Research Papers
Porphyromonas gingivalis activates NFkappaB and MAPK pathways in human oral epithelial cells.
BMC immunology • 2017 • Vol. 18 (1)
BACKGROUND: The bacterial biofilm at the gingival margin induces a host immune reaction. In this local inflammation epithelial cells defend the host against bacterial challenge. Porphyromonas gingiva…
Domann, E; Groeger, S; Jarzina, F
Risk and association of HLA with oxcarbazepine-induced cutaneous adverse reactions in Asians.
Neurology • 2017 • Vol. 88 (1)
OBJECTIVE: To investigate the risk and genetic association of oxcarbazepine-induced cutaneous adverse reactions (OXC-cADRs), including Stevens-Johnson syndrome/toxic epidermal necrolysis (SJS/TEN), i…
Chang, P; Chang, W; Chang, Y
Part 2: Oral health care for the housebound patient.
British journal of community nursing • 2017 • Vol. 22 (1)
Oral disease can have a significant impact on the health and wellbeing of the housebound patient. The aetiology of oral conditions such as dental caries and periodontal disease have been well investi…
Critchlow, D
Hydatid Cyst of Parotid Gland: An Unusual Case Diagnosed by Fine Needle Aspiration Biopsy.
Turk patoloji dergisi • 2017 • Vol. 33 (2)
Hydatid disease is a zoonotic disease caused by the parasite Echinococcus granulosus. This infection frequently infects the liver and the lung and even in endemic regions rarely occurs in the head an…
Apaydin, D; Arpaci, R; Gursoy, D
Effect of Splinting on Dimensional Accuracy of Impressions Made of Implants with Different Subgingival Alignments.
Journal of prosthodontics : official journal of the American College of Prosthodontists • 2017 • Vol. 26 (1)
PURPOSE: Placement of implants at deeper levels of gingiva is sometimes inevitable because of issues like esthetics or bone availability. The accuracy of impressions may be affected in these situatio…
Alikhasi, M; Beyabanaki, E; Monzavi, A
A Novel Method to Evaluate Precision of Optical Implant Impressions with Commercial Scan Bodies-An Experimental Approach.
Journal of prosthodontics : official journal of the American College of Prosthodontists • 2017 • Vol. 26 (1)
PURPOSE: Optical transfer is realized with system-specific transfer posts (scan bodies) mounted on dental implants or on implant analogs. This study presents a novel algorithm for creation of geometr…
Att, W; Fluegge, T; Metzger, M
Dithiothreitol enhanced arsenic-trioxide-induced cell apoptosis in cultured oral cancer cells via mitochondrial dysfunction and endoplasmic reticulum stress.
Environmental toxicology • 2017 • Vol. 32 (1)
Arsenic is naturally occurring toxic metalloid and drinking As(2) O(3) containing water are recognized to be related to increased risk of neurotoxicity, liver injury, blackfoot disease, hypertension,…
Bau, D; Chang, W; Chung, J
Clinician's Primer to ICD-10-CM Coding for Cleft Lip/Palate Care.
The Cleft palate-craniofacial journal : official publication of the American Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Association • 2017 • Vol. 54 (1)
On October 1, 2015, the United States required use of the Clinical Modification of the International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision (ICD-10-CM) for diagnostic coding. This primer was writt…
Allori, A; Bruun, R; Cassell, C
Prevalence of oro-dental pathology in a working horse population in Egypt and its relation to equine health.
Equine veterinary journal • 2017 • Vol. 49 (1)
REASONS FOR PERFORMING STUDY: Oro-dental disease can have a significant impact on equine welfare. OBJECTIVES: To determine the prevalence of oro-dental disease and to identify risk factors for oro-de…
Archer, D; Gomaa, M; Refaai, W
Bilateral oropharyngeal hairy polyps: a rare cause of dyspnea in newborns.
Brazilian journal of otorhinolaryngology • 2017 • Vol. 83 (1)
Altin, G; Cakir, A; Kersin, B
The fate of buccal bone around dental implants. A 12-month postloading follow-up study.
