Research Papers
Dental Lasers: Choosing the Right Equipment for Your Practice.
Compendium of continuing education in dentistry (Jamesburg, N.J. : 1995) • 2018 • Vol. 39 (6)
Levine, R
Orthodontic-periodontic treatment for periodontitis.
American journal of orthodontics and dentofacial orthopedics : official publication of the American Association of Orthodontists, its constituent societies, and the American Board of Orthodontics • 2018 • Vol. 153 (6)
Cao, L
Lysle E. Johnston, Jr.: Critical thinking inspiration in orthodontics.
American journal of orthodontics and dentofacial orthopedics : official publication of the American Association of Orthodontists, its constituent societies, and the American Board of Orthodontics • 2018 • Vol. 153 (6)
Chauca, F
Treatment satisfaction and its influencing factors among adult orthodontic patients.
American journal of orthodontics and dentofacial orthopedics : official publication of the American Association of Orthodontists, its constituent societies, and the American Board of Orthodontics • 2018 • Vol. 153 (6)
INTRODUCTION: The aim of this study was to investigate the level of satisfaction for orthodontic treatment among adult patients. In addition, the influencing host factors were monitored for their ass…
Cha, J; Chung, C; Hwang, S
Patient satisfaction and quality of life changes after Invisalign treatment.
American journal of orthodontics and dentofacial orthopedics : official publication of the American Association of Orthodontists, its constituent societies, and the American Board of Orthodontics • 2018 • Vol. 153 (6)
INTRODUCTION: Our objective was to assess patient satisfaction and changes in oral health-related quality of life immediately after orthodontic treatment using the Invisalign system (Align Technology…
Brandelli, J; Flores-Mir, C; Pacheco-Pereira, C
Periodontal health and compliance: A comparison between Essix and Hawley retainers.
American journal of orthodontics and dentofacial orthopedics : official publication of the American Association of Orthodontists, its constituent societies, and the American Board of Orthodontics • 2018 • Vol. 153 (6)
INTRODUCTION: Many studies on removable retainers have focused on retention efficacy and characteristics. However, studies on plaque accumulation, periodontal health, breakages, and patient complianc…
Buccheri, A; Fratto, G; Manzon, L
Interdisciplinary approach for a patient with unilateral cleft lip and palate.
American journal of orthodontics and dentofacial orthopedics : official publication of the American Association of Orthodontists, its constituent societies, and the American Board of Orthodontics • 2018 • Vol. 153 (6)
The oral rehabilitation of patients with cleft lip and palate is a challenge. The aim of this case report was to underline the importance of a sequential interdisciplinary approach to correct functio…
d'Apuzzo, F; Isola, G; Matarese, G
Fluid structure interaction simulations of the upper airway in obstructive sleep apnea patients before and after maxillomandibular advancement surgery.
American journal of orthodontics and dentofacial orthopedics : official publication of the American Association of Orthodontists, its constituent societies, and the American Board of Orthodontics • 2018 • Vol. 153 (6)
INTRODUCTION: The purpose of this study was to analyze pharyngeal airflow using both computational fluid dynamics (CFD) and fluid structure interactions (FSI) in obstructive sleep apnea patients befo…
Chang, K; Kim, K; McQuilling, M
Protective role of flavonoid baicalin from Scutellaria baicalensis in periodontal disease pathogenesis: A literature review.
Complementary therapies in medicine • 2018 • Vol. 38
INTRODUCTION: Periodontal disease is characterized by a chronic infection, leading to the irreversible destruction of tissues supporting the teeth. Bacteria, pro-inflammatory mediators and host immun…
Guangxun, Z; Ming, J; Zhuoneng, L
Factors Contributing to the Duration of Chemotherapy-Induced Severe Oral Mucositis in Oncopediatric Patients.
