Research Papers
Outcome of Endodontic Surgery: A Meta-analysis of the Literature-Part 3: Comparison of Endodontic Microsurgical Techniques with 2 Different Root-end Filling Materials.
Journal of endodontics • 2018 • Vol. 44 (6)
INTRODUCTION: The aim of the present study was to investigate the influence of root-end preparation and filling material on endodontic surgery outcome. A systematic review and meta-analysis was condu…
Berenji, H; Karabucak, B; Kohli, M
Is the glass half empty or half full? A novel "philosophical" approach to the "mystery" of the so-called ferrule effect.
Medical hypotheses • 2018 • Vol. 115
The prognosis of endodontically treated teeth has traditionally been associated with the presence of the so-called ferrule effect that is generally related with the presence of a minimum of 1-2 mm of…
Brokos, Y; Krejci, I; Stavridakis, M
The facial effects of tooth wear rehabilitation as measured by 3D stereophotogrammetry.
Journal of dentistry • 2018 • Vol. 73
OBJECTIVE: Evaluate the effect of a full rehabilitation, including an increase of vertical dimension of occlusion (VDO), in patients with severe tooth wear on changes in facial appearance. METHODS: P…
Huysmans, M; Loomans, B; Maal, T
MicroRNA‑122 acts as tumor suppressor by targeting TRIM29 and blocking the activity of PI3K/AKT signaling in nasopharyngeal carcinoma in vitro.
Molecular medicine reports • 2018 • Vol. 17 (6)
Nasopharyngeal carcinoma (NPC) is endemic in the southern provinces of China and Southeast Asia. It has been reported that microRNA‑122 (miR‑122) and tripartite motif‑containing protein 29 (TRIM29) s…
Guo, L; Li, Q; Yang, Y
Early intensive rehabilitation after oral cancer treatment.
Journal of cranio-maxillo-facial surgery : official publication of the European Association for Cranio-Maxillo-Facial Surgery • 2018 • Vol. 46 (6)
PURPOSE: The treatment of oral cancer requires an effective rehabilitation strategy such as an early intensive rehabilitation (EIR) program. MATERIALS AND METHODS: The medical records and data of 41 …
Bschorer, M; Bschorer, R; Frank, B
Gender differences in morphological and functional outcomes after mandibular setback surgery.
Journal of cranio-maxillo-facial surgery : official publication of the European Association for Cranio-Maxillo-Facial Surgery • 2018 • Vol. 46 (6)
PURPOSE: The aim of this study was to examine and compare morphological and functional outcomes after either isolated mandibular setback or bimaxillary surgery in males and females. MATERIALS AND MET…
Bessho, K; Chin, K; Dahy, K
Gingival crevicular fluid levels of human beta-defensin-1 in type 2 diabetes mellitus and periodontitis.
Clinical oral investigations • 2018 • Vol. 22 (5)
OBJECTIVES: Human beta-defensin (hBD)-1 is an important gatekeeper of the gingiva against constant bacterial challenge, and glucose levels are involved in its optimal expression. The aims of the stud…
Aksoy, Y; Buber, E; Caglayan, F
New technique for endoscopically-assisted particulate graft reconstruction of the mandible.
The British journal of oral & maxillofacial surgery • 2018 • Vol. 56 (5)
The reconstruction of mandibular defects using particulate grafts is a proven technique that restores the osseous anatomy effectively. Secondary osseous reconstruction can be accomplished with endosc…
FERRETTI, C; Heliotis, M; Reyneke, J
Hypoxia-Inducible Factor-1alpha (HIF-1alpha) Expression on Endothelial Cells in Juvenile Nasopharyngeal Angiofibroma: A Review of 70 cases and Tissue Microarray Analysis.
The Annals of otology, rhinology, and laryngology • 2018 • Vol. 127 (6)
OBJECTIVE: To examine the expression of hypoxia-inducible factor-1alpha (HIF-1alpha) and its related molecules (cellular repressor of E1A-stimulated genes [CREG], osteopontin [OPN], proto-oncogene ty…
Hu, L; Liu, Z; Song, X
Marginal versus segmental mandibulectomy for pediatric desmoid fibromatosis of the mandible - Two case reports and review of the literature.
