Research Papers
Biological responses to pediatric stainless steel crowns.
Journal of oral science • 2020 • Vol. 62 (3)
A systematic review was conducted to identify the biological responses, allergic reaction, hypersensitivity, toxicity, and ion release profile associated with pediatric stainless steel crowns (SSCs) …
Siddiqi, A; Zafar, S
Role of gene signatures combined with pathology in classification of oropharynx head and neck cancer.
Scientific reports • 2020 • Vol. 10 (1)
Treatment personalisation remains an unmet need in oropharynx cancer (OPC). We aimed to determine whether gene expression signatures improved upon clinico-pathological predictors of outcome in OPC. T…
Buffa, F; Dhawan, A; Gee, H
Clear aligners for maxillary anterior en masse retraction: a 3D finite element study.
Scientific reports • 2020 • Vol. 10 (1)
To evaluate tooth behaviours under various maxillary incisor retraction protocols for clear aligner therapy. A three-dimensional finite element model of maxillary dentition was constructed for first …
Jiang, T; Tang, G; Wang, H
Impact of SRY-Box Transcription Factor 11 Gene Polymorphisms on Oral Cancer Risk and Clinicopathologic Characteristics.
International journal of molecular sciences • 2020 • Vol. 21 (12)
Oral cancer is among the most common cancers worldwide and has become a major global health problem because of its relatively high morbidity and mortality rates. The sex-determining region on the Y-c…
Chen, M; Chou, C; Chuang, C
Contribution of Severe Dental Caries Induced by Streptococcus mutans to the Pathogenicity of Infective Endocarditis.
Infection and immunity • 2020 • Vol. 88 (7)
Streptococcus mutans, a major pathogen of dental caries, is regarded as a causative agent of infective endocarditis (IE), which mainly occurs in patients with underlying heart disease. However, it re…
Kitamura, T; Matayoshi, S; Nakano, K
Identifying Predictors of Levator Veli Palatini Muscle Contraction During Speech Using Dynamic Magnetic Resonance Imaging.
Journal of speech, language, and hearing research : JSLHR • 2020 • Vol. 63 (6)
Purpose The purpose of this study was to identify predictors of levator veli palatini (LVP) muscle shortening and maximum contraction velocity in adults with normal anatomy. Method Twenty-two Caucasi…
Blemker, S; Ellis, C; Fang, X
Construction and analysis of a lncRNA-miRNA-mRNA network based on competitive endogenous RNA reveal functional lncRNAs in oral cancer.
BMC medical genomics • 2020 • Vol. 13 (1)
BACKGROUND: A growing evidence suggests that long non-coding RNAs (lncRNAs) can function as a microRNA (miRNA) sponge in various diseases including oral cancer. However, the pathophysiological functi…
Ai, Z; Li, S; Wu, Y
Clinical efficacy of ceramic versus resin-based composite endocrowns in Chinese adults: study protocol for a randomized controlled trial.
Trials • 2020 • Vol. 21 (1)
BACKGROUND: Endocrown restoration is widely used to restore endodontically treated teeth. However, the clinical effects of different computer-aided design/computer-aided manufacturing (CAD/CAM) mater…
Chen, L; Gai, Y; Ling, Z
Oral mucocele in infant with an unusual presentation.
BMJ case reports • 2020 • Vol. 13 (6)
Mucocele is a benign lesion characterised by an extravasation or retention of mucous secretion in submucosal tissue from minor salivary glands. The occurrence of mucocele is common in the oral cavity…
Abdullah, A; Astekar, M; Singh, N
The neuro-pathophysiology of temporomandibular disorders-related pain: a systematic review of structural and functional MRI studies.
The journal of headache and pain • 2020 • Vol. 21 (1)
Chronic pain surrounding the temporomandibular joints and masticatory muscles is often the primary chief complaint of patients with temporomandibular disorders (TMD) seeking treatment. Yet, the neuro…
Chen, S; Gong, Q; He, S
Current Applications, Opportunities, and Limitations of AI for 3D Imaging in Dental Research and Practice.
