Research Papers
The Role of Bacterial Biofilms in Dental Caries and Periodontal and Peri-implant Diseases: A Historical Perspective.
Journal of dental research • 2019 • Vol. 98 (4)
Over the last hundred years, groundbreaking research in oral microbiology has provided a broad and deep understanding about the oral microbiome, its interactions with our body, and how the community …
Colombo, A; Tanner, A
Systemic Risk Factors for the Development of Periimplant Diseases.
Implant dentistry • 2019 • Vol. 28 (2)
PURPOSE: Although periimplantitis results from the tissue destructive effects of a dysbiotic periimplant microbiome, several factors may either contribute to the dysbiosis or influence the host respo…
Kumar, P
Minimally-invasive alternative to the extraction of deeply-impacted supernumerary teeth using a computer-designed surgical template.
The British journal of oral & maxillofacial surgery • 2019 • Vol. 57 (3)
Li, Z; Liu, M; Lv, K
Fragments of drains retained during operations on the temporomandibular joint.
The British journal of oral & maxillofacial surgery • 2019 • Vol. 57 (3)
Drains are robust and reports of breakages and retained fragments are rare. There is no consensus about the management of such cases and we know of no reported cases. We present the case of an 18-yea…
Armstrong, D; Bisase, B; Hills, A
The human ATF1 rs11169571 polymorphism associated with risk of nasopharyngeal carcinoma in Southern Chinese populations.
Cancer medicine • 2019 • Vol. 8 (4)
Our previous work reported activating transcription factor 1 (ATF1) is a promotive factor of nasopharyngeal carcinoma (NPC) tumorigenesis. This study is to further explore the association between the…
He, Z; Huang, G; Jiang, Q
SALL4 induces radioresistance in nasopharyngeal carcinoma via the ATM/Chk2/p53 pathway.
Cancer medicine • 2019 • Vol. 8 (4)
Radiotherapy is the mainstay and primary curative treatment modality in nasopharyngeal carcinoma (NPC), whose efficacy is limited by the development of intrinsic and acquired radioresistance. Thus, d…
Guo, E; Hu, G; Liu, D
Nonsurgical Treatment of Periimplantitis.
Implant dentistry • 2019 • Vol. 28 (2)
PURPOSE: Periimplantitis has become an emerging challenge faced by practicing dentists worldwide. When treating periimplantitis, we should attempt to manage this problem via nonsurgical therapies tha…
Renvert, S; Wang, C; Wang, H
Foundation-Based Cleft Care in Developing Countries.
Plastic and reconstructive surgery • 2019 • Vol. 143 (4)
BACKGROUND: Cleft deformities of the lip and palate affect nearly one in 500 to 700 births, and lead to increased morbidity and mortality if untreated. Nevertheless, significant global disparities in…
Cammarata, M; Diaz-Siso, J; Flores, R
Refining Post-Orthognathic Surgery Facial Contour with Computer-Designed/Computer-Manufactured Alloplastic Implants.
Plastic and reconstructive surgery • 2019 • Vol. 143 (4)
Jin, X; Lai, C
Dental visits and associated emergency department-charges in the United States: Nationwide Emergency Department Sample, 2014.
Journal of the American Dental Association (1939) • 2019 • Vol. 150 (4)
BACKGROUND: Use of hospital emergency department (ED) for dental care is on the rise. This study estimates the total ED dental visits and determines mean charges by the type of disease and other pati…
Kelekar, U; Naavaal, S
Patient-reported outcomes of symptom burden in patients receiving surgical or nonsurgical treatment for low-intermediate risk oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma: A comparative analysis of a prospective registry.
Oral oncology • 2019 • Vol. 91
PURPOSE: To explore treatment-related changes in symptom burden and quality of life (QOL) in oropharyngeal squamous cell cancer (OPSCC) patients treated surgically and non-surgically. PATIENTS AND ME…
Amit, M; Brandon Gunn, G; Dave Fuller, C
Accuracy of magnetic resonance imaging in evaluating the depth of invasion of tongue cancer. A prospective cohort study.
Oral oncology • 2019 • Vol. 91
OBJECTIVES: This study compared the consistency of depth of invasion (DOI) measurements by magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and intraoperative and postoperative pathological sections due to a lack of…
Feng, Z; Han, Z; Li, H
Perceived and Assessed Dental Treatment Needs of Schoolchildren in Benoe Division, Cameroon.
JDR clinical and translational research • 2019 • Vol. 4 (2)
INTRODUCTION: Oral health surveys combining clinical and subjective measures are effective to inform oral health policy, practice, and evaluation of oral health interventions. However, only a few stu…
Keboa, M; Madathil, S; Nicolau, B
Craniofacial growth spurt in Class I subjects.
American journal of orthodontics and dentofacial orthopedics : official publication of the American Association of Orthodontists, its constituent societies, and the American Board of Orthodontics • 2019 • Vol. 155 (4)
INTRODUCTION: The objective was to study the growth spurt of Class I subjects, focusing on the ability to predict the peak of the growth spurt of the maxillary (Co-A) and mandibular (Co-Pog) lengths …
Montasser, M
Some orthodontists' experiences of volunteering for a community orthodontic initiative.
American journal of orthodontics and dentofacial orthopedics : official publication of the American Association of Orthodontists, its constituent societies, and the American Board of Orthodontics • 2019 • Vol. 155 (4)
INTRODUCTION: In society, dental professionals, including orthodontists, are often viewed as being solely motivated by money. Nevertheless, numerous orthodontists volunteer for community initiatives …
Antoun, J; Blanch, K; Fowler, P
Evaluation of fit for 3D-printed retainers compared with thermoform retainers.
American journal of orthodontics and dentofacial orthopedics : official publication of the American Association of Orthodontists, its constituent societies, and the American Board of Orthodontics • 2019 • Vol. 155 (4)
INTRODUCTION: In the literature, there is little information available on 3D-printed orthodontic retainers. This study examined the accuracy of 3D-printed retainers compared with conventional vacuum-…
Arias, A; Bencharit, S; Carrico, C
Addressing social contexts and determinants of health in Marshallese communities.
The Lancet. Infectious diseases • 2019 • Vol. 19 (4)
Shah, A; Shah, J; Shah, N
Osseodensification: An Overview of Scientific Rationale and Biological Background.
Compendium of continuing education in dentistry (Jamesburg, N.J. : 1995) • 2019 • Vol. 40 (4)
In implant dentistry, primary mechanical stability is considered a prerequisite for successful osseointegration. That is, the alveolar bone architecture of the implant drilling site is critical in di…
Miron, R; Pikos, M
Functional Occlusal Rehabilitation of a Mutilated Adult Dentition Caused by a Constricted Chewing Pathway: 6-Year Follow-up.
Compendium of continuing education in dentistry (Jamesburg, N.J. : 1995) • 2019 • Vol. 40 (4)
Adult patients with class II division 2 malocclusion often present with several occlusal problems. Employing a singular restorative modality to fix the problems without considering the long-term prog…
Bijlani, P; Chhajed, S; Karad, A
Overcoming Esthetic, Functional, and Biomechanical Challenges With Assistance From Orthodontic Intrusion.
Compendium of continuing education in dentistry (Jamesburg, N.J. : 1995) • 2019 • Vol. 40 (4)
Orthodontic intrusion can be utilized to assist clinicians in meeting various esthetic, functional, and biomechanical problems. In this full-mouth reconstruction case, such therapy was used to initia…
Fitzgerald, M