Research Papers
Surgical Splint Design Influences Transverse Expansion in Segmental Maxillary Osteotomies.
Journal of oral and maxillofacial surgery : official journal of the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons • 2017 • Vol. 75 (6)
PURPOSE: In segmental maxillary procedures, it is imperative to obtain as much of the planned expansion as possible. Lack of obtained expansion, in addition to late relapse after splint removal, can …
Aagaard, E; Bell, R; Marcussen, L
A novel mutation in the proteolytic domain of LONP1 causes atypical CODAS syndrome.
Journal of human genetics • 2017 • Vol. 62 (6)
Cerebral, ocular, dental, auricular, skeletal (CODAS) syndrome is a rare autosomal recessive multisystem disorder caused by mutations in LONP1. It is characterized by intellectual disability, catarac…
Anzai, M; Endo, W; Haginoya, K
Peri-Implantitis Associated With a Pre-Existing Pathology.
The Journal of oral implantology • 2017 • Vol. 43 (3)
This case report presents a treatment of peri-implantitis associated with a pre-existing pathology. Peri-implantitis around implant #19 was detected from pus discharge upon probing. Guided bone regen…
Oh, S
Clinical characteristics and survival of pulmonary arterial hypertension associated with three major connective tissue diseases: A cohort study in China.
International journal of cardiology • 2017 • Vol. 236
OBJECTIVE: Pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) is a major cause of death in connective tissue disease patients. This study investigated the clinical characteristics and survival of CTD-PAH in Chine…
Guo, X; Huang, C; Lai, J
Fusobacterium nucleatum Bacteremia Presenting with Portal Vein Thrombosis: An Abdominal Lemierre Syndrome?
The American journal of medicine • 2017 • Vol. 130 (6)
Moore, J; Rambally, S
Periodontal disease, tooth loss and dementia: Is there a link? A systematic review.
Gerodontology • 2017 • Vol. 34 (2)
BACKGROUND: It has been suggested that dementia is caused by neuronal damage due to chronic inflammation from peripheral sources such as the oral cavity in periodontal disease. OBJECTIVE: The aim of …
Jiang, S; Tonsekar, P; Yue, G
Social and health-related factors associated with refraining from seeking dental care: A cross-sectional population study.
Community dentistry and oral epidemiology • 2017 • Vol. 45 (3)
BACKGROUND: Social inequities are considered to affect healthcare utilization, whereas less is known about the factors associated with refraining from seeking dental care. This study aimed to investi…
Berglund, E; Lytsy, P; Westerling, R
Ranula: Current Concept of Pathophysiologic Basis and Surgical Management Options.
World journal of surgery • 2017 • Vol. 41 (6)
BACKGROUND: There is no consensus opinion on a definitive surgical management option for ranulas to curtail recurrence, largely from the existing gap in knowledge on the pathophysiologic basis. AIM: …
Augustine, S; Chukwu, I; Iduh, A
Having fewer than 21 teeth associated with poorer general health among South Australians.
Journal of public health dentistry • 2017 • Vol. 77 (3)
OBJECTIVE: To explore whether having less than 21 teeth is associated with poorer general health in a representative population sample of South Australians. METHODS: Data were from a cross-sectional …
Bowden, J; Brennan, D; Jamieson, L
Assessment of Surgical Learning Curves in Transoral Robotic Surgery for Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Oropharynx.
JAMA otolaryngology-- head & neck surgery • 2017 • Vol. 143 (6)
IMPORTANCE: Transoral robotic surgery (TORS) is increasingly employed as a treatment option for squamous cell carcinoma of the oropharynx (OPSCC). Measures of surgical learning curves are needed part…
Albergotti, W; Duvvuri, U; Ferris, R
DC-STAMP Is an Osteoclast Fusogen Engaged in Periodontal Bone Resorption.
Journal of dental research • 2017 • Vol. 96 (6)
Dendritic cell-specific transmembrane protein (DC-STAMP) plays a key role in the induction of osteoclast (OC) cell fusion, as well as DC-mediated immune regulation. While DC-STAMP gene expression is …
Azuma, M; Egashira, K; Freire, M
Prospective Longitudinal Analysis of Immune Responses in Pediatric Subjects After Pharyngeal Acquisition of Group A Streptococci.
Journal of the Pediatric Infectious Diseases Society • 2017 • Vol. 6 (2)
BACKGROUND. Despite the significant burden of disease associated with infection by group A streptococcus (GAS), little is known about the human immune response to GAS antigens after natural infection…
Cleary, P; Dale, J; Hysmith, N
One-Year Swallowing Outcomes in Patients Treated with Prophylactic Gabapentin During Radiation-Based Treatment for Oropharyngeal Cancer.
Dysphagia • 2017 • Vol. 32 (3)
Recent investigations by our study team have demonstrated patients using gabapentin for pain management during chemoradiotherapy (CRT) do well maintaining swallowing during treatment with less need f…
Cheng, S; Gourin, C; Jones, B
Sinus presurgical evaluation: a literature review and a new classification proposal.
Minerva stomatologica • 2017 • Vol. 66 (3)
INTRODUCTION: Presurgical evaluation with cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) or computed tomography (CT) has become an essential tool for diagnosis and surgical planning, including maxillary sinus …
Borgonovo, A; Maiorana, C; Re, D
Fate of the Coronoid Process After Coronoidotomy and Its Effect on the Interincisal Opening: A Clinical and Radiologic Assessment.
Journal of oral and maxillofacial surgery : official journal of the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons • 2017 • Vol. 75 (6)
PURPOSE: Coronoidotomy (surgical detachment of the coronoid process from the mandibular ramus) is used to treat several conditions, including coronoid hyperplasia and temporomandibular joint (TMJ) an…
Bodh, R; Dabas, J; Kohli, S
Vertical Alveolar Distraction Osteogenesis of the Atrophic Posterior Mandible Before Dental Implant Insertion.
Journal of oral and maxillofacial surgery : official journal of the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons • 2017 • Vol. 75 (6)
PURPOSE: Augmentation of deficient mandibular posterior alveolar ridges poses a great challenge because of extensive bone deficiency and the presence of the inferior alveolar nerve. This study sets i…
Aizenbud, D; Emodi, O; Rachmiel, A
Tooth loss among the elders in an inner city area of Ibadan, Nigeria.
Gerodontology • 2017 • Vol. 34 (2)
OBJECTIVE: To determine the prevalence and factors associated with tooth loss among elders in an inner city area of Ibadan, Nigeria. BACKGROUND: Tooth loss is an indication of the oral health of a po…
Ibiyemi, O; Idiga, E
Diet-induced obesity, gut microbiota and bone, including alveolar bone loss.
Archives of oral biology • 2017 • Vol. 78
Obesity is a major risk factor for several pathologies, including jaw bone resorption. The underlying mechanisms involved in pathological conditions resulting from obesity include chronic systemic in…
Chattipakorn, N; Chattipakorn, S; Eaimworawuthikul, S
Effect of fluoride toothpaste with nano-sized trimetaphosphate on enamel demineralization: An in vitro study.
Archives of oral biology • 2017 • Vol. 78
OBJECTIVE: This study evaluated the effect of toothpastes containing 1100ppm F associated or not with micrometric or nano-sized sodium trimetaphosphate (TMP) on enamel demineralization in vitro, usin…
Danelon, M; de Camargo, E; Delbem, A
Labial Pain, Swelling and Fever: An Autoinflammatory Disorder.
The American journal of medicine • 2017 • Vol. 130 (6)
Craig, E; Cuda, J; Gelber, A