Research Papers
Risk of Sjogren's syndrome in Taiwanese female adults with irregular menstrual cycles: a population-based case-control study.
Rheumatology international • 2016 • Vol. 36 (1)
Primary Sjogren's syndrome (pSS) is a progressive systemic autoimmune disorder with a strong female predominance. Hormonal influences are thought to play a role in the development of pSS. However, no…
Hsieh, M; Koo, M; Lai, N
Dietary counselling and nutritional support in oropharyngeal cancer patients treated with radiotherapy: persistent weight loss during 1-year follow-ups.
European journal of clinical nutrition • 2016 • Vol. 70 (1)
BACKGROUND/OBJECTIVES: The need for dietary counselling and nutritional support in oropharyngeal cancer patients is generally accepted. However, evidence for the effectiveness is sparse. The aim of t…
Al-Mamgani, A; de Roos, N; Kruize, J
Synovial Sarcoma of the Tongue: Report of a Case.
Journal of oral and maxillofacial surgery : official journal of the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons • 2016 • Vol. 74 (1)
This report outlines the workup and management of a 55-year-old woman with a synovial sarcoma of the lateral border of the tongue that was initially diagnosed as a glomus tumor. A review was performe…
Basile, L; Dillon, J; Hoch, B
Mechanical response comparison in an implant overdenture retained by ball attachments on conventional regular and mini dental implants: a finite element analysis.
Computer methods in biomechanics and biomedical engineering • 2016 • Vol. 19 (8)
This study investigates the bone/implant mechanical responses in an implant overdenture retained by ball attachments on two conventional regular dental implants (RDI) and four mini dental implants (M…
Chang, S; Huang, S; Huang, S
pH and Erosive Potential of Commonly Used Oral Moisturizers.
Journal of prosthodontics : official journal of the American College of Prosthodontists • 2016 • Vol. 25 (1)
PURPOSE: To measure the pH values of commonly used oral moisturizers and to evaluate their erosive potential using a gravimetric analysis. MATERIALS AND METHODS: A pH analysis was performed for seven…
Delgado, A; Donovan, T; Olafsson, V
Effect of magnetic resonance imaging on microleakage of amalgam restorations: an in vitro study.
Dento maxillo facial radiology • 2016 • Vol. 45 (1)
Mortazavi, S; Paknahad, M
Retrospective assessment of caries experience among US Naval Academy midshipmen.
Journal of public health dentistry • 2016 • Vol. 76 (1)
OBJECTIVE: To assess the 4-year caries incidence among US Naval Academy midshipmen. METHODS: Dental records (n = 300) from a total population of 1,016 midshipmen from the 2011 graduating class at US …
Diefenderfer, K; Leiendecker, T; Stratmeyer, M
Late detection of cleft palate.
European journal of pediatrics • 2016 • Vol. 175 (1)
Cleft palate only (CPO) is a common congenital malformation, and most patients are diagnosed within the first weeks after birth. Late diagnosis of the cleft palate (CP) could initially result in feed…
Breugem, C; de Vries, I; Eijkemans, M
Effect of Restorative Protocol on Cuspal Strain and Residual Stress in Endodontically Treated Molars.
Operative dentistry • 2016 • Vol. 41 (1)
OBJECTIVES: To evaluate the effect of the restorative protocol on cuspal strain, fracture resistance, residual stress, and mechanical properties of restorative materials in endodontically treated mol…
Bicalho, A; Franco, S; Pereira, R
A Comparison of Dental Chartings Performed at the Joint POW/MIA Accounting Command Central Identification Laboratory and the Kokura Central Identification Unit on Remains Identified from the Korean War.
Journal of forensic sciences • 2016 • Vol. 61 (1)
During the Korean War, the Office of the Quartermaster General's Graves Registration Service (GRS) was responsible for the recovery, processing, identification, and repatriation of US remains. In Jan…
Shiroma, C
Long-term results after treatment of extensive odontogenic cysts of the jaws: a review.
