Research Papers
Accuracy of Mandible-First versus Maxilla-First Approach and of Thick versus Thin Splints for Skeletal Position after Two-Jaw Orthognathic Surgery.
Plastic and reconstructive surgery • 2021 • Vol. 147 (2)
BACKGROUND: The aim of this study was to investigate the accuracy of bimaxillary orthognathic surgery regarding different sequencing (maxilla-first or mandible-first surgery) and different thicknesse…
Borikanphanitphaisan, T; Chen, Y; Ko, E
The Auto-eFACE: Machine Learning-Enhanced Program Yields Automated Facial Palsy Assessment Tool.
Plastic and reconstructive surgery • 2021 • Vol. 147 (2)
BACKGROUND: Facial palsy assessment is nonstandardized. Clinician-graded scales are limited by subjectivity and observer bias. Computer-aided grading would be desirable to achieve conformity in facia…
Fortier, E; Guarin, D; Hadlock, T
Investigation of Genetic Polymorphisms in BMP2, BMP4, SMAD6, and RUNX2 and Persistent Apical Periodontitis.
Journal of endodontics • 2021 • Vol. 47 (2)
INTRODUCTION: This study aimed to evaluate the interplay among single-nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) in the encoding genes BMP2, BMP4, SMAD6, and RUNX2 in persistent apical periodontitis (PAP). METH…
Antunes, L; Antunes, L; Baratto-Filho, F
Protective effect of anti-erosive solutions enhanced by an aminomethacrylate copolymer.
Journal of dentistry • 2021 • Vol. 105
OBJECTIVE: To investigate if an aminomethacrylate copolymer (AMC) could potentiate the anti-erosive effect of solutions containing sodium fluoride -F (225 ppm F(-)) and sodium fluoride associated to …
Aoki, I; Augusto, M; Borges, A
Deep learning segmentation of Primary Sjogren's syndrome affected salivary glands from ultrasonography images.
Computers in biology and medicine • 2021 • Vol. 129
Salivary gland ultrasonography (SGUS) has proven to be a promising tool for diagnosing various diseases manifesting with abnormalities in salivary glands (SGs), including primary Sjogren's syndrome (…
Callegher, S; De Lucia, O; De Vita, S
Accuracy of dental implant surgery with robotic position feedback and registration algorithm: An in-vitro study.
Computers in biology and medicine • 2021 • Vol. 129
BACKGROUND: The purpose of this study was to develop and validate a positioning method with hand-guiding and contact position feedback of robot based on a human-robot collaborative dental implant sys…
Cheng, K; Dong, X; Jiang, X
Is periodontal disease associated with increased risk of colorectal cancer? A meta-analysis.
International journal of dental hygiene • 2021 • Vol. 19 (1)
OBJECTIVE: Colorectal cancer (CRC) is a commonly diagnosed cancer. Previous studies investigating the relationship between periodontal disease (PD) and CRC showed controversial conclusions. This meta…
Jha, A; Sun, C; Uy, J
Long-term functional outcomes of vascularized fibular and iliac flap for mandibular reconstruction: A systematic review and meta-analysis.
Journal of plastic, reconstructive & aesthetic surgery : JPRAS • 2021 • Vol. 74 (2)
INTRODUCTION: To date, there is a lack of evidence related to the long-term evaluation of recipient-site functional outcomes following mandibular reconstruction with vascularized bone grafts. Therefo…
Bila, M; Gu, Y; Jacobs, R
Will implants with a fixed dental prosthesis in the molar region enhance the longevity of teeth adjacent to distal free-end edentulous spaces?
Clinical oral implants research • 2021 • Vol. 32 (2)
OBJECTIVES: Clinical evidence demonstrating the effectiveness of implants in preventing tooth loss is limited because of the many risk factors involved in tooth loss. This retrospective cohort study …
Hatta, K; Ikebe, K; Maeda, Y
Guided Endodontics for Managing Severely Calcified Canals.
Journal of endodontics • 2021 • Vol. 47 (2)
Endodontic treatment of teeth with pulp canal obliteration presents a challenge given the high likelihood of procedural errors and complications during treatment. These drawbacks can be avoided by us…
Llaquet Pujol, M; Mercade, M; Munoz, M
Identification of the different salivary Interleukin-6 profiles in patients with periodontitis: A cross-sectional study.
