Research Papers
Previous diagnosis of Sjogren's Syndrome as rheumatoid arthritis or systemic lupus erythematosus.
Rheumatology (Oxford, England) • 2016 • Vol. 55 (7)
OBJECTIVE: The diagnosis of SS is often difficult and many patients are symptomatic for years with other diagnoses before confirmation of SS. Our aim was to determine whether overlapping clinical and…
Grundahl, K; Kaufman, C; Kurien, B
Directed Acyclic Graphs for Oral Disease Research.
Journal of dental research • 2016 • Vol. 95 (8)
Directed acyclic graphs (DAGs) are nonparametric graphical tools used to depict causal relations in the epidemiologic assessment of exposure-outcome associations. Although their use in dental researc…
Akinkugbe, A; Ohrbach, R; Poole, C
The Cost of Facial Deformity: A Health Utility and Valuation Study.
JAMA facial plastic surgery • 2016 • Vol. 18 (4)
IMPORTANCE: The impact of facial defects on quality of life as perceived by society and the value society places on facial reconstruction are important outcomes measures. OBJECTIVE: To measure the he…
Boahene, K; Byrne, P; Dey, J
A novel homozygous PTH1R variant identified through whole-exome sequencing further expands the clinical spectrum of primary failure of tooth eruption in a consanguineous Saudi family.
Archives of oral biology • 2016 • Vol. 67
OBJECTIVES: The present study aimed to identify the genetic cause of non-syndromic primary failure of tooth eruption in a five-generation consanguineous Saudi family using whole-exome sequencing (WES…
Al-Aama, J; Alkhiary, Y; Almramhi, M
Rapid maxillary expansion and obstructive sleep apnea: A review and meta-analysis.
Medicina oral, patologia oral y cirugia bucal • 2016 • Vol. 21 (4)
BACKGROUND: OSAS during childhood leads to significant physical and neuropsychomotor impairment. Thus, it needs to be recognized and treated early in order to avoid or attenuate the chronic problems …
Crespo, A; Machado-Junior, A; Zancanella, E
Coronectomy of impacted mandibular third molars: A meta-analysis and systematic review of the literature.
Medicina oral, patologia oral y cirugia bucal • 2016 • Vol. 21 (4)
BACKGROUND: Coronectomy is an alternative to complete removal of an impacted mandibular third molar. Most authors have recommended coronectomy to prevent damage to the inferior alveolar nerve during …
Cervera-Ballester, J; Cervera-Espert, J; Penarrocha-Diago, M
Aesthetic perception of single implants placed in the anterior zone. A cross-sectional study.
Medicina oral, patologia oral y cirugia bucal • 2016 • Vol. 21 (4)
BACKGROUND: Several aesthetic indexes have been described to assess implant aesthetics. The aim of this study was to compare the aesthetic assessment made by dental professionals and students of sing…
Burgueno-Barris, G; Cortes-Acha, B; Figueiredo, R
The role of angiogenesis in implant dentistry part I: Review of titanium alloys, surface characteristics and treatments.
Medicina oral, patologia oral y cirugia bucal • 2016 • Vol. 21 (4)
BACKGROUND: Angiogenesis plays an important role in osseointegration process by contributing to inflammatory and regenerative phases of surrounding alveolar bone. The present review evaluated the eff…
Asatourian, A; Garcia-Godoy, F; Saghiri, M
The role of angiogenesis in implant dentistry part II: The effect of bone-grafting and barrier membrane materials on angiogenesis.
Medicina oral, patologia oral y cirugia bucal • 2016 • Vol. 21 (4)
BACKGROUND: In implant dentistry, bone substitute materials and barrier membranes are used in different treatments including guided bone regeneration (GBR), socket preservation, alveolar ridge augmen…
Asatourian, A; Garcia-Godoy, F; Saghiri, M
Effect of xylitol varnishes on remineralization of artificial enamel caries lesions in situ.