International journal of pediatric otorhinolaryngology • 2018 • Vol. 109
Desmoid fibromatosis (DF) is a rare, benign soft tissue neoplasm with high rate of local recurrence. Surgical management of DF in the head and neck can be challenging given the desire to balance the …
Bewley, A; Lee, J; Senders, C
Effect of vowel context on test-retest nasalance score variability in children with and without cleft palate.
International journal of pediatric otorhinolaryngology • 2018 • Vol. 109
OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this study was to determine whether test-retest nasalance score variability differs between Korean children with and without cleft palate (CP) and vowel context influences v…
Ha, S; Jung, S; Koh, K
Evaluation of tissue levels of Toll-like receptors and cytokine mRNAs associated with bovine periodontitis and oral health.
Research in veterinary science • 2018 • Vol. 118
Bovine periodontitis is a progressive and purulent infection associated with an anaerobic subgingival biofilm, which induces irreversible damage to the dentition of affected animals. The aetiopathoge…
Bennett, D; Borsanelli, A; Dutra, I
Severe trismus and contraindicated exodontia in a patient with fibrodysplasia ossificans progressiva: case report.
The British journal of oral & maxillofacial surgery • 2018 • Vol. 56 (5)
Fibrodysplasia ossificans progressiva is a rare genetic disease of connective tissue in which muscles, ligaments, and tendons ossify either spontaneously or after trauma. Patients can develop physica…
Geddis-Regan, A
Can conditional health policies be justified? A policy analysis of the new NHS dental contract reforms.
Social science & medicine (1982) • 2018 • Vol. 207
Conditional policies, which emphasise personal responsibility, are becoming increasingly common in healthcare. Although used widely internationally, they are relatively new within the UK health syste…
Harris, R; Laverty, L
The incidence of pulmonary hypertension is higher in systemic lupus and Sjogren's patients than in scleroderma patients in China.
Lupus • 2018 • Vol. 27 (7)
Fox, R
Hyaluronic acid dermal fillers in the management of recurrent angular cheilitis: A case report.
Gerodontology • 2018 • Vol. 35 (2)
OBJECTIVE: To report conservative treatment based on the use of dermal fillers for a case of recurrent angular cheilitis. CASE REPORT: An 80-year-old patient with a history of recurrent angular cheil…
Garcia-Garcia, A; Lorenzo-Pouso, A; Perez-Sayans, M
Paget's disease of jaw bones as primary manifestation: A case report of a proper diagnosis made by general dentist.
Gerodontology • 2018 • Vol. 35 (2)
OBJECTIVE: To present a case of early diagnosis mandibular Paget's disease of bone (PDB), recognised by a general dentist. BACKGROUND: PDB is responsible of rapid bone resorption and disorganised bon…
Arduino, P; Bava, L; Cabras, M
Hemoptysis in Behcet's syndrome: from bedside to bench?
Internal and emergency medicine • 2018 • Vol. 13 (4)
Emmi, G; Rossi, G; Vaglio, A
DNA replication licensing factor MCM2, geminin, and Ki67 define proliferative state and are linked with survival in oral squamous cell carcinoma.
European journal of oral sciences • 2018 • Vol. 126 (3)
Oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC) is still an unabated global killer with little advancement in its survival rate. DNA replication licensing proteins and Aurora kinase A are biomarkers that play im…
Al-Dabbagh, R; Al-Hazmi, N; Alhazzazi, T
Evidence-Based Support for Sleep Bruxism Treatment Other Than Oral Appliances Remains Insufficient.
The journal of evidence-based dental practice • 2018 • Vol. 18 (2)
ARTICLE TITLE AND BIBLIOGRAPHIC INFORMATION: Management of sleep bruxism in adults: A qualitative systematic literature review. Manfredini D, Ahlberg J, Winocur E, Lobbezoo F. J Oral Rehab 2015;42:86…
Luiz de Barreto Aranha, R; Martins, R; Nogueira Guimaraes de Abreu, M