Research Papers
Age and Preoperative Velar Closure Ratio Are Significantly Associated With Surgical Outcome of Furlow Double-Opposing Z-Plasty in Palatal Re-Repair.
Journal of oral and maxillofacial surgery : official journal of the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons • 2020 • Vol. 78 (3)
PURPOSE: The patient selection criteria for Furlow double-opposing Z-plasty in palatal re-repair remain obscure. This study investigated whether patients' preoperative characteristics significantly a…
Bo, Z; Cheng, X; Li, J
CT-like MRI using the zero-TE technique for osseous changes of the TMJ.
Dento maxillo facial radiology • 2020 • Vol. 49 (3)
OBJECTIVE: This study was conducted to assess the clinical usability of the zero-echo time (ZTE) technique of MRI for evaluating bone changes of the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) in comparison with C…
Choi, J; Choi, Y; Han, S
Photobiomodulation as oedema adjuvant in post-orthognathic surgery patients: A randomized clinical trial.
International orthodontics • 2020 • Vol. 18 (1)
OBJECTIVE: Photobiomodulation therapy (PBMT) has been used in multiple applications in general medicine as powerful anti-inflammatory, analgesic and reducing oedema in different parts of the body. Th…
Benjumea Marulanda, N; Dominguez Camacho, A; Moreno, M
Clinical efficacy of probiotics in the treatment of gingivitis: A systematic review and meta-analysis.
Australian dental journal • 2020 • Vol. 65 (1)
BACKGROUND: To evaluate the efficacy of probiotics in the treatment of gingivitis. METHODS: MEDLINE, EMBASE and CENTRAL were searched up to May 2019. Randomized controlled clinical trials (RCTs) and/…
Aati, S; Akram, Z; Fawzy, A
Long-Term Follow-Up of Antibody Titers Against Measles, Mumps, and Rubella in Recipients of Allogenic Hematopoietic Cell Transplantation.
Biology of blood and marrow transplantation : journal of the American Society for Blood and Marrow Transplantation • 2020 • Vol. 26 (3)
Outbreaks of viral infections, such as measles, are regularly observed and pose a serious threat to recipients of allogeneic hematopoietic cell transplantation (HCT). The questions of how long cellul…
Bogeholz, J; Gourri, E; Haralambieva, E
Do orthodontic patients develop more gingival recession in anterior teeth compared to untreated individuals? A systematic review of controlled studies.
International orthodontics • 2020 • Vol. 18 (1)
OBJECTIVE: To investigate, in an evidence-based manner, the contemporary available information regarding the development of gingival recession in the anterior teeth of orthodontically treated and age…
Alkhalidy, S; Athanasiou, A; Bin Bahar, B
Medication-Related Osteonecrosis of the Jaw-Comparison of Bone Imaging Using Ultrashort Echo-Time Magnetic Resonance Imaging and Cone-Beam Computed Tomography.
Investigative radiology • 2020 • Vol. 55 (3)
OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to compare bone imaging between ultrashort echo-time (UTE) magnetic resonance (MR) imaging and cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) as the reference standard in p…
Bedogni, A; Finkenstaedt, T; Guggenberger, R
Clinical and microbiological outcomes of photodynamic and systemic antimicrobial therapy in smokers with peri-implant inflammation.
Photodiagnosis and photodynamic therapy • 2020 • Vol. 29
AIM: To compare the effectiveness of two protocols in the treatment of peri-implant mucositis (p-iM) among cigarette smokers. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Three groups were randomized into (i) single sessi…
Abduljabbar, T; Al-Aali, K; Alhamoudi, N
Effect of ozone and diode laser (635 nm) in reducing orthodontic pain in the maxillary arch-a randomized clinical controlled trial.
Lasers in medical science • 2020 • Vol. 35 (2)
The effect of ozone, diode laser irradiation, and presence of teeth crowding/spacing on pain perception in orthodontic patient was tested. Overall, 76 patients [55 women and 21 men; age 35.1(6.4) yea…
Dominiak, M; Flieger, R; Grzech-Lesniak, K
Effect of gingival phenotype on the maintenance of periodontal health: An American Academy of Periodontology best evidence review.
