Research Papers
An impression technique for patients with fixed orthodontic appliances.
The Journal of prosthetic dentistry • 2018 • Vol. 120 (3)
de Souza Batista, V; Vechiato-Filho, A; Verri, F
Analysis of flexural strength and contact pressure after simulated chairside adjustment of pressed lithium disilicate glass-ceramic.
The Journal of prosthetic dentistry • 2018 • Vol. 120 (3)
STATEMENT OF PROBLEM: Research evaluating load-to-failure of pressed lithium disilicate glass-ceramic (LDGC) with a clinically validated test after adjustment and repair procedures is scarce. PURPOSE…
Berzins, D; Maroulakos, G; Ramadhan, A
Fabrication of an interim complete removable dental prosthesis with an in-office digital light processing three-dimensional printer: A proof-of-concept technique.
The Journal of prosthetic dentistry • 2018 • Vol. 120 (3)
This report describes a proof of concept for fabricating an interim complete removable dental prosthesis with a digital light processing 3-dimensional (3D) printer. Although an in-office 3D printer c…
Harris, B; Lin, W; Morton, D
Maintaining apical patency resulted in less pain up through 3 days after endodontic treatment in molars with apical periodontitis.
Journal of the American Dental Association (1939) • 2018 • Vol. 149 (9)
Brignardello-Petersen, R
Thirty years of submental intubation: a review.
International journal of oral and maxillofacial surgery • 2018 • Vol. 47 (9)
Submental intubation has been used as an alternative to conventional intubation in the field of oral and maxillofacial surgery since its introduction by Francisco Hernandez Altemir in 1986. A review …
Lim, D; Ma, B; Parumo, R
Calcifying odontogenic cyst, dentinogenic ghost cell tumor, and ghost cell odontogenic carcinoma: 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 (8)
BACKGROUND: The aim of this study was to integrate the available data published on calcifying odontogenic cyst (COC), dentinogenic ghost cell tumor (DGCT), and ghost cell odontogenic carcinomas (GCOC…
Abreu, L; Callou, G; de Arruda, J
Histological and Histomorphometric Response to SocketKAP and SocketKAGE Used for Ridge Preservation and Repair: Results From a Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial.
Journal of oral and maxillofacial surgery : official journal of the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons • 2018 • Vol. 76 (9)
PURPOSE: This study investigated the histologic tissue response to SocketKAP and SocketKAGE as novel devices designed for ridge preservation. MATERIALS AND METHODS: This randomized controlled clinica…
Abdelhamid, A; Bakhshalian, N; Park, Y
Treponema denticola chymotrypsin-like proteinase is present in early-stage mobile tongue squamous cell carcinoma and related to the clinicopathological features.
Journal of oral pathology & medicine : official publication of the International Association of Oral Pathologists and the American Academy of Oral Pathology • 2018 • Vol. 47 (8)
BACKGROUND: Certain periodontopathogenic bacteria have been linked to cancers. Treponema denticola (Td) is associated with severe periodontitis. Chymotrypsin-like proteinase (CTLP), a major virulence…
Ainola, M; Grenier, D; Haglund, C
Prognostic stratification of patients with nasopharyngeal carcinoma based on tumor immune microenvironment.
Head & neck • 2018 • Vol. 40 (9)
BACKGROUND: Little is known about immune-related prognostic factors in patients with nasopharyngeal carcinoma (NPC). METHODS: We retrospectively reviewed 66 patients with NPC. Epstein-Barr virus (EBV…
Akiba, J; Aso, T; Azuma, K
Genotoxic and cytotoxic effects of Haas appliance in exfoliated buccal mucosa cells during orthodontic treatment.
The Angle orthodontist • 2018 • Vol. 88 (5)
OBJECTIVES: To evaluate the genotoxic and cytotoxic effects of Haas appliances through micronuclei test and cytogenetic damage analysis in buccal mucosa epithelial cells of patients undergoing orthod…
Castillo, W; Cunha, A; da Silva, L
Electromyographic Activity of the Masseter and Temporal Muscles in Patients With Nonsyndromic Complete Unilateral Cleft Lip and Palate: 2-Stage Versus 1-Stage Palate Repair.
