Research Papers
Endocytoscopy for in situ real-time histology of oral mucosal lesions.
International journal of oral and maxillofacial surgery • 2018 • Vol. 47 (7)
This study investigated the utility of endocytoscopy, a novel emerging endoscopic system, for in situ real-time histology of oral mucosal lesions. Endocytoscopy involves the use of a contact light mi…
Miyamoto, I; Osawa, K; Yada, N
Effect of Surface Sealants and Polishing Time on Composite Surface Roughness and Microhardness.
Operative dentistry • 2018 • Vol. 43 (4)
The objective of this study was to evaluate the effect of surface sealants and polishing delay time on a nanohybrid resin composite roughness and microhardness. Eighty disc specimens were made with a…
Baratieri, L; Bona, V; Maia, H
Effects of lidocaine and the inclusion complex with 2-hydroxypropyl-beta-cyclodextrin on cell viability and proliferation of oral squamous cell carcinoma.
The Journal of pharmacy and pharmacology • 2018 • Vol. 70 (7)
OBJECTIVES: Squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) is a malignant disease that affects the oral cavity. Lidocaine has shown antiproliferative and cytotoxic activity on several cell types. The rapid dispersion…
Antunes, G; Burga-Sanchez, J; de Melo, N
Evaluation of crown inclination and angulation after orthodontic treatment using digital models : Comparison to the prescription of the brackets used.
Journal of orofacial orthopedics = Fortschritte der Kieferorthopadie : Organ/official journal Deutsche Gesellschaft fur Kieferorthopadie • 2018 • Vol. 79 (4)
PURPOSE: To compare crown inclination and angulation results obtained after orthodontic treatment to the Roth prescription. METHODS: The study design was based on files and documents obtained from a …
Alencar, A; Castro, I; Estrela, C
Marginal bone level in two Danish cross-sectional population samples in 1997-1998 and 2007-2008.
Acta odontologica Scandinavica • 2018 • Vol. 76 (5)
OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to compare the marginal bone level of two randomly selected population samples from 1997/1998 and 2007/2008, with special emphasis on the role of smoking habits a…
Bahrami, G; Isidor, F; Vaeth, M
Antibiotics for recurrent acute pharyngo-tonsillitis: systematic review.
European journal of clinical microbiology & infectious diseases : official publication of the European Society of Clinical Microbiology • 2018 • Vol. 37 (7)
The purpose was to determine the current evidence for preferable antibiotic treatment in three common clinical situations with insufficient consensus: Q1: Can antibiotic treatment prevent future atta…
Jorgensen, A; Klug, T; Munck, H
Our Surgical Repair for Macrostomia with Two Novel Small Triangular Flaps: Long-Term Follow-Up and Results.
Plastic and reconstructive surgery • 2018 • Vol. 142 (1)
The surgical methods for repairing congenital macrostomia should be carefully selected from both functional and aesthetic points of view. The surgical correction of macrostomia results in normal orbi…
Imai, K; Kang, S; Kawamoto, K
Evaluation of an interprofessional education program for advanced practice nursing and dental students: The oral-systemic health connection.
Nurse education today • 2018 • Vol. 66
BACKGROUND: In response to the growing body of evidence supporting the need for expanded interprofessional education among health professions, an interprofessional education program, based on the Int…
Crawford, T; Firriolo, J; Hall, L
Optimization of the etch-and-rinse technique: New perspectives to improve resin-dentin bonding and hybrid layer integrity by reducing residual water using dimethyl sulfoxide pretreatments.
Dental materials : official publication of the Academy of Dental Materials • 2018 • Vol. 34 (7)
OBJECTIVE: To determine whether bonding effectiveness and hybrid layer integrity on acid-etched dehydrated dentin would be comparable to the conventional wet-bonding technique through new dentin biom…
Abuna, G; Martins, L; Sinhoreti, M
Three-dimensional skeletal, dentoalveolar and temporomandibular joint changes produced by Twin Block functional appliance.
Journal of orofacial orthopedics = Fortschritte der Kieferorthopadie : Organ/official journal Deutsche Gesellschaft fur Kieferorthopadie • 2018 • Vol. 79 (4)
INTRODUCTION: The aim of this study was to three-dimensionally analyze the net skeletal, dental, and temporomandibular joint (TMJ) treatment changes using Twin Block functional therapy in comparison …
Alhammadi, M; El Boghdadi, D; Elfeky, H
Comparison of wear between occlusal splint materials and resin composite materials.