Archives of oral biology • 2021 • Vol. 122
OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to analyze and identify the association among salivary interleukin-6 (IL-6) levels and periodontitis (PT) and to determine the significant trend of this associati…
Alibrandi, A; Indelicato, F; Isola, G
An immersive educational tool for dental implant placement: A study on user acceptance.
International journal of medical informatics • 2021 • Vol. 146
BACKGROUND: Tools for training and education of dental students can improve their ability to perform technical procedures such as dental implant placement. Shortage of training can negatively affect …
Lopes, D; Mendes, J; Paulo, S
Ex vivo determination of chitosan/curdlan/hydroxyapatite biomaterial osseointegration with the use of human trabecular bone explant: New method for biocompatibility testing of bone implants reducing animal tests.
Materials science & engineering. C, Materials for biological applications • 2021 • Vol. 119
Permanent orthopedic/dental implants should reveal good osseointegration, which is defined as an ability of the biomaterial to form a direct connection with the surrounding host bone tissue after its…
Kazimierczak, P; Przekora, A; Wojcik, M
The growing role of precision medicine for the treatment of autoimmune diseases; results of a systematic review of literature and Experts' Consensus.
Autoimmunity reviews • 2021 • Vol. 20 (2)
Autoimmune diseases (AIDs) share similar serological, clinical, and radiological findings, but, behind these common features, there are different pathogenic mechanisms, immune cells dysfunctions, and…
Afeltra, A; Bartoloni, E; Berardicurti, O
Application and performance of artificial intelligence technology in forensic odontology - A systematic review.
Legal medicine (Tokyo, Japan) • 2021 • Vol. 48
Forensic odontology (FO) mainly deals with the identification of the individual through the remains, which mainly includes teeth and jawbones. Artificial intelligence (AI) technology has proven to be…
A Al-Kheraif, A; Bhandi, S; Devang Divakar, D
Bisphosphonate-Related Osteonecrosis of the Jaw.
Annals of plastic surgery • 2021 • Vol. 86 (2S Suppl 1)
OBJECTIVES: Antiresorptive agents for bone pain were widely used to treat patients with advanced osteoporosis, multiple myeloma, and bone metastatic cancer. In recent years, however, bisphosphonate-r…
Chen, L; Chien, H; Ho, Y
Silver diamine fluoride treatment of active root caries lesions in older adults: A case series.
Journal of dentistry • 2021 • Vol. 105
OBJECTIVE: The authors conducted a case series to determine arrest of root surface caries lesions in older adults when teeth were treated topically with 38 % silver diamine fluoride (SDF). METHODS: T…
Gross, A; Mancl, L; Milgrom, P
Notch expression profile and satellite cell stimulation in masseter muscle before and after orthognathic surgery.
Journal of cranio-maxillo-facial surgery : official publication of the European Association for Cranio-Maxillo-Facial Surgery • 2021 • Vol. 49 (2)
The aim of this prospective study was to compare the expression of the Notch receptor family with the biomarker for stimulation of satellite cells (SC), which are responsible for functional adaptatio…
Augstein, A; Harzer, W; Juenger, D
Antiplaque and antigingivitis efficacy of cetylpyridinium chloride with zinc lactate compared with essential oil mouthrinses: Randomized clinical trial.
Journal of the American Dental Association (1939) • 2021 • Vol. 152 (2)
BACKGROUND: The authors of this study aimed to evaluate the clinical antiplaque and antigingivitis effects of 3 oral hygiene regimens: toothbrushing with standard fluoride toothpaste and manual tooth…
Cavagni, J; Friedrich, S; Kilpatrick, L
Impact of tooth bleaching on oral health-related quality of life in adults: A triple-blind randomised clinical trial.
Journal of dentistry • 2021 • Vol. 105
OBJECTIVE: To investigate the impact of tooth bleaching on oral health-related quality of life (OHRQoL) in adults using a randomised clinical trial comparing at-home and in-office bleaching. METHOD: …
Demarco, F; Donassollo, T; Fernandez, M