Research Papers
Recurring Amplification at 11q22.1-q22.2 Locus Plays an Important Role in Lymph Node Metastasis and Radioresistance in OSCC.
Scientific reports • 2017 • Vol. 7 (1)
A key feature in the pathogenesis of OSCC is genetic instability, which results in altered expression of genes located in amplified/deleted chromosomal regions. In a previous study we have shown that…
Beerenwinkel, N; Bhosale, P; Cristea, S
Role of regenerating gene IA expression on local invasion and survival in nasopharyngeal carcinoma.
Biological research • 2017 • Vol. 50 (1)
BACKGROUND: Regenerating gene IA (REGIA) plays an important role in tissue regeneration and tumors prognosis of epithelium origin. However, the role of REGIA in nasopharyngeal carcinoma (NPC) is uncl…
Chen, X; Han, Y; Xing, H
Association of Human Leukocyte Antigen Class 1 genes with Stevens Johnson Syndrome with severe ocular complications in an Indian population.
Scientific reports • 2017 • Vol. 7 (1)
Stevens Johnson syndrome (SJS) is part of a spectrum of adverse drug reactions resulting in the destruction of skin, mucous membranes, and the ocular surface. A similar, more severe form of the disor…
Basu, S; Kannabiran, C; Kinoshita, S
[Systematic review on orofacial myofunctional therapy to treat obstructive sleep apnea-hypopnea syndrome].
Lin chuang er bi yan hou tou jing wai ke za zhi = Journal of clinical otorhinolaryngology head and neck surgery • 2017 • Vol. 31 (22)
Obstructive sleep apnea-hypopnea syndrome (OSAHS) is an important risk factor for cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases. The widespread collapse of the airway, which can't maintain its normal p…
Liu, Y; Wu, L; Wu, X
Bacterial isolates and antimicrobial susceptibilities from odontogenic abscesses in rabbits: 48 cases.
The Veterinary record • 2017 • Vol. 181 (20)
The medical record database of a veterinary teaching hospital was searched from 2000 through 2014 for records of client-owned rabbits with positive cultures from odontogenic abscesses. Data reviewed …
Byrne, B; Gardhouse, S; Hawkins, M
Comparison of diagnostic methods for early interproximal caries detection with near-infrared light transillumination: an in vivo study.
BMC oral health • 2017 • Vol. 17 (1)
BACKGROUND: Although numerous studies have used digital intraoral imaging, only a few studies have used photo-optical methods for the diagnosis of caries. Moreover, several limitations exist in terms…
Baltacioglu, I; Orhan, K
PD-1 Expression in Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinomas Derives Primarily from Functionally Anergic CD4(+) TILs in the Presence of PD-L1(+) TAMs.
Cancer research • 2017 • Vol. 77 (22)
Oral tongue squamous cell carcinoma (OTSCC) is the most common oral cavity tumor. In this study, we examined the basis for the activity of programmed cell death protein (PD-1)-based immune checkpoint…
Chakravarty, P; Chen, H; Diefenbach, T
Effect of titanium implants with strontium incorporation on bone apposition in animal models: A systematic review and meta-analysis.
Scientific reports • 2017 • Vol. 7 (1)
This systematic review aims to assess the efficacy of titanium (Ti) implant surfaces with or without strontium (Sr) incorporation on osseointegration in animal experimental studies. An electronic sea…
Gu, Y; Lai, H; Li, Y
Effect of frenotomy on breastfeeding variables in infants with ankyloglossia (tongue-tie): a prospective before and after cohort study.
BMC pregnancy and childbirth • 2017 • Vol. 17 (1)
BACKGROUND: Controversy exists regarding ankyloglossia (tongue-tie) and its clinical impact on breastfeeding, including the benefits, or otherwise, of tongue-tie release (frenotomy). As exclusive bre…
Gallagher, L; McGuinness, D; Muldoon, K
An esthetic evaluation of unilateral canine substitution for a missing maxillary lateral incisor.
