Research Papers
Polymicrobial infection alter inflammatory microRNA in rat salivary glands during periodontal disease.
Anaerobe • 2016 • Vol. 38
Periodontal disease initiated by subgingival pathogens is linked with diminished secretion of saliva, and implies pathogenic bacteria dissemination to or affects secondary sites such as the salivary …
Cha, S; Chukkapalli, S; Gauna, A
Development of an incipient Stevens-Johnson reaction while on a stable dose of lamotrigine.
Australasian psychiatry : bulletin of Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists • 2016 • Vol. 24 (2)
OBJECTIVE: To describe a case of a possible incipient Stevens-Johnson reaction while a patient had been on a stable dose of lamotrigine for several months and to consider the likely cause. METHODS: T…
Parker, G
Can Impression Procedures Affect Certain Vital Functions of Edentulous Patients? A Clinical Study.
Journal of prosthodontics : official journal of the American College of Prosthodontists • 2016 • Vol. 25 (3)
PURPOSE: The most suitable treatment conditions and timing for medically unstable patients with severe systemic diseases about to undergo invasive dental treatment are well documented in the literatu…
Acikel, C; Emir, F; Karakoc, O
GALNT7, a target of miR-494, participates in the oncogenesis of nasopharyngeal carcinoma.
Tumour biology : the journal of the International Society for Oncodevelopmental Biology and Medicine • 2016 • Vol. 37 (4)
GalNAc-transferase-7 (GALNT7) is essential for the regulation of cell proliferation and has been implicated in tumorigenesis. However, the role of GALNT7 in the development and progression of nasopha…
Duan, H; Li, X; Li, Z
Oral Glutamine in Preventing Treatment-Related Mucositis in Adult Patients With Cancer: A Systematic Review.
Nutrition in clinical practice : official publication of the American Society for Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition • 2016 • Vol. 31 (2)
BACKGROUND: Breakdown of the mucosal barrier resulting in mucositis is a common adverse event in patients with cancer receiving chemotherapy and radiation. Many studies have evaluated the use of oral…
Bhat, R; Garey, K; Hall, J
Dental Anomalies as Late Adverse Effect among Young Children Treated for Cancer.
Cancer research and treatment • 2016 • Vol. 48 (2)
PURPOSE: The aim of this study was to compare the incidence of dental complications in childhood cancer survivors with that of healthy control subjects, and to determine the possible influence of var…
Fendler, W; Mlynarski, W; Proc, P
Sentinel lymph node biopsy in cN0 squamous cell carcinoma of the lip: A retrospective study.
Head & neck • 2016 • Vol. 38 Suppl 1
BACKGROUND: The purpose of this study was to assess the use of sentinel lymph node biopsy (SLNB) in clinically lymph node-negative (cN0) squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) of the lip deemed high risk for …
Ilmonen, S; Sollamo, E; Suominen, S
Prevalence of temporomandibular disorder pain in Chinese adolescents compared to an age-matched Swedish population.
Journal of oral rehabilitation • 2016 • Vol. 43 (4)
This study aimed to (i) assess the prevalence and perceived need for treatment of TMD pain, and its association with socio-economic factors and gender, in adolescents in Xi᾽an, Shaanxi Province, Chin…
Astrom, A; Hongxing, L; Johansson, A
Periodontitis Awareness Amongst the General Public: A Critical Systematic Review to Identify Gaps of Knowledge.
Journal of periodontology • 2016 • Vol. 87 (4)
BACKGROUND: Poor awareness of periodontal diseases and their consequences has been reported as the most frequent reason for periodontal treatment failure on a community basis. This study aims to iden…
Bugarin-Gonzalez, R; Diz-Iglesias, P; Estany-Gestal, A
A systematic review of the comorbidity between Temporomandibular Disorders and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome.
Journal of oral rehabilitation • 2016 • Vol. 43 (4)
The most common cause of chronic oro-facial pain is a group of disorders collectively termed temporomandibular disorders (TMDs). Chronic painful TMD is thought to be a 'central sensitivity syndrome' …
Durham, J; Newton, J; Robinson, L
Peripheral, functional and postural asymmetries related to the preferred chewing side in adults with natural dentition.
