Research Papers
Is it time to develop a tiered classification scheme for salivary gland fine-needle aspiration specimens?
Diagnostic cytopathology • 2017 • Vol. 45 (4)
Baloch, Z; Faquin, W; Layfield, L
Accuracy of staging of oral squamous cell carcinoma of the tongue: should incisional biopsy be done before or after magnetic resonance imaging?
The British journal of oral & maxillofacial surgery • 2017 • Vol. 55 (3)
Accurate staging of oral squamous cell carcinoma (oral SCC) is essential. Some clinicians delay diagnostic biopsy until after magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). We retrospectively studied the clinical…
Fry, A; Howe, T; Hunter, K
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 (3)
Many publications have addressed the medical complications of tattoos, but to our knowledge there are no reports of their use to alert people in our field of potentially dangerous conditions. We pres…
Brennan, P; Colbert, S
Changes in white spot lesions following post-orthodontic weekly application of 1.25 per cent fluoride gel over 6 months-a randomized placebo-controlled clinical trial. Part I: photographic data evaluation.
European journal of orthodontics • 2017 • Vol. 39 (2)
BACKGROUND: White spot lesions (WSLs) are a frequent side-effect of multibracket appliance treatment. The effect of local fluoridation on post-orthodontic WSL is however inconclusive. OBJECTIVE: Asse…
Bock, N; Gnandt, E; Heumann, C
Effects of diode laser irradiation and fibroblast growth factor on periodontal healing of replanted teeth after extended extra-oral dry time.
Dental traumatology : official publication of International Association for Dental Traumatology • 2017 • Vol. 33 (2)
AIM: The search for effective protocols to reduce the incidence of root resorption and allow periodontal ligament repair is still challenging, given the unpredictable outcome of late tooth replantati…
Anbinder, A; Carvalho, E; Habitante, S
Early childhood caries among 5- to 6-year-old children in Southeast Asia.
International dental journal • 2017 • Vol. 67 (2)
OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to examine the prevalence and experience of early childhood caries among 5- to 6-year-old children in Southeast Asia. METHODS: A literature search was conducted o…
Chu, C; Duangthip, D; Gao, S
Proton Pump Inhibitors and the Risk of Osseointegrated Dental Implant Failure: A Cohort Study.
Clinical implant dentistry and related research • 2017 • Vol. 19 (2)
Proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) have a negative impact on bone accrual. Because osseointegration is influenced by bone metabolism, this study investigates the association between PPIs and the risk of o…
Abi-Nader, S; Al-Abedalla, K; Daniel, N
Comparison of fracture strength and failure mode of different ceramic implant abutments.
The Journal of prosthetic dentistry • 2017 • Vol. 117 (4)
STATEMENT OF PROBLEM: The whitish color of zirconia (ZrO(2)) abutments offers favorable esthetics compared with the grayish color of titanium (Ti) abutments. Nonetheless, ZrO(2) has greater opacity, …
Al-Akhali, M; Elsayed, A; Kern, M
Comorbid autoimmune diseases in patients with sarcoidosis: A nationwide case-control study in Taiwan.
The Journal of dermatology • 2017 • Vol. 44 (4)
The association between sarcoidosis and autoimmune comorbidities has been reported, however, it has seldom been confirmed by a large nationwide study. Our study aimed to clarify the association betwe…
Chang, Y; Chen, Y; Chiu, Y
Prevalence of Surgical Site Infections Following Orthognathic Surgery: A Double-Blind, Randomized Controlled Trial on a 3-Day Versus 1-Day Postoperative Antibiotic Regimen.
Journal of oral and maxillofacial surgery : official journal of the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons • 2017 • Vol. 75 (4)
PURPOSE: The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of a 3- versus 1-day antibiotic regimen on the rate of surgical site infection (SSI) in patients undergoing orthognathic surgery at a de…
Davis, C; Davis, I; Gregoire, C
Immediately Loaded Implants in Rehabilitation of the Maxilla: A Two-Year Randomized Clinical Trial of Guided Surgery versus Standard Procedure.
