Research Papers
Botulinum toxin A and/or soft tissue fillers for facial rehabilitation.
Wiener medizinische Wochenschrift (1946) • 2017 • Vol. 167 (3-4)
Botulinum toxin A and soft tissue fillers are cornerstones of facial rejuvenation procedures. They can also be of benefit in facial rehabilitation. We report on three female patients who were treated…
Goldman, A; Wollina, U
Oncologic outcomes of selective neck dissection in HPV-related oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma.
The Laryngoscope • 2017 • Vol. 127 (3)
OBJECTIVES: To examine outcomes of selective neck dissection (SND) in patients with human papillomavirus (HPV)-related oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma (OPSCC) who present with clinical neck dis…
Graboyes, E; Haughey, B; Jackson, R
"Low Testosterone Levels in Body Fluids Are Associated With Chronic Periodontitis".
American journal of men's health • 2017 • Vol. 11 (2)
There is a debate over the association between low testosterone levels in body fluids and the occurrence of chronic periodontitis (CP). The aim of the present systematic review was to assess whether …
Abduljabbar, T; Javed, F; Kellesarian, S
Down-regulation of beta-catenin and the associated migration ability by Taiwanin C in arecoline and 4-NQO-induced oral cancer cells via GSK-3beta activation.
Molecular carcinogenesis • 2017 • Vol. 56 (3)
Cancer is one of the leading causes of death worldwide, and oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC) accounts for almost a sixth of all reported cancers. Arecoline, from areca nut is known to enhance carc…
Bau, D; Chen, M; Day, C
Forensic age estimation based on magnetic resonance imaging of third molars: converting 2D staging into 3D staging.
Annals of human biology • 2017 • Vol. 44 (2)
BACKGROUND: Established methods to stage development of third molars for forensic age estimation are based on the evaluation of radiographs, which show a 2D projection. It has not been investigated w…
De Tobel, J; Hillewig, E; Verstraete, K
Marginal fit and photoelastic stress analysis of CAD-CAM and overcast 3-unit implant-supported frameworks.
The Journal of prosthetic dentistry • 2017 • Vol. 117 (3)
STATEMENT OF PROBLEM: Several studies have shown the superiority of computer-assisted design and computer-assisted manufacturing (CAD-CAM) technology compared with conventional casting. However, an a…
Barao, V; Bhering, C; Mesquita, M
Marginal and internal fit of CAD-CAM-fabricated composite resin and ceramic crowns scanned by 2 intraoral cameras.
The Journal of prosthetic dentistry • 2017 • Vol. 117 (3)
STATEMENT OF PROBLEM: The precision of fit of chairside computer-aided design and computer-aided manufacturing (CAD-CAM) complete crowns is affected by digital impression and restorative material. PU…
Chaves, S; de Paula Silveira, A; Hilgert, L
Surface properties of polyetheretherketone after different laboratory and chairside polishing protocols.
The Journal of prosthetic dentistry • 2017 • Vol. 117 (3)
STATEMENT OF PROBLEM: Polyetheretherketone (PEEK) can be used as a framework material for fixed dental prostheses. However, information about laboratory and chairside polishing methods is still scarc…
Heimer, S; Roos, M; Schmidlin, P
Patient-centered and clinical outcomes of mandibular overdentures retained with the locator system: A prospective observational study.
The Journal of prosthetic dentistry • 2017 • Vol. 117 (3)
STATEMENT OF PROBLEM: Whether clinical or demographic variables affect the perception of treatment in terms of quality of life and satisfaction is unknown. PURPOSE: The purpose of this prospective st…
Fernandez-Estevan, L; Montero, J; Selva Otaolaurruchi, E
Internal fit of single crowns produced by CAD-CAM and lost-wax metal casting technique assessed by the triple-scan protocol.
The Journal of prosthetic dentistry • 2017 • Vol. 117 (3)
STATEMENT OF PROBLEM: Whether single crowns produced by computer-aided design and computer-aided manufacturing (CAD-CAM) have an internal fit comparable to crowns made by lost-wax metal casting techn…
Dahl, B; Dahl, J; Ronold, H
Mandibular Degree II Furcation Defects Treatment With Platelet-Rich Fibrin and 1% Alendronate Gel Combination: A Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial.
