Research Papers
Effect of protraction facemask on the temporomandibular joint: a systematic review.
BMC oral health • 2018 • Vol. 18 (1)
BACKGROUND: The aim of this study was to assess the influence of protraction facemask (PFM) on temporomandibular joint (TMJ) of skeletal Class III malocclusion patients. METHOD: Literature searches w…
Cen, X; Huang, X; Liu, J
A Prognostic Nomogram for Postoperative Bone Remodeling in Patients with ADDWoR.
Scientific reports • 2018 • Vol. 8 (1)
This study aimed to establish an effective prognostic nomogram for predicting the probability of postoperative bone remodeling of patients with anterior disc displacement without reduction (ADDWoR). …
Liu, X; Shen, P; Wang, X
The management of tooth wear with crowns and indirect restorations.
British dental journal • 2018 • Vol. 224 (5)
This manuscript summarises the reasons behind choosing indirect restorations in the treatment of tooth wear. The purpose of this article is to discuss the use of crowns as a restorative treatment opt…
Bartlett, D; Preiskel, A; Varma, S
Oral cancer: B-cell lymphoma.
British dental journal • 2018 • Vol. 224 (5)
Ho, M; Kelly, J; Suida, I
[A preliminary study on the effect of histatin 5 inhibiting Porphyromonas gingivalis and Fusobacterium nucleatum co-aggregation].
Zhonghua kou qiang yi xue za zhi = Zhonghua kouqiang yixue zazhi = Chinese journal of stomatology • 2018 • Vol. 53 (3)
Objective: To detect the inhibitory ability of histatin 5 on the auto-aggregation of Porphyromonas gingivalis (Pg), and the co-aggregation of Pg with Fusobacterium nucleatum (Fn); and to provide a th…
Li, Q; Lin, L; Liu, J
[Effects of casein phosphopeptide-amorphic calcium phosphate on enamel erosion: an in situ study].
Zhonghua kou qiang yi xue za zhi = Zhonghua kouqiang yixue zazhi = Chinese journal of stomatology • 2018 • Vol. 53 (3)
Objective: To evaluate the effects of casein phosphopeptide-amorphic calcium phosphate (CPP-ACP) on enamel erosion using an improved in situ experimental protocol. Methods: Forty-eight enamel blocks …
Cheng, H; Cheng, S; Ye, X
Ambient Temperature and Screening for Nasopharyngeal Cancer.
The New England journal of medicine • 2018 • Vol. 378 (10)
Chan, K; Chu, S; Lo, Y
Interleukin-6 and interleukin-10 gene polymorphisms and the risk of further periodontal disease progression.
Brazilian oral research • 2018 • Vol. 32
Susceptible genotypes to periodontal disease are associated with disease onset and progression. The aim of this study was to examine the effect of gene polymorphisms on the risk of further disease pr…
Chatzopoulos, G; Doufexi, A; Kouvatsi, A
Cross-cultural adaptation and validation of the Impact of Fixed Appliances Measure questionnaire in Brazil.
Brazilian oral research • 2018 • Vol. 32
The aim of this study was to translate and cross-culturally adapt the condition-specific instrument Impact of Fixed Appliances Measure (IFAM), assessing its validity and reliability for use among Bra…
Abreu, L; Bendo, C; Flores-Mir, C
A Three-MicroRNA Signature as a Potential Biomarker for the Early Detection of Oral Cancer.
International journal of molecular sciences • 2018 • Vol. 19 (3)
Oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC) is often diagnosed at a late stage and may be malignantly transformed from oral leukoplakia (OL). This study aimed to identify potential plasma microRNAs (miRNAs) …
Chang, T; Chang, Y; Chou, C
[Assessment of the quality of life of tongue base cancer patients after reconstruction with anterolateral thigh perforator flap].
