Research Papers
Performance of recently proposed periodic fever, aphthous stomatitis, pharyngitis, and cervical adenitis (PFAPA) syndrome criteria in a region endemic for familial Mediterranean fever.
Rheumatology international • 2020 • Vol. 40 (1)
The periodic fever, aphthous stomatitis, pharyngitis, and cervical adenitis (PFAPA) syndrome is an auto-inflammatory condition characterized by recurrent episodes of fever accompanied by aphthosis, c…
Adrovic, A; Barut, K; Gucuyener, N
Leukocyte- and platelet-rich fibrin is an effective membrane for lateral ridge augmentation: An in vivo study using a canine model with surgically created defects.
Journal of periodontology • 2020 • Vol. 91 (1)
BACKGROUND: Leukocyte- and platelet-rich fibrin (L-PRF) has been suggested to enhance bone healing and the effects of L-PRF need to be evaluated in lateral residual alveolar bone augmentation. This i…
Choi, J; Hwang, S; Lee, J
Changes in Adolescents' Oral Health Status: Responsiveness of the Child Perception Questionnaire11-14.
Caries research • 2020 • Vol. 54 (1)
Changes in oral health status following treatment should be assessed clinically as well as by patients' reported outcomes. This study investigated changes on oral-health-related quality of life (OHRQ…
Aimee, N; Carvalho, J; Lourenco, J
Peripheral facial nerve palsy following ventriculoperitoneal shunting in an infant.
Child's nervous system : ChNS : official journal of the International Society for Pediatric Neurosurgery • 2020 • Vol. 36 (1)
Peripheral facial palsy due to injury to the extracranial segment of facial nerve following ventriculoperitoneal (VP) shunting has been reported in a few adults or adolescents. Herein, we present a c…
Golpayegani, M; Habibi, Z; Nejat, F
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RoFo : Fortschritte auf dem Gebiete der Rontgenstrahlen und der Nuklearmedizin • 2020 • Vol. 192 (1)
Brose, A; Krombach, G; Roller, F
Clinical efficacy of photodynamic therapy and laser irradiation as an adjunct to open flap debridement in the treatment of chronic periodontitis: A systematic review and meta-analysis.
Photodermatology, photoimmunology & photomedicine • 2020 • Vol. 36 (1)
BACKGROUND: The aim of this systematic review and meta-analyses was to assess the quality of evidence and efficacy of antimicrobial photodynamic therapy (aPDT) and laser irradiation (LI) as an adjunc…
Akram, Z; Naseem, M; Niaz, M
Validation of a Chinese version of the Jaw Functional Limitation Scale in relation to the diagnostic subgroup of temporomandibular disorders.
Journal of oral rehabilitation • 2020 • Vol. 47 (1)
BACKGROUND: Oro-facial function is usually impaired by temporomandibular disorders (TMDs). Several studies on TMDs have used the Jaw Functional Limitation Scale (JFLS) to assess mandibular dysfunctio…
Cai, B; Dai, K; Fan, S
The effect of pulp inflammation and premature extraction of primary molars on the successor permanent teeth. A retrospective study.
International journal of paediatric dentistry • 2020 • Vol. 30 (1)
BACKGROUND: Untreated caries on primary molars often leads to pulp inflammation and extraction. AIM: To retrospectively investigate the effect of pulp inflammation and extraction of primary molars on…
Americano, G; Bonifacio, C; Hesse, D
Three-dimensional analysis of lip changes in response to simulated maxillary incisor advancement.
The Angle orthodontist • 2020 • Vol. 90 (1)
OBJECTIVE: To assess the immediate response of lips in three dimensions (3D) resulting from simulated maxillary incisor advancement. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Incremental maxillary incisor advancement w…
Au, J; Bennani, F; Farella, M
Challenging the Orthodoxy of Mandibular Reconstructions Comparing Functional Outcomes in Osseous versus Soft Tissue Reconstructions of the Posterolateral Mandible.
Journal of reconstructive microsurgery • 2020 • Vol. 36 (1)
BACKGROUND: Appropriate reconstruction of the posterolateral mandible remains controversial. Both osseous and soft tissues are vital components for an overall successful outcome and are often combin…
Clibbon, J; Dimovska, E; Heaton, M
Factors associated with signs of temporomandibular pain: an 11-year-follow-up study on Finnish adults.
