Research Papers
Chronic orofacial pain.
Oral diseases • 2017 • Vol. 23 (5)
The issues specific to trigeminal pain include the complexity of the region, the problematic impact on daily function and significant psychological impact (J Dent, 43, 2015, 1203). By nature of the g…
Renton, T
Immunohistochemical analysis of IL-1 beta in the discs of patients with temporomandibular joint dysfunction.
Cranio : the journal of craniomandibular practice • 2017 • Vol. 35 (4)
PURPOSE: Interleukin-1 beta (IL-1beta) is a cytokine that participates in the regulation of immune responses and inflammatory reactions. It is hypothesized that IL-1 levels may be elevated in patient…
Almeida, L; Cullinan, W; Leonardi, R
Development of quality measurement instruments for root canal treatment.
International endodontic journal • 2017 • Vol. 50 (7)
AIM: To devise measurement instruments for 'quality' of root canal treatment to assess training and outcome of general dental practitioners working within primary care settings. METHOD: Scoring syste…
Briggs, P; Eliyas, S; Gallagher, J
Regulation of inflammation by lipid mediators in oral diseases.
Oral diseases • 2017 • Vol. 23 (5)
Lipid mediators (LM) of inflammation are a class of compounds derived from omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids that play a wide role in modulating inflammatory responses. Some LM possess pro-inflammatory…
Baker, O; Sommakia, S
Response to the Article "Primary Premaxillary Setback and Repair of Bilateral Complete Cleft Lip: Indications, Technique, and Outcomes".
The Cleft palate-craniofacial journal : official publication of the American Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Association • 2017 • Vol. 54 (4)
Berkowitz, S
The efficacy of intra-alveolar 0.2% chlorhexidine gel on alveolar osteitis: a meta-analysis.
Oral diseases • 2017 • Vol. 23 (5)
OBJECTIVES: The objective of this meta-analysis was to assess the effect of 0.2% chlorhexidine gel in preventing alveolar osteitis following mandibular third molar extraction(s). METHODS: PubMed, Coc…
Hu, B; Liu, Y; Song, J
Identification of a combined biomarker for malignant transformation in oral submucous fibrosis.
Journal of oral pathology & medicine : official publication of the International Association of Oral Pathologists and the American Academy of Oral Pathology • 2017 • Vol. 46 (6)
BACKGROUND: Oral submucous fibrosis (OSF) is a chronic progressive disease of the oral cavity that is considered a common potentially malignant disorder in South Asia. Areca nut chewing is the main e…
Bazarsad, S; Illeperuma, R; Jayasinghe, R
Change in children's oral health-related quality of life following dental treatment under general anaesthesia for the management of dental caries: a systematic review.
International journal of paediatric dentistry • 2017 • Vol. 27 (4)
BACKGROUND: Dental caries has significant impact on children and their families and may necessitate treatment under general anaesthesia (GA). The use of oral health-related quality-of-life (OHRQoL) m…
Gilchrist, F; Knapp, R; Marshman, Z
Aesthetic preformed paediatric crowns: systematic review.
International journal of paediatric dentistry • 2017 • Vol. 27 (4)
BACKGROUND: Different aesthetic preformed crowns (APC) are proposed to restore decayed and damaged primary teeth because the stainless steel crowns (SSCs) do not satisfy parents concerned about aesth…
Aiem, E; Muller-Bolla, M; Smail-Faugeron, V
Dental erosion in groups of Yemeni children and adolescents and the modification of an erosion partial recording system.
International journal of paediatric dentistry • 2017 • Vol. 27 (4)
BACKGROUND: The prevalence of dental erosion is rising especially among children and adolescents and its grading needs further investigation. AIMS: To determine the prevalence and severity of dental …
Al-Ashtal, A; Johansson, A; Johansson, A
Intratonsillar abscess, a rare cause of odynophagia.
Acta otorrinolaringologica espanola • 2017 • Vol. 68 (4)
Anaguari, B; Montes, C; Rebollo, J
A practical clinical recording system for cases of desquamative gingivitis.
The British journal of dermatology • 2017 • Vol. 177 (1)
Arduino, P; Broccoletti, R; Sciannameo, V
Is the cause of sensorineural hearing loss in patients with facial schwannomas multifactorial?
The Laryngoscope • 2017 • Vol. 127 (7)
OBJECTIVES: Facial nerve schwannomas (FNSs) and vestibular nerve schwannomas (VNSs) may occupy similar locations in the internal auditory canal (IAC). Risk factors for hearing loss in patients with F…
Gaudin, R; Hadlock, T; Ishai, R
Sore throat following three adult supraglottic airway devices: A randomised controlled trial.
European journal of anaesthesiology • 2017 • Vol. 34 (7)
BACKGROUND: Sore throat is a common complaint after surgery. It affects patient satisfaction and can affect activity after discharge. The supraglottic airway device (SAD) offers an alternative to tra…
Bouvet, S; Bracoud, L; Coussaye, J
Effect of phytic acid etchant on resin-dentin bonding: Monomer penetration and stability of dentin collagen.
Journal of prosthodontic research • 2017 • Vol. 61 (3)
PURPOSE: Phytic acid (IP6) works well as an etchant in dentin bonding to remove the smear layer due to its acidity and chelating effect. This study compared the etching effect of IP6 with phosphoric …
Hiraishi, N; Kong, K; Nassar, M
Precise Placement of Single-Retainer Resin-Bonded Fixed Dental Prostheses with an Innovative Splint Design.
Journal of prosthodontics : official journal of the American College of Prosthodontists • 2017 • Vol. 26 (5)
Single-retainer resin-bonded fixed dental prostheses (RBFDPs) are difficult to position due to the pressure of soft tissue at the pontic area and the single-retainer design. This clinical report desc…
Beuer, F; Edelhoff, D; Guth, J
Bristle splaying and its effect on pre-existing gingival recession-a 12-month randomized controlled trial.
Clinical oral investigations • 2017 • Vol. 21 (6)
OBJECTIVE: The link between bristle splaying and gingival recession is unclear. METHODS: In a 12-month, parallel group, randomized, controlled clinical trial, 110 systemically healthy participants wi…
Bielfeldt, J; Dorfer, C; Graetz, C
Reliability of clinical crown center to predict marginal ridge leveling.
The Angle orthodontist • 2017 • Vol. 87 (4)
OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the null hypothesis that there is no difference between the vertical compensation necessary to level the clinical crown centers and that required to level the marginal ridges. …
Barros, S; Chiqueto, K; Ferreira, E
Clasp fabrication using one-process molding by repeated laser sintering and high-speed milling.
Journal of prosthodontic research • 2017 • Vol. 61 (3)
PURPOSE: A single machine platform that integrates repeated laser sintering and high-speed milling for one-process molding has been developed. METHODS: The Akers clasp was designed using the CAD syst…
Nakata, T; Ohkubo, C; Shimpo, H
CAD/CAM milled removable complete dentures: an in vitro evaluation of trueness.
Clinical oral investigations • 2017 • Vol. 21 (6)
OBJECTIVES: This study aimed to compare the trueness of one type of CAD/CAM milled complete removable dental prostheses (CRDPs) with injection-molding and conventionally manufactured CRDPs. MATERIALS…
Cantin, Y; Gjengedal, H; Mehl, A