Research Papers
A SURVEY ON CURRENT TRENDS IN PRIMARY TOOTH PULPOTOMY IN KARACHI.
Journal of Ayub Medical College, Abbottabad : JAMC • 2015 • Vol. 27 (3)
BACKGROUND: In comparison to USA and United Kingdom where Paediatric Dentistry is considered a separate specialty; there very few formal teaching programs in Pakistan for Paediatric Dentistry. Many s…
Khan, F; Lone, M; Lone, M
Geriatric Dentistry in the 21st Century: Environment and Opportunity.
Journal of the California Dental Association • 2015 • Vol. 43 (7)
The aging of the baby boomers in the 21st century is creating unprecedented numbers of vulnerable older adults. The increase in people keeping their teeth and their increasingly complex conditions al…
Glassman, P
Evaluation of salivary function by sialoscintigraphy in locally advanced nasopharyngeal cancer patients after intensity modulated radiotherapy.
Indian journal of cancer • 2015 • Vol. 52 (3)
PURPOSE: This study aimed to evaluate the salivary gland function changes by sialoscintigraphy in locally advanced nasopharyngeal cancer (NPC) after intensity modulated radiotherapy (IMRT). MATERIALS…
Chiou, W; Chiu, J; Chuang, T
Predictivity of human papillomavirus positivity in advanced oral cancer.
Indian journal of cancer • 2015 • Vol. 52 (3)
BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE: Human papillomavirus (HPV) is a known prognostic factor world over in patients of carcinoma oropharynx. The role of HPV in oral cancers has not been investigated adequately.…
Bhattacharjee, A; D'Cruz, A; Dhumal, S
Stromal characterization and comparison of odontogenic cysts and odontogenic tumors using picrosirius red stain and polarizing microscopy: A retrospective and histochemical study.
Indian journal of cancer • 2015 • Vol. 52 (3)
INTRODUCTION: Odontogenic lesions represent a range of conditions, the features of which probably depend on the stage of induction towards tooth formation reached prior to neoplastic or hamartomatous…
Hallikerimath, S; Jahagirdar, P; Kale, A
[FEATURES MORPHOLOGICAL PICTURE FACIES ORAL LIQUID IN PREGNANT].
Likars'ka sprava • 2015 (5-6)
The features of morphological picture facies oral fluid of pregnant women with intact periodontal inflammatory diseases periodontal tissues. Results of the study were compared with the clinical pictu…
Iakovets, O
Clinical Impact of Dental Adhesives on Postoperative Sensitivity in Class I and Class II Resin-Composite Restorations.
Folia medica • 2015 • Vol. 57 (3-4)
BACKGROUND: Self-etch adhesives are believed to prevent postoperative sensitivity when used under posterior resin-based composite restorations. STUDY OBJECTIVE: A hypothesis that a one-step self-etch…
Keskinova, D; Manchorova-Veleva, N; Vladimirov, S
Clinical Effect of Dental Adhesive on Marginal Integrity in Class I And Class II Resin-Composite Restorations.
Folia medica • 2015 • Vol. 57 (3-4)
BACKGROUND: Dental adhesives are believed to influence marginal adaptation and marginal discoloration when used under posterior resin-based composite restorations. Studies on the latest adhesive syst…
Keskinova, D; Manchorova-Veleva, N; Vladimirov, S
Association between Dental Prosthesis and Periodontal Disease among Patients Visiting a Tertiary Dental Care Centre in Eastern Nepal.
Kathmandu University medical journal (KUMJ) • 2015 • Vol. 13 (51)
Background Dental caries and Periodontal diseases are the most prevalent oral health problems present globally. The distribution and severity of such oral health problems varies in different parts of…
Mansuri, M; Shrestha, A
Prevalence, and early childhood caries risk indicators in preschool children in suburban Nigeria.
