Research Papers
Oncological Efficacy and Postoperative Outcomes of Low Grade Mucoepidermoid Carcinoma Treated With Partial Parotidectomy.
The Annals of otology, rhinology, and laryngology • 2025 • Vol. 134 (8)
OBJECTIVE: To assess the impact of extent of parotidectomy on surgical and oncologic outcomes in low grade mucoepidermoid carcinoma (LGMEC). METHODS: A retrospective chart review of all patients unde…
Ali, H; Byrne, J; Moore, E
Association between maternal depression and early childhood caries in rural southern Brazil: a population-based cross-sectional study.
European archives of paediatric dentistry : official journal of the European Academy of Paediatric Dentistry • 2025 • Vol. 26 (4)
PURPOSE: The aim of the present study was to investigate the association between maternal depressive symptoms and Early Childhood Caries (ECC) in children residing in rural communities in southern Br…
Camerini, A; Feldens, C; Meucci, R
A proximal segment positioning method to enhance condylar stability after bilateral sagittal split ramus osteotomy in skeletal class II patients: A randomized controlled study.
Journal of cranio-maxillo-facial surgery : official publication of the European Association for Cranio-Maxillo-Facial Surgery • 2025 • Vol. 53 (8)
This study compared condylar stability using two proximal segment positioning methods during bilateral sagittal split ramus osteotom in patients with skeletal Class II malocclusion. 12 patients in th…
Li, Z; Liu, X; Song, F
Impact of different lingual split patterns on inferior alveolar nerve recovery after bilateral sagittal split osteotomy in patients with skeletal class III malocclusion.
Journal of cranio-maxillo-facial surgery : official publication of the European Association for Cranio-Maxillo-Facial Surgery • 2025 • Vol. 53 (8)
This study investigated the impact of different lingual split patterns on inferior alveolar nerve (IAN) recovery following bilateral sagittal split osteotomy (BSSO). Patients with skeletal class III …
Le, Y; Li, F; Li, M
Three-year performance of inlay-retained or wing-retained zirconia resin-bonded fixed partial dentures - results from a randomized clinical pilot study.
Journal of dentistry • 2025 • Vol. 159
OBJECTIVE: The objective of this prospective clinical study was to compare the 3-year clinical outcome of 3-unit fixed-fixed zirconia resin-bonded fixed partial dentures (RBFPDs) with two different r…
Bomicke, W; Rammelsberg, P; Rathmann, F
The pull-through technique: A simplified clinical guide for anterior composite resin restorations.
The Journal of prosthetic dentistry • 2025 • Vol. 134 (2)
For over 5 decades, anterior composite resin restorations have been used to restore anterior teeth because of their excellent esthetics and ability to conserve tooth structure compared with indirect …
Algamaiah, H; Alkhazaleh, A; Alshabib, A
Forensic odontology: a comprehensive review of advances and applications in dental forensic medicine.
Minerva dental and oral science • 2025 • Vol. 74 (4)
Forensic odontology is essential in medico-legal investigations, aiding in the identification of individuals, particularly in cases involving decomposed or severely damaged remains. Teeth, due to the…
Ballini, A; Bizzoca, M; Cirulli, N
Relationship Between Periodontitis and Open Angle Glaucoma: The Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey.
Journal of glaucoma • 2025 • Vol. 34 (8)
PRCIS: Using Korean National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (KNHANES) data, this study reveals a significant association between periodontitis and open angle glaucoma. PURPOSE: To investigat…
Kim, J; Lee, M; Noh, J
Pre-Emptive Analgesia for Periodontal and Implant-Related Surgery: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.
Journal of clinical periodontology • 2025 • Vol. 52 (8)
OBJECTIVE: This systematic review aimed to answer the question: In patients undergoing periodontal and peri-implant surgery, gingival augmentation, implant site development or placement, are pre-empt…
Alsuwaiyan, Z; Fial, A; Gousias, C
Evaluation of alveolar bone preservation and oxidative stress reduction with acai in Wistar rats with induced apical periodontitis.
International endodontic journal • 2025 • Vol. 58 (8)
AIM: This study aimed to investigate the effects of acai on bone and systemic damage caused by apical periodontitis (AP) in an animal model. METHODOLOGY: In this experimental study, 32 male Wistar ra…
Bittencourt, L; Collares, F; de Moura, J
Cancer risk in Sjogren's disease: A longitudinal cohort study on incidence, predictors, and mortality impact.
