Research Papers
Optimal force magnitude loaded to orthodontic microimplants: A finite element analysis.
The Angle orthodontist • 2016 • Vol. 86 (2)
OBJECTIVE: To find an optimal force that can be loaded onto an orthodontic microimplant to fulfill the biomechanical demands of orthodontic treatment without diminishing the stability of the microimp…
Alrbata, R; Al-Tarawneh, A; Ihyasat, A
Facial Swelling and Rash Following Tooth Extraction.
Journal of general internal medicine • 2016 • Vol. 31 (3)
DeWitt, D; Ham, H; Uy, C
Factors influencing patient-reported quality of life in pretreatment orthognathic surgery patients.
The Angle orthodontist • 2016 • Vol. 86 (2)
OBJECTIVE: To investigate the relationship between condition-specific quality of life (QoL) and occlusal/skeletal traits of pretreatment orthognathic surgery patients. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Patients…
Popat, H; Rogers, S; Stagles, C
Small cell carcinoma of the lung in a treated case of Myoepithelial carcinoma of the tongue--report of a rare case with illustrated review of the literature.
Journal of the Egyptian National Cancer Institute • 2016 • Vol. 28 (1)
Myoepithelial carcinoma has rarely been reported in the oral cavity and oropharynx. We found only 6 cases of myoepithelioma of the tongue reported till date. Two cases had a benign myoepithelioma; fo…
Bhasker, S; George, A; Mallick, S
Periodontal pathogens and tetracycline resistance genes in subgingival biofilm of periodontally healthy and diseased Dominican adults.
Clinical oral investigations • 2016 • Vol. 20 (2)
OBJECTIVE: The objective of this study was to compare the periodontopathogen prevalence and tetracycline resistance genes in Dominican patients with different periodontal conditions. METHODS: Seventy…
Arredondo, A; Blanc, V; Collins, J
Effects of rapid maxillary expansion on nasal mucociliary clearance.
The Angle orthodontist • 2016 • Vol. 86 (2)
OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the changes in nasal mucociliary clearance in orthodontic patients after rapid maxillary expansion (RME) therapy. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Forty-two children (25 boys and 17 girl…
Babacan, H; Doruk, C; Uysal, I
Comparison of intraoral and extraoral approaches to mandibular angle fracture repair with cost implications.
The Laryngoscope • 2016 • Vol. 126 (3)
OBJECTIVES/HYPOTHESIS: The objective of this study was to analyze outcomes of intraoral and extraoral approaches to mandibular angle fractures and provide cost estimates for comparison. STUDY DESIGN:…
Hsueh, W; Schechter, C; Stupak, H
Psychosocial acceptance of cleft patients: has something changed?
Oral and maxillofacial surgery • 2016 • Vol. 20 (1)
OBJECTIVE: The main purpose of this study was to analyse the reactions of a panel (non-cleft adults) when observing cleft lip morphology. Although rehabilitation of cleft lip and palate is improving,…
Halama, D; Pausch, N; Sirintawat, N
Oral lichen planus: salival biomarkers cortisol, immunoglobulin A, adiponectin.
Journal of oral pathology & medicine : official publication of the International Association of Oral Pathologists and the American Academy of Oral Pathology • 2016 • Vol. 45 (3)
BACKGROUND: Oral lichen planus (OLP) is a chronic mucocutaneous disease, inflammatory and autoimmune in character, in which the pathogenesis is not fully understood. Psychological stress has also bee…
Cayuela, C; Ceron, J; Escribano, D
Fabrication of a Feeding Obturator for Infants.
The Cleft palate-craniofacial journal : official publication of the American Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Association • 2016 • Vol. 53 (2)
Large clefts in the lip and palate are common congenital anomalies. If the cleft palate is large enough, conventional feeding techniques may not provide proper nutrition for the infant. Feeding obtur…
Ahmad, O; Cook, N; Hansen, P
A comparison of the antibacterial activity of the two methods of photodynamic therapy (using diode laser 810 nm and LED lamp 630 nm) against Enterococcus faecalis in extracted human anterior teeth.