Journal of dentistry • 2016 • Vol. 50
OBJECTIVES: Analyze the effect of varnishes containing xylitol compared to commercial fluoridated varnishes on the remineralization of artificial enamel caries lesions in situ. METHODS: Twenty subjec…
Bastos, J; Buzalaf, M; Caldana, M
Adaptation of an interim partial removable dental prosthesis as a radiographic template for implant placement.
The Journal of prosthetic dentistry • 2016 • Vol. 116 (1)
Bartolo Carames, G; Carames, J; Granda Gill, G
Morbidity and Mortality of Stevens-Johnson Syndrome and Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis in United States Adults.
The Journal of investigative dermatology • 2016 • Vol. 136 (7)
Stevens-Johnson syndrome (SJS) and toxic epidermal necrolysis (TEN) are life-threatening disorders. Our study objective was to describe the incidence, costs of care, length of stay, comorbidities, an…
Brieva, J; Hsu, D; Silverberg, J
Allergic Rhinitis Is Associated With Periodontitis: A Population-Based Study.
Journal of periodontology • 2016 • Vol. 87 (7)
BACKGROUND: Little is known regarding associations of periodontitis with diseases of the nose, one of the structures adjacent to the mouth. This study aims to explore the association between periodon…
Chung, S; Hung, S; Lin, H
Evaluation of Radiopacity of Bulk-fill Flowable Composites Using Digital Radiography.
Operative dentistry • 2016 • Vol. 41 (4)
New flowable composites that may be bulk-filled in layers up to 4 mm are indicated as a base beneath posterior composite restorations. Sufficient radiopacity is one of the several important requireme…
Gumru, B; Ovecoglu, H; Peker, S
The value of lateral spread response monitoring in predicting the clinical outcome after microvascular decompression in hemifacial spasm: a prospective study on 100 patients.
Neurosurgical review • 2016 • Vol. 39 (3)
Microvascular decompression represents an effective treatment for hemifacial spasm. The use of lateral spread response (LSR) monitoring remains a useful intraoperative tool to ensure adequate decompr…
Baldauf, J; El Damaty, A; Matthes, M
Is NBI-Guided Resection a Breakthrough for Achieving Adequate Resection Margins in Oral and Oropharyngeal Squamous Cell Carcinoma?
The Annals of otology, rhinology, and laryngology • 2016 • Vol. 125 (7)
OBJECTIVES: Obtaining free resection margins is the main goal of oncological surgeons. Narrow-band imaging (NBI) has been recently used to help define resection margins in transoral laser microsurger…
Boscolo Nata, F; Gatto, A; Piovesana, M
Crescendo response to rituximab in oral pemphigus vulgaris: a case with 7-year follow-up.
Clinical and experimental dermatology • 2016 • Vol. 41 (5)
Pemphigus vulgaris (PV) is an autoimmune blistering disease affecting the skin and mucous membranes. Rituximab, a CD20 chimeric monoclonal antibody, has efficacy in PV management. We report a case of…
Benton, E; Greenblatt, D; Groves, R
Incisor ablation among the late upper paleolithic people of Tam Hang (Northern Laos): Social identity, mortuary practice, and oral health.
American journal of physical anthropology • 2016 • Vol. 160 (3)
OBJECTIVES: A detailed assessment of intentional incisor ablation among the Late Upper Paleolithic people of Tam Hang (northern Laos) was undertaken to understand how this cultural practice, in addit…
Demeter, F; Shackelford, L; Willman, J
Resected tumours of the sublingual gland: 15 years' experience.
The British journal of oral & maxillofacial surgery • 2016 • Vol. 54 (6)
Sublingual gland tumours are rare, and we have evaluated the clinical features and prognosis of patients treated at a tertiary medical centre in eastern Taiwan. We retrospectively reviewed the cases …
Chen, P; Chou, Y; Huang, T
Stability of initiation systems in acidic photopolymerizable dental material.
Dental materials : official publication of the Academy of Dental Materials • 2016 • Vol. 32 (7)
OBJECTIVES: This study simulated the shelf life to evaluate the stability of initiation systems on acidic photopolymerizable dental material, through an experimental self-adhering flowable composite …
Leal, F; Meereis, C; Ogliari, F