Research Papers
Neoadjuvant chemotherapy followed by transoral robotic surgery versus upfront surgery for locoregionally advanced oropharyngeal carcinoma: A propensity score matched analysis.
Head & neck • 2025 • Vol. 47 (1)
BACKGROUND: Transoral robotic surgery (TORS) performed after neoadjuvant chemotherapy (NAC) is a promising treatment for advanced-stage oropharyngeal carcinoma (OPSCC) able to reduce the adjuvant the…
Cammaroto, G; Cioccoloni, E; Costantino, A
VMAT plan quality comparison between Clinac-iX and halcyon treatment delivery systems for nasopharyngeal carcinoma.
Medical dosimetry : official journal of the American Association of Medical Dosimetrists • 2025 • Vol. 50 (1)
Radiotherapy planning for nasopharyngeal carcinoma is a complex process due to the proximity of critical structures. Volumetric modulated arc therapy (VMAT) can improve the therapeutic ratio. However…
Gundapuneedi, B; Mahalakshmy, T; Saravanan, K
The Levator Veli Palatini: Are all Segments Created Equal?
The Cleft palate-craniofacial journal : official publication of the American Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Association • 2025 • Vol. 62 (1)
INTRODUCTION: The levator veli palatini (LVP) muscle has two segments with distinct roles in velopharyngeal function. Previous research suggests longer extravelar segments with shorter intravelar seg…
Gilbert, I; Perry, J; Singh, D
Examining timing of periorbital interventions in patients with upper division facial paralysis.
Head & neck • 2025 • Vol. 47 (1)
BACKGROUND: Facial paralysis is a life-altering condition that may arise from various etiologies, ranging from trauma to malignancy. Permanent facial paralysis may occur secondary to facial nerve sac…
Cabrera, C; Doty, S; Fowler, N
Adoption and Effect of Sealants for Occlusal Noncavitated Caries in a Large Dental Network in the USA.
Caries research • 2025 • Vol. 59 (1)
INTRODUCTION: Dental sealants applied to occlusal pit-and-fissure surfaces have been shown to prevent caries and arrest occlusal noncavitated carious lesions (NCCLs). The American Dental Association …
Fellows, J; Polk, D; Shah, N
Super-Selective Intra-arterial Thrombolytic Therapy for Peripheral Facial Paralysis After Postauricular Hyaluronic Acid Injection for the Esthetic Correction of Lying Ears.
Aesthetic plastic surgery • 2025 • Vol. 49 (1)
BACKGROUND: Hyaluronic acid (HA) injection in the auricular base is one of the most popular and non-surgical cosmetic procedures for correcting lying ears and optimizing the facial profile because of…
Chen, M; Fu, Q; Guo, Y
Insights into dental age estimation: introducing multiple regression data from a Black South African population on modified gustafson's criteria.
International journal of legal medicine • 2025 • Vol. 139 (1)
Dental Age Estimation (DAE) is an effective instrument of the rule of law for verifying dubious age claims in living individuals. Once tooth development is complete, only degenerative dental characte…
Bernitz, H; Robinson, L; Rudolphi, F
Effect of different mouthwashes on ventilator-related outcomes and mortality in intensive care unit patients: A network meta-analysis.
Australian critical care : official journal of the Confederation of Australian Critical Care Nurses • 2025 • Vol. 38 (1)
BACKGROUND: Ventilator-associated pneumonia is a common and life-threatening complication in intensive care unit (ICU) patients. Maintaining oral hygiene is crucial for reducing ventilator-associated…
He, C; He, Q; Hu, R
Association of Molar Incisor Hypomineralization with Hypomineralized Second Primary Molars: An Updated Systematic Review with a Meta-Analysis and Trial Sequential Analysis.
Caries research • 2025 • Vol. 59 (1)
INTRODUCTION: There is a correlation between molar incisor hypomineralization (MIH) and hypomineralized second primary molars (HSPM), but this relationship has not been definitively confirmed. The pu…
Guo, J; Jia, J; Liu, Y
Optimal therapeutic strategies for hepatic metachronous oligometastatic nasopharyngeal carcinoma: Insights from a retrospective study.
International journal of cancer • 2025 • Vol. 156 (1)
Hepatic metachronous oligometastatic nasopharyngeal carcinoma (hmoNPC) exhibits distinct clinical characteristics compared to other types of metastatic NPC. We investigated the optimal therapy for hm…
Cao, X; Chen, X; Deng, Y
Myths surrounding vertical dimension of occlusion in restorative dentistry: A scoping review.
