Research Papers
For early-stage oral tongue cancer, depth of invasion and worst pattern of invasion are the strongest pathological predictors for locoregional recurrence and mortality.
Virchows Archiv : an international journal of pathology • 2015 • Vol. 467 (1)
Despite early diagnosis and treatment, almost 20% of patients with early-stage (cT1-cT2N0) oral tongue squamous cell carcinoma (OTSCC) still die of their disease. The prognosis of OTSCC patients is i…
Almangush, A; Bello, I; Coletta, R
Evidence-Based Medicine: Unilateral Cleft Lip and Nose Repair.
Plastic and reconstructive surgery • 2015 • Vol. 136 (1)
Oranges, C; Sisti, A
Clinical Characteristics and Management of External Auditory Canal Squamous Cell Carcinoma in Post-Irradiated Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma Patients.
Otology & neurotology : official publication of the American Otological Society, American Neurotology Society [and] European Academy of Otology and Neurotology • 2015 • Vol. 36 (6)
OBJECTIVE: To describe the clinical characteristics and management of patients with external auditory canal (EAC) squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) that arose after they received radiotherapy for nasopha…
Dai, C; Wang, J; Xie, B
The influence of low-temperature degradation and cyclic loading on the fracture resistance of monolithic zirconia molar crowns.
Journal of the mechanical behavior of biomedical materials • 2015 • Vol. 47
The present study analyzed the kinetics of low-temperature degradation (LTD) in zirconia, and evaluated the influence of LTD and cyclic loading on the fracture resistance of monolithic zirconia molar…
Harada, A; Inagaki, R; Kanno, T
Outcome of Direct Pulp Capping with Mineral Trioxide Aggregate: A Prospective Study.
Journal of endodontics • 2015 • Vol. 41 (7)
INTRODUCTION: The aim of this experimental study was to assess the outcome of direct pulp capping with mineral trioxide aggregate (MTA) after complete excavation of caries in permanent dentition with…
Marques, M; Shemesh, H; Wesselink, P
miR-483-5p determines mitochondrial fission and cisplatin sensitivity in tongue squamous cell carcinoma by targeting FIS1.
Cancer letters • 2015 • Vol. 362 (2)
Mitochondria play an important role in the initiation of apoptosis. However, whether cisplatin can induce apoptosis by initiating a mitochondrial fission pathway and the mechanism underlying this eff…
Chen, W; Chen, W; Fan, S
Impact of Perioperative Fluid Administration on Postoperative Morbidity and Length of Hospital Stay Following Maxillomandibular Advancement for Obstructive Sleep Apnea.
Journal of oral and maxillofacial surgery : official journal of the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons • 2015 • Vol. 73 (7)
PURPOSE: The purpose of this study was to evaluate whether the volume of perioperative fluids administered to patients undergoing maxillomandibular advancement (MMA) for treatment of obstructive slee…
Arce, K; Bezak, B; Ettinger, K
Comparative efficacy of nimesulide and ketoprofen on inflammatory events in third molar surgery: a split-mouth, prospective, randomized, double-blind study.
International journal of oral and maxillofacial surgery • 2015 • Vol. 44 (7)
This study aimed to compare the effect of nimesulide and ketoprofen on inflammatory parameters related to the surgical removal of third molars. A split-mouth, prospective, randomized, double-blind st…
Bezerra, T; Costa, F; Pouchain, E
Reporting numeric values of complete crowns. Part 2: Retention and resistance theories.
The Journal of prosthetic dentistry • 2015 • Vol. 114 (1)
STATEMENT OF PROBLEM: Determining the retention and resistance of a tooth preparation for a complete crown has only existed in theory, and these theories have never been measured on tooth preparation…
Al-Amleh, B; Duncan, W; Tiu, J
Consequences of relining on a maxillary complete denture: A clinical report.
