Research Papers
Furcation Therapy With Enamel Matrix Derivative: Effects on the Subgingival Microbiome.
Journal of periodontology • 2017 • Vol. 88 (7)
BACKGROUND: Although enamel matrix derivative (EMD) has been used to promote periodontal regeneration, little is known of its effect on the microbiome. Therefore, this investigation aims to identify …
Casarin, R; Dabdoub, S; Kumar, P
Influence of Laser-Microtextured Surface Collar on Marginal Bone Loss and Peri-Implant Soft Tissue Response: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.
Journal of periodontology • 2017 • Vol. 88 (7)
BACKGROUND: A laser-microtextured surface (LMS) dental implant collar appears to promote a more tooth-like gingival collagen fiber attachment, which may help to stabilize peri-implant tissues. The pu…
Chen, Z; Li, J; Wang, H
Synovial chondromatosis of the temporomandibular joint with extension into the middle cranial fossa and internal carotid canal.
International journal of oral and maxillofacial surgery • 2017 • Vol. 46 (7)
This report presents the case of an extensive synovial chondromatosis of the temporomandibular joint (TMJ), with extension into the middle cranial fossa, middle ear, and carotid canal. Synovial chond…
Bekiroglu, F; Dodd, M; McCaffery, C
The impact of periodontal disease on physical and psychological domains in long-term hemodialysis patients: a cross-sectional study.
International urology and nephrology • 2017 • Vol. 49 (7)
PURPOSE: Periodontal disease is a chronic infectious disease. Individuals with end-stage kidney disease (ESKD) experience impaired quality of life (QoL) and low oral health. This is the first compreh…
Covic, A; Donciu, M; Nastasa, A
Mucosal erosive lichen planus is associated with hepatitis C virus: analysis of 104 patients with lichen planus in two decades.
International journal of dermatology • 2017 • Vol. 56 (7)
Almeida, I; Bueno Filho, R; Roselino, A
Comparison of periodontal and peri-implant inflammatory parameters among patients with prediabetes, type 2 diabetes mellitus and non-diabetic controls.
Acta odontologica Scandinavica • 2017 • Vol. 75 (5)
OBJECTIVE: The aim was to compare periodontal and periimplant inflammatory parameters (plaque index [PI], bleeding on probing [BOP], probing depth [PD] and marginal bone loss [MBL]) among patients wi…
Abduljabbar, T; Afzal, S; Al-Kathami, M
Biologic Remodeling of Periodontal Dimensions of Areas Treated With Gingival Augmentation Procedure: A 25-Year Follow-Up Observation.
Journal of periodontology • 2017 • Vol. 88 (7)
BACKGROUND: The role of keratinized tissue (KT) for maintenance of periodontal health has been debated for many years. This study assesses the long-term "biologic remodeling" of periodontal dimension…
Agudio, G; Chambrone, L; Pini Prato, G
Long-term skeletal and dental effects of facemask versus chincup treatment in Class III patients : A retrospective study.
Journal of orofacial orthopedics = Fortschritte der Kieferorthopadie : Organ/official journal Deutsche Gesellschaft fur Kieferorthopadie • 2017 • Vol. 78 (4)
OBJECTIVES: To investigate the skeletal and dental changes during chincup versus facemask treatment, to compare the long-term effects of the two appliances, and to document the impact of each on trea…
Droschl, H; Muchitsch, A; Stampfl, M
Nerve Damage From Bone Allografts and Xenografts-A Case Series.
Journal of oral and maxillofacial surgery : official journal of the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons • 2017 • Vol. 75 (7)
The concept of socket preservation by placing a particulate bone allograft or xenograft into a tooth socket or on the alveolar ridge after tooth removal remains a somewhat controversial topic. The co…
Pogrel, M
BDNF is required for taste axon regeneration following unilateral chorda tympani nerve section.
