Research Papers
Influence of thermomechanical fatigue on the fracture strength of CAD-CAM-fabricated occlusal veneers.
The Journal of prosthetic dentistry • 2019 • Vol. 121 (4)
STATEMENT OF PROBLEM: With the development of new computer-aided design and computer-aided manufacturing (CAD-CAM) restorative dental materials, limited data regarding their survival rate and fractur…
Al-Akhali, M; Chaar, M; Elsayed, A
CAD-CAM milled versus rapidly prototyped (3D-printed) complete dentures: An in vitro evaluation of trueness.
The Journal of prosthetic dentistry • 2019 • Vol. 121 (4)
STATEMENT OF PROBLEM: Complete dentures fabricated by computer-aided design and computer-aided manufacturing (CAD-CAM) techniques have become popular. The 2 principal CAD-CAM techniques, milling and …
Kalberer, N; Mehl, A; Muller, F
Are pediatricians and otolaryngologists well prepared to identify early signs of vertical facial growth?
International journal of pediatric otorhinolaryngology • 2019 • Vol. 119
BACKGROUND: The prevalence of vertical facial growth is very high in the developed world. Most authors agree that mouth breathing is its main cause. Even though care is mainly conducted by odontologi…
Calvo-Henriquez, C; Faraldo-Garcia, A; Martinez-Capoccioni, G
Posterior partial crowns out of lithium disilicate (LS2) with or without posts: A randomized controlled prospective clinical trial with a 3-year follow up.
Journal of dentistry • 2019 • Vol. 83
OBJECTIVES: The objective of this randomized controlled trial was to assess the influence of use of posts as well as the type of posterior tooth (premolars vs molars) for the treatment with lithium d…
FERRARI, M; Ferrari Cagidiaco, E; Goracci, C
MicroRNA‑199a‑5p functions as a tumor suppressor in oral squamous cell carcinoma via targeting the IKKbeta/NF‑kappaB signaling pathway.
International journal of molecular medicine • 2019 • Vol. 43 (4)
MicroRNAs (miRNAs) have been shown to have a significant role in the progression of several types of cancer, including oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC). However, the biological function and regula…
Lu, G; Shao, Y; Shen, B
Autophagy and apoptotic machinery caused by Polygonum cuspidatum extract in cisplatin‑resistant human oral cancer CAR cells.
Oncology reports • 2019 • Vol. 41 (4)
Polygonum cuspidatum (Hu Zhang) is a traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) and has been revealed to exert anticancer, anti‑angiogenesis, anti‑human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), anti‑hepatitis B virus, …
Chen, F; Chen, H; Chen, H
Management of clinically N0 neck in oropharyngeal carcinoma.
European archives of oto-rhino-laryngology : official journal of the European Federation of Oto-Rhino-Laryngological Societies (EUFOS) : affiliated with the German Society for Oto-Rhino-Laryngology - Head and Neck Surgery • 2019 • Vol. 276 (4)
PURPOSE: Only a minority of patients with oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma (OPSCC) are diagnosed without regional metastasis (cN0). Studies focusing on the management of cN0 neck in OPSCC are sc…
Atula, T; Jouhi, L; Keski-Santti, H
Use of Implant-Supported Custom Milled Impression Copings to Capture Soft-Tissue Contours and Incisal Guidance.
Journal of prosthodontics : official journal of the American College of Prosthodontists • 2019 • Vol. 28 (4)
A technique is presented where a custom milled impression coping is used to replicate the clinically established anterior incisal guidance to the definitive prosthesis when multiple implants are rest…
AlBader, B; AlHelal, A; Bukhari, S
The effectiveness of transoral marsupialization for lingual thyroglossal duct cysts - Twelve successfully treated cases at a single institution.
Journal of pediatric surgery • 2019 • Vol. 54 (4)
PURPOSE: Lingual thyroglossal duct cysts (L-TGDCs) are rare and sometimes lethal owing to their association with asphyxia. We aimed to analyze our single institutional experience with L-TGDCs. METHOD…
Fujimura, T; Harumatsu, T; Hirobe, S
Change in gray matter volume and cerebral blood flow in patients with burning mouth syndrome.
Journal of oral pathology & medicine : official publication of the International Association of Oral Pathologists and the American Academy of Oral Pathology • 2019 • Vol. 48 (4)
BACKGROUND: The purpose of this study was to evaluate alterations in gray matter volume (GMV) and cerebral blood flow (CBF) using structural MRI and arterial spin labeling (ASL) perfusion MRI, respec…
Byun, J; Jahng, G; Lee, Y
Efficacy and Safety of Oral Premedication on Pain after Nonsurgical Root Canal Treatment: A Systematic Review and Network Meta-analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials.
