Research Papers
Ultrasound in dysphagia rehabilitation: a novel approach following partial glossectomy.
Disability and rehabilitation • 2017 • Vol. 39 (21)
PURPOSE: While the presence of dysphagia following partial glossectomy has been widely reported, there is insufficient quality evidence to guide clinical decision making about the treatment of this d…
Ballard, K; Blyth, K; Madill, C
Lip carcinoma: clinical presentation, surgical treatment, and outcome: a series of 108 cases from Denmark.
Journal of plastic surgery and hand surgery • 2017 • Vol. 51 (5)
OBJECTIVE: Lip carcinomas are among the most common malignant tumours of the head and neck region but reports on the course and outcome of this disease are mainly based on Mediterranean, South Americ…
Kristensen, R; Lock-Andersen, J; Stemann Andersen, P
Dysregulation of AKT1, a miR-138 target gene, is involved in the migration and invasion of tongue squamous cell carcinoma.
Journal of oral pathology & medicine : official publication of the International Association of Oral Pathologists and the American Academy of Oral Pathology • 2017 • Vol. 46 (9)
BACKGROUND: AKT1, also known as PKBalpha, is abnormally expressed in various malignancies. In this study, we aimed to evaluate the role of AKT1 in the tongue squamous cell carcinoma (TSCC) and furthe…
Chen, D; Ding, X; Ji, M
Oral cancer screening for high-risk individuals in the primary healthcare setting using an active approach.
Journal of oral pathology & medicine : official publication of the International Association of Oral Pathologists and the American Academy of Oral Pathology • 2017 • Vol. 46 (9)
BACKGROUND: Oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC) is considered a major public health problem. The diagnosis often occurs in advanced stages, causing high morbidity and mortality, and therefore, preven…
Goncalves Dos Santos, Z; Pivovar, A; Torres-Pereira, C
An anatomical study on the availability of contralateral recipient vessels in hemi-mandibular reconstruction with vascularised free fibula transfer.
Journal of plastic surgery and hand surgery • 2017 • Vol. 51 (5)
BACKGROUND: In mandibular reconstruction with vascularised free fibula transfer, there are situations where the neck on the operated site lacks recipient vessels for vascular anastomosis due to previ…
Imanishi, N; Kasai, S; Kishi, K
Reduced chromatin acetylation of malignant salivary gland tumors correlates with enhanced proliferation.
Journal of oral pathology & medicine : official publication of the International Association of Oral Pathologists and the American Academy of Oral Pathology • 2017 • Vol. 46 (9)
BACKGROUND: Epigenetic changes refer to any heritable modification in gene expression independent of alterations in the DNA sequence. Currently, it is well established that epigenetics represents a c…
Castilho, R; Fonseca, F; Guimaraes, D
Incidence of lip malignancies in Germany-data from nine population-based cancer registries.
Journal of oral pathology & medicine : official publication of the International Association of Oral Pathologists and the American Academy of Oral Pathology • 2017 • Vol. 46 (9)
BACKGROUND: The objective of this study was to analyse the incidence of lip malignancies in Germany. METHODS: Data from population-based cancer registries covering a population of 39 million inhabita…
Emrich, K; Holleczek, B; Kraywinkel, K
Comparison of the Clinical Outcomes of Patients with Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Tonsil Receiving Postoperative Ipsilateral Versus Bilateral Neck Radiotherapy: A Propensity Score Matching Analysis (KROG 11-07).
Cancer research and treatment • 2017 • Vol. 49 (4)
PURPOSE: The impact of postoperative ipsilateral neck radiotherapy (INRT) versus bilateral neck radiotherapy (BNRT) on the clinical outcomes of patients with tonsillar squamous cell carcinoma was ana…
Ahn, Y; Cho, K; Hah, J
Accuracy and mechanical performance of passivated and conventional fabricated 3-unit fixed dental prosthesis on multi-unit abutments.
Journal of prosthodontic research • 2017 • Vol. 61 (4)
PURPOSE: The aim of this study was to evaluate the fit and mechanical stability of conventional versus passive fitting 3-unit fixed dental prosthesis (FDP) screw-retained on implants. METHODS: Twenty…
Beuer, F; Edelhoff, D; Erdelt, K
Parapharyngeal abscess with tracheal deviation.