Experimental neurology • 2017 • Vol. 293
Taste nerves readily regenerate to reinnervate denervated taste buds; however, factors required for regeneration have not yet been identified. When the chorda tympani nerve is sectioned, expression o…
Hill, D; Huang, T; Krimm, R
Microbial colonization at the implant-abutment interface and its possible influence on periimplantitis: A systematic review and meta-analysis.
Journal of prosthodontic research • 2017 • Vol. 61 (3)
PURPOSE: The aim of this systematic review and meta-analysis was to evaluate the microbial colonization at the implant-abutment interfaces (IAI) on bone-level implants and to identify possible associ…
Caneva, M; Canullo, L; Ozcan, M
Regional recurrence in early stage I-II oral tongue cancer: a single institutional study and review of the literature.
Acta oto-laryngologica • 2017 • Vol. 137 (7)
CONCLUSIONS: There is a high propensity for locoregional and isolated regional failure in stage II patients, even though treated with combined therapy. In stage I patients the risk of isolated region…
Gahm, C; Halle, M; Hammarstedt-Nordenvall, L
How much does experience in guided implant surgery play a role in accuracy? A randomized controlled pilot study.
International journal of oral and maxillofacial surgery • 2017 • Vol. 46 (7)
The current literature is not consistent on whether experience influences accuracy. The aim of this study was to analyze the accuracy of implant insertion performed by inexperienced versus experience…
Bellardini, M; Cassetta, M
Effectiveness of incorporating cetuximab into docetaxel/cisplatin/fluorouracil induction chemotherapy and chemoradiotherapy for inoperable squamous cell carcinoma of the oral cavity: A phase II study.
Head & neck • 2017 • Vol. 39 (7)
BACKGROUND: Inoperable oral cavity squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) is a highly invasive disease associated with the extensive destruction of locoregional tissues and a dismal prognosis. Management stra…
Chang, P; Chen, M; Chu, P
Prophylactic embolisation of the internal maxillary artery in patients with ankylosis of the temporomandibular joint.
The British journal of oral & maxillofacial surgery • 2017 • Vol. 55 (6)
The aim of the present study was to assess the efficacy of using prophylactic embolisation of the internal maxillary artery to minimise the risk of bleeding during gap arthroplasty. We studied a pros…
Dabus, G; Hossameldin, R; McCain, J
Stevens-Johnson syndrome and toxic epidermal necrolysis in childhood-onset systemic lupus erythematosus patients: a multicenter study.
Acta reumatologica portuguesa • 2017 • Vol. 42 (3)
OBJECTIVE: To assess Stevens-Johnson syndrome (SJS) and toxic epidermal necrolysis (TEN) in a large population of childhood-onset systemic lupus erythematosus (cSLE) patients. METHODS: Multicenter st…
Alencar, A; Barbosa, C; Kozu, K
Second Era of OMICS in Caries Research: Moving Past the Phase of Disillusionment.
Journal of dental research • 2017 • Vol. 96 (7)
Novel approaches using OMICS techniques enable a collective assessment of multiple related biological units, including genes, gene expression, proteins, and metabolites. In the past decade, next-gene…
Mira, A; Nascimento, M; Takahashi, N
In Reply.
Journal of oral and maxillofacial surgery : official journal of the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons • 2017 • Vol. 75 (7)
Agrillo, A; Corsi, A; Riminucci, M
Clinician assessments and patient perspectives of single-tooth implant restorations in the esthetic zone of the maxilla: A systematic review.
The Journal of prosthetic dentistry • 2017 • Vol. 118 (1)
STATEMENT OF PROBLEM: Esthetic outcomes associated with implant dentistry are important to both clinicians and patients. However, esthetic satisfaction may vary between the 2 groups. In order to eval…
Arunyanak, S; Morton, D; Ntounis, A
Carvacrol Ameliorates Ligation-Induced Periodontitis in Rats.
Journal of periodontology • 2017 • Vol. 88 (7)
BACKGROUND: This study aims to evaluate the ameliorative effect of carvacrol, an anti-inflammatory monoterpenoid phenol and a major component of Plectranthus amboinicus, on periodontal damage in an e…
Chiu, H; Fu, E; Fu, M