Research Papers
Castleman Disease of the Parotid Gland: A Case Report.
Journal of oral and maxillofacial surgery : official journal of the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons • 2020 • Vol. 78 (3)
Castleman disease is a rare lymphoproliferative disorder characterized by the formation of painless hyperplastic lymph nodes. It can affect any lymph nodes of the body but rarely affects the salivary…
Qiu-Xu, W; Wei-Xian, L; Xiao-Dong, L
Proceedings From the Clinical and Scientific Innovations in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Conference 2019.
Journal of oral and maxillofacial surgery : official journal of the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons • 2020 • Vol. 78 (3)
Aghaloo, T; Bouloux, G; Campbell, J
Persistent serological activity in primary Sjogren's syndrome.
Clinical rheumatology • 2020 • Vol. 39 (3)
To assess the presence of persistent serological activity and its association with clinical outcomes in primary Sjogren's syndrome. Clinical charts of 275 patients were reviewed retrospectively. Pers…
Astudillo-Angel, M; Cortes-Munoz, D; Hernandez-Molina, G
Clinical outcomes of patients with nasopharyngeal carcinoma treated with antibiotics for radiation-induced mucositis: a retrospective study.
The Journal of international medical research • 2020 • Vol. 48 (3)
OBJECTIVE: To examine the effects of antibiotic administration on radiation-induced oral and oropharyngeal mucositis, and on the prognosis of patients with nasopharyngeal carcinoma (NPC). METHODS: We…
Li, M; Liu, F; Lu, J
Oblique Plane Cutting of Cone Beam Computed Tomography Analysis on the Safe Zone for Micro-Implants of Maxillary Molar Region.
The Journal of craniofacial surgery • 2020 • Vol. 31 (2)
OBJECTIVE: To explore the safe zone for micro-implants of the maxillary molar region by oblique plane cutting mode of cone beam computed tomography (CBCT). METHODS: Thirty-nine patients with orthodon…
Wang, C; Wang, G; Wu, J
Hypertension and Diabetes Are Associated With Clinical Characteristics in Patients Undergoing Microvascular Decompression for Hemifacial Spasm.
The Journal of craniofacial surgery • 2020 • Vol. 31 (2)
OBJECTIVES: The aim of the present study is to investigate effect of hypertension and diabetes on neuroelectrophysiology, outcomes and complications in patients with hemifacial spasm (HFS) treated by…
Li, S; Min, L; Sun, Q
Annual Report on Children's Healthcare: Healthcare Access and Utilization by Obesity Status in the United States.
Academic pediatrics • 2020 • Vol. 20 (2)
OBJECTIVE: To examine access to care and utilization patterns across a set of healthcare measures by obesity status and socio-demographic characteristics among children. METHODS: Nationally represent…
Berdahl, T; Biener, A; Guevara, J
Feasibility of 3D printed salivary duct models for sialendoscopic skills training: preliminary report.
European archives of oto-rhino-laryngology : official journal of the European Federation of Oto-Rhino-Laryngological Societies (EUFOS) : affiliated with the German Society for Oto-Rhino-Laryngology - Head and Neck Surgery • 2020 • Vol. 277 (3)
PURPOSES: To explore the feasibility of 3D printed salivary duct models for the sialendoscopic skills training. METHODS: Healthy volunteers and patients affected by obstructive salivary gland disorde…
Aprile, F; Auricchio, F; Avato, I
Inter-fraction robustness of intensity-modulated proton therapy in the post-operative treatment of oropharyngeal and oral cavity squamous cell carcinomas.
The British journal of radiology • 2020 • Vol. 93 (1107)
OBJECTIVE: To evaluate dosimetric consequences of inter-fraction setup variation and anatomical changes in patients receiving multifield optimised (MFO) intensity modulated proton therapy for post-op…
Aznar, M; Dong, L; Fotouhi-Ghiam, A
Autologous Fat Transplantation to Improve Lip Contour in Secondary Cleft Lip Deformity.
The Journal of craniofacial surgery • 2020 • Vol. 31 (2)
The insufficient volume of lip is one of the pathological problems of cleft lip, despite that the cleft lip the muscles and skin are repositioned. Autologous fat is an ideal material for soft tissue …
Wang, J; Yu, L; Zhang, Y
Analysis of blink activity and anomalous eyelid movements in patients with hemifacial spasm.
