Research Papers
Comparison of the seventh and eighth editions of the UICC/AJCC staging system for nasopharyngeal carcinoma: analysis of 1317 patients treated with intensity-modulated radiotherapy at two centers.
BMC cancer • 2018 • Vol. 18 (1)
BACKGROUND: In the intensity-modulated radiotherapy (IMRT) era, great improvement has been made in survival of nasopharyngeal carcinoma (NPC). The 7th edition of the International Union against Cance…
Chen, D; Chen, H; Chen, Y
Clinical comparison of liquid-based and conventional cytology of oral brush biopsies: a randomized controlled trial.
Head & face medicine • 2018 • Vol. 14 (1)
BACKGROUND: Exfoliative cytology performed on oral brush samples can help dentists to decide, whether a given oral lesion is (pre-) malignant. The use of non-invasive brush biopsies as an auxiliary t…
Hix, N; Neumann, H; Olms, C
Injectable cartilaginous template transformed BMSCs into vascularized bone.
Scientific reports • 2018 • Vol. 8 (1)
Regeneration of alveolar bone for dental implant remains a major issue, partifcularly for patients suffering from severe bone adsorption and irregular socket trauma. Recapitulating embryological deve…
Feng, X; Feng, Z; Li, Z
Candidate Biomarkers for Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma: Differential Expression of Oxidative Stress-Related Genes.
Asian Pacific journal of cancer prevention : APJCP • 2018 • Vol. 19 (5)
Background: Alteration in the biotransformation of exogenous compounds can result in production of reactive oxygen species (ROS), which can predispose cells to malignant transformation in the head an…
Biselli, J; Biselli-Chicote, P; Goloni-Bertollo, E
Diagnosis of tooth ankylosis using panoramic views, cone beam computed tomography, and histological data: a retrospective observational case series study.
European journal of orthodontics • 2018 • Vol. 40 (3)
OBJECTIVES: The aim of this study was to determine whether cone beam computed tomography is a reliable radiological method to diagnose tooth ankylosis. MATERIALS AND METHODS: A series of teeth clinic…
Bornstein, M; Bosshardt, D; Ducommun, F
Treatment of obstructive sleep apnoea-hypopnea syndrome by mandible advanced device reduced neuron apoptosis in frontal cortex of rabbits.
European journal of orthodontics • 2018 • Vol. 40 (3)
OBJECTIVE: To investigate effects of mandible advanced device (MAD) therapy for obstructive sleep apnoea-hypopnea syndrome (OSAHS) on the neuron apoptosis and acetylcholine esterase activity in front…
Dong, F; Liu, C; Liu, Y
Effects on nasal airflow and resistance using two different RME appliances: a randomized controlled trial.
European journal of orthodontics • 2018 • Vol. 40 (3)
OBJECTIVES: To evaluate and compare the effects of tooth-borne (TB) and tooth-bone-borne (TBB) rapid maxillary expansion (RME) on nasal airflow and resistance. MATERIAL AND METHODS: Fifty-four consec…
Bazargani, F; Ludwig, B; Magnuson, A
Cause for concern: BDA v GDC.
British dental journal • 2018 • Vol. 224 (10)
In this Opinion article I will discuss the relationship between the BDA and the GDC, the nature of the BDA's and dentists' language when communicating with the GDC and when discussing the GDC in publ…
Baker, R
Oral health: Learning styles.
British dental journal • 2018 • Vol. 224 (10)
Devine, C
Association between metabolic syndrome and periodontitis: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
Brazilian oral research • 2018 • Vol. 32
The aim of the present study was to evaluate the association between metabolic syndrome (MS) and periodontitis (PD), through a systematic review and meta-analysis. Original observational studies asse…
Daudt, L; Gross, J; Leitao, C
Active compounds and derivatives of camellia sinensis responding to erosive attacks on dentin.
