Research Papers
Oral health of adult patients undergoing hematopoietic cell transplantation. Pre-transplant assessment and care.
Annals of hematology • 2017 • Vol. 96 (7)
Hematopoietic cell transplantation (HCT) is now one of the frequent procedures used for treatment of malignant and non-malignant blood diseases, autoimmune disorders, and certain solid tumors. Despit…
Boguslawska-Kapala, A; Golabek, H; Halaburda, K
Prevalence of secondary Sjogren's syndrome in Indian patients with rheumatoid arthritis: a single-center study.
International journal of rheumatic diseases • 2017 • Vol. 20 (7)
AIM: To assess the prevalence of secondary Sjogren's syndrome (sSS) and its association with joint damage in patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) from northern India. METHODS: Patients included ha…
Dhir, V; Gupta, A; Santosh, K
Dysbiosis of oral buccal mucosa microbiota in patients with oral lichen planus.
Oral diseases • 2017 • Vol. 23 (5)
OBJECTIVE: The bacterial community structure of buccal mucosa in patients with oral lichen planus was evaluated and compared with healthy control. SUBJECTS AND METHODS: Buccal scraping samples have b…
Fei, J; Gong, D; He, Y
Intra-oral administration of rebamipide liquid prevents tongue injuries induced by X-ray irradiation in rats.
Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer • 2017 • Vol. 25 (7)
PURPOSE: Oral mucositis is a common and serious side effect in patients who undergo cytotoxic cancer therapies. The purpose of this study was to investigate the preventive effects of rebamipide on ra…
Nakashima, T; Sakurai, K; Uematsu, N
Types of tooth movement, bodily or tipping, do not affect the displacement of the tooth's center of resistance but do affect the alveolar bone resorption.
The Angle orthodontist • 2017 • Vol. 87 (4)
OBJECTIVE: To investigate how types of tooth movement, bodily or tipping, influence the displacement of the center of resistance in teeth and alveolar bone resorption. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Ten-week…
Arita, K; Hamanaka, R; Hashimoto, M
International Head and Neck Cancer Epidemiology Consortium: Update No. 23.
Head & neck • 2017 • Vol. 39 (7)
The value of the Prognostic Nutritional Index (PNI) in predicting outcomes and guiding the treatment strategy of nasopharyngeal carcinoma (NPC) patients receiving intensity-modulated radiotherapy (IMRT) with or without chemotherapy.
Journal of cancer research and clinical oncology • 2017 • Vol. 143 (7)
PURPOSE: The purpose of this study was to investigate the significance of the Prognostic Nutritional Index (PNI) in predicting prognoses and guiding treatment choices of nasopharyngeal carcinoma (NPC…
Deng, X; Guo, X; Han, F
Effects of Two Diode Lasers With and Without Photosensitization on Contaminated Implant Surfaces: An Ex Vivo Study.
Photomedicine and laser surgery • 2017 • Vol. 35 (7)
OBJECTIVE: The aim of this ex vivo study is to assess decontamination potential of two different diode laser wavelengths, with or without the aid of photodynamic therapy, on dental implant surfaces a…
Andreana, S; Hatton, M; Mang, T
The effects of paroxetine and amitriptyline on the upper esophageal sphincter (UES) pressure and its natural history in globus pharyngeus.
Digestive and liver disease : official journal of the Italian Society of Gastroenterology and the Italian Association for the Study of the Liver • 2017 • Vol. 49 (7)
BACKGROUND: Antidepressant agents have been shown to be an effective and safe treatment method for patients with globus. However, there are few clinical trials dedicated to studying the effects of an…
Chen, D; Jia, L; Jiang, S
Multi-institutional Randomized Trial Testing the Utility of an Interactive Three-dimensional Contouring Atlas Among Radiation Oncology Residents.
International journal of radiation oncology, biology, physics • 2017 • Vol. 98 (3)
PURPOSE: The delivery of safe and effective radiation therapy relies on accurate target delineation, particularly in the era of highly conformal treatment techniques. Current contouring resources are…
Brower, J; Bykowski, J; Chapman, T
Sealing ability and adaptation of root-end filling materials in cavities prepared with different techniques.
