Research Papers
Bulk-Fill Composites: Effectiveness of Cure With Poly- and Monowave Curing Lights and Modes.
Operative dentistry • 2018 • Vol. 43 (2)
This study compared the effectiveness of cure of bulk-fill composites using polywave light-emitting diode (LED; with various curing modes), monowave LED, and conventional halogen curing lights. The b…
Arista, N; Cheong, J; Gan, J
Thyroglossal Duct Cyst at the Base of Tongue: The Emerging Role of Transoral Endoscopic-Assisted Surgery.
The Journal of craniofacial surgery • 2018 • Vol. 29 (2)
Cystic lesions involving the tongue base are rare, generally presenting in pediatric patients, and they may encompass different pathologies such as ranula, lingual ectopic thyroid, thyroglossal duct …
Battaglia, P; Castelnuovo, P; Turri-Zanoni, M
Understanding patterns of invasion: a novel approach to assessment of podoplanin expression in the prediction of lymph node metastasis in oral squamous cell carcinoma.
Histopathology • 2018 • Vol. 72 (4)
AIMS: Cellular motility is considered to be central to the process of metastasis, and podoplanin expression can be explored as a prospective link, owing to its ability to modulate the actin cytoskele…
Boaz, K; Natarajan, S; Sharma, A
Comparative analysis of microbial sensing molecules in mucosal tissues with aging.
Immunobiology • 2018 • Vol. 223 (3)
Host-bacterial interactions at mucosal surfaces require recognition of the bacteria by host cells enabling targeted responses to maintain tissue homeostasis. It is now well recognized that an array o…
Burgos, A; Ebersole, J; Gonzalez, O
Dentists' Most Common Practices when Selecting an Implant System.
Journal of prosthodontics : official journal of the American College of Prosthodontists • 2018 • Vol. 27 (3)
PURPOSE: To report a comprehensive description of dental implant system selection practices among dentists practicing implantology worldwide. MATERIALS AND METHODS: An online questionnaire was design…
Abu Afifeh, K; al-Wahadni, A; Barakat, M
Autism and primary care dentistry: parents' experiences of taking children with autism or working diagnosis of autism for dental examinations.
International journal of paediatric dentistry • 2018 • Vol. 28 (2)
BACKGROUND: Accessing and receiving preventative dental treatment can be difficult for children with autism due to sensory processing disorders and/or challenging behaviours coupled with a reported r…
Blake, S; Moles, D; Morris, C
The Impact of Type-D Personality on Oral Health-Related Quality of Life in Cleft Lip and Palate Adolescents.
The Journal of craniofacial surgery • 2018 • Vol. 29 (2)
The purpose of this study was to investigate the oral health-related quality of life and type-D personality in cleft lip/palate (CLP) patients and the relationship between type-D personality and oral…
Ajami, S; Eslami, N; Shavakhi, M
Nasopharyngoscopic Analyses through Anterior Maxillary Distraction Osteogenesis for Adolescent Patients With Cleft Palate.
The Journal of craniofacial surgery • 2018 • Vol. 29 (2)
Anterior maxillary distraction osteogenesis (AMDO) is a novel technique for correcting hypoplastic maxilla by sagittal expansion of the maxilla. Recent reports suggest that AMDO does not have an effe…
Daimaruya, T; Igarashi, K; Imai, Y
The diagnostic value of the native fluorescence visualization device for early detection of premalignant/malignant lesions of the oral cavity.
Photodiagnosis and photodynamic therapy • 2018 • Vol. 21
PURPOSE: The present study aimed to determine the diagnostic value of a native fluorescence visualization device in the identification of oral malignant/dysplastic lesions. METHODS: This study involv…
Amirchaghmaghi, M; Delavarian, Z; Hatami, M
Prosthodontic Management of a Patient with Moebius Syndrome: A Clinical Report.
Journal of prosthodontics : official journal of the American College of Prosthodontists • 2018 • Vol. 27 (3)
Moebius/Mӧbius Syndrome (MS) is an extremely rare congenital disorder characterized by uni- or bilateral palsy of the abducens (VI) and the facial (VII) nerves, causing facial paralysis. Dysfunction …
Mahrous, A; Thalji, G
Donor site morbidity after vascularized fibula free flap: gait analysis during prolonged walk conditions.
