Research Papers
PlatyphyllenoneExerts Anti-Metastatic Effects on Human Oral Cancer Cells by Modulating Cathepsin L Expression, MAPK Pathway and Epithelial-Mesenchymal Transition.
International journal of molecular sciences • 2021 • Vol. 22 (9)
Advanced-stage oral cancers with lymph node metastasis are associated with poor prognosis and a high mortality rate. Although recent advancement in cancer treatment has effectively improved the oral …
Bharath Kumar, V; Chen, M; Chuang, Y
Patient satisfaction and survival of maxillary overdentures supported by four or six splinted implants: a systematic review with meta-analysis.
BMC oral health • 2021 • Vol. 21 (1)
BACKGROUND: Implant-supported overdentures offer enhanced mechanical properties, which lead to better patient satisfaction and survival rates than conventional dentures. However, it is unclear whethe…
Cafferata, E; Capcha, E; Cristache, C
Impacts of Tooth Loss on OHRQoL in an Adult Population in Cape Town, South Africa.
International journal of environmental research and public health • 2021 • Vol. 18 (9)
(1) Background: Tooth loss is an important component of the global burden of oral disease, greatly reducing the quality of life of those affected. Tooth loss can also affect diet and subsequent incid…
Chikte, U; Chinhenzva, A; Erasmus, R
Enamel matrix derivative and subgingival reinstrumentation: a pilot study.
Quintessence international (Berlin, Germany : 1985) • 2021 • Vol. 52 (6)
OBJECTIVES: To verify the effect of adjunctive enamel matrix derivative (EMD) in subgingival reinstrumentation during supportive periodontal therapy. METHOD AND MATERIALS: Using a split-mouth design,…
Eick, S; Jentsch, H; Schutz, T
Evaluation of the accuracy of multiple digital impression systems on a fully edentulous maxilla.
Quintessence international (Berlin, Germany : 1985) • 2021 • Vol. 52 (6)
OBJECTIVE: This study aimed to compare the accuracy performance of five different intraoral scanning systems for a full-arch scan on an edentulous cadaver maxilla. METHOD AND MATERIALS: Five digital …
Cayouette, M; Gutmacher, Z; Hoover, M
The research for the function evaluation of facial nerve and the mechanisms of rehabilitation training.
Medicine • 2021 • Vol. 100 (18)
BACKGROUND: Peripheral facial paralysis (PFP) is a common peripheral neural disease. Acupuncture treatment combined with PFP rehabilitation exercises is a routine method of PFP treatment. This articl…
Hai-Bo, Y; Ling, W; Shao-Yun, Z
Hypopharyngeal spindle cell lipoma: A case report and review of literature.
Medicine • 2021 • Vol. 100 (18)
RATIONALE: Spindle cell lipoma is a rare, uncommon type of benign lipomatous tumor, a distinct group of lipomas composed of mature adipocytes, uniform spindle cells, and multinucleated giant cells as…
Cao, H; Jing, Z; Liang, Z
Protocol for a family-centered behavioral intervention to reduce early childhood caries: the MySmileBuddy program efficacy trial.
BMC oral health • 2021 • Vol. 21 (1)
BACKGROUND: Although largely preventable through diet management and topical fluoride use, early childhood caries (ECC) often progresses to severity that necessitates surgical repair. Yet repair ofte…
Andrews, H; Basch, C; Edelstein, B
Electromyographic features and efficacy of orofacial myofunctional treatment for skeletal anterior open bite in adolescents: an exploratory study.
BMC oral health • 2021 • Vol. 21 (1)
BACKGROUND: Due to the multifactorial aetiology and unpredictable long-term stability, skeletal anterior open bite (SAOB) is one of the most intractable conditions for orthodontists. The abnormal oro…
Chen, X; Deng, J; Deng, L
[Clinical analysis of 67 cases with synchronous hypopharyngeal and esophageal multiple primary carcinomas].