Brazilian oral research • 2018 • Vol. 32
This research explored the potential of Camellia sinensis-derived teas and active compounds to be used as treatments to prevent dentin wear. Human root dentin slabs were randomly assigned to 5 groups…
Costa, C; Lima, J; Marcal, F
The effect of hydrofluoric acid and resin cement formulation on the bond strength to lithium disilicate ceramic.
Brazilian oral research • 2018 • Vol. 32
To investigate how the hydrofluoric acid (HF) concentrations applied to a lithium disilicate glass-ceramic (EMX) affects the surface morphology and microtensile bond strength (muTBS) of ceramics to d…
Ambrosano, G; Correr-Sobrinho, L; Fugolin, A
WITHDRAWN: Interventions for replacing missing teeth: 1- versus 2-stage implant placement.
The Cochrane database of systematic reviews • 2018 • Vol. 5 (5)
BACKGROUND: Implants may be placed penetrating the oral mucosa (1-stage procedure) or can be completely buried under the oral mucosa (2-stage procedure) during the healing phase of the bone at the im…
Chew, Y; Coulthard, P; Esposito, M
Male and Female Characteristics of Facial Soft Tissue Thickness in Different Orthodontic Malocclusions Evaluated by Cephalometric Radiography.
Medical science monitor : international medical journal of experimental and clinical research • 2018 • Vol. 24
BACKGROUND The facial profile is determined by the facial soft tissue thickness (FSTT) and dentoskeletal characteristics. The aim of this study was to compare male and female characteristics of FSTT …
Blazej, Z; Perovic, T
Wireless, intraoral hybrid electronics for real-time quantification of sodium intake toward hypertension management.
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America • 2018 • Vol. 115 (21)
Recent wearable devices offer portable monitoring of biopotentials, heart rate, or physical activity, allowing for active management of human health and wellness. Such systems can be inserted in the …
Byun, H; Chun, Y; Coffey, J
Preclinical evaluation of ribociclib and its synergistic effect in combination with alpelisib in non-keratinizing nasopharyngeal carcinoma.
Scientific reports • 2018 • Vol. 8 (1)
Ribociclib is a specific cyclin dependent kinase (Cdk) 4/6 inhibitor that induces G(1) arrest by blocking the formation of cyclin D1-Cdk4/6 complex and inhibiting retinoblastoma (RB) phosphorylation.…
Chan, A; Hui, C; Hui, E
Socio-demographic factors, dental status and health-related behaviors associated with geriatric oral health-related quality of life in Southwestern China.
Health and quality of life outcomes • 2018 • Vol. 16 (1)
BACKGROUND: The aging of Chinese society has increased interest in improving the health-related quality of life (HRQoL) of the elderly, including their oral health-related quality of life (OHRQoL). T…
Gao, Y; Hu, T; Li, X
Salivary Function and Oral Health Problems in Crohn's Disease Patients.
Inflammatory bowel diseases • 2018 • Vol. 24 (6)
BACKGROUND: In Crohn's disease (CD) patients, many oral complaints have been reported. The aim of this study was to determine whether salivary function is contributing to reduced oral health in CD. O…
Bouma, G; Brand, H; de Boer, N
A grazing Gomphotherium in Middle Miocene Central Asia, 10 million years prior to the origin of the Elephantidae.
Scientific reports • 2018 • Vol. 8 (1)
Feeding preference of fossil herbivorous mammals, concerning the coevolution of mammalian and floral ecosystems, has become of key research interest. In this paper, phytoliths in dental calculus from…
Deng, T; Hu, Y; Ma, J
Autosomal dominant deficiency of the interleukin-17F in recurrent aphthous stomatitis: Possible novel mutation in a new entity.
Gene • 2018 • Vol. 654
Recurrent Aphthous Stomatitis (RAS) is a common oral inflammatory disease with unknown pathogenesis. Although the immune system alterations could be involved in predisposition of individuals to oral …
Massoud, A; Mohammadzadeh, M; Najafi, S