Research Papers
Total maxillary arch distalization by using headgear in an adult patient.
The Angle orthodontist • 2021 • Vol. 91 (2)
Although headgear is rarely used in adult patients, its use in adults is mainly for anchorage control. In the current case report, a 24-year-old patient had a skeletal Class I relationship with a Cla…
Chung, C; Jiang, W; Jones, J
Biocultural pathways linking periodontal disease expression to food insecurity, immune dysregulation, and nutrition.
American journal of human biology : the official journal of the Human Biology Council • 2021 • Vol. 33 (2)
OBJECTIVES: In this article, we test theoretical pathways leading to and resulting from periodontal disease to better understand how periodontal disease, which is measurable in both past and present …
Berger, S; Dent, S; Griffin, J
Biomechanical effects of dental implant diameter, connection type, and bone density on microgap formation and fatigue failure: A finite element analysis.
Computer methods and programs in biomedicine • 2021 • Vol. 200
BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE: Understanding fatigue failure and microgap formation in dental implants, abutments, and screws under various clinical circumstances is clinically meaningful. In this study, …
Jo, M; Lee, H; Noh, G
The impact of anatomic, patient and surgical factors on membrane perforation during lateral wall sinus floor elevation.
Clinical oral implants research • 2021 • Vol. 32 (3)
OBJECTIVES: This retrospective study aimed to evaluate the influence of anatomical, patient and surgical factors on the occurrence of membrane perforation (MP) during lateral window sinus floor eleva…
Abou-Arraj, R; Basma, H; Geurs, N
Anticancer activity of Vicenin-2 against 7,12 dimethylbenz[a]anthracene-induced buccal pouch carcinoma in hamsters.
Journal of biochemical and molecular toxicology • 2021 • Vol. 35 (3)
Buccal mucosa carcinoma is a significant cause of death in developing nations. Vicenin-2 is a significant bioactive compound found in Ocimum sanctum Linn or Tulsi that possesses several pharmacologic…
Li, Y; Wang, H; Zheng, Y
Five-Years Periodontal Outcomes of Early Removal of Unerupted Third Molars Referred for Orthodontic Purposes.
Journal of oral and maxillofacial surgery : official journal of the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons • 2021 • Vol. 79 (3)
PURPOSE: The removal of third molars (M3) is one of the most common oral-maxillofacial surgical procedures affecting periodontal tissues of neighboring second molars (M2). The aim of this study was t…
Borchard, R; Eickholz, P; Fleige, J
Inferior alveolar nerve reconstruction in extensive mandibular resection: Technical notes.
Journal of plastic, reconstructive & aesthetic surgery : JPRAS • 2021 • Vol. 74 (3)
The inferior alveolar nerve (IAN) is a sensitive branch of the mandibular nerve innervating the lower lip, the chin, the buccal mucosa and the teeths. Lesions of the IAN are reported to occur in the …
Copelli, C; Manfuso, A; Pansini, A
Diagnosis of peri-implantitis in the absence of baseline data: A diagnostic accuracy study.
Clinical oral implants research • 2021 • Vol. 32 (3)
OBJECTIVES: The aim of the present study was to evaluate the diagnostic accuracy of clinical and radiographic evaluations made at a single time point during follow-up in identifying (a) a history of …
Berglundh, J; Berglundh, T; Derks, J
Fatigue behavior of endodontically treated premolars restored with different fiber-reinforced designs.
Dental materials : official publication of the Academy of Dental Materials • 2021 • Vol. 37 (3)
OBJECTIVES: The aim was to investigate the fatigue survival and marginal-gap inside the root-canal of endodontically treated (ET) premolars reinforced by various fiber-reinforced post-core composites…
Braunitzer, G; Frater, M; Garoushi, S
Two loss-of-function ANKRD11 variants in Chinese patients with short stature and a possible molecular pathway.
