Research Papers
Evaluation of the effect of tacrolimus on periodontitis induced in rats.
Archives of oral biology • 2017 • Vol. 80
OBJECTIVE: This study was to investigate the effect of tacrolimus (FK506) on periodontitis induced in rats. DESIGN: Periodontal disease was induced in 30 Wistar rats which were then randomly divided …
Barbosa, T; Brandao Peixoto, M; Cimoes, R
An anatomical subunit-based outcome assessment scale for bilateral cleft lip and palate.
International journal of oral and maxillofacial surgery • 2017 • Vol. 46 (8)
As there is currently no internationally accepted outcome measurement tool available for complete bilateral cleft lip and palate (CBCLP), the goal of this prospective study was to develop a numerical…
Bitra, S; Bonanthaya, K; Fudalej, P
Nodular oncocytic hyperplasia: Can cytomorphology allow for the preoperative diagnosis of a nonneoplastic salivary disease?
Cancer cytopathology • 2017 • Vol. 125 (8)
BACKGROUND: Nodular oncocytic hyperplasia (oncocytosis) of the salivary glands is a benign process that does not inherently require surgical excision. However, cytologic findings in fine-needle aspir…
Ali, S; Bishop, J; Faquin, W
Effects of a Community-Based Program for Oral Health and Nutrition on Cost-Effectiveness by Preventing Disability in Japanese Frail Elderly: A Quasi-Experimental Study Using Propensity Score Matching.
Journal of the American Medical Directors Association • 2017 • Vol. 18 (8)
OBJECTIVE: In the Japanese Long-Term Care Insurance (LTCI) system, a community-based program for oral health and nutrition (OHN program) has been implemented with the aim of reducing incident disabil…
Sugawara, Y; Sugiyama, K; Tomata, Y
Treatment outcomes of archwise distraction osteogenesis in mandibular dentoalveolar retrognathia cases.
International journal of oral and maxillofacial surgery • 2017 • Vol. 46 (8)
The aim of this study was to describe the treatment of class II malocclusion by sagittal advancement of the alveolar bone in the symphyseal area using an intraoral archwise distractor device and to d…
Acar, Y; Erverdi, A; Sener, B
Comparison of Selected Protein Levels in Tumour and Surgical Margin in a Group of Patients with Oral Cavity Cancer.
Biochemical genetics • 2017 • Vol. 55 (4)
Oral cavity cancer belongs to head-and-neck squamous cell carcinoma group. The purpose of the study was to assess the levels of certain proteins in a tumour and surgical margin in a group of patients…
Choreza, P; Cuber, P; Fronczek, M
Acceptability comparison between Hawley retainers and vacuum-formed retainers in orthodontic adult patients: a single-centre, randomized controlled trial.
European journal of orthodontics • 2017 • Vol. 39 (4)
BACKGROUND: Hawley retainers (HRs) and vacuum formed retainers (VFRs) are the most commonly used removable retainers in the orthodontic practice. Patients' cooperation in wearing these appliances is …
Hajeer, M; Muessig, D; Saleh, M
Three-dimensional surgical modelling with an open-source software protocol: study of precision and reproducibility in mandibular reconstruction with the fibula free flap.
International journal of oral and maxillofacial surgery • 2017 • Vol. 46 (8)
Very few surgical teams currently use totally independent and free solutions to perform three-dimensional (3D) surgical modelling for osseous free flaps in reconstructive surgery. This study assessed…
Bandini, C; Ganry, L; Hersant, B
Can Preoperative Intramuscular Single-Dose Dexamethasone Improve Patient-Centered Outcomes Following Third Molar Surgery?
Journal of oral and maxillofacial surgery : official journal of the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons • 2017 • Vol. 75 (8)
PURPOSE: Because of increased attention focused on administering dexamethasone to treat third molar surgical complications, this study investigated the efficacy of single-dose dexamethasone in managi…
Al-Dajani, M
Spectrophotometric analysis of fluorescent zirconia abutments compared to "conventional" zirconia abutments: A within subject controlled clinical trial.
Clinical implant dentistry and related research • 2017 • Vol. 19 (4)
BACKGROUND: Zirconia abutments are frequently used for implant-supported single crowns. Even though demonstrating esthetic benefits compared to metal abutments, zirconia abutments lead to an increase…
Gamper, F; Hammerle, C; Sailer, I
Biomarkers and Bacteria Around Implants and Natural Teeth in the Same Individuals.
