Research Papers
The efficacy of remote screening for dental caries by mid-level dental providers using a mobile teledentistry model.
Community dentistry and oral epidemiology • 2016 • Vol. 44 (5)
OBJECTIVES: This study aimed to determine whether intraoral photographic assessment by mid-level dental providers (MLDPs) offers a valid and reliable means of dental caries screening. METHODS: A mobi…
Checker, H; Estai, M; Huang, B
Ameloblastic Fibrosarcoma of the mandible evolving from a prior Ameloblastic Fibroma after two years: an unusual finding.
International journal of surgical pathology • 2016 • Vol. 24 (7)
Transformation of an ameloblastic fibroma to an ameloblastic fibrosarcoma has been reported rarely in the literature. The present case report describes such evolution in a patient under long-term fol…
Bacchini, P; Bertoni, F; Del Corso, G
Carcinoma Ex Pleomorphic Adenoma: Is It a High-Grade Malignancy?
Journal of oral and maxillofacial surgery : official journal of the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons • 2016 • Vol. 74 (10)
PURPOSE: The objective of this study was to investigate the clinicopathologic features of carcinoma ex pleomorphic adenoma (CXPA) and comprehensively improve an understanding of this disease. MATERIA…
Gao, Y; Guo, C; Mao, C
Immediate dentin sealing for indirect bonded restorations.
Journal of prosthodontic research • 2016 • Vol. 60 (4)
PURPOSE: The aim of this article is to review available literature on the clinical procedure of immediate dentine sealing for indirect bonded restorations. STUDY SELECTION: More than 40 articles repo…
Amin, B; Aras, M; Chitre, V
Has the quality of reporting in periodontology changed in 14 years? A systematic review.
Journal of clinical periodontology • 2016 • Vol. 43 (10)
BACKGROUND: Quality of reporting randomized controlled trials (RCTs) in periodontology has been poor. Consolidated Standards of Reporting Trials guidelines and an extension for non-pharmacologic tria…
Donos, N; Hussain, Z; Leow, N
Fibrous Dysplasia and Medication-Related Osteonecrosis of the Jaw.
Journal of oral and maxillofacial surgery : official journal of the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons • 2016 • Vol. 74 (10)
PURPOSE: Osteonecrosis of the jaw (ONJ) is an established side effect of intravenous bisphosphonates and other antiresorptive medications. Although bisphosphonates are frequently prescribed for patie…
Boyce, A; Burke, A; Collins, M
Two-body wear performance of dental colored zirconia after different surface treatments.
The Journal of prosthetic dentistry • 2016 • Vol. 116 (4)
STATEMENT OF PROBLEM: Colored zirconia is widely used in dental clinical practice; however, data pertaining to its wear resistance after different surface treatments are sparse. PURPOSE: The purpose …
Bai, Y; Si, W; Wang, X
An in situ evaluation of the polymerization shrinkage, degree of conversion, and bond strength of resin cements used for luting fiber posts.
The Journal of prosthetic dentistry • 2016 • Vol. 116 (4)
STATEMENT OF PROBLEM: The behavior and magnitude of the deformations that occur during polymerization and the behavior of the luting agents of glass fiber posts inside the root canal require quantifi…
Bittencourt, B; de Oliveira Franco, A; Gomes, G
The amount of care delivered: challenges of indices in oral health studies.
Community dentistry and oral epidemiology • 2016 • Vol. 44 (5)
OBJECTIVES: Untreated dental caries is the most prevalent medical condition worldwide, with considerable variations in prevalence between regions and countries. The care index (CI) and the restorativ…
Schuller, A; van Dommelen, P
Surgical treatment of osteonecrosis of the jaw with the use of platelet-rich fibrin: a prospective study of 15 patients.
International journal of oral and maxillofacial surgery • 2016 • Vol. 45 (10)
The objective of this study was to evaluate the outcome of the surgical treatment of osteonecrosis of the jaw (ONJ) with the additional use of autologous membranes of platelet-rich fibrin (PRF). The …
Hartlev, J; Norholt, S
Clinical evaluation of salivary carbohydrate antigen 125 and leptin in controls and parotid tumours.
