Research Papers
Marginal and internal fit of pressed ceramic crowns made from conventional and computer-aided design and computer-aided manufacturing wax patterns: An in vitro comparison.
The Journal of prosthetic dentistry • 2016 • Vol. 116 (2)
STATEMENT OF PROBLEM: To our knowledge, no studies have evaluated the influence of the wax fabrication technique on the internal adaptation and marginal accuracy of pressed ceramic single crowns. PUR…
Chidiac, J; Mortada, R; Rifai, K
Effect of screw-access channels on the fracture resistance of 3 types of ceramic implant-supported crowns.
The Journal of prosthetic dentistry • 2016 • Vol. 116 (2)
STATEMENT OF PROBLEM: Access channels for retrieving ceramic implant-supported screw-retained crowns may decrease their fracture resistance. PURPOSE: The purpose of this in vitro study was to evaluat…
Goodacre, C; Hussien, A; Kattadiyil, M
Necrotizing Periodontal Diseases in Children: A Literature Review and Adjustment of Treatment.
Journal of tropical pediatrics • 2016 • Vol. 62 (4)
Necrotizing ulcerative gingivitis, sometimes observed in young children, may lead to necrotizing stomatitis and noma. Therefore, its interception is a necessity and a challenge for the paediatric pra…
Bailleul-Forestier, I; Marty, M; Noirrit-Esclassan, E
Anti-signal recognition particle antibody-positive polymyositis in a patient with Sjogren's syndrome showing various types of annular erythema: Positive correlation between the activities of annular erythema and myositis.
The Journal of dermatology • 2016 • Vol. 43 (8)
Annular erythema with Sjogren's syndrome (AESS) is occasionally found, especially in Asian patients, which is classified into three types. We present a case of Sjogren's syndrome showing various type…
Fujimoto, N; Hamaguchi, Y; Kabuto, M
Which index should be used to measure primary surgical outcome for unilateral cleft lip and palate patients?
European journal of orthodontics • 2016 • Vol. 38 (4)
OBJECTIVE: To determine the optimal dentoalveolar measure to assess unilateral cleft lip and palate (UCLP) patient plaster models. DESIGN: The models of 34 patients with UCLP taken at 5, 10, and 15-2…
Atack, N; Ireland, T; Jones, T
A 5-year perspective on a removable overdenture appliance for a patient with osteonecrosis of the jaw, a mandibular resection, and rampant caries.
The Journal of prosthetic dentistry • 2016 • Vol. 116 (2)
A 78-year-old man with a history osteonecrosis of the jaw and 2 subsequent surgeries to repair a fractured mandible had a condition that contraindicates most dentoalveolar procedures to restore his f…
Login, G
Correction of cheek biting in a dentate patient.
The Journal of prosthetic dentistry • 2016 • Vol. 116 (2)
Postsurgical injury by teeth to oral mucosa (reconstructed by a flap) can lead to ulceration and subsequent infection at the reconstructed site. A prompt intervention by fabricating a specially desig…
Gill, S; Gupta, R; Kaur, H
Craniofacial disorders associated with airway obstruction in the neonate.
Seminars in fetal & neonatal medicine • 2016 • Vol. 21 (4)
In infants with craniofacial disorders, upper airway obstruction is one of the primary causes for morbidity and mortality in the neonatal period. Infants with craniofacial disorders, including Pierre…
Cielo, C; Montalva, F; Taylor, J
Evaluation of bacterial contamination of dental unit waterlines and use of a newly designed measurement device to assess retraction of a dental chair unit.
International dental journal • 2016 • Vol. 66 (4)
INTRODUCTION: Dental unit waterline (DUWL) output water is delivered through instruments of a dental chair unit (DCU) to irrigate and cool teeth. However, these waterlines can be heavily contaminated…
Dong, J; Fei, C; Ji, X
Human papillomavirus integration pattern and demographic, clinical, and survival characteristics of patients with oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma.
Head & neck • 2016 • Vol. 38 (8)
BACKGROUND: In human papillomavirus (HPV)-associated oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma (SCC), reported rates of HPV integration into the host genome vary. Among patients with oropharyngeal SCC, w…
Dahlstrom, K; Li, G; Lim, M
Vestibular function disorders and potential mechanisms in irradiation nasopharyngeal carcinoma patients.
