Research Papers
Implant Placement Adjacent to Successfully Treated Bisphosphonate-Related Osteonecrosis of the Jaw (BRONJ).
The Journal of oral implantology • 2015 • Vol. 41 Spec No
Acham, S; Jakse, N; Kirnbauer, B
Guideline and preliminary clinical practice results for dose specification and target delineation for postoperative radiotherapy for oral cavity cancer.
Head & neck • 2015 • Vol. 37 (7)
BACKGROUND: Surgery followed by radiotherapy (RT) is indicated for patients with high-risk oral cavity cancer (OCC). Based on multi-institutional reports, we developed a guideline for postoperative R…
Chang, Y; Chao, K; Chen, H
Relationship between insulin-like growth factor-1 receptor and human papillomavirus in patients with oropharyngeal cancer.
Head & neck • 2015 • Vol. 37 (7)
BACKGROUND: Human papillomavirus (HPV)-positive oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) is associated with better prognosis than HPV-negative oropharyngeal SCC. The purpose of this study was to a…
Fujimaki, M; Ikeda, K; Kojima, M
Incidence of periodontitis in Japanese patients with cardiovascular diseases: a comparison between abdominal aortic aneurysm and arrhythmia.
Heart and vessels • 2015 • Vol. 30 (4)
Although there is a link between periodontitis and cardiovascular disease (CVD), the influence of periodontitis on CVD is unclear. The aim of this study was to assess the relationship between periodo…
Akazawa, H; Aoki, M; Aoyama, N
The relationship between disease activity and depression and sleep quality in Behcet's disease patients.
Clinical rheumatology • 2015 • Vol. 34 (7)
Like many chronic illnesses, Behcet's disease (BD) has been reported to negatively affect the quality of life and mental health of the individuals diagnosed with this disease. This study aims to inve…
Alkan, S; Boyaci, A; Kisacik, B
Ablation of carious dental tissue using an ultrashort pulsed laser (USPL) system.
Lasers in medical science • 2015 • Vol. 30 (5)
The aim of the study was to investigate the efficiency of caries removal employing an ultrashort pulsed laser (USPL) and to compare the results regarding to the ablation rate of sound enamel and dent…
Bourauel, C; Dehn, C; Engelbach, C
Human papilloma virus and survival of oropharyngeal cancer patients treated with surgery and adjuvant radiotherapy.
European archives of oto-rhino-laryngology : official journal of the European Federation of Oto-Rhino-Laryngological Societies (EUFOS) : affiliated with the German Society for Oto-Rhino-Laryngology - Head and Neck Surgery • 2015 • Vol. 272 (7)
Impact of p16 protein, a surrogate marker for human papilloma virus induced cancer, p53 and EGFR as well as clinical factors on survival in a patient cohort with oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma…
Broglie, M; Haile, S; Huber, G
A model-based cost-effectiveness analysis of a grommets-led care pathway for children with cleft palate affected by otitis media with effusion.
The European journal of health economics : HEPAC : health economics in prevention and care • 2015 • Vol. 16 (6)
There is a paucity of evidence to guide the management of otitis media with effusion (OME), which is a common problem causing significant hearing impairment in children with cleft palate. The inserti…
Bruce, I; Fenwick, E; Mohiuddin, S
Temporal pulse shaping: a key parameter for the laser welding of dental alloys.
Lasers in medical science • 2015 • Vol. 30 (5)
This study aims to describe the effect of pulse shaping on the prevention of internal defects during laser welding for two dental alloys mainly used in prosthetic dentistry. Single spot, weld beads, …
Bertrand, C; Poulon-Quintin, A
Preservation of laryngeal function improves outcomes of patients with hypopharyngeal carcinoma.
European archives of oto-rhino-laryngology : official journal of the European Federation of Oto-Rhino-Laryngological Societies (EUFOS) : affiliated with the German Society for Oto-Rhino-Laryngology - Head and Neck Surgery • 2015 • Vol. 272 (7)
This study compares clinical characteristics and survival between patients with and without laryngeal function (LF) preservation during surgical treatment for hypopharyngeal carcinoma. We retrospecti…
Jin, T; Lei, D; Li, G
Histomolecular interpretation of pleomorphic adenomas of the salivary gland by matrix-assisted laser desorption ionization imaging and spatial segmentation.
