Research Papers
Mechanical behavior of endocrowns fabricated with different CAD-CAM ceramic systems.
The Journal of prosthetic dentistry • 2021 • Vol. 125 (1)
STATEMENT OF PROBLEM: The mechanical behavior of ceramic endocrowns is unclear. PURPOSE: The purpose of this in vitro and 3-dimensional finite element analysis (3D-FEA) study was to evaluate the mech…
Bacchi, A; Dartora, N; Gomes, E
A survey of US dental schools on predoctoral implant curricula with emphasis on diagnosing and treating implant complications.
The Journal of prosthetic dentistry • 2021 • Vol. 125 (1)
STATEMENT OF PROBLEM: Implant complications have been reported to occur at high rates and frequencies. Whether these high rates are observed in predoctoral implant programs and whether future dentist…
Moniz, J; Nakatani, B; Petrie, C
A Novel Sonographic Scoring Model in the Prediction of Major Salivary Gland Tumors.
The Laryngoscope • 2021 • Vol. 131 (1)
OBJECTIVES: To create a sonographic scoring model in the prediction of major salivary gland tumors and to assess the utility of this predictive model. STUDY DESIGN: Retrospective case series, academi…
Chang, C; Cheng, P; Liao, L
Prevention of denervated muscle atrophy with accelerated nerve-regeneration by babysitter procedure in rat facial nerve paralysis model.
Microsurgery • 2021 • Vol. 41 (1)
PURPOSE: The "babysitter" procedure is a reconstruction technique for facial nerve complete paralysis and uses the movement source from the healthy facial nerve with a cross-nerve graft. First, an en…
Fujii, K; Hashimoto, K; Kamei, W
TORS Base-of-Tongue Mucosectomy in Human Papilloma Virus-Negative Carcinoma of Unknown Primary.
The Laryngoscope • 2021 • Vol. 131 (1)
OBJECTIVE: To analyze the role of transoral robotic base-of-tongue mucosectomy in a cohort of patients with human papilloma virus negative unknown primary carcinoma. STUDY DESIGN: Retrospective datab…
Channir, H; Duvvuri, U; Ferris, R
Pain sensitivity after low-level clenching is influenced by preloading eccentric exercise.
Odontology • 2021 • Vol. 109 (1)
PURPOSE: To examine the effect of preloading eccentric exercise on pain sensitivity in healthy volunteers. METHODS: In 20 healthy volunteers, pain-related sensations (6 items: pain, unpleasantness, f…
De Laat, A; Murata, H; Svensson, P
Internationally adopted children with and without a cleft lip and palate showed no differences in language ability at school-age.
Acta paediatrica (Oslo, Norway : 1992) • 2021 • Vol. 110 (1)
AIM: The aim of this study was to investigate language ability in internationally adopted children aged 7-8 years with and without a unilateral cleft lip and palate. METHODS: We compared 27 internati…
Klinto, K; Larsson, A; Miniscalco, C
The effects of decontamination methods of dental implant surface on cytokine expression analysis in the reconstructive surgical treatment of peri-implantitis.
Odontology • 2021 • Vol. 109 (1)
The aim of this trial was to analyze the effect of implant surface decontamination procedures combined with reconstructive surgical treatment (RST) of peri-implantitis on gene expression levels of se…
Akca, G; Bakirarar, B; Isler, S
Lymph Node Ratio in HPV-Associated Oropharyngeal Cancer: Identification of a Prognostic Threshold.
The Laryngoscope • 2021 • Vol. 131 (1)
OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the utility of lymph node ratio (LNR) as a prognostic factor for survival and recurrence in surgically treated patients with human papillomavirus (HPV)-related oropharyngeal sq…
Bu, D; Chai, R; Ferrandino, R
Acai (Euterpe oleracea Martius) Promotes Jejunal Tissue Regeneration by Enhancing Antioxidant Response in 5-Fluorouracil-Induced Mucositis.
