Research Papers
Diffusion-weighted imaging of nasopharyngeal carcinoma to predict distant metastases.
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)
Our study aimed to identify diffusion-weighted imaging (DWI) parameters obtained from primary nasopharyngeal carcinoma (NPC) at initial presentation, that can predict patients at risk of distant meta…
Ahuja, A; Ai, Q; Bhatia, K
Hyperfractionation compared to standard fractionation in intensity-modulated radiation therapy for patients with locally advanced recurrent nasopharyngeal carcinoma.
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)
We prospectively studied the efficacy and safety of hyperfractionated intensity-modulated radiation therapy (HF-IMRT) and compared to a historical cohort treated with standard fractionation (SF-IMRT)…
Kwong, D; Lam, K; Lee, V
MRI of diffuse large B-cell non-Hodgkin's lymphoma of the head and neck: comparison of Waldeyer's ring and sinonasal lymphoma.
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)
To document the magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) features of diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL) in Waldeyer's ring (WR) and the sinonasal (SN) region, and to identify any differences between lymph…
Bhatia, K; King, A; Law, B
RE: Long-term efficacy of microbiology-driven periodontal laser-assisted therapy, by Martelli et al., Eur J Clin Microbiol Infect Dis 2016, 35(3): 423-431.
European journal of clinical microbiology & infectious diseases : official publication of the European Society of Clinical Microbiology • 2017 • Vol. 36 (2)
Aimetti, M; Cairo, F; Gatti, C
Clinicopathological and cell proliferation evaluation of ameloblastomas and keratocystic odontogenic tumors: a 10 year retrospective study.
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)
Odontogenic tumors (OTs) are important lesions of the gnathic bones due to their clinicopathological heterogeneity and variable biological behavior; therefore, epidemiological studies are needed to o…
da Silva, L; de Souza Andrade, E; do Nascimento, G
Incomplete Behcet's disease with calf muscle pain and MRI hyperintensity due to possible thrombophlebitis.
European journal of dermatology : EJD • 2017 • Vol. 27 (1)
Amano, M; Chikazawa, S; Hanafusa, T
Rehabilitation of Full-Mouth Edentulism: Immediate Loading of Implants Inserted With Computer-Guided Flapless Surgery Versus Conventional Dentures: A 5-Year Multicenter Retrospective Analysis and OHIP Questionnaire.
Implant dentistry • 2017 • Vol. 26 (1)
OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this report is to compare satisfaction of patients rehabilitated with full-mouth fixed prostheses using computer-aided flapless implant placement and immediate loading with …
Acocella, A; Alessandra, R; Blasi, A
Peri-Implant Mucositis and Peri-Implantitis: A Current Understanding of Their Diagnosis, Clinical Implications, and a Report of Treatment Using a Combined Therapy Approach.
The Journal of oral implantology • 2017 • Vol. 43 (1)
Beretta, M; Cicciu, M; Maiorana, C
Comparison of retention between maxillary milled and conventional denture bases: A clinical study.
The Journal of prosthetic dentistry • 2017 • Vol. 117 (2)
STATEMENT OF PROBLEM: Clinical studies comparing the retention values of milled denture bases with those of conventionally processed denture bases are lacking. PURPOSE: The purpose of this clinical s…
AlHelal, A; AlRumaih, H; Baba, N
A Randomized Double-Masked Clinical Trial Comparing Four Periodontitis Treatment Strategies: 5-Year Tooth Loss Results.
Journal of periodontology • 2017 • Vol. 88 (2)
BACKGROUND: Tooth loss is the ultimate negative consequence of periodontitis, and reports of the extent to which different treatment strategies may influence long-term tooth loss are hard to find. Th…
Baelum, V; Gjermo, P; Preus, H
Open surgery assisted with arthroscopy to treat synovial chondromatosis of the temporomandibular joint.
