Research Papers
Counterclockwise or clockwise reciprocating motion for oval root canal preparation: a micro-CT analysis.
International endodontic journal • 2018 • Vol. 51 (5)
AIM: To evaluate oval root canal preparation using one or two instruments in counterclockwise or clockwise reciprocating motion. METHODOLOGY: The radiographic diameter of mandibular human incisors wa…
Espir, C; Freire, L; Gavini, G
Effect of orthognathic surgery on masticatory performance and muscle activity in skeletal Class III patients.
Cranio : the journal of craniomandibular practice • 2018 • Vol. 36 (3)
OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the effect of double jaw orthognathic surgery (OGS) on masticatory performance and electromyographic activity of the masseter and anterior temporal muscles in skeletal Class II…
Celakil, D; Celakil, T; Eraydin, F
Physiological positioning strategy alters condylar position after mandibular ramus sagittal split osteotomies for mandibular prognathism.
Cranio : the journal of craniomandibular practice • 2018 • Vol. 36 (3)
OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to elucidate the physiological position of the proximal segment for postoperative jaw movement in patients with mandibular prognathism. METHODS: Twenty-two patien…
Asahina, I; Kawasaki, T; Koga, T
Clinical protocol for occlusal adjustment: Rationale and application.
Cranio : the journal of craniomandibular practice • 2018 • Vol. 36 (3)
BACKGROUND: Occlusal adjustment can optimize the result of orthodontics, orthognathic surgery, and comprehensive restoration, and resolve adverse forces to the dentition that affect the entire mastic…
Solow, R
WHO-5 well-being index as screening instrument for psychological comorbidity in patients with temporomandibular disorder.
Cranio : the journal of craniomandibular practice • 2018 • Vol. 36 (3)
OBJECTIVES: The aim of the study was to compare the WHO-Five Well-Being Index (WHO-5) with the Oral Health Impact Profile-49 (OHIP-49) questionnaire as screening tools to detect psychological comorbi…
Eisenburger, M; Gillig, M; Ismail, F
Peritonsillar and deep neck infections: a review of 330 cases.
Brazilian journal of otorhinolaryngology • 2018 • Vol. 84 (3)
INTRODUCTION: Deep neck infections are defined as suppurative infectious processes of deep visceral spaces of the neck. OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study is to review different factors that may influe…
Friedlander, E; Martinez Pascual, P; Martin Oviedo, C
Prevalence of diabetes among patients diagnosed with periodontitis: A retrospective cross-sectional study.
International journal of dental hygiene • 2018 • Vol. 16 (2)
OBJECTIVE: The objective of this study was to assess the prevalence of diabetes among patients with periodontitis and to evaluate whether diabetes is related to extent and severity of periodontitis. …
COBB, C; Coucke, W; Slot, D
The association of medications with sedative properties with oral health behaviour in community-dwelling older people.
International journal of dental hygiene • 2018 • Vol. 16 (2)
OBJECTIVES: The objective of this study was to determine whether drugs with sedative properties are related to oral health behaviour-such as frequency of toothbrushing, using toothpaste and dental vi…
Hartikainen, S; Knuuttila, M; Komulainen, K
Implementation of a digital preparation validation tool in dental skills laboratory training.
European journal of dental education : official journal of the Association for Dental Education in Europe • 2018 • Vol. 22 (2)
AIM: To describe the implementation of a digital tool for preparation validation and evaluate it as an aid in students' self-assessment. METHODS: Students at the final semester of skills laboratory t…
Kozarovska, A; Larsson, C
Efficacy and acceptance of a high-velocity microdroplet device for interdental cleaning in gingivitis patients-A monitored, randomized controlled trial.
International journal of dental hygiene • 2018 • Vol. 16 (2)
OBJECTIVES: To compare in a randomized clinical trial the efficacy of a high-velocity microdroplet device for interdental cleaning vs dental floss at reducing plaque and gingivitis. METHODS: Sixty pa…
Barbe, A; Bizhang, M; Derman, S
Oral cancer screening practices of Canadian dental hygienists.
