Research Papers
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The Journal of prosthetic dentistry • 2017 • Vol. 118 (6)
Afrashtehfar, K; Tamimi, F
Renewal of peritonsillar abscess: Impact of the bacterial species of the infection and clinical features of the patient-A prospective comparative aetiological study.
Clinical otolaryngology : official journal of ENT-UK ; official journal of Netherlands Society for Oto-Rhino-Laryngology & Cervico-Facial Surgery • 2017 • Vol. 42 (6)
OBJECTIVES: To compare the bacterial species and patient clinical features in peritonsillar abscesses between patients who had renewal (renewal group) and those who did not (recovery group). DESIGN: …
Blomgren, K; Kaltiainen, E; Pitkaranta, A
A Technical Report of Robot-Assisted Stereotactic Percutaneous Rhizotomy.
Pain medicine (Malden, Mass.) • 2017 • Vol. 18 (12)
Brandmeir, N; Sather, M
Oral Ulcers in Juvenile-Onset Systemic Lupus Erythematosus: A Review of the Literature.
American journal of clinical dermatology • 2017 • Vol. 18 (6)
Oral ulcers are the most common mucosal sign in juvenile-onset systemic lupus erythematosus (JSLE). The ulcers are one of the key clinical features; however, the terminology of oral ulcers, especiall…
Beresford, M; Chiewchengchol, D; Deekajorndech, T
Esthetic planning with a digital tool: A clinical report.
The Journal of prosthetic dentistry • 2017 • Vol. 118 (6)
This clinical report describes digital planning and execution using a novel software tool to enhance digital workflow. The proposed treatment, integrated with the face of the patient, was presented b…
Albuquerque, R; Martins, A; Santos, T
Implant dentistry in Australia: the present and future. A survey of Australian dentists and specialists.
Australian dental journal • 2017 • Vol. 62 (4)
BACKGROUND: In recent years, implant dentistry has become a routine part of many general dental practices in Australia. However, there has been little information regarding its extent and scope. This…
Dudley, J; Guo, Y; Logan, R
Comments regarding "Four cases of mucous membrane pemphigoid with clinical features of oral lichen planus" and on the utility of immunofluorescence.
International journal of dermatology • 2017 • Vol. 56 (12)
Bavarian, R; Mignogna, M; Sultan, A
R202Q/M694V as novel MEFV gene mutations in chronic periodontitis and familial Mediterranean fever.
Journal of periodontal research • 2017 • Vol. 52 (6)
BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE: Familial Mediterranean fever (FMF) and chronic periodontitis are inflammatory diseases leading to an increase in the number of inflammasomes. To date, no published studies h…
Bagci, O; Dinc, G; Dogru, A
Three-Dimensional Reconstruction of Post-Traumatic Deficient Anterior Maxilla.
Journal of oral and maxillofacial surgery : official journal of the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons • 2017 • Vol. 75 (12)
PURPOSE: Maxillary retrognathism appears in 14.3% of patients exhibiting malocclusion after trauma treatment. This report describes the application of alveolar distraction osteogenesis (ADO) for trea…
Aizenbud, D; Emodi, O; Pen, M
Effect of pre-emptive analgesia on clinical parameters and tissue levels of TNF-alpha and IL-1beta in third molar surgery: a triple-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled study.
International journal of oral and maxillofacial surgery • 2017 • Vol. 46 (12)
This study aimed to evaluate whether pre-emptive analgesia modifies the tissue expression of tumour necrosis factor alpha (TNF-alpha) and interleukin 1 beta (IL-1beta), and whether there is an associ…
Albuquerque, A; Bezerra, M; Chaves, H
Three-Dimensional Topography of the Supratrochlear Nerve With Reference to the Lacrimal Caruncle, and Its Danger Zone in Asians.
