Research Papers
Prosthetic complications and survival rates of metal-acrylic implant fixed complete dental prostheses: A retrospective study up to 10 years.
The Journal of prosthetic dentistry • 2024 • Vol. 132 (4)
STATEMENT OF PROBLEM: Long-term data are sparse on the use of metal-acrylic resin implant-supported fixed complete dentures. PURPOSE: The purpose of this retrospective clinical study was to assess th…
El-Shewy, M; Mackert, J; Pannu, D
Addition of a Buccinator Musculomucosal Flap Improves Surgical Outcomes of Conventional two-Flap Palatoplasty: A Comparative Study.
The Cleft palate-craniofacial journal : official publication of the American Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Association • 2024 • Vol. 61 (10)
OBJECTIVE: The surgical outcomes of novel two-flap palatoplasty adding a buccinator musculomucosal flap were compared with those of conventional two-flap palatoplasty to clarify the effects of length…
Fujita, K; Nagai, F; Noguchi, M
Orthodontic and Orthognathic Surgical Treatment in a Patient with a Large Lymphatic Malformation of the Face: A Case Report.
The Cleft palate-craniofacial journal : official publication of the American Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Association • 2024 • Vol. 61 (10)
Lymphatic malformations (LMs) are congenital abnormalities in the development of the lymphatic system. They can damage other structures including the airway, blood vessels, nerves, or bones. LMs of t…
Ickow, I; Redett, R; Steinberg, J
A Systematic Review of the Efficacy of Haemostatic Interventions in Primary Cleft Palate Repair.
The Cleft palate-craniofacial journal : official publication of the American Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Association • 2024 • Vol. 61 (10)
OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the effectiveness of adrenaline infiltration, topical adrenaline, systemic tranexamic acid, fibrin tissue sealants and alginate-based topical coagulants at reducing blood loss …
de Blacam, C; Orr, D; Sheil, F
A technique to convert a 3D printed cast used in the fabrication of an interim implant-supported crown into a definitive cast capturing the acquired emergence profile.
Journal of prosthodontics : official journal of the American College of Prosthodontists • 2024 • Vol. 33 (8)
An esthetic peri-implant soft tissue contour is a critical element of the success of implant restorations in the esthetic zone. Once the optimal transmucosal soft tissue profile is formed, it needs t…
Chen, Y; Liu, F; Mohsen, R
The use of intraoral ultrasound in the evaluation of the benign lesions in pediatric patients.
Minerva pediatrics • 2024 • Vol. 76 (5)
Ultrasonography (US) or diagnostic sonography is a radiographic technique that uses sound waves with frequencies higher than 20 kHz to demonstrate soft tissues such as muscles, internal organs, joint…
Cicciu, M; Erturk, A; Marrapodi, M
Gearing Effect in Clockwise Rotational Orthognathic Surgery.
Plastic and reconstructive surgery • 2024 • Vol. 154 (4)
BACKGROUND: The standard procedure for managing skeletal class III malocclusion is maxillary advancement with mandibular setback. Occlusal plane-altering orthognathic surgery, such as jaw rotation, i…
Choi, J; Kim, Y; Lee, J
Three-dimensional Anatomy of the Velopharyngeal Muscles in the Cleft Palate.
The Cleft palate-craniofacial journal : official publication of the American Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Association • 2024 • Vol. 61 (10)
OBJECTIVE: We have used micro-computed tomography (CT) to elucidate the relationship between the muscle fibers in specimens with cleft palate. These findings could be useful for muscle reconstruction…
Ma, H; Song, T; Wang, Y
Sexual dysfunction and associated factors in Behcet's disease: a case-control study.
Rheumatology international • 2024 • Vol. 44 (10)
Sexual health is an important part of a healthy life. The aim of this study is to define Behcet's sexual dysfunction and the factors affecting it. Sixty-nine patients with Behcet's disease (BD) and 7…
Dogan Agbuga, O; Evran, M; Mete, B
Muscle transposition and free muscle transfer in facial nerve reanimation.
