Research Papers
In vitro chlorhexidine release from alginate based microbeads for periodontal therapy.
PLoS One • 2017 • Vol. 12 (10)
Periodontitis is one of the most common infectious diseases globally that, if untreated, leads to destruction of the tooth supporting tissues and finally results in tooth loss. Evidence shows that st…
Bohmer, F; Grabow, N; Hornung, A
The "index cutback technique": a three-dimensional guided layering approach in direct class IV composite restorations.
The international journal of esthetic dentistry • 2017 • Vol. 12 (4)
One of the main difficulties encountered with conventional class IV direct composite restorations is the layering management in terms of three-dimensionality and shape control. The major concern is t…
Allegri, M; Ammannato, R; Ferraris, F
Posterior indirect adhesive restorations (PIAR): preparation designs and adhesthetics clinical protocol.
The international journal of esthetic dentistry • 2017 • Vol. 12 (4)
Posterior indirect adhesive restorations (PIAR) are very common nowadays in clinical practice. The indirect approach is often indicated by a need for cuspal coverage (one or more cusps). With the adh…
Ferraris, F
Atypical root resorption following root fractures in primary teeth.
Quintessence international (Berlin, Germany : 1985) • 2017 • Vol. 48 (10)
Atypical root resorption (ARR) is the condition of a superficial and circumferential resorption process along the lateral and/or apical root surface of a primary maxillary incisor. This case series d…
Choi, S; Kim, G; Kim, M
Quantification of carious pathogens in the interdental microbiota of young caries-free adults.
PLoS One • 2017 • Vol. 12 (10)
BACKGROUND: The majority of caries lesions in adults occur on the proximal tooth surfaces of the posterior teeth. A comprehensive study of the composition of the oral microbiota is fundamental for a …
Bourgeois, D; Carrouel, F; David, A
Three-dimensional morphology of first molars in relation to ethnicity and the occurrence of cleft lip and palate.
PLoS One • 2017 • Vol. 12 (10)
OBJECTIVES: This study aims to describe morphological peculiarities of maxillary and mandibular first molars in Europeans, Asians and Europeans with cleft lip and palate. MATERIAL AND METHODS: Reflex…
Dannhauer, K; Echtermeyer, S; Hemprich, A
Role of the TGFbeta/PDCD4/AP-1 Signaling Pathway in Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma and Its Relationship to Prognosis. RETRACTED
Cellular physiology and biochemistry : international journal of experimental cellular physiology, biochemistry, and pharmacology • 2017 • Vol. 43 (4)
BACKGROUND: The objective of the present study was to evaluate the role of the TGFbeta/PDCD4/AP-1 pathway in nasopharyngeal carcinoma (NPC) and its relationship to NPC prognosis. METHODS: NPC tissues…
Li, X; Li, Y; Ma, J
The Mechanical Properties and Biometrical Effect of 3D Preformed Titanium Membrane for Guided Bone Regeneration on Alveolar Bone Defect.
BioMed research international • 2017 • Vol. 2017
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effect of three-dimensional preformed titanium membrane (3D-PFTM) to enhance mechanical properties and ability of bone regeneration on the peri-implant bo…
Bae, E; Huh, J; Jeon, G
Integrated modeling and analysis of intracellular and intercellular mechanisms in shaping the interferon response to viral infection.
PLoS One • 2017 • Vol. 12 (10)
The interferons (IFNs) responses to viral infection are heterogeneous, while the underlying mechanisms for variability among cells are still not clear. In this study, we developed a hybrid model to s…
Cai, C; Cui, J; Sun, T
Factors associated with the risk of gingival disease in patients with rheumatoid arthritis.
PLoS One • 2017 • Vol. 12 (10)
Gingival disase and rheumatoid arthritis (RA) are linked at both the epidemiologic and pathogenesis levels. In this study, we aimed to identify environmental factors associated with RA and gingival d…
Chen, D; Chen, G; Chen, H
Polymorphism IL-1RN rs419598 reduces the susceptibility to generalized periodontitis in a population of European descent.
PLoS One • 2017 • Vol. 12 (10)
Interleukin (IL) 1-ra is a potent endogenous competitive inhibitor of IL-alpha and beta and has an anti-inflammatory role. Study objectives were: 1) to assess the associations of IL-1RN genetic singl…
Garcia, L; Lanza, E; Magan-Fernandez, A
Glial choristoma of the tongue. Clinicopathological analysis of a case and pathogenetic insights.
Polish journal of pathology : official journal of the Polish Society of Pathologists • 2017 • Vol. 68 (2)
Glial choristoma of the tongue is a rare developmental anomaly usually occurring in the first two years of life. Although diverse theories have been suggested to explain its development, they do not …
Corsi, A; Riminucci, M; Veccia, N
Analysis of the interests of Google users on toothache information.
PLoS One • 2017 • Vol. 12 (10)
BACKGROUND: The knowledge on health interests of a given population of Internet users might contribute to the increase of evidence on community's dental needs, and consequently, to the improvement of…
Andrade Moreira Machado, M; Ayala Aguirre, P; Cruvinel, T
The prevalence of human papillomavirus in oropharyngeal cancer in a New Zealand population.
PLoS One • 2017 • Vol. 12 (10)
BACKGROUND: The incidence of oropharyngeal cancer (OPC) in New Zealand (NZ) has more than doubled over the last 14 years with 126 cases in 2010. Overseas studies have shown that human papillomavirus …
Benschop, J; Howe, L; Lockett, B
Root Surface Biofilms and Caries.
Monographs in oral science • 2017 • Vol. 26
Following gingival recession, which increases with age, the root surface becomes exposed, creating new environments for microbial colonization and biofilm formation. The formation of root surface bio…
Dame-Teixeira, N; Do, T; Marsh, P
Differential Diagnosis of Parotid Gland Tumors: Role of Shear Wave Elastography.
BioMed research international • 2017 • Vol. 2017
AIM: To create a predictive score for the discrimination between benign and malignant parotid tumors using elastographic parameters and to compare its sensitivity and specificity with standard ultras…
Furst, T; Herman, J; Herman, M
Benefits of Using Lasers in Dental Treatment Validated.
Journal of the California Dental Association • 2017 • Vol. 45 (1)
Association between a history of periodontitis and the risk of systemic lupus erythematosus in Taiwan: A nationwide, population-based, case-control study.
PLoS One • 2017 • Vol. 12 (10)
OBJECTIVE: To examine the association between a history of periodontitis (PD) and incident systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). METHODS: We used 2003-2012 claims data from the Taiwanese National Healt…
Chao, W; Chen, D; Chen, H
Kocuria rosea, kocuria kristinae, leuconostoc mesenteroides as caries-causing representatives of oral microflora.
Wiadomosci lekarskie (Warsaw, Poland : 1960) • 2017 • Vol. 70 (2 pt 2)
INTRODUCTION: Recently, opportunistic microflora are increasingly known to be involved in the development of pathological processes in various systems and organs. This situation promotes interest in …
Ananieva, M; Basarab, I; Faustova, M
Lack of Association between BMP2/DLX3 Gene Polymorphisms and Dental Caries in Primary and Permanent Dentitions.
Caries research • 2017 • Vol. 51 (6)
The aim of this study was to analyze the association between BMP2 (rs1884302) and DLX3 (rs2278163) gene polymorphisms and dental caries in primary and permanent dentitions. A total of 914 subjects we…
Borilova Linhartova, P; Izakovicova Holla, L; Kastovsky, J