Research Papers
Dental research: Quality and sustainability.
British dental journal • 2017 • Vol. 222 (5)
Bunt, S; Estai, M; Kanagasingam, Y
Implant retention systems for implant-retained overdentures.
British dental journal • 2017 • Vol. 222 (5)
Implant retained overdentures are being increasingly utilised in both general and specialist practice to rehabilitate patients with missing teeth, particularly those that are edentate. This article a…
Addy, L; Green, D; Laverty, D
[Understanding and treatment strategy for disc displacement of temporomandibular disorders].
Zhonghua kou qiang yi xue za zhi = Zhonghua kouqiang yixue zazhi = Chinese journal of stomatology • 2017 • Vol. 52 (3)
Understanding and treatment strategy for disc displacement of temporomandibular disorders (TMD) were discussed in the present review. It has been strongly recommended by the author that the treatment…
Ma, X
[Physical therapy for temporomandibular joint anterior disc displacement without reduction].
Zhonghua kou qiang yi xue za zhi = Zhonghua kouqiang yixue zazhi = Chinese journal of stomatology • 2017 • Vol. 52 (3)
Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) anterior disc displacement without reduction (ADDwoR) is a common type of temporomandibular joint disorders. Most patients experience limited mouth opening and joint pai…
Cai, B
[Application of exfoliated cells in early diagnosis of oral cancer].
Zhonghua kou qiang yi xue za zhi = Zhonghua kouqiang yixue zazhi = Chinese journal of stomatology • 2017 • Vol. 52 (3)
Exfoliative cytology is a simple and non-invasive examination method that is easily accepted by the patient. A number of new techniques are used to further increase the accuracy of sample collecting.…
Liu, T; Sun, Z; Zhang, X
Oral Health Status of Patients with Lysosomal Storage Diseases in Poland.
International journal of environmental research and public health • 2017 • Vol. 14 (3)
Patients with lysosomal storage diseases (LSDs) suffer from physical and mental disabilities, which together with poor access to professional care may lead to impaired oral health. This cross-section…
Czepulis, N; Drazewski, D; Grzymislawska, M
TARPs and AMPA Receptors: Function Follows Form.
Neuron • 2017 • Vol. 93 (5)
In this issue of Neuron, Ben-Yaacov et al. (2017) dissect the interaction between AMPA receptors and auxiliary (TARP) subunits, revealing essential roles for the receptor transmembrane and cytoplasmi…
Huettner, J
Cigarette smoking and the risk of primary Sjogren's syndrome: a nested case control study.
Arthritis research & therapy • 2017 • Vol. 19 (1)
BACKGROUND: Smoking is reported to affect the risk of a number of chronic disorders, including rheumatic diseases. Previous cross-sectional studies have shown a lower frequency of smoking in patients…
Jacobsson, L; Mandl, T; Olsson, P
Evaluation of Recombinant Human FGF-2 and PDGF-BB in Periodontal Regeneration: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.
Scientific reports • 2017 • Vol. 7 (1)
The prognosis for successful treatment of periodontal diseases is generally poor. Current therapeutic strategies often fail to regenerate infected periodontium. Recently an alternative strategy has b…
Huang, D; Li, C; Li, F
Does capitation affect the delivery of oral healthcare and access to services? Evidence from a pilot contact in Northern Ireland.
BMC health services research • 2017 • Vol. 17 (1)
BACKGROUND: In May 2009, the Northern Ireland government introduced General Dental Services (GDS) contracts based on capitation in dental practices newly set up by a corporate dental provider to prom…
Birch, S; Brocklehurst, P; Donaldson, M
Expression of E-cadherin and involucrin in leukoplakia and oral cancer: an immunocytochemical and immunohistochemical study.
Brazilian oral research • 2017 • Vol. 31
To assess the immunocytochemical and immunohistochemical correlation of adhesion (E-cadherin) and cell differentiation (involucrin) molecules in oral leukoplakia and oral squamous cell carcinoma. Cyt…
Brochier, F; Bundrich, L; Daroit, N
Critical Review on Eliminating Endodontic Dental Infections Using Herbal Products.