Clinical oral investigations • 2016 • Vol. 20 (1)
AIM: The aim was to perform a literature review concerning long-term results after treatment of extensive cysts of the jaws. METHODS: The following databases were searched: MEDLINE, Cochrane CENTRAL,…
Beck-Mannagetta, J; Wakolbinger, R
Two great medical discoveries and the wretchedness they caused their discoverers.
Acta anaesthesiologica Scandinavica • 2016 • Vol. 60 (1)
Berthelsen, P
Concurrent chemoradiotherapy for T3-4 and N0-1 nasopharyngeal cancer: Asian multicenter trial of the Forum for Nuclear Cooperation in Asia.
Journal of radiation research • 2016 • Vol. 57 (1)
The aim of this study was to evaluate the toxicity and efficacy of radiotherapy concurrent with weekly cisplatin for T3-4 and N0-1 nasopharyngeal cancer. Between 2005 and 2010, 70 patients with nasop…
Banu, P; Beena Devi, C; Calaguas, M
Functional changes after early treatment of unilateral posterior cross-bite associated with mandibular shift: a systematic review.
Journal of oral rehabilitation • 2016 • Vol. 43 (1)
The objective of this systematic review was to investigate whether oral functional asymmetry in children treated for unilateral functional posterior cross-bite disappears after orthodontic treatment …
Antonarakis, G; Kiliaridis, S; Tsanidis, N
Quantification of Maxillary Dental Arcade Curvature and the Estimation of Biological Ancestry in Forensic Anthropology.
Journal of forensic sciences • 2016 • Vol. 61 (1)
Previous studies suggest that palate shape is a useful indicator of biological ancestry in human remains. This study evaluates interobserver error in ancestry estimation using palate shape and explor…
Clark, M; Guatelli-Steinberg, D; Hubbe, M
Management of patient with acrometageria for routine dental treatment: A case report.
Special care in dentistry : official publication of the American Association of Hospital Dentists, the Academy of Dentistry for the Handicapped, and the American Society for Geriatric Dentistry • 2016 • Vol. 36 (1)
The population of special needs patients in dental offices is growing. Therefore, the demand for well-trained, educated practitioners must increase to fit the need. Conditions such as intellectual de…
Cooke, M; Taiclet, L; Young, A
Anxiety, depression, and oral health among US pregnant women: 2010 Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System.
Journal of public health dentistry • 2016 • Vol. 76 (1)
OBJECTIVES: Maternal periodontal disease is associated with adverse perinatal outcomes. Anxiety and depression adversely impact oral health in nonpregnant women; however, this association has not bee…
Carbone, E; Chasan-Taber, L; Pekow, P
Adjunctive Systemic and Local Antimicrobial Therapy in the Surgical Treatment of Peri-implantitis: A Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial.
Journal of dental research • 2016 • Vol. 95 (1)
The aim of the present randomized controlled clinical trial was to investigate the adjunctive effect of systemic antibiotics and the local use of chlorhexidine for implant surface decontamination in …
Abrahamsson, I; Berglundh, T; Carcuac, O
The Global Surgery Partnership: An Innovative Partnership for Education, Research, and Service.
Academic medicine : journal of the Association of American Medical Colleges • 2016 • Vol. 91 (1)
PROBLEM: An estimated two billion people worldwide lack access to adequate surgical care. Addressing surgical disparities requires both immediate relief efforts and long-term investments to improve a…
Ly, S; Magee, K; Magee, W
Effectiveness of Manual Therapy and Therapeutic Exercise for Temporomandibular Disorders: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.
Physical therapy • 2016 • Vol. 96 (1)
BACKGROUND: Manual therapy (MT) and exercise have been extensively used to treat people with musculoskeletal conditions such as temporomandibular disorders (TMD). The evidence regarding their effecti…
Armijo-Olivo, S; Michelotti, A; Neto, F