Research Papers
Rehabilitation of the Work Accident-Related Traumatic Mandible With Iliac Free Flap, Distraction Osteogenesis, and Dental Implants.
The Journal of craniofacial surgery • 2017 • Vol. 28 (3)
Mandibular bone defects due to extensive trauma impair occlusion and affect the aesthetics of facial contouring, making it difficult to obtain a satisfactory outcome. Distraction osteogenesis and fre…
Altuntas, S; Aydin, M; Baykul, T
Nasopharyngeal Extension of Giant Meningioma.
The Journal of craniofacial surgery • 2017 • Vol. 28 (3)
Meningiomas are common intracranial neoplasms but extracranial meningioma of the paranasal sinus is extremely rare. The recommended treatment of these meningothelial tumors is complete surgical excis…
Celik, M; Enver, N; Orhan, K
A Rare Case of Malignant Fibrous Histiocytoma (Undifferentiated High-Grade Pleomorphic Sarcoma) of Malar Region.
The Journal of craniofacial surgery • 2017 • Vol. 28 (3)
Malignant fibrous histiocytoma is a sarcoma with rare occurrence in the oral and maxillofacial region; surgery is the most reliable treatment. Inadequate resection of the sarcoma on the oral and maxi…
Asprino, L; Goulart, D; Manzano, A
Tomographic Evaluation of Prevalence, Position, and Diameter of the Intraosseous Branch of the Posterior Superior Alveolar Artery in Fully Edentulous Individuals.
The Journal of craniofacial surgery • 2017 • Vol. 28 (3)
The objective of this study was to evaluate the presence, position, and diameter of the intraosseous branch (IObr) of the posterior superior alveolar artery in fully edentulous patients. Two-hundred …
Abdala, M; de Oliveira, G; Garcia, V
Physician Courtesy and Patient Satisfaction in a Pediatric Plastic and Oral Surgery Department.
Journal of healthcare management / American College of Healthcare Executives • 2017 • Vol. 62 (3)
Hospitals in the United States have started collecting information related to the patient experience with the objective of improving overall patient satisfaction. Between 2012 and 2015, the authors c…
Daniels, K; Flath-Sporn, S; Heald, R
State-of-the-art cosmetic restorative treatment for combating root caries.
General dentistry • 2017 • Vol. 65 (3)
Okuda, W
Emergent gingival cyst of the adult.
General dentistry • 2017 • Vol. 65 (3)
The gingival cyst of the adult is a relatively rare, benign odontogenic cyst that maintains an insidious growth rate. This article describes a case of a diminutive fibrotic overgrowth arising on the …
Basile, J; Brooks, J; Kleinman, J
Combination of centripetal and successive layering techniques for a stress-reduced posterior direct composite restoration.
General dentistry • 2017 • Vol. 65 (3)
Due to the increased predictability of current bonding procedures and the improved properties of today's composite materials, large Class II and cuspal build-up direct composite resin restorations ar…
Haddock, F; Romero, M; Todd, M
Functional and esthetic rehabilitation of a child with amelogenesis imperfecta: a case report.
General dentistry • 2017 • Vol. 65 (3)
Amelogenesis imperfecta (AI) is a tooth disorder characterized by the abnormal development of the enamel in response to mutations in the genes involved in amelogenesis. The objective of this article …
Lima, M; Lopes, T; Moura, C
Erosion of canine teeth in babirusa (genus Babyrousa).
Comptes rendus biologies • 2017 • Vol. 340 (5)
Patterns of wear on the canine teeth were examined in 260 adult male babirusa skulls. Video recordings of 161 adult male babirusas at salt licks in North Sulawesi were viewed for behaviour related to…
Macdonald, A
Complications of Sialendoscopy in Patients With Sjogren Syndrome.
Journal of oral and maxillofacial surgery : official journal of the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons • 2017 • Vol. 75 (5)
PURPOSE: Recent literature suggests that sialendoscopy of the major salivary glands could alleviate symptoms of Sjogren syndrome (SS) and restore salivary function. The aim of this study was to evalu…
De Visscher, J; Forouzanfar, T; Jager, D
Predictive factors for alveolar fenestration and dehiscence.