American journal of medical genetics. Part A • 2021 • Vol. 185 (3)
KBG syndrome is a rare genetic disease characterized mainly by skeletal abnormalities, distinctive facial features, and intellectual disability. Heterozygous mutations in ANKRD11 gene, or deletion of…
Dong, Z; Li, C; Lu, W
RETRACTED: Does Low-Level Laser Photobiomodulation Improve Neurosensory Recovery After Orthognathic Surgery? A Clinical Trial With Blink Reflex. RETRACTED
Journal of oral and maxillofacial surgery : official journal of the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons • 2021 • Vol. 79 (3)
This article has been retracted: please see Elsevier Policy on Article Withdrawal (http://www.elsevier.com/locate/withdrawalpolicy). This article has been retracted at the request of the Editor-in-Ch…
Haghighat, A; Haghighat, M; Khosrawi, S
Simplifying the approach of open bite treatment with aligners and selective micro-osteoperforations: An adult case report.
International orthodontics • 2021 • Vol. 19 (1)
INTRODUCTION: Open bite treatment represents one of the most challenging malocclusions because it has a multifactorial aetiology and in particular because its dental correction strongly depends on th…
Greco, M; Rombola, A; Rossini, G
Evaluating the Effect of Oblique Ridge Conservation on Stress Distribution in an Endodontically Treated Maxillary First Molar: A Finite Element Study.
Journal of endodontics • 2021 • Vol. 47 (3)
INTRODUCTION: Although the maxillary first molar (MFM) has been frequently subjected to stress analysis in endodontic investigations, the available data about the effect of its oblique ridge are quit…
Baniasadi, M; Darijani, H; Hamze, F
Characterization of Root Canal Microbiota in Teeth Diagnosed with Irreversible Pulpitis.
Journal of endodontics • 2021 • Vol. 47 (3)
INTRODUCTION: Previous studies have shown that in teeth presenting with symptoms of irreversible pulpitis (IP), bacteria and their by-products driving inflammation are confined mainly within the coro…
Koller, G; Mannocci, F; Witherden, E
Effect of salvianolic acid B on new bone formation in the orthopedically expanded suture.
The Angle orthodontist • 2021 • Vol. 91 (2)
OBJECTIVES: To determine the effects of Salvianolic acid B (Sal B) on new bone formation in the orthopedically expanded premaxillary sutures in rats. MATERIALS AND METHODS: The sample consisting of S…
Deynek, G; Kayalar, E; Kucuk, S
[Hemifacial spasm. Etiology and management].
Journal francais d'ophtalmologie • 2021 • Vol. 44 (3)
INTRODUCTION: Hemifacial spasm (HFS) is an involuntary contracture of the facial muscles innervated by the ipsilateral facial nerve. We studied the etiology of these HFS. MATERIALS AND METHODS: This …
Abdellaoui, M; de Saint Sauveur, G; Girard, B
Genetic variants in NKG2D axis and susceptibility to Epstein-Barr virus-induced nasopharyngeal carcinoma.
Journal of cancer research and clinical oncology • 2021 • Vol. 147 (3)
BACKGROUND: Nasopharyngeal carcinoma (NPC) is a rare epithelial carcinoma arising from the nasopharyngeal region. The pathogenesis of NPC is linked to Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) infection, although gen…
Dong, L; Espinoza, J; Trung, L
The role of the dentist in the diagnosis and management of patients with oral mucosal diseases.
Medicina oral, patologia oral y cirugia bucal • 2021 • Vol. 26 (2)
Based on a few case reports of oral mucosal diseases a number of questions is raised about the role of dentists-general practitioners in the diagnostic procedure and management of patients with such …
Carrard, V; van der Waal, I
SP1-induced AFAP1-AS1 contributes to proliferation and invasion by regulating miR-497-5p/CELF1 pathway in nasopharyngeal carcinoma.
Human cell • 2021 • Vol. 34 (2)
Nasopharyngeal carcinoma is a type of otolaryngological malignancy with high incidence. Long non-coding RNAs (lncRNAs) are closely related to nasopharyngeal carcinoma. LncRNA AFAP1-AS1 (AFAP1-AS1) ha…
Jin, H; Liang, G; Liu, L
Antibacterial effectiveness of scaling and root planing with and without photodynamic therapy against Campylobacter rectus counts in the oral biofilm of patients with periodontitis.
Photodiagnosis and photodynamic therapy • 2021 • Vol. 33
BACKGROUND: It is hypothesized that scaling and root planning (SRP) with adjunct photodynamic therapy (PDT) is more effective in reducing Campylobacter rectus (C. rectus) from the oral biofilm (OB) a…
Abuderman, A; Muzaheed,