Research Papers
Ephaptic transmission is the origin of the abnormal muscle response seen in hemifacial spasm.
Clinical neurophysiology : official journal of the International Federation of Clinical Neurophysiology • 2016 • Vol. 127 (5)
OBJECTIVE: In patients with hemifacial spasm, stimulation of a branch of the affected facial nerve elicits an abnormal response in the muscles innervated by another branch. We tested the hypothesis t…
Ito, Y; Kameyama, S; Kimura, J
Predictors of overall survival in human papillomavirus-associated oropharyngeal cancer using the National Cancer Data Base.
Oral oncology • 2016 • Vol. 56
OBJECTIVES: This study identifies clinical characteristics associated with HPV-positive oropharynx squamous cell carcinoma (OPSCC) and evaluates predictors of overall survival (OS) in HPV-positive pa…
Amini, A; Bhatia, S; Bowles, D
School Nurses on the Front Lines of Medicine: A Student With Fever and Sore Throat.
NASN school nurse (Print) • 2016 • Vol. 31 (3)
Fever and sore throat are common chief complaints encountered by school nurses. This article explains the etiology of both fever and sore throat in children, describes the office assessment, and deli…
Olympia, R
Multiple Peripheral Osteomas Related to Frontal Exposure by Bicoronal Incision.
The Journal of craniofacial surgery • 2016 • Vol. 27 (3)
Osteoma of the skull is a benign slow-growing osteogenic lesion typically composed of well-differentiated mature bone tissue. It is characterized by the proliferation of compact or cancellous bone an…
Kawano, H; Kikuchi, M; Uemura, T
Effect of menstrual cycle on orthodontic pain perception : A controlled clinical trial.
Journal of orofacial orthopedics = Fortschritte der Kieferorthopadie : Organ/official journal Deutsche Gesellschaft fur Kieferorthopadie • 2016 • Vol. 77 (3)
BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE: The aim of this prospective, single-center, controlled clinical trial was to evaluate the effects of menstrual cycle phases on orthodontic pain perception. MATERIALS AND MET…
Akin, M; Apiliogullari, S; Baka, Z
Ceramic brackets and low friction : A possible synergy in patients requiring multiple MRI scanning.
Journal of orofacial orthopedics = Fortschritte der Kieferorthopadie : Organ/official journal Deutsche Gesellschaft fur Kieferorthopadie • 2016 • Vol. 77 (3)
AIM: To investigate any advantages of low friction biomechanics in orthodontic patients with fixed appliances without producing metal artifacts during magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). MATERIALS AND …
Bulhoes Galvao, M; Camporesi, M; Defraia, E
Don't Know, Can't Do, Won't Change: Barriers to Moving Knowledge to Action in Managing the Carious Lesion.
Journal of dental research • 2016 • Vol. 95 (5)
Frencken, J; Innes, N; Schwendicke, F
Bone Regeneration of the Maxillofacial Region Through the Use of Mesenchymal Cells Obtained by a Filtration Process of the Adipose Tissue.
The Journal of craniofacial surgery • 2016 • Vol. 27 (3)
In this work, the authors will discuss about a new protocol and rapid alternative to isolate the mesenchymal stromal cells from the stromal vascular fraction, without the use of collagenase, to regen…
Becelli, R; Pellacchia, V; Renzi, G
The Buccal Fat Pad for Closure of Oroantral Communication.
The Journal of craniofacial surgery • 2016 • Vol. 27 (3)
The buccal fat pad (BFP) is a well-established tool in oral and maxillofacial surgery and its use has proved of value for the closure of oroantral communications. Oroantral communication may be a com…
Denes, S; Elia, G; Tieghi, R
Unusual Anatomic Variations Associated With Bilateral Ulnar Artery Hypoplasia.
The Journal of craniofacial surgery • 2016 • Vol. 27 (3)
Variations and anomalies of upper extremities have been commonly reported in routine dissection, clinical practices, and cadaver studies. Despite ongoing research on arterial variations of upper extr…
Lee, N; Ro, H; Roh, S
Coronally Advanced Flap with Different Designs in the Treatment of Gingival Recession: A Comparative Controlled Randomized Clinical Trial.
