Research Papers
Three-dimensional radiographic features of ameloblastoma and cystic lesions in the maxilla.
Dento maxillo facial radiology • 2019 • Vol. 48 (6)
OBJECTIVES: To characterize the radiographic features of maxillary ameloblastoma (AM), odontogenic keratocyst (OKC) and dentigerous cyst (DC) comparatively by using spiral CT and cone beam CT (CBCT).…
Gao, Y; Liu, D; Meng, Y
Projected oropharyngeal carcinoma incidence among middle-aged US men.
Head & neck • 2019 • Vol. 41 (9)
BACKGROUND: The incidence of oropharyngeal cancer (OPC) is rapidly increasing. This study aimed to describe the temporal trends and projection of OPC incidence. METHODS: Incidence data were obtained …
Dahlstrom, K; Lairson, D; Sturgis, E
Risk stratification of fine-needle aspiration cytology of parotid neoplasms based on the Milan system-Experience from a tertiary center in Asia.
Head & neck • 2019 • Vol. 41 (9)
BACKGROUND: The recently described Milan system provides a unified way of categorizing salivary gland fine-needle aspiration (FNA) cytology. We aim to use this system to stratify risk of malignancy i…
Bundele, M; Choy, K; Fu, E
MSX1 gene polymorphisms and non-syndromic cleft lip with or without palate (NSCL/P): A meta-analysis.
Oral diseases • 2019 • Vol. 25 (6)
OBJECTIVE: Non-syndromic cleft lip, with or without cleft palate (NSCL/P), is a common craniofacial birth defect, the risk of which is influenced from multiple genetic loci. Association study outcome…
Jarjanazi, H; Pabalan, N; Tasanarong, P
Impact of Integral Dose on the Maintenance of Pain Relief in Patients with Idiopathic Trigeminal Neuralgia Treated with Upfront Gamma Knife Radiosurgery.
World neurosurgery • 2019 • Vol. 129
BACKGROUND: Integral dose (ID) defined as the product of mean dose and target volume, is a measure of the absorbed radiation energy. OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the effect of ID on the duration of pain re…
Heinrichs, T; Hung, Y; Kearns, K
Role of the human papillomavirus in malignant transformation of oral leukoplakia distinct from oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma: A study of 76 patients with internal-control specimens.
Oral surgery, oral medicine, oral pathology and oral radiology • 2019 • Vol. 128 (3)
OBJECTIVE: This study sought to investigate the role of human papillomavirus (HPV) in the carcinogenesis of oral leukoplakia (OLK), with the oral cavity as the site of interest. STUDY DESIGN: A total…
Wang, Z; Wu, W; Zhou, Z
Older Adult Patients' Experience of Care in a Dental School Clinic.
Journal of dental education • 2019 • Vol. 83 (9)
The aim of this study was to assess older adults' experience of care in an academic dental practice to identify opportunities to improve the patient experience for older adults. A cross-sectional des…
Da Silva, J; Dolce, M; Parker, J
Influence of Community-Based Dental Education on Practice Choice: Preliminary Data from East Carolina University.
Journal of dental education • 2019 • Vol. 83 (9)
Maldistribution of the dental workforce contributes to poor access to oral health care. Community-based dental education (CBDE) may help to address this problem by using experiential learning to enco…
Gordon, S; Warren, A; Wright, W
Macrophage CCL22 expression in the tumor microenvironment and implications for survival in patients with squamous cell carcinoma of the tongue.
Journal of oral pathology & medicine : official publication of the International Association of Oral Pathologists and the American Academy of Oral Pathology • 2019 • Vol. 48 (8)
BACKGROUND: CCL22, mainly synthesized by monocyte-derived alternative (M2) macrophages, belongs to the CC family of chemokines. CCR4, the receptor for CCL22, is expressed in regulatory T cells (Tregs…
Harada, Y; Kimura, S; Kumamoto, K
Sulfonyl chromen-4-ones (CHW09) shows an additive effect to inhibit cell growth of X-ray irradiated oral cancer cells, involving apoptosis and ROS generation.