Journal of periodontology • 2017 • Vol. 88 (8)
BACKGROUND: This cross-sectional study assesses cytokine levels in peri-implant crevicular fluid (PICF)/gingival crevicular fluid (GCF) and a selection of subgingival/submucosal plaque bacteria from …
Buduneli, N; Gumus, P; Gurlek, O
Leptin Overexpression in Bone Marrow Stromal Cells Promotes Periodontal Regeneration in a Rat Model of Osteoporosis.
Journal of periodontology • 2017 • Vol. 88 (8)
BACKGROUND: Osteoporosis is associated with widespread periodontitis and impaired periodontal healing. However, there is a lack of information about the outcomes of regenerative approaches under the …
Chen, Y; Du, Z; Jiang, J
Parotid gland involvement as an initial presentation of papillary thyroid carcinoma.
International journal of oral and maxillofacial surgery • 2017 • Vol. 46 (8)
Papillary thyroid carcinoma (PTC) is the most differentiated malignant thyroid neoplasm. Local metastases of PTC commonly occur in the regional lymph nodes, while distant metastases are mainly to the…
Demirci, E; Gozeler, M; Kilic, K
Successful treatment of a rare case of ameloblastic fibrosarcoma with radiation therapy.
Strahlentherapie und Onkologie : Organ der Deutschen Rontgengesellschaft ... [et al] • 2017 • Vol. 193 (8)
Sarcomas are rare diseases of the head and neck region, representing around 1% of all malignancies. Amongst them, ameloblastic fibrosarcoma (AFS) is of even greater rarity, with less than 100 cases r…
Eich, H; Oertel, M; Reinartz, G
Outcome of three screening questions for temporomandibular disorders (3Q/TMD) on clinical decision-making.
Journal of oral rehabilitation • 2017 • Vol. 44 (8)
Patients with temporomandibular disorders (TMD) seem to go undetected and not adequately managed within dentistry. To identify these patients, three screening questions (3Q/TMD) have been introduced …
Haggman-Henrikson, B; Lobbezoo, F; Lovgren, A
Promoter methylation of MGMT in oral carcinoma: A population-based study and meta-analysis.
Archives of oral biology • 2017 • Vol. 80
INTRODUCTION: The relevance of DNA methylation of O(6)-methylguanine-DNA methyltransferase (MGMT) in relation to several cancers and other disorders has been extensively explored in several cancer ty…
Jayaprakash, C; Radhakrishnan, R; Ray, S
The immune microenvironment of HPV-negative oral squamous cell carcinoma from never-smokers and never-drinkers patients suggests higher clinical benefit of IDO1 and PD1/PD-L1 blockade.
Annals of oncology : official journal of the European Society for Medical Oncology • 2017 • Vol. 28 (8)
BACKGROUND: Never-smokers and never-drinkers patients (NSND) suffering from oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC) are epidemiologically different from smokers drinkers (SD). We therefore hypothesized t…
Albaret, M; Bendriss-Vermare, N; Bertolus, C
Changes in the distributions of fluorine-18-labelled fluoro-2-deoxy-d-glucose accumulation into tongue-related muscles after dissection in patients with tongue cancer.
Dento maxillo facial radiology • 2017 • Vol. 46 (6)
OBJECTIVES: To elucidate the changes in the distributions of fluorine-18-labelled fluoro-2-deoxy-d-glucose ((18)F-FDG) accumulation in the tongue muscles of patients following four kinds of surgical …
Habu, M; Joujima, T; Kawanabe, N
Gene expression in peri-implant crevicular fluid of smokers and nonsmokers. 1. The early phase of osseointegration.
Clinical implant dentistry and related research • 2017 • Vol. 19 (4)
BACKGROUND: Smoking is a risk factor for dental implants. The mechanisms behind the impact of smoking on osseointegration are not fully understood. PURPOSE: To investigate the initial molecular and c…
Omar, O; Sayardoust, S; Thomsen, P
Variable expressivity of TCTEX1D2 mutations and a possible pathogenic link of molar-incisor malformation to ciliary dysfunction.
Archives of oral biology • 2017 • Vol. 80
OBJECTIVE: Clarification of the molecular basis of a ciliopathy associated with molar-incisor malformation in a consanguineous Turkish family. DESIGN: Full dental and clinical examinations, histologi…
Bosshardt, D; Glueckert, R; Kapferer-Seebacher, I