Research Papers
Comparison of segmented thermal images versus a CT scanning for detection of maxillofacial pathology.
Dento maxillo facial radiology • 2019 • Vol. 48 (4)
OBJECTIVES: To evaluate thermal images (TIs) by using an algorithm for optimized region of interest (ROI) and image segmentation, in order to find zones of the facial skin surface with asymmetrical t…
Adaskevicius, R; Basevicius, A; Macianskyte, D
Calcium hydroxide seems to not result in important benefits compared with other liners for treating deep carious lesions in primary teeth.
Journal of the American Dental Association (1939) • 2019 • Vol. 150 (5)
Brignardello-Petersen, R
Topical green tea may result in small benefit on pocket depth when used as adjuvant to scaling and root planing.
Journal of the American Dental Association (1939) • 2019 • Vol. 150 (5)
Brignardello-Petersen, R
Comparison of calculus detection among dental hygienists using an explorer and ultrasonic insert.
International journal of dental hygiene • 2019 • Vol. 17 (2)
INTRODUCTION: Periodontal therapy disrupts the biofilm harbouring calculus that triggers inflammation. The explorer is primarily used for calculus detection, and the ultrasonic instrument is primaril…
Carr, M; Partido, B; Webb, C
Treatment Planning the Edentulous Mandible. Review of Biomechanical and Clinical Considerations: An Update.
The International journal of oral & maxillofacial implants • 2019 • Vol. 34 (3)
PURPOSE: This review article evaluated biomechanical studies, finite element analyses, and clinical papers on the prosthetic and surgical principles for the survival of implants when reconstructing t…
Bedrossian, E; Bedrossian, E
Possible Prognostic Role of Magnetic Resonance Imaging Findings in Patients with Trigeminal Neuralgia and Multiple Sclerosis Who Underwent Percutaneous Balloon Compression: Report of Our Series and Literature Review.
World neurosurgery • 2019 • Vol. 125
OBJECTIVE: We studied the correlation of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) findings with the prognosis of patients with multiple sclerosis (MS)-related trigeminal neuralgia (TN) who had undergone perc…
Gaudino, S; Giordano, C; Ioannoni, E
Varying length of central myelin along the trigeminal nerve might contribute to trigeminal neuralgia.
Clinical anatomy (New York, N.Y.) • 2019 • Vol. 32 (4)
Several studies have suggested that vascular compression of more distal portions of the trigeminal nerve (Vth cranial nerve: VN) may cause trigeminal neuralgia (TN). However, neurosurgeons performing…
Nomura, K; Ohno, K; Ryu, H
Mucous membrane pemphigoid of the oral lichen type: a retrospective analysis of 16 cases.
Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology : JEADV • 2019 • Vol. 33 (5)
Benzaquen, M; Borradori, L; Feldmeyer, L
Oral health and associated factors among preschool children with special healthcare needs.
Oral diseases • 2019 • Vol. 25 (4)
OBJECTIVE: To investigate the oral health status and associated factors among preschool children with special healthcare needs. SUBJECTS AND METHODS: This was designed as a cross-sectional study. Den…
McGrath, C; Wong, H; Zhou, N
Soft palate bi-pedicle flaps: A modification of VY repair of cleft soft palate in twenty-six patients.
Clinical otolaryngology : official journal of ENT-UK ; official journal of Netherlands Society for Oto-Rhino-Laryngology & Cervico-Facial Surgery • 2019 • Vol. 44 (3)
El-Anwar, M; Elsheikh, E
Peri-implantitis risk factors: A prospective evaluation.
Journal of investigative and clinical dentistry • 2019 • Vol. 10 (2)
AIM: The aim of the present study was to create a tool to evaluate the risk of peri-implantitis according its severity. METHODS: After ethics committee approval, 43 patients provided signed consent a…
Aboudharam, G; Belkacemi, S; Catherine, J
The efficacy of baking soda dentifrice in controlling plaque and gingivitis: A systematic review.
International journal of dental hygiene • 2019 • Vol. 17 (2)
OBJECTIVE: To test the efficacy of a dentifrice containing baking soda (BS), compared with dentifrice without BS for controlling plaque and gingivitis. MATERIALS AND METHODS: MEDLINE-PubMed and Cochr…
Dao, A; Fridus Van der Weijden, G; Kashmour, Y
Radiographic prediction of mandibular third molar eruption and mandibular canal involvement based on angulation.
Orthodontics & craniofacial research • 2019 • Vol. 22 (2)
OBJECTIVES: The aim of our study was to identify and predict patients at risk of impeded mandibular third molar eruption and potential relation between the third molar roots and the mandibular canal,…
Claerhout, E; Coucke, W; Grommen, B
The importance of being specific.
European journal of pain (London, England) • 2019 • Vol. 23 (5)
Lopez-Garcia, J
Outcomes of platelet concentrates for treating immature permanent teeth are acceptable but do not seem to be better than those of other techniques.
Journal of the American Dental Association (1939) • 2019 • Vol. 150 (5)
Brignardello-Petersen, R
The preventive effect of decellularized pericardial patch against Frey's syndrome following the superficial parotidectomy.
Journal of cranio-maxillo-facial surgery : official publication of the European Association for Cranio-Maxillo-Facial Surgery • 2019 • Vol. 47 (5)
PURPOSE: This study aimed to investigate the feasibility of adopting the ThormalGEN surgical patch (a porcine decellularized pericardial patch) in the superficial parotidectomy to prevent postoperati…
Cai, Z; Chen, W; Lai, Y
Effects of pH alteration on the pathogenesis of medication-related osteonecrosis of the jaw.
Bone • 2019 • Vol. 122
INTRODUCTION: An acidic environment has been recognized to increase catabolic activities and inhibit osteoblastic deposition, and also exhibited in the pathogenesis of various bone diseases. The aim …
Alfafara, A; Kim, H; Kim, J
Algorithm to Predict the Outcome of Microvascular Decompression for Hemifacial Spasm: A Data-Mining Analysis Using a Decision Tree.
World neurosurgery • 2019 • Vol. 125
OBJECTIVE: Although microvascular decompression (MVD) is the primary treatment for hemifacial spasm (HFS), the postoperative course is variable. This study aimed to develop a prediction model of the …
Kim, K; Kong, D; Lee, J
A case-control study of the association between sialolithiasis and osteoporosis.
Clinical otolaryngology : official journal of ENT-UK ; official journal of Netherlands Society for Oto-Rhino-Laryngology & Cervico-Facial Surgery • 2019 • Vol. 44 (3)
OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the association between osteoporosis and salivary gland stone using a population-based claims database. DESIGN: A case-control design. SETTING: Ta…
Cheng, Y; Hung, S; Lin, H
Comment on "Nonsurgical Management of Medication-Related Osteonecrosis of the Jaws Using Local Wound Care" by Hadaya et al.
Journal of oral and maxillofacial surgery : official journal of the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons • 2019 • Vol. 77 (5)
Fujita, Y; Myoken, Y; Nishida, T