Research Papers
Objective evaluation of healing and esthetic outcome of root coverage procedure using chorion membrane: a case series.
Cell and tissue banking • 2019 • Vol. 20 (4)
The ultimate goal of any periodontal plastic surgery aimed to treat gingival recession is predictable recession coverage and esthetic outcome. Due to the post-operative morbidity and discomfort relat…
Choudhury, S; Guru, S; Nisha, K
Local IL-10 level as a predictive factor in generalized aggressive periodontitis treatment response.
Scandinavian journal of immunology • 2019 • Vol. 90 (6)
Generalized aggressive periodontitis (GAgP) presents a reduced response to non-surgical therapy. However, it is not clear if the initial clinical, microbiological or immunological characteristics are…
Ambosano, G; Casarin, R; Casati, M
Association of Betaine-Homocysteine S-Methyl Transferase (rs3797546 and rs3733890) polymorphisms with non-syndromic cleft lip/palate: A meta-analysis.
International orthodontics • 2019 • Vol. 17 (4)
OBJECTIVE: Non-syndromic cleft lip/palate (NSCL/P) has a multifactorial and polygenic aetiology. The role of genetics in its occurrence has not been fully clarified. The present meta-analysis aimed t…
Ghanbari, F; Imani, M; Lopez, E
Coronectomy: a retrospective outcome study.
Oral and maxillofacial surgery • 2019 • Vol. 23 (4)
PURPOSE: Inferior alveolar nerve (IAN) injury is reported as a complication following surgical removal of lower third molars. In cases where the IAN is intimately related to the roots of the tooth, c…
Jackson, I; O'Connor, N; Pitros, P
A complete physical mapping of the vitamin D receptor gene for dental implant loss: A pilot study.
Clinical oral implants research • 2019 • Vol. 30 (12)
OBJECTIVES: The aim of this pilot case-control study was to investigate the association of clinical variables and genetic polymorphisms in the vitamin D receptor gene (VDR) with dental implant loss. …
Alvim-Pereira, F; Ignacio, S; Kaiser Alvim-Pereira, C
Provider and community perspectives of dental therapists in Alaska's Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta: A qualitative programme evaluation.
Community dentistry and oral epidemiology • 2019 • Vol. 47 (6)
OBJECTIVES: Dental therapists deliver preventive and basic restorative care and have been practicing since 2006 in Alaska's Yukon-Kuskokwim (YK) Delta. In this qualitative programme evaluation, we do…
Chi, D; Hopkins, S; Lenaker, D
Masseteric-to-Facial Nerve Transfer and Selective Neurectomy for Rehabilitation of the Synkinetic Smile.
JAMA facial plastic surgery • 2019 • Vol. 21 (6)
IMPORTANCE: Synkinesis is the involuntary movement of 1 area of the face accompanying volitional movement of another; it is commonly encountered in patients affected by facial palsy. Current treatmen…
Bevans, S; Hohman, M; Robitschek, J
Cone-Beam Computed Tomography Evaluation of Pharyngeal Airway Space Changes After Bimaxillary Orthognathic Surgery in Patients With Class III Skeletal Deformities: A 6-Year Follow-Up Study.
Journal of oral and maxillofacial surgery : official journal of the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons • 2019 • Vol. 77 (12)
PURPOSE: The aim of the present study was to investigate the volumetric and 2-dimensional (2D) changes in the pharyngeal airway space (PAS) after bimaxillary orthognathic surgery (maxillary advanceme…
An, J; Choi, Y; Kim, K
Heritability of the pharyngeal airway volume and dimensions as assessed from siblings with overt malocclusions.
International orthodontics • 2019 • Vol. 17 (4)
OBJECTIVE: To quantify the relative contributions of genetic and environmental factors to airway volume and dimensions in orthodontic patients. MATERIALS AND METHODS: One hundred and twenty-five sibl…
Al-Qawasmi, R; Parsons, S; Wetherill, L
Comparison of transverse maxillary dental arch width changes with self-ligating and conventional brackets in patients requiring premolar extraction - A randomised clinical trial.
International orthodontics • 2019 • Vol. 17 (4)
OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this study was to evaluate, the change in the transverse maxillary arch dimensions, in patients requiring all first premolar extractions when using Active and Passive Self-l…
Bashir, R; Batra, P; Singla, A
Fracture Resistance of Various Thickness e.max CAD Lithium Disilicate Crowns Cemented on Different Supporting Substrates: An In Vitro Study.