International journal of oral and maxillofacial surgery • 2017 • Vol. 46 (2)
Open surgery and arthroscopy for the treatment of synovial chondromatosis (SC) of the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) have their advantages and disadvantages. The aim of this study was to report the ap…
Bai, G; Chen, M; Qiu, Y
Severe edentulism is a major risk factor influencing stroke incidence in rural Ecuador (The Atahualpa Project).
International journal of stroke : official journal of the International Stroke Society • 2017 • Vol. 12 (2)
Background There is no information on stroke incidence in rural areas of Latin America, where living conditions and cardiovascular risk factors are different from urban centers. Aim Using a populatio…
Del Brutto, O; Del Brutto, V; Mera, R
Detection of vertical root fractures in intact and endodontically treated premolar teeth by designing a probabilistic neural network: an ex vivo study.
Dento maxillo facial radiology • 2017 • Vol. 46 (2)
OBJECTIVES: Detection of vertical root fractures (VRFs) in their initial stages is a crucial issue, which prevents the propagation of injury to the adjacent supporting structures. Designing a suitabl…
Andalib, A; Esmaeili, F; Garjani, S
Injection Pharyngoplasty With Autologous Fat as Treatment for Stress Velopharyngeal Insufficiency in Brass and Woodwind Musicians.
JAMA otolaryngology-- head & neck surgery • 2017 • Vol. 143 (2)
IMPORTANCE: Stress velopharyngeal insufficiency (SVPI) is an uncommon but often career-threatening condition affecting professional brass and woodwind musicians. OBJECTIVES: To review the evaluation …
Bryson, P; Syamal, M
Occlusal trauma and mucositis or peri-implantitis?
Journal of the American Dental Association (1939) • 2017 • Vol. 148 (2)
BACKGROUND AND OVERVIEW: The aim of this study was to describe the effects of bruxism in peri-implant bone loss 6 years after the placement of a successful implant-supported prosthesis, to describe i…
Damante, C; Passanezi, E; Sant'Ana, A
Trigeminal neuralgia due to venous neurovascular conflicts: outcome after microvascular decompression in a series of 55 consecutive patients.
Acta neurochirurgica • 2017 • Vol. 159 (2)
BACKGROUND: Implication of veins as neurovascular conflict (NVC) in the genesis of trigeminal neuralgia (TN) remains a matter of debate. Few reports dealing with venous NVC have been published. The o…
Berthiller, J; Brinzeu, A; Dumot, C
Anemia and hematinic deficiencies in anti-gastric parietal cell antibody-positive or all autoantibodies-negative recurrent aphthous stomatitis patients.
Journal of the Formosan Medical Association = Taiwan yi zhi • 2017 • Vol. 116 (2)
BACKGROUND/PURPOSE: Approximately 13% of recurrent aphthous stomatitis (RAS) patients have serum anti-gastric parietal cell antibody (GPCA) positivity. This study assessed whether serum GPCA or RAS i…
Chang, J; Lin, H; Sun, A
An evaluation of a storybook targeting parental attitudes, intention, and self-efficacy to change their child's oral health behavior.
Health psychology : official journal of the Division of Health Psychology, American Psychological Association • 2017 • Vol. 36 (2)
OBJECTIVE: Methods for reducing dental disease have traditionally focused on health education rather than targeting psychosocial determinants of the core behaviors through behavior change strategies.…
Adair, P; Burnside, G; Coffey, M
Peri-implantitis cleaning instrumentation influences the integrity of photoactive nanocoatings.
Dental materials : official publication of the Academy of Dental Materials • 2017 • Vol. 33 (2)
OBJECTIVE: To determine in vitro the loss of integrity caused on photocatalytic anatase coated implant surfaces by clinical instrumentation through changes in surface topography and loss of functiona…
Geis-Gerstorfer, J; Kister, F; Rupp, F
Oral melanoma: Relevance to the dental team members.
Journal of the American Dental Association (1939) • 2017 • Vol. 148 (2)
BACKGROUND AND OVERVIEW: Oral melanomas vary in color and morphology and resemble myriad other reactive, benign, or malignant conditions. The authors describe a case report of a patient with a primar…
Bal, H; Dodson, T; Rawal, Y