Research Papers
Agonist-induced 4-1BB activation prevents the development of Sjӧgren's syndrome-like sialadenitis in non-obese diabetic mice.
Biochimica et biophysica acta. Molecular basis of disease • 2020 • Vol. 1866 (3)
Activation of costimulatory receptor 4-1BB enhances T helper 1 (Th1) and CD8 T cell responses in protective immunity, and prevents or attenuates several autoimmune diseases by increasing Treg numbers…
You, B; Yu, Q; Zhou, J
Shaping specialist treatment of Stevens-Johnson syndrome/toxic epidermal necrolysis.
The British journal of dermatology • 2020 • Vol. 182 (3)
Creamer, D; Walsh, S
The RAS-PI3K-AKT-NF-kappaB pathway transcriptionally regulates the expression of BCL2 family and IAP family genes and inhibits apoptosis in fibrous epulis.
Journal of clinical laboratory analysis • 2020 • Vol. 34 (3)
BACKGROUND: Epulis has a tumor-like appearance but is considered to be a massive reactive lesion rather than a true neoplasia. Limited information about the pathogenesis of epulis is available. The p…
Chen, L; Fang, B; Jiang, Y
An evaluation of a throat discomfort visual analogue scale in chronic cough.
The European respiratory journal • 2020 • Vol. 55 (3)
Hull, J; Pavitt, M; Selby, J
"Aberrant sialylation plays a significant role in oral squamous cell carcinoma progression".
Journal of oral pathology & medicine : official publication of the International Association of Oral Pathologists and the American Academy of Oral Pathology • 2020 • Vol. 49 (3)
OBJECTIVE: Aberrant glycosylation, mainly sialylation and fucosylation, is recently considered as a major hallmark of cancer. Aberrant sialylation has long been associated with various neoplastic dis…
Mehta, K; Pandya, S; Patel, K
Cervical-transoral robotic nasopharyngectomy: A preclinical study.
Head & neck • 2020 • Vol. 42 (3)
BACKGROUND: We performed a preclinical study to assess the feasibility of the cervical-transoral robotic pharyngectomy procedure in surgery for nasopharyngeal cancer, where deep margins and vascular …
Gorphe, P; Moya-Plana, A; Stein, H
Effect of PEEK and PTFE coatings in fatigue performance of dental implant retaining screw joint: An in vitro study.
Journal of the mechanical behavior of biomedical materials • 2020 • Vol. 103
OBJECTIVES: Mechanical complications play a key role in failure of dental implants. Retaining screw loosening was one of the most commonly encountered. This study investigated the effect of PEEK and …
Chen, X; Li, Z; Ma, R
Success rate 1 year after apical surgery: a retrospective analysis.
Oral and maxillofacial surgery • 2020 • Vol. 24 (1)
PURPOSE: The aim of the current study was the retrospective analysis of the outcomes of teeth treated with apical surgery after a 1-year follow-up period. Furthermore, potential factors associated wi…
Bichsel, D; Rucker, M; Stadlinger, B
Use of resonance frequency analysis to evaluate the effects of surface properties on the stability of different implants.
Clinical oral implants research • 2020 • Vol. 31 (3)
OBJECTIVES: We performed a randomized clinical study evaluating the stability of implants with different surfaces (alkali-modified or sandblasted) via resonance frequency analysis (RFA). MATERIALS AN…
Ataoglu, H; Gursoytrak, B
KRAS mutations in implant-associated peripheral giant cell granuloma.
Oral diseases • 2020 • Vol. 26 (2)
OBJECTIVES: To investigate the molecular pathogenesis of implant-associated peripheral giant cell granuloma (IA-PGCG). METHODS: A convenience sample of 15 IA-PGCG cases was selected. Hotspot mutation…
Aguirre-Urizar, J; Chrcanovic, B; Fonseca, F
Prevention of dental caries by grape seed extract supplementation: A systematic review.
Nutrition and health • 2020 • Vol. 26 (1)
BACKGROUND: Dental caries are the most prominent chronic disease of children and adults worldwide, and facilitating evidence-based, preventative care for their prevention is critical. Caries are trad…
Carlson, B; Delimont, N
A Modified Method Using Double Computed Tomography Scan Procedure to Maintain Mandibular Width in Mandibular Reconstruction.
The Journal of craniofacial surgery • 2020 • Vol. 31 (2)
OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the use of a modified template system and double computed tomography scan procedure to maintain mandibular width in cases of mandibular reconstruc…
Shen, S; Shi, J; Wang, X
Multiple Treatment Meta-Analysis of Intra-Articular Injection for Temporomandibular Osteoarthritis.
Journal of oral and maxillofacial surgery : official journal of the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons • 2020 • Vol. 78 (3)
PURPOSE: The purpose of the present study was to compare the efficacy of intra-articular injections of different agents for temporomandibular osteoarthritis (TMJOA) using a network meta-analysis. MAT…
Fei, W; Liang, X; Liu, Y
Which Factors Affect the Long-Term Survival of Patients With Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma With Distant Metastasis?
Journal of oral and maxillofacial surgery : official journal of the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons • 2020 • Vol. 78 (3)
PURPOSE: The development of distant metastases (DMs) in patients with oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC) leads to dismal prospects for survival. The present study aimed to identify the risk factors …
Katakura, A; Kawachi, H; Nomura, T
The effect of botulinum toxin injections on bruxism: A systematic review.
Journal of oral rehabilitation • 2020 • Vol. 47 (3)
OBJECTIVE: To systematize evidence on the efficacy of botulinum toxin type A (BTA) in the treatment of bruxism measured through bite force or electromyography (EMG) at the masseter muscle. METHOD: Id…
Agren, M; Pettersson, M; Sahin, C
Pathologic response to neoadjuvant chemotherapy in HPV-associated oropharynx cancer.
Head & neck • 2020 • Vol. 42 (3)
BACKGROUND: A paradigm shift has led to de-escalation trials for the treatment of HPV-positive oropharynx cancer (OPC). The objective of this study was to assess the ability of tumor volume reduction…
Bouganim, N; Fuson, A; Joshi, A
Radiation treatment of soft palate squamous cell carcinoma.
Head & neck • 2020 • Vol. 42 (3)
BACKGROUND: To report our institution's experience treating soft palate squamous cell carcinoma with radiotherapy alone or combined with adjuvant chemotherapy and/or neck dissection for residual dise…
Amdur, R; Chera, B; Kirwan, J
Gingivitis and plaque scores among residents of low-income senior housing.
Gerodontology • 2020 • Vol. 37 (1)
OBJECTIVES: The purpose of this paper is to present Gingival Index (GI) and Plaque Scores (PS) of older and disabled adults living in low-income senior housing and their association with sociodemogra…
Grady, J; Ha, T; Lalla, R
Lymphatic mapping with SPECT-CT for evaluation of contralateral drainage in lateralized oropharyngeal cancers using an awake injection technique.
Head & neck • 2020 • Vol. 42 (3)
BACKGROUND: Risk of contralateral nodal metastases in oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma (OPSCC) is currently based on clinical risk factors. We propose lymphatic mapping with single photon emissi…
Chepeha, D; Cooper, R; de Almeida, J
Potential pitfalls in incorporating plasma Epstein-Barr virus DNA in the management of nasopharyngeal carcinoma.
Head & neck • 2020 • Vol. 42 (3)
BACKGROUND: This study identifies potential pitfalls in incorporating plasma Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) DNA into the management of nasopharyngeal carcinoma (NPC). METHODS: A total of 208 NPC patients w…
Hung, J; Ng, W; Wong, E