Research Papers
Surgical Management of Oral Cancer.
Dental clinics of North America • 2018 • Vol. 62 (1)
Today, most head and neck cancer subsites, such as the larynx, hypopharynx, nasopharynx, and oropharynx, are treated with radiation therapy with or without chemotherapy as a primary treatment modalit…
O'Malley, B; Shanti, R
Osteotome sinus floor elevation without bone graft seems to result in high survival rates and small amount of bone loss after 10 years.
Journal of the American Dental Association (1939) • 2018 • Vol. 149 (1)
Brignardello-Petersen, R
Activation of adrenergic receptor beta2 promotes tumor progression and epithelial mesenchymal transition in tongue squamous cell carcinoma.
International journal of molecular medicine • 2018 • Vol. 41 (1)
Tongue squamous cell carcinoma (TSCC) is more aggressive than other cancers in the head and neck region because of its potential for metastasis. Recently, beta2‑adrenergic receptor (beta2‑AR) has bee…
Hou, J; Huang, H; Liu, H
Reduced miRNA‑214 expression in oral mucosa contributes to the pathogenesis of oral lichen planus by targeting CD44.
Molecular medicine reports • 2018 • Vol. 17 (1)
The present study aimed to investigate the role of miRNAs during the pathogenesis of oral lichen planus (OLP). OLP is a chronic inflammatory disorder, which involves T‑cell mediated autoimmunity and …
Li, S; Zheng, H
A Case of Bell's Palsy Complicated by Subsequent Herpes Simplex Virus Encephalitis.
The Canadian journal of neurological sciences. Le journal canadien des sciences neurologiques • 2018 • Vol. 45 (1)
Moores, M; Nott, C
MRI-based determination of occlusal splint thickness for temporomandibular joint disk derangement: a randomized controlled clinical trial.
Oral surgery, oral medicine, oral pathology and oral radiology • 2018 • Vol. 125 (1)
OBJECTIVE: This prospective study examined a method using magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) to assess the appropriate effective occlusal splint vertical thickness in the management of disk derangement…
Hameed, H; Hegab, A; Karam, K
Role of MR Neurography for the Diagnosis of Peripheral Trigeminal Nerve Injuries in Patients with Prior Molar Tooth Extraction.
AJNR. American journal of neuroradiology • 2018 • Vol. 39 (1)
BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE: Clinical neurosensory testing is an imperfect reference standard to evaluate molar tooth extraction related peripheral trigeminal neuropathy. The purpose was to evaluate the d…
Chhabra, A; Dessouky, R; Xi, Y
Pneumoparotitis as a complication of long-term oronasal positive airway pressure for sleep apnea.
Head & neck • 2018 • Vol. 40 (1)
BACKGROUND: Parotid swelling is rarely caused by pneumoparotitis from retrograde insufflation of air into Stensen's duct. Previous reports have identified occupational exposures, self-induced habits,…
Goates, A; Hoffman, H; Lee, D
A description of the sequence of long-term behavior of autogenous boneblock in maxillary sinus augmentation in sheep: Additional morphologic and histomorphometric evidence.
Oral surgery, oral medicine, oral pathology and oral radiology • 2018 • Vol. 125 (1)
OBJECTIVE: To document the behavior of autogenous bone block in sinus lift and surgical consequences. STUDY DESIGN: Twelve sinus lifts with autogenous hip bone blocks and simultaneous insertion of tw…
Haas, R; Mailath-Pokorny, G; Pohl, S
Clinician, dental student, and orthognathic patient perception of black-and-white silhouette lateral profile dimensions of ideal chin position in a Chinese population.
Oral surgery, oral medicine, oral pathology and oral radiology • 2018 • Vol. 125 (1)
OBJECTIVES: This study aimed to investigate differences in the influence of chin prominence and length on perception of facial aesthetics by Chinese dental clinicians, orthognathic patients, and dent…
Hu, L; Jiang, Z; Tan, L
Reinforcement of Simulated Immature Permanent Teeth after Mineral Trioxide Aggregate Apexification.
