Research Papers
Stimulation of morphofunctional repair of the facial nerve with photobiomodulation, using the end-to-side technique or a new heterologous fibrin sealant.
Journal of photochemistry and photobiology. B, Biology • 2017 • Vol. 175
This research evaluated the influence of Photobiomodulation Therapy (PBMT) on lesions of the facial nerve repaired with the end-to-side technique or coaptation with a new heterologous fibrin sealant.…
Andreo, J; Barraviera, B; Buchaim, D
Identification of CALM as the potential serum biomarker for predicting the recurrence of nasopharyngeal carcinoma using a mass spectrometry-based comparative proteomic approach.
International journal of molecular medicine • 2017 • Vol. 40 (4)
To date, there are no serum biomarkers available for the prediction of recurrent nasopharyngeal carcinoma (rNPC). The diagnosis of rNPC mostly depends on imaging and biopsy of diseased tissue; howeve…
Li, L; Li, X; Liang, Z
Rab5a is overexpressed in oral cancer and promotes invasion through ERK/MMP signaling.
Molecular medicine reports • 2017 • Vol. 16 (4)
Ras-related protein Rab-5A (Rab5a) has been identified to be overexpressed in several types of human cancer. However, its clinical significance and biological roles in oral cancer remain unclear. In …
Ai, H; Lu, C; Zhang, D
Effect of orthodontic force on the expression of PI3K, Akt, and P70S6 K in the human periodontal ligament during orthodontic loading.
Cell biochemistry and function • 2017 • Vol. 35 (7)
The mammalian target of rapamycin (mTOR) is an atypical serine/threonine protein kinases involved in the regulation of cell growth, proliferation, and differentiation through the PI3K/Akt/mTOR/P70S6 …
Liu, Y; Muhammed, F; Shen, J
Craniofacial and Dental Features in Six Children With Cherubism.
The Journal of craniofacial surgery • 2017 • Vol. 28 (7)
Cherubism is an autosomal-dominant benign bone disorder, characterized by fibro-osseous lesions in the mandible and maxilla commonly caused by mutations in the SH3-binding protein 2-gene. The purpose…
Arte, S; Kemola, W; Stoor, P
Surgical Tip for Prevention of Lip Injury During Orthognathic and Facial Bone Contouring Surgery.
The Journal of craniofacial surgery • 2017 • Vol. 28 (7)
Iatrogenic lip injury is a rather common complication after facial bone surgery, but is usually treated lightly by the surgeon compared with other more severe functional complications. However, these…
Lee, T; Park, S
Cervical Necrotizing Fasciitis of Odontogenic Origin and Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy.
The Journal of craniofacial surgery • 2017 • Vol. 28 (7)
Necrotizing fasciitis (NF) is an infection of the soft tissues pathology with high mortality that spreads through the fascial planes and rarely seen in head and neck region. The cause of infection is…
Erdur, Z; Gozen, E; Inan, C
Effects of microvascular decompression on depression and anxiety in trigeminal neuralgia: A prospective cohort study focused on risk factors and prognosis.
Clinical neurology and neurosurgery • 2017 • Vol. 161
OBJECTIVE: Patients with trigeminal neuralgia (TN) often develop a terrible fear of triggering pain, which may lead to depression and anxiety, exerting a negative effect on their quality of life. Thi…
Cheng, J; Hui, X; Lei, D
Evaluation of caffeine versus codeine for pain and swelling management after implant surgeries: A triple blind clinical trial.
Journal of cranio-maxillo-facial surgery : official publication of the European Association for Cranio-Maxillo-Facial Surgery • 2017 • Vol. 45 (10)
INTRODUCTION: There are controversies in recent studies over the application of NSAIDs for controlling pain and swelling after implant surgeries for osseointegration. The aim of this study was to com…
Afrasiabi, H; Doaltian Shirvan, I; Hashemipour, M
A customised digitally engineered solution for fixed dental rehabilitation in severe bone deficiency: A new innovative line extension in implant dentistry.