Current opinion in otolaryngology & head and neck surgery • 2024 • Vol. 32 (5)
PURPOSE OF REVIEW: This review highlights recent advances in facial reanimation surgery particularly related to muscle transposition and free functional muscle transfer (FFMT). RECENT FINDINGS: FFMT …
Al Afif, A; Jones, K; Taylor, S
Social Capital Associates With Better Cognitive Health, Oral Health and Epigenetic Age Deceleration: Findings From the Canadian Longitudinal Study on Aging.
International journal of aging & human development • 2024 • Vol. 99 (3)
Background: Social exposures are linked to an array of health outcomes, especially around aging. In this study, we examined the association of social capital, defined as social relationships and netw…
Gomaa, N; Liang, A
Involvement of IL-10 gene polymorphism (rs1800896) and IL-10 level in the development of periimplantitis.
Minerva dental and oral science • 2024 • Vol. 73 (5)
BACKGROUND: Dental implant loss is the worst problem. Today, implant failure is precisely characterized, however the underlying reasons vary by instance. Multiple implant failures indicate genetic ri…
Taha, G
Oral hygiene self-care: Concept analysis for the development of a new nursing diagnosis.
International journal of nursing knowledge • 2024 • Vol. 35 (4)
OBJECTIVE: This study aims to analyze the concept of oral hygiene self-care and develop a new problem-focused nursing diagnosis (ND) based on the NANDA-I terminology. METHOD: A concept analysis was p…
Cavaleiro, A; Goes, R; Pedreira, L
Periodontitis and risk of cancer: Mechanistic evidence.
Periodontology 2000 • 2024 • Vol. 96 (1)
This review aims to critically analyze the pathways of interaction and the pathogenic mechanisms linking periodontitis and oral bacteria with the initiation/progression of cancer at different body co…
Aimetti, M; Baima, G; Loos, B
Treatment Adherence Effect on the Visual Acuity of Behcet's Uveitis Patients.
Ocular immunology and inflammation • 2024 • Vol. 32 (8)
PURPOSE: This study aimed to explore the relationship between treatment adherence, visual acuity, quality of life (QoL), depression, and anxiety levels in individuals with Behcet's uveitis (BU). METH…
Oklar, M; Simsek, S; Tanyildiz, B
Fixed appliances orthodontic therapy as a risk factor for caries development: Systematic review.
Advances in clinical and experimental medicine : official organ Wroclaw Medical University • 2024 • Vol. 33 (10)
Orthodontic treatment is often mandatory to improve the patient's health condition. However, the fixed appliance can create additional plaque retention areas, which can increase the risk of caries de…
Corridore, D; Dus-Ilnicka, I; Jedlinski, M
Implant presence-triggered osteonecrosis: A scoping review.
Journal of stomatology, oral and maxillofacial surgery • 2024 • Vol. 125 (5)
Unlike medication-related osteonecrosis of the jaw (MRONJ), implant presence-triggered osteonecrosis of the jaw (IPTO) is not well appreciated. Recent reports have suggested a mechanical aetiology un…
Chew, J; Choo, S; Islam, I
The association between chronotype profile and temporomandibular disorders among college students.
Oral diseases • 2024 • Vol. 30 (7)
BACKGROUND: Temporomandibular joint disorders (TMDs) are common in young adults, and the link between chronotype profile and TMDs is unclear. OBJECTIVE: This study examined TMD prevalence and chronot…
Cheng, Q; Dan, R; Dong, Y
Polyketides/nonribosomal peptides from Streptococcus mutans and their ecological roles in dental biofilm.
Molecular oral microbiology • 2024 • Vol. 39 (5)
Streptococcus mutans is the major etiological agent of dental caries in humans. S. mutans overgrowth within dental biofilms can trigger biofilm dysbiosis, ultimately leading to the initiation or prog…
Cheng, X; Luo, W; Xu, X
Accuracy of chatbot-generated references in the field of oral oncology: Exercising caution.
Oral diseases • 2024 • Vol. 30 (7)
Dhane, A; Sarode, G; Sarode, S