Research Papers
Nonsurgical Clinical Management of Periapical Lesions Using Calcium Hydroxide-Iodoform-Silicon-Oil Paste.
BioMed research international • 2018 • Vol. 2018
BACKGROUND: The study aim is to avoid tooth extraction by nonsurgical treatment of periapical lesion. It assesses healing progress in response to calcium hydroxide-iodoform-silicon oil paste (CHISP).…
Al Khasawnah, Q; Daghma, D; El Khassawna, T
Advances in the Use of Anti-inflammatory Agents to Manage Chemotherapy-induced Oral and Gastrointestinal Mucositis.
Current pharmaceutical design • 2018 • Vol. 24 (14)
Mucositis is a side effect associated with the use of chemotherapy, and has a significant impact on the quality of life. Mucositis, by definition, refers to the inflammation of the mucosa and occurs …
Garg, S; Mahendran, V; Semple, S
Jaw bones regeneration using mesenchymal stem cells. A single-center experience.
Annali italiani di chirurgia • 2018 • Vol. 89
PURPOSE: Mesenchymal stem cells (MSC), which are multipotent stromal cells, are considered to be a promising resource in tissue engineering and tissue regeneration. MSCs have been used to generate ne…
Barca, I; Caruso, D; Colangeli, W
Experiences Of Individuals Concerning Combined Orthodontic and Orthognathic Surgical Treatment: A Qualitative Twitter Analysis.
Medical principles and practice : international journal of the Kuwait University, Health Science Centre • 2018 • Vol. 27 (3)
OBJECTIVE: The aim of this qualitative study was to analyze the content of posts on Twitter in order to gain an in-depth understanding of patients' thoughts and experiences surrounding orthognathic s…
Antonarakis, G; Christou, P; Watts, G
Tooth loss and pneumonia mortality: A cohort study of Japanese dentists.
PLoS One • 2018 • Vol. 13 (4)
Although associations between oral health and pneumonia have been reported in previous studies, particularly in the institutionalized elderly, few prospective studies have investigated the associatio…
Hanada, N; Kawamura, T; Kojima, M
Mechanical analyses of critical surgical maneuvers in the correction of cleft lip nasal deformity.
PLoS One • 2018 • Vol. 13 (4)
The relapse of nasal deformity is a challenge for modern correction of cleft lip. A comprehensive understanding in the biomechanical perspective of both the formation and correction of the cleft lip …
Cheng, X; Huang, H; Li, J
Implants placed simultaneously with maxillary sinus floor augmentation in the presence of antral pseudocysts: Presentation of a case series.
Quintessence international (Berlin, Germany : 1985) • 2018 • Vol. 49 (6)
OBJECTIVE: To report the outcome of simultaneous placement of dental implants with maxillary sinus elevation in the presence of antral pseudocysts. METHOD AND MATERIALS: This case series involved 14 …
Dai, X; Liu, D; Shen, M
A novel approach to treat gingival recession and non-caries cervical lesion combined defects: Restoration guided creeping attachment (RGCA) technique. A case report.
Quintessence international (Berlin, Germany : 1985) • 2018 • Vol. 49 (6)
Gingival recessions have multifactorial etiology and are often associated with non-caries cervical lesions. Different surgical techniques have been proposed over the years for their treatment, accord…
Barone, A; Borgia, V; Covani, U
Role of IL-23 signaling in the progression of premalignant oral lesions to cancer.
PLoS One • 2018 • Vol. 13 (4)
Mice bearing carcinogen-induced premalignant oral lesions were previously shown to have a pro-inflammatory phenotype, which is replaced with an immune inhibitory phenotype as lesions progress to canc…
Caughron, B; Yang, Y; Young, M
Associations among Obesity, Eating Speed, and Oral Health.
