Research Papers
Effects of estrogen on root repair after orthodontically induced root resorption in ovariectomized rats.
American journal of orthodontics and dentofacial orthopedics : official publication of the American Association of Orthodontists, its constituent societies, and the American Board of Orthodontics • 2020 • Vol. 158 (2)
INTRODUCTION: This study aimed to investigate the effects of estrogen on root repair after orthodontically induced root resorption. METHODS: Seventy-two 6-week-old female Wistar rats were randomly di…
Duan, P; Li, T; Li, X
A closer look at the paralyzed face; a narrative review of the neurobiological basis for functional and aesthetic appreciation between patients with a left and a right peripheral facial palsy.
Journal of plastic, reconstructive & aesthetic surgery : JPRAS • 2020 • Vol. 73 (8)
BACKGROUND: The facial nerve or n. facialis (NVII) is the seventh cranial nerve and it is responsible for the innervation of the mimic muscles, the gustatory organ, and the secretomotor function to t…
Beurskens, C; Chaiet, S; de Jongh, F
Is SEMG recorded "hyperactivity" during mandibular rest a sign of dysfunctional jaw muscle activity and temporomandibular disorders (TMD)?
Journal of oral rehabilitation • 2020 • Vol. 47 (8)
BACKGROUND: Some authors state that above-normal surface electromyography (SEMG) levels during mandibular rest (MR) are a general sign of temporomandibular disorders (TMD). OBJECTIVE: The aim was to …
Buvarp, A; Dong, Y; Hu, J
Case Report: Successful Treatment with Miltefosine of Severe New World Mucosal Leishmaniasis Caused by Leishmania guyanensis.
The American journal of tropical medicine and hygiene • 2020 • Vol. 103 (2)
An 88-year-old man with mutilating mucosal leishmaniasis (ML) involving septal perforation, with granulomas in the pharynx and larynx, was treated with oral miltefosine, 50 mg three times/day for 28 …
Calvopina, M; Jijon, S; Kato, H
Identification of antigen-specific neutrophils in the tonsils with recurrent acute inflammation.
Autoimmunity • 2020 • Vol. 53 (5)
The pathogenesis of recurrent acute tonsillitis (Rtn) is to be further investigated. Polymorphonuclear neutrophils (PMN) often associate with the pathogenesis of acute and chronic inflammation. This …
Diao, W; Hu, S; Luo, X
Palatal needle-free anesthesia for upper molars extraction. A randomized clinical trial.
Journal of cranio-maxillo-facial surgery : official publication of the European Association for Cranio-Maxillo-Facial Surgery • 2020 • Vol. 48 (8)
BACKGROUND: The aim of this study was to compare the ability of liposomal and non-liposomal lidocaine and prilocaine in hydrogel formulations to promote topical anesthesia in palatal mucosa during up…
Amorim, K; Araujo, J; Dantas, A
Influence of ridge preservation procedures on extraction socket healing under antiresorptive therapy: An experimental study in rabbits.
Clinical implant dentistry and related research • 2020 • Vol. 22 (4)
BACKGROUND: To assess the influence of ridge preservation procedures on the healing of extraction sockets under antiresorptive therapy. MATERIAL AND METHODS: A total of 10 Dutch Belted rabbits were r…
Becker, J; Grotz, K; John, G
Effectiveness of tocilizumab in Behcet's disease: A systematic literature review.
Seminars in arthritis and rheumatism • 2020 • Vol. 50 (4)
OBJECTIVE: Behcet's disease is a systemic disorder with ocular, mucocutaneous, and vascular involvement. The efficacy of tumor necrosis factor inhibition has been established; however, that of interl…
Akiyama, M; Kaneko, Y; Takeuchi, T
The Business Case for a Successful Medical 3D Printing Program.
Academic radiology • 2020 • Vol. 27 (8)
Battaglia, J; Weadock, W
Implant survival after surgical treatment of peri-implantitis lesions by means of deproteinized bovine bone mineral with 10% collagen: 10-year results from a prospective study.
