Research Papers
Prevalence and risk factors of sialocele formation after partial superficial parotidectomy: A multi-institutional analysis of 357 consecutive patients.
Head & neck • 2016 • Vol. 38 Suppl 1
BACKGROUND: The purpose of this study was to identify the prevalence of sialoceles and the risk factors associated with their formation after parotidectomy. METHODS: We performed a retrospective anal…
Eun, Y; Kim, S; Lee, J
A Technique to Evaluate the Space for Retentive Components under a Removable Prosthesis.
Journal of prosthodontics : official journal of the American College of Prosthodontists • 2016 • Vol. 25 (3)
Space analysis for retentive components is a critical part of a treatment plan for an implant-retained prosthesis. This article describes a technique to evaluate the retentive component space between…
Hsu, Y
Staging of early lymph node metastases with the sentinel lymph node technique and predictive factors in T1/T2 oral cavity cancer: A retrospective single-center study.
Head & neck • 2016 • Vol. 38 Suppl 1
BACKGROUND: The purpose of this study was to examine the diagnostic accuracy of detecting lymph node metastases and to identify predictive and prognostic clinicopathological factors in patients with …
Christensen, A; Frendo, M; Hedback, N
Transoral robotic retropharyngeal node dissection.
Head & neck • 2016 • Vol. 38 Suppl 1
BACKGROUND: Surgical access to metastases in the retropharyngeal lymph nodes (RPLNs) could be difficult. Transoral robotic surgery (TORS) can be utilized to access RPLNs. The purpose of this study wa…
Andersen, P; Cordeiro, T; Givi, B
Bonded versus banded rapid palatal expander followed by facial mask therapy: analysis on digital dental casts.
European journal of orthodontics • 2016 • Vol. 38 (2)
OBJECTIVES: To compare the dental effects produced by a bonded versus a banded expander combined with facial mask (FM) in patients with Class III malocclusion by means of digital dental casts. MATERI…
Cozza, P; Defraia, E; Franchi, L
Fixed functional appliances show definite skeletal and dental changes in the short term.
European journal of orthodontics • 2016 • Vol. 38 (2)
A meta-analysis of the literature on fixed functional appliances found nine unique data sets (n= 418 patients, mean age = 13.2 years) that fulfilled the criteria. Small but statistically significant …
McGuinness, N
Impact of Physical Chemical Characteristics of Abutment Implant Surfaces on Bacteria Adhesion.
The Journal of oral implantology • 2016 • Vol. 42 (2)
Surface attachment is the first step in biofilm formation, and the ability of bacteria to adhere to surfaces and develop a biofilm is directly influenced by electrostatic interactions between the bac…
de Assis Mollo Junior, F; de Avila, E; de Molon, R
Combined transcervical and orbitozygomatic approach for the removal of a nasopharyngeal adenocarcinoma.
Auris, nasus, larynx • 2016 • Vol. 43 (2)
OBJECTIVE: In some cases, the exposure and safeguarding of the internal carotid artery (ICA) are not easy by the maxillary swing approach that is used as a mainstay for the removal of nasopharyngeal …
Fujimura, A; Fukushima, J; Masuda, M
TLR4 Asp299Gly polymorphism may be protective against chronic periodontitis.
Journal of periodontal research • 2016 • Vol. 51 (2)
BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE: Periodontitis results from interplay between genetic and environmental factors. Single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) in the coding region of the toll-like receptor 4 gene …
LeVan, T; Mikuls, T; Payne, J
The impact of the new scene drug "crystal meth" on oral health: a case-control study.
Clinical oral investigations • 2016 • Vol. 20 (3)
OBJECTIVE: The use of methamphetamine (MA), a highly addictive stimulant, is rapidly increasing, with MA being widely abused as the scene drug "Crystal Meth" (CM). CM has been associated with severe …
Hartel-Petri, R; Jacob, F; Kesting, M
Effects of daidzein on alveolar bone loss and internal microstructures of bone in a rat model of experimental periodontitis: a study using micro-computed tomography.
