Research Papers
Microstructural abnormalities of the trigeminal nerve correlate with pain severity and concomitant emotional dysfunctions in idiopathic trigeminal neuralgia: A randomized, prospective, double-blind study.
Magnetic resonance imaging • 2016 • Vol. 34 (5)
OBJECTIVE: To compare cross-sectional area (CSA) and volume (V) between the trigeminal nerves (TGNs) of the affected side and the unaffected side in patients with idiopathic trigeminal neuralgia (ITN…
Bao, F; Guo, C; Li, D
Photodynamic therapy using Photofrin and excimer dye laser treatment for superficial oral squamous cell carcinomas with long-term follow up.
Photodiagnosis and photodynamic therapy • 2016 • Vol. 14
OBJECTIVES: Photodynamic therapy (PDT) is a very effective treatment for superficial malignancies that does not result in loss of normal tissue. Here, we report successful PDT treatment of superficia…
Kanda, T; Koizumi, K; Okamoto, T
Effect of temporomandibular disorder therapy on otologic signs and symptoms: a systematic review.
Journal of oral rehabilitation • 2016 • Vol. 43 (6)
The most common temporomandibular disorders (TMD) signs and symptoms are related to muscle sensitivity through palpation, restricted mouth opening, asymmetric mandibular movements, joint sounds, pain…
Conti, P; Costa, Y; De Luca Canto, G
Ameloblastic carcinoma (secondary type) with extensive squamous differentiation areas and dedifferentiated regions.
Oral surgery, oral medicine, oral pathology and oral radiology • 2016 • Vol. 121 (6)
Ameloblastic carcinoma is rare, accounting for 1.5%-2.0% of all odontogenic tumors. Few small series are available, but data on its clinicopathologic characteristics derive mainly from single case re…
Correa Pontes, F; de Almeida, O; Fonseca, F
Efficacy of buccal fat pad in the surgical management of oral submucous fibrosis: a prospective study.
Oral and maxillofacial surgery • 2016 • Vol. 20 (2)
PURPOSE: Various surgical treatment modalities have been advocated in the surgical management of oral submucous fibrosis with variable results. This prospective study evaluates the efficacy of buccal…
Dawane, P; Lambade, P; Thorat, A
Effects of Ozone Therapy on the Early Healing Period of Deepithelialized Gingival Grafts: A Randomized Placebo-Controlled Clinical Trial.
Journal of periodontology • 2016 • Vol. 87 (6)
BACKGROUND: This study evaluates the effects of ozone therapy (OT) on the early healing period of deepithelialized gingival grafts (DGG) placed for non-root coverage gingival augmentation by laser Do…
Albayrak, H; Alkan, B; Tasdemir, Z
Association of psoriasis with Hashimoto's thyroiditis, Sjogren's syndrome and dermatomyositis.
The Journal of dermatology • 2016 • Vol. 43 (6)
Akiyama, M; Kanzaki, A; Kuwana, M
Ebola virus disease: any risk for oral and maxillo-facial surgery? An overview.
Oral and maxillofacial surgery • 2016 • Vol. 20 (2)
The 2014-2015 outbreak of the Ebola virus disease (EVD) in West Africa has been considered a major global health emergency by the WHO. Implications for health care providers including oral and maxill…
Gelderblom, H; Khongkhunthian, P; Reichart, P
Definitive intensity-modulated radiotherapy concurrent with systemic therapy for oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma: Outcomes from an integrated regional Australian cancer centre.
Journal of medical imaging and radiation oncology • 2016 • Vol. 60 (3)
INTRODUCTION: Oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma (OPSCC) incidence has increased over the past two decades largely because of an increase in human papilloma virus (HPV)-related OPSCC. We report he…
Dwyer, P; Hill, J; Last, A
Do we need more dental implants?
Journal of oral rehabilitation • 2016 • Vol. 43 (6)
Faggion, C
The Effects of Two Planning Interventions on the Oral Health Behavior of Iranian Adolescents: A Cluster Randomized Controlled Trial.
