Research Papers
Distribution of depression, somatization and pain-related impairment in patients with chronic temporomandibular disorders.
Journal of applied oral science : revista FOB • 2019 • Vol. 27
OBJECTIVE: the aim of this study was to describe the frequency of psychosocial diagnoses in a large sample of patients attending a tertiary clinic for treatment of temporomandibular disorders (TMD). …
Canales, G; Conti, P; Guarda-Nardini, L
Long non-coding RNA 319 facilitates nasopharyngeal carcinoma carcinogenesis through regulation of miR-1207-5p/KLF12 axis.
Gene • 2019 • Vol. 680
Long non-coding RNAs (lncRNAs) have been wildly verified to modulate multiple tumorigeneses, especially nasopharyngeal carcinoma (NPC). In present study, we aim to investigate the role of LINC00319 i…
Song, P; Yin, S
Development and validation of a method using ultra performance liquid chromatography coupled to tandem mass spectrometry for determination of zoledronic acid concentration in human bone.
Journal of pharmaceutical and biomedical analysis • 2019 • Vol. 162
A method for the extraction and quantification of zoledronic acid (ZA) from human bone was set up and validated. This method allowed the quantification of ZA from jawbone sequestrations of patients a…
Busardo, F; Giorgetti, R; Iriti, M
Enamel biomimetics-fiction or future of dentistry.
International journal of oral science • 2019 • Vol. 11 (1)
Tooth enamel is a complex mineralized tissue consisting of long and parallel apatite crystals configured into decussating enamel rods. In recent years, multiple approaches have been introduced to gen…
Diekwisch, T; Pandya, M
Effect of the sonic hedgehog inhibitor GDC-0449 on an in vitro isogenic cellular model simulating odontogenic keratocysts.
International journal of oral science • 2019 • Vol. 11 (1)
Odontogenic keratocysts (OKCs) are common cystic lesions of odontogenic epithelial origin that can occur sporadically or in association with naevoid basal cell carcinoma syndrome (NBCCS). OKCs are lo…
Chen, F; Hong, Y; Li, T
Regulation of somatostatin receptor 2 by proinflammatory, microbial and obesity-related signals in periodontal cells and tissues.
Head & face medicine • 2019 • Vol. 15 (1)
BACKGROUND: Periodontitis is a chronic disease characterized by a progressive and irreversible destruction of the tooth-supporting tissues, including gingiva and periodontal ligament (PDL). Microorga…
Cirelli, J; Damanaki, A; Deschner, J
Effect of Interferon alfa-2a Treatment on Adaptive and Innate Immune Systems in Patients With Behcet Disease Uveitis.
Investigative ophthalmology & visual science • 2019 • Vol. 60 (1)
PURPOSE: To investigate the effect of interferon alfa-2a on T regulatory (Treg) cells, T helper 17 (Th17) cells, and expression of Toll-like receptors (TLRs) in Behcet disease (BD) patients with uvei…
Albayrak, O; Can, F; Gul, A
The Effects of Diabetes and High-Fat Diet on Polymodal Nociceptor and Cold Thermoreceptor Nerve Terminal Endings in the Corneal Epithelium.
Investigative ophthalmology & visual science • 2019 • Vol. 60 (1)
PURPOSE: There is a substantial body of evidence indicating that corneal sensory innervation is affected by pathology in a range of diseases. However, there are no published studies that have directl…
Alamri, A; Angus, P; Brock, J
Clinical Patterns and Causes of Intraocular Inflammation in a Uveitis Patient Cohort from Egypt.
Ocular immunology and inflammation • 2019 • Vol. 27 (6)
Purpose: To analyze the patterns and causes of intraocular inflammation in patients attending uveitis referral clinics in Egypt. Methods: The study included 454 patients with uveitis examined both at…
Amin, R; Bedda, A; Goweida, M
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Distortion and Targeting Errors from Strong Rare Earth Metal Magnetic Dental Implant Requiring Revision.
Turkish neurosurgery • 2019 • Vol. 29 (1)
Recently, the use of magnetic dental implants has been re-popularized with the introduction of strong rare earth metal, for example, neodymium, magnets. Unrecognized magnetic dental implants can caus…
Choi, E; Kim, S; Lee, C
Immunoresponsive Autonomic Neuropathy in Sjogren Syndrome-Case Series and Literature Review.