International journal of dental hygiene • 2018 • Vol. 16 (2)
PURPOSE: This study investigates whether dental hygienists are routinely conducting oral cancer screenings (OCSs) as per their professional capability and responsibility. Factors that may mediate pro…
Clarke, A; Kobagi, N; Yoon, M
[Men who have sex with men and human immunodeficiency virus testing in dental practice].
Gaceta sanitaria • 2018 • Vol. 32 (3)
OBJECTIVE: To explore the attitudes of men who have sex with men (MSM) towards the implementation of rapid HIV-1/2 testing in the dental practice, and to evaluate MSM's perceptions of stigma and disc…
Alvarez, M; Elizondo, J; Rivas-Estilla, A
Assessment of efficacy of two chlorhexidine mouthrinses on oral hygiene and gingival health in adolescents wearing two types of orthodontic brackets.
International journal of dental hygiene • 2018 • Vol. 16 (2)
OBJECTIVE: To investigate the efficacy of two formulations of chlorhexidine 0.2% (CHX) mouthrinses in terms of oral hygiene and gingival health status in adolescents with fixed orthodontic appliances…
Juric, H; Jurisic, G; Jurisic, S
Facial annular elastolytic giant cell granuloma treated with pulsed dye laser and intralesional polydeoxyribonucleotide.
The Australasian journal of dermatology • 2018 • Vol. 59 (2)
Chang, S; Choi, J; Kim, Y
Clinical outcomes of experimental gingivitis and peri-implant mucositis treatment with professionally administered plaque removal and photodynamic therapy.
International journal of dental hygiene • 2018 • Vol. 16 (2)
AIM: To comparatively evaluate the outcomes of professionally administered plaque removal (PAPR) and photodynamic therapy (PDT) in the treatment for experimentally induced gingivitis (G) and peri-imp…
FARINA, R; Mongardini, C; Pilloni, A
Cancrum oris (noma): An early sign of acute lymphoblastic leukemia relapse.
Indian journal of dermatology, venereology and leprology • 2018 • Vol. 84 (3)
Madabhavi, I; Revannasiddaiah, S; Sarkar, M
Quality Assessment of Prognostic Studies Using Cancer Stem Cell Markers in Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma.
Applied immunohistochemistry & molecular morphology : AIMM • 2018 • Vol. 26 (5)
Cancer stem cells (CSC) have been investigated as prognostic markers in oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC). However, an assessment of the reporting quality of these studies has not been performed ye…
Correa, L; Teixeira, M
Intraosseous mucoepidermoid carcinoma: Outcome review.
The Laryngoscope • 2018 • Vol. 128 (5)
OBJECTIVE: Identify the effect of patient characteristics, disease traits, and treatment modality on patient outcomes in the rare disease process of intraosseous mucoepidermoid carcinoma. STUDY DESIG…
Blackwell, K; Diaz-Aguilar, D; Goldstein, J
Effect of postoperative radiotherapy in pT1pN1cM0 and pT2p/cN0cM0 oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma.
The Laryngoscope • 2018 • Vol. 128 (5)
OBJECTIVES/HYPOTHESIS: Consulting of patients with oropharyngeal carcinoma, classified as pT1pN1cM0 and pT2p/cN0cM0, about postoperative radiotherapy is a precarious task as data are lacking. The aim…
Brunner, M; Eckel, H; Formanek, M
Randomized controlled trial on mouth rinse and flossing efficacy on interproximal gingivitis and dental plaque.
International journal of dental hygiene • 2018 • Vol. 16 (2)
OBJECTIVE: The objective of this study was to compare the efficacy of an essential oils mouth rinse and dental floss on dental plaque accumulation and gingivitis in interproximal areas. METHODS: With…
Bernardo, M; Dos Santos, N; Luis, H