Research Papers
Immunological and microbiological periodontal profiles in isolated growth hormone deficiency.
Journal of periodontology • 2018 • Vol. 89 (11)
BACKGROUND: Growth hormone (GH) has been identified as an important regulator of the immune response. We have previously shown that adults with isolated GH deficiency (IGHD) due to a mutation in the …
Aguiar-Oliveira, M; Albuquerque-Souza, E; Araujo, I
Root surface alterations following manual and mechanical scaling: A comparative study.
International journal of dental hygiene • 2018 • Vol. 16 (4)
OBJECTIVES: The aim of this study was to investigate the morphological and surface roughness changes in dental root samples following periodontal scaling by hand curette, piezoelectric ultrasonic dev…
De Biase, A; Formisano, G; Laurito, D
Evaluation of the fit of metal copings fabricated using stereolithography.
The Journal of prosthetic dentistry • 2018 • Vol. 120 (5)
STATEMENT OF PROBLEM: Rapid prototyping, including stereolithography (SLA), is a more recent technique for fabricating metal frameworks than the conventional lost-wax technique. However, investigatio…
Kim, J; Kim, N; Kim, S
Effects of Manufacturing and Finishing Techniques of Feldspathic Ceramics on Surface Topography, Biofilm Formation, and Cell Viability for Human Gingival Fibroblasts.
Operative dentistry • 2018 • Vol. 43 (6)
PURPOSE: Feldspathic ceramic restorations can be obtained by different techniques (stratification or computer-aided design/computer-aided manufacturing [CAD/CAM] blocks) and finishing procedures (pol…
Anami, L; Bottino, M; Camargo, S
Accuracy of Le Fort I osteotomy in bimaxillary splint-based orthognathic surgery: focus on posterior maxillary movements.
International journal of oral and maxillofacial surgery • 2018 • Vol. 47 (11)
This retrospective study was performed to verify the accuracy of horizontal and vertical repositioning of the maxilla in bimaxillary osteotomy with a focus on posterior vertical displacement. Data fr…
Coopman, R; De Mol, A; Govaerts, D
Retrospective Study of 383 Cases of Fibro-Osseous Lesions of the Jaws.
Journal of oral and maxillofacial surgery : official journal of the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons • 2018 • Vol. 76 (11)
PURPOSE: The aims of this study were to describe the clinical and radiologic features of 383 fibro-osseous lesions (FOLs) from an oral pathology reference service in Brazil and to compare the finding…
Chalub, L; Etges, A; Kato, C
Radiation retinopathy after external beam irradiation for nasopharyngeal carcinoma: A case report and review of the literature.
Practical radiation oncology • 2018 • Vol. 8 (6)
Barman, M; Bawankar, P; Bhattacharjee, H
Infection by Epstein-Barr virus in Fes (Morocco). Prevalence and predictors of positivity in nasopharyngeal cancer.
Journal of infection and public health • 2018 • Vol. 11 (6)
OBJECTIVES: To determine the prevalence and genotypic distribution of Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) in a sample of patients of Hassan II University Hospital (Morocco) due to nasopharyngeal pathologies and…
El-Amrani-Joutey, M; Jimenez-Garcia, R; Jimenez-Trujillo, I
Recovery of Pure Red Cell Aplasia Following Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation Associated with Interleukin (IL)-6 Elevation Caused by Odontogenic Infection.
Internal medicine (Tokyo, Japan) • 2018 • Vol. 57 (21)
We herein report a case of long-lasting pure red cell aplasia (PRCA) after major ABO-incompatible allogeneic stem cell transplantation (SCT) for acute lymphoblastic leukemia. The patient needed red b…
Hara, T; Kitagawa, J; Matsumoto, T
Immediate Implant Placement Into Fresh Extraction Sites Using Single-Drilling Bur and Two Loading Procedures: Follow-Up Results.
The Journal of craniofacial surgery • 2018 • Vol. 29 (8)
Modern clinical protocols in implantology aim at shortening the treatment time and reducing duration and discomfort of the surgical phase, while maintaining optimal treatment outcomes. The purpose of…
Bettach, R; Del Fabbro, M; Mortellaro, C
Association of high 5-hydroxymethylcytosine levels with Ten Eleven Translocation 2 overexpression and inflammation in Sjogren's syndrome patients.
