Research Papers
Screening diagnostic biomarkers of OSCC via an LCM-based proteomic approach.
Oncology reports • 2018 • Vol. 40 (4)
The current standard for the diagnosis of oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC) is based on the histologic examination of hematoxylin and eosin-stained sections; however, the discrimination among norma…
Chen, Q; Chen, Y; Geng, N
Magnetic resonance imaging of developmental facial paresis: a spectrum of complex anomalies.
Neuroradiology • 2018 • Vol. 60 (10)
PURPOSE: Despite its clinical implications, the MRI features of developmental facial paresis (DFP) were described in a few case reports. This study aims to describe MRI features of DFP in relation to…
Abdelaziz, T; Abdel-Salam, G; Afifi, H
Flashes of Insight: Applying New Techniques to a Classic Model.
Anesthesiology • 2018 • Vol. 129 (4)
Hudson, A
The relationship between masseter muscle pain and T2 values in temporomandibular joint disorders.
Oral surgery, oral medicine, oral pathology and oral radiology • 2018 • Vol. 126 (4)
OBJECTIVE: Myofascial pain in temporomandibular joint disorders (TMDs) is evoked by various factors, including edematous change. We investigated whether the pain pattern is related to edematous chang…
Hyayashi, T; Nikkuni, Y; Nishiyama, H
Early-life events and developmental defects of enamel in the primary dentition.
Community dentistry and oral epidemiology • 2018 • Vol. 46 (5)
OBJECTIVE: To investigate the occurrence of developmental defects of enamel (DDE) in the primary teeth of children aged 24-36 months and their association with early-life events. METHODS: This study …
Costa, F; Demarco, F; Goettems, M
Bioactive glass 45S5 ceramic for alveolar cleft reconstruction, about 58 cases.
Journal of cranio-maxillo-facial surgery : official publication of the European Association for Cranio-Maxillo-Facial Surgery • 2018 • Vol. 46 (10)
BACKGROUND: Secondary alveolar bone grafting in patients with clefts lip and palate is usually performed with iliac crest bone harvesting, however using bone substitute allow to avoid harvesting morb…
Alessandrini, M; Degardin, N; Foletti, J
High-fluence low-power laser irradiation promotes odontogenesis and inflammation resolution in periodontitis by enhancing stem cell proliferation and differentiation.
International journal of molecular medicine • 2018 • Vol. 42 (4)
Periodontitis can exert a severe impact on the life of patients, and the use of stem cell therapy for this disease is promising. The inflammatory response consequent to periodontitis can promote stem…
Hou, T; Li, S; Li, Y
Devitalization of adjacent teeth following maxillary sinus floor augmentation: A retrospective radiographic study.
Clinical implant dentistry and related research • 2018 • Vol. 20 (5)
BACKGROUND: Elevation of the schneiderian membrane, during maxillary sinus floor augmentation (MSFA) may theoretically result in devitalization of adjacent teeth, which are in a close spatial relatio…
Beck, F; Bertl, K; Lauterbrunner, N
The association between COX-2 gene rs5275 polymorphism and Nasopharyngeal carcinoma risk.
Pathology, research and practice • 2018 • Vol. 214 (10)
The overexpression of cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2) was correlated with the invasion and lymphatic metastasis and with the clinical stage of Nasopharyngeal carcinoma (NPC). The C allele of COX-2 gene rs52…
Fu, J; Li, N; Li, Z
The effect of resin infiltration on proximal caries lesions in primary and permanent teeth. A systematic review and meta-analysis of clinical trials.
Journal of dentistry • 2018 • Vol. 77
INTRODUCTION/OBJECTIVES: This systematic review aimed to critically appraise the evidence on resin infiltration for the clinical management of proximal caries lesions in primary and permanent teeth. …
Chatzimarkou, S; Kavvadia, K; Koletsi, D
Microvessel density and cell proliferation in juvenile ossifying fibroma: A comparative study with central ossifying fibroma.
Annals of diagnostic pathology • 2018 • Vol. 36
Considered as an aggressive counterpart of central ossifying fibroma (OF), juvenile ossifying fibroma (JOF) is a benign fibro-osseous neoplasm characterized by an unpredictable destructive behavior, …
de Araujo, N; De Araujo, V; Goulart-Filho, J
Prognostic utility of HPV specific testing in addition to p16 immunohistochemistry in oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma.
Annals of oncology : official journal of the European Society for Medical Oncology • 2018 • Vol. 29 (10)
Andoniadou, C; Robinson, M; Santambrogio, A
Development and validation of the periodontal aesthetic perception scale in patients with periodontal problems.
Journal of clinical periodontology • 2018 • Vol. 45 (10)
AIM: The aim of this study was to develop and validate a periodontal aesthetic-specific tool to assess aesthetic conditions perceived by patients with periodontal problems. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Hun…
Basol, G; Gokturk, O; Yarkac, F
Equitable vaccination against human papillomavirus: the road ahead.
The British journal of oral & maxillofacial surgery • 2018 • Vol. 56 (8)
Kanatas, A; Mitchell, D
Indications for partial parotidectomy using retrograde dissection of the marginal mandibular branch of the facial nerve for benign tumours of the parotid gland.
The British journal of oral & maxillofacial surgery • 2018 • Vol. 56 (8)
The aims of this study were to evaluate the efficacy of partial parotidectomy using retrograde dissection of the marginal mandibular branch of the facial nerve for benign tumours of the parotid gland…
Fujisawa, T; Iwai, H; Kanda, A
Plumbagin inhibits the proliferation of nasopharyngeal carcinoma 6-10B cells by upregulation of reactive oxygen species.
Anti-cancer drugs • 2018 • Vol. 29 (9)
Plumbagin (PLB) is the primary component of the traditional Chinese medicine Baihua Dan, and possesses anti-infection and anticancer effects, with the ability to enhance the sensitivity of tumor cell…
Chen, L; Feng, L; Gou, J
Participation of hypoxia-inducible factor-1alpha and lymphangiogenesis in metastatic and non-metastatic lower lip squamous cell carcinoma.
Journal of cranio-maxillo-facial surgery : official publication of the European Association for Cranio-Maxillo-Facial Surgery • 2018 • Vol. 46 (10)
This study evaluated the lymphatic density and HIF-1alpha immunoexpression in lower lip squamous cell carcinoma (LLSCC) and their correlation with clinicopathological (nodal metastasis, clinical stag…
de Aquino Martins, A; Mafra, R; Nonaka, C
MRI assessment and histopathologic evaluation of subchondral bone remodeling in temporomandibular joint osteoarthritis: a retrospective study.
Oral surgery, oral medicine, oral pathology and oral radiology • 2018 • Vol. 126 (4)
OBJECTIVE: The aim of the study was to characterize subchondral bone remodeling by using magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and histopathologic assessment of temporomandibular joint osteoarthritis (TMJ…
Li, L; Shi, H; Wang, L
Salivary lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) as a tool for early diagnosis of oral cancer in individuals with Fanconi anemia.
Medical hypotheses • 2018 • Vol. 119
Currently one of the greater challenges is the diagnosis and treatment of cancer. Many studies address the genetic and metabolic aspects to support in early diagnosis and increase the survival of ind…
Amenabar, J; Mafessoni, T; Mazur, C
Use of the masseteric nerve to treat segmental midface paresis.
The British journal of oral & maxillofacial surgery • 2018 • Vol. 56 (8)
Segmental midface paresis with or without synkinesis reflects incomplete recovery from Bell's palsy, operations on the cranial base or parotid, or trauma, in 25%-30% of cases. To correct the deficit,…
Abda, E; Allevi, F; Biglioli, F