Research Papers
Patients with early-stage oropharyngeal cancer can be identified with label-free serum proteomics.
British journal of cancer • 2018 • Vol. 119 (2)
BACKGROUND: The increasing incidence of oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma (OPSCC) is mainly related to human papillomavirus (HPV) infection. As OPSCCs are often diagnosed at an advanced stage, mo…
Carpen, T; Dickinson, A; Joenvaara, S
Evidence-based strategies for the minimally invasive treatment of carious lesions: Review of the literature.
Advances in clinical and experimental medicine : official organ Wroclaw Medical University • 2018 • Vol. 27 (7)
Resulting in a high economic and biological cost, the traditional therapeutic approach to carious lesion management is still largely restorative. Minimally invasive (MI) treatment offers an attractiv…
Chalas, R; Fontana, M; Giacaman, R
A clinical audit of an office-based anaesthesia service for dental procedures in Victoria.
Anaesthesia and intensive care • 2018 • Vol. 46 (4)
There is an increasing number of specialties performing office-based procedures, with many different providers practising in this field. Office Based Anaesthesia Solutions is a private enterprise des…
Jolevska, L; Licina, A; Silvers, A
Untreated submandibular megalith for over 60 years.
Saudi medical journal • 2018 • Vol. 39 (7)
Intra-parenchymal sialolithiasis and subsequent fibrosis of the submandibular salivary glands is a rare disorder. The resulting swelling, pain, and infection derives affected patients to seek treatme…
Ahmed, K; Alfadhel, A; Mohammed, B
Associations Between MTHFR Polymorphisms and the Risk of Potentially Malignant Oral Disorders.
Anticancer research • 2018 • Vol. 38 (7)
AIM: The study aimed to investigate the role of two polymorphisms of methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase (MTHFR), C677T and A1298C, in the risk of potentially malignant oral disorders (PMODs). MATERI…
Hua, C; Hung, M; Li, Y
Unilateral Creeping Destruction of Deformed Mandibular Ramus and Angle Associated with Extensive Facial Plexiform Neurofibroma in Neurofibromatosis Type 1: A Case Report with Analysis of the Literature for Diagnosing Osteolytic Events of the Mandible in Tumor-suppressor Gene Syndrome.
Anticancer research • 2018 • Vol. 38 (7)
Neurofibromatosis type (NF1) is an autosomal dominant inherited tumor-suppressor gene syndrome of significant phenotypic variability with probable complete penetrance of the disease. Skeletal malform…
Friedrich, R; Scheuer, H
Fracture resistance and failure modes of lithium disilicate or composite endocrowns.
Nigerian journal of clinical practice • 2018 • Vol. 21 (7)
PURPOSE: The aim of this study was to determine the fracture strength of endocrowns made of lithium disilicate ceramic and two different indirect resin composites. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Forty human …
Altier, M; Dalkilic, E; Erol, F
Comparison of the change in inferior sclera exposure after maxillary protraction with or without skeletal anchorage.
Nigerian journal of clinical practice • 2018 • Vol. 21 (7)
AIM: The aim of this retrospective study was to evaluate the change in inferior sclera exposition after maxillary protraction with or without skeletal anchorage in patients with maxillary retrognathi…
Buyukcavus, M; Esenlik, E; Kale, B
Total maxillectomy with prosthetic reconstruction techniqueprosthetic reconstruction technique: A case report of a patient who underwent a total maxillectomy.
Nigerian journal of clinical practice • 2018 • Vol. 21 (7)
The prosthetic treatment of patients with total maxillectomies is an enormous reconstruction challenge because of insufficient support and retention from the residual tissues. It is not possible to p…
Akbulut, N; Hayran, Y
[Individualized treatment of chronic pharyngitis and its clinical significance].
Lin chuang er bi yan hou tou jing wai ke za zhi = Journal of clinical otorhinolaryngology head and neck surgery • 2018 • Vol. 32 (13)
Objective:Analysis of the etiology of chronic pharyngitis. Study on the individualized therapeutic effect of chronic pharyngitis caused by different causes and its clinical significance.Method:One hu…
Miao, F; Yang, J; Zhao, Y
A meta-analysis of emotional disorders as possible risk factors for chronic periodontitis.
