Research Papers
Upper airway changes following single-step or stepwise advancement using the Functional Mandibular Advancer.
Journal of orofacial orthopedics = Fortschritte der Kieferorthopadie : Organ/official journal Deutsche Gesellschaft fur Kieferorthopadie • 2016 • Vol. 77 (6)
OBJECTIVES: Purpose of the present study was to determine and compare possible changes in the dimensions of the pharyngeal airway, morphology of the soft palate, and position of the tongue and hyoid …
Aras, A; Aras, I; Olmez, S
Child With Sore Throat.
Annals of emergency medicine • 2016 • Vol. 68 (5)
Eilbert, W; Wawrzyniak, M
Expression Kinetics of RANTES and MCP-1 in the Brain of Deer Mice (Peromyscus maniculatus) Infected with Vesicular Stomatitis New Jersey Virus.
Journal of comparative pathology • 2016 • Vol. 155 (4)
The vesicular stomatitis virus (VSV) causes encephalitis in mice when inoculated intranasally. The deer mouse (Peromyscus maniculatus), a native New World rodent, is also susceptible to VSV infection…
Bruhn, F; Howerth, E; Maiorka, P
Performance Characteristics of Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma of the Salivary Glands in Fine-Needle Aspirates.
Archives of pathology & laboratory medicine • 2016 • Vol. 140 (11)
Al-Abbadi, M; Aziz, L
[Current aspects of senior dentistry].
MMW Fortschritte der Medizin • 2016 • Vol. 158 (19)
Edelhoff, D; Grunewald, E; Metz, I
Endovascular recanalization of the common carotid artery in a patient with radio induced chronic occlusion.
BMJ case reports • 2016 • Vol. 2016
Recanalization of chronic occlusion of the common carotid artery (CCA) in patients with a history of neck irradiation is challenging, both for vascular surgeons and interventional neuroradiologists. …
Baracchini, C; Causin, F; Cester, G
The Impact of an Infant Oral Health Program on Dental Students' Knowledge and Attitudes.
Journal of dental education • 2016 • Vol. 80 (11)
The high prevalence of early childhood caries and many general dentists' reluctance to treat young children and pregnant women demand new educational programs to foster delivery of oral health servic…
Behar-Horenstein, L; Catalanotto, F; Garvan, C
Assessment of Photodynamic Inactivation against Periodontal Bacteria Mediated by a Chitosan Hydrogel in a 3D Gingival Model.
International journal of molecular sciences • 2016 • Vol. 17 (11)
Chitosan hydrogels containing hydroxypropyl methylcellulose (HPMC) and toluidine blue O were prepared and assessed for their mucoadhesive property and antimicrobial efficacy of photodynamic inactivat…
Chen, C; Chen, C; Hsieh, C
Bond strength of resin composite to light activated bleached enamel.
Nigerian journal of clinical practice • 2016 • Vol. 19 (6)
OBJECTIVES: This study evaluated the microtensile bond strength (muTBS) of a resin composite bonded to bleached enamel as a function of bleaching conditions. MATERIALS AND METHODS: The whiteness hydr…
Aykent, F; Ozturk, A; Ozyilmaz, O
A shared commitment to patient care.
General dentistry • 2016 • Vol. 64 (6)
Driscoll, C
A progressive approach for the use of occlusal devices in the management of temporomandibular disorders.
General dentistry • 2016 • Vol. 64 (6)
Temporomandibular disorders (TMDs) represent a broad spectrum of conditions associated with the temporomandibular joints and the neuromuscular system. Evidence-based diagnostic criteria for various T…
Wiens, J
Cryosurgery with refrigerant gas as a therapeutic option for the treatment of leukoplakia: a case report.
General dentistry • 2016 • Vol. 64 (6)
Leukoplakia is a nondetachable, potentially malignant, white lesion that is commonly found in smokers of advanced age. Leukoplakia occurs more frequently in men; however, there is a higher index of d…
Albuquerque Neto, A; Brasil, O; Carvalho Nogueira, P
Efficacy of Nd:YAG and GaAlAs lasers in comparison to 2% fluoride gel for the treatment of dentinal hypersensitivity.
General dentistry • 2016 • Vol. 64 (6)
Lasers demonstrate excellent therapeutic action and are often employed in dentistry for the treatment of diverse clinical conditions. The aim of this study was to compare the efficacy of neodymium-do…
Carvalho, A; Gueiros, L; Leao, J
Impact of malocclusion on adolescents' oral health-related quality of life.
General dentistry • 2016 • Vol. 64 (6)
The aim of this study was to evaluate the impact of malocclusion on the oral health-related quality of life (OHRQoL) of 120 Brazilian adolescents with the Child Perceptions Questionnaire for 11 to 14…
Abreu, L; Bastos Lages, E; Melgaco, C
Influence of Finishing and Polishing Techniques and Abrasion on Transmittance and Roughness of Composite Resins.
Operative dentistry • 2016 • Vol. 41 (6)
The aim of this study was to evaluate the influence of finishing and polishing systems and toothbrush abrasion on transmittance (T) and surface roughness (Ra) of three composite resins (Filtek Z350 X…
Carneiro, P; Cesar, P; de Azevedo, C
Application of the Kvaal method for adult dental age estimation using Cone Beam Computed Tomography (CBCT).
Journal of forensic and legal medicine • 2016 • Vol. 44
Different non-invasive methods have been proposed for dental age estimation in adults, with the Kvaal et al. method as one of the more frequently tested in different populations. The purpose of this …
Franklin, D; Kanagasingam, S; Karkhanis, S
[Is there some evidence for a tonsillar swab in cases of sore throat?].
MMW Fortschritte der Medizin • 2016 • Vol. 158 (Suppl 3)
Knipping, S
Bilateral blindness following anterior nasal packing in a case of nasopharyngeal angiofibroma.
The Journal of laryngology and otology • 2016 • Vol. 130 (11)
BACKGROUND: Epistaxis is the most common ENT emergency encountered in the Emergency Department. Most cases can be managed by simple anterior nasal packing. This is usually a safe and very effective o…
Kumar, R; Preetam, C; Sahoo, A
New beginnings and old concepts refined.
The Journal of laryngology and otology • 2016 • Vol. 130 (11)
Fisher, E; Fishman, J; Hussain, M
A New Fast and Simple Border Molding Process for Complete Dentures Using a Compound Stick Gun.
The International journal of prosthodontics • 2016 • Vol. 29 (6)
This article describes the use of a newly invented compound stick gun to take impressions for complete denture. The border molding process involves loading the modeling compound in an electric heatin…
Lim, H; Oh, G; Park, C