BMC oral health • 2015 • Vol. 15
BACKGROUND: Early Childhood Caries (ECC) is defined as the presence of caries lesion in an primary tooth in children below the age of 71 months. It is a significant public health problem with consequ…
Chukwumah, N; Folayan, M; Kolawole, K
Subdural empyema and unilateral pansinusitis due to a tooth infection.
BMJ case reports • 2015 • Vol. 2015
Paranasal sinus infections are very common. Dental infections, tumours and anatomical malformations can cause unilateral sinusitis. Most cases can be treated without complications. However, rare life…
Derin, S; Hazer, D; Sahan, L
Diabetes mellitus related bone metabolism and periodontal disease.
International journal of oral science • 2015 • Vol. 7 (2)
Diabetes mellitus and periodontal disease are chronic diseases affecting a large number of populations worldwide. Changed bone metabolism is one of the important long-term complications associated wi…
Graves, D; Wu, Y; Xiao, E
Decreased microRNA-143 expression and its tumor suppressive function in human oral squamous cell carcinoma. RETRACTED
Genetics and molecular research : GMR • 2015 • Vol. 14 (2)
MicroRNA-143 serves as a tumor suppressor in many human malignancies. However, its involvement in oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC) is still unclear. In this study, we investigated the effects of m…
Lin, F; Liu, D; Ni, Z
Osteolipoma of floor of the mouth.
BMJ case reports • 2015 • Vol. 2015
Lipomas are benign soft tissue tumours composed mainly of mature adipose tissue. Histological variants of lipomas have been named according to the type of tissue present and they include fibrolipoma,…
Manjunatha, B; Raghunath, V
Fibrotic Effects of Arecoline N-Oxide in Oral Potentially Malignant Disorders.
Journal of agricultural and food chemistry • 2015 • Vol. 63 (24)
The metabolites of environmental chemicals play key roles in carcinogenesis. Areca nut is strongly associated with the development of oral potentially malignant disorders (OPMD) or cancer. The main a…
Chang, J; Chiang, S; Hsu, H
Braces versus Invisalign(R): gingival parameters and patients' satisfaction during treatment: a cross-sectional study.
BMC oral health • 2015 • Vol. 15
BACKGROUND: Fixed orthodontic appliances (FOA) temporarily interfere with periodontal health of patients, as the appliance complicates oral hygiene. The use of aligners in orthodontic therapy increas…
Azaripour, A; Gerhold-Ay, A; Mahmoodi, B
Incomplete peripheral facial nerve palsy and ulnar neuropathy due to leprosy mistaken as faciobrachial stroke.
BMJ case reports • 2015 • Vol. 2015
A middle-aged woman was referred to our hospital emergency ward in view of acute onset left faciobrachial weakness. An urgent MRI of the brain was performed, which did not reveal any abnormality and …
Lalla, R; Misar, P; Mulherkar, R
Sultanate of Oman: building a dental workforce.
Human resources for health • 2015 • Vol. 13
BACKGROUND: A medium- and long-term perspective is required in human resource development to ensure that future needs and demands for oral healthcare are met by the most appropriate health profession…
Gallagher, J; Manickam, S; Wilson, N
Comparison of anchorage reinforcement with temporary anchorage devices or a Herbst appliance during lingual orthodontic protraction of mandibular molars without maxillary counterbalance extraction.
Head & face medicine • 2015 • Vol. 11
BACKGROUND: Orthodontic protraction of mandibular molars without maxillary counterbalance extraction in cases of aplasia or extraction requires stable anchorage. Reinforcement may be achieved by usin…
Helms, H; Metzner, R; Schwestka-Polly, R
Evaluation of Root Canal Preparation Using Rotary System and Hand Instruments Assessed by Micro-Computed Tomography.
Medical science monitor basic research • 2015 • Vol. 21
BACKGROUND: Complete mechanical preparation of the root canal system is rarely achieved. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to evaluate and compare the root canal shaping efficacy of ProTaper r…
Gorduysus, O; Hostens, J; Hoxha, V