Journal of oral rehabilitation • 2018 • Vol. 45 (7)
Tooth wear in bruxing patients often results in a need for treatment with composite restorations. In some cases, bruxing patients receive an occlusal splint as a protective means as well. However, th…
Kleverlaan, C; Kuijs, R; Lobbezoo, F
Potentially malignant disorders revisited-The lichenoid lesion/proliferative verrucous leukoplakia conundrum.
Journal of oral pathology & medicine : official publication of the International Association of Oral Pathologists and the American Academy of Oral Pathology • 2018 • Vol. 47 (6)
BACKGROUND: Clinically identifiable potentially malignant disorders (PMD) precede oral squamous cell carcinoma development. Oral lichenoid lesions (OLL) and proliferative verrucous leukoplakia (PVL) …
Goodson, M; Smith, D; Thomson, P
TBK1: A key regulator and potential treatment target for interferon positive Sjogren's syndrome, systemic lupus erythematosus and systemic sclerosis.
Journal of autoimmunity • 2018 • Vol. 91
OBJECTIVE: Upregulation of type I interferons (IFN-I) is a hallmark of systemic autoimmune diseases like primary Sjogren's syndrome (pSS), systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) and systemic sclerosis (S…
Bodewes, I; Dalm, V; Groot, N
Prosthetic rehabilitation of patients with hypohidrotic ectodermal dysplasia: A systematic review.
Journal of oral rehabilitation • 2018 • Vol. 45 (7)
Hypohidrotic ectodermal dysplasia (HED) comprises a large group of inherited disorders of ectodermal structures, characterised by hypo- or anhidrosis, hypotrichosis and hypo- or oligo- or anodontia. …
Grunert, I; Kapferer-Seebacher, I; Schmuth, M
Personalized Bioactive Nasal Supports for Postoperative Cleft Rhinoplasty.
Journal of oral and maxillofacial surgery : official journal of the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons • 2018 • Vol. 76 (7)
PURPOSE: After cleft lip and palate surgical procedures, patients often need nostril supports to help the reconstructed nostrils retain their shape during healing. Many postoperative nasal stents use…
Alexander, J; Boyer, C; Galea, C
Cytotoxicity of novel fluoride solutions and their influence on mineral loss from enamel exposed to a Streptococcus mutans biofilm.
Archives of oral biology • 2018 • Vol. 91
OBJECTIVE: This study evaluated the cytotoxicity, antimicrobial activity and in vitro influence of new fluoridated nanocomplexes on dental demineralization. DESIGN: The nanocomplexes hydroxypropyl-be…
Alexandria, A; Cabral, L; Camara, J
Infrared lasers for the treatment of moderate to severe periodontitis: An American Academy of Periodontology best evidence review.
Journal of periodontology • 2018 • Vol. 89 (7)
BACKGROUND: This systematic review assesses the efficacy of infrared laser therapy used alone or as an adjunct to nonsurgical or surgical periodontal therapy, on clinical and patient-centered outcome…
Chambrone, L; Ramos, U; Reynolds, M
Homozygote C/C at rs12543318 was risk factor for non-syndromic cleft lip only from Western Han Chinese population.
Journal of oral pathology & medicine : official publication of the International Association of Oral Pathologists and the American Academy of Oral Pathology • 2018 • Vol. 47 (6)
Non-syndromic cleft lip with or without cleft palate (NSCL/P) is a complex disorder, and it results from both of the genetic modifiers and environmental factors, with genetic modifiers contributes to…
Huang, N; Jia, Z; Shi, B
Dermoscopy and reflectance confocal microscopy for monitoring the treatment of actinic cheilitis with ingenol mebutate gel: Report of three cases.
Dermatologic therapy • 2018 • Vol. 31 (4)
Actinic cheilitis (AC) can precede the development of squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) of the lip, a location with higher risk of invasiveness and metastasis. Herein, we reported the use of ingenol mebu…
Benati, E; Bombonato, C; Borsari, S
Ultrasound elastography in assessment of salivary glands involvement in primary Sjogren's syndrome.
Clinical imaging • 2018 • Vol. 50
OBJECTIVE: Our study aimed to assess the pathological sonoelastographic changes in the major salivary glands and to demonstrate the diagnostic effectiveness of Sonoelastography as an additional metho…
Akkan, K; Cindil, E; Mercan, R