Photodiagnosis and photodynamic therapy • 2016 • Vol. 13
BACKGROUND: Failure of endodontic treatment is usually due to an inadequate disinfection of the root canal system. Enterococcus faecalis has been widely used as a valuable microbiological marker for …
Asadi, Z; Asnaashari, M; Azari-Marhabi, S
A new flash-free orthodontic adhesive system: A first clinical and stereomicroscopic study.
The Angle orthodontist • 2016 • Vol. 86 (2)
OBJECTIVE: To analyze the clinical and laboratory properties of the recently introduced APC flash-free orthodontic adhesive. MATERIAL AND METHODS: After bonding of 80 brackets on human teeth (group A…
Foersch, M; Jacobs, C; Rahimi, R
Marginal Integrity of Bulk Versus Incremental Fill Class II Composite Restorations.
Operative dentistry • 2016 • Vol. 41 (2)
Bulk-fill composites have been introduced to facilitate the placement of deep direct resin composite restorations. This study aimed at analyzing the cervical marginal integrity of bulk-fill vs increm…
Al-Harbi, F; Bader, D; El Gezawi, M
Influence of Light-curing Parameters on Biofilm Development and Flexural Strength of a Silorane-based Composite.
Operative dentistry • 2016 • Vol. 41 (2)
OBJECTIVES: The aim of this study was to evaluate the differences in biological and mechanical performances of a silorane-based and a methacrylate-based composite. Another aim was to assess the influ…
Brambilla, E; Cazzaniga, G; Ionescu, A
Autofluorescence imaging in recurrent oral squamous cell carcinoma.
Oral and maxillofacial surgery • 2016 • Vol. 20 (1)
The survival of patients with oral cancer is decreased by locoregional recurrence after an initial multimodal treatment. In order to identify lesions in the oral cavity for a possible recurrence, cli…
Derman, M; Drebber, U; Fuss, J
Oral health in patients treated by positive airway pressure for obstructive sleep apnea: a population-based case-control study.
Sleep & breathing = Schlaf & Atmung • 2016 • Vol. 20 (1)
PURPOSE: Recent epidemiological evidence suggests that patients with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) have an increased risk of periodontal disease. Little is known about the oral health of OSA patients…
Bouchard, P; Carra, M; Danchin, N
Prevalence and correlates of oral human papillomavirus infection among healthy males and females in Lima, Peru.
Sexually transmitted infections • 2016 • Vol. 92 (2)
PURPOSE: The incidence of human papillomavirus (HPV) associated head and neck cancers (HNCs) have been increasing in Peru. However, the burden of oral HPV infection in Peru has not been assessed. The…
Cabrerra, L; Gilman, R; Gravitt, P
Orthognathic Surgery in Patients With Congenital Myopathies and Congenital Muscular Dystrophies: Case Series and Review of the Literature.
Journal of oral and maxillofacial surgery : official journal of the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons • 2016 • Vol. 74 (3)
PURPOSE: This case series examined preoperative findings and the surgical, anesthetic, and postoperative management of 6 patients with congenital myopathies (CMs) and congenital muscular dystrophies …
Arce, K; Bezak, B; Jacob, A
Gene-expression analysis of matrix metalloproteinases 1 and 2 and their tissue inhibitors in chronic periapical inflammatory lesions.
Journal of oral pathology & medicine : official publication of the International Association of Oral Pathologists and the American Academy of Oral Pathology • 2016 • Vol. 45 (3)
BACKGROUND: Periapical inflammatory lesions have been investigated previously, but understanding of pathogenesis of these lesions (granulomas and radicular cysts) at the molecular level is still ques…
Hadziabdic, N; Kurtovic-Kozaric, A; Pojskic, N
Characteristic changes of saliva and taste in burning mouth syndrome patients.
Journal of oral pathology & medicine : official publication of the International Association of Oral Pathologists and the American Academy of Oral Pathology • 2016 • Vol. 45 (3)
BACKGROUND: Burning mouth syndrome (BMS) is characterized by chronic pain with a burning sensation of the tongue and oral mucosa and reported to be often accompanied by subjective xerostomia and dysg…
Imura, H; Shimada, M; Sugimoto, K