Dermatologic surgery : official publication for American Society for Dermatologic Surgery [et al.] • 2017 • Vol. 43 (12)
BACKGROUND: The supratrochlear nerve (STN) is relatively superficial and therefore vulnerable to iatrogenic injury. OBJECTIVE: To elucidate the course of STN with reference to the lacrimal caruncle, …
Gil, Y; Koh, K; Lee, S
Gemcitabine monotherapy in patients with heavily treated nasopharyngeal cancer: a case series.
International journal of clinical oncology • 2017 • Vol. 22 (6)
BACKGROUND: Although gemcitabine is thought to play a critical role in the treatment of nasopharyngeal cancer, no research to evaluate the efficacy and toxicity of gemcitabine monotherapy has been co…
Enokida, T; Fujisawa, T; Okano, S
Effect of cross-linked vs non-cross-linked collagen membranes on bone: A systematic review.
Journal of periodontal research • 2017 • Vol. 52 (6)
The aim of this study was to conduct a systematic review to compare the clinical outcomes of two different resorbable collagen membranes in terms of regenerated bone volume, postoperative complicatio…
Berghezan, S; Carames, J; Dard, M
Surgical treatment of peri-implantitis intrabony lesions by means of deproteinized bovine bone mineral with 10% collagen: 7-year-results.
Clinical oral implants research • 2017 • Vol. 28 (12)
OBJECTIVES: The aim of this study was to evaluate the long-term results of the surgical treatment of single peri-implantitis intrabony defects, by means of deproteinized bovine bone mineral with 10% …
Charrier, L; Dalmasso, P; Pittoni, D
The intricate anatomy of the periodontal ligament and its development: Lessons for periodontal regeneration.
Journal of periodontal research • 2017 • Vol. 52 (6)
The periodontal ligament (PDL) connects the tooth root and alveolar bone. It is an aligned fibrous network that is interposed between, and anchored to, both mineralized surfaces. Periodontal disease …
Bakker, A; de Jong, T; Everts, V
A Strong Relationship Between Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma and DNA Repair Genes.
Biochemical genetics • 2017 • Vol. 55 (5-6)
Single nucleotide polymorphisms of DNA repair genes alter protein function and modulate DNA repair efficiency in various cancers. The X-ray repair cross-complementing group (XRCC) is responsible for …
Avci, H; Bireller, E; Cakmakoglu, B
The Application of 3D Printing Technology for Simultaneous Orthognathic Surgery and Mandibular Contour Osteoplasty in the Treatment of Craniofacial Deformities.
Aesthetic plastic surgery • 2017 • Vol. 41 (6)
BACKGROUND: Because of the limitation of specific preoperative design and surgical templates, orthognathic surgery and mandibular contour osteoplasty are generally performed in two stages. Three-dime…
Chen, K; Sun, X; Wang, L
The cost-effectiveness of three interventions for providing preventive services to low-income children.
Community dentistry and oral epidemiology • 2017 • Vol. 45 (6)
OBJECTIVE: We evaluated the impact of loan repayment programmes, revising Medicaid fee-for-service rates, and changing dental hygienist supervision requirements on access to preventive dental care fo…
Griffin, P; Johnson, B; Serban, N
Oral application of a periodontal pathogen impacts SerpinE1 expression and pancreatic islet architecture in prediabetes.
Journal of periodontal research • 2017 • Vol. 52 (6)
BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: Epidemiological studies suggest a close association between periodontitis and prediabetes/insulin resistance (IR) but whether periodontitis causes prediabetes in humans is …
Bauer, B; Bhat, U; Ilievski, V
Guided bone regeneration at zirconia and titanium dental implants: a pilot histological investigation.
Clinical oral implants research • 2017 • Vol. 28 (12)
AIM: To test whether guided bone regeneration (GBR) of peri-implant defects at zirconia (ZrO(2) ) implants differs from GBR at titanium (Ti) implants regarding the bone integration of the implant and…
Benic, G; Cantalapiedra, A; Fischer, J