Research Papers
Neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio decreases in obstructive sleep apnea treated with mandibular advancement devices.
Sleep & breathing = Schlaf & Atmung • 2018 • Vol. 22 (4)
PURPOSE: Obstructive sleep apnea has been associated with chronic inflammation triggered by nocturnal hypoxemia. The neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio (NLR) is a measure of subclinical systemic inflamma…
Al-Halawani, M; Chan, M; Kreinin, I
A Retrospective 20-Year Analysis of Proliferative Verrucous Leukoplakia and Its Progression to Malignancy and Association with High-risk Human Papillomavirus.
Head and neck pathology • 2018 • Vol. 12 (4)
Proliferative verrucous leukoplakia (PVL) is defined as an aggressive, relentless and recalcitrant form of leukoplakia that has a high propensity for malignant transformation. The aim of this study w…
Bhattacharyya, I; Cohen, D; Fitzpatrick, S
Influence of surface treatment on the performance of silorane-based composite resin in class I restorations: a randomized clinical trial.
Clinical oral investigations • 2018 • Vol. 22 (9)
OBJECTIVES: The aim of this study was to evaluate the clinical performance of silorane-based composite restorations applied after different surface treatments. MATERIALS AND METHODS: This controlled …
de Oliveira, F; Ferreira, R; Franca, F
Effect of semi-rapid maxillary expansion in children with obstructive sleep apnea syndrome: 5-month follow-up study.
Sleep & breathing = Schlaf & Atmung • 2018 • Vol. 22 (4)
BACKGROUND: The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of semi-rapid maxillary expansion (SRME) orthodontic treatment on biomarkers and respiratory parameters in children with obstructiv…
Bakar-Ates, F; Hoxha, S; Kaya-Sezginer, E
Unusual Intestinal Involvement by Paracoccidioidomycosis Diagnosed After Oral Manifestation.
Mycopathologia • 2018 • Vol. 183 (6)
Paracoccidioidomycosis is a common deep fungus infection in South America, particularly in Brazil. It is acquired through inhalation and primary involvement of lungs. Subsequently, dissemination may …
de Souza Cavalcante, R; Fernandes, P; Lopes, M
Dentinal tubule obliteration using toothpastes containing sodium trimetaphosphate microparticles or nanoparticles.
Clinical oral investigations • 2018 • Vol. 22 (9)
OBJECTIVES: This in vitro study evaluated the effect of microparticles (TMPmicro) or nanoparticles (TMPnano) TMP associated with fluoride (F) in toothpaste formulations on the obliteration of dentina…
Camargo, E; Delbem, A; de Toledo, P
Oral health in Alzheimer's disease: a multicenter case-control study.
Clinical oral investigations • 2018 • Vol. 22 (9)
OBJECTIVES: The aim of this case-control study was to carry out an oral health assessment on a group of Alzheimer's patients and to establish a hypothesis regarding the implication of the characteris…
Albaladejo, A; Aragon, F; Corral, R
Risks associated with lamotrigine prescription: a review and personal observations.
Australasian psychiatry : bulletin of Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists • 2018 • Vol. 26 (6)
OBJECTIVES: To detail some serious lamotrigine side effects and their management, and raise awareness about the possible lack of quality control of some brands of lamotrigine. METHODS: A literature r…
Parker, G
Relationship among perceived stress, xerostomia, and salivary flow rate in patients visiting a saliva clinic.
Clinical oral investigations • 2018 • Vol. 22 (9)
OBJECTIVE: This aimed to assess the potential role of chronic stress in saliva secretion, xerostomia, and oral health in a population attending a saliva clinic. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Data of 114 pat…
Brand, H; Bulthuis, M; Jan Jager, D
Primary Leiomyosarcoma of the Buccal Mucosa: Report of a Case and Review of the Literature.
