Research Papers
The Effect of Microvascular Decompression on Hemifacial Spasm With Atherosclerosis of Vertebral Artery.
The Journal of craniofacial surgery • 2017 • Vol. 28 (6)
BACKGROUND: Microvascular decompression (MVD) is the most useful treatment for hemifacial spasm (HFS). In patients of vertebral artery (VA) compression of the facial nerve, MVD is often difficult. Ma…
Li, S; Tang, Y; Xu, L
Diagnostic Classification and Design Considerations for Implant-Supported Fixed Partial Dentures and Screw Access Channel: The ABC/PBC and SAC Classifications.
The International journal of prosthodontics • 2017 • Vol. 30 (5)
Logical categorization of implant-supported fixed partial dentures (ISFPDs) based on implant angulation, abutment type, and screw access channel (SAC) design for screw-retained restoration is not ava…
AlBader, B; AlHelal, A; Clark, J
Change in lip closing force in Classes II and III malocclusion before and after sagittal split ramus osteotomy with Le Fort I osteotomy.
Journal of cranio-maxillo-facial surgery : official publication of the European Association for Cranio-Maxillo-Facial Surgery • 2017 • Vol. 45 (9)
PURPOSE: The purpose of this study was to examine lip closing force in Class II and III patients before and after orthognathic surgery. SUBJECT AND METHODS: The subjects were 45 patients (15 Class II…
Fukaya, K; Hiraide, R; Hotta, A
Repairing class II restorations seems to increase the longevity of direct class II restorations, but the benefit may vary substantially depending on the operator.
Journal of the American Dental Association (1939) • 2017 • Vol. 148 (9)
Brignardello-Petersen, R
Age assessment in canine and premolar by cervical axial sections of cone-beam computed tomography.
Legal medicine (Tokyo, Japan) • 2017 • Vol. 28
Age estimation in adults is a challenge in both anthropological and forensic situations compared to sub-adults age estimation. The present study explored, for the first time, the cervical zone of sin…
Aissaoui, A; Belhadj, M; Ben Amor, F
Bone invasion by oral squamous cell carcinoma: Molecular alterations leading to osteoclastogenesis - a review of literature.
Journal of cranio-maxillo-facial surgery : official publication of the European Association for Cranio-Maxillo-Facial Surgery • 2017 • Vol. 45 (9)
Oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC) is a growing problem globally. OSCC often arises in close anatomical relation to the jaws and may invade the bone. Bone invasion by OSCC has major implications on …
Kessler, P; Speel, E; Vaassen, L
The Benefit of Early Preventive Dental Care for Children.
JAMA pediatrics • 2017 • Vol. 171 (9)
Webman, M
The Benefit of Early Preventive Dental Care for Children.
JAMA pediatrics • 2017 • Vol. 171 (9)
Gerald, J
Surgical Management of Supraglottic Stenosis Using Intubationless Optiflow.
The Annals of otology, rhinology, and laryngology • 2017 • Vol. 126 (9)
OBJECTIVE: Airway management during endoscopic surgical treatment of supraglottic and pharyngeal stenosis is often challenging and can be accomplished by various means, including tracheostomy, jet ve…
Jeffery, C; Sung, C; Tam, K
Oral Manifestations of Immunologically Mediated Diseases.
Atlas of the oral and maxillofacial surgery clinics of North America • 2017 • Vol. 25 (2)
Bradley, G; Johnson, L; Leong, I
Oral Complications of Multiorgan Disorders.
Atlas of the oral and maxillofacial surgery clinics of North America • 2017 • Vol. 25 (2)
Bowers, L; Brennan, M
Head and Neck Manifestations of Endocrine Disorders.
Atlas of the oral and maxillofacial surgery clinics of North America • 2017 • Vol. 25 (2)
Farag, A
Oral Complications of Dermatologic Disorders.
Atlas of the oral and maxillofacial surgery clinics of North America • 2017 • Vol. 25 (2)
Arduino, P
Maxillary tooth transposition: A report of two cases.
International orthodontics • 2017 • Vol. 15 (3)
Among eruption anomalies, tooth transposition is considered the most difficult to manage clinically and represent a real challenge for the clinician. Uncorrected, the results are often both functiona…
Hlayhel, J; Nabbout, F; Skaf, Z
KommonBase - A precise direct bonding system for labial fixed appliances.
International orthodontics • 2017 • Vol. 15 (3)
"KommonBase" is a system designed to customize the bracket base by means of an extended resin base covering the tooth. This system enables precise bracket placement and accurate fit on teeth. Moreove…
Komori, A; Miyashita, W; Takemoto, K
Evaluation of the Xpert(R) HPV assay in the detection of Human Papillomavirus in formalin-fixed paraffin-embedded oropharyngeal carcinomas.
Oral oncology • 2017 • Vol. 72
OBJECTIVES: The increasing incidence of HPV-related Oropharyngeal Squamous Cell Carcinoma (OPSCC) and the improved survival of HPV-positive OPSCC highlight the need for effective tools in evaluating …
Benevolo, M; Covello, R; Dona, M
Nomogram for risk prediction of malignant transformation in oral leukoplakia patients using combined biomarkers.
Oral oncology • 2017 • Vol. 72
OBJECTIVE: Squamous cell carcinomas (SCC) are the most common malignancies in the oral mucosa; these carcinomas have been preceded by potentially malignant oral disorders (PMODs), mostly oral leukopl…
Bazarsad, S; Kim, J; Kim, K
Prognostic factors and occult nodal disease in mucoepidermoid carcinoma of the oral cavity and oropharynx: An analysis of the National Cancer Database.
Oral oncology • 2017 • Vol. 72
OBJECTIVES: Mucoepidermoid carcinoma (MEC) is an uncommon malignancy that most commonly occurs in the parotid gland followed by the minor salivary glands of the upper aerodigestive tract, most notabl…
Day, T; Ellis, M; Graboyes, E
Impact of dose volume parameters and clinical factors on acute radiation oral mucositis for locally advanced nasopharyngeal carcinoma patients treated with concurrent intensity-modulated radiation therapy and chemoradiotherapy.
Oral oncology • 2017 • Vol. 72
PURPOSE: To prospectively identify the predictive value of different dosimetric parameters and also assess the predictors of acute radiation oral mucositis (ROM). METHODS: In accordance with the RTOG…
Chen, M; Chen, X; Chen, Y
Relevance of chromosomal band 11q13 in oral carcinogenesis: An update of current knowledge.
Oral oncology • 2017 • Vol. 72
An important event in oral carcinogenesis is the amplification of chromosomal band 11q13, in which numerous oncogenes and some tumor-suppressor genes are localized and frequently co-amplified during …
Ayen, A; Gil-Montoya, J; Gonzalez-Moles, M