Clinical immunology (Orlando, Fla.) • 2018 • Vol. 196
Here, we determined the 5-hydroxymethylcytosine (5hmC), 5-methylcytosine (5mC), Ten Eleven Translocation (TETs), and DNA methyltransferases (DNMTs) levels in epithelial and inflammatory cells of labi…
Aguilera, S; Bahamondes, V; Barrera, M
Soft tissue assessment before and after mandibular advancement or setback surgery using three-dimensional images: systematic review and meta-analysis.
International journal of oral and maxillofacial surgery • 2018 • Vol. 47 (11)
The aim of this systematic review was to evaluate the effects of mandibular advancement or setback surgery on the facial soft tissue assessed using three-dimensional images. An electronic search was …
Ferreira, D; Lisboa, C; Maia, L
IL-6, TNF-alpha levels and periodontal status changes during the menstrual cycle.
Oral diseases • 2018 • Vol. 24 (8)
OBJECTIVES: Sex steroid hormones are thought to affect periodontal tissues. A clear understanding of the effect of the menstrual cycle on oral tissues would be an important milestone in the timing of…
Ertugrul, A; Sahin Aydinyurt, H; Tekin, Y
Evaluation of maxillary buccal alveolar bone before and after orthodontic alignment without extractions: A cone beam computed tomographic study.
The Angle orthodontist • 2018 • Vol. 88 (6)
OBJECTIVES: To assess the changes in the maxillary buccal alveolar bone during alignment without extractions. Secondarily, to evaluate the changes in arch dimensions and buccolingual inclinations of …
Castello Branco, N; Cattaneo, P; de Freitas, K
Dentoalveolar effects produced by different appliances on early treatment of anterior open bite: A randomized clinical trial.
The Angle orthodontist • 2018 • Vol. 88 (6)
OBJECTIVES: To compare different appliances for early anterior open bite (AOB) correction. MATERIALS AND METHODS: This was a parallel, randomized clinical trial. A prospective sample of patients with…
Conti, F; de Almeida, R; de Castro, A
Clinicopathological analysis of oral plasmablastic lymphoma: A systematic review.
Journal of oral pathology & medicine : official publication of the International Association of Oral Pathologists and the American Academy of Oral Pathology • 2018 • Vol. 47 (10)
BACKGROUND: Plasmablastic lymphoma (PBL) is a high-grade lymphoma that often affects the oral cavity of HIV-positive patients; however, its prognostic determinants remain unknown. PURPOSE: To integra…
Brennan, P; de Almeida, O; de Souza, L
Saliva on the oral mucosa and whole saliva in women diagnosed with burning mouth syndrome.
Oral diseases • 2018 • Vol. 24 (8)
OBJECTIVE: The aim of the study was to examine mucosal saliva and unstimulated (UWS) and stimulated (SWS) whole saliva secretion rates and associated factors, in 56 female patients diagnosed with BMS…
Acharya, S; Carlen, A; Ekstrom, J
Sclerostin-Neutralizing Antibody Enhances Bone Regeneration Around Oral Implants.
Tissue engineering. Part A • 2018 • Vol. 24 (21-22)
BACKGROUND: Dental implants are an important option for replacement of missing teeth. A major clinical challenge is how best to accelerate bone regeneration and reduce the healing time for functional…
Fretwurst, T; Giannobile, W; Hao, J
International consensus on the assessment of bruxism: Report of a work in progress.
Journal of oral rehabilitation • 2018 • Vol. 45 (11)
In 2013, consensus was obtained on a definition of bruxism as repetitive masticatory muscle activity characterised by clenching or grinding of the teeth and/or by bracing or thrusting of the mandible…
AHLBERG, J; de Laat, A; de Leeuw, R
Topical mesalazine as a cause of Stevens-Johnson syndrome.
Revista espanola de enfermedades digestivas • 2018 • Vol. 110 (11)
Mesalazine is a drug routinely used in ulcerative colitis and usually has few side effects. There have been reports of uncommon cases of severe mucocutaneous damage, such as Stevens-Johnson syndrome …
de la Cruz Ramirez, M; Herrera Justiniano, J; Leo Carnerero, E