Research Papers
The Appearance of 4-Hydroxy-2-Nonenal (HNE) in Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Oropharynx.
Molecules (Basel, Switzerland) • 2020 • Vol. 25 (4)
Tumor growth is associated with oxidative stress, which causes lipid peroxidation. The most intensively studied product of lipid peroxidation is 4-hydroxy-2-nonenal (HNE), which is considered as a "s…
Jakovcevic, A; Jakovcevic, D; Prgomet, D
MicroRNA expression profiling analysis in serum for nasopharyngeal carcinoma diagnosis.
Gene • 2020 • Vol. 727
BACKGROUND: Circulating microRNAs have become reliable sources of non-invasive biomarkers for cancer diagnosis. miRNA expression analysis in blood circulation for the identification of novel signatur…
He, X; Zhang, H; Zhang, S
Association Between Periodontitis and Nosocomial Pneumonia: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of Observational Studies.
Oral health & preventive dentistry • 2020 • Vol. 18 (1)
PURPOSE: To assess the relationship between periodontitis and nosocomial pneumonia in intensive care unit (ICU) patients. MATERIALS AND METHODS: The present study was conducted in accordance with the…
Abreu, L; Cunha, F; Esteves Lima, R
Awareness of the Effect of Diabetes on Oral Health among a Population in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
Oral health & preventive dentistry • 2020 • Vol. 18 (1)
PURPOSE: Diabetes is an ever-growing health issue in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. It has several oral health implications and oral health in turn affects diabetes control. The primary objective of th…
Alhazzazi, T; AlHindi, A; Almalki, G
Plaque Inhibitory Effect of Hyaluronan-Containing Mouthwash in a 4-Day Non-Brushing Model.
Oral health & preventive dentistry • 2020 • Vol. 18 (1)
PURPOSE: Despite being the gold standard antiplaque agent, chlorhexidine (CHX) has many adverse effects that make scientists search for new agents to combat biofilms as effective as CHX. Hyaluronan, …
Gizligoz, B; Gursoy, H; Ince Kuka, G
Treatment de-escalation for HPV-associated oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma with radiotherapy vs. trans-oral surgery (ORATOR2): study protocol for a randomized phase II trial.
BMC cancer • 2020 • Vol. 20 (1)
BACKGROUND: Patients with human papillomavirus-positive (HPV+) oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma (OPC) have substantially better treatment response and overall survival (OS) than patients with HP…
Bahig, H; Banerjee, R; Bayley, A
Balanced oral pathogenic bacteria and probiotics promoted wound healing via maintaining mesenchymal stem cell homeostasis.
Stem cell research & therapy • 2020 • Vol. 11 (1)
OBJECTIVES: The homeostasis of oral pathogenic bacteria and probiotics plays a crucial role in maintaining the well-being and healthy status of human host. Our previous study confirmed that imbalance…
Du, J; Guo, L; Han, N
Aquaporin 1, 3, and 5 Patterns in Salivary Gland Mucoepidermoid Carcinoma: Expression in Surgical Specimens and an In Vitro Pilot Study.
International journal of molecular sciences • 2020 • Vol. 21 (4)
Salivary gland aquaporins (AQPs) are essential for the control of saliva production and maintenance of glandular structure. However, little is known of their role in salivary gland neoplasia. Salivar…
Arana-Chavez, V; Arruda, C; Bettim, B
Unexpectedly low levels of dental morphological asymmetry suggesting developmental resilience amongst living Jordanians: A cone beam computed tomography study.
Homo : internationale Zeitschrift fur die vergleichende Forschung am Menschen • 2020 • Vol. 71 (1)
The objective was to determine the degree of fluctuating asymmetry in the expression of 13 dental morphological traits among adult Jordanians. Cone beam computed tomography images for the dentitions …
Alhadidi, A; Al-Shayyab, M; Alsoleihat, F
Sinus Augmentation with Simultaneous, Non-Submerged, Implant Placement Using a Minimally Invasive Hydraulic Technique.
Medicina (Kaunas, Lithuania) • 2020 • Vol. 56 (2)
Background and objectives: To evaluate whether sinus augmentation, using a minimally invasive implant device, via a non-submerged surgical approach, might negatively influence the outcome. Materials …
Aragoneses, J; Better, H; Calvo-Guirado, J
Dust and grit matter: abrasives of different size lead to opposing dental microwear textures in experimentally fed sheep (Ovis aries).