Journal of periodontology • 2017 • Vol. 88 (3)
BACKGROUND: Different materials have been investigated for renewal of lost supporting periodontal structures and tested for furcation defect treatment. Platelet-rich fibrin (PRF) is a pool of growth-…
Garg, V; Kanoriya, D; Pradeep, A
Comparison of Salvage Total Pharyngolaryngectomy and Cervical Esophagectomy Between Hypopharyngeal Cancer and Cervical Esophageal Cancer.
Annals of surgical oncology • 2017 • Vol. 24 (3)
BACKGROUND: Total pharyngolaryngectomy and cervical esophagectomy (TPLCE) after chemoradiotherapy remains a challenge because of the high rate of complications and few available data on outcomes and …
Booka, E; Iida, Y; Imai, A
TRPA1 receptor is upregulated in human oral lichen planus.
Oral diseases • 2017 • Vol. 23 (2)
OBJECTIVE: Oral lichen planus (OLP) is a chronic inflammatory disease of unknown etiology with antigen-specific and non-specific mechanisms. Transient receptor potential ankyrin 1 (TRPA1) is a non-se…
Ban, A; Knie, L; Kun, J
Relationship Between Frequent Recreational Cannabis (Marijuana and Hashish) Use and Periodontitis in Adults in the United States: National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey 2011 to 2012.
Journal of periodontology • 2017 • Vol. 88 (3)
BACKGROUND: Recreational use of cannabis, following its legalization in some countries, poses emergent oral and periodontal health concerns. The objective of this study is to examine the relationship…
Ahluwalia, K; Papapanou, P; Shariff, J
Uncertainty of current algorithm for bisphosphonate-related osteonecrosis of the jaw in population-based studies: a systematic review.
Journal of bone and mineral research : the official journal of the American Society for Bone and Mineral Research • 2017 • Vol. 32 (3)
To assess the relevance of previous epidemiologic studies on bisphosphonate-related osteonecrosis of the jaw (BRONJ), we first conducted a systematic review of large population-based observational st…
Kim, H; Kim, J; Kim, S
A Comparison of Prognostic Ability of Staging Systems for Human Papillomavirus-Related Oropharyngeal Squamous Cell Carcinoma.
JAMA oncology • 2017 • Vol. 3 (3)
IMPORTANCE: The current American Joint Committee on Cancer/Union for International Cancer Control (AJCC/UICC) staging system, developed for human papillomavirus (HPV)-unrelated disease, discriminates…
Burtness, B; Chen, T; Corso, C
Delayed onset infections after lower third molar germectomy could be related to the space distal to the second molar.
International journal of oral and maxillofacial surgery • 2017 • Vol. 46 (3)
The onset of delayed infection after lower third molar germectomy is influenced by the amount of distal space. This retrospective study aimed to determine whether the incidence of delayed onset infec…
Cecchini, S; Gatto, M; Monaco, G
Surgical Site Infections Following Bimaxillary Orthognathic, Osseous Genioplasty, and Intranasal Surgery: A Retrospective Cohort Study.
Journal of oral and maxillofacial surgery : official journal of the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons • 2017 • Vol. 75 (3)
PURPOSE: Frequency estimates of surgical site infection (SSI) after orthognathic surgery vary considerably. The purpose of this study was to determine the incidence and site of SSIs and associated ri…
Chavda, A; Choi, E; Posnick, J
Microwave Ablation: A Novel Treatment for the Mucoceles of Anterior Lingual Salivary Glands.
Journal of oral and maxillofacial surgery : official journal of the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons • 2017 • Vol. 75 (3)
PURPOSE: The objective of this study was to evaluate the efficacy of microwave ablation as a substitute for surgery in patients with a mucocele of the anterior lingual salivary glands. MATERIALS AND …
Feng, H; Liang, X; Liao, X
Lingual Nerve Microsurgery Outcomes Using 2 Different Conduits: A Retrospective Cohort Study.
Journal of oral and maxillofacial surgery : official journal of the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons • 2017 • Vol. 75 (3)
PURPOSE: This study compared a type 1 collagen conduit (NeuraGen) with a porcine small intestinal submucosa conduit (AxoGuard) when used in lingual nerve microsurgery and any differences in achieving…
Chuang, S; Wilson, M; Ziccardi, V