Research Papers
The Relationship of Mandibular Morphology with Residual Ridge Resorption Associated with Implant-Retained Overdentures.
The International journal of prosthodontics • 2016 • Vol. 29 (6)
PURPOSE: The objective of this clinical study was to determine the relationship of mandibular morphology with residual ridge resorption (RRR) of implant-retained overdenture (IRO) patients. MATERIALS…
Abu-Hassan, M; Ahmad, R; Chen, J
Immediate Loading of Anterior Single-Tooth Implants Placed in Healed Sites: Five-Year Results of a Randomized Clinical Trial.
The International journal of prosthodontics • 2016 • Vol. 29 (6)
PURPOSE: The aim of this study was to compare the 5-year outcome of immediate loading with that of conventional loading for anterior single-tooth implants placed in healed sites. It was hypothesized …
den Hartog, L; Meijer, H; Raghoebar, G
Implant Ball Attachment Fabricated with CAD/CAM to Overcome an Unfavorable Clinical Situation: A Case Report.
The International journal of prosthodontics • 2016 • Vol. 29 (6)
The most common complication of implant ball attachments is loss of retention via structural wear. Hence, parallel placement of implants was identified as a prerequisite for long-term success. In thi…
Lee, J; Lim, J; Ryu, J
Mesenchymal stem cells derived from normal gingival tissue inhibit the proliferation of oral cancer cells in vitro and in vivo.
International journal of oncology • 2016 • Vol. 49 (5)
The interplay between tumor cells and mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) within tumor microenvironment plays a significant role in tumor development, and thus might be exploited for therapeutic interventi…
Cui, H; Han, Y; Ji, X
[The association between common mental disorders and subjective health conditions among the elderly].
Ciencia & saude coletiva • 2016 • Vol. 21 (11)
The scope of this study was to evaluate the association between the presence of common mental disorders and the impairment of subjective health conditions among the elderly. It involved a cross-secti…
Feres, S; Ferreira, E; Martins, A
[Self-perception of the need for full dental prosthesisamong toothless elderly Brazilians].
Ciencia & saude coletiva • 2016 • Vol. 21 (11)
The objective is to estimate the prevalence of self-perception of the need for a full dental prosthesis among toothless elderly Brazilians aged 65 to 74, as well as identify the associated factors. I…
Ferreira, E; Martins, A; Sampaio, A
The clinical characteristics of secondary primary tumors in patients with nasopharyngeal carcinoma after intensity-modulated radiotherapy: A retrospective analysis.
Medicine • 2016 • Vol. 95 (45)
To investigate the clinical characteristics associated with the risk of developing secondary primary tumors (SPTs) in patients with nasopharyngeal carcinoma (NPC) who underwent intensity-modulated ra…
Lei, H; Li, L; Liang, X
Thyroid Patient Salivary Radioiodine Transit and Dysfunction Assessment Using Chewing Gums.
Cancer biotherapy & radiopharmaceuticals • 2016 • Vol. 31 (9)
Radiation-induced salivary gland dysfunction is the most frequent side-effect of I-131 thyroid therapy. Here, a novel saliva sampling method with ordinary chewing gums administered to the patients at…
Okkalides, D
Thoracic intramedullary spinal metastasis from carcinoma ex pleomorphic adenoma of the submandibular gland.
Neurology India • 2016 • Vol. 64 (6)
Abhaya, K; Waghmare, P
Treating the Underlying Pathophysiology of Primary Sjogren Syndrome: Recent Advances and Future Prospects.
Drugs • 2016 • Vol. 76 (17)
Sjogren Syndrome (SS) is a systemic autoimmune disease with a wide clinical spectrum that extends from sicca symptoms of the mucosal surfaces to extra-glandular systemic manifestations. Understanding…
Brito-Zeron, P; Gheitasi, H; Ramos-Casals, M
Knowledge, attitudes, and behavior concerning dental trauma among parents of children attending primary school.
