Research Papers
Appropriate Tongue Blade Length of the Dingman Mouth Gag for Japanese Pediatric Patients With Cleft Palate and Mandibular Micrognathia.
The Cleft palate-craniofacial journal : official publication of the American Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Association • 2016 • Vol. 53 (2)
Objective Our objective is to determine appropriate specifications for smaller tongue blade for Japanese pediatric patients with cleft palate (CP) and mandibular micrognathia. Patients We investigate…
Aizawa, T; Kobayashi, Y; Mizutani, H
Clinical and microbiological findings in patients with peri-implantitis: a cross-sectional study.
Clinical oral implants research • 2016 • Vol. 27 (3)
OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to analyze clinical and microbiological characters in subjects and implants affected and not affected by peri-implantitis. Additionally, same features were analyz…
Botticelli, D; Canullo, L; Covani, U
CD38 is a putative functional marker for side population cells in human nasopharyngeal carcinoma cell lines.
Molecular carcinogenesis • 2016 • Vol. 55 (3)
Cancer stem cells (CSCs) are thought to be responsible for cancer progression and therapeutic resistance but identification of this subpopulation requires selective markers. Fortunately, side populat…
He, J; Li, G; Liao, S
Do matrix metalloproteinases play a role in degenerative disease of temporomandibular joint? A systematic review.
Cranio : the journal of craniomandibular practice • 2016 • Vol. 34 (2)
Barbosa, G; dos Santos Calderon, P; Ferreira, L
Adults' Narratives of Growing up With a Cleft Lip and/or Palate: Factors Associated With Psychological Adjustment.
The Cleft palate-craniofacial journal : official publication of the American Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Association • 2016 • Vol. 53 (2)
Background Growing up with a cleft lip and/or palate presents a number of challenges for those affected and their families. Understanding why some individuals cope well while others struggle is key t…
Feragen, K; Rumsey, N; Stock, N
Analysis of the Relationship Between Micrognathia and Cleft Palate: A Systematic Review.
The Cleft palate-craniofacial journal : official publication of the American Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Association • 2016 • Vol. 53 (2)
Objective To gather data from relevant experimental and observational studies to determine the relationship between micrognathia and cleft palate. The goal is to raise awareness and motivate clinicia…
Fakhouri, W; Haddad, Y; Price, K
CBCT analysis of bony changes associated with temporomandibular disorders.
Cranio : the journal of craniomandibular practice • 2016 • Vol. 34 (2)
OBJECTIVES: The aim of the present study was to compare cone-beam computerized tomography (CBCT) findings and joint space measurement in temporomandibular disorder (TMD) and non-TMD joints, and to co…
Al Bayatti, S; Al Kawas, S; Talaat, W
A novel muscle for electroneurography in peripheral facial palsy: occipitalis.
European archives of oto-rhino-laryngology : official journal of the European Federation of Oto-Rhino-Laryngological Societies (EUFOS) : affiliated with the German Society for Oto-Rhino-Laryngology - Head and Neck Surgery • 2016 • Vol. 273 (3)
Electroneurography (ENoG) is one of the most objective tests in grading the damage and prediction of prognosis in peripheral facial palsy (PFP). We aimed to determine temporal changes of ENoG recorde…
Adatepe, T; Alkan, Z; Azizli, E
Intentional replantation of adhesively reattached vertically fractured maxillary single-rooted teeth.
International endodontic journal • 2016 • Vol. 49 (3)
AIM: To evaluate the clinical outcomes of intentionally replanted maxillary single-rooted teeth with vertical root fractures (VRFs) after being repaired extraorally using 4-methacryloxyethyl trimelli…
Atila, A; Caliskan, M; Gurlek, O
Effect of FK506 on apoptosis of facial motor neurons in rats and its possible mechanism.
European archives of oto-rhino-laryngology : official journal of the European Federation of Oto-Rhino-Laryngological Societies (EUFOS) : affiliated with the German Society for Oto-Rhino-Laryngology - Head and Neck Surgery • 2016 • Vol. 273 (3)
To investigate the effect of FK506 on apoptosis of facial motor neurons in rats and its possible mechanism. A total of 48 Wistar rats were randomly divided into experimental group and control group. …
Fan, J; Qiao, S; Zhang, R
Autoextraction of twelve permanent teeth in a child with autistic spectrum disorder.
