Research Papers
Does Low-Level Laser Therapy Enhance the Efficiency of Orthodontic Dental Alignment? Results from a Randomized Pilot Study.
Photomedicine and laser surgery • 2017 • Vol. 35 (8)
OBJECTIVE: To assess if low-level laser therapy (LLLT) enhances the efficiency of orthodontic dental alignment. BACKGROUND: There is no evidence of the effect of LLLT on the orthodontic treatment tim…
Caccianiga, G; Cordasco, G; Lo Giudice, A
Rosuvastatin promotes benefits on induced periodontitis in hypertensive rats.
Journal of periodontal research • 2017 • Vol. 52 (4)
BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE: The potential benefits of statins in modulating periodontal disease is supported by in vitro and clinical studies showing statins can induce a lower expression of proinflamm…
Apolinario Vieira, G; Fernandes, P; Furlaneto, F
Confirmation of the eighth edition of the AJCC/UICC TNM staging system for HPV-mediated oropharyngeal cancer in Japan.
International journal of clinical oncology • 2017 • Vol. 22 (4)
BACKGROUND: Several studies have demonstrated that the seventh edition of the American Joint Committee on Cancer/American Joint Committee on Cancer (AJCC/UICC) TNM staging system does not consistentl…
Fukuda, S; Hatakeyama, H; Homma, A
Oral health conceptual knowledge and its relationships with oral health outcomes: Findings from a Multi-site Health Literacy Study.
Community dentistry and oral epidemiology • 2017 • Vol. 45 (4)
OBJECTIVES: In 2010, a health literacy instrument designed to measure oral health conceptual knowledge was introduced. This developmental work was limited in that it included a relatively small and h…
Atchison, K; Azzo, S; Chen, H
BOTOX-A injection of salivary glands for drooling.
Journal of pediatric surgery • 2017 • Vol. 52 (8)
BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE: Drooling is a challenging entity to manage. Botulinum toxin A (BOTOX-A) infiltration of salivary glands is a promising alternative to surgical treatment. This study aims to as…
Alvarenga, A; Campos, M; Dias, M
Healing of Postextraction Sockets Preserved With Autologous Platelet Concentrates. A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.
Journal of oral and maxillofacial surgery : official journal of the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons • 2017 • Vol. 75 (8)
PURPOSE: The true benefit of autologous platelet concentrates (APCs) for enhancing the healing of postextraction sites is still a matter of debate, and in recent years several clinical trials have ad…
Bucchi, C; Corbella, S; Del Fabbro, M
The interpersonal work of dental conscious sedation: A qualitative analysis.
Community dentistry and oral epidemiology • 2017 • Vol. 45 (4)
AIMS: Whilst there is a considerable body of literature examining the pharmacology of conscious sedation, the social tasks required to successfully provide conscious sedation have not been reported. …
Chadwick, B; Pugsley, L; Woolley, S
Effectiveness of adjunctive interventions for accelerating orthodontic tooth movement: a systematic review of systematic reviews.
Journal of oral rehabilitation • 2017 • Vol. 44 (8)
This study was aimed to summarise published systematic reviews (SRs) that assess the effects of adjunctive interventions on the acceleration of orthodontic tooth movement (OTM). Electronic and manual…
Li, H; Li, X; Li, Y
The Effect of Furlow Palatoplasty Timing on Speech Outcomes in Submucous Cleft Palate.
Annals of plastic surgery • 2017 • Vol. 79 (2)
BACKGROUND: Because some patients with submucous cleft palate (SMCP) are asymptomatic, surgical treatment is conventionally delayed until hypernasal resonance is identified during speech production. …
Bartlett, S; Cohen, M; Jackson, O
Arresting simulated dentine caries with adjunctive application of silver nitrate solution and sodium fluoride varnish: an in vitro study.
International dental journal • 2017 • Vol. 67 (4)
PURPOSE: The aim of this in vitro study was to assess the ability of silver nitrate solution, followed by sodium fluoride varnish, to arrest caries. METHODS: Dentine slices were prepared and deminera…
Chu, C; Li, Q; Lo, E
The modified temporalis muscle flap in reconstruction of palate and temporal deformity.
