Research Papers
A novel technique for guided bone regeneration using platelet-rich plasma and osteogenic progenitor cells: Literature-based rationale and case report.
Quintessence international (Berlin, Germany : 1985) • 2016 • Vol. 47 (3)
Achieving predictable guided bone regeneration in critical size defects for future endosseous dental implant therapy poses a great challenge to clinicians. A novel technique utilizing autogenous oste…
Grieco, P; Intini, G; Kwon, T
Impact of shortened dental arches on oral health-related quality of life.
Journal of oral rehabilitation • 2016 • Vol. 43 (3)
This study described the prevalence of adults with shortened dental arches (SDA) in Brazil, specifically assessing the differences of oral health-related quality of life [the prevalence and severity …
Antunes, J; Peres, K; Peres, M
Immunohistochemical patterns in different stromal variants of pleomorphic adenomas: literature review.
Histology and histopathology • 2016 • Vol. 31 (3)
Pleomorphic adenoma is the most frequent type of benign salivary neoplasm located in the mouth and is characterized by its significant histopathological diversity. The histogenesis of the pleomorphic…
Acosta-Torres, L; Jacinto-Aleman, L; Leyva-Huerta, E
Segmental Mirroring: Does It Eliminate the Need for Intraoperative Readjustment of the Virtually Pre-Bent Reconstruction Plates and Is It Economically Valuable?
Journal of oral and maxillofacial surgery : official journal of the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons • 2016 • Vol. 74 (3)
PURPOSE: The aim of this study was to compare segmental mirroring with mirroring of the entire unaffected side to determine which method obviates intraoperative readjustment of virtually planned pre-…
Abd El Moniem, N; Elsayed, S; Khalifa, G
Investigation of the Association Between Cement Retention and Prevalent Peri-Implant Diseases: A Cross-Sectional Study.
Journal of periodontology • 2016 • Vol. 87 (3)
BACKGROUND: The aim of this study is to examine the association between retention type (cement-retained versus screw-retained restorations) and prevalence of peri-implant diseases in a German univers…
Gaillard, P; Konstantinidis, I; Kotsakis, G
Pediatric schwannomatosis, a rare but distinct form of neurofibromatosis.
Pediatric radiology • 2016 • Vol. 46 (3)
Schwannomatosis is the third major form of neurofibromatosis, distinct from neurofibromatosis type 2 (NF2) and type 1 (NF1). This condition is rare with a variable phenotypic presentation and complex…
Curran, J; Egelhoff, J; Thomas, A
Complications of Moderate Sedation Versus Deep Sedation/General Anesthesia for Adolescent Patients Undergoing Third Molar Extraction.
Journal of oral and maxillofacial surgery : official journal of the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons • 2016 • Vol. 74 (3)
PURPOSE: To examine the complications resulting from moderate sedation versus deep sedation/general anesthesia for adolescent patients undergoing third molar extraction and determine whether any diff…
Chuang, S; Dodson, T; Gonzalez, M
Effect of remaining tooth structure on the fracture resistance of endodontically-treated maxillary premolars: An in vitro study.
The Journal of prosthetic dentistry • 2016 • Vol. 115 (3)
STATEMENT OF PROBLEM: Assessing the quantity and distribution of residual coronal dentin is important in deciding the restorability of endodontically treated teeth. PURPOSE: The purpose of this in vi…
Berekally, T; Ibrahim, A; Richards, L
Correlation of pressure and displacement during gingival displacement: An in vitro study.
The Journal of prosthetic dentistry • 2016 • Vol. 115 (3)
STATEMENT OF PROBLEM: Although numerous gingival displacement materials are available, information is limited regarding the pressures that can atraumatically produce sufficient gingival displacement …
Aarts, J; Bennani, V; Schumayer, D
Autoimmunity: Ro60-associated RNA takes its toll on disease pathogenesis.
Nature reviews. Rheumatology • 2016 • Vol. 12 (3)
Gordon, T; Reed, J
Antibodies to Porphyromonas gingivalis Indicate Interaction Between Oral Infection, Smoking, and Risk Genes in Rheumatoid Arthritis Etiology.
