Research Papers
Low expression of miR-let-7a promotes cell growth and invasion through the regulation of c-Myc in oral squamous cell carcinoma.
Cell cycle (Georgetown, Tex.) • 2020 • Vol. 19 (15)
In oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC), abnormal expression of microRNAs has been extensively reported. MiR-let-7a has been validated as a critical regulator of multiple cancers, but the biological p…
Chen, Y; Fan, W; Luo, C
Engineered Prevascularization for Oral Tissue Grafting: A Systematic Review.
Tissue engineering. Part B, Reviews • 2020 • Vol. 26 (4)
Extensive dental and periodontal defects are frequent and with a limited regenerative potential. Tissue engineering could be a promising tool to obtain personalized oral grafts. However, current rese…
Devillard, R; Naveau, A; Remy, M
Oropharyngeal candidiasis in hospitalised COVID-19 patients from Iran: Species identification and antifungal susceptibility pattern.
Mycoses • 2020 • Vol. 63 (8)
BACKGROUND: Emergence of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is a major healthcare threat. Apparently, the novel coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2) is armed by special abilities to spread and dysregulate the i…
Ahmadikia, K; Boekhout, T; Dehghan Manshadi, S
Progressive Trigeminal Hypoesthesia.
JAMA otolaryngology-- head & neck surgery • 2020 • Vol. 146 (8)
Bourdillon, A; Edwards, H; Tower, J
TRG-AS1 is a potent driver of oncogenicity of tongue squamous cell carcinoma through microRNA-543/Yes-associated protein 1 axis regulation. RETRACTED
Cell cycle (Georgetown, Tex.) • 2020 • Vol. 19 (15)
The long noncoding RNA T cell receptor gamma locus antisense RNA 1 (TRG-AS1) plays an important role in glioblastoma progression. The objective of this study was to determine the expression status of…
Han, X; He, S; Li, L
Recent advances in orthognathic surgery.
Current opinion in otolaryngology & head and neck surgery • 2020 • Vol. 28 (4)
PURPOSE OF REVIEW: The aim of this article is to review the recent literature on orthognathic surgery for treatment of malocclusion and obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). The discussion outlines the refi…
Barrera, J; Jandali, D
Miniscrew mechanics for molar distalization and incisor intrusion in a patient with a Class II brachyfacial pattern and gummy smile.
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)
A gummy smile is one of the most problematic characteristics in patients with a Class II Division 2 malocclusion, and the correction of vertical position and incisor torque is often challenging for t…
Bellot-Arcis, C; Garcia-Sanz, V; Paredes-Gallardo, V
Severe bilateral ankyloblepharon filiforme adnatum.
Journal of AAPOS : the official publication of the American Association for Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus • 2020 • Vol. 24 (4)
We present a case of bilateral ankyloblepharon filiforme adnatum in 1-day-old girl and describe our surgical approach. The bands connecting the upper and lower eyelids of both eyes were severed using…
Elhusseiny, A; Hashem, H; Solyman, O
miR‑144‑3p inhibits tumor cell growth and invasion in oral squamous cell carcinoma through the downregulation of the oncogenic gene, EZH2.
International journal of molecular medicine • 2020 • Vol. 46 (2)
Accumulating evidence demonstrates that microRNAs (miRNAs or miRs) play important roles in the development and progression of human malignancies, including oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC); howeve…
Du, L; He, L; Liao, L
Risk of Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma Associated with Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms in the MicroRNA Binding Site of SGK3.
Genetic testing and molecular biomarkers • 2020 • Vol. 24 (8)
Objective: Serum/glucocorticoid regulated kinase is a serine/threonine kinase that is involved in regulating cell proliferation, apoptosis, the cell cycle, and ion channel function. The aim of this s…
Chen, Q; Wang, X; Wu, L
The missed root canal story: aren't we missing the point?
International endodontic journal • 2020 • Vol. 53 (8)
Leprince, J; Van Nieuwenhuysen, J
Forensic odontology with digital technologies: A systematic review.
Journal of forensic and legal medicine • 2020 • Vol. 74
Postmortem dental examinations play an important role in individual identification. In forensic odontology, individual identification is based on a traditional visual comparison of the antemortem den…
Ebata, K; Matsuda, S; Shimada, I
A randomized controlled study comparing guided bone regeneration with connective tissue graft to reestablish buccal convexity at implant sites: A 1-year volumetric analysis.
Clinical implant dentistry and related research • 2020 • Vol. 22 (4)
OBJECTIVES: To volumetrically compare guided bone regeneration (GBR) with connective tissue graft (CTG) to reestablish convexity at the buccal aspect of single implants. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Patien…
Cabeza, R; Cleymaet, R; Cosyn, J
Association between Tooth Loss and Stroke: A Systematic Review.
Journal of stroke and cerebrovascular diseases : the official journal of National Stroke Association • 2020 • Vol. 29 (8)
This systematic review aims to evaluate the association between tooth loss and stroke. The Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis (PRISMA) guidelines were followed. The PEC…
Bittencourt, L; Brandao, A; Couto, R
Reversible Peripheral Facial Nerve Palsy During Airplane Travel.
Aerospace medicine and human performance • 2020 • Vol. 91 (8)
BACKGROUND: Facial baroparesis is reversible palsy of the facial nerve that may occur due to a pressure change in the middle ear when ascending in an airplane or during scuba diving. The objective is…
Mikus, K; Pavlisa, G; Petravic, D
Patient-specific alloplastic endoprosthesis for reconstruction of the mandible following segmental resection: A case series.
Journal of cranio-maxillo-facial surgery : official publication of the European Association for Cranio-Maxillo-Facial Surgery • 2020 • Vol. 48 (8)
Reconstruction of mandibular discontinuity defects remains a challenge for maxillofacial surgeons. Despite vascularized free flaps representing the current gold standard for managing such defects, th…
Abou-ElFetouh, A; ElBeialy, W; Mounir, M
Prospects on Nano-Based Platforms for Antimicrobial Photodynamic Therapy Against Oral Biofilms.
Photobiomodulation, photomedicine, and laser surgery • 2020 • Vol. 38 (8)
Objective: This review clusters the growing field of nano-based platforms for antimicrobial photodynamic therapy (aPDT) targeting pathogenic oral biofilms and increase interactions between dental res…
Balhaddad, A; Collares, F; Garcia, I
Treatment options for large posterior restorations: a systematic review and network meta-analysis.
Journal of the American Dental Association (1939) • 2020 • Vol. 151 (8)
BACKGROUND: The best treatment option for large caries in permanent posterior teeth is still a matter of uncertainty in dental literature. The authors conducted a network meta-analysis to address the…
Cenci, M; Demarco, F; Leida, F
Management of the clinically N(0) neck in early-stage oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC). An EACMFS position paper.
Journal of cranio-maxillo-facial surgery : official publication of the European Association for Cranio-Maxillo-Facial Surgery • 2020 • Vol. 48 (8)
Metastasis of oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC) to the cervical lymph nodes has a significant impact on prognosis. Accurate staging of the neck is important in order to deliver appropriate treatmen…
Acero, J; Gulati, A; Holzle, F
[Chinese expert consensus on multiple primary cancers of hypopharynx and esophagus].
Zhonghua wai ke za zhi [Chinese journal of surgery] • 2020 • Vol. 58 (8)
Hypopharyngeal cancer and esophageal cancer often occur synchronously or metachronously. Timely screening, diagnosis and individual treatment are important to improve the prognosis of patients. At pr…