Research Papers
Complications after use of elastomeric pressure-indicating media at 24-hour follow-up visit for immediate maxillary complete removable dental prosthesis: A clinical report.
The Journal of prosthetic dentistry • 2017 • Vol. 117 (6)
Various pressure-indicating media are available to assess the adaptation of the intaglio surface of a removable dental prosthesis at the insertion and follow-up appointments. This clinical report des…
Allareddy, S; Kane, L; Van Tubergen, E
Epstein-Barr Virus in Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma of Guatemalan and Brazilian Patients.
International journal of surgical pathology • 2017 • Vol. 25 (4)
BACKGROUND: Nasopharyngeal carcinoma (NPC) is highly associated with Epstein-Barr virus (EBV), particularly the undifferentiated nonkeratinizing subtype. Prevalence of EBV in NPC in countries such as…
Altemani, A; Carlos, R; de Almeida, O
Synkinesis in Bell's palsy in a randomised controlled trial.
Clinical otolaryngology : official journal of ENT-UK ; official journal of Netherlands Society for Oto-Rhino-Laryngology & Cervico-Facial Surgery • 2017 • Vol. 42 (3)
OBJECTIVES: To study the development of synkinesis in Bell's palsy. Frequency, severity, gender aspects and predictors were analysed. DESIGN: Data from the randomised controlled Scandinavian Bell's p…
BERG, T; Bylund, N; Enghag, S
Estimated saving of antibiotics in pharyngitis and lower respiratory tract infections if general practitioners used rapid tests and followed guidelines.
Atencion primaria • 2017 • Vol. 49 (6)
INTRODUCTION: General practitioners (GP) in Spain do not have access to rapid tests and adherence to guidelines is usually suboptimal. The aim of the study is to evaluate the estimated number of anti…
Cots, J; Llor, C; Lopez-Valcarcel, B
Intraoperative, surgeon-view, high-definition video broadcasting in intraoral surgery.
The British journal of oral & maxillofacial surgery • 2017 • Vol. 55 (5)
Baek, R; Myung, Y
Incidence of contralateral-bilateral nodes in the human papillomavirus era.
The Laryngoscope • 2017 • Vol. 127 (6)
OBJECTIVES/HYPOTHESIS: HPV-positive oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma has a more favorable prognosis when compared to HPV-negative disease, regardless of the presence of nodal metastases. However…
Caldito, G; deGravelle, G; Ma, X
Persistent hemifacial spasm after microvascular decompression: a risk assessment model.
British journal of neurosurgery • 2017 • Vol. 31 (3)
OBJECTIVE: Microvascular decompression (MVD) for hemifacial spasm (HFS) provides resolution of disabling symptoms such as eyelid twitching and muscle contractions of the entire hemiface. The primary …
Horowitz, M; Shah, A
Does the Age of a Patient Affect the Outcome of Temporomandibular Joint Arthroscopic Surgery?
Journal of oral and maxillofacial surgery : official journal of the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons • 2017 • Vol. 75 (6)
PURPOSE: Although temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders encompass all age groups, it is generally considered to affect young to middle-age adults. The aim of this investigation was to study patient…
Cho, J; Israel, H
Three-dimensional finite element analysis of implant-assisted removable partial dentures.
The Journal of prosthetic dentistry • 2017 • Vol. 117 (6)
STATEMENT OF PROBLEM: Whether the implant abutment in implant-assisted removable partial dentures (IARPDs) functions as a natural removable partial denture (RPD) tooth abutment is unknown. PURPOSE: T…
Eom, J; Kim, M; Kwon, H
Gnathic giant-cell-rich conventional osteosarcoma with MDM2 and CDK4 gene amplification.
Histopathology • 2017 • Vol. 70 (7)
Fukuda, Y; Hirose, K; Ikeda, J
Autogenous bone grafting for treatment of osseous defect after impacted mandibular third molar extraction: A randomized controlled trial.