Arthritis & rheumatology (Hoboken, N.J.) • 2016 • Vol. 68 (3)
OBJECTIVE: To investigate the role of the periodontal pathogen Porphyromonas gingivalis in the etiology of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) by analyzing the antibody response to the P gingivalis virulence f…
Alfredsson, L; Eriksson, K; Israelsson, L
Toxic epidermal necrolysis due to therapy with cyclophosphamide and mesna. A case report of a patient with seronegative rheumatoid arthritis and rheumatoid vasculitis.
Zeitschrift fur Rheumatologie • 2016 • Vol. 75 (2)
Rheumatoid vasculitis usually occurs on the background of seropositive rheumatoid arthritis, although in rare cases the patients can be seronegative. We report a woman with seronegative rheumatoid ar…
Agarwal, V; Chowdhury, A; Misra, D
An update on peripheral ossifying fibroma: case report and literature review.
Oral and maxillofacial surgery • 2016 • Vol. 20 (1)
The purpose of the present article was to present a clinical case of an 11-year-old girl with peripheral ossifying fibroma (POF). Additionally, after performing a literature review, we identified cli…
Fernandez-Tamayo, N; Fernandez-Tamayo, R; Franco-Barrera, M
The Effects of Initial Periodontal Therapy on the Serum Receptor Activator of Nuclear Factor-kappabeta Ligand/Osteoprotegerin System in Patients With Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus and Periodontitis.
Journal of periodontology • 2016 • Vol. 87 (3)
BACKGROUND: The aim of the present study is to evaluate the serum receptor activator of nuclear factor-kappabeta ligand (RANKL)/osteoprotegerin (OPG) system in patients with chronic periodontitis (CP…
He, L; Meng, H; Wang, X
Molecular mechanisms of midfacial developmental defects.
Developmental dynamics : an official publication of the American Association of Anatomists • 2016 • Vol. 245 (3)
The morphogenesis of midfacial processes requires the coordination of a variety of cellular functions of both mesenchymal and epithelial cells to develop complex structures. Any failure or delay in m…
Ansari, A; Iwata, J; Sangani, D
Evaluation of the effect of tooth and dental restoration material on electron dose distribution and production of photon contamination in electron beam radiotherapy.
Australasian physical & engineering sciences in medicine • 2016 • Vol. 39 (1)
The aim of this study is to evaluate the effect of tooth and dental restoration materials on electron dose distribution and photon contamination production in electron beams of a medical linac. This …
Akbari, F; Bahreyni Toossi, M; Ghorbani, M
Do glass ionomer cements prevent caries lesions in margins of restorations in primary teeth?: A systematic review and meta-analysis.
Journal of the American Dental Association (1939) • 2016 • Vol. 147 (3)
BACKGROUND: Fluoride released from glass ionomer cements (GICs) is capable of preventing caries lesions. However, the preventive effect in margins of occlusal and occlusoproximal restorations have no…
Braga, M; Calvo, A; Raggio, D
Isolation and characterization of dental epithelial cells derived from amelogenesis imperfecta rat.
Oral diseases • 2016 • Vol. 22 (2)
OBJECTIVE: Disruption of the third zinc finger domain of specificity protein 6 (SP6) presents an enamel-specific defect in a rat model of amelogenesis imperfecta (AMI rats). To understand the molecul…
Adiningrat, A; Arinawati, D; Hagita, H
ESRRB polymorphisms are associated with comorbidity of temporomandibular disorders and rotator cuff disease.
International journal of oral and maxillofacial surgery • 2016 • Vol. 45 (3)
Temporomandibular disorders (TMD) are associated with comorbidity. Shoulder pain is among the symptoms associated with TMD. The purpose of this study was to investigate the association between TMD an…
Aguiar, D; Amaral, M; Augusto, L
Photodynamic therapy in the treatment of aggressive periodontitis: A systematic review.
Medicina oral, patologia oral y cirugia bucal • 2016 • Vol. 21 (2)
BACKGROUND: Aggressive periodontitis (AgP) is a severe form of periodontal diseases with rapid destruction of the supporting bone around teeth. The efficacy of PDT in suppressing periodontal pathogen…
Chatzopoulos, G; Doufexi, A