Research Papers
Hypoxia-induced epithelial-mesenchymal transition is regulated by phosphorylation of GSK3-beta via PI3 K/Akt signaling in oral squamous cell carcinoma.
Oral surgery, oral medicine, oral pathology and oral radiology • 2016 • Vol. 122 (6)
OBJECTIVE: Epithelial-mesenchymal transition (EMT) plays an important role in cancer invasion and metastasis induced by hypoxia. Here, we examined whether phosphorylation of GSK3-beta via phosphoinos…
Dehari, H; Hiratsuka, H; Igarashi, T
Systematic review for orthodontic and orthopedic treatments for anterior open bite in the mixed dentition.
Progress in orthodontics • 2016 • Vol. 17 (1)
BACKGROUND: The treatment options for the early treatment of anterior open bite are still controversial. The aim of this study was to evaluate the actual available evidence on treatments of anterior …
Bonaccorso, L; Caprioglio, A; Fastuca, R
Fracture resistance of endodontically treated molars restored with horizontal fiberglass posts or indirect techniques.
Journal of the American Dental Association (1939) • 2016 • Vol. 147 (12)
BACKGROUND: Because of the many possibilities for endodontically restoring the posterior teeth and the high prevalence of restoration failures, this topic continues to be of major concern. A composit…
Alves, C; Bromberg, C; Burnett, L
Risk factors associated with oroantral perforation during surgical removal of maxillary third molar teeth.
Oral and maxillofacial surgery • 2016 • Vol. 20 (4)
PURPOSE: The relationship between radiographic findings and the occurrence of oroantral perforation is controversial. Few studies have quantitatively analyzed the risk factors contributing to oroantr…
Akashi, M; Arimoto, S; Hasegawa, T
Aubrey Sheiham: Iconoclast and Dental Public Health Pioneer.
Journal of dental research • 2016 • Vol. 95 (13)
Heilmann, A; Rouxel, P; Tsakos, G
A survey of various endodontic procedures related to mineral trioxide aggregate usage by members of the Australian Society of Endodontology.
Australian endodontic journal : the journal of the Australian Society of Endodontology Inc • 2016 • Vol. 42 (3)
This study aims to assess education on the use of mineral trioxide aggregate (MTA) and Biodentine among members of the Australian Society of Endodontology (ASE), a society of specialist endodontists …
Duckmanton, P; Ha, W; Kahler, B
Development and Characterization of Oral Spray for Stomatitis Containing Irsogladine Maleate.
Chemical & pharmaceutical bulletin • 2016 • Vol. 64 (12)
The stomatitis caused by anticancer agents and radiation therapy deteriorates patient QOL, potentially causing eating disorders as a result of pain. Although gargling and ointments can be used in the…
Akaishi, M; Hanawa, T; Imamura, A
Wear and its effects on dental topography measures in howling monkeys (Alouatta palliata).
American journal of physical anthropology • 2016 • Vol. 161 (4)
OBJECTIVES: Three dental topography measurements: Dirichlet Normal Energy (DNE), Relief Index (RFI), and Orientation Patch Count Rotated (OPCR) are examined for their interaction with measures of wea…
Allen, K; Boyer, D; Harrington, A
Pharyngoesophageal diverticuli: diagnosis, incidence and management.
Current opinion in otolaryngology & head and neck surgery • 2016 • Vol. 24 (6)
PURPOSE OF REVIEW: Pharyngoesophageal diverticuli such as Zenker's diverticulum are relatively rare diseases that may have a significant impact on a patient's quality of life. Open surgical technique…
Bock, J; Little, R
Pediatric sialendoscopy indications and outcomes.
Current opinion in otolaryngology & head and neck surgery • 2016 • Vol. 24 (6)
PURPOSE OF REVIEW: Chronic sialadenitis can affect patients of all age ranges and typically presents as recurrent or chronic painful swelling of the salivary glands. In children, the most common caus…
Chang, J; Ogden, M; Rosbe, K
Brown tumor of secondary hyperparathyroidism: surgical approach and clinical outcome.
