Research Papers
Improvement in the Initial Implant Stability Quotient Through Use of a Modified Surgical Technique.
The Journal of oral implantology • 2017 • Vol. 43 (3)
To ensure similar primary implant stability measured by resonance frequency analysis (RFA) could be obtained in different jawbone densities by using a specific surgical drilling protocol and, to corr…
Delgado-Munoz, J; Diaz-Sanchez, R; Hita-Iglesias, P
Accuracy of a real-time surgical navigation system for the placement of quad zygomatic implants in the severe atrophic maxilla: A pilot clinical study.
Clinical implant dentistry and related research • 2017 • Vol. 19 (3)
BACKGROUND: A real-time surgical navigation system potentially increases the accuracy when used for quad-zygomatic implant placement. PURPOSE: To evaluate the accuracy of a real-time surgical navigat…
Huang, W; Hung, K; Wang, F
Modified Lateral Surgical Approach to the Pterygopalatine Fossa.
The Journal of craniofacial surgery • 2017 • Vol. 28 (4)
Oral cancer, especially that originates in the maxillary tuberosity, buccal mucosa, and maxillary alveolus, is apt to invade the pterygopalatine fossa, where an intraoral approach is nearly impossibl…
Sasaguri, M; Shiiba, S; Tominaga, K
Alveolar Molding Effect in Infants With Unilateral Cleft Lip and Palate: Comparison of Two- and Three-Dimensional Measurements.
The Journal of craniofacial surgery • 2017 • Vol. 28 (4)
The purpose of this study was to compare the results of two- (2D) and three-dimensional (3D) measurements for the alveolar molding effect in patients with unilateral cleft lip and palate. The sample …
Baek, S; Chae, H; Jung, H
Ankyloblepharon-Ectodermal Defects-Cleft Lip/Palate Syndrome.
The Journal of craniofacial surgery • 2017 • Vol. 28 (4)
Ankyloblepharon-ectodermal defects-cleft lip/palate (AEC) syndrome, also known as Hay-Wells syndrome, is an autosomal genetic disease with the main features of ankyloblepharon filiforme adnatum, ecto…
Chen, L; Chen, R; Guo, S
Subcutaneous C Shape Muscular Flap for Correcting the Depression of Alar Base in Affected Side in Patients With Unilateral Complete Cleft Lip/Palate During Primary Surgery.
The Journal of craniofacial surgery • 2017 • Vol. 28 (4)
PURPOSE: The depression of alar base in affected side in patients with unilateral complete cleft lip/palate (CL/P) is one of common clinical features. In this study, the authors try to explore the ef…
Chen, Y; Dai, J; Lin, Y
Prevalence of promoter mutations in the TERT gene in oral cavity squamous cell carcinoma.
Head & neck • 2017 • Vol. 39 (6)
BACKGROUND: Mutations in the human telomerase reverse transcriptase (TERT) promoter contribute to increased TERT activity. The purpose of the present study was to assess the prevalence of TERT promot…
Chang, K; Cheng, M; Huang, Y
Association between high expression of phosphorylated Akt and mammalian target of rapamycin and improved survival in salivary gland adenoid cystic carcinoma.
Head & neck • 2017 • Vol. 39 (6)
BACKGROUND: Previous genomic studies revealed phosphotidylinositol-3-kinase (PI3K)/Akt pathway mutation in human salivary gland adenoid cystic carcinoma (ACC). No validation of its prognostic value h…
Ke, Z; Liang, L; Liao, G
Comparison of the shock absorption capacities of different mouthguards.
Dental traumatology : official publication of International Association for Dental Traumatology • 2017 • Vol. 33 (3)
BACKGROUND/AIMS: In this in vitro study, the protective qualities of different mouthguard types were examined during small hard object collisions. The aim was to investigate inconclusive aspects of h…
Bochnig, M; Jost-Brinkmann, P; Nagel, T
Comparing Stability of Mandibular Setback Versus 2-Jaw Surgery in Class III Patients With Minimal Presurgical Orthodontics.
