Research Papers
Long-term control of laryngeal plasma cell mucositis with systemic immunosuppression.
BMJ case reports • 2018 • Vol. 2018
Plasma cell mucositis (PCM) is a rare non-neoplastic plasma cell proliferative disorder of the mucous membranes, which typically presents as soft tissue lesions involving oral, upper airway or genita…
Hee, G; Lucas, M; Mclean-Tooke, A
Preferences of dentists and endodontists, in Saudi Arabia, on management of necrotic pulp with acute apical abscess.
BMC oral health • 2018 • Vol. 18 (1)
BACKGROUND: This study aimed at investigating dental clinicians' preferences on management of necrotic pulp with acute apical abscess (NPAAA) cases. METHODS: Following an ethical approval and two pil…
Madarati, A
Gene expression profiling of periodontitis-affected gingival tissue by spatial transcriptomics.
Scientific reports • 2018 • Vol. 8 (1)
Periodontitis is a highly prevalent chronic inflammatory disease of the periodontium, leading ultimately to tooth loss. In order to characterize the gene expression of periodontitis-affected gingival…
Bage, T; Gerasimcik, N; Jemt, A
Assessment of treatment field isolation during scaling, root planing and rinsing.
Swiss dental journal • 2018 • Vol. 128 (6)
Aim: Intensive application of highly concentrated antimicrobials during scaling and root planing may be hazardous if swallowed in quantity. This study evaluates two dental isolation systems for fluid…
Attin, T; Gigandet, M; Hofer, D
Maxillomandibular giant osteosclerotic lesions.
Journal of applied oral science : revista FOB • 2018 • Vol. 26
INTRODUCTION: Giant Osteosclerotic Lesions (GOLs) are a group of rarely reported intraosseous lesions. Their precise diagnosis is important since they can be confused with malignant neoplasms. OBJECT…
Hernandez-Guerrero, J; Jimenez-Farfan, M; Ledesma-Montes, C
[Therapeutic options to manage bleeding in a dentist's office].
Swiss dental journal • 2018 • Vol. 128 (6)
This manuscript provides an overview of therapeutic options for the problem of bleeding in a dentist's office. Bleeding after tooth extraction is a very common finding in dental medicine and persiste…
Finkenstadt, T; Lubbers, H; Rostetter, C
Letter to the editor: is HIF-1alpha a viable prognostic indicator in OSCC? A critical review of a meta-analysis study.
World journal of surgical oncology • 2018 • Vol. 16 (1)
The study performed by Zhou et al. (World J Surg Oncol 15:104, 2017) titled "Clinical and prognostic significance of HIF-1alpha overexpression in oral squamous cell carcinoma: a meta-analysis" attemp…
Baxi, S; Devi, A; Jayaraj, R
[Effect of smear layer on apical sealing ability of mineral trioxide aggregate (MTA) Plus through the sucrose penetration mode].
Beijing da xue xue bao. Yi xue ban = Journal of Peking University. Health sciences • 2018 • Vol. 50 (3)
OBJECTIVE: To investigate the effect of smear layer on apical sealing ability in teeth obturated with mineral trioxide aggregate (MTA) Plus as retrofilling materials. METHODS: Fifty freshly extracted…
Li, S; Zhang, Q
Effect of Lactobacillus rhamnosus and Bifidobacterium lactis on gingival health, dental plaque, and periodontopathogens in adolescents: a randomised placebo-controlled clinical trial.
Beneficial microbes • 2018 • Vol. 9 (4)
To determine the effect of a probiotic combination of Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG (LGG) and Bifidobacterium lactis BB-12 on the gingival health, dental plaque accumulation, and the oral carriage of fo…
Alanzi, A; Honkala, E; Honkala, S
Acute Glaucoma Attack Following Microvascular Decompression Surgery for Trigeminal Neuralgia.
Neurologia medico-chirurgica • 2018 • Vol. 58 (6)
Microvascular decompression (MVD) is widely accepted as an effective surgical method to treat trigeminal neuralgia (TN), but the risks of morbidity and mortality must be considered. We experienced a …
Amagasaki, K; Nagayama, M; Nakaguchi, H
Intraoperative and postoperative complications of partial maxillectomy for the treatment of oral tumors in dogs.
Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association • 2018 • Vol. 252 (12)
OBJECTIVE To characterize and identify factors associated with intraoperative and postoperative complications of maxillectomy in dogs with oral tumors. DESIGN Retrospective cohort study. ANIMALS 193 …
MacLellan, R; Rao, S; Rawlinson, J
Effect of Different Esthetic Post-Core Materials on Color of Direct-Composite Restorations: A Preliminary Clinical Study.
Medical science monitor : international medical journal of experimental and clinical research • 2018 • Vol. 24
BACKGROUND The purpose of this study was to determine the influence of 2 different esthetic post materials on the final color of direct-composite restorations by using a digital technique under in vi…
Ayna, B; Ayna, E; Izol, B
An ex vivo salivary lubrication system to mimic xerostomic conditions and to predict the lubricating properties of xerostomia relieving agents.
Scientific reports • 2018 • Vol. 8 (1)
Advances in medical research has resulted in successful treatment of many life-threatening infectious diseases as well as autoimmune and lifestyle-related diseases, increasing life-expectancy of both…
Kaper, H; Sharma, P; Vinke, J
How Does SCORTEN Score?
Journal of burn care & research : official publication of the American Burn Association • 2018 • Vol. 39 (4)
The Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis-specific severity of illness score (SCORTEN) was developed to predict mortality in patients with Stevens Johnson syndrome/toxic epidermal necrolysis (SJS/TEN). Several …
Baldea, A; Joyce, C; O'Mahony, M
GWAS-identified CCR1 and IL10 loci contribute to M1 macrophage-predominant inflammation in Behcet's disease.
Arthritis research & therapy • 2018 • Vol. 20 (1)
BACKGROUND: Low C-C chemokine receptor 1 (CCR1) and interleukin (IL)-10 expression is associated with risk of Behcet's disease (BD). The objective of the present study was to clarify the pathological…
Aoki, I; Higashitani, K; Kato, I
Local icariin application enhanced periodontal tissue regeneration and relieved local inflammation in a minipig model of periodontitis.
International journal of oral science • 2018 • Vol. 10 (2)
Periodontitis is an inflammatory autoimmune disease. Treatment should alleviate inflammation, regulate the immune reaction and promote periodontal tissue regeneration. Icariin is the main active ingr…
Cao, Y; Fan, Z; Han, N
Septic arthritis of the temporomandibular joint leading to an epidural abscess.
BMJ case reports • 2018 • Vol. 2018
Septic arthritis of the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) is rare, but patients with this diagnosis are at high risk for significant morbidity. We present a case of a 15-year-old man who presented with i…
Borumandi, F; Gaggl, A; Hachleitner, J
Dentin dysplasia: diagnostic challenges.
BMJ case reports • 2018 • Vol. 2018
Dentin dysplasia(DD) is a rare autosomal dominant disorder associated with disturbance of the dentin. While the crowns appear clinically normal, on radiography, the pulp spaces appear partially or co…
Alhilou, A; Beddis, H; Durey, K
Bioactive glass added to autogenous bone graft in maxillary sinus augmentation: a prospective histomorphometric, immunohistochemical, and bone graft resorption assessment.
Journal of applied oral science : revista FOB • 2018 • Vol. 26
OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to compare the bone resorption rate, histomorphometry and immunohistochemical findings of bioactive glass (Biogran; Biomet, Warsaw, IN, USA) mixed with autogenous…
Bonardi, J; Griza, G; Hochuli-Vieira, E
In-office tooth bleaching with 38% hydrogen peroxide promotes moderate/severe pulp inflammation and production of ll-1beta, TNF-beta, GPX, FGF-2 and osteocalcin in rats.
Journal of applied oral science : revista FOB • 2018 • Vol. 26
OBJECTIVES: To study the intensity of inflammatory infiltrate and production of interleukin-1beta (ll-1beta), tumor necrosis factor-beta (TNF-beta), fibroblast growth factor-2 (FGF-2), glutathione pe…
Araujo, A; Araujo Junior, R; Assuncao, I