Research Papers
Gedunin abrogates aldose reductase, PI3K/Akt/mToR, and NF-kappaB signaling pathways to inhibit angiogenesis in a hamster model of oral carcinogenesis.
Tumour biology : the journal of the International Society for Oncodevelopmental Biology and Medicine • 2016 • Vol. 37 (2)
Aberrant activation of oncogenic signaling pathways plays a central role in tumor development and progression. The aim of this present study was to investigate the chemopreventive effects of the neem…
Gade, D; Ganugula, R; Kishore T, K
Pretreatment anemia and survival in nasopharyngeal carcinoma.
Tumour biology : the journal of the International Society for Oncodevelopmental Biology and Medicine • 2016 • Vol. 37 (2)
Due to the low incidence of pretreatment anemia in nasopharyngeal carcinoma (NPC), the true prognostic impact of pretreatment anemia may be underestimated before. We retrospectively analyzed the asso…
Lan, X; Ouyang, P; Tang, J
The use of pulse oximetry in evaluation of pulp vitality in immature permanent teeth.
Dental traumatology : official publication of International Association for Dental Traumatology • 2016 • Vol. 32 (1)
BACKGROUND AND AIM: The current methods of pulp vitality assessment, either electric or thermal, are of limited use in children. Recently, traumatized and immature teeth may not respond to such metho…
Ahmadi, M; Ashari, M; Bargrizan, M
Could familial Mediterranean fever gene mutations be related to PFAPA syndrome?
Pediatric allergy and immunology : official publication of the European Society of Pediatric Allergy and Immunology • 2016 • Vol. 27 (1)
BACKGROUND: The cause and pathophysiology of PFAPA syndrome is unknown. The aim of this study was to determine all MEFV gene variants relevant to familial Mediterranean fever in children with PFAPA s…
Abur, U; Celiksoy, M; Fazla, S
Problem behaviour and traumatic dental injuries in adolescents.
Dental traumatology : official publication of International Association for Dental Traumatology • 2016 • Vol. 32 (1)
AIM: To explore the relationship between problem behaviour and traumatic dental injuries (TDI) among 15- to 16-year-old schoolchildren from East London. METHODS: This cross-sectional study used data …
Bernabe, E; Marcenes, W; Ramchandani, D
Obesity and Hyperlipidemia Modulate Alveolar Bone Loss in Wistar Rats.
Journal of periodontology • 2016 • Vol. 87 (2)
BACKGROUND: A positive association between obesity-associated metabolic disorders (e.g., hyperlipidemia and diabetes) and periodontitis has been demonstrated in the literature. This study evaluates t…
Cavagni, J; Cirelli, J; de Macedo, I
Smartphones and dental trauma: the current availability of apps for managing traumatic dental injuries.
Dental traumatology : official publication of International Association for Dental Traumatology • 2016 • Vol. 32 (1)
BACKGROUND/AIM: There is a general consensus regarding the lack of awareness regarding the emergency management of traumatic dental injuries amongst laypersons and dental professionals. This article …
Djemal, S; Singh, P
Clinical Significance of Incidental 18F-FDG Uptake in the Pyriform Sinus Detected by PET/CT.
Clinical nuclear medicine • 2016 • Vol. 41 (2)
PURPOSE: We investigated the significance of unexpected focal pyriform sinus FDG uptake and determined the ability of PET/CT parameters to identify malignancy. MATERIALS AND METHODS: FDG PET/CT repor…
Cho, Y; Choe, Y; Choi, J
3D evaluation of maxillary arches in unilateral cleft lip and palate patients treated with nasoalveolar moulding vs. Hotz's plate.
Journal of oral rehabilitation • 2016 • Vol. 43 (2)
To compare the three-dimensional changes occurring in the maxillary arch during the use of modified pre-surgical nasoalveolar moulding (PNAM) and Hotz's plate. A clinical trial including 32 children …
Berrio-Gutierrez, L; Ceron-Zapata, A; De Menezes, M
Effect of solvent/disinfectant ethanol on the micro-surface structure and properties of multiphase denture base polymers.