Annali di igiene : medicina preventiva e di comunita • 2016 • Vol. 28 (6)
BACKGROUND: Traumatic dental injuries occur frequently in children and adolescents. The purpose of the present study is to examine the levels of knowledge and behaviors regarding dental trauma among …
Caggiano, G; De Giglio, O; Montagna, M
Screening for oral cancer.
Journal of experimental therapeutics & oncology • 2016 • Vol. 11 (4)
Oral cancer is considered as a serious health problem resulting in high morbidity and mortality. Early detection and prevention play a key role in controlling the burden of oral cancer worldwide. The…
Jitender, S; Mohsin, K; Omprakash, Y
Development of a handheld smart dental instrument for root canal imaging.
Journal of biomedical optics • 2016 • Vol. 21 (11)
Ergonomics and ease of visualization play a major role in the effectiveness of endodontic therapy. Using only commercial off-the-shelf components, we present the pulpascope-a prototype of a compact, …
Okoro, C; Toussaint, K; Vartanian, A
Redefining the Role of Surgical Management in the Evolving Landscape of Oropharyngeal Cancer.
Journal of oncology practice • 2016 • Vol. 12 (11)
Yom, S; Zevallos, J
Efficacy and safety of continuous radiofrequency thermocoagulation plus pulsed radiofrequency for treatment of V1 trigeminal neuralgia: A prospective cohort study.
Medicine • 2016 • Vol. 95 (44)
Patients may develop serious eye complications after continuous radiofrequency thermocoagulation (CRF) for V1 (ophthalmic division) trigeminal neuralgia (TN) at a higher temperature. Therefore, the t…
Ding, Y; Hong, T; Li, H
Influence of Four Different Abutment Materials and the Adhesive Joint of Two-Piece Abutments on Cervical Implant Bone and Soft Tissue.
The International journal of oral & maxillofacial implants • 2016 • Vol. 31 (6)
PURPOSE: The main aim of this study was to evaluate the influence of four different abutment materials and the adhesive joint of two-piece abutments on the cervical implant bone and soft tissue. MATE…
Acil, Y; Bahr, T; Gassling, V
Soft and Hard Tissue Changes Following Immediate Placement or Immediate Restoration of Single-Tooth Implants in the Esthetic Zone: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.
The International journal of oral & maxillofacial implants • 2016 • Vol. 31 (6)
PURPOSE: This systematic review aimed to compare immediate protocols with conventional protocols of single-tooth implants in terms of changes in the surrounding hard and soft tissue in the esthetic a…
Mei, Y; Shi, B; Su, M
The Up-to-14-Year Survival and Complication Burden of 256 TiUnite Implants Supporting One-Piece Cast Abutment/Metal-Ceramic Implant-Supported Single Crowns.
The International journal of oral & maxillofacial implants • 2016 • Vol. 31 (6)
PURPOSE: To assess the estimated cumulative survival (ECS) and explore the technical and biologic complications of 256 TiUnite implants (Nobel Biocare) supporting one-piece cast abutment/metal-cerami…
Walton, T
Retrospective Cohort Study of 4,591 Straumann Implants Placed in 2,060 Patients in Private Practice with up to 10-Year Follow-up: The Relationship Between Crestal Bone Level and Soft Tissue Condition.
The International journal of oral & maxillofacial implants • 2016 • Vol. 31 (6)
PURPOSE: The purpose of this report is to describe the crestal bone level (CBL) around implants of various designs, describe the peri-implant soft tissue condition, and evaluate the relationship betw…
Cochran, D; French, D; Ofec, R
Long-term Outcomes of Immediate Loading of Short Implants: A Controlled Retrospective Cohort Study.
The International journal of oral & maxillofacial implants • 2016 • Vol. 31 (6)
PURPOSE: Short implants (</= 8.5 mm in length) have presented predictable outcomes. However, there is paucity in the long-term evaluation of immediate loading of short implants. The objective of this…
Alkhraisat, M; Anitua, E; Flores, C