Clinical implant dentistry and related research • 2017 • Vol. 19 (3)
BACKGROUND: Extraction of impacted mandibular third molar (M3) has been cited as causing osseous defect at the distal aspect of the adjacent second molar (M2). PURPOSE: This randomized controlled tri…
Ge, J; Hu, Y; Yang, C
Prevalence of genital, oral, and anal HPV infection among STI patients in Italy.
Journal of medical virology • 2017 • Vol. 89 (6)
Human papillomavirus (HPV) is a carcinogenic agent responsible for tumor development in many sexually involved tissues. We present a survey on the prevalence of HPV infection in a risk population for…
Ciccarese, G; Drago, F; Herzum, A
Repression of caspase-3 and RNA-binding protein HuR cleavage by cyclooxygenase-2 promotes drug resistance in oral squamous cell carcinoma.
Oncogene • 2017 • Vol. 36 (22)
A well-studied RNA-binding protein Hu Antigen-R (HuR), controls post-transcriptional gene regulation and undergoes stress-activated caspase-3 dependent cleavage in cancer cells. The cleavage products…
Courtney, S; Gangaraju, V; Hardiman, G
Influence of working model angle on the formation of a pressure-formed mouthguard.
Dental traumatology : official publication of International Association for Dental Traumatology • 2017 • Vol. 33 (3)
BACKGROUND/AIM: Custom-made mouthguards are fabricated on working models. However, the influence of the working model to the mouthguard characteristics has not been clearly established. The aim of th…
Koide, K; Mizuhashi, F; Mizuhashi, R
Can nocturnal use of implant-retained overdenture improve cardiorespiratory stability of a patient with obstructive sleep apnea? A clinical report.
The Journal of prosthetic dentistry • 2017 • Vol. 117 (6)
Few studies have evaluated the interaction between conventional complete dentures (CCD) and the respiratory system and the authors are unaware of any that evaluated the interaction between implant-re…
Avsever, H; Bayar, G; Karakoc, O
Portuguese self-reported oral-hygiene habits and oral status.
International dental journal • 2017 • Vol. 67 (3)
BACKGROUND: Good oral health is essential for good general health and quality of life. In Portugal, there are few studies on oral-health habits and the population's perceptions of this behaviour. OBJ…
Marques, S; Melo, P; Silva, O
Further evidence for periodontal disease as a risk indicator for adverse pregnancy outcomes.
International dental journal • 2017 • Vol. 67 (3)
BACKGROUND: Although there is increasing evidence to suggest an association between periodontal disease and adverse pregnancy outcomes, the issue remains controversial. STUDY OBJECTIVE: This study te…
Africa, C; Turton, M
Can Differences in Vascularity Serve as a Diagnostic Aid in Fibro-Osseous Lesions of the Jaws?
Journal of oral and maxillofacial surgery : official journal of the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons • 2017 • Vol. 75 (6)
PURPOSE: Different lesions in the fibro-osseous group share microscopic features; thus, establishing a definitive diagnosis based on microscopic features alone can be a challenge. There is a need for…
Allon, D; Chaushu, G; Kaplan, I
Temporomandibular Joint Discectomy With Abdominal Fat Graft Versus Temporalis Myofascial Flap: A Comparative Study.
Journal of oral and maxillofacial surgery : official journal of the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons • 2017 • Vol. 75 (6)
PURPOSE: Open temporomandibular joint (TMJ) arthroplasty with discectomy has been described as a primary surgical treatment and as a secondary treatment when minimally invasive procedures have failed…
Aronovich, S; DeMerle, M; Nafiu, O
Preoperative Neutrophil-to-Lymphocyte Ratio Predicts the Prognosis of Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma: A Large-Sample Prospective Study.
Journal of oral and maxillofacial surgery : official journal of the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons • 2017 • Vol. 75 (6)
PURPOSE: To assess and determine the prognostic value of the preoperative neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio (NLR) in patients with oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC). MATERIALS AND METHODS: The prospec…
Cai, L; Chen, F; He, B