Research Papers
Traditional vs digital communication channels for improving compliance with fixed orthodontic treatment.
The Angle orthodontist • 2021 • Vol. 91 (2)
OBJECTIVES: To compare the efficacy of traditional and digital communication strategies in improving compliance with fixed orthodontic therapy and to investigate the effect of gender, baseline oral h…
Al-Abdallah, M; Dar-Odeh, N; Hamdan, M
Impact of complement and difference of cell-based assay and ELISA in determination of neutralization capacity against mumps and measles virus.
Journal of immunological methods • 2021 • Vol. 490
Neutralizing antibodies against mumps and measles virus are considered a correlate of protection against these diseases. Measurement of neutralizing antibodies is mostly performed using plaque reduct…
Brgles, M; Halassy, B; Hecimovic, A
Modified reduced-volume intensity-modulated radiation therapy in non-metastatic nasopharyngeal carcinoma: A prospective observation series.
Radiotherapy and oncology : journal of the European Society for Therapeutic Radiology and Oncology • 2021 • Vol. 156
BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE: Although the efficacy of "reduced-volume intensity-modulated radiation therapy (IMRT)" in nasopharyngeal carcinoma (NPC) has been confirmed, two issues regarding the necessity…
Chen, B; Guo, Q; Hu, C
Evaluation of sandblasting with acid etching versus acid etching alone in the preparation of enamel for rebonding orthodontic brackets: An in vitro study and a randomized controlled trial.
Journal of the World federation of orthodontists • 2021 • Vol. 10 (1)
BACKGROUND: No clinical studies have evaluated shear bond strength and the clinical failure rates of the rebonded metallic brackets following different enamel-reconditioning methods. The objective of…
Al-Ibrahim, H; Dabbas, J; Dirie, A
Influence of prostate cancer status on the prevalence of medication-related osteonecrosis of the jaw.
Oral surgery, oral medicine, oral pathology and oral radiology • 2021 • Vol. 131 (3)
OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to evaluate the risk of osteonecrosis of the jaw (ONJ) in patients with prostate cancer, particularly the relationship between prostate cancer progression and ONJ…
Asoda, S; Hara, S; Karube, T
Orthopedic outcomes of hybrid and conventional Hyrax expanders.
The Angle orthodontist • 2021 • Vol. 91 (2)
OBJECTIVES: To compare the effects of a hybrid miniscrew-supported expander versus a conventional Hyrax (CH) expander in growing patients. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Forty patients were randomized into t…
da Cunha Bastos, J; Dos Santos, A; Garib, D
Bone replacement grafts with guided tissue regeneration in treatment of grade II furcation defects: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
Clinical oral investigations • 2021 • Vol. 25 (3)
AIM: The present systematic review appended with meta-analysis aimed to evaluate the efficacy of bone replacement graft (BRG) with guided tissue regeneration (GTR) over BRG or open flap debridement (…
Bodhare, G; Kolte, A; Kolte, R
Efficacy of denture adhesives in complete denture wearers compared to denture wearers not using denture adhesives. A systematic review.
Special care in dentistry : official publication of the American Association of Hospital Dentists, the Academy of Dentistry for the Handicapped, and the American Society for Geriatric Dentistry • 2021 • Vol. 41 (2)
AIM: The objective of this systematic review was to evaluate the efficacy of denture adhesives (DAs) in completely edentulous denture wearers compared to not using DAs. METHODS AND RESULTS: PubMed, W…
Ahn, T; Elabbasy, N; Enciso, R
Development of toxic epidermal necrolysis in a coronavirus disease 2019 patient with recurrence of positive SARS-CoV-2 viral RNA.
The Journal of dermatology • 2021 • Vol. 48 (3)
Gohma, I; Hinogami, H; Isei, M
Clinical features associated with drooling in Parkinson's disease.
Neurological sciences : official journal of the Italian Neurological Society and of the Italian Society of Clinical Neurophysiology • 2021 • Vol. 42 (3)
INTRODUCTION: Drooling is characterized by an excessive pooling of saliva in the oral cavity. The exact pathophysiological mechanism of drooling in Parkinson's disease (PD) is not yet fully understoo…
Nascimento, D
Protocol for outpatient management in cleft lip and palate repair.