International journal of radiation biology • 2019 • Vol. 95 (9)
Purpose: This study evaluates the growth inhibiting potential of our previously described sulfonyl chromen-4-ones (CHW09) compound in X-ray irradiated oral cancer cells. Materials and methods: The gr…
Chang, H; Chang, M; Lin, L
Response to: "Contrasting results of DNA content analysis in oral lichen planus".
Oral diseases • 2019 • Vol. 25 (6)
Castagnola, P; Pentenero, M
Graphene and its derivatives: Opportunities and challenges in dentistry.
Materials science & engineering. C, Materials for biological applications • 2019 • Vol. 102
The emerging science of graphene-based engineered nanomaterials as either nanomedicines or dental materials in dentistry is growing. Apart from its exceptional mechanical characteristics, electrical …
Del Monico, M; Moghanian, A; Tahriri, M
Mechanical characterisation of multi vs. uni-directional carbon fiber frameworks for dental implant applications.
Materials science & engineering. C, Materials for biological applications • 2019 • Vol. 102
OBJECTIVES: The aim of the present study was to investigate the mechanical characteristics of dental implant frameworks made of unidirectional carbon fiber composite (UF) and to compare them with tho…
Baldi, D; Barberis, F; Lagazzo, A
Use of homologous bone for alveolar crest reconstruction in 483 patients with 5 years' outcomes post implantation.
Oral and maxillofacial surgery • 2019 • Vol. 23 (3)
PURPOSE: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the clinical course of bone reconstruction of the alveolar crest using homologous fresh-frozen bone harvested from deceased donors. METHODS: A retro…
Frigo, A; Paolin, A; Procopio, O
MTA1 promotes the invasion and migration of oral squamous carcinoma by inducing epithelial-mesenchymal transition via the hedgehog signaling pathway.
Experimental cell research • 2019 • Vol. 382 (1)
The metastasis-associated gene 1 (MTA1) has previously been recognized as an oncogene in many tumors, and aberrant MTA1 expression has been related to invasion and migration; however, its role and un…
Fu, Y; Liu, M; Ren, Z
Adjunctive application of antimicrobial photodynamic therapy in the prevention of medication-related osteonecrosis of the jaw following dentoalveolar surgery: A case series.
Photodiagnosis and photodynamic therapy • 2019 • Vol. 27
BACKGROUND: Medication-related osteonecrosis of the jaw (MRONJ) is a debilitating complication strongly associated to antiresorptive agents. The present study aimed to describe the use of antimicrobi…
Ferrario, S; Maiorana, C; Poli, P
Changes of Intestinal Microecology in Patients with Primary Sjogren's Syndrome after Therapy of Yangyin Yiqi Huoxue Recipe ().
Chinese journal of integrative medicine • 2019 • Vol. 25 (9)
OBJECTIVE: To explore the change of intestinal microecology in patients with primary Sjogren's syndrome (pSS) and correlation with disease activity, and also discuss the therapy effect of Yangyin Yiq…
Cao, H; Chen, Y; Li, T
Radionuclide Therapy With 177Lu-PSMA in a Case of Metastatic Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma of the Parotid.
Clinical nuclear medicine • 2019 • Vol. 44 (9)
In vivo prostate-specific membrane antigen (PSMA) overexpression creates an opportunity for PSMA-directed theranostic approach in adenoid cystic carcinoma of the parotid. Herein, we illustrate a pati…
Agaoglu, F; Has Simsek, D; Kuyumcu, S
Effect of laser irradiation on push-out bond strength of dental fiber posts to composite resin core buildups: A systematic review and meta-analysis.
Photodiagnosis and photodynamic therapy • 2019 • Vol. 27
BACKGROUND: The bonding of fiber posts (FPs) to composite resin core buildups is a challenge due to limited penetration of resin to the polymeric matrix of FPs. This review article tries to answer th…
Akhavan, A; Davoudi, A; Iravani, S
Subcutaneous emphysema and vocal fold paresis as a complication of a dental procedure.
International journal of pediatric otorhinolaryngology • 2019 • Vol. 124
Third molar extraction is a common oral surgery performed in the pediatric population. Here we report a case of extensive subcutaneous emphysema of the orbital, masticator, parapharyngeal, retrophary…
North, L; Sulman, C