International journal of environmental research and public health • 2018 • Vol. 15 (6)
This study analyzes the factors contributing to the duration of severe oral mucositis in oncopediatric patients. A longitudinal study was conducted in the pediatric department of a cancer referral ho…
Bonan, P; Damascena, L; de Araujo, T
A review of haptic simulator for oral and maxillofacial surgery based on virtual reality.
Expert review of medical devices • 2018 • Vol. 15 (6)
INTRODUCTION: Traditional medical training in oral and maxillofacial surgery (OMFS) may be limited by its low efficiency and high price due to the shortage of cadaver resources. With the combination …
Chen, X; Hu, J
Lenalidomide Induced Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis and Del (5q): Co-occurrence of Rarities.
Journal of the College of Physicians and Surgeons--Pakistan : JCPSP • 2018 • Vol. 28 (6)
Primary myelofibrosis (PMF) is a clonal, BCR-ABL1 negative myeloproliferative neoplasm characterised by splenomegaly, leukoerythroblastic peripheral blood picture and bone marrow fibrosis. Different …
Chaudhry, Q; Iftikhar, R; Khan, M
Successful Use of Deltopectoral Flap in Reconstruction of Defect Caused by Squamous Cell Carcinoma.
Journal of the College of Physicians and Surgeons--Pakistan : JCPSP • 2018 • Vol. 28 (6)
Deltopectoral flap is a widely used flap in reconstruction surgery. A patient presented with extra-oral solitary swelling on the right lower jaw and an intra-oral exophytic growth located along the l…
Abrar, Y; Hameed, U; Khan, K
Immunohistochemical Expression of CD-117 (c-KIT), P-53 and Ki-67 in Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma of Palate.
Journal of the College of Physicians and Surgeons--Pakistan : JCPSP • 2018 • Vol. 28 (6)
Adenoid cystic carcinoma (ACC) is a malignant tumor of salivary glands characterized histopathologically by biphasic epithelial tumor comprised of myoepithelial and ductal cells. There is a paucity o…
Bajpai, M; Pardhe, N
Mouth breathing in children and its impact in dental malocclusion: a systematic review of observational studies.
Minerva stomatologica • 2018 • Vol. 67 (3)
INTRODUCTION: Mouth breathing in childhood can compromise the dental occlusion and, consequently, the functions performed by the stomatognathic system. The purpose of this systematic review was to ev…
Cesar, C; Fraga, W; Paranhos, L
Lip reconstruction by new split cheek flap.
Minerva stomatologica • 2018 • Vol. 67 (3)
Amato, M; Caggiano, M; Claudio, P
Comparative genomic analysis of oral versus laryngeal and pharyngeal cancer.
Oral oncology • 2018 • Vol. 81
OBJECTIVE: Locally advanced oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC) shows lower locoregional control and disease specific survival rates than laryngeal and pharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma (L/P-SCC) af…
van den Brekel, M; Vens, C; Verhagen, C
Nasopharyngeal carcinoma outcome with induction chemotherapy followed by concurrent chemoradiotherapy.
Oral oncology • 2018 • Vol. 81
Treatment of Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma (NPC) has been based on the Intergroup 0999 trial with chemoradiation (CRT) and consolidation chemotherapy (CT). While effective, toxicities are significant. As …
Ferrarotto, R; Mott, F; Nguyen, T
Effect of cavity design on the fracture resistance of zirconia onlay ceramics.
Nigerian journal of clinical practice • 2018 • Vol. 21 (6)
OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the fracture resistance and failure modes of onlay restorations prepared with different preparation designs. MATERIALS AND METHODS: A total of 42 …
Durkan, R; Oyar, P
Effect of home bleaching on surface of zinc phosphate cement: A scanning electron microscopic study.
Nigerian journal of clinical practice • 2018 • Vol. 21 (6)
CONTEXT: The effect of home bleaching on surfaces of dental cements is controversial. AIM: The aim of this study was to microscopically evaluate and compare the effect of different concentrations of …
AlZain, S