Journal of esthetic and restorative dentistry : official publication of the American Academy of Esthetic Dentistry ... [et al.] • 2025 • Vol. 37 (1)
OBJECTIVE: This scoping review aims to clarify the concept of vertical dimension of occlusion (VDO) in prosthetic dentistry, addressing prevalent myths, and controversies regarding its clinical manag…
Calamita, M; Lassmann, L; Manfredini, D
Eruptive path of maxillary canines in patients with lateral incisor agenesis: a longitudinal follow-up.
The Angle orthodontist • 2025 • Vol. 95 (1)
OBJECTIVES: To evaluate the eruptive angle, mesiodistal position and height of permanent maxillary canines in patients with agenesis of the permanent maxillary lateral incisor (AL) from the mixed to …
Conti, A; Garib, D; Miranda, F
Enhanced pendulum appliance utilizing temporary anchorage device-based Nance arch and modified springs for optimized molar distalization control: a case report.
The Angle orthodontist • 2025 • Vol. 95 (1)
A 20-year-old female patient with severe maxillary crowding and skeletal Class III malocclusion was successfully treated using an enhanced pendulum appliance. Camouflage treatment was chosen because …
Algahefi, A; Li, Z; Shi, H
Volumetric Bone Changes in Double Barrel Vascularized Fibula Flap Used for Mandibular Reconstruction: A Randomized Clinical Trial.
The Journal of craniofacial surgery • 2025 • Vol. 36 (1)
AIM: To assess the volumetric bone changes in double barrel vascularized fibular flap used for mandibular reconstruction using 3D miniplate versus 3D titanium mesh tray. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Twenty…
Abdelaziz, O; Ayad, W; Helmy, E
Experimental Periodontitis Worsens Dopaminergic Neuronal Degeneration.
Journal of clinical periodontology • 2025 • Vol. 52 (1)
AIM: To investigate the hypothesis supporting the link between periodontitis and dopaminergic neuron degeneration. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Adult male Wistar rats were used to induce dopaminergic neuro…
Antonieto, L; Del-Bel, E; de Sousa-Neto, M
Outcomes from a Multidisciplinary Otolaryngology and Rheumatology Clinic for the Management of Chronic Sialadenitis.
Otolaryngology--head and neck surgery : official journal of American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery • 2025 • Vol. 172 (1)
OBJECTIVE: Determine the outcomes in children with recurrent sialadenitis after establishment of a multidisciplinary pediatric otolaryngology and rheumatology clinic. STUDY DESIGN: Retrospective revi…
Holley, A; Park, A; Stern, S
Rethinking Surgical Margins: A New Approach to Predict Outcomes in Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma.
The Laryngoscope • 2025 • Vol. 135 (1)
OBJECTIVE: The traditional categorical division of surgical margins using a 5 mm cutoff in oral cavity squamous cell carcinoma (OCSCC) is controversial. The primary aim of this study was to investiga…
Bachar, G; Dudkiewicz, D; Mizrachi, A
Malignant melanoma diagnosed by fine-needle aspiration in cases presenting with parotid mass.
Cytopathology : official journal of the British Society for Clinical Cytology • 2025 • Vol. 36 (1)
BACKGROUND: One of the most common malignancies that metastasize to the parotid glands and associated lymph nodes is cutaneous melanoma. Although fine-needle aspiration (FNA) is well established for …
Acikalin, M; Acu, B; Turcan, D
Comparison of Different Intraoral Scanners With Prefabricated Aid on Accuracy and Framework Passive Fit of Digital Complete-Arch Implant Impression: An In Vitro Study.
Clinical oral implants research • 2025 • Vol. 36 (1)
OBJECTIVES: This study aimed to compare the accuracy of digital complete-arch implant impressions with prefabricated aids using three intraoral scanners (IOSs) and explore the correlation between vir…
Deng, K; Fu, X; Gu, W
Recurrent aphthous stomatitis in a child successfully treated with apremilast.
Pediatric dermatology • 2025 • Vol. 42 (1)
A 13-year-old male presented with a 2-year history of recurrent aphthous stomatitis. The patient had undergone several unsuccessful treatments, leading to the decision to initiate apremilast. He show…
Lobato-Berezo, A; March-Rodriguez, A; Pujol, R