Oral and maxillofacial surgery • 2016 • Vol. 20 (4)
BACKGROUND: Secondary hyperparathyroidism is a frequent complication of chronic renal failure. The brown tumor is an unusual presentation of fibrous osteitis that represents a serious complication of…
Crusoe-Rebello, I; Leao, J; Medeiros, R
Three-dimensional evaluation of root dimensions and alveolar ridge width of maxillary lateral incisors in patients with unilateral agenesis.
Progress in orthodontics • 2016 • Vol. 17 (1)
BACKGROUND: The objective of this retrospective case-control study was to measure the maxillary lateral incisor root dimensions and quantify the labial and palatal bone in patients with unilateral ma…
Allareddy, V; AlRushaid, S; Chandhoke, T
Low-level laser therapy stimulates bone metabolism and inhibits root resorption during tooth movement in a rodent model.
Journal of biophotonics • 2016 • Vol. 9 (11-12)
This study evaluated the biological effects of low-level laser therapy (LLLT) on bone remodeling, tooth displacement and root resorption, occurred during the orthodontic tooth movement. Upper first m…
Ervolino, E; Garcez, A; Moon, W
Relationship between xerostomia and psychotropic drugs in patients with schizophrenia: evaluation using an oral moisture meter.
Journal of clinical pharmacy and therapeutics • 2016 • Vol. 41 (6)
WHAT IS KNOWN AND OBJECTIVE: Patients with schizophrenia are most commonly treated with antipsychotic medications, often with the addition of anxiolytics. This study used an oral moisture meter to ev…
Chikazu, D; Miyachi, H; Miyaoka, H
Three-dimensional mapping of cortical bone thickness in subjects with different vertical facial dimensions.
Progress in orthodontics • 2016 • Vol. 17 (1)
BACKGROUND: The purpose of this study was to determine differences in cortical bone thickness among subjects with different vertical facial dimensions using cone beam computed tomography (CBCT). METH…
Hassan, I; Sabet, N; Sadek, M
Novel bioactive nanocomposite for Class-V restorations to inhibit periodontitis-related pathogens.
Dental materials : official publication of the Academy of Dental Materials • 2016 • Vol. 32 (12)
OBJECTIVES: The occurrence of tooth root caries is increasing as the world population ages and tooth retention in seniors increases. Class V restorations with subgingival margins are difficult to cle…
Melo, M; Reynolds, M; Wang, L
The evaluation of prepared microgroove pattern by femtosecond laser on alumina-zirconia nano-composite for endosseous dental implant application.
Lasers in medical science • 2016 • Vol. 31 (9)
Ceramic dental materials, especially alumina (20 %vol)-yttrium stabilized tetragonal zirconia poly crystal (A-Y-TZP20), have been considered as alternatives to metals for endosseous dental implant ap…
Aivazi, M; HashemiBeni, B; Hossein Fathi, M
Combined Use of Facial Osteoplasty and Orthognathic Surgery for Treatment of Dentofacial Deformities.
Journal of oral and maxillofacial surgery : official journal of the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons • 2016 • Vol. 74 (12)
PURPOSE: Orthognathic surgery is an efficient procedure for cosmetic and functional aims. However, when functional improvement is achieved by mandibular or maxillary operations, additional esthetic c…
Hu, Z; Li, Y; Liu, Y
Fracture toughness of seven resin composites evaluated by three methods of mode I fracture toughness (K(Ic)).
Dental materials journal • 2016 • Vol. 35 (6)
This study compared the fracture toughness values of seven resin composites and analyzed the consistency of data values using three methods: compact tension, three point and four point bending for Mo…
Bagheri, R; Burrow, M; Ea Palamara, J
Effects of diode laser (980 nm) on orthodontic tooth movement and interleukin 6 levels in gingival crevicular fluid in female subjects.
Lasers in medical science • 2016 • Vol. 31 (9)
The aim of this study was to evaluate the effects of low-level laser irradiation on the rate of orthodontic tooth movement (OTM) and the interleukin-6 (IL-6) concentration in gingival crevicular flui…
Afshari, J; Aghili, H; Bagherpour, A