Research Papers
Raman spectroscopic analysis of the molecular composition of oral cavity squamous cell carcinoma and healthy tongue tissue.
The Analyst • 2018 • Vol. 143 (17)
A Raman tissue spectrum is a quantitative representation of the overall molecular composition of that tissue. Raman spectra are often used as tissue fingerprints without further interpretation of the…
Baatenburg de Jong, R; Bakker Schut, T; Cals, F
Nonsurgical periodontal treatment and prosthetic rehabilitation of a renal transplant patient with gingival enlargement: a case report with 2-year follow-up.
BMC oral health • 2018 • Vol. 18 (1)
BACKGROUND: Drug-induced gingival enlargement is a common condition which can be observed in patients taking immunosuppressive medications following organ transplant surgery. The disfiguring excessiv…
Chan, C; Chang, C; Lin, T
Effect of TP53 rs1042522 on the susceptibility of patients to oral squamous cell carcinoma and oral leukoplakia: a meta-analysis.
BMC oral health • 2018 • Vol. 18 (1)
BACKGROUND: There are different and inconsistent conclusions regarding the genetic relationship between the human tumor suppressor p53 (TP53) rs1042522 polymorphism and the risk of oral squamous cell…
Cui, J; Gao, W; Sun, Z
Oral human papillomavirus infection in England and associated risk factors: a case-control study.
BMJ open • 2018 • Vol. 8 (8)
OBJECTIVES: This study was conducted to determine the prevalence of and associated risk factors for infection with oral high-risk human papillomavirus (HR-HPV) in adult participants within England, a…
D'Apice, K; Duthie, S; Hayward, N
[Clinical observation of the restoration of computer aided designed and manufactured one-piece zirconia posts and cores: a 5-year prospective follow-up study].
Beijing da xue xue bao. Yi xue ban = Journal of Peking University. Health sciences • 2018 • Vol. 50 (4)
OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the effect of computer aided design and computer aided manufacture (CAD/CAM) one-piece zirconia posts and cores for the restoration of defective teeth. METHODS: In the study, 7…
Wang, X; Zhou, T
Erythema multiforme major with swollen lips and crusted erosions.
Lancet (London, England) • 2018 • Vol. 392 (10147)
Chessa, M; La Placa, M
Protective effect and related mechanisms of curcumin in rat experimental periodontitis.
Head & face medicine • 2018 • Vol. 14 (1)
BACKGROUND: Curcumin exhibits anti-inflammatory effects and has been suggested as a treatment for inflammatory diseases. The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of curcumin on the lipopo…
Li, S; Liu, S; Xiao, C
Coeliac artery dissection as a rare manifestation of Behcet's disease.
BMJ case reports • 2018 • Vol. 2018
Behcet's disease is a multisystemic vasculitis. Arterial involvement in the form of acute dissection is rare. A 42-year-old Lebanese man with Behcet's disease presented with severe abdominal pain. On…
Mehta, V; Ocon, A; Peredo-Wende, R
Increased Expression of Musashi-1 Evidences Mesenchymal Repair in Maxillary Sinus Floor Elevation.
Scientific reports • 2018 • Vol. 8 (1)
This study aimed to analyze the expression of Musashi-1 (MSI1) in maxillary native bone and grafted bone after maxillary sinus floor elevation. To do so, fifty-seven bone biopsies from 45 participant…
Aguilar, D; Cobo, M; Crespo-Lora, V
Remotely Controlled Mandibular Positioning During Drug-Induced Sleep Endoscopy Toward Mandibular Advancement Device Therapy: Feasibility and Protocol.
Journal of clinical sleep medicine : JCSM : official publication of the American Academy of Sleep Medicine • 2018 • Vol. 14 (8)
STUDY OBJECTIVES: The potential of a remotely controlled mandibular positioner (RCMP) during sleep studies in individual patients suffering from obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) for the determination of…
Braem, M; Dieltjens, M; Kastoer, C
Association of Undernutrition and Early Childhood Dental Caries.
