Research Papers
Postoperative dental morbidity in children following dental treatment under general anesthesia.
BMC oral health • 2018 • Vol. 18 (1)
BACKGROUND: General anesthesia has been widely used in pediatric dentistry in recent years. However, there remain concerns about potential postoperative dental morbidity. The goal of this study was t…
Chang, P; Chuang, L; Hu, Y
A novel method for periapical microsurgery with the aid of 3D technology: a case report.
BMC oral health • 2018 • Vol. 18 (1)
BACKGROUND: Three-dimensional (3D) technology has gained wide acceptance in dentistry. It has been used for treatment planning and surgical guidance. This case report presented a novel treatment appr…
Jiang, Q; Wang, W; Yang, X
Effect of induction chemotherapy with cisplatin, fluorouracil, with or without taxane on locoregionally advanced nasopharyngeal carcinoma: a retrospective, propensity score-matched analysis.
Cancer communications (London, England) • 2018 • Vol. 38 (1)
BACKGROUND: Available data in the literature comparing different induction chemotherapy (IC) regimens on locoregionally advanced nasopharyngeal carcinoma (NPC) are scarce. The purpose of the present …
Guo, X; Huang, X; Ke, L
An evaluation of in-office flexible fiber-optic biopsies for laryngopharyngeal lesions.
Journal of otolaryngology - head & neck surgery = Le Journal d'oto-rhino-laryngologie et de chirurgie cervico-faciale • 2018 • Vol. 47 (1)
BACKGROUND: Operative endoscopy and flexible fiber-optic in-office tissue biopsy are common techniques to assess suspicious laryngopharyngeal lesions. METHODS: The primary outcome was the delay to th…
Bosch, J; Chandarana, S; Dort, J
Clinical evaluation of silicone gel in the treatment of cleft lip scars.
Scientific reports • 2018 • Vol. 8 (1)
Upper lip scars are at risk of hypertrophy. Our center therefore uses microporous tape and silicone sheeting for postoperative scar care following cleft lip repair. However, some babies have previous…
Chang, C; Chang, C; Chen, J
[Analysis of birth defect rate trend of cleft lip and palate in Shanghai from 2007 to 2016].
Zhonghua kou qiang yi xue za zhi = Zhonghua kouqiang yixue zazhi = Chinese journal of stomatology • 2018 • Vol. 53 (5)
Objective: To analysis the rate of birth defects of cleft lip and palate among newborns in Shanghai during 2007 and 2016 and describe its change trend, for the purpose of prevention, treatment and nu…
Li, L; Wang, C; Wang, F
Research on oral microbiota of monozygotic twins with discordant caries experience - in vitro and in vivo study.
Scientific reports • 2018 • Vol. 8 (1)
Oral microbiome is potentially correlated with many diseases, such as dental caries, periodontitis, oral cancer and some systemic diseases. Twin model, as an effective method for studying human micro…
Cheng, L; Feng, M; Li, B
[Misdiagnosic analysis and treatment of pyriform sinus fistula in children].
Zhonghua er bi yan hou tou jing wai ke za zhi = Chinese journal of otorhinolaryngology head and neck surgery • 2018 • Vol. 53 (5)
Objective: To discuss the misdiagnosis of pyriform sinus fistula and to better understand this kind of illness. Methods: The analysis was based on twenty-eight patients with congenital pyriform sinus…
Li, Z; Lin, K; Liu, X
Dental health between self-perception, clinical evaluation and body image dissatisfaction - a cross-sectional study in mixed dentition pre-pubertal children.
BMC oral health • 2018 • Vol. 18 (1)
BACKGROUND: Self-perception of oral health status is a multidimensional construct that includes psychological, psychosocial and functional aspects of oral health. Contemporary concepts suggest that t…
Banu, A; Pricop, M; Serban, C
Correlation analysis on serum inflammatory cytokine level and neurogenic pulmonary edema for children with severe hand-foot-mouth disease.