The Journal of experimental biology • 2020 • Vol. 223 (Pt 3)
External abrasives ingested along with the herbivore diet are considered main contributors to dental wear, though how the different sizes and concentrations of these abrasives influence wear remains …
Ackermans, N; Clauss, M; Hatt, J
Use of Botulinum Toxin in Orofacial Clinical Practice.
Toxins • 2020 • Vol. 12 (2)
INTRODUCTION: Botulinum neurotoxin (BoNT) is a potent biological toxin and powerful therapeutic tool for a growing number of clinical orofacial applications. BoNT relaxes striated muscle by inhibitin…
Castro-Araya, A; Gutierrez-Perez, J; Hernandez-Pacheco, E
Curious case of submandibular swelling.
BMJ case reports • 2020 • Vol. 13 (2)
A 35-year-old woman presented with a progressively increasing swelling over the left side of the upper part of the neck for the past 8 months with no associated pain over the swelling. On examination…
Krishnakumar, S; Pillai, A; Ramachandran, R
[Root canal treatment of a two-rooted mandibular canine with two root canals and an accessory canal: a case report].
Zhonghua kou qiang yi xue za zhi = Zhonghua kouqiang yixue zazhi = Chinese journal of stomatology • 2020 • Vol. 55 (2)
Wang, J; Wang, P
[Progress in biomodification of dentin type Ⅰ collagen by different types of cross-linkers].
Zhonghua kou qiang yi xue za zhi = Zhonghua kouqiang yixue zazhi = Chinese journal of stomatology • 2020 • Vol. 55 (2)
Establishing a stable resin-dentin hybrid layer is an effective method to improve the adhesion durability of the restoration. The biomodification of dentin by cross-linkers can enhance the mechanical…
Gu, X; Kong, W; Sun, J
Late Dysphagia Following Radiotherapy After Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma: A Case Series.
American journal of speech-language pathology • 2020 • Vol. 29 (1)
Purpose Standard treatment for nasopharyngeal carcinoma (NPC) is radiation therapy (RT); however, long-term effects of RT frequently include significant swallowing impairments (dysphagia; Gaziano, 20…
Dawson, C; Schreiber, A; Skoretz, S
Patients with non-Sjogren's sicca report poorer general and oral health-related quality of life than patients with Sjogren's syndrome: a cross-sectional study.
Scientific reports • 2020 • Vol. 10 (1)
Understanding the impact of the disease on quality of life is crucial in patient management. In this cross-sectional study, general and oral health-related quality of life questionnaires, and thoroug…
Aqrawi, L; Chen, X; Garen, T
[Safety and effectiveness of transoral robotic surgery for oropharyngeal cancer: a pilot study].
Zhonghua er bi yan hou tou jing wai ke za zhi = Chinese journal of otorhinolaryngology head and neck surgery • 2020 • Vol. 55 (2)
Objective: To evaluate the indication, safety and effectiveness of transoral robotic surgery (TORS) for oropharyngeal cancer based on our preliminary experience. Methods: Twelve patients, including s…
Cai, L; Chen, H; Chu, H
[Meta-analysis of comparison for efficacies between surgical plus radio(chemo)therapy and non-surgery chemoradiotherapy treatment strategies for advanced hypopharyngeal cancer].
Zhonghua er bi yan hou tou jing wai ke za zhi = Chinese journal of otorhinolaryngology head and neck surgery • 2020 • Vol. 55 (2)
Objective: Meta-analysis was used to compare the long-term efficacy and laryngeal function preservation rate of patients with advanced hypopharyngeal cancer treated with surgery plus radio(chemo)ther…
Fan, J; Huangfu, H; Wang, B
Effect of silver diamine fluoride solution application on the bond strength of dentine to adhesives and to glass ionomer cements: a systematic review.
BMC oral health • 2020 • Vol. 20 (1)
BACKGROUND: Silver diamine fluoride (SDF) solution gains increasing popularity in arresting dentine caries in clinical practice. The aim of this systematic review was to summarize the findings from l…
Chu, C; Jiang, M; Lo, E