Journal of cranio-maxillo-facial surgery : official publication of the European Association for Cranio-Maxillo-Facial Surgery • 2017 • Vol. 45 (10)
OBJECTIVES: Numerous procedures including soft and hard tissue reconstructions are necessary to allow for final implant-borne dental rehabilitation in patients with severe alveolar atrophy or resecte…
Gellrich, N; Jehn, P; Pott, P
Efficacy of AMC/DCBA lozenges for sore throat: A systematic review and meta-analysis.
International journal of clinical practice • 2017 • Vol. 71 (10)
BACKGROUND: Lozenges containing Amylmetacresol and 2,4-Dichlorobenzylalcohol (AMC/DCBA, eg Strepsils((R)) ) are marketed as a remedy for acute sore throat. This over-the-counter formulation has antis…
Baumeister, S; Chenot, J; Hauptmann-Voss, A
Allergic contact stomatitis caused by camphorquinone in a light cure periodontal dressing.
Contact dermatitis • 2017 • Vol. 77 (4)
Bapat, R; Chaubal, T; Shetty, D
Bioactive Dental Composites and Bonding Agents Having Remineralizing and Antibacterial Characteristics.
Dental clinics of North America • 2017 • Vol. 61 (4)
Current dental restorative materials are typically inert and replace missing tooth structures. This article reviews efforts in the development of a new generation of bioactive materials designed to n…
Bai, Y; Reynolds, M; Weir, M
An Overview of Dental Adhesive Systems and the Dynamic Tooth-Adhesive Interface.
Dental clinics of North America • 2017 • Vol. 61 (4)
From the conception of resin-enamel adhesion to today's contemporary dental adhesive systems, clinicians are no longer afraid of exploring the many advantages brought by adhesive restorative concepts…
Bedran-Russo, A; Leme-Kraus, A; Teixeira, E
Light Curing in Dentistry.
Dental clinics of North America • 2017 • Vol. 61 (4)
The ability to light cure resins 'on demand' in the mouth has revolutionized dentistry. However, there is a widespread lack of understanding of what is required for successful light curing in the mou…
Price, R
Dental Impression Materials and Techniques.
Dental clinics of North America • 2017 • Vol. 61 (4)
Dental impression making is the process of creating a negative form of the teeth and oral tissues, into which gypsum or other die materials can be processed to create working analogues. Contemporary …
Bompolaki, D; Garaicoa, J; Punj, A
Dental Implants.
Dental clinics of North America • 2017 • Vol. 61 (4)
Systematic reviews of literature over the period between 2008 and 2017 are discussed regarding clinical evidence for the factors affecting survival and failure of dental implants. The factors address…
Griggs, J
Does hypodontia of primary canines result in delayed dental development?
European archives of paediatric dentistry : official journal of the European Academy of Paediatric Dentistry • 2017 • Vol. 18 (5)
Jayaraman, J; Mallineni, S
Canalicular adenoma: A systematic review.
Journal of cranio-maxillo-facial surgery : official publication of the European Association for Cranio-Maxillo-Facial Surgery • 2017 • Vol. 45 (10)
OBJECTIVE: Canalicular adenoma (CA) is an uncommon but unique benign tumor of salivary gland origin. It is the third most common benign tumor of minor salivary glands, representing less than 1% of al…
Gomez, R; Peraza, A; Wright, J
Development of EMab-51, a Sensitive and Specific Anti-Epidermal Growth Factor Receptor Monoclonal Antibody in Flow Cytometry, Western Blot, and Immunohistochemistry.
Monoclonal antibodies in immunodiagnosis and immunotherapy • 2017 • Vol. 36 (5)
The epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) is a member of the human epidermal growth factor receptor (HER) family of receptor tyrosine kinases and is involved in cell growth and differentiation. EGF…
Chang, Y; Fujii, Y; Handa, S