Research Papers
A systematic review on the expression of bcl-2 in the nonsyndromic odontogenic keratocyst: should it be considered a cyst or a tumor?
Oral and maxillofacial surgery • 2020 • Vol. 24 (3)
The purpose of this study is to find out if the biological behavior and the capacity of the odontogenic keratocyst (OKC) in maintaining pathologic cells alive are more similar to the dentigerous cyst…
Naclerio-Homem, M; Slusarenko da Silva, Y
In vitro evaluation of enamel surface roughness and morphology after orthodontic debonding: Traditional cleanup systems versus polymer bur.
International orthodontics • 2020 • Vol. 18 (3)
INTRODUCTION: The primary aim of this randomized in vitro study was to compare the effectiveness of carbide, fibreglass and polymer burs on resinous remnant removal after bracket debonding, by the ev…
Arana-Chavez, V; Augusto, M; Neupmann Feres, M
Clinical and radiographic assessment of circular versus triangular cross-section neck Implants in the posterior maxilla: A 1-year randomized controlled trial.
Clinical oral implants research • 2020 • Vol. 31 (9)
OBJECTIVES: Implants with a triangular neck were recently introduced to limit peri-implant bone loss. The primary objective of this randomized controlled trial was to compare peri-implant bone change…
Aouini, W; Lambert, F; Lecloux, G
Evaluation of bond strength of molar orthodontic tubes subjected to reinforcement with flowable and bonding resins.
Journal of orofacial orthopedics = Fortschritte der Kieferorthopadie : Organ/official journal Deutsche Gesellschaft fur Kieferorthopadie • 2020 • Vol. 81 (5)
OBJECTIVE: The goal was to evaluate the adhesive shear bond strength (SBS) of orthodontic tubes bonded to molar teeth and reinforced with Transbond XT (3M Science, St. Paul, MN, USA) and flowable res…
Azevedo, M; Estrela, C; Freitas, J
Geriatric Ferrets.
The veterinary clinics of North America. Exotic animal practice • 2020 • Vol. 23 (3)
Ferrets are considered geriatric at 3 years of age. Twice-yearly physical examinations with additional testing finds problems and leads to prompt treatments that extend quality of life for the ferret…
Johnson-Delaney, C
Caution in the use of TissuePatchDS-P() in drainless benign superficial parotidectomy, a pilot study: Our experience in three patients.
Clinical otolaryngology : official journal of ENT-UK ; official journal of Netherlands Society for Oto-Rhino-Laryngology & Cervico-Facial Surgery • 2020 • Vol. 45 (5)
Bird, J; King, E; Mirza, A
A 4-year-old boy with Lemierre's syndrome caused by methicillin-sensitive Staphylococcus aureus.
Journal of infection and public health • 2020 • Vol. 13 (9)
A pre-school aged boy presented to the Pediatric Emergency Department with a high grade fever and neck pain and stiffness. Blood culture was positive for methicillin-sensitive Staphylococcus aureus (…
Alanazi, S; Alfattoh, N; Bawazeer, M
Tunnel technique with connective tissue graft versus coronally advanced flap with enamel matrix derivate for root coverage: 2-year results of an RCT using 3D digital measuring for volumetric comparison of gingival dimensions.
Journal of clinical periodontology • 2020 • Vol. 47 (9)
AIM: The aim of this randomized clinical trial was to compare clinical and volumetric outcomes of tunnel technique (TUN) with subepithelial connective tissue graft (CTG) versus coronally advanced fla…
Hurzeler, M; Petsos, H; Rebele, S
Hematogenous apoptotic mechanism in salivary glands in chronic periodontitis.
Archives of oral biology • 2020 • Vol. 117
OBJECTIVE: The aim of the study is to investigate the apoptotic mechanism in salivary glands in the rat experimental periodontitis model. DESIGN: A rat periodontitis model was prepared by using a lig…
Ariyoshi, W; Fujita-Yoshigaki, J; Hitomi, S
Does the Type of Solvent in Dental Adhesives Influence the Clinical Performance of Composite Restorations Placed in Noncarious Cervical Lesions? A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis.
Operative dentistry • 2020 • Vol. 45 (5)
CLINICAL RELEVANCE: According to the clinical and scientific evidence presented in this systematic review and meta-analysis, dental adhesives containing either organic solvent (acetone or alcohol) ca…
Giannini, M; Lins, R; Magno, M
Effects of alcohol and nicotine consumption on the development of apical periodontitis in rats: a correlative micro-computed tomographic, histological and immunohistochemical study.
