Research Papers
Endoscopic contralateral transmaxillary approach for pterygoid process osteotomy in total maxillectomy: A technical case report.
Auris, nasus, larynx • 2018 • Vol. 45 (3)
An approach for total maxillectomy with endoscopic transection of the pterygoid process via the contralateral maxillary sinus is described. In total maxillectomy, the resection of the pterygoid proce…
Chazono, H; Hanazawa, T; Okamoto, Y
The challenge to interpret conflicting results and the need of a univocal definition for germinal centres in primary Sjogren's syndrome.
Annals of the rheumatic diseases • 2018 • Vol. 77 (6)
Alunno, A; Carubbi, F; Gerli, R
Efficacy of Traditional Chinese Medicine in Treatment and Prophylaxis of Radiation-Induced Oral Mucositis in Patients Receiving Radiotherapy: A Randomized Controlled Trial.
Integrative cancer therapies • 2018 • Vol. 17 (2)
OBJECTIVE: To estimate the efficacy of traditional Chinese medicine (Chining decoction, CHIN) for radiation-induced oral mucositis in patients with head and neck cancer. METHODS: From May 2014 to Dec…
Jiang, Z; Li, Y; Liu, D
Dental and oropharyngeal lesions in rats with chronic acid reflux esophagitis.
Auris, nasus, larynx • 2018 • Vol. 45 (3)
OBJECTIVE: In this study, we evaluated pathological changes in the tooth and pharynx of GERD rats to elucidate the association between gastric acid reflux and oral and pharyngeal diseases. METHODS: A…
Kuratomi, Y; Minesaki, A; Shimazu, R
Natural course of tonsillectomy pain: A prospective patient cohort study.
Auris, nasus, larynx • 2018 • Vol. 45 (3)
OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to determine the natural course of pain after tonsillectomy. METHODS: This study included 119 patients that underwent tonsillectomy between November 2013 and Nove…
Choi, H; Kim, J; Kim, M
Dental treatment in the era of new anti-thrombotic agents.
International dental journal • 2018 • Vol. 68 (3)
BACKGROUND: In recent years, there have been dramatic changes in anti-thrombotic treatment as a result of new anti-thrombotic agents, as well as changes in the indications for their use. As a consequ…
Chackartchi, T; Findler, M; Polak, D
Smoking cessation and response to periodontal treatment.
Australian dental journal • 2018 • Vol. 63 (2)
Smoking has detrimental oral effects. The aim of this study was to review the literature related to the impact of smoking cessation on periodontal health, periodontal disease and periodontal treatmen…
Alexandridi, F; Pepelassi, E; Tsantila, S
Evaluation of fracture resistance of inlay-retained fixed partial dentures fabricated with different monolithic zirconia materials.
The Journal of prosthetic dentistry • 2018 • Vol. 119 (6)
STATEMENT OF PROBLEM: Data are lacking on the fracture resistance of monolithic zirconia inlay-retained fixed partial dentures as a conservative treatment for a single missing tooth. PURPOSE: The pur…
Gumus, H; Polat, N; Yildirim, G
The puzzle of V1 trigeminal neuralgia and SUNCT.
Cephalalgia : an international journal of headache • 2018 • Vol. 38 (7)
Garg, R; Paliwal, V; Uniyal, R
Facial nerve neuroma in the geniculate ganglion extending into the internal auditory canal: A case report.
Auris, nasus, larynx • 2018 • Vol. 45 (3)
Facial nerve schwannoma is a very rare benign tumor representing less than 1% of intrapetrous lesions. Our patient is a forty-one year old female who has suffered from recurrent right facial palsy fo…
Aboshanif, M; Ishikawa, K; Koizumi, K
Adaptation and validation of the Spanish version of the Tonsil and Adenoid Health Status Instrument.
The Laryngoscope • 2018 • Vol. 128 (6)
OBJECTIVES/HYPOTHESIS: The Tonsil and Adenoid Health Status Instrument (TAHSI) is a disease-specific questionnaire, intended for completion by parents, for assessing quality of life related to tonsil…
Cardesin, A; Dura, M; Esteller, E
Moderate- to long-term therapeutic outcomes of treated aggressive periodontitis patients without regular supportive care.
Journal of periodontal research • 2018 • Vol. 53 (3)
BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE: Risk for deterioration in treated aggressive periodontitis (AgP) individuals remained unclear. This retrospective cohort study investigated 7-26 years of periodontal outcome…
Corbet, E; Goh, V; Leung, W
The Role of Real-Time Sonoelastography in the Differentiation of Benign From Malignant Parotid Gland Tumors.
Ultrasound quarterly • 2018 • Vol. 34 (2)
OBJECTIVE: The aims of this study are to evaluate the utility of sonoelastography for parotid gland masses and to determine which cutoff strain ratio (SR) would be best for the differentiation betwee…
Cortcu, S; Elmali, M; Tanrivermis Sayit, A
Anatomical landmarks of mandibular interforaminal region related to dental implant placement with 3D CBCT: comparison between edentulous and dental mandibles.
Surgical and radiologic anatomy : SRA • 2018 • Vol. 40 (6)
BACKGROUND: Anterior mandibular (interforaminal) region is important in implant applications as it serves a basis for neurovascular bedding and holds the prosthesis for patients. Treatment planning f…
Akar, G; Baksi Sen, B; Govsa, F
Sampling technique and detection rates of oropharyngeal and anorectal gonorrhoea using nucleic acid amplification tests in men who have sex with men.
Sexually transmitted infections • 2018 • Vol. 94 (4)
OBJECTIVES: The objective of this study was to examine the associations between clinicians' self-reported sampling technique and the detection rate of gonorrhoea at the oropharynx and anorectum using…
Bradshaw, C; Chen, M; Chow, E
Diagnostic Approaches for Salivary Gland Tumors with Secretory and Microcystic Features.
Head and neck pathology • 2018 • Vol. 12 (2)
Secretory carcinoma (SC) of the salivary gland is a new entity that shares the unique morphologic features and cytogenetic characteristics of the ETV6-NTRK3 fusion gene with its breast counterpart. B…
Choi, E; Woo, H; Yoon, S
Effect of different resin luting cements on the marginal fit of lithium disilicate pressed crowns.
The Journal of prosthetic dentistry • 2018 • Vol. 119 (6)
STATEMENT OF PROBLEM: The vertical marginal discrepancy of restorations can increase upon cementation, and poor marginal fit can lead to cement dissolution, marginal discoloration, microleakage, and …
Azar, B; Ingr, T; Mounajjed, R
Statins in nonsurgical and surgical periodontal therapy. A systematic review and meta-analysis of preclinical in vivo trials.
Journal of periodontal research • 2018 • Vol. 53 (3)
The cholesterol-lowering drugs, statins, possess anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial and pro-osteogenic properties, and thus have been tested as an adjunct to periodontal treatment. The present systemat…
Bertl, K; Buhlin, K; Klinge, B
Factors affecting the outcomes of direct pulp capping using Biodentine.
Clinical oral investigations • 2018 • Vol. 22 (5)
INTRODUCTION: This study aimed to evaluate the prognostic value of factors with regard to the treatment outcome of direct pulp capping using Biodentine (Septodont, Saint-Maur-des-Fosses, France), in …
Andersz, P; Borkowski, L; Drozdzik, A
Diffuse Cystic Malformation with Early Gastric Cancer.
Journal of gastrointestinal surgery : official journal of the Society for Surgery of the Alimentary Tract • 2018 • Vol. 22 (6)
Matsumoto, T; Nakamura, S; Sugai, T