Research Papers
In Vivo Visualization of Prostate-Specific Membrane Antigen in Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma of the Salivary Gland.
Clinical nuclear medicine • 2016 • Vol. 41 (6)
As the prostate-specific membrane antigen (PSMA) is overexpressed in the neovasculature of several malignancies, it might serve as a target in oncology. Ga-PSMA PET/CT and PET/MRI were performed in a…
Bockisch, A; Lauenstein, T; Lutje, S
A Retrospective Analysis of the Retreatment of Failed Sinus Bone Grafts.
Implant dentistry • 2016 • Vol. 25 (3)
This analysis examined the types of retreatment in failed sinus bone grafts due to the development of maxillary sinusitis. Reoperation was performed in 7 patients. The types of reoperation included i…
Kim, S; Kim, Y
Low-intensity pulsed ultrasound accelerates nerve regeneration following inferior alveolar nerve transection in rats.
European journal of oral sciences • 2016 • Vol. 124 (3)
Inferior alveolar nerve (IAN) injury, which is frequently caused by orofacial surgery or trauma, induces sensory loss in orofacial regions innervated by the IAN. However, no effective treatment for o…
Iwata, K; Motoyoshi, M; Sato, M
Corrosion behavior of dental alloys used for retention elements in prosthodontics.
European journal of oral sciences • 2016 • Vol. 124 (3)
The purpose of this study was to investigate the corrosion behavior of 10 different high noble gold-based dental alloys, used for prosthodontic retention elements, according to ISO 10271. Samples of …
Bayer, S; Bourauel, C; Hultenschmidt, R
Evidence Regarding the Treatment of Denture Stomatitis.
Journal of prosthodontics : official journal of the American College of Prosthodontists • 2016 • Vol. 25 (4)
Denture stomatitis is a common inflammatory condition affecting the mucosa underlying complete dentures. It is associated with denture microbial biofilm, poor denture hygiene, poor denture quality, a…
Cooper, L; Duqum, I; McGraw, K
Effects of coating materials on nanoindentation hardness of enamel and adjacent areas.
Dental materials : official publication of the Academy of Dental Materials • 2016 • Vol. 32 (6)
OBJECTIVES: Materials that can be applied as thin coatings and actively release fluoride or other bioavailable ions for reinforcing dental hard tissue deserve further investigation. In this study we …
Alsayed, E; Bakhsh, T; Hariri, I
Combined microcomputed tomography, biomechanical and histomorphometric analysis of the peri-implant bone: a pilot study in minipig model.
Dental materials : official publication of the Academy of Dental Materials • 2016 • Vol. 32 (6)
OBJECTIVES: To present a practical approach that combines biomechanical tests, microcomputed tomography (muCT) and histomorphometry, providing quantitative results on bone structure and mechanical pr…
Apicella, A; Aversa, R; Brunetti, A
The European Board of Orthodontists.
International orthodontics • 2016 • Vol. 14 (2)
The multiplicity of nations, languages and differing ways and levels of specialized orthodontic education in Europe lead to the need for an objective review of the quality of orthodontic care. To thi…
Cozzani, M; Weiland, F
Cachexia induces head and neck changes in locally advanced oropharyngeal carcinoma during definitive cisplatin and image-guided volumetric-modulated arc radiation therapy.
European journal of clinical nutrition • 2016 • Vol. 70 (6)
BACKGROUND/OBJECTIVES: Cancer cachexia is a syndrome characterized by weight loss (WL) and sarcopenia. Aim of the study was to assess the impact of cachexia on head and neck changes during definitive…
Alongi, F; Di Paola, G; Fersino, S
Comparative analysis of novel autoantibody isotypes against citrullinated-inter-alpha-trypsin inhibitor heavy chain 3 (ITIH3)(542-556) peptide in serum from Taiwanese females with rheumatoid arthritis, primary Sjogren's syndrome and secondary Sjogren's syndrome in rheumatoid arthritis.
Journal of proteomics • 2016 • Vol. 141
The purpose of this study was to discover and validate inter-alpha-trypsin inhibitor heavy chain H3 (ITIH3) as novel biomarkers, and evaluate autoantibody isotypes against an unmodified and citrullin…
Chang, Y; Chen, W; Chen, Y
Effect of rapid palatal expansion in early tratment and spontaneous correction of maxillary canine-first premolar transposition.
