Research Papers
[Lengthening temporalis myoplasty in treatment of chronic facial paralysis].
Ugeskrift for laeger • 2017 • Vol. 179 (45)
Introducing the lengthening temporalis myoplasty (LTM), a newly implemented surgical treatment of chronic facial paralysis. LTM is a single-stage operation where the temporalis muscle is transposed f…
Bonde, A; Wolthers, M
Midkine and NANOG Have Similar Immunohistochemical Expression Patterns and Contribute Equally to an Adverse Prognosis of Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma.
International journal of molecular sciences • 2017 • Vol. 18 (11)
To increase the overall survival rate and obtain a better prognosis for oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC) patients, the detection of more effective and reliable tumor prognostic markers is needed. …
Byun, J; Jang, S; Kang, Y
Is obesity associated to dental caries in Brazilian schoolchildren?
Brazilian oral research • 2017 • Vol. 31
This cross-sectional study aimed to determine the association between dental caries and weight status, and between dental caries and physical activity in Brazilian schoolchildren aged 8 to 12 years. …
Correa, M; Demarco, F; Fernandez, M
One year Survival Rate of Ketac Molar versus Vitro Molar for Occlusoproximal ART Restorations: a RCT.
Brazilian oral research • 2017 • Vol. 31
Good survival rates for single-surface Atraumatic Restorative Treatment (ART) restorations have been reported, while multi-surface ART restorations have not shown similar results. The aim of this stu…
Ana Flavia Bissoto, C; Anna Luisa de Brito, P; Clarissa Calil, B
Cymbopogon citratus essential oil: effect on polymicrobial caries-related biofilm with low cytotoxicity.
Brazilian oral research • 2017 • Vol. 31
The objective of this study was to evaluate the effects of Cymbopogon citratus essential oil and its main compound (citral) against primary dental colonizers and caries-related species. Chemical char…
Borges, A; Brighenti, F; Gontijo, A
Nrf2 regulates cellular behaviors and Notch signaling in oral squamous cell carcinoma cells.
Biochemical and biophysical research communications • 2017 • Vol. 493 (1)
Oxidative stress is known to play a pivotal role in the development of oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC). We have demonstrated that activation of the nuclear factor erythroid 2-related factor 2 (Nr…
Chen, X; Fan, H; Paiboonrungruan, C
Association between Global Life Satisfaction and Self-Rated Oral Health Conditions among Adolescents in Lithuania.
International journal of environmental research and public health • 2017 • Vol. 14 (11)
Background: This study aims to explore the extent to which the perceived oral conditions predict adolescent global life satisfaction (GLS); Methods: The sample in a cross-sectional survey consisted o…
Kavaliauskiene, A; Sidlauskas, A; Zaborskis, A
The association between circulating tumor cells and Epstein-Barr virus activation in patients with nasopharyngeal carcinoma.
Cancer biology & therapy • 2017 • Vol. 18 (11)
BACKGROUND: Circulating tumor cells (CTCs) and microemboli (CTM) are attracting increasing attention in medical biology and clinical practice. However, the clinical relevance of CTCs in nasopharyngea…
Guo, X; He, C; Huang, X
A pilot assessment tool of the need for oral health care and cost prediction in institutionalized elderly people.
International journal of dental hygiene • 2017 • Vol. 15 (4)
OBJECTIVE: To assess the dental treatment backlog and associated costs among institutionalized elderly people using a novel composite index, called the oral health index. BACKGROUND: Despite numerous…
Cosyn, J; de Bruyn, H; De Visschere, L
A randomized controlled trial evaluating the efficacy of a 67% sodium bicarbonate toothpaste on gingivitis.
International journal of dental hygiene • 2017 • Vol. 15 (4)
INTRODUCTION: In previous studies, toothpastes with high levels of sodium bicarbonate (>50%) have reduced gingival inflammation and oral malodour. This study compared the effects of brushing for 6 we…
Bosma, M; Kakar, A; Kakar, K
Primary Cleft Lip and Palate Repair in Assam, India: Does Preoperative Anthropometric Analysis Help Identify Patients With Increased Surgical Risk in a Clinically Prescreened Population?