Internal and emergency medicine • 2017 • Vol. 12 (7)
Amini, R; Christensen, D; Waterbrook, A
Supersaturated Calcium Phosphate Rinse in Prevention and Treatment of Mucositis in Patients Undergoing Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplant.
Experimental and clinical transplantation : official journal of the Middle East Society for Organ Transplantation • 2017 • Vol. 15 (5)
OBJECTIVES: Mucositis is a common morbidity in patients undergoing bone marrow transplant. Various agents have been used to prevent and treat it with variable success. Here, we assessed the efficacy …
Bhatt, N; Gupta, S; Naithani, R
Establishment and characterization of a squamous cell carcinoma cell line, designated hZK-1, derived from a metastatic lymph node tumor of the tongue.
Human cell • 2017 • Vol. 30 (4)
The hZK-1 cell line was successfully established from the metastatic foci of a lymph node of an 82-year-old Japanese woman with squamous cell carcinoma of the tongue. The pathological diagnosis of th…
Hirabayashi, T; Tachibana, T; Takahashi, H
Decreased expression of SOX7 induces cell proliferation and invasion and correlates with poor prognosis in oral squamous cell carcinoma.
Journal of oral pathology & medicine : official publication of the International Association of Oral Pathologists and the American Academy of Oral Pathology • 2017 • Vol. 46 (9)
BACKGROUND: SOX7, a member of the SOX family of transcription factors, acts as a tumor suppressor in multiple cancers. Downregulation of SOX7 has been reported in advanced tumors and correlates with …
Hong, K; Hong, S; Huh, Y
Combined application of Er:YAG and Nd:YAG lasers in treatment of chronic periodontitis. A split-mouth, single-blind, randomized controlled trial.
Journal of periodontal research • 2017 • Vol. 52 (5)
BACKGROUND: The aim of the present study was to compare the effectiveness of combined Er:YAG and Nd:YAG laser therapy to that of scaling and root planing with hand instruments in non-surgical treatme…
Erbak Yilmaz, H; Koseoglu, S; Saglam, M
Efficacy of Acellular Nerve Allografts in Trigeminal Nerve Reconstruction.
Journal of oral and maxillofacial surgery : official journal of the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons • 2017 • Vol. 75 (10)
PURPOSE: During trigeminal nerve repair, a gap is sometimes encountered that prevents the tension-free apposition of nerve endings. The use of a processed acellular nerve allograft is a novel techniq…
Chuang, S; Yampolsky, A; Ziccardi, V
Orthodontically induced cervical root resorption in humans is associated with the amount of tooth movement.
European journal of orthodontics • 2017 • Vol. 39 (5)
INTRODUCTION: The aim of this study was to investigate the variation in the amount of the orthodontically induced cervical root resorption and the association with several factors, such as the amount…
Dudic, A; Giannopoulou, C; Kiliaridis, S
Does systemic administration of casein phosphopeptides affect orthodontic movement and root resorption in rats?
European journal of orthodontics • 2017 • Vol. 39 (5)
OBJECTIVES: To assess the potential effects of casein phosphopeptides (CPPs) on orthodontically induced iatrogenic root resorption (OIIRR) and orthodontic teeth movement. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Forty…
Almuzian, M; Crowther, L; Darendeliler, M
Digital technique for in vivo assessment of internal and marginal fit of fixed dental prostheses.
The Journal of prosthetic dentistry • 2017 • Vol. 118 (4)
Digital approaches to assess the misfit of fixed dental prostheses have been limited to in vitro evaluation. The present article describes a fully digital technique for the in vivo assessment of the …
Benic, G; Hammerle, C; Park, J
Two-stage implant placement technique for the management of irradiated jaws: An animal study.
The Journal of prosthetic dentistry • 2017 • Vol. 118 (4)
STATEMENT OF PROBLEM: Radiotherapy results in diminished bone remodeling capacity and an elevated risk of osteoradionecrosis, which can negatively influence the survival rate of dental implants. Pati…
Aboushelib, M; Arnaout, M; Elsafi, M
Influence of adhesive cementation systems on the bond strength of relined fiber posts to root dentin.
The Journal of prosthetic dentistry • 2017 • Vol. 118 (4)
STATEMENT OF PROBLEM: Glass fiber post cementation procedures have undergone significant development. Relining the post with composite resin is a technique that aims to reduce resin cement thickness …
Giannini, M; Pacheco, R; Pascon, F