International journal of oral and maxillofacial surgery • 2018 • Vol. 47 (3)
The aim of this study was to determine the effect of vascularized fibula free flap (VFFF) harvest on gait variables during the six-minute walk test (6MWT). Eleven patients who had undergone VFFF harv…
Decavel, P; Feuvrier, D; Hadouiri, N
Most cited publications in oral and maxillofacial surgery: a bibliometric analysis.
Oral and maxillofacial surgery • 2018 • Vol. 22 (1)
BACKGROUND: Citation is one of the most important forms of acknowledgment and recognition received by our peers in academia. This study identifies and characterizes the current topmost highly cited p…
Aslam-Pervez, N; Lubek, J
Development of a fluorescence-image scoring system for assessing noncavitated occlusal caries.
Photodiagnosis and photodynamic therapy • 2018 • Vol. 21
BACKGROUND: This study aimed (1) to develop a scoring system based on a quantitative light-induced fluorescence (QLF) score for the occlusal caries (QS-Occlusal) that standardizes the fluorescence pr…
de Josselin de Jong, E; Jung, E; Jung, H
Enhanced antimicrobial activity of naturally derived bioactive molecule chitosan conjugated silver nanoparticle against dental implant pathogens.
International journal of biological macromolecules • 2018 • Vol. 108
Various metal coated implants have been tested against dental pathogens which causes increased biofilm formation and lead to failure of dental implants. The possibility of using nanoparticle together…
Alkheraif, A; Alnakhli, Y; Altamimi, H
Research Directions in Genetic Predispositions to Stevens-Johnson Syndrome / Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis.
Clinical pharmacology and therapeutics • 2018 • Vol. 103 (3)
Stevens-Johnson syndrome/toxic epidermal necrolysis (SJS/TEN) is one of the most devastating of adverse drug reactions (ADRs) and was, until recently, essentially unpredictable. With the discovery of…
Avigan, M; Carrington, M; Chantratita, W
Comparison of two early treatment protocols for anterior dental crossbite in the mixed dentition: A randomized trial.
The Angle orthodontist • 2018 • Vol. 88 (2)
OBJECTIVE: To evaluate and compare two treatment protocols to correct anterior dental crossbite in the mixed dentition. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Thirty children, 8-10 years of age, participated. Indivi…
Abreu, L; Marques, L; Miamoto, C
Quantitative assessment of the learning curve for cleft lip repair using LC-CUSUM.
International journal of oral and maxillofacial surgery • 2018 • Vol. 47 (3)
The first step in cleft lip repair is the precise positioning of anatomical landmarks and tracing of the incisions on the patient's lip at the beginning of the procedure. The aim of this study was to…
Biau, D; Caruhel, J; Corre, P
Effects of Tai Chi Exercise on Cancer-Related Fatigue in Patients With Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma Undergoing Chemoradiotherapy: A Randomized Controlled Trial.
Journal of pain and symptom management • 2018 • Vol. 55 (3)
CONTEXT: Tai Chi exercise has been shown to improve cancer-related fatigue (CRF) and autonomic nervous system (ANS) balance in some cancer patients or survivors; however, such effects are yet to be v…
Chen, Q; Luo, X; Qiu, Y
Calcium Phosphate Microspheres as a Delivery Vehicle for Tooth-Bleaching Agents.
Journal of dental research • 2018 • Vol. 97 (3)
Bleaching of vital teeth has become common practice in cosmetic dentistry today. Tooth sensitivity and demineralization of the enamel are, however, common side effects associated with hydrogen and ca…
Engqvist, H; Mellgren, T; Ohman-Magi, C
General health and well-being among primary care patients aged 75+ years: Associations with living conditions, oral health and dependency.
Australasian journal on ageing • 2018 • Vol. 37 (1)
OBJECTIVE: Our aim was to examine the associations between general health and well-being with living conditions, oral health and degree of dependency. METHODS: We surveyed people from a primary care …
Amarasena, N; Balasubramanian, M; Brennan, D