International journal of environmental research and public health • 2020 • Vol. 17 (12)
The increasing use of three-dimensional (3D) imaging techniques in dental medicine has boosted the development and use of artificial intelligence (AI) systems for various clinical problems. Cone beam…
Bornstein, M; Hung, K; Tanaka, R
Periodontal condition and periodontal risk assessment in adult patients with cystic fibrosis.
Annals of agricultural and environmental medicine : AAEM • 2020 • Vol. 27 (2)
INTRODUCTION: The presence of chronic inflammation in the mouth, such as infectious disease of the periodontal tissues, may be the reservoir of microorganisms that are not usually present, including …
Borysewicz-Lewicka, M; Pawlaczyk-Kamienska, T; Sniatala, R
Angioedema after t-PA Infusion.
The New England journal of medicine • 2020 • Vol. 382 (25)
Carvalho Dias, M; Leal Rato, M
Factors associated with disparities in out-of-pocket expenditure on dental care: results from two cross-sectional national surveys.
Israel journal of health policy research • 2020 • Vol. 9 (1)
BACKGROUND: Socioeconomic differences in oral health and dental care utilization are a persistent problem in many high-income countries. We evaluated demographic, geographic and socioeconomic factors…
Benderly, M; Chetrit, A; Kalter-Leibovici, O
Technical note on introducing a digital workflow for newborns with craniofacial anomalies based on intraoral scans - part II: 3D printed Tubingen palatal plate prototype for newborns with Robin sequence.
BMC oral health • 2020 • Vol. 20 (1)
BACKGROUND: Orthodontic treatment of newborns and infants with Robin-Sequence using the Tubingen Palatal Plate (TPP) is a complex procedure that could benefit from simplification through digitalizati…
Arand, J; FRANK, K; Koos, B
Advances in Mast Cell Activation by IL-1 and IL-33 in Sjogren's Syndrome: Promising Inhibitory Effect of IL-37.
International journal of molecular sciences • 2020 • Vol. 21 (12)
Sjogren's syndrome (SS) is a chronic autoimmune inflammatory disease that affects primarily older women and is characterized by irreversible damage of the exocrine glands, including tear (xerophthalm…
Caraffa, A; Conti, P; Di Emidio, P
Application of IBM Watson to Support Literature Reviews: A Preliminary Experience in Restorative Dentistry.
Studies in health technology and informatics • 2020 • Vol. 270
Literature reviews are crucial in the choice of the best personalized material type and restauration type in restorative dentistry. We developed an IBM-Watson based system to support literature searc…
Barone, A; Derchi, G; Lardani, L
Nature and Diffusion of COVID-19-related Oral Health Information on Chinese Social Media: Analysis of Tweets on Weibo.
Journal of medical Internet research • 2020 • Vol. 22 (6)
BACKGROUND: Social media has become increasingly important as a source of information for the public and is widely used for health-related information. The outbreak of the coronavirus disease (COVID-…
Chu, G; Hua, F; Leung, Y
Integrative analysis of miRNAs-mRNAs reveals that miR-182 up-regulation contributes to proliferation and invasion of nasopharyngeal carcinoma by targeting PTEN.
Aging • 2020 • Vol. 12 (12)
OBJECTIVE: Several miRNAs have been found to be abnormally expressed during nasopharyngeal carcinoma development. Nevertheless, the interaction between miRNAs and downstream genes remains unexploited…
Chen, X; Huang, L; Ma, Y
Therapeutic Effect of Chemotherapy Cycle in Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma (NPC) Patients Who Developed Bone-Only Metastasis.
Medical science monitor : international medical journal of experimental and clinical research • 2020 • Vol. 26
BACKGROUND To compare the effects of chemotherapy dose escalation on survival and prognosis of nasopharyngeal carcinoma (NPC) patients who developed bone-only metastasis. MATERIAL AND METHODS Between…
Chen, K; Li, Y; Nong, S