The Journal of craniofacial surgery • 2018 • Vol. 29 (6)
OBJECTIVE: To assess the electromyographic activity of the masseter and temporal muscles in cleft patients who underwent 1-stage palate repair versus 2-stage palate repair. METHODS: Thirty-two patien…
Buzzo, C; Denadai, R; Nagae, M
Radiographic bone loss in a Scottish non-smoking type 1 diabetes mellitus population: A bitewing radiographic study.
Journal of periodontology • 2018 • Vol. 89 (9)
BACKGROUND: The dental complications of uncontrolled diabetes include reduced salivary flow rate, candidiasis and periodontal manifestations. A recent meta-analysis concluded that diabetes patients h…
Hodge, P; Plessas, A; Robertson, D
HSP-enriched properties of extracellular vesicles involve survival of metastatic oral cancer cells.
Journal of cellular biochemistry • 2018 • Vol. 119 (9)
Cancer cells often secrete extracellular vesicles (EVs) that carry heat shock proteins (HSPs) with roles in tumor progression. Oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC) belongs to head and neck cancers (HN…
Calderwood, S; Eguchi, T; Futagawa, J
Proptosis Correction in Pre-Adolescent Patients With Syndromic Craniosynostosis by Le Fort III Distraction Osteogenesis.
The Journal of craniofacial surgery • 2018 • Vol. 29 (6)
Le Fort III distraction osteogenesis may be indicated in the treatment of syndromic craniosynostosis with severe midface retrusion and proptosis. This study assesses the stability of proptosis correc…
Gibson, T; Grayson, B; McCarthy, J
A hybrid technique to address exposure keratopathy secondary to facial nerve paresis: A combination of a lateral tarsorrhaphy and lateral wedge resection.
American journal of otolaryngology • 2018 • Vol. 39 (5)
PURPOSE: To present the results of treating combined lower eyelid laxity, retraction and midface descent secondary to facial nerve weakness with a hybrid surgical procedure. MATERIALS AND METHODS: A …
Fu, R; Harold Lee, H; Moore, N
Surgeon-performed ultrasound for the assessment of parotid masses.
American journal of otolaryngology • 2018 • Vol. 39 (5)
BACKGROUND: Studies on parotid gland ultrasound assessments performed specifically by surgeons are seldom reported. METHODS: Retrospective series of a single academic surgeon experience, analyzing 70…
Plonowska, K; Ryan, W; Strohl, M
Positional and dimensional temporomandibular joint changes after correction of posterior crossbite in growing patients: (A systematic review).
The Angle orthodontist • 2018 • Vol. 88 (5)
OBJECTIVE: To elucidate the positional and dimensional temporomandibular joint (TMJ) changes after correction of posterior crossbite in growing patients. MATERIALS AND METHODS: A systematic unrestric…
Abdul-Aziz, A; AboulFotouh, M; Dahaba, M
Autoimmune Granulomatous Inflammation of Lacrimal Glands and Axonal Neuritis Following Treatment With Ipilimumab and Radiation Therapy.
Journal of immunotherapy (Hagerstown, Md. : 1997) • 2018 • Vol. 41 (7)
Immune checkpoint inhibitors such as anti-CTLA-4 (cytotoxic T-lymphocyte-associated protein 4), anti PD-1 (programmed cell death protein 1) and PD-L1 (programmed cell death protein-ligand 1) monoclon…
Alfattal, R; El-Naggar, A; Ileana Dumbrava, E
Medicare in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery: Disparities in Access Part 1.
Journal of oral and maxillofacial surgery : official journal of the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons • 2018 • Vol. 76 (9)
Hupp, J; Ji, Y; Peacock, Z
Biomarkers of alveolar bone resorption in gingival crevicular fluid: A systematic review.
Archives of oral biology • 2018 • Vol. 93
BACKGROUND: Periodontitis is a prevalent oral disease with bone loss being it's hallmark. Clinical parameters used to measure periodontitis are retrospective and do not indicate active inflammation n…
Alghamdi, F; Almehmadi, A