Clinical oral implants research • 2020 • Vol. 31 (8)
OBJECTIVES: To evaluate the 10-year outcomes of a regenerative surgical treatment of single peri-implantitis intrabony defects, by means of deproteinized bovine bone mineral with 10% collagen (DBBMC)…
Dalmasso, P; Fierravanti, L; Pittoni, D
MOPs and accelerated tooth movement: A biased conclusion?
American journal of orthodontics and dentofacial orthopedics : official publication of the American Association of Orthodontists, its constituent societies, and the American Board of Orthodontics • 2020 • Vol. 158 (2)
Alikhani, M; Khoo, E; Nervina, J
Authors' response.
American journal of orthodontics and dentofacial orthopedics : official publication of the American Association of Orthodontists, its constituent societies, and the American Board of Orthodontics • 2020 • Vol. 158 (2)
Ringgingon, L; Salah Fayed, M; Sivarajan, S
Dental implant-based oral rehabilitation in patients reconstructed with free fibula flaps: Clinical study with a follow-up 3 to 6 years.
Clinical implant dentistry and related research • 2020 • Vol. 22 (4)
BACKGROUND: Oral rehabilitation of patients after maxillofacial reconstructive surgery represents a challenge and stable prosthetic retention can be achieved with the use of dental implants. PURPOSE:…
Baj, A; Bolzoni, A; Del Fabbro, M
Challenges in dental implant provision and its management in general dental practice.
Journal of dentistry • 2020 • Vol. 99
OBJECTIVES: Dental implants have become a well-publicised treatment modality in dentistry. Implants are generally placed in the private sector by dentists who have undertaken further learning. The co…
Hill, K; Jayachandran, S; Walmsley, A
ENT manifestation in COVID-19 patients.
Auris, nasus, larynx • 2020 • Vol. 47 (4)
OBJECTIVE: to detect, analyze and discuss the different ear nose throat (ENT) manifestations those were reported in COVID19 positive patients in the reviewed and published literatures. METHODS: We pe…
El-Anwar, M; Elzayat, S; Fouad, Y
Prevalence and risk factors of interstitial lung disease in patients with primary Sjogren's syndrome: A systematic review and meta-analysis.
International journal of rheumatic diseases • 2020 • Vol. 23 (8)
OBJECTIVE: To systematically review the prevalence and risk factors for interstitial lung disease (ILD) in patients with primary Sjogren's syndrome (pSS). METHODS: We searched PubMed, Embase, and Coc…
Chen, H; Chen, Z; He, C
Accelerated outgrowth in cross-facial nerve grafts wrapped with adipose-derived stem cell sheets.
Journal of tissue engineering and regenerative medicine • 2020 • Vol. 14 (8)
In this study, we devised a novel cross-facial nerve grafting (CFNG) procedure using an autologous nerve graft wrapped in an adipose-derived stem cell (ADSC) sheet that was formed on a temperature-re…
Fujii, K; Hashimoto, K; Kamei, W
Antibiofilm and anti-caries effects of an experimental mouth rinse containing Matricaria chamomilla L. extract under microcosm biofilm on enamel.
Journal of dentistry • 2020 • Vol. 99
OBJECTIVE: This study evaluated the antibiofilm and anti-caries effects of an experimental mouth rinse containing aqueous extract of Matricaria chamomilla L. METHODS: Microcosm biofilm was produced o…
Braga, A; de Melo, F; Dokkedal, A
Forensic study of mechanical properties of dental fillings after immersion in marine environment.
Forensic science international • 2020 • Vol. 313
Human identification and postmortem intervals can be difficult to estimate when corpses are found in drowning situations, and forensic odontologists can bring valuable input to forensic science inves…
Bezerra, T; Oliveira, P; Salema, C
Effectiveness of in vitro primary coronal caries prevention with silver diamine fluoride - Chemical vs biofilm models.
Journal of dentistry • 2020 • Vol. 99
OBJECTIVES: The main goal of this study was to investigate the effectiveness of SDF and its individual components, silver (Ag(+)) and fluoride (F(-)) ions, in preventing enamel demineralization using…
Crystal, Y; Gregory, R; Lippert, F