Research Papers
Silver nanoparticles Clinacanthus Nutans leaves extract induced apoptosis towards oral squamous cell carcinoma cell lines.
Artificial cells, nanomedicine, and biotechnology • 2018 • Vol. 46 (sup2)
PURPOSE: The purpose of this study was to investigate apoptotic activity of silver nanoparticle Clinacanthus nutans (AgNps-CN) towards HSC-4 cell lines (oral squamous cell carcinoma cell lines). METH…
Abd Ghafar, S; Eshak, Z; Lim, V
Self-reported bovine milk intake is associated with oral microbiota composition.
PLoS One • 2018 • Vol. 13 (3)
Bovine milk intake has been associated with various disease outcomes, with modulation of the gastro-intestinal microbiome being suggested as one potential mechanism. The aim of the present study was …
Eriksson, L; Esberg, A; Haworth, S
Oral health-related quality of life of Portuguese adults with mild intellectual disabilities.
PLoS One • 2018 • Vol. 13 (3)
Individuals with disabilities are regarded as a highly vulnerable population group, particularly as far as oral health is concern. However, few studies have assessed the impact of the oral condition …
Couto, P; Mendes, R; Nunes, M
Condition-specific Quality of Life Assessment at Each Stage of Class III Surgical Orthodontic Treatment -A Prospective Study.
The Bulletin of Tokyo Dental College • 2018 • Vol. 59 (1)
Surgical orthodontic treatment has been reported to improve oral health-related quality of life (OHRQL). Such treatment comprises three stages: pre-surgical orthodontic treatment; orthognathic surger…
Nishii, Y; Sueishi, K; Tachiki, C
Resonance frequency analysis of miniscrew implant stability.
Journal of oral science • 2018 • Vol. 60 (1)
This study used resonance frequency (RF) analysis to assess miniscrew implant (MSI) stability during wound healing in a sample of 68 patients (41 women, 27 men; mean age, 27.7 years). The 104 MSIs in…
Chang, H; Chen, C; Liu, P
Association of toll-like receptors with the risk of oral squamous cell carcinoma.
Journal of cancer research and therapeutics • 2018 • Vol. 14 (Supplement)
AIM OF STUDY: Association of toll-like receptors (TLRs) with the risk of oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC) from the published reports is still conflicting. This study was conducted to evaluate the …
Fang, S; Kong, X; Zhang, Z
Dynamic Changes in Plasma MicroRNAs Have Potential Predictive Values in Monitoring Recurrence and Metastasis of Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma.
BioMed research international • 2018 • Vol. 2018
Although circulating microRNAs (miRNAs) have already proven to be useful as diagnostic and prognostic biomarkers in nasopharyngeal carcinoma (NPC), the potential of these molecules to monitor patient…
Li, X; Liu, X; Lu, J
Microvascular Decompression for Trigeminal Neuralgia: A regional unit's experience.
The Ulster medical journal • 2018 • Vol. 87 (1)
Hannan, C; Quigley, G; Shoakazemi, A
Tooth loss and risk of cardiovascular disease and stroke: A dose-response meta analysis of prospective cohort studies.
PLoS One • 2018 • Vol. 13 (3)
Conflicting results identifying the association between tooth loss and cardiovascular disease and stroke have been reported. Therefore, a dose-response meta-analysis was performed to clarify and quan…
Chen, J; Cheng, F; Dong, X
Spontaneous Correction of Accentuated Retraction of Maxillary Central Incisors After Autogenous Graft in Midline, Mesialization, and Lingual Torque of Incisor Roots.
The International journal of periodontics & restorative dentistry • 2018 • Vol. 38 (Suppl)
In the present clinical case, the authors report the orthodontic treatment of an adult patient with Class II malocclusion with periodontal disease and extensive bone destruction in the anterior regio…
Pithon, M
Efficacy and Non Invasive Treatment of Sialorrhea in the Goldenhar Syndrome.
Endocrine, metabolic & immune disorders drug targets • 2018 • Vol. 18 (4)
BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE: Goldenhar syndrome (ocular-auricular-vertebral syndrome), a rare congenital condition arising from defects in the first and second brachial arches, consists in clinical vari…
Dicuonzo, F; Fiore, P; Gallo, G
Chemokine CCL4 Induces Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor C Expression and Lymphangiogenesis by miR-195-3p in Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma.
Frontiers in immunology • 2018 • Vol. 9
The inflammatory chemokine (C-C motif) ligand 4 (CCL4) plays an important role in the pathogenesis and progression of cancer. In particular, higher serum CCL4 levels in patients with oral squamous ce…
Chang, A; Hua, C; Lien, M
Building Capacity in the Sikh Asian Indian Community to Lead Participatory Oral Health Projects.
Progress in community health partnerships : research, education, and action • 2018 • Vol. 12 (1)
BACKGROUND: Lack of access to oral health care is a significant burden for disadvantaged populations, yet rarely draws the attention of policymakers or community leaders. OBJECTIVES: To understand ho…
Islam, N; Kavathe, R; Northridge, M
Availability of Dental Prosthesis Procedures in Brazilian Primary Health Care.
BioMed research international • 2018 • Vol. 2018
OBJECTIVES: To describe dental prosthesis provision in the Brazilian public health service and report the performance of dental prosthesis procedures according to the Brazilian macroregions. METHODS:…
Abreu, M; Cunha, M; Lucas, S
Epignathus (Palatal teratoma):A case report.
West African journal of medicine • 2018 • Vol. 35 (1)
A case of a 2.7kg term baby with a large epignathus, a rare congenital teratoma arising from the palate is presented. Birth was by spontaneous vaginal delivery (SVD). The baby survived following a ti…
Badoe, E; Blankson, P; Brown, E
Pedodontist at play-"Say Ahh" WHO campaign.
Journal of the Indian Society of Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry • 2018 • Vol. 36 (1)
Baliga, S
Knowledge, attitude, and behavior of nurses toward delivery of Primary Oral Health Care in Dakshina Kannada, India.
Journal of the Indian Society of Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry • 2018 • Vol. 36 (1)
Majority of young children in many countries do not visit dental clinics for examinations before the age of three though they frequently visit primary health care providers for routine medical check-…
Ahmed, F; Rao, A; Shenoy, R
A clinicoradiographic comparison of the effects of platelet-rich fibrin gel and platelet-rich fibrin membrane as scaffolds in the apexification treatment of young permanent teeth.
Journal of the Indian Society of Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry • 2018 • Vol. 36 (1)
AIMS: This triple blinded clinical trial was undertaken to check whether Platelet rich firin in its membrane form is as reliable as when it is in the gel form. SETTINGS AND DESIGN: Triple blinded ran…
Retnakumari, N; Santhakumar, M; Yayathi, S
Effects of occlusal modifications on the muscular activity of the masseter and anterior temporalis muscles.
International journal of computerized dentistry • 2018 • Vol. 21 (1)
The aim of this study was to analyze the effect of occlusal modifications on the muscular activity of the masseter and anterior temporalis muscles. The study included 41 healthy dentate subjects who …
Hugger, A; Hugger, S; Koch, M
Three-dimensional registration of real jaw motion tracking data and its therapeutic consequences.
International journal of computerized dentistry • 2018 • Vol. 21 (1)
When determined by conventional jaw relation recording methods, the real position of the condyle remains largely unclear because the geometric relationship between the reference point and the positio…
Kurbad, A