Research Papers
A retrospective analysis of the complication rate after SARPE in 111 cases, and its relationship to patient age at surgery.
Journal of cranio-maxillo-facial surgery : official publication of the European Association for Cranio-Maxillo-Facial Surgery • 2020 • Vol. 48 (5)
PURPOSE: Surgically assisted rapid palatal expansion (SARPE) is a well-known surgical intervention for treating maxillary transverse deficiencies (MTDs). This investigation aimed to evaluate the comp…
Da Costa Senior, O; Eman, S; Politis, C
Metformin treatment decreases the expression of cancer stem cell marker CD44 and stemness related gene expression in primary oral cancer cells.
Archives of oral biology • 2020 • Vol. 113
OBJECTIVE: Metformin, a common drug for diabetes treatment has shown promising characteristics against wide types of cancer cells in vitro as well as in vivo in the context of halted growth of cancer…
Patil, S
Powering the Gracilis for Facial Reanimation: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of Outcomes Based on Donor Nerve.
JAMA otolaryngology-- head & neck surgery • 2020 • Vol. 146 (5)
IMPORTANCE: Free gracilis transfer for dynamic reanimation in chronic facial paralysis is the gold standard, but there remains a need to better understand outcomes with respect to the donor nerve. OB…
Chi, J; Kallogjeri, D; Vila, P
Social, emotional, and behavioral problems and parent-reported sleep bruxism in schoolchildren.
Journal of the American Dental Association (1939) • 2020 • Vol. 151 (5)
BACKGROUND: A number of theories associate emotional factors with the triggering of sleep bruxism (SB). Few studies have used validated instruments to assess psychological characteristics and SB in c…
Bach, S; Boscato, N; Brancher, L
An unusual presentation of supernumerary teeth in the mastoid bone.
The British journal of oral & maxillofacial surgery • 2020 • Vol. 58 (4)
He, Y; Ma, L; Zhang, D
Biogenic synthesis and antimicrobial activity of silica-coated silver nanoparticles for esthetic dental applications.
Journal of dentistry • 2020 • Vol. 96
OBJECTIVES: this study aimed to synthesize AgNPs from green tea (GT) extract, forming GT-AgNPs, and to coat their surfaces with silica, resulting in light-colored Ag@SiO(2) nanoparticles. MATERIALS A…
Bueno-Silva, B; Goncalves, F; Rodrigues, M
Minimally Invasive Management of Implant-Supported Rehabilitation in the Posterior Maxilla, Part II. Surgical Techniques and Decision Tree.
The International journal of periodontics & restorative dentistry • 2020 • Vol. 40 (3)
Insufficient crestal bone is a common feature encountered in the edentulous posterior maxilla due to atrophy of the alveolar ridge and maxillary sinus pneumatization. Numerous surgical techniques, gr…
Bernardello, F; Bertoldi, C; Lombardi, T
Lip Repositioning Surgery Using an Er,Cr:YSGG Laser: A Case Series.
The International journal of periodontics & restorative dentistry • 2020 • Vol. 40 (3)
Excessive gingival display (EGD) is a common esthetic concern. Lip repositioning surgery (LRS) was introduced as one of the treatment options to manage EGD. LRS can be used for skeletally and/or musc…
Lee, J; Lim, H; Park, J
The stress hormone norepinephrine promotes tumor progression through beta2-adrenoreceptors in oral cancer.
Archives of oral biology • 2020 • Vol. 113
OBJECTIVE: Chronic stress hormone norepinephrine (NE) has been previously reported to play a role in the development of cancer, but the correlation between NE and oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC) …
Chen, W; Li, C; Li, L
iRhom2 in the pathogenesis of oral squamous cell carcinoma.
Molecular biology reports • 2020 • Vol. 47 (5)
iRhom2 is an inactive rhomboid protease involved in diverse signalling events. It has been implicated in the pathogenesis of a number of cancer types, including oesophageal and ovarian cancer, while …
Agwae, M; Ben Salah, K; Greaney, F
Chlorhexidine-modified nanotubes and their effects on the polymerization and bonding performance of a dental adhesive.
