Research Papers
Perinerural, lymphovascular and depths of invasion in extrapolating nodal metastasis in oral cancer.
Clinical oral investigations • 2020 • Vol. 24 (2)
OBJECTIVE: The role of tumour thickness (TT), depth of invasion (DOI) from two different reference points (TT2 and TT3), perineural invasion (PNI) and lymphovascular invasion (LVI) were evaluated to …
Baisakh, M; Jena, D; Mishra, N
Use of an anteriorly based ventral tongue flap to reconstruct the lower vermilion following early-stage cancer ablation.
Journal of cosmetic dermatology • 2020 • Vol. 19 (2)
BACKGROUND: Reconstruction of lower vermilion defects is surgically challenging. AIMS: This study evaluated whether lower vermilion defects can be repaired using tongue flaps, and the reconstructive …
Chen, W; Yang, Z; Zhong, J
Three-dimensional differences between intraoral scans and conventional impressions of edentulous jaws: A clinical study.
The Journal of prosthetic dentistry • 2020 • Vol. 123 (2)
STATEMENT OF PROBLEM: Using intraoral scans for removable dentures has been questioned because of a suggested lack of accuracy. However, data regarding the accuracy of digital intraoral complete-arch…
Caradonna, G; Ciavarella, D; Guida, L
Systemic and local effects of radiotherapy: an experimental study on implants placed in rats.
Clinical oral investigations • 2020 • Vol. 24 (2)
OBJECTIVES: Evaluate the modulating effect of ionizing radiation, blood cytokine levels, and bone remodeling of the interface around the implant to understand the radiation mechanisms which can impai…
Costa, B; da Cruz Vegian, M; de Fatima Santana-Melo, G
Perioperative dental screening and treatment in patients undergoing cardiothoracic surgery and interventional cardiovascular procedures. A consensus report based on RAND/UCLA methodology.
International endodontic journal • 2020 • Vol. 53 (2)
AIM: To reach a consensus on a consistent strategy to adopt when screening patients for dental/periodontal infections and on the feasibility of providing dental treatment before cardiothoracic surger…
Barili, F; Bassareo, P; Borzi, M
Effects of oral supplementation in the management of oral mucositis in cancer patients: A meta-analysis of randomized clinical trials.
Journal of oral pathology & medicine : official publication of the International Association of Oral Pathologists and the American Academy of Oral Pathology • 2020 • Vol. 49 (2)
PURPOSE: To evaluate the effects of oral supplementation on the management of oral mucositis in patients with cancer undergoing chemo and/or radiation therapy. METHOD: This is a systematic review and…
de Meneses, A; Guerra, E; Normando, A
Improving bonding to eroded dentin by using collagen cross-linking agents: 2 years of water storage.
Clinical oral investigations • 2020 • Vol. 24 (2)
OBJECTIVES: The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of collagen cross-linking agents on nanomechanical and bonding properties of eroded dentin (ED), 24 h and 2 years after water storage.…
Araujo, L; Bandeca, M; Cardenas, A
Levels of growth factors from platelet-rich fibrin from chronic periodontitis versus periodontally healthy subjects: a pilot study.
Clinical oral investigations • 2020 • Vol. 24 (2)
OBJECTIVES: This study aimed to (1) compare the amounts of growth factors from platelet-rich fibrin (PRF) between chronic periodontitis and periodontally healthy subjects and (2) evaluate the relatio…
Blanchard, S; Chang, J; Gregory, R
Dislodgement force analysis of an overdenture attachment system.
The Journal of prosthetic dentistry • 2020 • Vol. 123 (2)
STATEMENT OF PROBLEM: The performance of a recently introduced overdenture attachment system after cyclic dislodgement is not known. PURPOSE: The purpose of this in vitro study was to compare a conve…
Johnston, W; McGlumphy, E; Ozkir, E
The effect of implant prosthesis complications on patient satisfaction.
The Journal of prosthetic dentistry • 2020 • Vol. 123 (2)
STATEMENT OF PROBLEM: How complications regarding implant prostheses affect patient satisfaction and oral health-related quality of life (OHRQoL) is unclear. PURPOSE: The purpose of this retrospectiv…
Bryington, M; Canallatos, J; Dye, B
Three-dimensional cone beam computed tomography analysis protocols for condylar remodelling following orthognathic surgery: a systematic review.