Oral diseases • 2016 • Vol. 22 (7)
OBJECTIVES: We determined the correlation between saliva and serum for CA125 and leptin, and evaluated their clinical screening potential for parotid tumours. SUBJECTS AND METHODS: Serum, acid-stimul…
Hua, L; Li, J; Liu, C
Alloplastic total temporomandibular joint replacements: do they perform like natural joints? Prospective cohort study with a historical control.
International journal of oral and maxillofacial surgery • 2016 • Vol. 45 (10)
The aim of this study was to qualitatively and quantitatively describe the biomechanics of existing total alloplastic reconstructions of temporomandibular joints (TMJ). Fifteen patients with unilater…
Bredell, M; Colombo, V; Erni, S
Periodontal diseases and risk of oral cancer in Southern India: Results from the HeNCe Life study.
International journal of cancer • 2016 • Vol. 139 (7)
Some studies suggest that periodontal diseases increase the risk of oral cancer, but contradictory results also exist. Inadequate control of confounders, including life course exposures, may have inf…
Allison, P; Castonguay, G; Franco, E
MAGE-A1-6 expression in patients with head and neck squamous cell carcinoma: impact on clinical patterns and oncologic outcomes.
International journal of clinical oncology • 2016 • Vol. 21 (5)
BACKGROUND: Various subtypes of melanoma-associated antigens (MAGEs) are expressed in the tumor tissues of patients with head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC). However, little data are curren…
Chang, H; Jeon, C; Kim, S
Oral Paracoccidioidomycosis Granulomas are Predominantly Populated by CD163+ Multinucleated Giant Cells.
Mycopathologia • 2016 • Vol. 181 (9-10)
Multinucleated giant cells (MGC) are considered to be a hallmark of granulomatous inflammation; thus, they may play an essential role in the host response against pathogens, particularly Paracoccidio…
Beijo, L; de Carli, M; do Prado Gomes Pedreira, R
Occurrence of a 'bad' split and success of initial mandibular healing: a review of 524 sagittal ramus osteotomies in 262 patients.
International journal of oral and maxillofacial surgery • 2016 • Vol. 45 (10)
The purpose of this study was to assess the prevalence of a 'bad' split after sagittal ramus osteotomies (SRO) and report the results of initial mandibular healing. A retrospective cohort study deriv…
Choi, E; Liu, S; Posnick, J
Effects of Atorvastatin on Periodontitis of Rats Subjected to Glucocorticoid-Induced Osteoporosis.
Journal of periodontology • 2016 • Vol. 87 (10)
BACKGROUND: Atorvastatin (ATV) has shown pleiotropic effects on bone tissue, and osteoporosis can aggravate periodontitis. Thus, the effects of ATV on experimental periodontitis (EP) in rats subjecte…
Alexandre, J; Brito, G; Chaves, H
An immunological perspective on rheumatic heart disease pathogenesis: more questions than answers.
Heart (British Cardiac Society) • 2016 • Vol. 102 (19)
Acute rheumatic fever (ARF) and the related rheumatic heart disease (RHD) are autoimmune diseases thought to be triggered by group A streptococcal (GAS) pharyngitis. RHD is a leading cause of mortali…
Bright, P; Martin, W; Mayosi, B
Clinical features of SMARCA2 duplication overlap with Coffin-Siris syndrome.
American journal of medical genetics. Part A • 2016 • Vol. 170 (10)
Coffin-Siris syndrome is a rare congenital malformation and intellectual disability syndrome. Mutations in at least seven genes have been identified. Here, we performed copy number analysis in 37 pat…
Abdel-Salam, G; Afifi, H; Eid, M
Oral health-related quality of life in patients on chronic haemodialysis and after kidney transplantation.
Oral diseases • 2016 • Vol. 22 (7)
OBJECTIVES: The objective of the study was to evaluate oral health-related quality of life (OHRQoL) depending on dental and periodontal situation in patients on haemodialysis (HD) and after kidney tr…
Haak, R; Kollmar, O; Muller, G