Research Papers
Comparison of skeletal stability after sagittal split ramus osteotomy with and without extraction of the third molar in patients with mandibular prognathism.
Journal of cranio-maxillo-facial surgery : official publication of the European Association for Cranio-Maxillo-Facial Surgery • 2015 • Vol. 43 (7)
PURPOSE: The purpose of this study was to evaluate, through cephalometric analysis, the skeletal stability following BSSRO performed with and without extraction of the third molar, and to examine the…
Hiroumi, I; Hotta, A; Iguchi, R
A novel approach to the management of a central giant cell granuloma with denosumab: A case report and review of current treatments.
Journal of cranio-maxillo-facial surgery : official publication of the European Association for Cranio-Maxillo-Facial Surgery • 2015 • Vol. 43 (7)
PURPOSE: To describe the efficacy of denosumab in the treatment of an aggressive giant cell granuloma of the mandible. METHODS: Denosumab was administered to a patient with a large aggressive giant c…
Coleman, H; Gupta, B; Singh, J
Etiology and pathogenesis of robin sequence in a large Dutch cohort.
American journal of medical genetics. Part A • 2015 • Vol. 167A (9)
Robin sequence (RS) can be defined as the combination of micrognathia and upper airway obstruction/glossoptosis causing neonatal respiratory problems, with or without a cleft palate and either isolat…
Basart, H; Breugem, C; Cobben, J
High-grade epithelial-myoepithelial carcinoma of the parotid gland with mucous cell differentiation.
Pathology international • 2015 • Vol. 65 (9)
Epithelial-myoepithelial carcinoma (EMC) is a rare salivary gland tumor with a low-grade malignancy, and EMC with high-grade histopathological features is exceedingly rare. Furthermore, EMC with intr…
Hattori, T; Hattori, Y; Hayashi, N
Measuring the Physiologic Properties of Oral Lesions Receiving Fractionated Photodynamic Therapy.
Photochemistry and photobiology • 2015 • Vol. 91 (5)
Photodynamic therapy (PDT) can treat superficial, early-stage disease with minimal damage to underlying tissues and without cumulative dose-limiting toxicity. Treatment efficacy is affected by diseas…
Ahn, P; Busch, T; Cengel, K
A comparative cephalometric study for adult operated cleft palate and unoperated cleft palate patients.
Journal of cranio-maxillo-facial surgery : official publication of the European Association for Cranio-Maxillo-Facial Surgery • 2015 • Vol. 43 (7)
OBJECTIVE: To determine the effects of a cleft deformity unilateral cleft lip and palate (UCLP) and the subsequent surgical interventions on maxillary growth. MATERIALS AND METHODS: This retrospectiv…
Hu, J; Jing, H; Wu, Y
Fracture resistance of compromised endodontically treated teeth restored with bonded post and cores: An in vitro study.
The Journal of prosthetic dentistry • 2015 • Vol. 114 (3)
STATEMENT OF PROBLEM: It is unclear which post and core system performs best when bonded to severely compromised endodontically treated teeth. PURPOSE: The purpose of this study was to investigate th…
Kontogiorgos, E; Maroulakos, G; Nagy, W
Digital versus analog complete-arch impressions for single-unit premolar implant crowns: Operating time and patient preference.
The Journal of prosthetic dentistry • 2015 • Vol. 114 (3)
STATEMENT OF PROBLEM: Digital impression-making techniques are supposedly more patient friendly and less time-consuming than analog techniques, but evidence is lacking to substantiate this assumption…
Cune, M; Kerdijk, W; Meijer, H
Effect of a zirconia primer on the push-out bond strength of zirconia ceramic posts to root canal dentin.
The Journal of prosthetic dentistry • 2015 • Vol. 114 (3)
STATEMENT OF PROBLEM: The retention of zirconia ceramic posts to root canal dentin with resin-based luting cements is relatively poor. PURPOSE: The purpose of this in vitro study was to evaluate the …
Giti, R; Javanmardi, S; Taghva, M
Sialolithiasis of an accessory parotid gland: an unusual case.