Acta oto-laryngologica • 2017 • Vol. 137 (8)
PURPOSE: The purpose of this article was to introduce a modified temporalis muscle flap (TMF) which was used to reconstruct palate and temporal deformity. PATIENT AND METHODS: This was a retrospectiv…
Chen, X; Liu, W; Ni, X
GLI-mediated Keratin 17 expression promotes tumor cell growth through the anti-apoptotic function in oral squamous cell carcinomas.
Journal of cancer research and clinical oncology • 2017 • Vol. 143 (8)
PURPOSE: Keratin 17 (KRT17) has been suggested as a potential diagnostic marker of squamous cell carcinoma including oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC). The current study was conducted to clarify th…
Abe, M; Fujii, S; Hasegawa, K
A retrospective study comparing the outcomes and toxicities of intensity-modulated radiotherapy versus two-dimensional conventional radiotherapy for the treatment of children and adolescent nasopharyngeal carcinoma.
Journal of cancer research and clinical oncology • 2017 • Vol. 143 (8)
PURPOSE: To compare the clinical outcomes and toxicities of two-dimensional conventional radiotherapy (2D-CRT) and intensity-modulated radiotherapy (IMRT) for the treatment of children and adolescent…
Cao, K; Guo, X; Huang, P
Histological assessment of regenerative endodontic treatment in animal studies with different scaffolds: A systematic review.
Dental traumatology : official publication of International Association for Dental Traumatology • 2017 • Vol. 33 (4)
BACKGROUND/AIM: The concept of regenerative endodontic procedures remains controversial. The aim of this study was to evaluate the histology of the tissues formed in immature animal teeth with necrot…
Altaii, M; Richards, L; Rossi-Fedele, G
The risk of healing complications in primary teeth with extrusive or lateral luxation-A retrospective cohort study.
Dental traumatology : official publication of International Association for Dental Traumatology • 2017 • Vol. 33 (4)
BACKGROUND/AIM: Traumatic dental injuries (TDI) in the primary dentition occur frequently. Long-term complications may potentially cause damage to the permanent successor. The aim of this study was t…
Andreasen, J; Blanche, P; Lauridsen, E
De novo synthetic short antimicrobial peptides against cariogenic bacteria.
Archives of oral biology • 2017 • Vol. 80
OBJECTIVE: Antimicrobial peptides (AMPs) have shown the ability to inhibit planktonic bacteria and biofilms. The objectives of this study were to de novo design and synthesize a series of cationic, a…
Ding, L; Fan, Y; Ren, Q
Kinetics of the Human Papillomavirus Type 16 E6 Antibody Response Prior to Oropharyngeal Cancer.
Journal of the National Cancer Institute • 2017 • Vol. 109 (8)
BACKGROUND: In a European cohort, it was previously reported that 35% of oropharyngeal cancer (OPC) patients were human papillomavirus type-16 (HPV16) seropositive up to 10 years before diagnosis vs …
Brennan, P; Check, D; Freedman, N
Risk of Periodontal Disease in Patients With Asthma: A Nationwide Population-Based Retrospective Cohort Study.
Journal of periodontology • 2017 • Vol. 88 (8)
BACKGROUND: Studies have reported an association between asthma and oral diseases, including periodontal diseases. The aim of this retrospective study is to investigate risk of periodontal diseases f…
Chang, P; Hsia, T; Hsu, W
Surgical Uprighting Is a Successful Procedure for Management of Impacted Mandibular Second Molars.
Journal of oral and maxillofacial surgery : official journal of the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons • 2017 • Vol. 75 (8)
PURPOSE: Impacted mandibular second molars can cause caries and root resorption on adjacent molars and can lengthen orthodontic treatment. Surgical uprighting is one management option. The purposes o…
Dang, R; Padwa, B; Resnick, C
Immunohistochemistry Analysis of CD44, EGFR, and p16 in Oral Cavity and Oropharyngeal Squamous Cell Carcinoma.
Otolaryngology--head and neck surgery : official journal of American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery • 2017 • Vol. 157 (2)
Objectives We analyze the relationship between CD44, epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR), and p16 expression in oral cavity and oropharyngeal cancers in a diverse population. We also describe whe…
Cohen, E; Franzmann, E; Freiser, M