Journal of esthetic and restorative dentistry : official publication of the American Academy of Esthetic Dentistry ... [et al.] • 2017 • Vol. 29 (6)
OBJECTIVES: The aim of this study is to determine whether variation in size, morphology, and color of a unilateral substituted maxillary canine has influence on the dentogingival attractiveness perce…
De Pauw, G; Temmerman, L; Thierens, L
Contemporary concepts in carious tissue removal: A review.
Journal of esthetic and restorative dentistry : official publication of the American Academy of Esthetic Dentistry ... [et al.] • 2017 • Vol. 29 (6)
OBJECTIVES: Based on a changed understanding of the disease caries and its pathogenesis, strategies for carious tissue removal have changed, too. This review aims to summarize these changes and to pr…
Schwendicke, F
Oral dryness and Sjogren's: an update.
British dental journal • 2017 • Vol. 223 (9)
Oral dryness is a very common condition presenting to a general dental practitioner or hospital specialist. The most common cause of oral dryness is drug related, however, patients with Sjogren's syn…
Khan, A; Shirlaw, P
Worldwide pattern of antibiotic prescription in endodontic infections.
British dental journal • 2017 • Vol. 223 (9)
Antibiotic prescribing practices are frequently inappropriate in endodontic therapy.
Anaesthesia and sedation: No such thing.
British dental journal • 2017 • Vol. 223 (9)
Caen, T
The influence of immediately loaded implant treatment in the atrophic edentulous maxilla on oral health related quality of life of edentulous patients: 3-year results of a prospective study.
Head & face medicine • 2017 • Vol. 13 (1)
BACKGROUND: To evaluate oral health related quality of life (OHQoL) in edentulous patients treated with immediately loaded implants in the maxilla. METHODS: Fifty-one edentulous patients in two cente…
Baer, R; Ekstrand, K; Erkapers, M
Micrognathia with temporomandibular joint ankylosis and obstructive sleep apnea treated with mandibular distraction osteogenesis using skeletal anchorage: a case report.
Head & face medicine • 2017 • Vol. 13 (1)
BACKGROUND: We describe the case of a 16-year-old female patient with micrognathia, temporomandibular joint (TMJ) ankylosis, and obstructive sleep apnea, who was treated with mandibular distraction o…
Hamada, T; Kwon, S; Miyawaki, S
Progesterone attenuates temporomandibular joint inflammation through inhibition of NF-kappaB pathway in ovariectomized rats.
Scientific reports • 2017 • Vol. 7 (1)
Sex hormones may contribute to the symptomatology of female-predominant temporomandibular disorders (TMDs) inflammatory pain. Pregnant women show less symptoms of TMDs than that of non-pregnant women…
Bi, R; Gan, Y; Kou, X
Plasmapheresis, Intravenous Immunoglobulins, and Autologous Serum Eyedrops in the Acute Eye Complications of Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis.
European journal of ophthalmology • 2017 • Vol. 27 (6)
PURPOSE: Toxic epidermal necrolysis (TEN) is a rare, life-threatening, drug-induced, mucocutaneous disease, which can severely affect the ocular surface. The purpose of this study was to investigate …
Blasetti, F; Boscia, F; Nuvoli, E
Development and Relative Validity of a Food Frequency Questionnaire to Assess Intakes of Total and Free Sugars in Australian Toddlers.
International journal of environmental research and public health • 2017 • Vol. 14 (11)
Background: Dental research into early childhood caries is hindered by a lack of suitable dietary assessment tools that have been developed and validated for the population and outcomes of interest. …
Begley, A; Devenish, G; Do, L
The influence of dexamethasone on postoperative swelling and neurosensory disturbances after orthognathic surgery: a randomized controlled clinical trial.
Head & face medicine • 2017 • Vol. 13 (1)
BACKGROUND: Orthognathic surgery is associated with considerable swelling and neurosensory disturbances. Serious swelling can lead to great physical and psychological strain. A randomized, prospectiv…
Cornelius, C; Dirlewanger, T; Fuessinger, M