Research Papers
Histone acetyltransferase 1 up regulates Bcl2L12 expression in nasopharyngeal cancer cells.
Archives of biochemistry and biophysics • 2018 • Vol. 646
The deregulation of Bcl2L12 expression in cancer has been recognized, but the causative factors are unknown. Histone acetyltransferases (HAT) play critical roles in the regulation gene transcription.…
Liang, W; Liu, T; Miao, B
Patient awareness/knowledge towards oral cancer: a cross-sectional survey.
BMC oral health • 2018 • Vol. 18 (1)
BACKGROUND: Oral cancer (OC) is associated with multiple risk factors and high mortality rates and substantially contributes to the global cancer burden despite being highly preventable. This cross-s…
Acharya, A; Bharatkumar, A; Chyou, P
Improved symptomatic, functional, and fluoroscopic outcomes following serial "series of three" double-balloon dilation for cricopharyngeus muscle dysfunction.
Journal of otolaryngology - head & neck surgery = Le Journal d'oto-rhino-laryngologie et de chirurgie cervico-faciale • 2018 • Vol. 47 (1)
BACKGROUND: Cricopharyngeus muscle dysfunction (CPMD) is a common cause of dysphagia. We employ a progressive series of three double-balloon dilations separated by 4-6 weeks between procedures as a p…
Belafsky, P; Evangelista, L; Kuhn, M
Survival and Associated Risk Factors of Composite Restorations in Children with Early Childhood Caries: A Clinical Retrospective Study.
Pediatric dentistry • 2018 • Vol. 40 (3)
PURPOSE: The purpose of this clinical retrospective study was to assess survival and risk factors associated with failures of resin composite restorations placed in patients with early childhood cari…
Ardenghi, T; Campagna, P; de Oliveira Rocha, R
Symptomatic Oral Crohn's Disease in an Adolescent.
Journal of dentistry for children (Chicago, Ill.) • 2018 • Vol. 85 (2)
Crohn's Disease (CD) is a granulomatous inflammatory disease that can affect any part of the gastrointestinal tract. Oral ulcers can appear months or years before intestinal signs or symptoms are see…
Schmitz, B; Unkel, J
Oral Langerhans Cell Histiocytosis in an Infant.
Journal of dentistry for children (Chicago, Ill.) • 2018 • Vol. 85 (2)
Langerhans cell histiocytosis (LCH) is a rare disease characterized by abnormal proliferation of bone marrow-derived histiocytes (Langerhans cells). LCH may manifest orally with single or multiple le…
Halperson, E; Weintraub, M
Regional Odontodysplasia Crossing the Midline.
Journal of dentistry for children (Chicago, Ill.) • 2018 • Vol. 85 (2)
Regional odontodysplasia is a non-hereditary development dental anomaly involving epithelial and mesenchymal-derived dental tissues. The condition affects both primary and permanent teeth. Clinically…
Hassan, M; Hegazi, F
[Regenerative endodontics after front tooth trauma. A case report].
Swiss dental journal • 2018 • Vol. 128 (5)
In the context of tooth trauma, mostly the maxillary central front teeth are involved, whereby their roots are in some cases still in the developing stage (immature). Depending on the type of trauma,…
Bassetti, M; Bassetti, R; Kuttenberger, J
[Persistent nasopalatine duct: a diagnostic challenge].
Swiss dental journal • 2018 • Vol. 128 (5)
The nasopalatine duct (DNP) originates within the nasopalatine canal from epithelial remnants and then develops into an epithelialized connection that extends from the oral cavity to the nasal cavity…
Andreoni, C; Bornstein, M; Meier, T
KAI1/CD82 Genetically Engineered Endothelial Progenitor Cells Inhibit Metastasis of Human Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma in a Mouse Model.
Medical science monitor : international medical journal of experimental and clinical research • 2018 • Vol. 24
BACKGROUND Endothelial progenitor cells (EPCs) are regarded as promising targeted vectors for delivering therapeutic genes or agents in cancer therapy. The purpose of this study was to investigate th…
Cai, F; Chen, Z; Jiang, H
Prediction of changes due to mandibular autorotation following miniplate-anchored intrusion of maxillary posterior teeth in open bite cases.
Progress in orthodontics • 2018 • Vol. 19 (1)
BACKGROUND: Prediction of the treatment outcome of various orthodontic procedures is an essential part of treatment planning. Using skeletal anchorage for intrusion of posterior teeth is a relatively…
Kassem, H; Marzouk, E
Clinical and immunohistochemical study of melanotic neuroectodermal tumor of infancy in the maxilla.
Einstein (Sao Paulo, Brazil) • 2018 • Vol. 16 (2)
Melanotic neuroectodermal tumor of infancy is a rare and fast-growing neoplasm. In this study, we describe the case of a 6-month-old female patient, who presented swelling in the anterior maxilla. To…
Alves, P; Goes, P; Luna, A
TiF4 varnish protects the retention of brackets to enamel after in vitro mild erosive challenge.
Journal of applied oral science : revista FOB • 2018 • Vol. 26
The effect of fluoride agents on the retention of orthodontic brackets to enamel under erosive challenge is little investigated. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of titanium tetrafluo…
Carlo, H; Carvalho, F; Castro, R
Evaluation of the effect of dose-dependent platelet-rich fibrin membrane on treatment of gingival recession: a randomized, controlled clinical trial.
Journal of applied oral science : revista FOB • 2018 • Vol. 26
Miller's class I gingival recessions (GR) have been treated using coronally advanced flap (CAF) with platelet-rich fibrin membrane (PRF membrane) or connective tissue graft (CTG). The aim of this stu…
Culhaoglu, R; Guler, B; Taner, L
Conservative dentistry: Enamel biopsy.
British dental journal • 2018 • Vol. 224 (9)
Dorri, M
The ultimate guide to restoration longevity in England and Wales. Part 1: methodology.
British dental journal • 2018 • Vol. 224 (9)
Burke, F; Lucarotti, P
Developing agreement on never events in primary care dentistry: an international eDelphi study.
British dental journal • 2018 • Vol. 224 (9)
Bedi, R; Carson-Stevens, A; Cresswell, K
Conference report: Why children's health is everyone's business.
British dental journal • 2018 • Vol. 224 (9)
Qualitative exploration of barriers and facilitators of dental service utilization of pregnant women: A triangulation approach.
BMC pregnancy and childbirth • 2018 • Vol. 18 (1)
BACKGROUND: Pregnant women are vulnerable to a wide range of oral health conditions that could be harmful to their own health and future child. Despite the usefulness of regular dental service utiliz…
Bahramian, H; Khami, M; Mohebbi, S
Using community participation to assess demand and uptake of scaling and polishing in rural and urban environments.
BMC oral health • 2018 • Vol. 18 (1)
BACKGROUND: One of the control tools for periodontal disease besides individual home care is professional oral prophylaxis that is, Scaling and Polishing (S&P).The aim of this study is to assess the …
Akaji, E; Maduakor, S; Ndiokwelu, E