International journal of paediatric dentistry • 2016 • Vol. 26 (2)
BACKGROUND: This report discusses self-injurious behaviour; this is not unusual in people with autistic spectrum disorders but is not commonly experienced as autoextraction. CASE REPORT: This case co…
Williams, A
Perception of the signs and symptoms of temporomandibular disorder in females by using the ProTMDMulti protocol and the visual analog scale before and after acupuncture treatment.
Cranio : the journal of craniomandibular practice • 2016 • Vol. 34 (2)
OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the perceptions of patients with TMD in relation to the signs and symptoms before and after acupuncture treatment, according to the ProTMDMulti and the VAS. METHOD: 68 patients…
Borges, R; Branco, C; Fonseca, R
The outcome of apical microsurgery using MTA as the root-end filling material: 2- to 6-year follow-up study.
International endodontic journal • 2016 • Vol. 49 (3)
AIM: To evaluate the influence of various predictors on the healing outcome 2-6 years after apical microsurgery (AMS) using MTA as the root-end filling material. METHODOLOGY: A total of 90 anterior t…
Caliskan, M; Kaval, M; Solmaz, M
A Multicenter Study Using the SWAG Scale to Compare Secondary Alveolar Bone Graft Outcomes for Patients With Cleft Lip and Palate.
The Cleft palate-craniofacial journal : official publication of the American Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Association • 2016 • Vol. 53 (2)
Objective To assess secondary alveolar bone graft (ABG) outcomes using the standardized way to assess grafts, or SWAG scale, for patients with cleft lip and palate (CLP). Design Retrospective cohort …
Daskalogiannakis, J; Hathaway, R; Long, R
Interaction between innate immunity and Ro52-induced antibody causes Sjogren's syndrome-like disorder in mice.
Annals of the rheumatic diseases • 2016 • Vol. 75 (3)
OBJECTIVES: Autoantibodies reactive with Ro52 are often found in sera of patients with Sjogren's syndrome (SS). This study was undertaken to investigate the role of Ro52-induced immune responses in p…
Bagavant, H; Deshmukh, U; Dey, P
Effects of mandibular advancement device treatment on arterial stiffness and glucose metabolism in patients with mild to moderate obstructive sleep apnea: a prospective 1 year study.
Sleep & breathing = Schlaf & Atmung • 2016 • Vol. 20 (1)
STUDY OBJECTIVES: An independent association between obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and cardiovascular events has been reported, suggesting that OSA may lead to cardiometabolic dysregulation. We prosp…
Bozic, J; Dogas, Z; Galic, T
Prevention of root resorption in hypofunctional teeth by occlusal function recovery.
The Angle orthodontist • 2016 • Vol. 86 (2)
OBJECTIVE: To clarify whether occlusal hypofunction is one of the key determinants for root resorption during tooth movement and root resorption is prevented by its recovery. MATERIALS AND METHODS: T…
Hayashi, A; Hayashi, H; Kawata, T
Obtaining appropriate interval estimates for age when multiple indicators are used: evaluation of an ad-hoc procedure.
International journal of legal medicine • 2016 • Vol. 130 (2)
When an estimate of age is needed, typically multiple indicators are present as found in skeletal or dental information. There exists a vast literature on approaches to estimate age from such multiva…
Boldsen, J; Fieuws, S; Larsen-Tangmose, S
Gloss and Stain Resistance of Ceramic-Polymer CAD/CAM Restorative Blocks.
Journal of esthetic and restorative dentistry : official publication of the American Academy of Esthetic Dentistry ... [et al.] • 2016 • Vol. 28 Suppl 1
OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the gloss and stain resistance of several new ceramic-polymer CAD/CAM blocks MATERIALS AND METHODS: Specimens (4 mm) were sectioned from: Enamic (polymer-infused ceramic), LAVA…
Burgess, J; Lawson, N
Reliability of digital orthodontic setups.
The Angle orthodontist • 2016 • Vol. 86 (2)
OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the reliability of digital orthodontic setup technology by comparing it with manual setups and models cast at the end of orthodontic treatment. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Initial m…
Araujo, T; Barreto, M; Faber, J