Obesity facts • 2018 • Vol. 11 (2)
OBJECTIVE: This study was conducted to understand how eating speed and oral health condition are associated with obesity in Japanese working men. METHODS: We studied a total of 863 men attending an a…
Fukuda, H; Furugen, R; Hayashida, H
Endodontic Sealers Affect the Bond Strength of Fiber Posts and the Degree of Conversion of Two Resin Cements.
The journal of adhesive dentistry • 2018 • Vol. 20 (2)
PURPOSE: To evaluate the effect of two endodontic sealers on the push-out bond strength between fiber posts and root canal wall after different storage times and verify the influence of the endodonti…
Bohrer, T; Dos Santos, S; Fontana, P
Dentists' Awareness of Physical Therapy in the Treatment of Temporomandibular Disorders: A Preliminary Study.
Pain research & management • 2018 • Vol. 2018
BACKGROUND: Physical therapy (PT) has been shown to be one of the most effective conservative treatments for temporomandibular disorders (TMD). Not all dentists are aware of the importance of the col…
Biasotto-Gonzalez, D; Gadotti, I; Hulse, C
Improved volume and contour stability with thin socket-shield preparation in immediate implant placement and provisionalization in the esthetic zone.
The international journal of esthetic dentistry • 2018 • Vol. 13 (2)
Tooth replacement with a dental implant in the esthetic zone is a challenging treatment modality for the clinician. Each step of the treatment from tooth extraction to the definitive restoration shou…
Aslan, S
Proceedings of the 13th Closed Meeting of the European Academy of Esthetic Dentistry (EAED), 29-30 September 2017, Lisbon, Portugal - Introduction.
The international journal of esthetic dentistry • 2018 • Vol. 13 (2)
Gracis, S; Hurzeler, M
Accuracy of partial protocol to assess prevalence and factors associated with dental caries in schoolchildren between 8-12 years of age.
Cadernos de saude publica • 2018 • Vol. 34 (4)
The aim of this study was to test accuracy and reliability of a partial protocol (PP) of oral examination involving the permanent first molars. This cross-sectional study was carried out in two stage…
Cademartori, M; Chisini, L; Correa, M
Survival Rates of Stainless Steel Crowns and Multi-Surface Composite Restorations Placed by Dental Students in a Pediatric Clinic.
The Journal of clinical pediatric dentistry • 2018 • Vol. 42 (3)
PURPOSE: This study examined survival rates of multi-surface composite restorations and stainless steel crowns (SSCs) placed by students in a pediatric dental clinic as well as the length of time it …
Gonzalez, C; Okunseri, C; Okunseri, E
Toothbrushing Systematics Index (TSI) - A new tool for quantifying systematics in toothbrushing behaviour.
PLoS One • 2018 • Vol. 13 (4)
Systematics is considered important for effective toothbrushing. A theoretical concept of systematics in toothbrushing and a validated index to quantify it using observational data is suggested. The …
Ganss, C; Quera, V; Schlueter, N
The current status of clinical trials focusing on nasopharyngeal carcinoma: A comprehensive analysis of ClinicalTrials.gov database.
PLoS One • 2018 • Vol. 13 (5)
PURPOSE: Clinical Trials have emerged as the main force in driving the development of medicine. However, little is known about the current status of clinical trials regarding nasopharyngeal carcinoma…
Chen, L; Chen, Y; Li, W
A systematic review and meta-analysis of the survival rate of implants placed in previously failed sites.
Brazilian oral research • 2018 • Vol. 32
The aim of this study was to conduct a systematic review and meta-analysis to assess the clinical outcomes of dental implants placed in previously early and late implant failed sites. An electronic l…
Fernandes, C; Gomes, G; Huynh-Ba, G
Burden of Oral Mucositis: A Systematic Review and Implications for Future Research.
Oncology research and treatment • 2018 • Vol. 41 (6)
BACKGROUND: Surprisingly little is known about the burden of oral mucositis (OM). We provide a systematic review of studies on the burden of OM (incidence, economic impact, health-related quality of …
Berger, K; Bollig, A; Ostermann, H