Research Papers
Myofibroblasts have an impact on expression, dimerization and signaling of different ErbB receptors in OSCC cells.
Journal of receptor and signal transduction research • 2017 • Vol. 37 (1)
INTRODUCTION: Receptors of the ErbB family belong to the key players in cancer development and are targets of several therapeutic approaches. Their functional dependency on the tumor microenvironment…
Berndt, A; Buttner, R; Korn, A
Analysis of Th Cell-related Cytokine Production in Behcet Disease Patients with Uveitis Before and After Infliximab Treatment.
Ocular immunology and inflammation • 2017 • Vol. 25 (1)
PURPOSE: To examine antigen-stimulated cytokine production by Behcet disease patients (BD) before and after infliximab infusion. METHODS: PBMCs were obtained before and after infliximab infusion in B…
Caspi, R; Harimoto, K; Ito, M
The effects of waterpipe tobacco smoking on health outcomes: an updated systematic review and meta-analysis.
International journal of epidemiology • 2017 • Vol. 46 (1)
BACKGROUND AND AIMS: A systematic review conducted in 2008 found significant associations between waterpipe tobacco smoking and lung cancer, respiratory disease, periodontal disease and low birthweig…
Akl, E; Al Akel, M; Ballout, R
Effects of self-ligating brackets on oral hygiene and discomfort: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled clinical trials.
International journal of dental hygiene • 2017 • Vol. 15 (1)
BACKGROUND: Self-ligating brackets (SLBs) are widely adopted in clinic owing to their claimed superiorities. Here, we collected and analysed all randomized controlled clinical trials (RCTs) comparing…
Bai, D; Han, X; He, Y
Osteoid osteoma of the temporal bone manifesting as first bite syndrome and a meta-analysis combined with osteoblastoma.
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 (2)
The objectives of this study were to describe a case of osteoid osteoma arising from the temporal bone manifesting only as first bite syndrome as the sole clinical symptom, to perform a meta-analysis…
Fujishima, F; Hidaka, H; Kato, Y
Effect of surface modification of zirconia on cell adhesion, metabolic activity and proliferation of human osteoblasts.
Biomedizinische Technik. Biomedical engineering • 2017 • Vol. 62 (1)
Titanium dental implants with sandblasted and/or acid-etched surfaces have shown clinical superiority in comparison to their smooth, machined counterparts, and are now state of the art. Sandblasting …
Al Qahtani, M; Al Qahtani, W; Engel, E
Characterization of Antimicrobial Agent Loaded Eudragit RS Solvent Exchange-Induced In Situ Forming Gels for Periodontitis Treatment.
AAPS PharmSciTech • 2017 • Vol. 18 (2)
Eudragit RS (ERS), a quaternary polyacrylate positively charged polymer, exhibits a very low permeability and swells in aqueous media independently of pH without dissolving. Owing to its high solubil…
Charoensuksai, P; Jantadee, T; Mahadlek, J
Dental Implants Placed in Periodontally Infected Sites in Humans.
Clinical implant dentistry and related research • 2017 • Vol. 19 (1)
BACKGROUND: The purpose of the present study was to evaluate fresh socket implant outcome leaving granulomatous tissue into the bone defects. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Subjects requiring tooth extractio…
Cappare, P; Crespi, G; Crespi, R
Pterygopalatine fossa metastasis with severe trigeminal neuralgia from neuroendocrine carcinoma of the breast.
Auris, nasus, larynx • 2017 • Vol. 44 (1)
A 57-year-old woman presented to our department with a 2-month history of pain and paresthesia on the left side of the face 12 years after having undergone surgery for breast cancer. We performed an …
Ota, Y; Suzuki, M; Takanami, T
Inter-observer Variability in Scoring Ultra-wide-field Fluorescein Angiography in Patients with Behcet Retinal Vasculitis.
Ocular immunology and inflammation • 2017 • Vol. 25 (1)
PURPOSE: To test inter-observer agreement in applying the scoring system of the Angiography Scoring of Uveitis Working Group (ASUWG) to ultra-wide-field fluorescein angiograms (UWFA) obtained from pa…
Kim, B; Moon, S; Park, U
Fibroblast activation and senescence in oral cancer.
Journal of oral pathology & medicine : official publication of the International Association of Oral Pathologists and the American Academy of Oral Pathology • 2017 • Vol. 46 (2)
There is now compelling evidence that the tumour stroma plays an important role in the pathogenesis of cancers of epithelial origin. The pre-eminent cell type of the stroma is carcinoma-associated fi…
Cirillo, N; Hassona, Y; James, E
Radiographic Evaluation of Maxillary Sinus Lateral Wall and Posterior Superior Alveolar Artery Anatomy: A Cone-Beam Computed Tomographic Study.
