Research Papers
Swallowed partial denture in severe intellectual disability patient.
BMJ case reports • 2021 • Vol. 14 (1)
Swallowed partial dentures in elderly patients is an emergency situation that requires a swift response. Here, we report a case involving a patient with severe intellectual disability who swallowed h…
Kim, J
Graphene oxide loaded with tumor-targeted peptide and anti-cancer drugs for cancer target therapy.
Scientific reports • 2021 • Vol. 11 (1)
In the present work, we constructed nanoscale graphene oxide (NGO) as a drug nanocarrier to improve the process of tumor-targeted drug releases, promote cellular uptake and accumulation of chemothera…
Du, J; Duan, A; Gao, R
A case series of profilometric changes in two implant placement protocols at periodontally compromised non-molar sites.
Scientific reports • 2021 • Vol. 11 (1)
Information regarding profilometric changes at a soft tissue level following implant placement with different protocols is insufficient. Therefore, this study aimed to comparatively investigate the p…
Lee, D; Lim, H; Noh, K
Regenerative Endodontic Procedures: An Umbrella Review.
International journal of environmental research and public health • 2021 • Vol. 18 (2)
The Regenerative Endodontic Procedure (REP) is a biologically based method in which a damaged pulp-dentin complex is replaced by a new vital tissue. This umbrella review aimed to critically assess th…
Botelho, J; Lopes, L; Machado, V
Associations between cumulative environmental quality and ten selected birth defects in Texas.
Birth defects research • 2021 • Vol. 113 (2)
BACKGROUND: Causes of most birth defects are largely unknown. Genetics, maternal factors (e.g., age, smoking) and environmental exposures have all been linked to some birth defects, including neural …
Krajewski, A; Langlois, P; Lobdell, D
A highly responsive, sensitive NIR fluorescent probe for imaging of superoxide anion in mitochondria of oral cancer cells.
Talanta • 2021 • Vol. 222
Superoxide anion (O(2)(*-)) is an important biomarker for reactive oxygen species (ROS) generated through physiological and pathological processes. However, due to the short half-life of O(2)(*-) and…
Jiao, S; Meng, X; Yang, S
Preparation and application of chitosan biomaterials in dentistry.
International journal of biological macromolecules • 2021 • Vol. 167
Chitosan is a biodegradable and biocompatible natural polysaccharide that has a wide range of applications in the field of dentistry due to its functional versatility and ease of access. Recent studi…
Du, C; Hui, D; Li, Z
Ubiquitin-specific protease 14 promotes radio-resistance and suppresses autophagy in oral squamous cell carcinoma.
Experimental cell research • 2021 • Vol. 398 (2)
Oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC) is a common malignant tumor in the world. Radiotherapy is one of the standard therapies for patients with OSCC, but its clinical efficiency is limited due to radio…
Xie, W; Xu, L
In vitro and in vivo synergistic anti-tumor effect of LIN28 inhibitor and metformin in oral squamous cell carcinoma.
European journal of pharmacology • 2021 • Vol. 891
Cancer stem cell therapy is becoming a focal point for oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC). They can be regulated by tumor glucose metabolism, whereas the regulation is not fully investigated in OSCC…
Chen, H; He, S; Li, L
Primary Sjogren syndrome increases the risk of bisphosphonate-related osteonecrosis of the jaw.
Scientific reports • 2021 • Vol. 11 (1)
The risk of bisphosphonate-related osteonecrosis of the jaw (BRONJ) in primary Sjogren syndrome (pSS) has rarely been explored. To explore the association between BRONJ and pSS, we conducted a popula…
Chang, C; Chang, Y; Chen, J
What About Operative Aerosols: Is There an Alternative for the Restoration of Primary and Permanent Teeth?
Pediatric dentistry • 2021 • Vol. 43 (1)
Best, J
A Randomized Controlled Pilot Study Examining Effects of Animal Assisted Therapy in Children Undergoing Sealant Placement.
Pediatric dentistry • 2021 • Vol. 43 (1)
Purpose: The purpose of this study was to examine the effects of a companion canine on physiologic responses, discomfort level, and behavior in children undergoing sealant placement using a dental is…
Charowski, M; Dormois, L; Fernandez, J
Preferential Use of Stainless Steel Crowns as a Strategy to Minimize Retreatment of Primary Molars under General Anesthesia.
Pediatric dentistry • 2021 • Vol. 43 (1)
Purpose: The purpose of this study was to investigate whether primary molars treated with composite resins (CRs) and stainless steel crowns (SSCs) during an oral rehabilitation under general anesthes…
Cully, J; Gosnell, E; Patel, R
Color Stability of Prefabricated Pediatric Zirconia Crowns Following Sterilization.
Pediatric dentistry • 2021 • Vol. 43 (1)
Purpose: Since pediatric zirconia crowns (ZRCs) are prefabricated, they may be sterilized following try-in for re-use. Possible changes in color stability, gloss, and translucency were evaluated for …
Garcia-Godoy, F; Morrow, B; Pate, J
Effect of Acid Beverage on the Microhardness of Primary Tooth Enamel In Vitro.
Journal of dentistry for children (Chicago, Ill.) • 2021 • Vol. 88 (1)
Purpose: To assess the effects of a soft drink, a soybean-based apple juice and strawberry juice on the superficial and deep microhardness of primary tooth enamel.<br/>Methods: Sixty primary teeth we…
Borsatto, M; de Souza Peruchi, C; Dib Goncalves, S
Patient satisfaction and oral health-related quality of life 10 years after implant placement.
BMC oral health • 2021 • Vol. 21 (1)
BACKGROUND: Implant survival and implant success (freedom of biologic complications) are important factors in assessing the success of implant therapy. However, these factors are not the only determi…
Baumer, A; Baumer, D; Korner, G
Commentary: Hemifacial Spam: Endoscopic Assistance in Facial Nerve Decompression With Lateral Spread Response Corroboration: 2-Dimensional Operative Video.
Operative neurosurgery (Hagerstown, Md.) • 2021 • Vol. 20 (2)
Aoun, S; Barnett, S; Connors, S
Pulp volume changes after piezocision-assisted tooth movement: a randomized clinical trial.
BMC oral health • 2021 • Vol. 21 (1)
BACKGROUND: Orthodontic treatment may result in undesirable side effects, such as root resorption and a decrease in the size of the pulp tissue which could be associated with the duration of the orth…
Alammari, S; Alansari, R; Almehayawi, N
Nerve growth factor-chondroitin sulfate/hydroxyapatite-coating composite implant induces early osseointegration and nerve regeneration of peri-implant tissues in Beagle dogs.
Journal of orthopaedic surgery and research • 2021 • Vol. 16 (1)
BACKGROUND: Osseointegration is the premise of the chewing function of dental implant. Nerve growth factor (NGF), as a neurotrophic factor, can induce bone healing. However, the influence of NGF-chon…
Gong, P; Huang, B; Ye, J
Differences in the bacteriome of swab, saliva, and tissue biopsies in oral cancer.
Scientific reports • 2021 • Vol. 11 (1)
Microbial dysbiosis has been implicated in the pathogenesis of oral cancer. We analyzed the compositional and metabolic profile of the bacteriome in three specific niches in oral cancer patients alon…
Banerjee, M; Behera, P; Botelho, M