Research Papers
Correlation of the expressions of IGF1R-RACK1-STAT3 and Bcl-xl in nasopharyngeal carcinoma with the clinicopathological features and prognosis of nasopharyngeal carcinoma. RETRACTED
Journal of cellular biochemistry • 2018 • Vol. 119 (2)
The aim of this study was to investigate the correlation of expression of IGF1R-RACK1-STAT3 and Bcl-xl in nasopharyngeal carcinoma (NPC) with the clinicopathological features and the prognosis of NPC…
Fan, S; Ge, X; Han, X
Behcet's disease and pregnancy: what to expect?
Journal of obstetrics and gynaecology : the journal of the Institute of Obstetrics and Gynaecology • 2018 • Vol. 38 (2)
The relationship between Behcet's disease (BD) and pregnancy is only reported in limited number of studies. We retrospectively collected data of 26 women with BD diagnosis and their 66 pregnancies. W…
Aktoz, F; Beksac, M; Orgul, G
The value of cone beam computed tomography in the detection of salivary stones prior to sialendoscopy.
International journal of oral and maxillofacial surgery • 2018 • Vol. 47 (2)
This study aimed to assess the value of cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) in the detection of salivary stones in patients with signs and symptoms of salivary gland obstruction. A total of 142 majo…
de Visscher, J; Karagozoglu, K; van der Meij, E
Trismus surgical release and free flap reconstruction after radiation therapy in oral and oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma.
Journal of surgical oncology • 2018 • Vol. 117 (2)
BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: This study aims to review our experience in trismus release followed by free flap reconstruction after radiotherapy in oral and oropharyngeal cancer, describe the results o…
Chen, J; Chen, Y; de Pablo, A
What is the role of imaging in the evaluation of the patient presenting with unilateral facial paralysis?
The Laryngoscope • 2018 • Vol. 128 (2)
Kuan, E; St John, M; Su, B
Participation of cyclooxygenase-2 in lip carcinogenesis.
Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology : JEADV • 2018 • Vol. 32 (2)
Aquino, A; Gonzaga, A; Lopes, M
Khat (Catha edulis) and its oral health effects: An updated review.
Journal of investigative and clinical dentistry • 2018 • Vol. 9 (1)
Khat or qat (Catha edulis) is a plant that grows in East Africa and southern Arabia. The leaves and twigs of this small tree are chewed by several millions of people worldwide for their stimulating a…
Al-Maweri, S; Samran, A; Warnakulasuriya, S
The effect of professional tooth cleaning or non-surgical periodontal therapy on oral halitosis in patients with periodontal diseases. A systematic review.
International journal of dental hygiene • 2018 • Vol. 16 (1)
OBJECTIVE: The aim of this systematic review was to give the best available evidence on the impact of professional tooth cleaning (PTC) and scaling and root planing (SRP) on oral halitosis in patient…
Barbe, A; Derman, S; Deutscher, H
The function of dendritic cells in modulating the host response.
Molecular oral microbiology • 2018 • Vol. 33 (1)
Dendritic cells (DCs) are antigen-presenting cells that capture, process, and present antigens to lymphocytes to initiate and regulate the adaptive immune response. DCs detect bacteria in skin and mu…
Dong, G; Graves, D; Guo, L
Randomized Clinical Trial of 12% and 38% Silver Diamine Fluoride Treatment.
Journal of dental research • 2018 • Vol. 97 (2)
This 30-mo randomized clinical trial compared the effectiveness of 2 concentrations (12% or 38%) of silver diamine fluoride (SDF) and 2 periodicity of application (once or twice a year) in arresting …
Chu, C; Duangthip, D; Fung, M
Efficiency of different storage media for avulsed teeth in animal models: a systematic review.
Dental traumatology : official publication of International Association for Dental Traumatology • 2018 • Vol. 34 (1)
BACKGROUND/AIMS: Tooth avulsion consists of the complete displacement of a tooth from the alveolar socket. When immediate replantation is not possible, the avulsed tooth should be kept in a storage m…
Fumes, A; Kuchler, E; Longo, D
M2 macrophages coexist with a Th1-driven profile in periapical cysts.
International endodontic journal • 2018 • Vol. 51 Suppl 2
AIM: To evaluate the participation of both Th1 and Th2 responses in periapical cysts by assessing the presence of M2 macrophages, as well as acute IL-1 beta, TNF-alpha and IL-6 cytokines. METHODOLOGY…
de Carli, M; Hanemann, J; Nogueira, D
Use of antidepressive agents as a possibility in the management of periodontal diseases: A systematic review of experimental studies.
Journal of investigative and clinical dentistry • 2018 • Vol. 9 (1)
Antidepressant agents have anti-inflammatory functions that could be interesting as adjuvants in periodontal therapy. The aim of the present study was to analyze the effect of antidepressive drugs in…
Carvalho, R; de Andrade, G; Martins, R
Influence of specimens' geometry and materials on the thermal stresses in dental restorative materials during thermal cycling.
Journal of dentistry • 2018 • Vol. 69
OBJECTIVES: Thermal cycling is widely used to simulate the aging of restorative materials corresponding to the changes of temperature in the oral cavity. However, test parameters present in literatur…
Fabris, D; Fredel, M; Gasik, M
Balloon-occluded retrograde transvenous obliteration of varices: focusing on the portal hemodynamics and the recent techniques.
Hepatology international • 2018 • Vol. 12 (Suppl 1)
PURPOSE: To evaluate the recent topics of Ballloon-occluded retrograde trasnvenous obliteration(B-RTO). METHOD: We overviewed the recent scientific papers regarding B-RTO. RESULT: B-RTO is a treatmen…
Hirota, S; Kako, Y; Kobayashi, K
Trends in dental caries rates over 45 years (1971-2016) among schoolchildren in Florianopolis, southern Brazil.
International dental journal • 2018 • Vol. 68 (1)
OBJECTIVE: The present study aimed to estimate the prevalence and severity of dental caries in schoolchildren from Florianopolis, southern Brazil, in 2016, as well as to compare these findings with d…
Bainha, C; Bastos, J; Borges, A
Prevalence and extent of enamel defects in the permanent teeth of 8-year-old Nigerian children.
Community dentistry and oral epidemiology • 2018 • Vol. 46 (1)
OBJECTIVES: Enamel formation is a vulnerable developmental process, susceptible to environmental influences such as excessive systemic fluoride (F) exposure and infant/childhood disease. This study d…
Ibiyemi, O; Kometa, S; Maguire, A
Diode laser to treat small oral vascular malformations: A prospective case series study.
Lasers in surgery and medicine • 2018 • Vol. 50 (2)
OBJECTIVE: The current work examined a consecutive series of patients presenting vascular malformations (VMs) and venous lakes (VLs) of the lip and oral mucosa who were treated with transmucosal diod…
Bacci, C; Sacchetto, L; Sivolella, S
A new complementary approach for oral health and diabetes management: health coaching.
International dental journal • 2018 • Vol. 68 (1)
BACKGROUND: Health coaching (HC) is based on 'partnering with clients in a thought-provoking and creative process that inspires them to maximise their personal and professional potential' to adopt he…
Cinar, A; Freeman, R; Schou, L
Obesity and periodontitis: An experimental study to evaluate periodontal and systemic effects of comorbidity.
Journal of periodontology • 2018 • Vol. 89 (2)
BACKGROUND: Obesity and overweight have been associated with periodontitis. This study aims to evaluate periodontal and systemic effects of this association in a validated experimental model. METHODS…
Cano, P; Esquifino, A; Fernandez-Mateos, P