, respectively) is increasing epidemically, but they have better prognosis…
Ahrlund-Richter, A; Dalianis, T; Du, J
Association of Self-Perceived Psychological Stress with the Periodontal Health of Socially Deprived Women in Shelter Homes.
International journal of environmental research and public health • 2021 • Vol. 18 (10)
The present study aimed to assess the effect of self-perceived psychological stress on the periodontal health of socially deprived women. The study included three hundred and eighty-five socially dep…
Abduljabbar, T; Afaq, A; Aldahiyan, N
Should We Be Concerned about the Association of Diabetes Mellitus and Periodontal Disease in the Risk of Infection by SARS-CoV-2? A Systematic Review and Hypothesis.
Medicina (Kaunas, Lithuania) • 2021 • Vol. 57 (5)
The objective of this article was to conduct a systematic review of the literature to contrast the existing evidence regarding the relationship between periodontal disease (PD) and diabetes mellitus …
Arreguin Cano, J; Casillas Santana, M; Castillo Silva, B
Are the Reasons Why Patients Are Referred for an Orthodontic Visit Correct?
International journal of environmental research and public health • 2021 • Vol. 18 (10)
Who does refer patients for an orthodontic consultation? Which are the main reasons for the referral? Does the visit of the orthodontic specialist confirm these reasons or reveal undiagnosed problems…
Cassi, D; Di Blasio, A; Di Blasio, M
Changes in oral health related quality of life and its associated factors in individuals with brain injury.
Brain injury • 2021 • Vol. 35 (6)
Purpose: To evaluate changes in oral health-related quality of life (OHRQoL) and associated factors in individuals with acquired brain injury (ABI) during hospitalization.Methods: Forty-six individua…
de Caxias, F; Jakobsen, M; Kothari, M
Corneal nerve structure in patients with primary Sjogren's syndrome in China.
BMC ophthalmology • 2021 • Vol. 21 (1)
BACKGROUND: The aim of this study was to evaluate the in vivo confocal microscopic morphology of corneal subbasal nerves and its relationship with clinical parameters in patients with primary Sjogren…
Cheng, Y; He, J; Jin, Y
How combining different caries lesions characteristics may be helpful in short-term caries progression prediction: model development on occlusal surfaces of primary teeth.
BMC oral health • 2021 • Vol. 21 (1)
BACKGROUND: Few studies have addressed the clinical parameters' predictive power related to caries lesion associated with their progression. This study assessed the predictive validity and proposed s…
Braga, M; Ekstrand, K; Floriano, I
Sedation versus protective stabilization for dental treatment of children with caries and challenging behavior at the dentist (CHOOSE): a study protocol for a non-randomized clinical trial.
BMC oral health • 2021 • Vol. 21 (1)
BACKGROUND: There is a lack of evidence on the effectiveness of moderate sedation in pediatric dentistry, compared to protective stabilization, which remains routinely used in Brazil despite moral qu…
Anabuki, A; Correa-Faria, P; Costa, L
Clinical efficacy of scaling and root planing with and without metronidazole on glycemic control: three-arm randomized controlled trial.
BMC oral health • 2021 • Vol. 21 (1)
BACKGROUND: Treating periodontitis through non-surgical periodontal therapy (NSPT) may improve glycemic control in type-2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM) patients. However, the evidence to maintain this imp…
Baloch, A; Bokhari, S; Haque, Z
Clinical outcomes of laser microtextured implants or abutments: A systematic review.
International journal of oral implantology (Berlin, Germany) • 2021 • Vol. 14 (2)
PURPOSE: To investigate the effect of laser microtextured collars or laser microtextured abutments on clinical measures that may relate to improved implant success and survival. MATERIALS AND METHODS…
Carrigy, J; Perrotti, V; Quaranta, A
Accuracy of full-arch digital implant impressions taken using intraoral scanners and related variables: A systematic review.
International journal of oral implantology (Berlin, Germany) • 2021 • Vol. 14 (2)
PURPOSE: To evaluate the accuracy of full-arch digital implant impressions taken using intraoral scanners and analyse the related variables. MATERIALS AND METHODS: An electronic search of studies on …
Lai, H; Qian, S; Qiao, S
Comparison of conventional and digital workflows for implant-supported screw-retained zirconia FPD bars: Fit and cement gap evaluation using SEM analysis.
International journal of oral implantology (Berlin, Germany) • 2021 • Vol. 14 (2)
PURPOSE: To assess the fit and cement gap of fixed partial dentures supported by two implants made using conventional and digital workflows. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Patients requiring fixed partial de…
Gedrimiene, A; Jacobs, R; Malinauskas, M
Immediate single-tooth replacement with acellular dermal matrix allogeneic bone on sloped platform-switching implants: A case series.
International journal of oral implantology (Berlin, Germany) • 2021 • Vol. 14 (2)
Achieving predictable success with implants in the aesthetic zone is essential for clinicians. Promoting marginal bone and stability of the gingival environment is key to obtaining a predictable aest…
Barack, D; Milin, K; Neiva, R
Subdivision of de-novo metastatic nasopharyngeal carcinoma based on tumor burden and pretreatment EBV DNA for therapeutic guidance of locoregional radiotherapy.
BMC cancer • 2021 • Vol. 21 (1)
BACKGROUND: Nasopharyngeal carcinoma (NPC) is a malignancy predominantly associated with infection by the Epstein-Barr virus (EBV). Approximately 12,900 new cases of NPC occur each year, with more th…
Chen, Q; Guo, S; Jia, G
COVID-19 and periodontitis: reflecting on a possible association.
Head & face medicine • 2021 • Vol. 17 (1)
Recent studies have demonstrated a relationship between the severe clinical course of COVID-19 and other chronic diseases such as: cardiovascular disease, hypertension, diabetes mellitus, obesity and…
Bizzoca, M; Campisi, G; Lo Muzio, L
[Lateral ridge augmentation with autologous dentin from the wisdom tooth - A case report].
Swiss dental journal • 2021 • Vol. 131 (5)
Autologous dentin as a bone substitute can be used in regenerative dentistry. Extracted teeth are not discarded but recycled and used in block or particulate form for lateral ridge augmentation befor…
Kuster, I; Lotz, M; Starz, F
[Diagnosis and treatment of medication-related osteonecrosis of the jaws from an oncologist's perspectives].
Zhonghua kou qiang yi xue za zhi = Zhonghua kouqiang yixue zazhi = Chinese journal of stomatology • 2021 • Vol. 56 (5)
Along with the improvement of cancer treatment and the increasing use of bone-modifying agents, medication-related osteonecrosis of the jaw (MRONJ) has become more and more common, which may lead to …
Yuan, P
[Management of major complications in surgical treatment of mandibular osteoradionecrosis by using vascularized free flaps].
Zhonghua kou qiang yi xue za zhi = Zhonghua kouqiang yixue zazhi = Chinese journal of stomatology • 2021 • Vol. 56 (5)
Objective: To retrospectively analyze of the prevention and management of major complications in surgical treatment of osteoradionecrosis (ORN) of the mandible by using vascularized free flaps and to…
Hou, J; Li, J; Liang, J