International endodontic journal • 2020 • Vol. 53 (9)
AIM: To evaluate the effects of alcohol and nicotine, when used alone or simultaneously, in the development of apical periodontitis induced in rats, using a correlative analytic approach with micro-C…
Ferreira, C; Guimaraes, A; Lima, C
Computer-assisted surgery for replacement of the temporomandibular joint with customized prostheses: can we validate the results?
Oral and maxillofacial surgery • 2020 • Vol. 24 (3)
PURPOSE: Replacing the temporomandibular joint poses an important challenge to maxillofacial surgeons, and for certain disorders, it represents the treatment's gold standard. Computer-assisted surger…
Argibay, M; Boccalatte, L; Figari, M
The Association Between Concurrence of Infection and the Onset of Severe Eruption or Liver Injury in Patients Using Antipyretic Analgesics: A Matched, Nested Case-Control Study.
Journal of clinical pharmacology • 2020 • Vol. 60 (9)
Stevens-Johnson syndrome (SJS) and toxic epidermal necrosis (TEN) or drug-induced liver injury (DILI) are severe drug-induced reactions, known as idiosyncratic drug reactions. It is believed that imm…
Imatoh, T; Sai, K; Saito, Y
Implication of hsa_circ_0028007 in reinforcing migration, invasion, and chemo-tolerance of nasopharyngeal carcinoma cells.
Journal of clinical laboratory analysis • 2020 • Vol. 34 (9)
BACKGROUND: Given the reliability of circRNAs in symbolizing cancer progression, this investigation was designed to expound the involvement of hsa_circ_0028007 in regulating chemosensitivity of nasop…
Chuan, Z; Hui, Z; Jiafeng, Z
Comparison of different diagnostic techniques in detecting smooth surface caries in primary molars using the histological gold standard: An in vitro study.
Photodiagnosis and photodynamic therapy • 2020 • Vol. 31
OBJECTIVE: This in vitro study evaluated the caries status of the smooth surfaces of primary molars using the DIAGNOdent pen, Vistacam iX, and Bitewing radiography as compared to histologic assessmen…
Argani, P; Baghalian, A; Bahramian, H
Survival impacts of different nodal characteristics and T-classification in N3 nasopharyngeal carcinoma patients.
Oral oncology • 2020 • Vol. 108
OBJECTIVES: We investigated the survival impacts of various nodal characteristics and T-classification on nasopharyngeal carcinoma (NPC) patients with the 8th AJCC/UICC staging criteria N3. MATERIALS…
Ho, C; Huang, P; Lan, M
The influence of cigarette smoke on colour stability and friction property of aesthetic orthodontic wires-In vitro study.
International orthodontics • 2020 • Vol. 18 (3)
OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the colour stability and friction property of aesthetic orthodontic wires when exposed to cigarette smoke. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Forty-eight samples of aesthetic orthodontic w…
Castro, A; Copello, F; Nojima, L
Reflux and dental disorders in the pediatric population: A systematic review.
International journal of pediatric otorhinolaryngology • 2020 • Vol. 136
OBJECTIVES: To investigate the role of laryngopharyngeal reflux (LPR) or gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) in the development of dental disorders in pediatric population. METHODS: PubMed, Scopus…
Barillari, M; Ben Abdelouahed, F; Calvo-Henriquez, C
Facial aesthetic evaluation of rehabilitation effects in edentulous patients with varying degrees of residual ridge resorption by 3D stereophotogrammetry.
Journal of oral rehabilitation • 2020 • Vol. 47 (9)
BACKGROUND: Residual ridge resorption impairs patients' satisfaction with complete denture (CD) treatment, but influence of bone resorption on the aesthetic rehabilitation of edentulous patients stil…
Guo, Y; Tang, J; Wang, C
Stapedectomy in patients with dehiscent and prolapsed facial nerve.
American journal of otolaryngology • 2020 • Vol. 41 (5)
OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study is to apply the modified stapedectomy technique in cases with dehiscent and prolapsed facial nerve canal, and to compare the postoperative results with those with nor…
Aksoy, F; Dagistanli, N; Degirmenci, N