Journal of oral and maxillofacial surgery : official journal of the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons • 2017 • Vol. 75 (6)
PURPOSE: The aim of this study was to compare treatment time and skeletal stability between mandibular setback surgery (MS) and 2-jaw surgery (2J) with minimal presurgical orthodontics (MPO) in patie…
Jang, M; Kim, J; Kim, Y
Influence of culture on pain comorbidity in women with and without temporomandibular disorder-pain.
Journal of oral rehabilitation • 2017 • Vol. 44 (6)
Evidence on cultural differences in prevalence and impact of common chronic pain conditions, comparing individuals with temporomandibular disorders (TMD) versus individuals without TMD, is limited. T…
Al-Harthy, M; List, T; Michelotti, A
Complications after orthognathic surgery: our experience on 423 cases.
Oral and maxillofacial surgery • 2017 • Vol. 21 (2)
INTRODUCTION: Orthognathic surgery is widely used to correct dentofacial discrepancies. However, this procedure presents numerous possible complications. The aim of our study is to review intraoperat…
Attanasi, F; Califano, L; Cassandro, F
Augmentation of severly resorbed alveolar crests with bovine bone blocks: A human histology pilot study.
Clinical implant dentistry and related research • 2017 • Vol. 19 (3)
BACKGROUND: Allo-/xenogenic bone blocks are used to treat bone defects. Few human histologic studies are found on their integration and capacity to augment new bone. PURPOSE: To study incorporation a…
Nannmark, U; Slotte, C
Computed tomography and anatomical measurements of critical sites for endosseous implants in the pterygomaxillary region: a cadaveric study.
International journal of oral and maxillofacial surgery • 2017 • Vol. 46 (6)
The aim of this study was to obtain computed tomography (CT) and physical measurements of the pterygomaxillary region to determine the anatomical and radiographic landmarks that clinicians need for p…
Danjo, A; Kuraoka, A; SHIBATA, K
MicroRNA-21 promotes perineural invasion and impacts survival in patients with oral carcinoma.
Journal of the Chinese Medical Association : JCMA • 2017 • Vol. 80 (6)
BACKGROUND: Perineural invasion is a pathological feature that may affect cancer cell progression and thus can result in prognostic impacts, especially in oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC). However…
Chang, K; Tu, H; Wu, C
Electromyographically Guided Nerve Combing Makes Microvascular Decompression More Successful in Hemifacial Spasm with Persistent Abnormal Muscle Response.
World neurosurgery • 2017 • Vol. 102
BACKGROUND: Microvascular decompression (MVD) of the facial nerve monitored intraoperatively by abnormal muscle response (AMR) activity is a common treatment for hemifacial spasm. AMR frequently pers…
Li, S; Tang, Y; Ying, T
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Arthritis & rheumatology (Hoboken, N.J.) • 2017 • Vol. 69 (6)
Bowman, S; Criswell, L; Labetoulle, M
Long-term clinical and prosthetic outcomes of soft liner and clip attachments for bar/implant overdentures: a randomised controlled clinical trial.
Journal of oral rehabilitation • 2017 • Vol. 44 (6)
Long-term clinical and prosthetic outcomes of soft liner attachments for bar/implant overdentures were not sufficiently investigated. The aim of this trial was to evaluate clinical and prosthetic out…
Ashmawy, T; ELsyad, M; Shaheen, N
Randomized controlled clinical trial comparing two dental implants with different neck configurations.
Clinical implant dentistry and related research • 2017 • Vol. 19 (3)
BACKGROUND: Peri-implant bone levels can vary according to the implant neck macro-design and the implant-abutment interface. PURPOSE: To compare the changes in soft and hard tissues when using a one-…
Cok, S; Noguerol, F; Ortiz-Vigon, A
Parotid or carotid? Misled by site.
Diagnostic cytopathology • 2017 • Vol. 45 (6)
We present an interesting scenario where a 64 years old male presented with a long standing painless, infra-auricular swelling, which had progressively increased in size. Based on the site, the clini…
Kaur, H; Kaur, P; Munjal, M