Research Papers
Periodontitis and breast cancer: A case-control study.
Community dentistry and oral epidemiology • 2017 • Vol. 45 (6)
OBJECTIVES: The aim of this case-control study was to evaluate the association between periodontitis and breast cancer in a sample of adult Brazilian women. METHODS: This was a hospital-based study, …
De David, S; Maier, J; Moreira, C
A pigmented lesion of the nasopharynx.
European annals of otorhinolaryngology, head and neck diseases • 2017 • Vol. 134 (6)
Cho, K; Kim, J; Kim, S
Effectiveness of Black Mulberry Molasses in Prevention of Radiotherapy-Induced Oral Mucositis: A Randomized Controlled Study in Head and Neck Cancer Patients.
Journal of alternative and complementary medicine (New York, N.Y.) • 2017 • Vol. 23 (12)
OBJECTIVES: Radiation-induced oral mucositis is one of the problems experienced by 70%-80% of patients receiving radiation therapy (RT). This randomized controlled trial assessed the effectiveness of…
Can, G; Demir Dogan, M; Meral, R
A cross-sectional analysis of the prevalence of tooth agenesis and structural dental anomalies in association with cleft type in non-syndromic oral cleft patients.
Progress in orthodontics • 2017 • Vol. 18 (1)
BACKGROUND: The aim of this study was to investigate the prevalence of tooth agenesis, microdontia, and tooth malformation among non-syndromic oral cleft patients and their potential association with…
Alexandropoulos, A; Konstantoni, N; Konstantonis, D
Stress Analysis of Zygomatic Implants on the Augmented Maxillary Sinus: Is It Necessary to Graft?
Implant dentistry • 2017 • Vol. 26 (6)
PURPOSE: Zygomatic implants are becoming an ideal therapy with advanced implant-supported prosthetic treatment for the posterior atrophic maxilla. The purpose of this study is to examine the quantity…
Atil, F; Gungor, H; Kaman, S
Immediate Versus Delayed Loading of Postextraction Implants: A Long-Term Retrospective Cohort Study.
Implant dentistry • 2017 • Vol. 26 (6)
PURPOSE: To compare the long-term clinical and radiographic outcomes between immediate loading (IL) and conventional loading of implants placed immediately in fresh extraction sockets. MATERIALS AND …
Del Fabbro, M; Scutella, F; Taschieri, S
The innate host response in caries and periodontitis.
Journal of clinical periodontology • 2017 • Vol. 44 (12)
INTRODUCTION: Innate immunity rapidly defends the host against infectious insults. These reactions are of limited specificity and exhaust without providing long-term protection. Functional fluids and…
Costalonga, M; Dommisch, H; Giacaman, R
A mediation analysis study: The influence of mothers' dental anxiety on children's dental utilization among low-income African Americans.
Community dentistry and oral epidemiology • 2017 • Vol. 45 (6)
OBJECTIVES: The aim of this study was to test a hypothesized mediation model to explain associations between mothers' dental anxiety and children's dental utilization through the mothers' own dental …
Gunzler, D; Heaton, L; Heima, M
Perioperative Systemic Corticosteroids in Orthognathic Surgery: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.
Journal of oral and maxillofacial surgery : official journal of the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons • 2017 • Vol. 75 (12)
PURPOSE: Perioperative systemic corticosteroids are broadly used in orthognathic surgery to prevent postoperative complications, but it is unclear whether this practice is beneficial and concerns abo…
Bouchard, C; Dionne, P; Giasson, L
Attitudes of Greek dentists towards repair of conservative restorations. An online survey.
International dental journal • 2017 • Vol. 67 (6)
OBJECTIVES: Repair versus replacement of a defective direct restoration is one important step for conserving tooth structure. This study was designed to collect information on the attitudes of Greek …
Charikleia, P; Maria, A; Panagiotis, L
Fish scale artefact on an intraoral imaging receptor.
