Research Papers
Pediatric SJS-TEN: Where are we now?
F1000Research • 2020 • Vol. 9
Stevens-Johnson syndrome and toxic epidermal necrolysis are rare severe blistering skin reactions triggered by medications or infections. Over the last 5 to 10 years, a number of important publicatio…
Goldman, J; Ramien, M
Historical Perspectives on the Removal of Intraradicular Posts Prior to the Availability of Ultrasonic Applications.
Journal of the history of dentistry • 2020 • Vol. 68 (2)
For decades the dismantling of previous dental work to correct inferior root canal procedures or to address recurrent dental caries has provided a significant amount of work for the restorative denti…
Guerrero, M; Gutmann, J; Manjarres, V
The Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Residency Program at the University of Puerto Rico: A Historical Perspective.
Journal of the history of dentistry • 2020 • Vol. 68 (2)
A former Spanish colony, Puerto Rico has been an unincorporated US territory since 1898 when Spain relinquished all claims over it under the terms of the Treaty of Paris. Half a century later, Univer…
Castro-Nunez, J; Guerrero, L; Guzman-Freire, J
Vitamin D Deficiency Is Associated with Severity of Dry Eye Symptoms and Primary Sjogren's Syndrome: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.
Journal of nutritional science and vitaminology • 2020 • Vol. 66 (4)
We aimed to examine the correlations between vitamin D deficiency, severity of dry eye symptoms and primary Sjogren's syndrome (pSS) by performing a systematic review and meta-analysis. Online databa…
Huang, Y; Kuo, C; Lin, K
Plasma protein-based signature predicts distant metastasis and induction chemotherapy benefit in Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma.
Theranostics • 2020 • Vol. 10 (21)
Rationale: Currently, for locoregionally advanced nasopharyngeal carcinoma (LA-NPC), there is no effective blood-based method to predict distant metastasis. We aimed to detect plasma protein profiles…
Chen, L; Guo, Y; He, Q
Identification of differentially expressed circular RNAs in human nasopharyngeal carcinoma.
Cancer biomarkers : section A of Disease markers • 2020 • Vol. 29 (4)
BACKGROUND: Circular RNAs (circRNAs) are endogenous RNAs that have a covalent closed cycle configuration. circRNAs have been found to be differentially expressed in many human cancers. Therefore, cir…
Duan, H; Fan, X; Han, J
Structural and Functional Brain Abnormalities in Trigeminal Neuralgia: A Systematic Review.
Journal of oral & facial pain and headache • 2020 • Vol. 34 (3)
AIMS: To evaluate the available literature on structural and functional brain abnormalities in trigeminal neuralgia (TN) using several brain magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) techniques to further und…
Das, S; Hu, H; Li, B
Tinnitus in Temporomandibular Disorders: Axis I and Axis II Findings According to the Diagnostic Criteria for Temporomandibular Disorders.
Journal of oral & facial pain and headache • 2020 • Vol. 34 (3)
AIMS: To examine the associations of self-reported presence of tinnitus with subtypes of temporomandibular disorders (TMD) as assessed by Axis I of the Diagnostic Criteria for TMD (DC/TMD) and with p…
Dahar, E; Emodi-Perlman, A; Friedman-Rubin, P
Clinical and radiographic evaluation of a new stain-free tricalcium silicate cement in pulpotomies.
Brazilian oral research • 2020 • Vol. 34
The aim of this study was to evaluate and compare the clinical and radiographic success rates of pulpotomies in primary molars using a new stain-free tricalcium silicate cement (Bio-C Pulpo) versus a…
Dezan-Garbelini, C; Ferelle, A; Lima, S
[Oral frailty is associated with food satisfaction in community-dwelling older adults].
Nihon Ronen Igakkai zasshi. Japanese journal of geriatrics • 2020 • Vol. 57 (3)
AIM: The fact that accumulated reductions in the oral function with aging (i.e. oral frailty) lead to physical frailty has recently received considerable attention, and countermeasures are being prom…
Fujisaki-Sueda-Sakai, M; Iijima, K; Nishimoto, M
Improving oral health: a short-term split-mouth randomized clinical trial revealing the superiority of resin infiltration over remineralization of white spot lesions.
