Research Papers
Antibacterial and antifungal impacts of combined silver, zinc oxide, and chitosan nanoparticles within tissue conditioners of complete dentures in vitro.
Irish journal of medical science • 2020 • Vol. 189 (4)
BACKGROUND: Tissue conditioners are suitable places for colonization of microorganisms. A combination of tissue conditioners with antibacterial and antifungal materials inhibits the growth of microor…
Aeinfar, A; Akbarzadeh, A; Ghotaslou, R
Efficacy of occlusal splints in the treatment of temporomandibular disorders: a systematic review of randomized controlled trials.
Acta odontologica Scandinavica • 2020 • Vol. 78 (8)
OBJECTIVE: This systematic review aimed to assess the efficacy of occlusal splints in the treatment of temporomandibular disorders (TMDs). MATERIAL AND METHODS: This systematic review was conducted a…
Chen, J; He, K; Lin, C
Fine needle aspiration cytology of polymorphous adenocarcinoma of the salivary glands: A report of 11 patients and review of the literature.
Diagnostic cytopathology • 2020 • Vol. 48 (11)
BACKGROUND: Polymorphous adenocarcinoma (PAC) is a rare malignant tumor of the minor salivary glands. It has an infiltrative growth, variable architectural patterns, neurotropism and cellular monomor…
Gonzalez-Peramato, P; Gordillo, C; Jimenez-Heffernan, J
New Onset Alacrima as a Presenting Feature of a Skull Base Chondrosarcoma.
Ophthalmic plastic and reconstructive surgery • 2020 • Vol. 36 (6)
Acquired unilateral alacrima as a presenting sign of an intracranial tumor is exceptionally rare, and only described once previously in a case of nasopharyngeal carcinoma. The authors present a 32-ye…
Bucur, S; Hardwidge, C; Koenig, M
Effect of treatment with a full-occlusion biofeedback splint on sleep bruxism and TMD pain: a randomized controlled clinical trial.
Clinical oral investigations • 2020 • Vol. 24 (11)
OBJECTIVES: The purpose of the present study was to analyze treatment outcome with a full-occlusion biofeedback (BFB) splint on sleep bruxism (SB) and TMD pain compared with treatment with an adjuste…
Bergmann, A; Edelhoff, D; Erdelt, K
Evaluation of biochemical and clinical effects of hyaluronic acid on non-surgical periodontal treatment: a randomized controlled trial.
Irish journal of medical science • 2020 • Vol. 189 (4)
BACKGROUND: Recent studies reported that hyaluronic acid (HA) has anti-inflammatory, anti-edematous, and anti-bacterial activities in dentistry, particularly in gingival disorders caused by subgingiv…
Akbal, D; Altindal, D; Aydinyurt, H
Comparison of early and conventional autogenous secondary alveolar bone graft in children with cleft lip and palate: A systematic review.
Orthodontics & craniofacial research • 2020 • Vol. 23 (4)
PURPOSE: The literature is scarce on studies comparing secondary alveolar bone graft (SABG) performed early at approximately 5-6 years and at the conventional time at 9-11 years. This systematic lite…
Bartzela, T; Dos Santos, P; Drummond, R
Grading systems of oral cavity pre-malignancy: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
European archives of oto-rhino-laryngology : official journal of the European Federation of Oto-Rhino-Laryngological Societies (EUFOS) : affiliated with the German Society for Oto-Rhino-Laryngology - Head and Neck Surgery • 2020 • Vol. 277 (11)
PURPOSE: Oral potentially malignant disorders (OPMDs) may have varying degrees of oral epithelial dysplasia (OED). Traditional grading schemes separate OED into three-tiers (mild, moderate, and sever…
Chi, A; Day, T; Neville, B
Surgical sequence of neck dissection and primary tumor excision could impact the locoregional recurrence rates in oral squamous cell carcinoma.
Oral oncology • 2020 • Vol. 110
Devaraja, K
Bilateral versus ipsilateral neck dissection in oral and oropharyngeal cancer with contralateral cN0 neck.