Dento maxillo facial radiology • 2017 • Vol. 46 (8)
OBJECTIVES: To describe an artefact, termed the fish scale artefact, present on an intraoral imaging receptor. METHODS: Thirty brand new DIGORA Optime photostimulable phosphor (PSP) plates (Soredex/O…
Buchanan, A; Kalathingal, S; Looney, S
In vitro biofilm formation on resin-based composites after different finishing and polishing procedures.
Journal of dentistry • 2017 • Vol. 67
OBJECTIVES: To evaluate the influence of surface treatments of different resin-based composites (RBCs) on S. mutans biofilm formation. METHODS: 4 RBCs (microhybrid, nanohybrid, nanofilled, bulk-fille…
Brambilla, E; Cazzaniga, G; Ferracane, J
Salivary and Serum Markers Related to Innate Immunity in Generalized Aggressive Periodontitis.
Journal of periodontology • 2017 • Vol. 88 (12)
BACKGROUND: Host inflammatory and immune responses play an important role in aggressive periodontitis (AgP). Thus, this study aims to evaluate levels of the innate immunity-related markers calprotect…
Bostanci, N; Bostrom, E; Emingil, G
Effect of Alcohol Consumption on Clinical Attachment Loss Progression in an Urban Population From South Brazil: A 5-Year Longitudinal Study.
Journal of periodontology • 2017 • Vol. 88 (12)
BACKGROUND: The aim of this study is to investigate the impact of alcohol consumption on clinical attachment loss (AL) progression over a period of 5 years. METHODS: A multistage probability sampling…
Albandar, J; Haas, A; Oppermann, R
Plunging ranula - patient characteristics, treatment, and comparison between different populations.
Acta oto-laryngologica • 2017 • Vol. 137 (12)
OBJECTIVES: To review our clinical experience and characteristics of Finnish patients with plunging ranula and compare our results with reports from other populations. DESIGN: A retrospective study f…
Aronniemi, J; Castren, E; Klockars, T
[Management of odontogenic infections in Primary Care: Antibiotic?].
Atencion primaria • 2017 • Vol. 49 (10)
Our aim is to contribute to the rational use of antibiotics prescribed by family doctors when a patient consults for a dental problem. Nowadays we should not ask which antibiotic to give. The questio…
de Frutos Echaniz, E; Javierre Miranda, A; Mas Casals, A
Correlation between HPV status at T and N sites of oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinomas.
Acta oto-laryngologica • 2017 • Vol. 137 (12)
OBJECTIVES: Human papilloma virus (HPV) is known to be associated with oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinomas (OPSCC) and may potentially play a vital role in tumor metastasis. The purpose of this st…
Charabi, B; Garnaes, E; Hamilton Therkildsen, M
Post-Retained Single Crowns versus Fixed Dental Prostheses: A 7-Year Prospective Clinical Study.
Journal of dental research • 2017 • Vol. 96 (13)
Biomechanical integrity of endodontically treated teeth (ETT) is often compromised. Degree of hard tissue loss and type of final prosthetic restoration should be carefully considered when making a tr…
Carrabba, M; Discepoli, N; FERRARI, M
Four PTEN-targeting co-expressed miRNAs and ACTN4- targeting miR-548b are independent prognostic biomarkers in human squamous cell carcinoma of the oral tongue.
International journal of cancer • 2017 • Vol. 141 (11)
The purpose of this study was to determine the prognostic value and oncogenic pathways associated to miRNA expression in squamous cell carcinoma of the oral tongue and to link these miRNA candidates …
Ayad, T; Berania, I; Bissada, E
Heritability of the Number of Teeth in Middle-Aged and Older Danish Twins.
Journal of dental research • 2017 • Vol. 96 (13)
Tooth loss is a common health concern in older adults. We aimed to estimate the relative contributions of genetic and environmental factors to the variation in the number of teeth in middle-aged and …
Christensen, K; Dokkedal, U; Hjelmborg, J