Journal of endodontics • 2019 • Vol. 45 (4)
INTRODUCTION: This review aimed to find the most effective oral premedication in reducing pain in adults after nonsurgical root canal therapy (NSRCT) using network meta-analysis. METHODS: The review …
Gutmann, J; Jinatongthai, P; Nagendrababu, V
Impact of breastfeeding and/or bottle-feeding on surgical wound dehiscence after cleft lip repair in infants: A systematic review.
Journal of cranio-maxillo-facial surgery : official publication of the European Association for Cranio-Maxillo-Facial Surgery • 2019 • Vol. 47 (4)
BACKGROUND: Immediately after cleft lip repair, breastfeeding and bottle-feeding are generally restricted to avoid placing tension on the surgical incision. However, no consensus about feeding method…
Makimoto, K; Matsunaka, E; Ueki, S
Thermal induced deflection of a porcelain-zirconia bilayer: Influence of cooling rate.
Dental materials : official publication of the Academy of Dental Materials • 2019 • Vol. 35 (4)
OBJECTIVE: To determine the thermal expansion of a porcelain (VM9) and tetragonal zirconia (Y-TZP) as well as the deflection upon re-heating and cooling of a bilayer fabricated from these two materia…
Mercurio, V; Swain, M; Tholey, M
Dental caries and vitamin D status in children in Asia.
Pediatrics international : official journal of the Japan Pediatric Society • 2019 • Vol. 61 (4)
Dental caries and vitamin D inadequacy are known to affect children worldwide. Vitamin D has a vital role in tooth formation. There is growing evidence linking suboptimal serum vitamin D level with d…
Abu Hassan, M; Almoudi, M; Hussein, A
A 2-year prospective case series on volumetric changes, PROMs, and clinical outcomes following sinus floor elevation using deproteinized bovine bone mineral as filling material.
Clinical implant dentistry and related research • 2019 • Vol. 21 (2)
BACKGROUND: A sinus floor augmentation may be indicated when a lack of hard tissue impedes implant placement. Although clinically successful, evidence supporting the long-term three-dimensional stabi…
Cleymaet, R; Cosyn, J; De Bruyckere, T
Masticatory ability improves after maxillary implant overdenture treatment: A randomized controlled trial with 1-year follow-up.
Clinical implant dentistry and related research • 2019 • Vol. 21 (2)
BACKGROUND: The effect of maxillary implant overdentures on masticatory ability in edentulous patients with complaints regarding their conventional maxillary dentures is unknown. PURPOSE: To assess t…
Boven, G; Meijer, H; Raghoebar, G
Influence of veneer pore defects on fracture behavior of bilayered lithium disilicate glass-ceramic crowns.
Dental materials : official publication of the Academy of Dental Materials • 2019 • Vol. 35 (4)
OBJECTIVE: To identify the conditions under which fabrication pore defects within veneering porcelain in bilayered lithium disilicate glass-ceramic (LDG) crowns will influence and jeopardize the mech…
Dao, L; Jian, Y; Swain, M
HPV as a marker for molecular characterization in head and neck oncology: Looking for a standardization of clinical use and of detection method(s) in clinical practice.
Head & neck • 2019 • Vol. 41 (4)
BACKGROUND: A consensus about the most appropriate diagnostic method(s) for head and neck human papillomavirus (HPV)-induced carcinogenesis is still lacking because most of the commercially available…
Boscolo-Rizzo, P; Bussu, F; Delogu, G
Temporary tracheotomy in microvascular reconstruction in maxillofacial surgery: Benefit or threat?
Journal of cranio-maxillo-facial surgery : official publication of the European Association for Cranio-Maxillo-Facial Surgery • 2019 • Vol. 47 (4)
BACKGROUND: Temporary tracheotomies are often used in oral microvascular flap reconstruction surgery to secure postoperative airway management and avoid emergency tracheotomies. Even when planned ele…
Bissinger, O; Burian, N; Goetz, C
Contribution of Nitric oxide synthase 3 genetic variants to nasopharyngeal carcinoma risk and progression in a Tunisian population.
European archives of oto-rhino-laryngology : official journal of the European Federation of Oto-Rhino-Laryngological Societies (EUFOS) : affiliated with the German Society for Oto-Rhino-Laryngology - Head and Neck Surgery • 2019 • Vol. 276 (4)
PURPOSE: We conduct this study to evaluate the clinical and functional impact of Nitric Oxide Synthase 3 (NOS3) T-786C and G894T genetic variants on nasopharyngeal carcinoma (NPC) risk and progressio…
Aouf, S; Bouaouinaa, N; Gabbouj, S