Zhonghua er bi yan hou tou jing wai ke za zhi = Chinese journal of otorhinolaryngology head and neck surgery • 2021 • Vol. 56 (5)
Chen, X; Chen, Y; Jiang, J
[Hypopharyngeal schwannoma: a case report].
Zhonghua er bi yan hou tou jing wai ke za zhi = Chinese journal of otorhinolaryngology head and neck surgery • 2021 • Vol. 56 (5)
Jiao, M; She, C
[A Caldwell-luc approach assisted endoscopic resection of juvenile nasopharyngeal angiofibroma].
Zhonghua er bi yan hou tou jing wai ke za zhi = Chinese journal of otorhinolaryngology head and neck surgery • 2021 • Vol. 56 (5)
Li, J; Wang, M; Zhang, M
The Effect of Calcium-Silicate Cements on Reparative Dentinogenesis Following Direct Pulp Capping on Animal Models.
Molecules (Basel, Switzerland) • 2021 • Vol. 26 (9)
Dental pulp vitality is a desideratum for preserving the health and functionality of the tooth. In certain clinical situations that lead to pulp exposure, bioactive agents are used in direct pulp-cap…
Andrei, M; Coricovac, A; Demetrescu, I
Band-Selection of a Portal LED-Induced Autofluorescence Multispectral Imager to Improve Oral Cancer Detection.
Sensors (Basel, Switzerland) • 2021 • Vol. 21 (9)
This aim of this study was to find effective spectral bands for the early detection of oral cancer. The spectral images in different bands were acquired using a self-made portable light-emitting diod…
Cheng, N; Chiou, J; Jan, C
Association Between Periodontitis and Blood Pressure Highlighted in Systemically Healthy Individuals: Results From a Nested Case-Control Study.
Hypertension (Dallas, Tex. : 1979) • 2021 • Vol. 77 (5)
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D'Aiuto, F; Miro Catalina, Q; Munoz Aguilera, E
Human papillomavirus and Chlamydia trachomatis in oral and genital mucosa of women with normal and abnormal cervical cytology.
BMC infectious diseases • 2021 • Vol. 21 (1)
BACKGROUND: HPV and C.trachomatis are the most prevalent, viral and bacterial STI worldwide. Both commonly have an asymptomatic development and can evolve into a persistent infection which, added to …
Cuffini, C; Kiguen, A; Mosmann, J
Intrapocket application of tea tree oil gel in the treatment of stage 2 periodontitis.
BMC oral health • 2021 • Vol. 21 (1)
BACKGROUND: The gold standard in treatment of periodontitis is mechanical removing of dental biofilm but using local delivery drugs as adjunctive to SRP is widely used to modulate inflammatory host a…
Abdelaziz, D; Mahmoud, S; Moslemany, R
Oral health interventions for older people in residential aged care facilities: a protocol for a realist systematic review.
BMJ open • 2021 • Vol. 11 (5)
INTRODUCTION: Poor oral health among older people is a global problem impacting on health and well-being. The economic cost to the health system is significant. An ageing population is intensifying t…
Chan, C; Christian, B; Clune, S
Gnathological and osteopathic treatments with digital evalua- tions before and after therapies: a case report of a patient with ehlers-danlos syndrome.
La Clinica terapeutica • 2021 • Vol. 172 (3)
BACKGROUND: Ehlers-Danlos syndromes (EDS) are inherited connective tissue disorders, requiring specific care along with a multidisciplinary approach by an expert medical staff, as for both the diagno…
Cerignoli, E; D'Ermes, V; Di Giacomo, P
The effect of velopharyngeal insufficiency on voice quality in Estonian Children with Cleft Palate.
Clinical linguistics & phonetics • 2021 • Vol. 35 (5)
Most children born with cleft palate (CP) or cleft lip and palate (CL/P) have velopharyngeal insufficiency (VPI), some degree of hypernasal resonance, articulation disorders and laryngeal dysphonia. …
Jagomagi, T; Kasenomm, P; Lehes, L