Journal of periodontal research • 2016 • Vol. 51 (2)
BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE: Daidzein is an isoflavone abundant in soybeans, kudzu root and red clover, which have been widely studied for its therapeutic potential. The present study was designed to ev…
Bae, S; Choi, E; Choi, I
Tumor Volume Reduction Rate during Adaptive Radiation Therapy as a Prognosticator for Nasopharyngeal Cancer.
Cancer research and treatment • 2016 • Vol. 48 (2)
PURPOSE: The purpose of this study is to evaluate the prognostic significance of the tumor volume reduction rate (TVRR) measured during adaptive definitive radiation therapy (RT) for nasopharyngeal c…
Ahn, Y; Lee, H; Nam, H
Immediate tooth replantation in rats: effect of systemic antibiotic therapy with amoxicillin and tetracycline.
Clinical oral investigations • 2016 • Vol. 20 (3)
OBJECTIVES: The aim of this study was to evaluate the influence of systemic administration of antibiotics (amoxicillin and tetracycline) at the different phases of the repair process (7, 15, 30 days)…
Brandini, D; Castilho, L; da Silva, V
Daxx and TCF4 interaction links to oral squamous cell carcinoma growth by promoting cell cycle progression via induction of cyclin D1 expression.
Clinical oral investigations • 2016 • Vol. 20 (3)
OBJECTIVES: Death domain-associated protein (Daxx) has been recently implicated as a positive factor in ovarian cancer and prostate cancer, but the role of Daxx in oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC)…
Chen, Y; Huang, S; Huang, Y
Peripheral nerve field stimulation for trigeminal neuralgia, trigeminal neuropathic pain, and persistent idiopathic facial pain.
Cephalalgia : an international journal of headache • 2016 • Vol. 36 (5)
OBJECTIVE: Peripheral nerve field stimulation (PNFS) is a promising modality for treatment of intractable facial pain. However, evidence is sparse. We are therefore presenting our experience with thi…
Juratli, T; Klein, J; Sandi-Gahun, S
Associations between oral disorders and the quality of life of older adults in Brazil.
Geriatrics & gerontology international • 2016 • Vol. 16 (4)
AIM: To evaluate the effect of oral disorders on the quality of life of older adults. METHODS: A cross-sectional study of older adults (aged >/= 60 years) who reside in a small Brazilian city was car…
de Barros Lima Martins, A; Ferreira e Ferreira, E; Jones, K
Occurrence of oral Candida colonization and its risk factors among patients with malignancies in China.
Clinical oral investigations • 2016 • Vol. 20 (3)
OBJECTIVES: Oral colonization of Candida could lead to later development of oropharyngeal candidiasis or candidemia among the immunocompromised patients. This study aims to describe the occurrence an…
Chen, Y; Ge, C; Han, L
IL-17A and IL-17F polymorphisms in rheumatoid arthritis and Sjogren's syndrome.
Clinical oral investigations • 2016 • Vol. 20 (3)
OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to evaluate the influence of Th17 polymorphisms on the susceptibility or severity of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and Sjogren's syndrome (SS). MATERIALS AND METHODS:…
Carvalho, A; Carvalho, C; do Carmo, R
A temporary filling material during endodontic treatment may cause tooth fractures in two-surface class II cavities in vitro.
Clinical oral investigations • 2016 • Vol. 20 (3)
OBJECTIVES: To investigate the effect of a zinc oxide/zinc sulphate-based cement as a temporary filling material during root canal treatment on the occurrence of cracks within the filling material or…
Fischer, G; Hellwig, E; Polydorou, O
Evaluation of a possible association between a history of dentoalveolar injury and the shape and size of the nasopalatine canal.
Clinical oral investigations • 2016 • Vol. 20 (3)
OBJECTIVES: Maxillary incisors (MI) are often affected by dentoalveolar injury resulting in tooth devitalization and apical periodontitis. The aim of the present study was to analyze any association …
Bornstein, M; Brucker, M; Frank, J