Journal of prosthodontics : official journal of the American College of Prosthodontists • 2019 • Vol. 28 (9)
PURPOSE: To investigate the influence of abutment material properties on the fracture resistance and failure mode of lithium disilicate (IPS e.max) CAD/CAM (computer-aided design/manufacturing) crown…
Campbell, S; Chen, S; Knoernschild, K
Nonlinear gene expression-phenotype relationships contribute to variation and clefting in the A/WySn mouse.
Developmental dynamics : an official publication of the American Association of Anatomists • 2019 • Vol. 248 (12)
BACKGROUND: Cleft lip and palate is one of the most common human birth defects, but the underlying etiology is poorly understood. The A/WySn mouse is a spontaneously occurring model of multigenic cle…
Aponte, J; Cheverud, J; Diewert, V
YouTube video analysis as a source of information for patients on impacted canine.
International orthodontics • 2019 • Vol. 17 (4)
OBJECTIVE: To investigate video content on YouTube related to impacted canine and impacted canine surgery. MATERIALS AND METHODS: In this cross-sectional study, the term "impacted canine tooth" was s…
Gas, S; Ozdal Zincir, O; Pasaoglu Bozkurt, A
Effects of different alcohol concentrations on the development of apical periodontitis in rats.
Archives of oral biology • 2019 • Vol. 108
AIM: To investigate the effect of different alcohol concentrations on the development of apical periodontitis (AP) in rats. METHODS: Forty Wistar rats were arranged into five groups: (C) - control ra…
Capalbo, L; Cintra, L; Cosme-Silva, L
First premolar extractions in an adolescent presenting a Class I biprotrusion malocclusion with skeletal Class II: A case report.
International orthodontics • 2019 • Vol. 17 (4)
This case report shows the orthodontic treatment of four first premolar extractions of a 14-year-old teenager presenting a dental Class I malocclusion with a severe retrognathic mandible. It reflects…
Bolender, Y; Bonomi-Dunoyer, H; Rafflenbeul, F
Factors Associated With Long-term Risk of Recurrence After Percutaneous Radiofrequency Thermocoagulation of the Gasserian Ganglion for Patients With Trigeminal Neuralgia: A Multicenter Retrospective Analysis.
The Clinical journal of pain • 2019 • Vol. 35 (12)
OBJECTIVE: This study aimed to estimate risk factors associated with recurrence after radiofrequency thermocoagulation (RFT) of the Gasserian ganglion among a large sample of patients with trigeminal…
Cao, G; He, L; Li, R
Regrowing a tooth: in vitro and in vivo approaches.
Current opinion in cell biology • 2019 • Vol. 61
Biologically oriented regenerative dentistry in an attempt to regrow a functional tooth by harnessing the natural healing capabilities of dental tissues has become a recent trend challenging the curr…
Chen, Y; Li, L; Tang, Q
Novel Surgical Approach for Root Coverage of Single Deep Recessions on Mandibular Incisors: Gingival Pedicle With Split-Thickness Tunnel Technique.
Clinical advances in periodontics • 2019 • Vol. 9 (4)
INTRODUCTION: Gingival recession is a very common mucogingival defect in the adult population, with mandibular central and lateral incisors being the most frequently affected teeth. Limited informati…
Agusto, M; Salman, A; Schincaglia, G
Application of 2017 New Classification of Periodontal Diseases and Conditions to Localized Aggressive Periodontitis: Case Series.
Clinical advances in periodontics • 2019 • Vol. 9 (4)
INTRODUCTION: This case series illustrates the use of the new classification system of periodontal diseases and conditions. This case series highlights how the assessment of the rate of progression o…
Khan, S; Kumagai, T; Miyamoto, T
Pharyngeal dysfunction associated with early and late onset sleep disordered breathing in children.
International journal of pediatric otorhinolaryngology • 2019 • Vol. 127
OBJECTIVE: To compare the frequency and type of diagnoses associated with pharyngeal dysfunction (PD) in children presenting with early versus late onset sleep disordered breathing (SDB). METHODS: Th…
Cave, D; Cooper, T; El-Hakim, H