Journal of dietary supplements • 2017 • Vol. 14 (2)
The main purpose of a root canal treatment is to eliminate the bacteria and their products from the pulp space. Chemomechanical preparation (chemical-refers to irrigating solutions, i.e., either synt…
Agrawal, I; Agrawal, V; Kapoor, S
Oral cancer risk factors in New Zealand.
The New Zealand medical journal • 2017 • Vol. 130 (1451)
Oral cancer constitutes the majority of head and neck cancers, which are the fifth most common malignancy worldwide, accounting for an estimated 984,430 cases in 2012. Between 2000 and 2010, there we…
Cox, B; Gavidi, R; Rich, A
Midwestern Latino caregivers' knowledge, attitudes and sense making of the oral health etiology, prevention and barriers that inhibit their children's oral health: a CBPR approach.
BMC oral health • 2017 • Vol. 17 (1)
BACKGROUND: Using community-based participatory research, the Health Protection Model was used to understand the cultural experiences, attitudes, knowledge and behaviors surrounding caries etiology, …
Acevedo, M; Dandelet, L; Galvez, L
Guideline for the prevention of oral and oropharyngeal mucositis in children receiving treatment for cancer or undergoing haematopoietic stem cell transplantation.
BMJ supportive & palliative care • 2017 • Vol. 7 (1)
PURPOSE: To develop an evidence-based clinical practice guideline for the prevention of oral mucositis in children (0-18 years) receiving treatment for cancer or undergoing haematopoietic stem cell t…
Baggott, T; Brinklow, J; Dupuis, L
A Simple Mandibular Distraction Protocol to Avoid Tracheostomy in Patients With Pierre Robin Sequence.
The Cleft palate-craniofacial journal : official publication of the American Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Association • 2017 • Vol. 54 (2)
OBJECTIVE: Recent treatment goals for Pierre Robin sequence (PRS) focus on avoiding tracheostomy through modalities such as mandibular distraction osteogenesis (MDO). We primarily evaluated the effic…
Alvarez, S; Ching, J; Conley, C
Speech, Language, and Reading in 10-Year-Olds With Cleft: Associations With Teasing, Satisfaction With Speech, and Psychological Adjustment.
The Cleft palate-craniofacial journal : official publication of the American Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Association • 2017 • Vol. 54 (2)
BACKGROUND: Despite the use of multidisciplinary services, little research has addressed issues involved in the care of those with cleft lip and/or palate across disciplines. The aim was to investiga…
Aukner, R; Feragen, K; Saervold, T
The efficacy of erythropoietin mouthwash in prevention of oral mucositis in patients undergoing autologous hematopoietic SCT: a double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled trial.
Hematological oncology • 2017 • Vol. 35 (1)
Oral mucositis (OM) as a complication of high-dose chemotherapy is frequently occurred in hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT) settings. Erythropoietin (EPO) has anti-inflammatory, antioxid…
Ghavamzadeh, A; Gholami, K; Hadjibabaie, M
Sedative load, carious teeth and infection in the periodontium among community-dwelling older people.
Gerodontology • 2017 • Vol. 34 (1)
OBJECTIVE: To study the relation of sedative load to carious teeth and periodontal pocketing - indication of infectious periodontal disease - among older people. MATERIALS AND METHODS: This cross-sec…
Hartikainen, S; Knuuttila, M; Komulainen, K
Association of Macrophages With Angiogenesis in Oral Epithelial Dysplasia, Oral Verrucous Carcinoma, and Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma: An Immunohistochemical Study.
Applied immunohistochemistry & molecular morphology : AIMM • 2017 • Vol. 25 (3)
The present study aimed to elucidate the role of tumor-associated macrophages (TAMs) and angiogenesis in tumor progression by assessing their immunohistochemical expression in oral epithelial dysplas…
Augustine, J; Chawla, H; Urs, A