Acta odontologica Scandinavica • 2020 • Vol. 78 (1)
Background: Pain in the temporomandibular region is a main complaint causing disability and distress among temporomandibular disorders sufferers.Objectives: The aim of the study was, over an 11-year …
Banafa, A; Sipila, K; Suominen, A
Alpinetin Inhibits Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma Proliferation via miR-211-5p Upregulation and Notch Pathway Deactivation.
Nutrition and cancer • 2020 • Vol. 72 (5)
Background: The effect of alpinetin (ALP) on miR-211-5p level and function in oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC) remains unclear.Materials and methods: Human OSCC cell lines (CAL-27 and TCA-8113) an…
Chen, Y; Guo, Y; Liu, H
Melatonin as host modulating agent supporting nonsurgical periodontal therapy in patients affected by untreated severe periodontitis: A preliminary randomized, triple-blind, placebo-controlled study.
Journal of periodontal research • 2020 • Vol. 55 (1)
OBJECTIVES: The aim of the current clinical trial was to evaluate if the oral supplementation of melatonin after nonsurgical periodontal therapy (NSPT) determined a better periodontal healing than NS…
Longoni, S; Pizzi, I; Sartori, M
Parenting and child behaviour as predictors of toothbrushing difficulties in young children.
International journal of paediatric dentistry • 2020 • Vol. 30 (1)
BACKGROUND: Oral disease is one of the most prevalent chronic health conditions affecting children. Twice-daily toothbrushing is recommended to promote good oral health; however, a large proportion o…
Baker, S; Berzinski, M; Mitchell, A
Causative Factors for Complications in Transpalatal Advancement.
The Annals of otology, rhinology, and laryngology • 2020 • Vol. 129 (1)
INTRODUCTION: Transpalatal advancement (TPA) is a procedure that is used when modern variants of uvulopharyn-gopalatoplasty are unable to provide enough anterior traction. Although successful in redu…
Chan, L; Kitpornchai, L; MacKay, S
Effectiveness and safety of abatacept for the treatment of patients with primary Sjogren's syndrome.
Clinical rheumatology • 2020 • Vol. 39 (1)
Sjogren's syndrome is an autoimmune disease characterized by inflammation of the exocrine glands. The disease can be primary or secondary (if it is associated with another autoimmune disease). In Bar…
Augusto, J; Dos Santos, L; Fidelix, T
Pathogenesis of IgG4-related disease. Comparison with Sjogren's syndrome.
Modern rheumatology • 2020 • Vol. 30 (1)
IgG4-related disease (IgG4-RD) is characterized by lympho-plasmacytic infiltration and fibrosis in multiple organs, accompanied by high serum IgG4 levels. Although both IgG4-RD and Sjogren's syndrome…
Abe, S; Honda, F; Kondo, Y
Effects of early nutritional intervention on oral mucositis in patients with radiotherapy for head and neck cancer.
QJM : monthly journal of the Association of Physicians • 2020 • Vol. 113 (1)
BACKGROUND: To observe the effect of early nutritional intervention on radiation-induced oral mucositis and nutritional status in patients with head and neck cancer (HNC). METHODS: A total of 54 HNC …
Chen, Y; Cui, S; Dong, L
Ameliorating Effect of Microvascular Decompression on Patients with Coexistence of Hemifacial Spasm and Glossopharyngeal Neuralgia: A Retrospective Study.
World neurosurgery • 2020 • Vol. 133
OBJECTIVE: Microvascular decompression (MVD) has been widely accepted for treating hemifacial spasm (HFS) and glossopharyngeal neuralgia (GN); an effective surgical treatment of coexistent HFS and GN…
Jiang, B; Liu, J; Shen, Y
Risk Factors Influencing Recovery of Neurosensory Disturbances Following Sagittal Split Ramus Osteotomy.
The Journal of craniofacial surgery • 2020 • Vol. 31 (1)
PURPOSE: The aim of this study is to determine the risk factors influencing the recovery time of neurosensory disturbances (NSD) following sagittal split ramus osteotomy. METHODS: One hundred twenty-…
Alkan, A; Demirbas, A; Kilic, E