Head and neck pathology • 2018 • Vol. 12 (4)
This clinicopathologic study of primary oral leiomyosarcoma of the buccal mucosa involves a literature review of 15 cases with the addition of our report of a case. The demographic details, tumor siz…
Ko, E; McHugh, J
Topical application of corticosteroids to tracheal tubes to prevent postoperative sore throat in adults undergoing tracheal intubation: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
Anaesthesia • 2018 • Vol. 73 (12)
Postoperative sore throat negatively affects patient satisfaction and recovery. Numerous randomised trials have tested the efficacy of corticosteroids applied to tracheal tubes to prevent postoperati…
Aga, M; Kuriyama, A; Maeda, H
Tumor classification with MALDI-MSI data of tissue microarrays: A case study.
Methods (San Diego, Calif.) • 2018 • Vol. 151
With mass spectrometry imaging (MSI) on tissue microarrays (TMAs) a large number of biomolecules can be studied for many patients at the same time, making it an attractive tool for biomarker discover…
Heeren, R; Mascini, N; Noorlag, R
Comparison of Functional Results After Cross-Face Nerve Graft-, Spinal Accessory Nerve-, and Masseter Nerve-Innervated Gracilis for Facial Paralysis Reconstruction: The Chang Gung Experience.
Annals of plastic surgery • 2018 • Vol. 81 (6S Suppl 1)
BACKGROUND: Using functioning free muscle transplantation (FFMT) for facial paralysis and postparalysis facial synkinesis reconstruction is our preferred technique. Gracilis was the first choice of m…
Chang, T; Chuang, D; Laurence, V
Characterization of PD-L1 and PD-1 Expression and CD8+ Tumor-infiltrating Lymphocyte in Epstein-Barr Virus-associated Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma.
American journal of clinical oncology • 2018 • Vol. 41 (12)
OBJECTIVES: Immunotherapies that target the programmed death-1/ programmed death-1 ligand (PD-1/PD-L1) immune checkpoint pathway have shown promise in nasopharyngeal carcinoma (NPC) in early phases c…
Jiarpinitnun, C; Larbcharoensub, N; Mahaprom, K
A simple self-report health assessment questionnaire to identify oral diseases.
International dental journal • 2018 • Vol. 68 (6)
BACKGROUND: One approach to addressing oral health disparities for at-risk populations has been to increase discussion of oral health by non-dental healthcare providers. This study examined the accur…
Cheng, B; Lamster, I; Myers-Wright, N
Bleeding during and after dental extractions in patients with liver cirrhosis.
International journal of oral and maxillofacial surgery • 2018 • Vol. 47 (12)
Little is known about the prevention and management of acquired coagulopathies, such as those affecting cirrhotic patients. The objective of this analytic retrospective observational study was to eva…
Andrade, N; Bezinelli, L; Braz-Silva, P
Pulp Regeneration Concepts for Nonvital Teeth: From Tissue Engineering to Clinical Approaches.
Tissue engineering. Part B, Reviews • 2018 • Vol. 24 (6)
Following the basis of tissue engineering (Cells-Scaffold-Bioactive molecules), regenerative endodontic has emerged as a new concept of dental treatment. Clinical procedures have been proposed by end…
Collart-Dutilleul, P; Cuisinier, F; Orti, V
Impact of crestal bone resorption on quality of life and professional maintenance with conventional dentures or Locator-retained mandibular implant overdentures.
The Journal of prosthetic dentistry • 2018 • Vol. 120 (6)
STATEMENT OF PROBLEM: The influence of the mandibular resorption profile on clinical outcome after converting a conventional complete denture into a Locator-retained implant overdenture is unknown. P…
De Bruyn, H; Jacquet, W; Matthys, C
Risk assessment for the spread of Candida sp. in dental chair unit waterlines using molecular techniques.
International dental journal • 2018 • Vol. 68 (6)
AIMS: The aim of this study was to evaluate the presence of yeasts in dental chair unit waterlines (DCUWLs) and to test their ability to form biofilms. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Eighteen dental waterlin…
Boucherit, K; Boucherit-Otmani, Z; El Haci, I
Risk assessment models to predict caries recurrence after oral rehabilitation under general anaesthesia: a pilot study.
International dental journal • 2018 • Vol. 68 (6)
OBJECTIVES: Oral rehabilitation under general anaesthesia (GA), commonly employed to treat high caries-risk children, has been associated with high economic and individual/family burden, besides high…
Chou, C; Gao, X; Hsu, C