Seminars in arthritis and rheumatism • 2025 • Vol. 73
OBJECTIVES: This study aimed to evaluate standardized incidence ratios (SIRs) of overall malignancies, hematologic malignancies and solid tumors in patients with Sjogren's disease (SjD) compared to t…
Almagro, R; Alonso, F; Altabas, I
Internalizing symptoms and sleep disturbances associated with sleep bruxism in preschoolers.
Sleep medicine • 2025 • Vol. 132
BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: The presence of sleep bruxism (SB) has been associated with internalizing symptoms and sleep disturbances in school-aged children and adolescents. While manifestations of S…
Gaudreau, H; Huynh, N; Kenny, S
Influence of artificial aging on the in vitro fracture load of tooth-to-implant-supported fixed partial dentures with different retainer designs.
The Journal of prosthetic dentistry • 2025 • Vol. 134 (2)
STATEMENT OF PROBLEM: Tooth-to-implant-supported fixed partial dentures (TI-FPDs) are a valuable treatment option for the shortened dental arch. For naturally healthy abutment teeth or abutment teeth…
Custodio, L; Ohlmann, B; Rammelsberg, P
Botulinum Toxin Type A Injection Near the Stylomastoid Foramen: A Safe and Effective Therapeutic Modality for Tinnitus in Patients With Hemifacial Spasm.
Otology & neurotology : official publication of the American Otological Society, American Neurotology Society [and] European Academy of Otology and Neurotology • 2025 • Vol. 46 (7)
OBJECTIVE: This study aimed to assess the efficacy and safety of botulinum toxin type A (BTX-A) injection near the stylomastoid foramen for tinnitus in patients with hemifacial spasm (HFS). STUDY DES…
Jin, L; Pan, L; Pan, Y
The role of the endogenous opioid system in modulating orthodontic-induced neurogenic inflammation of the dental pulp: A comprehensive review of the literature.
International endodontic journal • 2025 • Vol. 58 (8)
BACKGROUND: Orthodontic forces may lead to neurogenic inflammation in the dental pulp by triggering the release of somatosensory neuropeptides such as Substance P (SP), Calcitonin gene-related peptid…
Caviedes-Bucheli, J; Gavino-Orduna, J; Gomez-Sosa, J
Diamond-like carbon coating enhances mechanical performance of NiTi rotary instruments: A multimethod analysis.
International endodontic journal • 2025 • Vol. 58 (8)
AIM: This study aimed to evaluate the impact of diamond-like carbon (DLC) surface treatment on the mechanical properties of nickel-titanium (NiTi) rotary instruments. METHODOLOGY: One hundred and ten…
Ferndandes, F; Lorenzoni, T; Martins, J
Outcomes and Characteristics of Mesenchymal Tumors Involving the Parotid Gland.
The Annals of otology, rhinology, and laryngology • 2025 • Vol. 134 (8)
BACKGROUND: Malignant mesenchymal tumors involving the parotid gland are uncommon, characteristically aggressive, and little is known with few reports documented. STUDY DESIGN: Retrospective case ser…
Baratz, H; Molligan, J; Moore, E
Obstructive sleep apnea syndrome indexes in patients treated with oral appliances with different vertical dimension: a preliminary study.
Minerva dental and oral science • 2025 • Vol. 74 (4)
BACKGROUND: Mandibular reposition devices (MRDs) are a viable option for addressing snoring and mild to moderate obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS) as another possibility to continuous positive …
Bernardini, E; Deppieri, A; Giannotta, N
Effects of Smoking on Macrophage Polarization in Peri-Implantitis Lesions.
Clinical oral implants research • 2025 • Vol. 36 (8)
OBJECTIVES: The study aimed to investigate the relationship between cigarette smoking and macrophage polarization in peri-implantitis (PI) lesions. Additionally, it sought to characterize clinical, r…
Amerio, E; Monje, A; Munoz-Sanz, A
Distributions of orofacial two-point discrimination threshold: A cross-sectional study in healthy population and patients with pain-related temporomandibular disorders.
Archives of oral biology • 2025 • Vol. 176
OBJECTIVE: This study aimed to explore the distribution and difference of orofacial two-point discrimination threshold (2-PDT) between patients with pain-related Temporomandibular Disorders (TMDs) an…
Chen, L; Chen, T; Fu, Y