Microscopy research and technique • 2017 • Vol. 80 (7)
The aim of this study was to evaluate the sealing ability and marginal adaptation of calcium silicate-based cements (CSCs) in root-end cavities prepared by ultrasonic and laser tips. A total of 72 ex…
Gorduysus, M; Kucukkaya Eren, S; Sahin, C
Type I interferon signature may influence the effect of belimumab on immunoglobulin levels, including rheumatoid factor in Sjogren's syndrome.
Clinical and experimental rheumatology • 2017 • Vol. 35 (4)
De Vita, S; Gandolfo, S; Mavragani, C
Expression of neprilysin in periodontitis-affected gingival tissues.
Archives of oral biology • 2017 • Vol. 79
OBJECTIVE: Although the pathogeneses of Alzheimer's disease (AD) and periodontal diseases have overlapping features, including ageing and chronic inflammation, the association between AD and periodon…
Kubota, T; Maruyama, S; Morozumi, T
Current and future techniques for human papilloma virus (HPV) testing in oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma.
European archives of oto-rhino-laryngology : official journal of the European Federation of Oto-Rhino-Laryngological Societies (EUFOS) : affiliated with the German Society for Oto-Rhino-Laryngology - Head and Neck Surgery • 2017 • Vol. 274 (7)
Despite a reduction in smoking and alcohol consumption, the incidence of oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma (OPSCC) is rising. This is attributed to human papilloma virus (HPV) infection and scree…
Fraser, L; Mawby, T; Moller, H
Patterns of non-syndromic permanent tooth agenesis in a large orthodontic population.
Archives of oral biology • 2017 • Vol. 79
OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study is to explore patterns of non-syndromic permanent tooth agenesis in a large orthodontic patient group. DESIGN: A record review was performed in various orthodontic cl…
Gkantidis, N; Kanavakis, G; Karamolegkou, M
Anemia and hematinic deficiencies in oral mucosal disease patients with microcytosis.
Journal of the Formosan Medical Association = Taiwan yi zhi • 2017 • Vol. 116 (7)
BACKGROUND/PURPOSE: Patients with microcytosis (defined as mean corpuscular volume < 80 fL) are not uncommonly found in oral mucosal disease clinics. This study assessed the anemia statuses and hemat…
Chang, J; Chen, H; Sun, A
Histopathological, Microbiological, and Radiographic Analysis of Antimicrobial Photodynamic Therapy for the Treatment of Teeth with Apical Periodontitis: A Study in Rats' Molars.
Photomedicine and laser surgery • 2017 • Vol. 35 (7)
OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to evaluate in vivo, by histological and radiographic analysis, the response of apical tissues of rats' teeth with experimentally induced apical periodontitis, af…
Barth Junior, V; de Figueiredo, J; de Oliveira, S
Periodontal disease and FAM20A mutations.
Journal of human genetics • 2017 • Vol. 62 (7)
Enamel-renal-gingival syndrome (ERGS; OMIM #204690), a rare autosomal recessive disorder caused by mutations in FAM20A, is characterized by nephrocalcinosis, nephrolithiasis, amelogenesis imperfecta,…
Bongkochwilawan, C; Chaisrisookumporn, N; Guven, Y
Effect of daily fraction size on laryngoesophageal dysfunction after chemoradiation for squamous cell carcinomas of the larynx and hypopharynx.
Head & neck • 2017 • Vol. 39 (7)
BACKGROUND: The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of fraction size on laryngoesophageal dysfunction among patients treated by chemoradiotherapy for laryngeal and hypopharyngeal cancer…
Abemayor, E; Beron, P; Chen, A
Subgingival Microbiota in White Patients With Desquamative Gingivitis: A Cross-Sectional Study.
Journal of periodontology • 2017 • Vol. 88 (7)
BACKGROUND: Presence of epithelial desquamation, erythema, and erosions on gingival tissue is usually described in the literature as desquamative gingivitis (DG). A wide range of autoimmune/dermatolo…
Aimetti, M; Arduino, P; Barbui, A