Journal of endodontics • 2018 • Vol. 44 (1)
OBJECTIVES: The objectives of this study were to compare the fracture resistance of simulated human immature teeth that have undergone mineral trioxide aggregate (MTA) apexification and have been roo…
Kulvitit, S; Linsuwanont, P; Santiwong, B
Reply to the Letter to the Editor-2 regarding "Extracapsular dissection versus superficial parotidectomy in benign parotid gland tumors: The Vienna Medical School experience".
Head & neck • 2018 • Vol. 40 (1)
Erovic, B; Kadletz, L
Imaging of Benign Odontogenic Lesions.
Radiologic clinics of North America • 2018 • Vol. 56 (1)
Numerous benign cysts or solid tumors may present in the jaws. These arise from tooth-forming tissues in the dental alveolus or from nonodontogenic tissues in the basal bone of the mandible and maxil…
Azevedo, B; Scarfe, W; Toghyani, S
Malignant Lesions in the Dentomaxillofacial Complex.
Radiologic clinics of North America • 2018 • Vol. 56 (1)
Malignancies in the maxillofacial region are rare but comprise a broad spectrum of lesions. Given the potential for malignancies to mimic dental/sinus/temporomandibular joint pathology or remain asym…
White, S
Prevalence and characteristics of hearing loss in patients diagnosed with Bell's Palsy.
European archives of oto-rhino-laryngology : official journal of the European Federation of Oto-Rhino-Laryngological Societies (EUFOS) : affiliated with the German Society for Oto-Rhino-Laryngology - Head and Neck Surgery • 2018 • Vol. 275 (1)
OBJECTIVES: To assess the incidence of hearing loss in patients diagnosed with Bell's palsy (BP) and to characterize its clinical features. DESIGN: Patients with BP who underwent audiometry testing i…
Goldenstein, S; Maller, T; Ronen, O
Wear and Fracture Strength of New Ceramic Resins for Chairside Milling.
The International journal of prosthodontics • 2018 • Vol. 31 (1)
PURPOSE: The purpose of this in vitro study was to evaluate wear and fracture strength of chairside-milled new ceramic resins after artificial aging in a chewing simulator. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Two…
Acar, J; Rehmann, P; Wostmann, B
DYSTROPHIC CALCIFICATION OF MAXILLARY SINUS IN PEDIATRIC PATIENTS WITH LIVER TRANSPLANTATION AND PIGMENTATION OF DENTAL ORGAN.
Revista paulista de pediatria : orgao oficial da Sociedade de Pediatria de Sao Paulo • 2018 • Vol. 36 (1)
OBJECTIVE: To report a case of severe dystrophic calcification in maxillary sinus of a child with liver transplantation and dental organs pigmented by hyperbilirubinemia. CASE DESCRIPTION: female pat…
Azevedo, R; Costa, C; Macedo, A
Higher experience of caries and lower income trajectory influence the quality of restorations: A multilevel analysis in a birth cohort.
Journal of dentistry • 2018 • Vol. 68
OBJECTIVES: This study aimed to evaluate the quality of posterior restorations (amalgam or composite) placed in adults from a birth cohort and its association with clinical and socioeconomic determin…
Collares, K; Correa, M; Demarco, F
A clinical study comparing digital radiography and near-infrared transillumination in caries detection.
Journal of esthetic and restorative dentistry : official publication of the American Academy of Esthetic Dentistry ... [et al.] • 2018 • Vol. 30 (1)
OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this study was to compare the effectiveness of detecting proximal carious lesions utilizing a new near-infrared transillumination (NIRTI) system (CariVu, Dexis) to tradition…
Berg, S; Lien, W; Slack, C
High proportion of implant and prostheses survive after 5 years in patients treated with the All-on-4 strategy in the maxilla.
Journal of the American Dental Association (1939) • 2018 • Vol. 149 (1)
Brignardello-Petersen, R