Research Papers
Effect of combined colchicine-corticosteroid treatment on neutrophil/lymphocyte ratio: a predictive marker in Behcet disease activity.
Inflammopharmacology • 2020 • Vol. 28 (4)
BACKGROUND AND AIMS: Behcet's disease (BD) is an auto-immune vasculitis, characterized by episodic inflammation of multiple organs. The neutrophil to lymphocyte ratio (NLR) is used as a marker of inf…
Djaballah-Ider, F; Touil-Boukoffa, C
Analysis of the Intrinsic Predictors of Oronasal Fistula in Primary Cleft Palate Repair Using Intravelar Veloplasty.
The Cleft palate-craniofacial journal : official publication of the American Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Association • 2020 • Vol. 57 (8)
INTRODUCTION: The purpose of the present study was to investigate various factors of cleft palate and to analyze their effect on fistula occurrence following palatal muscle repair using intravelar ve…
Kang, M; Oh, T; Yi, C
Analysis of ocular surface damage and visual impact in patients with primary and secondary Sjogren syndrome.
Rheumatology international • 2020 • Vol. 40 (8)
The objective of this study is to review the ocular surface changes and complications of patients with Sjogren syndrome and assess their visual impact. A retrospective, cross-sectional, observational…
Jocelyn Rivera-Alvarado, I; Rodriguez-Garcia, A; Rodriguez-Gutierrez, L
Serum levels of 25-hydroxy-vitamin D in patients with oral squamous cell carcinoma: Making a case for chemoprevention.
Clinical and experimental dental research • 2020 • Vol. 6 (4)
OBJECTIVES: Serum level of vitamin D has been used as a predictor for cancer development. We intend to measure the baseline vitamin D level in patients with oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC) and to…
Albejadi, A; Aldhahri, S; Al-Fathani, S
Oral appliance therapy versus nasal continuous positive airway pressure in obstructive sleep apnea: A randomized, placebo-controlled trial on temporomandibular side-effects.
Clinical and experimental dental research • 2020 • Vol. 6 (4)
PURPOSE: To assess the differences in the frequency of clinical signs of temporomandibular disorder (TMD) pain and mandibular function impairment between mandibular advancement device (MAD) and nasal…
Aarab, G; Ahlberg, J; de Lange, J
Identification of a novel fusion gene, TRIM52-RACK1, in oral squamous cell carcinoma.
Molecular and cellular probes • 2020 • Vol. 52
Gene fusion is caused by the linkage of previously separate genes or sequences. Recently, an increasing number of novel fusion genes have been identified and associated with tumor progression, and se…
Chen, C; Li, K; Li, Y
Prognostic Significance of Lymph Node Status in p16+ Oropharyngeal Cancer After Surgical Treatment.
The Laryngoscope • 2020 • Vol. 130 (8)
OBJECTIVES/HYPOTHESIS: In this study, we retrospectively reviewed medical records of patients who underwent surgery for p16+ oropharyngeal cancer and analyzed the prognostic implications of pathologi…
Choi, E; Eo, T; Kim, S
Aquaporin3 (AQP3) expression in oral epithelium in oral lichen planus.
Experimental and molecular pathology • 2020 • Vol. 115
Lichen Planus is an autoimmune disease of skin and mucous membranes, including oral mucosa and genital organs, with the potential to undergo a malignant transformation. Xerostomia and the salivary gl…
Agha-Hosseini, F; Barati, H; Moosavi, M
Lemierre's syndrome: A forgotten and re-emerging infection.
Journal of microbiology, immunology, and infection = Wei mian yu gan ran za zhi • 2020 • Vol. 53 (4)
Lemierre's syndrome, also known as post-anginal septicemia or necrobacillosis, is characterized by bacteremia, internal jugular vein thrombophlebitis, and metastatic septic emboli secondary to acute …
Chen, F; Hsieh, S; Hsueh, P
Axial Triangle of the Maxillary Sinus, and its Surgical Implication With the Position of Maxillary Sinus Septa During Sinus Floor Elevation: A CBCT Analysis.
The Journal of oral implantology • 2020 • Vol. 46 (4)
The aim of this study was to measure the convexity of the lateral wall of the maxillary (Mx) sinus and identify the locational distribution of antral septa in relation to the zygomaticomaxillary butt…
Hong, S; Jung, J; Kim, G
Is There a Correlation Between Airway Volume and Maximum Constriction Area Location in Different Dentofacial Deformities?