Journal of periodontology • 2020 • Vol. 91 (3)
BACKGROUND: Gingival thickness, keratinized tissue width, and bone morphotype are three important parameters used to categorize periodontal phenotypes. These elements all play an important role in th…
Bassir, S; Kim, D; Nguyen, T
Clinical significance of serum bilirubin in primary Sjogren syndrome patients.
Journal of clinical laboratory analysis • 2020 • Vol. 34 (3)
OBJECTIVE: The purpose of our research was to demonstrate the clinical significance of serum bilirubin in primary Sjogren syndrome patients (pSS). PATIENTS AND METHODS: A total of 116 patients with p…
Mo, W; Qiu, Y; Su, Q
A multicentre audit to assess the effectiveness of the British Orthodontic Society 'Hold that Smile' retainer videos.
Journal of orthodontics • 2020 • Vol. 47 (1)
INTRODUCTION: Retention is a crucial part of orthodontic treatment; however, patients often do not wear their retainers as advised. The British Orthodontic Society developed the 'Hold that Smile' cam…
Caldwell, S; Chia, M; Cunningham, S
Intraductal carcinomas of the salivary glands: systematic review and classification of 93 published cases.
APMIS : acta pathologica, microbiologica, et immunologica Scandinavica • 2020 • Vol. 128 (3)
Intraductal carcinomas (IDCs) are rare, not well-characterized salivary gland tumors. A systematic literature review of pure IDCs (without stromal invasion) of low-grade (LG-IDCs) or high-grade (HG-I…
Palicelli, A
The potential of additive manufacturing technologies and their processing parameters for the fabrication of all-ceramic crowns: A review.
Journal of esthetic and restorative dentistry : official publication of the American Academy of Esthetic Dentistry ... [et al.] • 2020 • Vol. 32 (2)
OBJECTIVE: This article aims to provide a review of the additive manufacturing technologies and the processing parameters that have been investigated for the fabrication of all ceramic crowns. OVERVI…
Methani, M; Revilla-Leon, M; Zandinejad, A
Computer-Guided Arthrocentesis Using Patient-Specific Guides: A Novel Protocol for Treatment of Internal Derangement of the Temporomandibular Joint.
Journal of oral and maxillofacial surgery : official journal of the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons • 2020 • Vol. 78 (3)
PURPOSE: The aim of the present study was to evaluate the accuracy of 3-dimensionally (3D) printed patient-specific guides (PSGs) to direct the passage of inlet and outlet needles into the superior j…
Ali, S; Elbehairy, M; Galal, N
Accuracy of computer-assisted image analysis in the diagnosis of maxillofacial radiolucent lesions: A systematic review and meta-analysis.
Dento maxillo facial radiology • 2020 • Vol. 49 (3)
OBJECTIVES: This study aimed to search for scientific evidence concerning the accuracy of computer-assisted analysis for diagnosing maxillofacial radiolucent lesions. METHODS: A systematic review was…
Bernardino, I; Bittencourt, M; Blumenberg, C
Oral status, sense of coherence, religious-spiritual coping, socio-economic characteristics, and quality of life in young patients.
International journal of paediatric dentistry • 2020 • Vol. 30 (2)
BACKGROUND: Several factors can influence the oral health. AIM: To explore the clinical factors, individual characteristics, and environmental factors (religious-spiritual coping-RSC, sense of cohere…
Leao, A; Leite, I; Lenzi, M
An overview of radiological manifestations of acquired dental developmental disturbances in paediatric head and neck cancer survivors.
Dento maxillo facial radiology • 2020 • Vol. 49 (3)
OBJECTIVES: In paediatric cancer survivors treated with chemotherapy and radiotherapy therapy, late effects on dental development are quite common. Oral radiologists are not familiar with the radiogr…
Balgobind, B; Becking, E; Berkhout, E
Efficacy of intravenous immunoglobulins for laryngopharyngeal lesions and upper airway obstruction in epidermolysis bullosa acquisita.
Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology : JEADV • 2020 • Vol. 34 (3)
Dainichi, T; Honda, T; Kabashima, K
MicroRNA-21 promotes orthodontic tooth movement by modulating the RANKL/OPG balance in T cells.
Oral diseases • 2020 • Vol. 26 (2)
OBJECTIVES: The present study was designed to investigate the effects of microRNA-21 (miR-21) on orthodontic tooth movement. METHODS: The orthodontic tooth movement model was established in C57BL/6 a…
Du, J; Guo, L; Hou, Y