European archives of oto-rhino-laryngology : official journal of the European Federation of Oto-Rhino-Laryngological Societies (EUFOS) : affiliated with the German Society for Oto-Rhino-Laryngology - Head and Neck Surgery • 2020 • Vol. 277 (11)
OBJECTIVE: Contralateral elective neck dissection (cEND) in oral and oropharyngeal squamous cell cancer (OC/OPC) is still a matter of debate. The current study analyzed the outcome in OC/OPC patients…
Bier, H; Jacob, S; Knopf, A
Periodontal disease classifications and incident coronary heart disease in the Atherosclerosis Risk in Communities study.
Journal of periodontology • 2020 • Vol. 91 (11)
BACKGROUND: Periodontal disease has been linked to coronary heart disease (CHD), but studies have been inconclusive. This study investigates the link between periodontal disease and incident CHD. MET…
Beck, J; Morelli, T; Moss, K
Salivary gland fine-needle aspiration cytology with the application of the Milan system for risk stratification and histological correlation: A retrospective 6-year study.
Diagnostic cytopathology • 2020 • Vol. 48 (11)
BACKGROUND: The Milan System for Reporting Salivary Gland Cytopathology (MSRSGC) is based on risk stratification. We presented our experience with fine-needle aspiration cytology (FNAC) for the diagn…
Clement, C; Faiz, S; Nawgiri, R
Effects of photobiomodulation with low-level laser therapy in burning mouth syndrome: A randomized clinical trial.
Oral diseases • 2020 • Vol. 26 (8)
BACKGROUND: Photobiomodulation (PBM) has proven to be effective in different painful conditions. OBJECTIVES: To assess the effect of photobiomodulation for pain management in burning mouth syndrome (…
Casanas, E; de Pedro, M; Hernandez, G
Stage pN3a in oral cancer: A redundant entity?
Oral oncology • 2020 • Vol. 110
Ali Abdalaty, A; Balasubramanian, D; Batstone, M
Development of an Outcome Measure of Observable Signs of Health and Well-Being in Infants With Orofacial Clefts.
The Cleft palate-craniofacial journal : official publication of the American Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Association • 2020 • Vol. 57 (11)
OBJECTIVE: To develop an outcomes instrument that assesses observations that can be reliably reported by caregivers and can be used to assess health of infants with a cleft lip or cleft lip and cleft…
Albert, M; Aspinall, C; Bautista, S
Which is the most suitable local anaesthetic when inferior nerve blocks are used for impacted mandibular third molar extraction? A network meta-analysis.
International journal of oral and maxillofacial surgery • 2020 • Vol. 49 (11)
The aim of this study was to compare the efficacy and safety of the different local anaesthetic agents for the extraction of impacted lower third molars. A network meta-analysis was performed of all …
Camps-Font, O; Cle-Ovejero, A; Coulthard, P
Chronic Odontogenic Rhinosinusitis: Optimization of Surgical Treatment Indications.
American journal of rhinology & allergy • 2020 • Vol. 34 (6)
BACKGROUND: The treatment of chronic odontogenic and nonodontogenic rhinosinusitis is different. It requires the elimination of odontogenic cause and optimal sinus surgical treatment. To date, there …
Kubilius, R; Leketas, M; Simuntis, R
Letter on "3D printed patient individualized models versus cadaveric models in an undergraduate Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Curriculum: Comparison of student's perceptions".
European journal of dental education : official journal of the Association for Dental Education in Europe • 2020 • Vol. 24 (4)
Andersen, S; Frithioff, A; Hastrup, J
Medical Intervention Alone vs Surgical Drainage for Treatment of Peritonsillar Abscess: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis.
Otolaryngology--head and neck surgery : official journal of American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery • 2020 • Vol. 163 (5)
OBJECTIVE: Peritonsillar abscesses (PTAs) are common emergency consultations for otolaryngologists. Medical management alone may offer satisfactory treatment without the risk associated with surgical…
Corsten, M; Curry, D; Forner, D
School-based Streptococcal A Sore-throat Treatment Programs and Acute Rheumatic Fever Amongst Indigenous Maori: A Retrospective Cohort Study.
The Pediatric infectious disease journal • 2020 • Vol. 39 (11)
BACKGROUND: Acute rheumatic fever (ARF) predominantly affects indigenous Maori schoolchildren in Bay of Plenty region, and more so male Maori students, especially when socioeconomically deprived. We …
Humby, J; Innes-Smith, S; Lennon, D