American journal of therapeutics • 2019 • Vol. 26 (1)
BACKGROUND: Sjogren syndrome (SS) is one of the most common autoimmune disorders that classically affects exocrine glands, resulting in keratoconjunctivitis sicca and xerostomia, and frequently is as…
Goodman, B
The Hollow Maxillary Complete Denture: A Simple, Precise, Single-Flask Technique Using a Caramel Spacer.
Journal of prosthodontics : official journal of the American College of Prosthodontists • 2019 • Vol. 28 (1)
The success of removable prostheses ultimately depends on a number of factors such as retention, stability, support, esthetics, and masticatory function. Increased intraoral inter-arch distance leads…
Aras, M; Bhushan, P; Chitre, V
Putty Index for Tripoding.
Journal of prosthodontics : official journal of the American College of Prosthodontists • 2019 • Vol. 28 (1)
Precise orientation and transfer of the selected path of insertion and removal is a critical step in cast removable partial denture prosthesis design. An easy technique for registering the same is de…
Afsal, A; Aravindakshan, S; Ismail, S
Psychosocial factors and oral health practices of preschool-aged children: a qualitative study with Hispanic mothers.
Ethnicity & health • 2019 • Vol. 24 (1)
OBJECTIVE: This qualitative study sought to gain an in-depth understanding of Hispanic mother's parenting experiences and perceptions about select psychosocial factors. How psychosocial factors influ…
Becerra, K; Beltran, N; Finlayson, T
Long-Term Efficacy of Pegylated Interferon Alpha-2b in Behcet's Uveitis: A Small Case Series.
Ocular immunology and inflammation • 2019 • Vol. 27 (1)
PURPOSE: To assess the long-term efficacy and safety of pegylated interferon alpha-2b (peg-IFN-alpha-2b) for severe uveitis associated with Behcet's disease. METHODS: Peg-IFN-alpha-2b was administrat…
Celiker, H; Direskeneli, H; Kazokoglu, H
Biologic Treatment Options for Retinal Neovascularization in Behcet's Disease.
Ocular immunology and inflammation • 2019 • Vol. 27 (1)
PURPOSE: Relapsing ocular inflammation occurs in about 70% of patients with Behcet's disease (BD) and can lead to permanent loss of vision. Neovascularization of the optic disc (NVD) or elsewhere in …
Aissopou, E; Markomichelakis, N; Maselos, S
TMJ symptoms reduce chewing amplitude and velocity, and increase variability.
Cranio : the journal of craniomandibular practice • 2019 • Vol. 37 (1)
OBJECTIVE: The null hypothesis was that mandibular amplitude, velocity, and variability during gum chewing are not altered in subjects with temporomandibular joint (TMJ) internal derangements (ID). M…
Kamyszek, G; Kull, R; Radke, J
Gonial Angle Measured by Orthopantomography as a Predictor of Maximum Occlusal Force.
Journal of prosthodontics : official journal of the American College of Prosthodontists • 2019 • Vol. 28 (1)
PURPOSE: To establish the accuracy of measuring the gonial angle on an orthopantomogram (GAO), as defined by the anatomic relationship between the inferior and posterior borders of the mandible. Furt…
Ikebe, K; Maeda, Y; Miwa, S
Metabolic Phase I (CYPs) and Phase II (GSTs) Gene Polymorphisms and Their Interaction with Environmental Factors in Nasopharyngeal Cancer from the Ethnic Population of Northeast India.
Pathology oncology research : POR • 2019 • Vol. 25 (1)
Multiple genetic and environmental factors and their interaction are believed to contribute in the pathogenesis of Nasopharyngeal Cancer (NPC). We investigate the role of Metabolic Phase I (CYPs) and…
Ghosh, S; Singh, S
Ocular Manifestations and Visual Outcomes of Behcet's Uveitis in a Thai population.
Ocular immunology and inflammation • 2019 • Vol. 27 (1)
PURPOSE: To report on ocular manifestations and visual outcomes of Thai patients with Behcet's Uveitis (BU). METHODS: We reviewed medical records of 50 BU patients (31 males and 19 females). Ocular m…
Kunavisarut, P; Pathanapitoon, K; Rothova, A