Dental materials : official publication of the Academy of Dental Materials • 2020 • Vol. 36 (5)
OBJECTIVES: The purpose of this study was to synthesize chlorhexidine (CHX)-encapsulated aluminosilicate clay nanotubes (Halloysite(R), HNTs) and to incorporate them into the primer/adhesive componen…
Bottino, M; Cook, N; Diefenderfer, K
Obturation and Tissue Transfer for Large Craniofacial Defects.
Oral and maxillofacial surgery clinics of North America • 2020 • Vol. 32 (2)
Reconstruction of large craniofacial defects requires several factors to be considered before deciding on the best reconstructive option. This article discusses various factors taken into considerati…
Ghali, G; Patel, S; Schmidt, C
Orthodontic Considerations for Cleft Orthognathic Surgery.
Oral and maxillofacial surgery clinics of North America • 2020 • Vol. 32 (2)
Preparation and planning for orthognathic surgery in late adolescence depends on the complexity of unresolved problems with which the patient presents. Different strategies are presented to address t…
Edwards, S; Hammoudeh, J; Urata, M
Facial nerve paralysis in 64 equids: Clinical variables, diagnosis, and outcome.
Journal of veterinary internal medicine • 2020 • Vol. 34 (3)
BACKGROUND: Facial nerve paralysis (FNP) in equids is not well described in the veterinary literature. OBJECTIVE: To investigate the causes of FNP and associations among clinical variables, diagnosis…
Boorman, S; Johnson, A; Scherrer, N
Reproducibility of laboratory scanning of multiple implants in complete edentulous arch: Effect of scan bodies.
Journal of dentistry • 2020 • Vol. 96
OBJECTIVES: To evaluate the reproducibility of complete arch scanning with multiple implant scan bodies using a laboratory scanner. METHODS: A master model of edentulous maxillary arch with 6 implant…
Lam, W; Pan, Y; Pow, E
A biodegradable multifunctional nanofibrous membrane for periodontal tissue regeneration.
Acta biomaterialia • 2020 • Vol. 108
Biomaterial-based membranes represent a promising therapeutic option for periodontal diseases. Although conventional periodontal membranes function greatly in preventing the ingrowth of both fibrobla…
Aldalbahi, A; El-Newehy, M; He, X
Longitudinal changes in the dental arches and soft tissue profile of untreated subjects with normal occlusion.
Journal of orofacial orthopedics = Fortschritte der Kieferorthopadie : Organ/official journal Deutsche Gesellschaft fur Kieferorthopadie • 2020 • Vol. 81 (3)
AIM: The aim of this study was to analyze dental and soft tissue profile development in children with normal occlusions to establish age- and gender-specific reference intervals for German children d…
Finke, H; McNamara, J; Mueller-Hagedorn, S
FIG4 mutations leading to parkinsonism and a phenotypical continuum between CMT4J and Yunis Varon syndrome.
Parkinsonism & related disorders • 2020 • Vol. 74
BACKGROUND: Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease type 4J (CMT4J) originates from mutations in the FIG4 gene and leads to distal muscle weakness. Two null alleles of FIG4 cause Yunis Varon syndrome with severe…
Boesch, S; Kernstock, C; Korenke, G
Coronavirus Disease 19 (COVID-19): Implications for Clinical Dental Care.
Journal of endodontics • 2020 • Vol. 46 (5)
The recent spread of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) and its associated coronavirus disease has gripped the entire international community and caused widespread public he…
Ather, A; Diogenes, A; Hargreaves, K
Odontogenic Sinusitis: Current Concepts in Diagnosis and Treatment.
Immunology and allergy clinics of North America • 2020 • Vol. 40 (2)
Odontogenic sinusitis is a unique cause of sinus disease that deserves special consideration. An astute clinician can elicit historical findings such as recent dental work, and symptoms such as unila…
Newsome, H; Poetker, D