Graefe's archive for clinical and experimental ophthalmology = Albrecht von Graefes Archiv fur klinische und experimentelle Ophthalmologie • 2020 • Vol. 258 (3)
To assess spontaneous blinking and anomalous eyelid movements in patients with hemifacial spasm with an emphasis on interocular differences. Spontaneous eyelid movements were registered bilaterally f…
Belfort, R; Cruz, A; Gameiro, G
Degree of conversion and microhardness of bulk-fill dental composites polymerized by LED and QTH light curing units.
Journal of oral biosciences • 2020 • Vol. 62 (1)
OBJECTIVES: The degree of monomer conversion is crucial in determining the mechanical and clinical performance of dental resin composites. This study investigated the polymerization adequacy of two b…
Fadavi, F; Hooshmand, T; Jafari-Semnani, S
Trimodal embolization of juvenile nasopharyngeal angiofibroma with intracranial extension.
International journal of pediatric otorhinolaryngology • 2020 • Vol. 130
OBJECTIVES/PURPOSE: 1. Understand three different techniques for embolization of juvenile nasal angiofibroma (JNA) and assess their combined efficacy. 2. Perform successful endoscopic intralesional e…
Beckmann, N; DiNitto, J; Elijovich, L
Evidence for a significant role of B-cells in the pathogenesis of oral lichen planus: Preliminary results of a cross-sectional study.
Journal of cutaneous pathology • 2020 • Vol. 47 (3)
Gallo, C; Innocentini, L; Jacinto, R
Clinical and patient-centred long-term results of root coverage using the envelope technique in a private practice setting: 10-year results-A case series.
Journal of clinical periodontology • 2020 • Vol. 47 (3)
AIM: Evaluation of long-term results after connective tissue graft (CTG) using the envelope technique and the effect on patient-centred outcomes (Oral Health Impact Profile: OHIP) in a private practi…
Dannewitz, B; Eickholz, P; Hansmeier, U
Variant in ERAP1 promoter region is associated with low expression in a patient with a Behcet-like MHC-I-opathy.
Journal of human genetics • 2020 • Vol. 65 (3)
Behcet disease (BD) is an immune-mediated disease. The cause of BD remains unknown, but the existence of multiple pathological pathways is suspected, including different genetic factors. Polymorphism…
Aukrust, P; Dimopoulou, C; Lundgren, J
Characterization of macrophages infiltrating peri-implantitis lesions.
Clinical oral implants research • 2020 • Vol. 31 (3)
OBJECTIVES: The mechanisms involved in the initiation and progression of peri-implantitis lesions are poorly understood. It was the aim to determine the content and activation status of macrophages p…
Castilho, R; Fretwurst, T; Garaicoa-Pazmino, C
Effects of clear aligner therapy for Class II malocclusion on upper airway morphology and daytime sleepiness in adults: A case series.
International orthodontics • 2020 • Vol. 18 (1)
INTRODUCTION: To evaluate the effects of clear aligner therapy (CAT) on the upper airway dimensions and on daytime sleepiness in adults with dentoskeletal Class II malocclusion. METHODS: This study w…
Al-Jewair, T; Giangreco, T; Kurtzner, K
Neutrophil extracellular traps (NETs) formation induced by TGF-beta in oral lichen planus - Possible implications for the development of oral cancer.
Immunobiology • 2020 • Vol. 225 (2)
Oral Potentially Malignant Disorders (OPMDs) including Oral Lichen Planus (OLP) are associated with risk of transformation to oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC). Available data show that innate immu…
Borys, J; Garley, M; Grubczak, K
Impact of Treating Oral Disease on Preventing Vascular Diseases: A Model-Based Cost-effectiveness Analysis of Periodontal Treatment Among Patients With Type 2 Diabetes.
Diabetes Care • 2020 • Vol. 43 (3)
OBJECTIVE: Previous randomized trials found that treating periodontitis improved glycemic control in patients with type 2 diabetes (T2D), thus lowering the risks of developing T2D-related microvascul…
Choi, S; Pandya, A; Sima, C