Journal of the mechanical behavior of biomedical materials • 2016 • Vol. 54
AIM OF THE STUDY: The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of solvent/disinfectant ethanol on the surface of denture base polymers. Changes in surface roughness, topography and some nanomecha…
Al-Kheraif, A; Basavarajappa, S; ElSharawy, M
Correction of microstomia in an edentulous patient.
The Journal of prosthetic dentistry • 2016 • Vol. 115 (2)
The problem of small oral aperture is big. Irrespective of the etiology, this problem may be overcome by adjunctive therapies in the form of prosthesis, surgery, or exercise. A patient is described w…
Gill, S; Kaur, H; Koli, D
Complications after intraoral vertical ramus osteotomy: relationship to the shape of the osteotomy line.
International journal of oral and maxillofacial surgery • 2016 • Vol. 45 (2)
Intraoral vertical ramus osteotomy (IVRO) is used widely to correct mandibular prognathism. However, several disadvantages of this procedure have been reported, such as condylar luxation and bony int…
Chikazu, D; FUJII, Y; Kanno, Y
Comparison of Clinical and Radiographic Periodontal Status Between Habitual Water-Pipe Smokers and Cigarette Smokers.
Journal of periodontology • 2016 • Vol. 87 (2)
BACKGROUND: There is a dearth of studies that have compared clinical and radiologic markers of periodontal inflammation between water-pipe smokers (WPs) and cigarette smokers (CSs). The aim of the pr…
Al-Kheraif, A; Feng, C; Javed, F
Letter to the Editor.
Journal of oral rehabilitation • 2016 • Vol. 43 (2)
Fagondes, S; Grossi, M; Mainieri, V
Relationship between impact of maxillary anterior fixed prosthodontic rehabilitation on daily living, satisfaction, and personality profiles.
The Journal of prosthetic dentistry • 2016 • Vol. 115 (2)
STATEMENT OF PROBLEM: Personality profiles may affect the impact of dental treatment on daily living and patient satisfaction. PURPOSE: The purpose of this clinical trial was to evaluate the impact o…
Al-Omiri, M; Sghaireen, M
Comparative Analysis of Calcium-Binding Myeloid-Related Protein-8/14 in Saliva and Serum of Patients With Periodontitis and Healthy Individuals.
Journal of periodontology • 2016 • Vol. 87 (2)
BACKGROUND: This study aims to investigate calcium-binding myeloid-related protein (MRP)-8/14 in the saliva and serum of individuals with periodontitis and periodontally healthy individuals for the a…
Andrukhov, O; Haririan, H; Moritz, A
Diet-Induced Obesity and Its Differential Impact on Periodontal Bone Loss.
Journal of dental research • 2016 • Vol. 95 (2)
Obesity is associated with abnormal lipid metabolism and impaired bone homeostasis. The aim of our study was to investigate the impact of specific elevated fatty acid (FA) levels on alveolar bone los…
Al-Sahli, A; Celenti, R; Cremers, S
Role of Negative-Pressure Wound Therapy in the Management of Submandibular Fistula After Reconstruction for Osteoradionecrosis.
Journal of oral and maxillofacial surgery : official journal of the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons • 2016 • Vol. 74 (2)
PURPOSE: Although negative-pressure wound therapy (NPWT) for complicated wounds has been extensively studied, it is rarely used in cases involving a submandibular fistula due to radiation-induced ost…
Chen, W; Wang, Y; Yang, Z
Detecting Secondary Caries Lesions: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis.
Journal of dental research • 2016 • Vol. 95 (2)
Secondary caries lesions are the main late complication of dental restorations, limiting their life span and generating costs by repeated reinterventions. Accurate detection of secondary lesions is c…
Askar, H; Brouwer, F; Paris, S
The Effect of Subepithelial Connective Tissue Graft Placement on Esthetic Outcomes After Immediate Implant Placement: Systematic Review.
Journal of periodontology • 2016 • Vol. 87 (2)
BACKGROUND: Immediate implantation, despite many advantages, carries a risk of gingival recession, papilla loss, collapse of ridge contour, and other esthetic complications. Soft tissue graft placeme…
Lee, C; Stoupel, J; Tao, C