Homo : internationale Zeitschrift fur die vergleichende Forschung am Menschen • 2017 • Vol. 68 (3)
The purpose of this study was to evaluate the distribution and incidence of two forms of alveolar bone resorption known as fenestration and dehiscence across time and space. To accomplish this a Medi…
Gibbon, V; Grimoud, A; Ribot, I
Microvascular decompression for hemifacial spasm: A systematic review of vascular pathology, long term treatment efficacy and safety.
Neurology India • 2017 • Vol. 65 (3)
INTRODUCTION: Hemifacial spasm (HS) is a rare disorder caused by the compression of facial nerve root exit zone (REZ) at the brainstem by a vascular loop. Microvascular decompression (MVD) is a popul…
Agarwal, D; Agarwal, S; Chandra, P
Cheiro-oral syndrome.
Scottish medical journal • 2017 • Vol. 62 (2)
We describe a 64-year-old man who presented to the emergency department with a two-day history of left perioral and hand numbness. Examination revealed impaired sensation of the left corner of the mo…
Abbker, A; Abkur, T; Brenan, P
Innovative Single-Tooth Replacement with an Individual Root-Analog Hybrid Implant in the Esthetic Zone: Case Report.
The International journal of oral & maxillofacial implants • 2017 • Vol. 32 (3)
The goal of this study was to explore an innovative approach to single-tooth replacement using an individually custom-fabricated, root-analog, hybrid dental implant, in the esthetic zone, to avoid th…
Edelhoff, D; Liebermann, A; Prandtner, O
Placement of Zygomatic Implants into the Malar Prominence of the Maxillary Bone for Apical Fixation: A Clinical Report of 5 to 13 Years.
The International journal of oral & maxillofacial implants • 2017 • Vol. 32 (3)
PURPOSE: This study was designed to evaluate long-term performance of zygomatic implants using an alternative apical fixation point to establish the posterior restorative foundation for fixed full-ar…
Fortin, Y
Traditional Postextractive Implant Site Preparation Compared with Pre-extractive Interradicular Implant Bed Preparation in the Mandibular Molar Region, Using an Ultrasonic Device: A Randomized Pilot Study.
The International journal of oral & maxillofacial implants • 2017 • Vol. 32 (3)
PURPOSE: The immediate placement of single postextractive implants is increasing in the everyday clinical practice. Due to insufficient bone tissue volume, proper primary stability, essential for sub…
Scarano, A
Comparison of Marginal Bone Level Changes of Immediately Loaded Implants, Delayed Loaded Nonsubmerged Implants, and Delayed Loaded Submerged Implants: A Randomized Clinical Trial.
The International journal of oral & maxillofacial implants • 2017 • Vol. 32 (3)
PURPOSE: The aim of this randomized clinical trial was to radiographically compare peri-implant marginal bone level changes between immediately loaded implants without the removal of an abutment plac…
Camati, P; Deliberador, T; Giacomel, M
Efficacy of a traditional Persian medicine preparation for radiation-induced xerostomia: a randomized, open-label, active-controlled trial.
Journal of integrative medicine • 2017 • Vol. 15 (3)
BACKGROUND: Xerostomia is one of the most common side effects of radiation therapy among patients with head and neck cancers (HNC). However, conventional medicine lacks an effective treatment for rad…
Ameri, A; Choopani, R; Heydarirad, G
Increased salivary oxidative stress parameters in patients with type 2 diabetes: Relation with periodontal disease.
Endocrinologia, diabetes y nutricion • 2017 • Vol. 64 (5)
OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to determine whether there are differences in salivary oxidative stress between patients with diabetes mellitus type 2 (DM2) and healthy non-diabetic patients, an…
Arana, C; de la Cuesta Mayor, M; Gomez-Moreno, G