Clinical implant dentistry and related research • 2017 • Vol. 19 (1)
OBJECTIVE: The purpose of the current study is to assess the thickness of the maxillary sinus lateral wall in dentate and edentulous patients using cone beam computed tomography (CBCT). This study al…
Amintavakoli, N; Chong Chan, K; Danesh-Sani, S
Using a Visible Light-Polymerized Resin to Fabricate an Interim Partial Removable Dental Prosthesis.
Journal of prosthodontics : official journal of the American College of Prosthodontists • 2017 • Vol. 26 (2)
An interim partial removable dental prosthesis (RDP) is any dental prosthesis that replaces some teeth in a partially dentate arch designed to enhance esthetics, stabilization, and/or function for a …
Elkassaby, H; Segal, A; Yu, H
Short Implants (5 to 8 mm) Versus Longer Implants (>8 mm) with Sinus Lifting in Atrophic Posterior Maxilla: A Meta-Analysis of RCTs.
Clinical implant dentistry and related research • 2017 • Vol. 19 (1)
OBJECTIVE: The specific purposes of this study were (1) to undertake a thorough systematic review and meta-analysis based only on randomized clinical trials (RCTs) to compare the rates of survival an…
Deng, W; Fan, T; Li, Y
Selective stimulation of facial muscles with a penetrating electrode array in the feline model.
The Laryngoscope • 2017 • Vol. 127 (2)
OBJECTIVES/HYPOTHESIS: Permanent facial nerve injury is a difficult challenge for both patients and physicians given its potential for debilitating functional, cosmetic, and psychological sequelae. A…
Bhatt, J; Djalilian, H; Lin, H
MALAT1 induces tongue cancer cells' EMT and inhibits apoptosis through Wnt/beta-catenin signaling pathway.
Journal of oral pathology & medicine : official publication of the International Association of Oral Pathologists and the American Academy of Oral Pathology • 2017 • Vol. 46 (2)
BACKGROUND: MALAT1 is recognized as an oncogenic lncRNA in various malignancies. However, its expression and function in oral tongue squamous cell carcinoma are still unknown. This study aims to inve…
Li, Z; Liang, J; Liang, L
The therapeutic effects of apigenin and dexamethasone on 5-fluorouracil-induced oral mucositis - a pilot study using a Syrian hamster model.
Journal of oral pathology & medicine : official publication of the International Association of Oral Pathologists and the American Academy of Oral Pathology • 2017 • Vol. 46 (2)
OBJECTIVE: Oral mucositis (OM) is a common complication of chemotherapy and radiotherapy. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effects of treating 5-fluorouracil-induced OM with apigenin and dex…
Amaral Mendes, R; Gomez Garcia, F; Lopez-Jornet, P
Expression of astrocyte elevated gene-1 protein in ameloblastomas, keratocystic odontogenic tumors, and dentigerous cysts.
Journal of oral pathology & medicine : official publication of the International Association of Oral Pathologists and the American Academy of Oral Pathology • 2017 • Vol. 46 (2)
BACKGROUND: Benign epithelial odontogenic tumors such as ameloblastoma and keratocystic odontogenic tumor (KCOT) may exhibit an aggressive clinical course reminiscent of malignancies. Recent studies …
Chang, J; Chiang, C; Tseng, C
Clinical Investigation and Patient Satisfaction of Short Implants Versus Longer Implants with Osteotome Sinus Floor Elevation in Atrophic Posterior Maxillae: A Pilot Randomized Trial.
Clinical implant dentistry and related research • 2017 • Vol. 19 (1)
PURPOSE: The aim of the study was to evaluate the clinical parameters and patient satisfaction of the treatments with short implants compared to longer implants with osteotome sinus floor elevation (…
Gu, Y; Lai, H; Mo, J
Can Reduced-Step Polishers Be as Effective as Multiple-Step Polishers in Enhancing Surface Smoothness?
Journal of esthetic and restorative dentistry : official publication of the American Academy of Esthetic Dentistry ... [et al.] • 2017 • Vol. 29 (1)
OBJECTIVES: The aim of this study was to evaluate the effects of various finishing and polishing systems on the final surface roughness of a resin composite. Hypotheses tested were: (1) reduced-step …
Karacolak, G; Kemaloglu, H; Turkun, L