International journal of pediatric otorhinolaryngology • 2021 • Vol. 142
Cleft lip is a common malformation in Chile. The standard care for cleft lip and palate repair is inpatient admission; this is mainly to observe complications and administer intravenous fluids, antib…
Garcia, J; Giugliano, C; Graf, S
Acellular dermal matrix for prevention of Frey's syndrome after superficial parotidectomy of benign tumors.
American journal of otolaryngology • 2021 • Vol. 42 (2)
PURPOSE: To evaluate: 1) the efficacy of acellular dermal matrix (ADM) to prevent Frey's syndrome (FS) after superficial parotidectomy of benign tumors. 2) the effect of different follow-up intervals…
Al-Aroomi, M; Al-Aroomi, O; Al-Sharani, H
Outcomes of treatment with genioplasty and temporomandibular joint anchorage surgery.
Journal of cranio-maxillo-facial surgery : official publication of the European Association for Cranio-Maxillo-Facial Surgery • 2021 • Vol. 49 (3)
BACKGROUND: Anterior Disc Displacement without Reduction (ADDwoR) in adolescence can result in condylar resorption which produces mandibular retrusion/deviation (MR/D) in adulthood. This study aims t…
Cheng, H; Deng, Q; Lee, L
A novel comprehensive scoring system for oral lichen planus: A validity, diagnostic accuracy, and clinical sensitivity study.
Oral surgery, oral medicine, oral pathology and oral radiology • 2021 • Vol. 131 (3)
OBJECTIVES: The objective of this study was to establish and validate a new scoring system for oral lichen planus (OLP). STUDY DESIGN: Forty patients with erosive OLP were scored using a new proposed…
Elsabagh, H; Gaweesh, Y; Gebril, M
Comparison of CAD-CAM and traditional chairside processing of 4-unit interim prostheses with and without cantilevers: Mechanics, fracture behavior, and finite element analysis.
The Journal of prosthetic dentistry • 2021 • Vol. 125 (3)
STATEMENT OF PROBLEM: How processing by computer-aided design and computer-aided manufacturing (CAD-CAM) or traditional chairside fabrication techniques affects the presence of defects and the mechan…
Calamote, C; Coelho, C; Escuin, T
Does age influence self-perception of the soft-tissue profile in children?
American journal of orthodontics and dentofacial orthopedics : official publication of the American Association of Orthodontists, its constituent societies, and the American Board of Orthodontics • 2021 • Vol. 159 (3)
INTRODUCTION: Appreciation of the soft-tissue profile is important in orthodontic diagnosis and treatment. However, are the patients themselves aware of their profile appearance? We aimed to evaluate…
Antonarakis, G; Caflisch, M; Kiliaridis, S
Use of air polishing for supra- and subgingival biofilm removal for treatment of residual periodontal pockets and supportive periodontal care: a systematic review.
Clinical oral investigations • 2021 • Vol. 25 (3)
AIM: To systematically review the literature to compare the efficacy of air polishing to hand or ultrasonic instrumentation to reduce periodontal inflammation during treatment of residual pockets or …
Leite, F; Lopez, R; Nascimento, G
Bite force mechanics and allometry of piranha (Serrasalmidae).
Journal of the mechanical behavior of biomedical materials • 2021 • Vol. 115
The bite force of the piranha (Serrasalmidae) has drawn considerable attention due to its ability to effectively capture and masticate prey. Herein, we analyze theoretical anterior bite forces using …
Meyers, M; Velasco-Hogan, A
Pathophysiologic role of Interleukin-33/ST2 in Sjogren's syndrome.
Autoimmunity reviews • 2021 • Vol. 20 (3)
Interleukin-33 (IL-33) is a member of the IL-1 family and has dual functions as a nuclear factor as well as a cytokine. The pivotal role of IL-33 as an active player contributing to aberrant local an…
Nicaise, C; Soyfoo, M
The molecular march of primary and recurrent nasopharyngeal carcinoma.
Oncogene • 2021 • Vol. 40 (10)
Nasopharyngeal carcinoma (NPC) results from the aberrant and uncontrolled growth of the nasopharyngeal epithelium. It is highly associated with the Epstein-Barr virus, especially in regions where it …
Ahmed, J; Ally, M; Alusi, G