Journal of oral rehabilitation • 2016 • Vol. 43 (4)
The aim of this cross-sectional study was to determine the preferred chewing side and whether chewing side preference is related to peripheral, functional or postural lateral preferences. One hundred…
Ayuso-Montero, R; Flores-Orozco, E; Martinez-Gomis, J
Endoscope-guided coblator tongue base resection using an endoscope-holding system for obstructive sleep apnea.
Head & neck • 2016 • Vol. 38 (4)
BACKGROUND: Multilevel obstruction in obstructive sleep apnea commonly includes retroglossal obstruction. To improve surgical success rates, tongue volume reduction with posterior midline glossectomy…
Cho, H; Chung, H; Kim, C
Implant Abutment Cleaning by Plasma of Argon: 5-Year Follow-Up of a Randomized Controlled Trial.
Journal of periodontology • 2016 • Vol. 87 (4)
BACKGROUND: Contamination of implant abutments could potentially influence the peri-implant tissue inflammatory response. The aim of the present study is to assess the radiographic bone changes aroun…
Canullo, L; Monje, A; Penarrocha-Diago, M
A Familial Pattern of Multiple Idiopathic Cervical Root Resorption With a 30-Year Follow-Up.
Journal of periodontology • 2016 • Vol. 87 (4)
BACKGROUND: Multiple idiopathic cervical root resorption (MICRR) is a rare entity distinct from pathologic root resorption that occurs as a result of several local and systemic factors. METHODS: This…
Foster, B; Neely, A; Somerman, M
Adult perceptions of dental fluorosis and select dental conditions-an Asian perspective.
Community dentistry and oral epidemiology • 2016 • Vol. 44 (2)
OBJECTIVE: To compare lay people's perceptions with regard to various levels of dental fluorosis and select dental defects versus normal dentition. METHODS: Adults rated digitally created photographs…
Chuang, J; Lee, P; Leo, S
Azathioprine is effective for oral involvement in Crohn's disease but not for orofacial granulomatosis alone.
Journal of oral pathology & medicine : official publication of the International Association of Oral Pathologists and the American Academy of Oral Pathology • 2016 • Vol. 45 (4)
BACKGROUND: There have been no previous reports assessing the effectiveness of azathioprine (AZA) in the treatment of orofacial granulomatosis (OFG). This report is a review of patients receiving AZA…
Campbell, H; Challacombe, S; Elliott, T
Restoration of divergent implants with a 2-piece screw-retained fixed, complete dental implant prostheses.
The Journal of prosthetic dentistry • 2016 • Vol. 115 (4)
Restoring a severely resorbed maxilla is challenging because of poor bone quality and the resorptive pattern that follows tooth loss. When bone augmentation is not possible, implants are placed in su…
Kourtis, S; Pelekanos, S; Pozidi, G
Oral health needs of athletes with intellectual disability in Eastern Europe: Poland, Romania and Slovenia.
International dental journal • 2016 • Vol. 66 (2)
OBJECTIVES: The aims of this study were to evaluate the oral condition and treatment needs of Special Olympics (SO) athletes from Poland, Romania and Slovenia. METHODS: A cross-sectional study was pe…
Fabjanska, K; Fernandez Rojas, C; Kaschke, I
Mandible-first sequence in bimaxillary orthognathic surgery: a systematic review.
International journal of oral and maxillofacial surgery • 2016 • Vol. 45 (4)
The sequencing of bimaxillary orthognathic surgery remains controversial, although the traditional maxilla-first approach is performed routinely. The goal of this study was to present a systematic re…
Borba, A; Borges, A; Ce, P
Inferior Turbinate Asymmetry Is a Feature of the Unilateral Complete Cleft Lip and Palate Nasal Deformity.
Journal of oral and maxillofacial surgery : official journal of the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons • 2016 • Vol. 74 (4)
PURPOSE: Patients with unilateral complete cleft lip and palate (UCLP) have a characteristic bilateral septal deformity, and septal deviation can be associated with turbinate hyperplasia, leading to …
Dentino, K; Padwa, B; Sierra-Vasquez, D