Clinical implant dentistry and related research • 2017 • Vol. 19 (2)
BACKGROUND: Implant-simulation software can now be used to improve treatment planning, guide surgery, and ensure more accurate implant placement. PURPOSE: The aim of this study was to evaluate the ou…
Amorfini, L; Drago, S; Migliorati, M
In-Office Bleaching During Orthodontic Treatment.
Journal of esthetic and restorative dentistry : official publication of the American Academy of Esthetic Dentistry ... [et al.] • 2017 • Vol. 29 (2)
OBJECTIVE: To demonstrate that it is possible to pursue teeth whitening treatment protocols during orthodontic treatment with no esthetic loss. CLINICAL CONSIDERATIONS: Many patients undergoing ortho…
Devito-Moraes, A; Dutra, H; Gomes, M
A Dental Prosthesis from the Early Modern Age in Tuscany (Italy).
Clinical implant dentistry and related research • 2017 • Vol. 19 (2)
BACKGROUND: During archaeological excavation, carried out in the S. Francesco Monastery at Lucca (Tuscany, Italy), a golden dental appliance was discovered. The prosthesis was found, together with co…
De Sanctis, M; Giuffra, V; Minozzi, S
Oral cancer screening in private dental practices in a developing country: opportunities and challenges.
Community dentistry and oral epidemiology • 2017 • Vol. 45 (2)
OBJECTIVES: Private dental practitioners constitute approximately 40% of all registered dentists in Malaysia, and this group affords an avenue for prevention and early detection of oral cancer. Howev…
Aripin, S; Cheong, S; Haron, N
Progressive limitation of mouth opening.
Actas dermo-sifiliograficas • 2017 • Vol. 108 (3)
Garcia-Martinez, P; Herrero-Gonzalez, J; Pujol, R
Periodontitis and myocardial hypertrophy.
Hypertension research : official journal of the Japanese Society of Hypertension • 2017 • Vol. 40 (4)
There is a deep relationship between cardiovascular disease and periodontitis. It has been reported that myocardial hypertrophy may be affected by periodontitis in clinical settings. Although these c…
Akazawa, H; Akimoto, S; Aoyama, N
2-Year Assessment of Tissue Biostimulation With Low-Level Laser on the Outcomes of Connective Tissue Graft in the Treatment of Single Gingival Recession: A Randomized Clinical Trial.
Journal of periodontology • 2017 • Vol. 88 (4)
BACKGROUND: Periodontal wound healing has been accelerated by different low-level laser therapy (LLLT) protocols. However, just a few studies have evaluated use of this therapy adjunctive to periodon…
Araujo, C; Fernandes-Dias, S; Lucas da Silva Neves, F
Occlusal consequence of using average condylar guidance settings: An in vitro study.
The Journal of prosthetic dentistry • 2017 • Vol. 117 (4)
STATEMENT OF PROBLEM: A simplified mounting technique that adopts an average condylar guidance has been advocated. Despite this, the experimental explanation of how average settings differ from indiv…
Kim, M; Kwon, H; Lee, W
Clinical value of antistreptolysin O levels in adult patients with tonsillitis: report I.
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 (4)
To assess the clinical value of antistreptolysin O (ASO) level in adult patients with acute tonsillitis of group A beta-hemolytic streptococcus (GABHS) etiology and its interaction with the Centor sc…
Englender, M; Trushin, V
Hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis in a patient with Sjogren's syndrome: case report and review.
Rheumatology international • 2017 • Vol. 37 (4)
Hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis (HLH) is a very rare syndrome with a mortality up to 95% of cases if not treated. It is characterised by an excessive activation of the immune system that leads to …
Garcia-Montoya, L; Janta, I; Lopez-Longo, F