Research Papers
Evaluation of miRNA-expression and clinical tumour parameters in oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC).
Journal of cranio-maxillo-facial surgery : official publication of the European Association for Cranio-Maxillo-Facial Surgery • 2016 • Vol. 44 (7)
Squamous cell carcinoma of the head and neck (HNSCC) is the sixth most common malignancy worldwide. The past decades have not led to substantial improvement in diagnosis and therapy. Analysis of miRN…
Brands, R; Brisam, M; Hartmann, S
Identification of methylated genes in salivary gland adenoid cystic carcinoma xenografts using global demethylation and methylation microarray screening.
International journal of oncology • 2016 • Vol. 49 (1)
Salivary gland adenoid cystic carcinoma (ACC) is a rare head and neck malignancy without molecular biomarkers that can be used to predict the chemotherapeutic response or prognosis of ACC. The regula…
Bishop, J; Brait, M; Chang, X
Prevalence of dental caries and influencing factors, time trends over a 30-year period in an adult population. Epidemiological studies between 1983 and 2013 in the county of Dalarna, Sweden.
Acta odontologica Scandinavica • 2016 • Vol. 74 (5)
OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to investigate the prevalence of dental caries in an adult population using four different cross-sectional studies over a 30-year period and to assess its possibl…
Edman, K; Holmlund, A; Nordstrom, B
Clinicopathological implications of vascular endothelial growth factor 165b expression in oral squamous cell carcinoma stroma.
Oncology reports • 2016 • Vol. 36 (1)
Vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) is one of the most important angiogenic factors. VEGF165b was recently isolated as the anti-angiogenic VEGF splice variant. In the present study, we examined…
Akizuki, A; Kamatani, T; Kondo, S
Age estimation based on pulp cavity/chamber volume of 13 types of tooth from cone beam computed tomography images.
International journal of legal medicine • 2016 • Vol. 130 (4)
AIM: The aims of this study are to identify which type of tooth has the strong relationship between age and pulp cavity/chamber volume among 13 types of tooth from the same dentition and to determine…
Ge, Z; Li, G; Ma, X
Response to Letter to the Editor, "Dentin Bonding Testing Using a Mini-interfacial Fracture Toughness Approach".
Journal of dental research • 2016 • Vol. 95 (8)
Barreto, B; De Munck, J; Karunratanakul, K
Temperature Changes on External Root Surfaces with the Use of Several Thermoplastic Filling Techniques.
Journal of endodontics • 2016 • Vol. 42 (7)
INTRODUCTION: The purpose of this study was to measure the temperature rise on the external root surface of filled root canals using Touch'n Heat (Analytic Endodontics, Orange, CA), the TC System (TC…
Beraldo, D; de Abreu Mateus, T; Pereira, K
A CAD-CAM-prototyped temporomandibular condyle connected to a bony plate to support a free fibula flap in patients undergoing mandiblectomy: A pilot study with 5 years of follow up.
Journal of cranio-maxillo-facial surgery : official publication of the European Association for Cranio-Maxillo-Facial Surgery • 2016 • Vol. 44 (7)
Reconstruction of the condyle after an ablative procedure with the aim of cancer elimination remains surgically challenging. This pilot study focused on mandibular condylar replacement using CAD-CAM …
Ciocca, L; Marchetti, C; Scotti, R
Contamination Controls for Analysis of Root Canal Samples by Molecular Methods: An Overlooked and Unsolved Problem.
Journal of endodontics • 2016 • Vol. 42 (7)
INTRODUCTION: It has been almost 20 years since molecular methods were first described for the analysis of root canal microbial flora. Contamination control samples are essential to establish DNA dec…
Brundin, M; Figdor, D
Whilst quality research has mattered for decades, historical imperatives have been ignored.
International endodontic journal • 2016 • Vol. 49 (7)
Gutmann, J
Outcomes of Anatomic Reconstruction of Gunshot-Inflicted Lower Face Defects by Free Osteoseptocutaneous Fibula Flap and Expanded or Nonexpanded Temporal Scalp Flap Combination in Males.
The Journal of craniofacial surgery • 2016 • Vol. 27 (5)
Reconstruction of gunshot-inflicted composite lower face defects is a challenge for plastic surgeons. Functional and aesthetic repair of such defects mostly requires free or pedicled flap application…
Eser, C; Gencel, E; Kesiktas, E
Morphometrics of the Anterior Belly and Intermediate Tendon of the Digastric Muscle: Sexual Dimorphism and Implications for Surgery.
The Journal of craniofacial surgery • 2016 • Vol. 27 (5)
The anterior belly of the digastric muscle (ABDM) is important in a variety of surgeries including submental lipectomy, rhytidectomy, alteration of the cervicomental angle via muscle resection, the "…
Lambert, H; Pancake, A; Zdilla, M
Correlation of Age, Sex, and Location With Recurrence of Oral Giant Pyogenic Granuloma After Surgical Excision.
The Journal of craniofacial surgery • 2016 • Vol. 27 (5)
OBJECTIVES: This study was carried out to correlate age and sex of the patient as well as location of the oral giant pyogenic granuloma (PG) with the recurrence rate after surgical excision. METHODS:…
Daif, E
Etiology and pathogenesis of oral lichen planus: an overview.
Oral surgery, oral medicine, oral pathology and oral radiology • 2016 • Vol. 122 (1)
Oral lichen planus is a noninfectious, chronic inflammatory condition that involves the oral mucosal stratified squamous epithelium and the underlying lamina propria and may be accompanied by skin le…
Kurago, Z
Oral medicine in academia.
Oral surgery, oral medicine, oral pathology and oral radiology • 2016 • Vol. 122 (1)
Scully, C
Communicating with Patients with Special Health Care Needs.
Dental clinics of North America • 2016 • Vol. 60 (3)
People with special health care needs (PSHCN) often have difficulty communicating with providers in health care settings, including dental practices. This difficulty can affect access to care as well…
Espinoza, K; Heaton, L
Neurologic Diseases in Special Care Patients.
Dental clinics of North America • 2016 • Vol. 60 (3)
Neurologic diseases can have a major impact on functional capacity. Patients with neurologic disease require individualized management considerations depending on the extent of impairment and impact …
Robbins, M
Distinct Oral Neutrophil Subsets Define Health and Periodontal Disease States.
Journal of dental research • 2016 • Vol. 95 (8)
Neutrophils exit the vasculature and swarm to sites of inflammation and infection. However, these cells are abundant in the healthy, inflammation-free human oral environment, suggesting a unique immu…
Borenstein, A; Cherney, D; Fine, N
Treatment of MRI-Diagnosed Trigeminal Peripheral Nerve Sheath Tumors by Stereotactic Radiotherapy in Dogs.
Journal of veterinary internal medicine • 2016 • Vol. 30 (4)
BACKGROUND: Stereotactic radiotherapy (SRT) is an emerging technique for treating tumors in animals. OBJECTIVES: To assess the outcome of dogs with suspected intracranial trigeminal nerve peripheral …
Hansen, K; Kent, M; Pfeiffer, I
Patient and Parent-Reported Signs and Symptoms for Group A Streptococcal Pharyngitis.
Pediatrics • 2016 • Vol. 138 (1)
BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: Identifying symptomatic patients who are at low risk for group A streptococcal (GAS) pharyngitis could reduce unnecessary visits and antibiotic use. The accuracy with which…
Fine, A; Lindgren, C; Mandl, K