Research Papers
Nonrheumatic myopericarditis post acute streptococcal pharyngitis: An uncommon cause of sore throat with ST segment elevation.
The American journal of emergency medicine • 2017 • Vol. 35 (5)
Nonrheumatic myopericarditis is an uncommon complication of acute pharyngitis caused by Group A Streptococcal infection (GAS). While the natural history of carditis complicating acute rheumatic fever…
Davis, S; Gelman, D; Pourmand, A
Mechanical properties of different esthetic and conventional orthodontic wires in bending tests : An in vitro study.
Journal of orofacial orthopedics = Fortschritte der Kieferorthopadie : Organ/official journal Deutsche Gesellschaft fur Kieferorthopadie • 2017 • Vol. 78 (3)
AIMS: The goal of this study was to determine the mechanical properties of different esthetic and conventional orthodontic wires in three-point and four-point bending tests, and in a biomechanical te…
Alobeid, A; Bourauel, C; Dirk, C
Soft tissue changes in the orofacial region after rapid maxillary expansion : A cone beam computed tomography study.
Journal of orofacial orthopedics = Fortschritte der Kieferorthopadie : Organ/official journal Deutsche Gesellschaft fur Kieferorthopadie • 2017 • Vol. 78 (3)
OBJECTIVE: Rapid maxillary expansion (RME) is usually used for expanding the maxillary bony segments. Many studies have assessed the dental and skeletal effects of the expansion treatment but few stu…
Torun, G
Hyposalivation and xerostomia among Parkinson's disease patients and its impact on quality of life.
Oral diseases • 2017 • Vol. 23 (4)
OBJECTIVE: Parkinson's disease (PD) adversely affects oral health (OH). However, the informative value of xerostomia compared to objective parameters and its impact on quality of life (QoL) are still…
Barbe, A; Derman, S; Heinzler, A
Re: Re: Tattoos: could they be used to advantage as a medical alert in oral and maxillofacial surgery?
The British journal of oral & maxillofacial surgery • 2017 • Vol. 55 (4)
Brennan, P; Colbert, S
Primary total laryngectomy and pharyngolaryngectomy in T4 pharyngolaryngeal cancers: Oncologic and functional results and prognostic factors.
European annals of otorhinolaryngology, head and neck diseases • 2017 • Vol. 134 (3)
OBJECTIVES: The aims of this study were to assess oncologic and functional outcome in primary total laryngectomy or pharyngolaryngectomy (TL/TL/TPL) for laryngeal or hypopharyngeal cancer with extra-…
Bozec, A; Chamorey, E; Dassonville, O
Lymphomatoid granulomatosis initially presenting as ulcerated subcutaneous and muscle lesions without pulmonary involvement.
The Journal of dermatology • 2017 • Vol. 44 (5)
Fujii, K; Higashi, Y; Kanekura, T
Filaggrin gene mutations and the distribution of filaggrin in oral mucosa of patients with oral lichen planus and healthy controls.
Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology : JEADV • 2017 • Vol. 31 (5)
BACKGROUND: Lichen planus (LP) is a chronic inflammatory disease of unknown aetiology affecting the skin and oral mucosa. Oral lichenoid lesions (OLLs), like oral contact reactions, may resemble oral…
Johansen, J; Larsen, K; Pedersen, A
Evidence of Mumps Infection Among Children in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
The Pediatric infectious disease journal • 2017 • Vol. 36 (5)
BACKGROUND: Mumps is an acute viral infection and while the infection is usually mild, complications can lead to permanent sequelae including brain damage and deafness. The burden of mumps is current…
Alfonso, V; Bwaka, A; Doshi, R
Test-Retest Reliability and Agreement Between In-Person and Video Assessment of Facial Mimetic Function Using the eFACE Facial Grading System.
JAMA facial plastic surgery • 2017 • Vol. 19 (3)
IMPORTANCE: Use of a robust high-resolution instrument for grading of facial symmetry would enhance reporting the outcomes of facial reanimation interventions. The eFACE is one such tool. OBJECTIVE: …
Banks, C; Hadlock, T; Jowett, N
Intensive Care Unit Monitoring After Pharyngeal Flap Surgery: Is It Necessary?