The Cleft palate-craniofacial journal : official publication of the American Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Association • 2017 • Vol. 54 (6)
OBJECTIVE: To compare anthropometric z-scores with incidence of post-operative complications for patients undergoing primary cleft lip or palate repair. DESIGN: This was a retrospective observational…
Allan, A; Campbell, A; Gillenwater, J
Comparison of dental hygienists and dentists: clinical and teledentistry identification of dental caries in children.
International journal of dental hygiene • 2017 • Vol. 15 (4)
RATIONALE FOR STUDY: Teledentistry is an effective and efficient means of increasing access to care for screening, referral and treatment. Practice restrictions and the undocumented concern that dent…
Daniel, S; Kumar, S
Evaluation of Ventilation Tube Placement and Long-term Audiologic Outcome in Children With Cleft Palate.
The Cleft palate-craniofacial journal : official publication of the American Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Association • 2017 • Vol. 54 (6)
OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this study was to assess the effect of ventilation tube (VT) placement on long-term hearing outcomes in children with cleft palate. STUDY DESIGN: Case series with chart revi…
Carvalho, D; Dang-Vu, M; Gosman, A
Performance of two different digital evaluation systems used for assessing pre-clinical dental students' prosthodontic technical skills.
European journal of dental education : official journal of the Association for Dental Education in Europe • 2017 • Vol. 21 (4)
INTRODUCTION: Proper integration of newly emerging digital assessment tools is a central issue in dental education in an effort to provide more accurate and objective feedback to students. The study …
Aquilino, S; Blanchette, D; Gratton, D
Students' perceptions of pre-clinical endodontic training with artificial teeth compared to extracted human teeth.
European journal of dental education : official journal of the Association for Dental Education in Europe • 2017 • Vol. 21 (4)
PURPOSE: Artificial teeth have several advantages in pre-clinical endodontics training. This study aimed to compare artificial resin teeth with extracted human teeth, from a student's perspective, du…
Al-Sudani, D; Basudan, S
Application of Rasch analysis in the development and psychometric evaluation of dental undergraduates preparedness assessment scale.
European journal of dental education : official journal of the Association for Dental Education in Europe • 2017 • Vol. 21 (4)
AIMS: The aim of this study was to develop a valid and reliable scale to measure preparedness of new dental graduates. METHODS: The scale development and validation was carried out using the Rasch me…
Ali, K; Chatterjee, A; Kay, E
Positive influence of a dental anaesthesia simulation model on the perception of learning by Mexican dental students.
European journal of dental education : official journal of the Association for Dental Education in Europe • 2017 • Vol. 21 (4)
INTRODUCTION: This study evaluated the influence of three-repetition training with a dental anaesthesia simulation model (DASM) on the perception of learning by dental students. MATERIALS AND METHODS…
Cerda-Cristerna, B; Galindo-Reyes, E; Hernandez-Rivas, E
Incidence of early childhood caries: A systematic review and meta-analysis.
Journal of investigative and clinical dentistry • 2017 • Vol. 8 (4)
The aim was to systemically review the incidence of early childhood caries (ECC). The addressed focused question was "What is the reported incidence of ECC?" Indexed databases were searched using var…
Feng, C; Javed, F; Kopycka-Kedzierawski, D
Localized bone regeneration around dental implants using recombinant bone morphogenetic protein-2 and platelet-derived growth factor-BB in the canine.
Clinical oral implants research • 2017 • Vol. 28 (11)
OBJECTIVES: To test whether or not one of two biological mediators (recombinant human bone morphogenetic protein-2 (rhBMP-2) and recombinant human platelet-derived growth factor (rhPDGF-BB)) is super…
Cha, J; Husler, J; Jung, R
Clinical significance of GCF sIL-6R and calprotectin to evaluate the periodontal inflammation.
Annals of clinical biochemistry • 2017 • Vol. 54 (6)
Background Periodontitis is an inflammatory disease. The aim of this study was to investigate whether the soluble form of interleukin-6 receptor (sIL-6R) and calprotectin concentrations in gingival c…
Ikuta, T; Kajiura, Y; Kido, J