Research Papers
miRNA let-7f-5p-encapsulated labial gland MSC-derived EVs ameliorate experimental Sjogren's syndrome by suppressing Th17 cells via targeting RORC/IL-17A signaling axis.
Journal of nanobiotechnology • 2025 • Vol. 23 (1)
Sjogren's syndrome (SS) is an autoimmune disease primarily affecting salivary glands, with xerostomia as a distinct clinical manifestation. This disease also poses a significantly increased risk of l…
Chai, M; Hua, H; Wei, P
The Role of Rapid Curing on the Interrelationship Between Temperature Rise, Light Transmission, and Polymerisation Kinetics of Bulk-Fill Composites.
International journal of molecular sciences • 2025 • Vol. 26 (6)
The first seconds of light curing are crucial for the development of most properties of dental composites, especially for the 3s high-irradiance curing. This study investigated the influence of rapid…
Aleric, M; Antic, S; Badovinac, A
The First Case of 4H Syndrome with Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus.
Journal of clinical research in pediatric endocrinology • 2025 • Vol. 17 (1)
4H syndrome is a rare, progressive, hypomyelinating leukodystrophy. Hypomyelination, hypodontia, and hypogonadotropic hypogonadism are the three classic features of 4H syndrome. Biallelic pathogenic …
Adiguzel, M; Boyraz, M; Buyukyilmaz, G
Ruxolitinib as a novel therapeutic agent targeting mitochondrial function and chemo-resistance in nasopharyngeal carcinoma.
Biochemical and biophysical research communications • 2025 • Vol. 753
Chemo-resistance poses a significant obstacle in the effective treatment of nasopharyngeal carcinoma (NPC). To identify novel therapeutic strategies, we conducted high-throughput drug screening using…
Liu, L; Zhang, Y; Zhu, Y
A strain of Streptococcus mitis inhibits biofilm formation of caries pathogens via abundant hydrogen peroxide production.
Applied and environmental microbiology • 2025 • Vol. 91 (3)
Commensal oral streptococci that colonize supragingival biofilms deploy mechanisms to combat competitors within their niche. Here, we determined that Streptococcus mitis more effectively inhibited bi…
Bangs, M; Kaspar, J; Peters, D
A facebow-free technique for mechanical articulator remounting using computed tomography.
Biomedical physics & engineering express • 2025 • Vol. 11 (3)
This technical note introduces a technique for remounting dental casts to a mechanical articulator using computed tomography (CT) without a facebow. We have developed a jig method that ensures precis…
Chang, C; Fang, J; Hsiao, Y
Identification of distinct fatigue trajectories in patients with nasopharyngeal carcinoma undergoing radiotherapy: an observational longitudinal study.
Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer • 2025 • Vol. 33 (4)
PURPOSE: To investigate the fatigue trajectory types and various influencing factors during intensity-modulated radiotherapy (IMRT) in patients with nasopharyngeal carcinoma (NPC). METHODS: Longitudi…
He, Q; Hong, J; Lyu, W
Effectiveness and safety of three NiTi systems in endodontic retreatment of MB1 and MB2 root canals: a micro-CT and CBCT combined analysis.
Clinical oral investigations • 2025 • Vol. 29 (4)
OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the performance in endodontic retreatment and pericervical dentin preservation using ProDesign Logic (PDL), Reciproc Blue (RB), and WaveOne Gold (WOG) NiTi systems in first (MB…
Duarte, M; Fontenele, R; Goncalves, A
Ectopic ACTH syndrome secondary to small-cell oropharyngeal cancer.
BMJ case reports • 2025 • Vol. 18 (3)
A woman in her 80s with known metastatic small-cell oropharyngeal cancer was admitted after a fall. There was proximal limb weakness with hypertension, metabolic alkalosis, hypokalaemia and hyperglyc…
Balston, A; Carroll, P; Saqib, A
Quantitative characterization of indentation initiated crack growth in bovine enamel.
Scientific reports • 2025 • Vol. 15 (1)
In this in vitro study, indentation cracks in orthogonal directions and different areas on bovine enamel occlusal surface were analyzed by quantitative characterization of crack number, length and di…
Lei, L; Xiao, H; Zheng, J
Association between the indicators of insulin resistance and periodontitis: a study using data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey 2009-2014.
