Research Papers
Effects of potassium and sodium fluoride in different concentrations on micro-shear bond strength and inhibition of demineralization.
Dental materials journal • 2021 • Vol. 40 (2)
The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of potassium fluoride (KF) and sodium fluoride (NaF) in different concentrations on micro-shear bond strength (microSBS) and their protective effe…
Abdou, A; Al-Qahtani, A; Inoue, G
The effect of curing mode of dual-cure resin cements on bonding performance of universal adhesives to enamel, dentin and various restorative materials.
Dental materials journal • 2021 • Vol. 40 (2)
The effect of curing mode of dual-cure resin cements on the tensile bond strength (TBS) of universal adhesives to enamel, dentin, zirconia, lithium disilicate ceramics (LDS), feldspathic porcelain (F…
Hosaka, K; Ikeda, M; Madrigal, E
Effects of remaining dentin thickness, smear layer and aging on the bond strengths of self-etch adhesives to dentin.
Dental materials journal • 2021 • Vol. 40 (2)
This study evaluated the effects of remaining dentin thickness (RDT), different smear layers, and aging on the microtensile bond strength (microTBS) of universal adhesives to dentin when applied in s…
Ahmed, Z; Akter, R; Carvalho, R
Evaluation of occlusal force and masticatory performance in elderly adults with natural dentition unaffected by occlusal support.
Journal of oral science • 2021 • Vol. 63 (2)
PURPOSE: This study aimed to clarify whether occlusal force and masticatory performance reduced in elderly adults and whether these parameters were affected by age. METHODS: Seventy-eight elderly adu…
Sano, M; Shiga, H
Impact of non-restorative cavity control on proximal carious lesions of anterior primary teeth on the tooth survival and patient-centered outcomes (CEPECO 2): study protocol for a non-inferiority randomized clinical trial.
BMC oral health • 2021 • Vol. 21 (1)
BACKGROUND: Studies have questioned the necessity of restoring cavitated carious lesion on primary teeth, once the control of biofilm is the most important factor to arrest these lesions. This random…
Bianchi, R; Braga, M; da Silva, G
MiRNA expression profiling and emergence of new prognostic signature for oral squamous cell carcinoma.
Scientific reports • 2021 • Vol. 11 (1)
Oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC), the most common type of head and neck cancers, is associated with high recurrence, metastasis, low long-term survival rates and poor treatment outcome. As deregul…
Himal, I; Kannan, S; Kattoor, J
Effect of isometric exercises on the masseter muscle in older adults with missing dentition: a randomized controlled trial.
Scientific reports • 2021 • Vol. 11 (1)
Maintaining oral function in older individuals with missing teeth is important for leading a healthy and independent life. This study aimed to evaluate whether simple isometric exercises can maintain…
Nakagawa, K; Nakane, A; Okumura, T
Plasma 25-Hydroxyvitamin D Concentrations and Serum and Salivary C-Reactive Protein in the Osteoporosis and Periodontal Disease Study.
Nutrients • 2021 • Vol. 13 (4)
Vitamin D has been hypothesized to play an important role in preventing the development and progression of periodontal disease, but the underlying immune modulatory mechanisms remain understudied. We…
Andrews, C; Banack, H; Hovey, K
Trends in the use of antibiotics for pharyngitis in Saudi Arabia.
Journal of infection in developing countries • 2021 • Vol. 15 (3)
INTRODUCTION: Pharyngitis is one of the most common diagnoses for antibiotic prescriptions worldwide. Antibiotics should be prescribed for bacterial pharyngitis to reduce its complications. The aims …
Olwi, D; Olwi, R
Systematic Approach to Identify Novel Antimicrobial and Antibiofilm Molecules from Plants' Extracts and Fractions to Prevent Dental Caries.
Journal of visualized experiments : JoVE • 2021 (169)
Natural products provide structurally different substances, with a myriad of biological activities. However, the identification and isolation of active compounds from plants are challenging because o…
Bueno, P; Cavalheiro, A; Fernandes, J
Phagocytosis and macrophage polarization on bacterially contaminated dental implant materials and effects on tissue integration.
European cells & materials • 2021 • Vol. 41
Bacterial contamination is hard to avoid during dental implant surgery. Macrophages and their polarisation play a decisive role in bacterial colonisation and tissue integration on bacterially contami…
Atema-Smit, J; Busscher, H; Dijk, M
Comparing the 7th and 8th editions of UICC/AJCC staging system for nasopharyngeal carcinoma in the IMRT era.
BMC cancer • 2021 • Vol. 21 (1)
BACKGROUND: To compare the prognostic value of 7th and 8th editions of the Union for International Cancer Control/American Joint Committee on Cancer (UICC/AJCC) staging system for patients with nonme…
Chen, H; He, T; Liu, F
Effects of low occlusal loading on the neuromuscular behavioral development of cortically-elicited jaw movements in growing rats.
Scientific reports • 2021 • Vol. 11 (1)
The effect of altered occlusal force on masticatory-related neuromuscular control, which projects from the anterior part of the cortical masticatory area (A-CMA), during growth remains unclear. This …
Abe, Y; Aung, P; Fujita, A
[Efficacy analysis of fully endoscopic microvascular decompression in primary trigeminal neuralgia via keyhole approach].
Zhonghua yi xue za zhi • 2021 • Vol. 101 (12)
Objective: To explore the efficacy and technical features of fully endoscopic microvascular decompression(MVD) in primary trigeminal neuralgia(PTN) via keyhole approach. Methods: The clinical data of…
Dai, B; Guan, F; Hu, Z
Are occupational and environmental noises associated with periodontitis? Evidence from a Korean representative cross-sectional study.
BMC public health • 2021 • Vol. 21 (1)
BACKGROUND: Evidences have shown that noise could be a risk factor for cardiovascular and metabolic diseases. Since periodontitis and CVD are characterized by inflammation, it is reasonable to doubt …
Han, D; Kim, M
Progress in application of near-infrared fluorescence imaging in the diagnosis and treatment of oral cancer.
Zhong nan da xue xue bao. Yi xue ban = Journal of Central South University. Medical sciences • 2021 • Vol. 46 (3)
The preliminary screening of oral cancer mostly depends on the experience of clinicians, The surgical margin of tumor is mostly based on physical examination and preoperative imaging examination. It …
Long, Y; Mao, H; Sheng, X
Health outcomes of smoking during pregnancy and the postpartum period: an umbrella review.
BMC pregnancy and childbirth • 2021 • Vol. 21 (1)
BACKGROUND: Smoking during pregnancy (SDP) and the postpartum period has serious health outcomes for the mother and infant. Although some systematic reviews have shown the impact of maternal SDP on p…
Avsar, T; Jackson, L; McLeod, H
Sjogren's syndrome in clinical trials of traditional Chinese medicine: protocol for the development of a core outcome set.
Trials • 2021 • Vol. 22 (1)
BACKGROUND: Sjogren's syndrome (SS) is a chronic autoimmune rheumatic disease with an incidence of 0.03 to 0.3%. In recent years, there are an increasing number of randomized controlled trials of tra…
Gao, Y; Liu, M; Shi, J
Oral Health Status, Knowledge, and Behaviours of People with Diabetes in Sydney, Australia.
International journal of environmental research and public health • 2021 • Vol. 18 (7)
This study assessed self-reported oral health status, knowledge, and behaviours of people living with diabetes along with barriers and facilitators in accessing dental care. A cross sectional survey …
Arora, A; Barker, G; Flack, J
Strawberry Tongue in Streptococcal Pharyngitis.
The New England journal of medicine • 2021 • Vol. 384 (12)
Sahoo, P; Sahu, M