Clinical oral implants research • 2017 • Vol. 28 (1)
INTRODUCTION AND AIM: Buccal bone thickness is considered to be an important factor during implant surgery. Its resorption might have an effect on the soft tissue stability and eventually on implant …
Beckers, L; Coucke, W; Merheb, J
National Estimates of and Risk Factors for Inpatient Revision Surgeries for Orofacial Clefts.
The Cleft palate-craniofacial journal : official publication of the American Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Association • 2017 • Vol. 54 (1)
OBJECTIVE: To provide national estimates of the number and cost of primary and revision cleft lip and palate surgeries in the U.S. and to determine patient and hospital characteristics associated wit…
Heaton, P; Kelton, C; Sitzman, T
Velopharyngeal Dysfunction and Sleep Apnea-A Survey to Ascertain Surgical Practice Patterns.
The Cleft palate-craniofacial journal : official publication of the American Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Association • 2017 • Vol. 54 (1)
OBJECTIVE: To determine if all cleft surgeons uniformly and adequately evaluate patients with cleft for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and consider OSA in treatment of velopharyngeal dysfunction (VPD)…
Bennett, K; Buchman, S; Kasten, S
Grommet Surgery in Children With Orofacial Clefts in England.
The Cleft palate-craniofacial journal : official publication of the American Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Association • 2017 • Vol. 54 (1)
OBJECTIVE: To assess grommet insertion practice in the first 5 years of life among children with an orofacial cleft in England. DESIGN: Analysis of national administrative data of hospital admissions…
Copley, L; Deacon, S; Fitzsimons, K
Oral health-related quality of life following dental treatment under general anaesthesia for early childhood caries - a UK-based study.
International journal of paediatric dentistry • 2017 • Vol. 27 (1)
OBJECTIVE: To assess parental reports of changes in oral health-related quality of life (OHRQoL) of young children in the UK with early childhood caries (ECC) following dental treatment under general…
de Souza, M; Harrison, M; Marshman, Z
Factors related to skeletal muscle mass in the frail elderly.
Odontology • 2017 • Vol. 105 (1)
It is important for the elderly to maintain their skeletal muscle mass, which in turn helps to maintain physical functions. This study aimed to clarify factors related to skeletal muscle mass mainten…
Kikutani, T; Sagawa, K; Tamura, F
Marginal Gap of Milled versus Cast Gold Restorations.
Journal of prosthodontics : official journal of the American College of Prosthodontists • 2017 • Vol. 26 (1)
PURPOSE: This in vitro study evaluated and compared the vertical marginal gap of cast and milled full coverage gold copings using two margin designs (chamfer and chamfer bevel) before and after fitti…
Challa, S; Haney, S; Johnson, R
In vivo bone regeneration on titanium devices using serum-free grown adipose-derived stem cells, in a sheep femur model.
Clinical oral implants research • 2017 • Vol. 28 (1)
AIM: The aim of this study was to investigate the capacity of adipose-derived stem cells (ADSC), grown in serum-free conditions, to regenerate bone around titanium discs with different titanium surfa…
Coates, D; Duncan, W; Godoy Zanicotti, D
Systemic T Cells and Monocyte Characteristics in Patients with Denture Stomatitis.
Journal of prosthodontics : official journal of the American College of Prosthodontists • 2017 • Vol. 26 (1)
PURPOSE: Chronic inflammatory disorders of the oral cavity, such as periodontitis, were recently linked to systemic immune activation. Since fungal oral infections have not yet been studied in this r…
Czesnikiewicz-Guzik, M; Guzik, T; Maciag, A
Epigenetic regulation in dental pulp inflammation.
Oral diseases • 2017 • Vol. 23 (1)
Dental caries, trauma, and other possible factors could lead to injury of the dental pulp. Dental infection could result in immune and inflammatory responses mediated by molecular and cellular events…
Chen, D; Huang, D; Hui, T