Acta oto-laryngologica • 2016 • Vol. 136 (8)
CONCLUSIONS: Vestibular function disorders were widespread among nasopharyngeal carcinoma (NPC) patients. The radiation doses to the inner ears were associated with the incidence of vestibular functi…
Sun, D; Xia, M; Xu, Y
Transoral robotic approach to parapharyngeal space tumors: Case series and technical limitations.
The Laryngoscope • 2016 • Vol. 126 (8)
OBJECTIVES/HYPOTHESIS: The transoral robotic approach to parapharyngeal space (PPS) tumors is a new technique with limited data available on its feasibility, safety, and efficacy. We analyzed our exp…
Boyce, B; Cognetti, D; Curry, J
Does mandibular osteotomy affect gonial angle in patients with class III deformity? Vertical ramus osteotomy versus sagittal split osteotomy.
International journal of oral and maxillofacial surgery • 2016 • Vol. 45 (8)
The mandibular angle represents an important part of facial aesthetics. Mandibular osteotomy can affect the gonial angle. The aim of this study was to compare the effects of sagittal split osteotomy …
Akhlaghi, S; Behnia, H; Pakshir, H
A simple classification of cranial-nasal-orbital communicating tumors that facilitate choice of surgical approaches: analysis of a series of 32 cases.
European archives of oto-rhino-laryngology : official journal of the European Federation of Oto-Rhino-Laryngological Societies (EUFOS) : affiliated with the German Society for Oto-Rhino-Laryngology - Head and Neck Surgery • 2016 • Vol. 273 (8)
Cranial-nasal-orbital communicating tumors involving the anterior and middle skull base are among the most challenging to treat surgically, with high rates of incomplete resection and surgical compli…
Chen, W; Deng, Y; Lan, Y
A Survey of the Use of Perioperative Glucocorticoids in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery.
Journal of oral and maxillofacial surgery : official journal of the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons • 2016 • Vol. 74 (8)
PURPOSE: The aim of the study was to clarify the use of perioperative glucocorticoids (GCs) in association with oral and maxillofacial surgical procedures. MATERIALS AND METHODS: We conducted a surve…
Kormi, E; Snall, J; Thoren, H
Anesthesia for off-floor dental and oral surgery.
Current opinion in anaesthesiology • 2016 • Vol. 29 (4)
PURPOSE OF REVIEW: Anesthesia for dentistry is commonly performed outside the operating room. The combination of a shared airway between surgeon and anesthetist, the variety of open airway techniques…
Giovannitti, J
Effect of gingival inflammation on the inflammatory response in patients with idiopathic uveitis.
Journal of clinical periodontology • 2016 • Vol. 43 (8)
OBJECTIVES: This study aimed to investigate the levels of 11 oral species in plaque samples and cytokine levels in biofluid samples of patients with idiopathic uveitis (IU) and systemically healthy i…
Akcali, A; Buduneli, N; Egrilmez, S
Research and Practice Communications Between Oral Health Providers and Prenatal Health Providers: A Bibliometric Analysis.
Maternal and child health journal • 2016 • Vol. 20 (8)
Objectives We aimed to examine scholarly collaboration between oral health and prenatal providers. Oral disease is a silent epidemic with significant public health implications for pregnant women. Ev…
Daley, E; DeBate, R; Dyer, K
Emerging role of Lon protease as a master regulator of mitochondrial functions.
Biochimica et biophysica acta • 2016 • Vol. 1857 (8)
Lon protease is a nuclear-encoded, mitochondrial ATP-dependent protease highly conserved throughout the evolution, crucial for the maintenance of mitochondrial homeostasis. Lon acts as a chaperone of…
Bortolotti, C; Cossarizza, A; De Biasi, S
Spontaneous resolution of an eosinophilic granuloma of the mandible following open biopsy.
Oral surgery, oral medicine, oral pathology and oral radiology • 2016 • Vol. 122 (2)
Langerhans cell histiocytosis X is a clonal proliferation of dendritic cells of the immune system, which can affect multiple organ systems and range in behavior from a benign inflammatory process to …
Kelsch, R; Plona, G; Wiltz, M