Journal of oral and maxillofacial surgery : official journal of the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons • 2020 • Vol. 78 (8)
PURPOSE: The purpose of the present study was to correlate the airway volume and maximum constriction area (MCA) with the type of dentofacial deformity in patients who required orthognathic surgery. …
Albright, D; Bhamidipalli, S; Dos Santos, L
Constrictive (Obliterative) Bronchiolitis as Presenting Manifestation of Connective Tissue Diseases.
Journal of clinical rheumatology : practical reports on rheumatic & musculoskeletal diseases • 2020 • Vol. 26 (5)
BACKGROUND: Constrictive (obliterative) bronchiolitis (CB) is an uncommon form of obstructive lung disease that can occur in patients with identifiable causes including connective tissue diseases (CT…
Arcadu, A; Ryu, J
Prominent oncocytic metaplasia in pleomorphic adenoma: A potential diagnostic pitfall.
Diagnostic cytopathology • 2020 • Vol. 48 (8)
Pleomorphic adenoma (PA) is the most common salivary gland tumor. The cytological features of PA are well recognized, and its diagnosis is straightforward in most cases. Some metaplastic changes in P…
Fujisawa, T; Ishida, M; Ito, H
Mechanoadaptive strain and functional osseointegration of dental implants in rats.
Bone • 2020 • Vol. 137
Spatiotemporal implant-bone biomechanics and mechanoadaptive strains in peri-implant tissue are poorly understood. Physical and chemical characteristics of an implant-bone complex (IBC) were correlat…
Fakra, S; Ho, S; Kang, M
Histology of augmented autogenous bone covered by a platelet-rich fibrin membrane or deproteinized bovine bone mineral and a collagen membrane: A pilot randomized controlled trial.
Clinical oral implants research • 2020 • Vol. 31 (8)
OBJECTIVES: This study aimed to evaluate histologic and histomorphometric bone characteristics with a focus on vitality after lateral alveolar ridge augmentation using an autogenous bone graft as a b…
Erik Norholt, S; Hartlev, J; Isidor, F
Stability of Orthognathic Surgery in the Treatment of Condylar Osteochondroma Combined With Jaw Deformity by CT Measurements.
Journal of oral and maxillofacial surgery : official journal of the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons • 2020 • Vol. 78 (8)
PURPOSE: We evaluated the stability of orthognathic surgery in the treatment of unilateral condylar osteochondroma combined with jaw deformity. PATIENTS AND METHODS: Patients with unilateral condylar…
He, D; Lu, C; Xie, Q
The FiCTION trial: Child oral health-related quality of life and dental anxiety across three treatment strategies for managing caries in young children.
Community dentistry and oral epidemiology • 2020 • Vol. 48 (4)
OBJECTIVES: The FiCTION trial compared co-primary outcomes (dental pain and/or infection) and secondary outcomes (child oral health-related quality of life [COHRQOL], child dental anxiety, cost-effec…
Abouhajar, A; Chadwick, B; Clarkson, J
Does tobacco smoking predispose to apical periodontitis and endodontic treatment need? A systematic review and meta-analysis.
International endodontic journal • 2020 • Vol. 53 (8)
BACKGROUND: Controversial findings exist in the literature regarding the association between tobacco smoking and development of apical periodontitis or need for root canal treatment, with some studie…
Ferreira, C; Fidalgo, T; Maia, L
CD40 up-regulation on dendritic cells correlates with Th17/Treg imbalance in chronic periodontitis in young population.
Innate immunity • 2020 • Vol. 26 (6)
We aimed to discover the influence of age on the development of chronic periodontitis and illustrate the molecular mechanism in this process. Blood samples were collected from 63 chronic periodontiti…
Qin, X; Su, X; Zhang, J
Plaque disclosing agent as a guide for professional biofilm removal: A randomized controlled clinical trial.
International journal of dental hygiene • 2020 • Vol. 18 (3)
OBJECTIVES: To evaluate through computer software analysis, the efficacy of the use of a plaque disclosing agent as a visual guide for biofilm removal during professional mechanical plaque removal in…
Agosti, R; Calza, S; Mensi, M