Indian pediatrics • 2018 • Vol. 55 (8)
OBJECTIVE: To determine the association between early childhood caries and nutritional status in preschool children. METHODS: Cross-sectional study among preschool children (N=550, age 8-60 mo) were …
Antony, B; Janakiram, C; Joseph, J
Association between Oral Health-Related Quality of Life in People with Rare Diseases and Their Satisfaction with Dental Care in the Health System of the Federal Republic of Germany.
International journal of environmental research and public health • 2018 • Vol. 15 (8)
BACKGROUND: The aim of this study was to examine the current dental care situation in Germany from the perspective of those affected by a rare disease, especially concerning their satisfaction with t…
Bohner, L; Hanisch, M; Jung, S
Cytokines, cortisol, and nitric oxide as salivary biomarkers in oral lichen planus: a systematic review.
Brazilian oral research • 2018 • Vol. 32
The etiopathogenesis of oral lichen planus (OLP) is still not fully elucidated, and it is believed that its development could involve a neuro-immune-endocrine profile. This systematic review investig…
Humberto, J; Motta, A; Pavanin, J
A novel ultrasonic tip for removal of filling material in flattened/oval-shaped root canals: a microCT study.
Brazilian oral research • 2018 • Vol. 32
The aim of this study was to evaluate the influence of a novel ultrasonic tip as an auxiliary method for removing filling material from flattened/oval-shaped canals. The null hypothesis tested was th…
Alcalde, M; DE Andrade, F; Duarte, M
Modulation of Apoptosis by Cytotoxic Mediators and Cell-Survival Molecules in Sjogren's Syndrome.
International journal of molecular sciences • 2018 • Vol. 19 (8)
The pathogenesis of Sjogren's syndrome (SS) involves multiple factors including genetic background, cell death, and exocrine dysfunction. We here discuss apoptotic control in exocrine glands in SS by…
Horai, Y; Kawakami, A; Nakamura, H
Falling through the gap: Dental treatment experiences of patients affected by cleft lip and/or palate.
British dental journal • 2018 • Vol. 225 (3)
INTRODUCTION: In the UK, one in 600-700 infants is born with a cleft lip and/or palate (CL/P). Previous research has identified patients with CL/P to be at high risk of long-term oral health issues. …
Ahmed, A; Cunniffe, C; Heath, J
1960s dentistry and Call the Midwife.
British dental journal • 2018 • Vol. 225 (3)
Call the Midwife is a popular TV series exploring difficult life, especially for women, in the East End of London in the 1960s. This paper recalls how the TV company enlisted help from the BDA Museum…
Bairsto, R; GELBIER, S
[Preliminary study on the automatic preparation of dental implant socket controlled by micro-robot].
Zhonghua kou qiang yi xue za zhi = Zhonghua kouqiang yixue zazhi = Chinese journal of stomatology • 2018 • Vol. 53 (8)
Objective: To analyze the quantitative relationship between the number of layers of laser pulses and the amount of step in ultra-short pulse laser cutting of cortical bone, optimize the robot's verti…
Lyu, P; Sun, Y; Wang, Y
[Comparison of clinical values in decision making between cone beam CT and conventional approach in furcation involvement of maxillary molar].
Zhonghua kou qiang yi xue za zhi = Zhonghua kouqiang yixue zazhi = Chinese journal of stomatology • 2018 • Vol. 53 (8)
Objective: To compare the use of cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) and conventional approach (clinical probing and periapical radiograph) in assessing furcation involvement (FI) of maxillary molar…
Jia, Y; Li, G; Li, X
[Clinicopathologic and molecular genetic analysis of secretory carcinoma of salivary gland].
Zhonghua kou qiang yi xue za zhi = Zhonghua kouqiang yixue zazhi = Chinese journal of stomatology • 2018 • Vol. 53 (8)
Objective: To investigate the clinicopathologic and molecular genetic features of secretory carcinoma of salivary gland (SCSG). Methods: Six cases of SCSG were collected from Zhejiang Provincial Peop…
Cheng, G; He, X; Wang, Z