The International journal of periodontics & restorative dentistry • 2016 • Vol. 36 (3)
The aim of this parallel double-blind randomized controlled clinical trial was to describe a modified approach using the coronally advanced flap (CAF) with triangular design and to compare its effica…
Ganz, S; Marzadori, M; Mazzotti, C
Videoscope-Assisted Minimally Invasive Periodontal Surgery: One-Year Outcome and Patient Morbidity.
The International journal of periodontics & restorative dentistry • 2016 • Vol. 36 (3)
The aim of this study was to report the 1-year clinical outcomes from videoscope-assisted minimally invasive surgery (V-MIS). A sample of 18 patients having sites with residual pocket probing depth (…
Abraham, C; Harrel, S; Nunn, M
Implant Site Development Using Ti-Mesh and Cellular Allograft in the Esthetic Zone for Restorative-Driven Implant Placement: A Case Report.
The International journal of periodontics & restorative dentistry • 2016 • Vol. 36 (3)
This article presents a case report of implant site development in a healthy, nonsmoking 62-year-old man using titanium mesh (Ti-mesh) in conjunction with human cellular allograft for ridge augmentat…
Levine, R; McAllister, B
Influence of Thermo-Light Curing with Dental Light-Curing Units on the Microhardness of Glass-Ionomer Cements.
The International journal of periodontics & restorative dentistry • 2016 • Vol. 36 (3)
The purpose of this study was to verify for various glass-ionomer cement (GIC) products whether the application of thermo-light curing on the initial curing material produces an increase in microhard…
Borzabadi-Farahani, A; Gavic, L; Glavina, D
A clinically unsuspected nasopharyngeal sarcoidosis.
Kulak burun bogaz ihtisas dergisi : KBB = Journal of ear, nose, and throat • 2016 • Vol. 26 (3)
Sarcoidosis is a multi-system disease which rarely involves the upper respiratory tract, leading to hoarseness, dysphagia, laryngeal paralysis, and upper airway obstruction. The Waldeyer's ring invol…
Goktas, S; Ozturan, O; Ozucer, B
Comparative study between benzydamine hydrochloride gel, lidocaine 5% gel and lidocaine 10% spray on endotracheal tube cuff as regards postoperative sore throat.
Brazilian journal of anesthesiology (Elsevier) • 2016 • Vol. 66 (3)
Postoperative sore throat is a common complication after endotracheal intubation. After tracheal intubation, the incidence of sore throat varies from 14.4% to 50%. The aim of the study was to compare…
El-Agwany, A; El-Hady, S; Mekhemar, N
Efficacy of ProTaper NEXT Compared with Reciproc in Removing Obturation Material from Severely Curved Root Canals: A Micro-Computed Tomography Study.
Journal of endodontics • 2016 • Vol. 42 (5)
INTRODUCTION: The aim of this study was to compare the remaining root canal obturation, volume of dentin removed, and apical transportation after retreatment of severely curved root canals by using R…
Cunha, R; de Albuquerque, D; dos Santos, M
Oral Health Status of Older Adults in Sweden Receiving Elder Care: Findings From Nursing Assessments.
Nursing research • 2016 • Vol. 65 (3)
BACKGROUND: Frail elderly people often have poor oral hygiene, contributing to oral health problems that can detract significantly from quality of life. OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to descri…
Jansson, H; Johansson, I; Lindmark, U
More on rubber dam use.
Journal of the American Dental Association (1939) • 2016 • Vol. 147 (5)
Buttke, T
Effectiveness of orthodontic treatment with functional appliances on maxillary growth in the short term: A systematic review and meta-analysis.
American journal of orthodontics and dentofacial orthopedics : official publication of the American Association of Orthodontists, its constituent societies, and the American Board of Orthodontics • 2016 • Vol. 149 (5)
INTRODUCTION: The aim of this systematic review was to evaluate the treatment effects on maxillary growth of removable functional appliances that advance the mandible to a more forward position in pa…
Cordasco, G; Lo Giudice, A; Matarese, G