The British journal of oral & maxillofacial surgery • 2015 • Vol. 53 (7)
We report a rare case of sialolithiasis of an accessory parotid gland, which was located anteromedial to the masseter muscle and isolated from the main parotid gland. The calculus developed from this…
Adhyapok, A; Debnath, S
Sinus floor elevation with a crestal approach using a press-fit bone block: a case series.
International journal of oral and maxillofacial surgery • 2015 • Vol. 44 (9)
This prospective study aimed to provide detailed clinical information on a sinus augmentation procedure, i.e., transcrestal sinus floor elevation with a bone block using the press-fit technique. A bo…
David-Tchouda, S; Fortin, T; Genty, C
Diagnostic implications of associated defects in patients with typical orofacial clefts.
Jornal de pediatria • 2015 • Vol. 91 (5)
OBJECTIVES: To describe prevalence of associated defects and clinical-genetic characteristics of patients with typical orofacial clefts seen at a reference genetic service. METHODS: Descriptive study…
Andrade, A; Barros, A; Brito, G
Combined approach sialendoscopy for management of submandibular gland sialolithiasis.
American journal of otolaryngology • 2015 • Vol. 36 (5)
PURPOSE: Sialolithiasis is the primary cause of obstructive sialadenitis, affecting the submandibular gland in 80-90% of cases. Sialendoscopy has dramatically changed the diagnosis and management of …
Goshen, S; Hazkani, I; Schwartz, N
Gemcitabine plus cisplatin for patients with recurrent or metastatic nasopharyngeal carcinoma in Taiwan: a multicenter prospective Phase II trial.
Japanese journal of clinical oncology • 2015 • Vol. 45 (9)
OBJECTIVE: This multicenter Phase II trial evaluated the toxicity/efficacy of gemcitabine plus cisplatin as first-line chemotherapy in patients with recurrent/metastatic nasopharyngeal carcinoma. MET…
Chang, Y; Chen, S; Hsiao, C
On the mechanical integrity of retrieved dental implants.
Journal of the mechanical behavior of biomedical materials • 2015 • Vol. 49
The objective of this work is to investigate the potential state of mechanical damage in used, albeit mechanically intact, dental implants, after their retrieval from the oral cavity because of progr…
Rittel, D; Shemtov-Yona, K
High Cytokine Levels in Tonsillitis Secretions Regardless of Presence of Beta-Hemolytic Streptococci.
Journal of interferon & cytokine research : the official journal of the International Society for Interferon and Cytokine Research • 2015 • Vol. 35 (9)
Acute pharyngotonsillitis denotes tonsillar inflammation caused by bacteria or viruses. Here, we investigated if beta-hemolytic streptococci (beta-HS) tonsillitis would differ in inflammatory mediato…
Adlerberth, I; Holm, S; Hynsjo, L
Seen and heard: towards child participation in dental research.
International journal of paediatric dentistry • 2015 • Vol. 25 (5)
BACKGROUND: There has been an increasing emphasis in many countries worldwide to capture the views of children on health services and research. A previous systematic review found that most oral healt…
Baker, S; Benson, P; Gibson, B
Reporting of clinical trials in the orthodontic literature from 2008 to 2012: observational study of published reports in four major journals.
Journal of orthodontics • 2015 • Vol. 42 (3)
OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study is to provide an update as to whether authors in the orthodontic field of research currently report randomized clinical trials (RCTs) adequately as defined by the Con…
Alharbi, F; Bearn, D
Revascularization Technique for the Treatment of External Inflammatory Root Resorption: A Report of 3 Cases.
Journal of endodontics • 2015 • Vol. 41 (9)
The current external inflammatory root resorption treatment protocol, which uses calcium hydroxide dressing, usually comprises multiple and long-term applications. In addition to the need for multipl…
Fidel, S; Hirata, R; Pinto, S
Does platelet-rich plasma enhance healing in the idiopathic bone cavity? A single-blind randomized clinical trial.
International journal of oral and maxillofacial surgery • 2015 • Vol. 44 (9)
The presence of an idiopathic bone cavity (IBC) is usually identified during routine dental radiographic examinations. The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of platelet-rich plasma …
Karagah, T; Shahidi, S; Tabrizi, R