Zhonghua er bi yan hou tou jing wai ke za zhi = Chinese journal of otorhinolaryngology head and neck surgery • 2018 • Vol. 53 (3)
Objective: To evaluate the quality of life (QOL) of patients who underwent resection of tongue base cancer and reconstruction by anterolateral thigh perforator free flap(ALTFF). Methods: A total of 7…
Fu, K; Gao, N; He, W
Chemical & Nano-mechanical Study of Artificial Human Enamel Subsurface Lesions.
Scientific reports • 2018 • Vol. 8 (1)
White lesions represent an early phase of caries formation. 20 human sound premolars were subjected to pH cycling procedure to induce subsurface lesions (SLs) in vitro. In addition, 2 teeth with natu…
Al-Obaidi, R; BONNET, L; Cuisinier, F
Long non-coding RNA CEBPA-AS1 correlates with poor prognosis and promotes tumorigenesis via CEBPA/Bcl2 in oral squamous cell carcinoma.
Cancer biology & therapy • 2018 • Vol. 19 (3)
Oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC) is one of the most aggressive and lethal malignancies affecting the head and neck region with a general 5-year survival rate about 50%. Long non-coding RNAs (lncRN…
Guo, Y; Hu, X; Ma, Y
Reasons for reported suspicion of child maltreatment and responses from the child welfare - a cross-sectional study of Norwegian public dental health personnel.
BMC oral health • 2018 • Vol. 18 (1)
BACKGROUND: To prevent child maltreatment, the identification of vulnerable children is essential. In Norway, public dental health personnel (PDHP) report suspicion of child maltreatment to child wel…
Astrom, A; Bjorknes, R; Brattabo, I
Dental caries and preterm birth: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
BMJ open • 2018 • Vol. 8 (3)
OBJECTIVES: The primary objective of this systematic review was to evaluate the association between dental caries and preterm birth (PTB). The secondary objective was ascertaining the difference betw…
Acharya, G; Basnet, P; D'Antonio, F
Association of Neutral Zone Position with Age, Gender, and Period of Edentulism.
Journal of prosthodontics : official journal of the American College of Prosthodontists • 2018 • Vol. 27 (3)
PURPOSE: The changing dynamics of an aging mouth influence the position of the neutral zone (NZ). While the advantage of the NZ concept in complete denture treatment is quite established, what is not…
Jain, P; Ponnanna, A; Porwal, A
Thermal Analysis of Dental Implants in Mandibular Premolar Region: 3D FEM Study.
Journal of prosthodontics : official journal of the American College of Prosthodontists • 2018 • Vol. 27 (3)
PURPOSE: The distribution of temperature in a dental implant following hot food and beverage consumption is essential for evaluating the hazard this process may have on bone health. The purpose of th…
Hashemi, A; Rabbani Arshad, S; Zoljanahi Oskui, I
Simple Technique to Reorient Different Casts of Same Patient on a Dental Surveyor.
Journal of prosthodontics : official journal of the American College of Prosthodontists • 2018 • Vol. 27 (3)
Accurate planning for the framework design of removable partial dentures requires careful analysis of the diagnostic cast with a dental surveyor to determine the optimal path of placement. Some techn…
Nimbalkar-Patil, S; Patil, P
Two-Piece Extraoral Prosthetic Rehabilitation to a Perineural Invasion Lip Cancer.
Journal of prosthodontics : official journal of the American College of Prosthodontists • 2018 • Vol. 27 (3)
Lip cancers can severely affect a person in terms of function, esthetics, and psychological trauma. After surgical resection, lip defects require special rehabilitation. This clinical report describe…
Ates, P; Eskiizmir, G; Sahan, M
Infratrochlear neuralgia: A prospective series of seven patients treated with infratrochlear nerve blocks.
Cephalalgia : an international journal of headache • 2018 • Vol. 38 (3)
Background Infratrochlear neuralgia is a recently described painful cranial neuropathy that causes pain in the internal angle of the orbit and the medial upper eyelid, the upper bridge of the nose an…
Casas-Limon, J; Cuadrado, M; Garcia-Moreno, H