International journal of oral and maxillofacial surgery • 2020 • Vol. 49 (2)
Orthognathic surgery involving the mandible can lead to remodelling of the temporomandibular joint (TMJ). Cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) provides an easily accessible three-dimensional (3D) app…
Darche, V; Jacobs, R; Politis, C
Influence of the ferrule effect on the failure of fiber-reinforced composite post-and-core restorations: A systematic review and meta-analysis.
The Journal of prosthetic dentistry • 2020 • Vol. 123 (2)
STATEMENT OF PROBLEM: The survival and/or success of post-retained restorations is influenced by the amount of residual coronal structure, known as the "ferrule effect." PURPOSE: The purpose of this …
Bastos, N; Batista, V; Bitencourt, S
Reshaping a retained deciduous canine with a semidirect composite resin veneer: A clinical report.
The Journal of prosthetic dentistry • 2020 • Vol. 123 (2)
The presence of a retained primary canine in an adult, although not frequent, affects esthetics. Choosing the optimal restorative treatment is a challenge. The present clinical report describes a tre…
Benitez Sellan, P; Bresciani, E
Evaluation of genetic risk related to catechol-O-methyltransferase (COMT) and beta2-adrenergic receptor (ADRB2) activity in different diagnostic subgroups of temporomandibular disorder in Brazilian patients.
International journal of oral and maxillofacial surgery • 2020 • Vol. 49 (2)
The aim of this study was to evaluate the possible association between polymorphisms in the catechol-O-methyltransferase (COMT) and beta2-adrenergic receptor (ADRB2) genes and muscular temporomandibu…
de Souza Tesch, R; Goes, C; Granjeiro, J
Effect of enamel matrix derivative on wound healing following gingival recession coverage using the modified coronally advanced tunnel and subepithelial connective tissue graft: a randomised, controlled, clinical study.
Clinical oral investigations • 2020 • Vol. 24 (2)
OBJECTIVES: The potential effect of enamel matrix derivative (EMD) on wound healing following recession coverage surgery is still controversially discussed in the literature. The aim of this randomis…
Eick, S; Imber, J; Raptis, E
Effect of magnesium sulphate added to lidocaine on inferior alveolar nerve block success in patients with symptoms of irreversible pulpitis: a prospective, randomized clinical trial.
International endodontic journal • 2020 • Vol. 53 (2)
AIM: To investigate the effect of magnesium sulphate used as an adjuvant to lidocaine with epinephrine local anaesthetic on the success of inferior alveolar nerve blocks (IANB) in patients with sympt…
Farnell, D; Mousavi, S; Sadaghiani, L
A digital intraoral implant scan technique using a combined healing abutment and scan body system.
The Journal of prosthetic dentistry • 2020 • Vol. 123 (2)
Multiple clinical appointments are generally needed after implant placement for the delivery of definitive implant-supported crowns. Digital and conventional workflows are accompanied by the frequent…
Abou-Ayash, S; Yilmaz, B
Tongue coating in relationship to gender, plaque, gingivitis and tongue cleaning behaviour in systemically healthy young adults.
International journal of dental hygiene • 2020 • Vol. 18 (1)
OBJECTIVES: The purpose of this observational study was to investigate the relationship between tongue coating (thickness [Tc] and surface discoloration [Td]) and gender, plaque, gingivitis (bleeding…
Hennequin-Hoenderdos, N; Slot, D; Van der Sluijs, E
The lncRNA PVT1 regulates nasopharyngeal carcinoma cell proliferation via activating the KAT2A acetyltransferase and stabilizing HIF-1alpha.
Cell death and differentiation • 2020 • Vol. 27 (2)
Long noncoding RNAs (lncRNAs) play important roles in regulating the development and progression of many cancers. However, the clinical significance of specific lncRNAs in the context of nasopharynge…
Chen, W; Jia, Y; Jiang, J
Tooth brushing habits and prevalence of early childhood caries: a prospective cohort study.
European archives of paediatric dentistry : official journal of the European Academy of Paediatric Dentistry • 2020 • Vol. 21 (1)
PURPOSE: To study the relationship between the tooth-brushing habits during the preschool ages and caries prevalence at the age of 5 years and to investigate a possible association with the mode of d…
Boustedt, K; Dahlgren, J; Roswall, J