Quintessence international (Berlin, Germany : 1985) • 2020 • Vol. 51 (9)
OBJECTIVES: To evaluate masking effects of resin infiltration on labial white spot lesions (WSL), by comparing the latter with a remineralization approach (using hydroxyapatite and fluorides) and con…
Alam, M; Farid, M; Kielbassa, A
Evaluation of aromatherapy on success rate of inferior alveolar nerve block in teeth with irreversible pulpitis: a prospective randomized clinical trial.
Quintessence international (Berlin, Germany : 1985) • 2020 • Vol. 51 (10)
OBJECTIVE: This prospective, block randomized clinical trial was conducted to evaluate the effect of aromatherapy on the success rate of inferior alveolar nerve block (IANB) in teeth with irreversibl…
Jadhav, G; Mittal, P
Current Knowledge Regarding the Interaction Between Oral Bone Metabolic Disorders and Diabetes Mellitus.
Frontiers in endocrinology • 2020 • Vol. 11
Diabetes mellitus, a major chronic disease affecting human health, has been increasing in prevalence in recent years. Diabetes mellitus can cause bone metabolic disorders in patients, leading to oste…
Cai, L; He, J; Kong, C
High-Frequency Peripheral Nerve Stimulation for Craniofacial Pain.
Progress in neurological surgery • 2020 • Vol. 35
Since the first successful use of high-frequency electrical stimulation of trigeminal branches for treatment of facial pain in 1962, neuromodulation techniques become well established but remain grea…
Drummond, P; Finch, P
Assessment of Masticatory Muscle Function in Patients with Bilateral Complete Cleft Lip and Palate and Posterior Crossbite by means of Electromyography.
Journal of healthcare engineering • 2020 • Vol. 2020
AIM: The aim of this study was to evaluate the electrical activity of the masticatory muscles in children with a bilateral complete cleft lip and palate (BCCLP) and posterior crossbite as well as in …
Budzynska, A; Kulesza, S; Lipski, M
Fluoride Varnish in Nursery Schools: A Randomised Controlled Trial - Protecting Teeth @3.
Caries research • 2020 • Vol. 54 (3)
Studies suggest that fluoride varnish (FV) application can reduce dental caries in child populations. The multiple-component national child oral health improvement programme in Scotland (Childsmile) …
Anopa, Y; Conway, D; Macpherson, L
Effect of a DPP-4 Inhibitor on Orthodontic Tooth Movement and Associated Root Resorption.
BioMed research international • 2020 • Vol. 2020
OBJECTIVES: Dipeptidyl peptidase-4 (DPP-4) inhibitors are used as a treatment for type 2 diabetes mellitus and have also recently been applied to enhance bone quality and density, and increase the ex…
Adya, P; Kitaura, H; Marahleh, A
Accuracy of computer-guided implantation in the placement of one-piece ceramic dental implants in the anterior region: A prospective clinical study.
PLoS One • 2020 • Vol. 15 (9)
PURPOSE: Placement of one-piece ceramic dental implants requires precision, which can be enhanced by using a computer-guided system. This prospective clinical study examines the accuracy of partially…
Kitisubkanchana, J; Kunavisarut, C; Suksod, N
Erosive Tooth Wear among Adults in Lithuania: A Cross-Sectional National Oral Health Study.
Caries research • 2020 • Vol. 54 (3)
INTRODUCTION: Erosive tooth wear has a multifactorial origin, where multiple risks contribute to its initiation and subsequent progression. The prevalence of tooth wear varies among countries; theref…
Aleksejuniene, J; Puriene, A; Stangvaltaite-Mouhat, L
Concerns, perceived impact, and preparedness of oral healthcare workers in their working environment during COVID-19 pandemic.
Journal of occupational health • 2020 • Vol. 62 (1)
OBJECTIVE: The aim of the study was to evaluate the oral healthcare workers' concerns, perceived impact, and preparedness in COVID-19 pandemic. METHODS: This cross-sectional study was carried out at …
Ahmad, B; Ahmad, P; Butt, D