Head & neck • 2015 • Vol. 37 (7)
BACKGROUND: Despite efforts in localization of key proteins using immunohistochemistry, the complex proteomic composition of pleomorphic adenomas has not yet been characterized. Matrix-assisted laser…
Alexandrov, T; Becker, M; Ernst, G
Remodeling of cortical and corticocancellous fresh-frozen allogeneic block bone grafts--a radiographic and histomorphometric comparison to autologous bone grafts.
Clinical oral implants research • 2015 • Vol. 26 (7)
OBJECTIVES: To compare cortical (AL-C) and corticocancellous (AL-CC) fresh-frozen block bone allografts to cortical block bone autografts (AT) used for lateral ridge augmentation in terms of radiogra…
Coletti, F; Marcantonio, E; Pereira, L
The role of occlusal factors on the occurrence of temporomandibular disorders.
Cranio : the journal of craniomandibular practice • 2015 • Vol. 33 (3)
AIMS: The aim of this study was to investigate the relationship between occlusal factors and temporomandibular disorders (TMD). METHODOLOGY: One hundred patients were selected among those who sought …
de Assis Morais, M; de Franca Caldas Junior, A; de Mello, V
Starting a Family: The Experience of Parents With Cleft Lip and/or Palate.
The Cleft palate-craniofacial journal : official publication of the American Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Association • 2015 • Vol. 52 (4)
BACKGROUND: One of the key challenges facing young adults with cleft lip and/or palate is making decisions about starting a family, because there is an increased likelihood of their own child being d…
Rumsey, N; Stock, N
Bilateral Hypodontia in Adolescents With Pierre Robin Sequence.
The Cleft palate-craniofacial journal : official publication of the American Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Association • 2015 • Vol. 52 (4)
OBJECTIVE: To describe the frequency of hypodontia and left-right symmetry of hypodontia in the permanent dentition of children with Pierre Robin sequence (PRS). PATIENTS AND METHOD: The sample consi…
Andersson, E; Feragen, K; Filip, C
Diagnostic validity (sensitivity and specificity) of panoramic X-rays in osteoarthrosis of the temporomandibular joint.
Cranio : the journal of craniomandibular practice • 2015 • Vol. 33 (3)
OBJECTIVE: To establish the diagnostic validity of panoramic X-rays (PRx) in temporomandibular osteoarthrosis (OA) using the clinical and imaging criteria (magnetic resonance imaging, MRI) of the Res…
Bagan, J; Carbonell, E; Margaix, M
Apical extrusion of debris from root canals using reciprocating files associated with two irrigation systems.
International endodontic journal • 2015 • Vol. 48 (7)
AIM: To compare apical extrusion of debris in canals prepared with two reciprocating file systems and two different irrigation systems. METHODOLOGY: Forty single straight root canals in human mandibu…
Albuquerque, D; Gominho, L; Goncalves, K
Receptor activator of nuclear factor-kappa ligand, OPG, and IGF-I expression during orthodontically induced inflammatory root resorption in the recombinant human growth hormone-treated rats.
The Angle orthodontist • 2015 • Vol. 85 (4)
OBJECTIVE: To investigate the effects of growth hormone (GH) on local receptor activator of nuclear factor-kappa ligand (RANKL), OPG, and IGF-I expression during orthodontically induced inflammatory …
He, H; Hu, Y; Kuang, W
Down-regulation of Akt by methanol extracts of Impatiens balsamina L. promotes apoptosis in human oral squamous cell carcinoma cell lines.
Journal of oral pathology & medicine : official publication of the International Association of Oral Pathologists and the American Academy of Oral Pathology • 2015 • Vol. 44 (6)
BACKGROUND: The apoptotic activity of methanol extracts of Impatiens balsamina L. (MEIB) and related mechanisms in human oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC) cells have been systematically investigate…
Cho, S; Choi, B; Kwon, K
Involvement of matrix metalloproteinases (MMP-3 and MMP-9) in the pathogenesis of irinotecan-induced oral mucositis.
Journal of oral pathology & medicine : official publication of the International Association of Oral Pathologists and the American Academy of Oral Pathology • 2015 • Vol. 44 (6)
OBJECTIVES: Matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs) are involved in both maintenance of healthy mucosa and mediation of several pathologies. Recently, MMPs and their inhibitors have attracted attention as p…
Al-Azri, A; Bowen, J; Gibson, R