BMC oral health • 2025 • Vol. 25 (1)
BACKGROUND: The rising obesity rates are accompanied by an increasing prevalence of insulin resistance (IR) associated with obesity. To ascertain the best index for replacing IR, this study aimed to …
Chen, Y; Lang, Y; Mei, H
Dental Caries, Periodontal Status, and Lifestyle Connections: Examining the Moderating Effects of Sleep, Smoking, Diet, and Mealtime Routines.
Nutrients • 2025 • Vol. 17 (6)
Background: Lifestyle habits such as sleep, hygiene, or eating conducts are nowadays suffering from a lack of consistency, and this situation is being linked to systemic and mental health consequence…
Carrillo-Diaz, M; Gonzalez-Olmo, M; Jimenez-Trujillo, I
Antioxidant, antibacterial, and systemic efficacy of sesame oil pulling in periodontitis and diabetes management.
Quintessence international (Berlin, Germany : 1985) • 2025 • Vol. 56 (3)
OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the efficacy of sesame oil pulling in periodontitis with/without type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM), compared to chlorhexidine, for its oral and systemic health benefits. METHOD A…
Bhaghchandani, D; Bhalerao, S; Lal, N
Optimizing axial inclination with clear aligner orthodontic treatment to address recession defects: a case series.
Quintessence international (Berlin, Germany : 1985) • 2025 • Vol. 56 (3)
Proper alignment of the teeth not only aids in functional occlusion but also promotes harmonious gingival contours, potentially reducing the risk of inflammation and gingival recession. This case ser…
Einy, S; Khehra, A; Levin, L
Dimensionality of the Fonseca Anamnestic Index and validation of its short-form derivative.
Acta odontologica Scandinavica • 2025 • Vol. 84
OBJECTIVES: Recently, the Short-Form Fonseca Anamnestic Index (SFAI) was shown to have high diagnostic accuracy when compared to the Diagnostic Criteria for Temporomandibular Disorders (DC/TMD) in pa…
Gunardi, I; Marpaung, C; Yap, A
Comparative analysis of the protective effects of fluoride compounds on dental erosion in mouse model.
BMC oral health • 2025 • Vol. 25 (1)
BACKGROUND: Dental erosion development is affected by various factors such as types and amounts of acids, drinking habits and lifestyle choices. To prevent the onset and progression, identification o…
Brox, J; Khan, Q; Mulic, A
Comparative study of the profile of supragingival dental plaque and tooth decay in patients with lupus erythematosus and rheumatoid arthritis.
BMC oral health • 2025 • Vol. 25 (1)
BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) and rheumatoid arthritis (RA) are complex autoimmune diseases that present with a range of systemic and oral manifestations including den…
Aghaali, M; Fateh, R; Kabiri, F
Influence of cement type on the bond strength of orthodontic bands to zirconia crowns.
BMC oral health • 2025 • Vol. 25 (1)
BACKGROUND: This study evaluated the retentive strength and residual cement of orthodontic bands bonded to zirconia crowns using four cementation protocols: Glass-ionomer cement (GIC), Resin-modified…
Alharbi, F
6th German Oral Health Study (DMS * 6): rationale, study design, and baseline characteristics.
Quintessence international (Berlin, Germany : 1985) • 2025 • Vol. 56 (11)
OBJECTIVES: With the First German Oral Health Study (DMS I) in 1989, the Institut der Deutschen Zahnarzte (IDZ) laid the foundation for a population-representative socioepidemiologic monitoring of or…
Cholmakow-Bodechtel, C; Frenzel Baudisch, N; Jordan, A
6th German Oral Health Study (DMS * 6): data processing and statistical methods.
Quintessence international (Berlin, Germany : 1985) • 2025 • Vol. 56 (11)
OBJECTIVES: The 6th German Oral Health Study (DMS * 6) is a combined cross-sectional and cohort study with the main objective of reporting oral diseases in Germany. Based on cross-sectional data, cur…
Frenzel Baudisch, N; Jordan, A; Kuhr, K