Minerva stomatologica • 2016 • Vol. 65 (3)
BACKGROUD: The aim of this study was to describe an experimental study carried out in a group of young patients with an early diagnosis of atypical eruption pattern of the maxillary canines and first…
Farronato, G; Feresini, M; Galbiati, G
Rumpel-Leede Phenomenon in a Patient with Laboratory Markers Positive for Sjogren Disease.
A & A case reports • 2016 • Vol. 6 (11)
Rumpel-Leede phenomenon is a rare clinical sign involving the appearance of purpura after application of a tourniquet or in noninvasive arterial blood pressure monitoring. This sign has been most com…
Egol, K; Gales, J; Ramme, A
Behcet's disease: A comprehensive review with a focus on epidemiology, etiology and clinical features, and management of mucocutaneous lesions.
The Journal of dermatology • 2016 • Vol. 43 (6)
Behcet's disease (BD) is a chronic, relapsing, inflammatory multisystem disease of unknown etiology. Oral ulcers, genital ulcers, cutaneous lesions, and ocular and articular involvement are the most …
Alpsoy, E
Risk Factors Associated With Unplanned Readmission in Patients Undergoing Parotid Cancer Surgery: A Study of the National Cancer Database.
JAMA otolaryngology-- head & neck surgery • 2016 • Vol. 142 (6)
IMPORTANCE: Thirty-day unplanned readmissions are increasingly used as a measure of quality care. OBJECTIVE: To describe the incidence of and risk factors for 30-day unplanned readmissions for patien…
Day, T; Graboyes, E; Nguyen, S
Osteoclast-Like Giant Cell Tumor of the Parotid Gland: Report of a Case Diagnosed on Fine-Needle Aspiration Cytology With Histological and Immunohistochemical Findings.
Diagnostic cytopathology • 2016 • Vol. 44 (6)
Extraosseous giant cell tumors have been described in organs like larynx, thyroid, pancreas, heart, skin, lung, colon, kidney, and soft tissues (Wu et al., Oncol Lett 2013;6:829-832). Osteoclast-like…
Bhattacharya, S; Elhence, P; Goyal, A
Double-blind Randomized Placebo-controlled Clinical Trial of Efficiency of Nonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Drugs in the Control of Post-endodontic Pain.
Journal of endodontics • 2016 • Vol. 42 (6)
INTRODUCTION: The present clinical trial aimed to evaluate the efficiency of paracetamol alone and in combination with 3 different nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs for control of post-endodontic …
Abubakr, N; Elzaki, W; Ibrahim, Y
Accuracy of Digital Subtraction Radiography in the Detection of Vertical Root Fractures.
Journal of endodontics • 2016 • Vol. 42 (6)
INTRODUCTION: The objective of this study was to evaluate the accuracy of digital subtraction radiography in the diagnosis of vertical root fractures (VRFs). METHODS: Twenty decoronated uniradicular …
Anacleto, F; da Paz, T; Freitas, D
Anterior open-bite orthodontic treatment in an adult patient: A clinical case report.
International orthodontics • 2016 • Vol. 14 (2)
A 45-year-old woman presented with an anterior open-bite complaining chiefly of her unpleasant smile esthetics and masticatory and speech problems. Treatment included speech therapy initiated immedia…
Bruno, G; de Stefani, A; Gracco, A
Distinct BK polyomavirus non-coding control region (NCCR) variants in oral fluids of HIV- associated Salivary Gland Disease patients.
Virology • 2016 • Vol. 493
HIV-associated Salivary Gland Disease (HIVSGD) is among the most common salivary gland-associated complications in HIV positive individuals and was associated with the small DNA tumorvirus BK polyoma…
Burger-Calderon, R; Dolittle-Hall, J; Jeffers-Francis, L
Clinical evaluation of the timing of mesiodens removal.
Journal of the Chinese Medical Association : JCMA • 2016 • Vol. 79 (6)
BACKGROUND: Mesiodens is a common clinical finding among children and has a higher prevalence in Asian populations. The timing of the removal of mesiodens remains controversial. Clinical studies comp…
Hsieh, C; Shih, W; Tsai, T