The Journal of prosthetic dentistry • 2015 • Vol. 114 (1)
The position of a complete denture may change after relining, especially in the maxillary arch. This report reviews relining techniques and presents a situation with anterior displacement after the r…
Hsu, Y
Comparison of the prognosis of bisphosphonate-related osteonecrosis of the jaw caused by oral and intravenous bisphosphonates.
International journal of oral and maxillofacial surgery • 2015 • Vol. 44 (7)
Bisphosphonates (BPs) have been used in medical practice for the treatment of osteoporosis, bone metastasis, and multiple myeloma. Although many studies have been published, the treatment and prognos…
Akagi, E; Hamana, T; Hayashido, Y
Beyond microbial community composition: functional activities of the oral microbiome in health and disease.
Microbes and infection • 2015 • Vol. 17 (7)
The oral microbiome plays a relevant role in the health status of the host and is a key element in a variety of oral and non-oral diseases. Despite advances in our knowledge of changes in microbial c…
Duran-Pinedo, A; Frias-Lopez, J
Sclerostin antibody treatment causes greater alveolar crest height and bone mass in an ovariectomized rat model of localized periodontitis.
Bone • 2015 • Vol. 76
INTRODUCTION: Periodontitis and osteoporosis are bone destructive diseases with a high prevalence in the adult population. The concomitant presence of osteoporosis may be a risk factor of progression…
Chen, H; Ke, H; Liu, M
Clinicopathological Characteristics and Outcome Predictors in Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Maxillary Gingiva and Hard Palate.
Journal of oral and maxillofacial surgery : official journal of the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons • 2015 • Vol. 73 (7)
PURPOSE: Squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) located in the maxillary gingiva and hard palate is relatively rare. There are few published guidelines for the treatment of SCC of the maxilla. The aim of the …
Chu, W; Li, L; Ma, L
Recurrent Aphthous Stomatitis in Childhood and Adolescence: A Single-Center Experience.
Pediatric dermatology • 2015 • Vol. 32 (4)
BACKGROUND: Recurrent aphthous stomatitis (RAS) is a common oral ulcerative condition in children. The objective was to describe the clinical features of RAS in children with accompanying clinical an…
Altiaylik-Ozer, P; Gurkan, A; Karacan, C
The development of a tongue assessment tool to assist with tongue-tie identification.
Archives of disease in childhood. Fetal and neonatal edition • 2015 • Vol. 100 (4)
AIM: To produce a simple tool with good transferability to provide a consistent assessment of tongue appearance and function in infants with tongue-tie. METHODS: The Bristol Tongue Assessment Tool (B…
Churchill, C; Copeland, M; Emond, A
Periodontal Inflammatory Conditions Among Smokers and Never-Smokers With and Without Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus.
Journal of periodontology • 2015 • Vol. 86 (7)
BACKGROUND: There is a dearth of studies regarding the influence of cigarette smoking on periodontal inflammatory conditions among patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). The aim of the presen…
Aldosary, K; Al-Kheraif, A; Alshehri, M
Nickel hypersensitivity and orthodontic treatment: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
Contact dermatitis • 2015 • Vol. 73 (1)
Nickel-containing alloys are widely used in orthodontic appliances, even though nickel is by far the most common contact allergen. However, the scientific evidence concerning allergic reactions to ni…
Golz, L; Jager, A; Papageorgiou, S
Reduced Number of CD8+ Cells in Tonsillar Germinal Centres in Children with the Periodic Fever, Aphthous Stomatitis, Pharyngitis and Cervical Adenitis Syndrome.
Scandinavian journal of immunology • 2015 • Vol. 82 (1)
The syndrome of periodic fever, aphthous stomatitis, pharyngitis and cervical adenitis (PFAPA) is an autoinflammatory disorder of unknown aetiology. Tonsillectomy may cause a prompt resolution of the…
Forsvoll, J; Janssen, E; Klos, J
Hypopharyngeal Synechiae in Lyell Syndrome (Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis).
Otolaryngology--head and neck surgery : official journal of American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery • 2015 • Vol. 153 (1)
Heymans, F; Vourexakis, Z