Research Papers
TP53 polymorphisms in smokers' and nonsmokers' pericoronal follicles of asymptomatic impacted third molars.
Nigerian journal of clinical practice • 2018 • Vol. 21 (8)
BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE: The investigators designed and implemented a prospective cohort study composed of smoking and nonsmoking patients with asymptomatic fully impacted mandibular third molars. The…
Aksoy, M; Burhanoglu, E; Kosar, P
Utility of polaprezinc in reducing toxicities during radiotherapy: a literature review.
Future oncology (London, England) • 2018 • Vol. 14 (19)
Chemoradiotherapy is important for treating malignancies. However, radiation-induced toxicities develop as chemoradiotherapy-related complications. Various agents reduce or prevent toxicities, but th…
Doi, H; Kijima, T; Kuribayashi, K
Congenital asymmetric crying facies syndrome: A case report.
Medicine • 2018 • Vol. 97 (31)
INTRODUCTION: Congenital asymmetric crying facies (ACF) in newborns is a rare condition usually caused by unilateral agenesis or hypoplasia of the depressor anguli oris muscle on one side of the mout…
He, B; Liang, X
Orthodontic appliances and oral hygiene: Are we asking the right questions?
American journal of orthodontics and dentofacial orthopedics : official publication of the American Association of Orthodontists, its constituent societies, and the American Board of Orthodontics • 2018 • Vol. 154 (2)
Arunachalam, S; Jena, A; Sharan, J
Effect of orthodontic treatment with 4 premolar extractions compared with nonextraction treatment on the vertical dimension of the face: A systematic review.
American journal of orthodontics and dentofacial orthopedics : official publication of the American Association of Orthodontists, its constituent societies, and the American Board of Orthodontics • 2018 • Vol. 154 (2)
INTRODUCTION: Our aim was to assess the available evidence for the effects of orthodontic treatment with 4 premolar extractions on the skeletal vertical dimension of the face compared with nonextract…
Doulis, I; Dritsas, K; Gkantidis, N
Three-dimensional treatment outcomes in Class II patients with different vertical facial patterns treated with the Herbst appliance.
American journal of orthodontics and dentofacial orthopedics : official publication of the American Association of Orthodontists, its constituent societies, and the American Board of Orthodontics • 2018 • Vol. 154 (2)
INTRODUCTION: The aims of this study were to evaluate, using 3-dimensional superimposition techniques, the skeletal changes in Class II subjects with different vertical facial patterns treated with t…
Atresh, A; Cevidanes, L; Larson, B
Nomogram for preoperative prediction of nodal extracapsular extension or positive surgical margins in oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma.
Oral oncology • 2018 • Vol. 83
INTRODUCTION: Extracapsular extension (ECE) in regional lymph nodes and positive surgical margins (PSM) are considered high-risk adverse pathologic features in patients with oropharyngeal squamous ce…
Ding, D; Goddard, J; Hararah, M
Oncogenic drivers in 11q13 associated with prognosis and response to therapy in advanced oropharyngeal carcinomas.
Oral oncology • 2018 • Vol. 83
OBJECTIVES: To identify potential molecular drivers associated with prognosis and response to treatment in advanced oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinomas (OPSCC). MATERIALS AND METHODS: Thirty-three…
Barros-Filho, M; Carvalho, A; Chulam, T
Chronic mucocutaneous candidiasis-more than just skin deep.
Hong Kong medical journal = Xianggang yi xue za zhi • 2018 • Vol. 24 (4)
Fung, S; Lau, C; Lee, P
Tonsillar plasmacytoma in a dog.
The Canadian veterinary journal = La revue veterinaire canadienne • 2018 • Vol. 59 (8)
A 10-year-old greyhound dog was presented because of an incidental finding of a tonsillar mass. Excisional surgical biopsy was performed and the dog was diagnosed with an incompletely resected plasma…
Iwaki, Y; Monahan, C; Smedley, R
Effects of facemask therapy on the mandibular retromolar space. A follow-up study.
Saudi medical journal • 2018 • Vol. 39 (8)
OBJECTIVES: To evaluate the mandibular retromolar space after facemask therapy and a follow-up period. Methods: This retrospective study was conducted between May and September in 2014. The sample c…
Ates, C; Kaygisiz, E; Tortop, T
Orthodontic treatment needs in Saudi young adults and manpower requirements.
Saudi medical journal • 2018 • Vol. 39 (8)
OBJECTIVES: To evaluate orthodontic treatment needs using the index of orthodontic treatment need (IOTN) components and to estimate the required manpower in the city of Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. METHODS:…
Alhummayani, F; Taibah, S
A 6-month clinical evaluation of a high frequency sonic toothbrush in comparison with an oscillating-rotating power toothbrush and a traditional sonic toothbrush in reducing gingivitis and plaque.
American journal of dentistry • 2018 • Vol. 31 (4)
PURPOSE: To compare the 6-month clinical efficacy of a novel high frequency sonic power toothbrush (A) with an oscillating-rotating (O-R) power toothbrush (B) and a traditional sonic toothbrush (C) i…
Guo, B; Ling, J; Lv, J
Clinical effects of stannous fluoride dentifrice in reducing plaque microbial virulence III: Lipopolysaccharide and TLR2 reporter cell gene activation.
American journal of dentistry • 2018 • Vol. 31 (4)
PURPOSE: This study expanded the analysis of subgingival dental plaques from previous research to include the evaluation of cohort, site and treatment effects on chemically measured endotoxin and act…
Circello, B; Haught, J; Hu, P
Risk factors for diagnosed noma in northwest Nigeria: A case-control study, 2017.
PLoS neglected tropical diseases • 2018 • Vol. 12 (8)
BACKGROUND: Noma (cancrum oris), a neglected tropical disease, rapidly disintegrates the hard and soft tissue of the face and leads to severe disfiguration and high mortality. The disease is poorly u…
Adetunji, A; Ariti, C; Bil, K
Bilateral massive pharyngoceles.
Ear, nose, & throat journal • 2018 • Vol. 97 (8)
Adjamian, N; Madden, L; Smith, L
What does research tell us about the future of dental hygiene? A New Classification of Periodontal Diseases: A paradigm shift for all!
Journal of dental hygiene : JDH • 2018 • Vol. 92 (4)
Forrest, J; Lavigne, S
New Directions for Oral Submucous Fibrosis Research: Whole Evaluation for Holistic Rehabilitation!
The journal of contemporary dental practice • 2018 • Vol. 19 (8)
Oral submucous fibrosis (OSF) is an oral potentially malignant disorder (OPMD) associated with prolonged betel-quid (BQ) use. It affects both physiological and psychological dimensions, leading to a …
Panta, P; Patil, S; Sarode, G
Evaluation and Comparison of the Effect of Different Border Molding Materials on Complete Denture Retention: An in vivo Study.
The journal of contemporary dental practice • 2018 • Vol. 19 (8)
AIM: Different border molding materials have different qualities which help in recording fine details of tissues. The present study was conducted to evaluate and compare the effect of different borde…
Kumar, P; Pachar, R; Singla, Y
Molecular Detection of Porphyromonas gingivalis in Chronic Periodontitis Patients.
The journal of contemporary dental practice • 2018 • Vol. 19 (8)
AIM: In the current study, Porphyromonas gingivalis was identified in chronic periodontitis patients and healthy subjects by polymerase chain reaction (PCR) and its presence correlated with the sever…
Ealla, K; Gosavi, S; Haricharan, P