Annals of behavioral medicine : a publication of the Society of Behavioral Medicine • 2016 • Vol. 50 (3)
PURPOSE: The aim of this study was to investigate the effectiveness of a planning intervention (specifying when, where, and how to act) and an implementation intention intervention (specifying the sa…
Dombrowski, S; Gellert, P; Gholami, M
Clinical evaluation of different desensitizing agents in home-bleaching gels.
The Journal of prosthetic dentistry • 2016 • Vol. 115 (6)
STATEMENT OF PROBLEM: The influence of different compositions of desensitizing agents in whitening gels should be evaluated. PURPOSE: The purpose of this clinical trial was to compare the effectivene…
Baratieri, L; Bernardon, J; Branco Rauber, G
Accuracy in the digital workflow: From data acquisition to the digitally milled cast.
The Journal of prosthetic dentistry • 2016 • Vol. 115 (6)
STATEMENT OF PROBLEM: The accuracy of digital impressions and the milling of implant crowns greatly influence the clinical outcome of implant restorations. PURPOSE: The purpose of this in vitro study…
Gallucci, G; Koch, G; Lee, S
Effects of build direction on the mechanical properties of 3D-printed complete coverage interim dental restorations.
The Journal of prosthetic dentistry • 2016 • Vol. 115 (6)
STATEMENT OF PROBLEM: The application of 3-dimensional printing technology is emerging in dentistry and is being increasingly used to fabricate dental restorations. To date, scientific evidence is la…
Alharbi, N; Osman, R; Wismeijer, D
Effect of implant insertion and loading protocol on long-term stability and crestal bone loss: A comparative study.
The Journal of prosthetic dentistry • 2016 • Vol. 115 (6)
STATEMENT OF PROBLEM: Different insertion and loading protocols have been used to implement implant therapy; the consequences of these methods are unclear. PURPOSE: The purpose of this retrospective …
Block, J; Kohen, J; Matalon, S
Burn unit care of Stevens Johnson syndrome/toxic epidermal necrolysis: A survey.
Burns : journal of the International Society for Burn Injuries • 2016 • Vol. 42 (4)
Stevens-Johnson syndrome/toxic epidermal necrolysis (SJS/TEN) is a systemic disease that can be associated with debilitating acute and chronic complications across multiple organ systems. As patients…
Chodosh, J; Goverman, J; Le, H
Mutational analysis of PI3K/AKT and RAS/RAF pathway activation in malignant salivary gland tumours with a new mutation of PIK3CA.
International journal of oral and maxillofacial surgery • 2016 • Vol. 45 (6)
The phosphoinositide 3-kinase (PIK3)/v-akt murine thymoma (AKT) oncogene pathway and the RAS/RAF pathway are involved in regulating the signalling of multiple biological processes, including apoptosi…
Cohen, Y; Drendel, M; Hirshberg, A
Periodontal treatment and glycaemic control in patients with diabetes and periodontitis: an umbrella review.
Australian dental journal • 2016 • Vol. 61 (2)
BACKGROUND: Studies suggest that non-surgical periodontal treatment improves glycaemic control in patients with diabetes and periodontitis. The aim of this umbrella review is to summarize the effects…
Agudelo-Suarez, A; Botero, J; Rodriguez, C
Reports of perceptual distortion of the face are common in patients with different types of chronic oro-facial pain.
Journal of oral rehabilitation • 2016 • Vol. 43 (6)
Anecdotally, chronic oro-facial pain patients may perceive the painful face area as 'swollen'. Because there are no clinical signs, these self-reported 'illusions' may represent perceptual distortion…
Baad-Hansen, L; Castrillon, E; Dagsdottir, L
Association of vitamin D and dental caries in children: Findings from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, 2005-2006.
Journal of the American Dental Association (1939) • 2016 • Vol. 147 (6)
BACKGROUND: The authors sought to determine associations between serum vitamin D levels and dental caries in noninstitutionalized children aged 5 to 12 years in the United States. METHODS: The author…
Herzog, K; Hujoel, P; Scott, J