European journal of medical research • 2018 • Vol. 23 (1)
OBJECTIVE: This study aims to discuss the correlation between serum inflammatory cytokines and neurogenic pulmonary edema (NPE) in children with severe hand-foot-mouth disease (HFMD). METHODS: A tota…
Li, H; Sun, B; Sun, J
Complex patterns of response to oral hygiene instructions: longitudinal evaluation of periodontal patients.
BMC oral health • 2018 • Vol. 18 (1)
BACKGROUND: Oral hygiene instruction is an intervention widely practiced but increased knowledge about oral health does not necessarily dramatically impact oral disease prevalence in populations. We …
Amoo-Achampong, F; Deeley, K; Modesto, A
Oral health knowledge, attitudes and care practices of people with diabetes: a systematic review.
BMC public health • 2018 • Vol. 18 (1)
BACKGROUND: People with uncontrolled diabetes are at greater risk for several oral health problems, particularly periodontal (gum) disease. Periodontal disease also impacts diabetes control. Good ora…
Arora, A; Flack, J; George, A
CRBP-1 over-expression is associated with poor prognosis in tongue squamous cell carcinoma.
BMC cancer • 2018 • Vol. 18 (1)
BACKGROUND: Tongue squamous cell carcinoma (TSCC) is one of the most common malignancies of oral squamous cell carcinomas. Cellular retinol binding protein-1 (CRBP-1) as a carrier protein transports …
Chen, Y; Deng, W; Li, H
Comparison of Resonance Frequency Analysis and of Quantitative Ultrasound to Assess Dental Implant Osseointegration.
Sensors (Basel, Switzerland) • 2018 • Vol. 18 (5)
Dental implants are widely used in the clinic. However, there remain risks of failure, which depend on the implant stability. The aim of this paper is to compare two methods based on resonance freque…
Albini Lomami, H; Bosc, R; Haiat, G
Preservation of root cementum: a comparative evaluation of power-driven versus hand instruments.
International journal of dental hygiene • 2018 • Vol. 16 (2)
OBJECTIVES: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effects of three distinct periodontal treatment methods in comparison with hand instrumentation on residual cementum of periodontal diseased …
Aydin, M; Bozbay, E; Cintan, S
Student perceptions of exodontia competency assessment in a UK dental school.
European journal of dental education : official journal of the Association for Dental Education in Europe • 2018 • Vol. 22 (2)
INTRODUCTION: Modern medical and dental training has migrated from assessing only the quantity of procedures performed to a combined assessment of both competency and quantity. This study explores st…
Durkan, C; Emanuel, C; Redford, R
Resistance to cyclic fatigue of PathFile, ScoutRaCe and ProGlider glide path files in an S-shaped canal.
International endodontic journal • 2018 • Vol. 51 (5)
AIM: To compare the cyclic fatigue resistance (CFR) of PathFile, ProGlider and ScoutRaCe nickel-titanium (NiTi) rotary instruments used in an S-shaped artificial canal. METHODOLOGY: A total of 90 ins…
Duzgun, S; Topcuoglu, G; Topcuoglu, H
A training model for revitalization procedures.
International endodontic journal • 2018 • Vol. 51 Suppl 4
AIM: To develop an inexpensive simulation model for training of revitalization procedures. METHODOLOGY: A replica of an immature maxillary central incisor was equipped with a mock blood reservoir at …
Buchalla, W; Ducke, S; Eidt, A
Caries experience of children in primary schools with long-term tooth brushing programs: A pilot Australian study.
International journal of dental hygiene • 2018 • Vol. 16 (2)
OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to evaluate a primary school-based tooth brushing (TB) program conducted in a low socio-economic area of Queensland, Australia, to determine its effectiveness in …
Cakar, T; Harrison-Barry, L; Kazoullis, S
Attending and avoiding dental appointments: Do "bright" and "dark" motivational paths have a role?
International journal of dental hygiene • 2018 • Vol. 16 (2)
OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to test a self-determination theory (SDT) process model of the "bright" and the "dark" motivational pathways through dental attendance or avoidance to oral health…
Deci, E; Halvari, H; Munster Halvari, A