Nutrition and cancer • 2021 • Vol. 73 (3)
Intestinal mucositis (IM) caused by antineoplastic chemotherapy is characterized by an important inflammatory process, which may compromise ongoing treatment. Our study aimed to investigate the effec…
Amaral, J; Freitas, R; Gomes, S
A systematic review on diagnostic test accuracy of magnetic resonance neurography versus clinical neurosensory assessment for post-traumatic trigeminal neuropathy in patients reporting neurosensory disturbance.
Dento maxillo facial radiology • 2021 • Vol. 50 (1)
OBJECTIVES: To perform a systematic review of published studies on diagnostic accuracy of magnetic resonance neurography (MRN) vs clinical neurosensory testing (NST) for post-traumatic trigeminal neu…
Casselman, J; Croonenborghs, T; Fransen, J
Comparison of Clinical Characteristics and Magnetic Resonance Imaging of Salivary Glands With Magnetic Resonance Sialography in Sjogren's Syndrome.
The Laryngoscope • 2021 • Vol. 131 (1)
OBJECTIVES/HYPOTHESIS: To compare the results of magnetic resonance imaging with magnetic resonance sialography (MRSIAL) and the clinical and laboratory characteristics in a well-characterized cohort…
Andre, R; Becker, M; Buchholzer, S
Better oral hygiene is associated with lower risk of stroke.
Journal of periodontology • 2021 • Vol. 92 (1)
BACKGROUND: Periodontal disease or poor oral hygiene may lead to local infection, inflammation, and systemic inflammatory reactions, which are important mediators of development of stroke. We aimed t…
Chang, Y; Lee, J; Song, T
Effectiveness and SEM-EDX analysis following bleaching with an experimental bleaching gel containing titanium dioxide and/or chitosan.
Odontology • 2021 • Vol. 109 (1)
The aim of this study was to evaluate the bleaching effectiveness and mineral alterations following the use of experimental bleaching gels that included 6% hydrogen peroxide (HP), titanium dioxide (T…
Aydin, U; Ozcetin, H; Ozdemir, Z
Association between condylar position changes and functional outcomes after condylar reconstruction by free fibular flap.
Clinical oral investigations • 2021 • Vol. 25 (1)
OBJECTIVES: Stable and appropriate condyle positioning is necessary for maintaining temporomandibular joint function. It is unclear if this position remains stable in patients after free fibular flap…
Chen, X; Huang, W; Li, Y
Evidence linking the role of periodontal viruses in coronary artery disease with and without periodontitis.
Journal of periodontology • 2021 • Vol. 92 (1)
BACKGROUND: Viruses are considered to be a newer family associated with inflammatory diseases. Yet the role of periodontal viruses in coronary artery diseases (CAD) remains unclear. Thus, the current…
Cherian, S; Ilango, P; Kathaperumal, K
Bilateral, buccinator myomucosal advancement flaps to reconstruct central upper labial myomucosal defects after ablation of early-stage cancer in minor salivary glands.
Journal of cosmetic dermatology • 2021 • Vol. 20 (1)
BACKGROUND: Reconstruction of upper labial myomucosal defects is surgically challenging. AIMS: We evaluated whether central defects could be repaired using bilateral, buccinator myomucosal advancemen…
Chen, W; Huang, Z; Liao, J
Effects of a derivative of reutericin 6 and gassericin A on the biofilm of Streptococcus mutans in vitro and caries prevention in vivo.
Odontology • 2021 • Vol. 109 (1)
It is known that Streptococcus mutans (S. mutans) is the leading cariogenic pathogen. Recently, an increasing number of antimicrobial peptides (AMPs) have been brought into consideration as anti-cari…
He, J; Liang, D; Liang, J
In response to Letter to the Editor entitled "What are the benefits of intraosseous injection of dexamethasone in mandibular third molar surgeries?".
International journal of oral and maxillofacial surgery • 2021 • Vol. 50 (1)
Powcharoen, W
Bone microRNA-21 as surgical stress parameter is associated with third molar postoperative discomfort.
Clinical oral investigations • 2021 • Vol. 25 (1)
OBJECTIVE: To evaluate an association between bone levels of inflammation/oxidative stress mediators and postoperative discomfort after third molar conventional or piezosurgery. MATERIAL AND METHODS:…
Brkovic, B; DJukic, L; Freilich, M