Medicine • 2018 • Vol. 97 (28)
The aim of the present meta-analysis was to evaluate scientific evidence on the association between emotional disorder (depression and anxiety) and chronic periodontitis. An overall electronic litera…
Dang, Y; Guo, Q; Lei, G
Metastatic squamous cell carcinoma in autotransplanted thyroid: A diagnostic dilemma.
Indian journal of pathology & microbiology • 2018 • Vol. 61 (3)
Metastasis to the thyroid is uncommon. Mostly, they are tumors that originate in the lung or head or neck. Metastases from breast or kidney carcinomas and metastatic melanoma have also been reported.…
Jain, S; Mallya, V; Narayan, S
Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma of the Maxillary Sinus with Isolated Trigeminal Anesthesia.
South Dakota medicine : the journal of the South Dakota State Medical Association • 2018 • Vol. 71 (7)
Adenoid cystic carcinoma (ACC) is a rare malignant secretory gland tumor. It is characterized by slow growth, long clinical course, local recurrences, and distant metastases. In the sinonasal tract, …
Bollinger, S; DeSautel, M; Spanos, W
[Proper oral health can protect from developing gingival hyperplasia induced by calcium channel blockers].
Orvosi hetilap • 2018 • Vol. 159 (29)
Cardiovascular diseases including hypertension affect 40% of the adult population in Hungary. Calcium channel blockers are frequently prescribed for the treatment of hypertension either in monotherap…
Ban, A; Kun, J; Pinter, E
[Series: Caries prevention in historical perspective. Early treatment of carious lesions].
Nederlands tijdschrift voor tandheelkunde • 2018 • Vol. 125 (7-8)
In the Dutch Journal of Dentistry the opinion is often expressed that treatment of carious deciduous teeth is necessary to reduce the risk of dental caries in the permanent teeth. It is clear that ea…
Kalsbeek, H
[The pink and white aesthetics of a new zirconia implant].
Nederlands tijdschrift voor tandheelkunde • 2018 • Vol. 125 (7-8)
Zirconia implants can offer a good alternative to titanium implants. Due to their specific material properties, they have the potential for a more appealing aesthetic result, which can be particularl…
Beekmans, D; Beekmans, R; Cune, M
Fast-Tracking the Implant Prosthodontic Workflow for Full-Arch Restorations: Case Series.
Compendium of continuing education in dentistry (Jamesburg, N.J. : 1995) • 2018 • Vol. 39 (7)
The conventional approach for fabrication of a definitive prosthesis for full-arch implant cases requires multiple visits. This article presents a case series highlighting the efficacy of a novel tim…
Bijlani, P; Kher, U; Tunkiwala, A
Removable and Fixed Fully Edentulous Treatment Options for the Aging Patient.
Compendium of continuing education in dentistry (Jamesburg, N.J. : 1995) • 2018 • Vol. 39 (7)
As the number of seniors in the United States continues to rise, edentulism remains a serious ailment affecting many elderly patients. Though many seniors are taking fuller dentitions into their late…
Parel, S
Clinical and radiographic assessment of implant-supported rehabilitation of partial and complete edentulism: a 2 to 8 years clinical follow-up.
European review for medical and pharmacological sciences • 2018 • Vol. 22 (13)
OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to find out the rates of survival and success of implant rehabilitation, and the influence of some risk indicators on the medium- and long-term prognosis. PATIENT…
Bigagnoli, S; D'Addona, A; Manicone, P
The regulation of DLTA gene in bacterial growth and biofilm formation by Parvimonas micra.
European review for medical and pharmacological sciences • 2018 • Vol. 22 (13)
OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the effect of dltA-deficient mutant on the bacterial growth and biofilm formation by P. micra ATCC 33270. Parvimonas micra contributes to many human polymicrobial infections, a…
Hou, B; Liu, K