Journal of oral and maxillofacial surgery : official journal of the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons • 2017 • Vol. 75 (5)
PURPOSE: To assess the incidence of perioperative complications and the utility of intensive care monitoring in patients undergoing posterior pharyngeal flap surgery for velopharyngeal dysfunction (V…
Reddy, S; Redett, R; Rochlin, D
Selective persistence of Propionibacterium species FMA5 following sealing of infected dentinal matrix.
European journal of clinical microbiology & infectious diseases : official publication of the European Society of Clinical Microbiology • 2017 • Vol. 36 (5)
The objective of the present study was to test the hypothesis that nutrient deprivation by effective isolation should inactivate causative saccharolytic bacteria occupying carious lesions. Vital maxi…
Angner, K; Hunter, N; Nadkarni, M
The Influence of Pregnancy on Sweet Taste Perception and Plaque Acidogenicity.
Maternal and child health journal • 2017 • Vol. 21 (5)
Objectives Women undergo different physiological and oral changes during pregnancy and this may increase the risk of dental caries and other oral diseases. The aim of the present study was to investi…
Aljahdali, E; Ashi, H; Campus, G
Primary transoral robotic surgery with concurrent neck dissection for early stage oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma implemented at a Danish head and neck cancer center: a phase II trial on feasibility and tumour margin status.
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 (5)
There is an increasing incidence of oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma (OPSCC) in the western world due to human papillomavirus (HPV). According to the Danish Head and Neck Cancer Group guidelines…
Bentzen, J; Channir, H; Charabi, B
Analysis of Postoperative Bleeding After Posterior Pharyngeal Flap Pharyngoplasty.
The Journal of craniofacial surgery • 2017 • Vol. 28 (3)
The aim of this study was to analyze the location and cause of postoperative bleeding after posterior pharyngeal flap pharyngoplasty and to investigate the surgical techniques with the goal of treati…
Chen, Y; Liang, Y; Wan, T
Custom-made fibular "cradle" plate to optimise bony height, contour of the lower border, and length of the pedicle in reconstruction of the mandible.
The British journal of oral & maxillofacial surgery • 2017 • Vol. 55 (4)
Evans, P; Goodrum, H; Goodson, A
Fourier Transform Infrared Imaging analysis of dental pulp inflammatory diseases.
Oral diseases • 2017 • Vol. 23 (4)
OBJECTIVES: Fourier Transform Infrared microspectroscopy let characterize the macromolecular composition and distribution of tissues and cells, by studying the interaction between infrared radiation …
Conti, C; Fioroni, M; Giorgini, E
MicroRNAs and Periodontal Homeostasis.
Journal of dental research • 2017 • Vol. 96 (5)
MicroRNAs (miRNAs) are a group of small RNAs that control gene expression in all aspects of eukaryotic life, primarily through RNA silencing mechanisms. The purpose of the present review is to introd…
Atsawasuwan, P; Diekwisch, T; FRANCIS, M
BMP1 and TLL1 Are Required for Maintaining Periodontal Homeostasis.
Journal of dental research • 2017 • Vol. 96 (5)
Mutations in bone morphogenetic protein 1 (BMP1) in humans or deletion of BMP1 and related protease tolloid like 1 (TLL1) in mice lead to osteogenesis imperfecta (OI). Here, we show progressive perio…
Feng, J; Greenspan, D; Harris, S
Accuracy and reproducibility of measurements on plaster models and digital models created using an intraoral scanner.
Journal of orofacial orthopedics = Fortschritte der Kieferorthopadie : Organ/official journal Deutsche Gesellschaft fur Kieferorthopadie • 2017 • Vol. 78 (3)
AIM: The purpose of the present study was to evaluate the accuracy and reproducibility of measurements made on digital models created using an intraoral color scanner compared to measurements on dent…
Breuning, H; Camardella, L; de Vasconcellos Vilella, O