Research Papers
Human papilloma virus-related oropharyngeal cancer: opportunities and challenges in dysphagia management.
Current opinion in otolaryngology & head and neck surgery • 2015 • Vol. 23 (3)
PURPOSE OF REVIEW: Human papilloma virus (HPV) has emerged as the most common cause of oropharyngeal cancer (OPC) compared with traditional causes of excess alcohol and tobacco use. In this article, …
Goldsmith, T; Roe, J
Alanyl-glutamine attenuates 5-fluorouracil-induced intestinal mucositis in apolipoprotein E-deficient mice.
Brazilian journal of medical and biological research = Revista brasileira de pesquisas medicas e biologica • 2015 • Vol. 48 (6)
Apolipoprotein E (APOE=gene, apoE=protein) is a known factor regulating the inflammatory response that may have regenerative effects during tissue recovery from injury. We investigated whether apoE d…
Alves, L; Aquino, C; Araujo, C
Quality of life in patients with oral potentially malignant disorders: a systematic review.
Oral surgery, oral medicine, oral pathology and oral radiology • 2015 • Vol. 119 (6)
There is a paucity of literature on quality of life (QoL) in patients with oral potentially malignant disorders (OPMDs) despite these conditions being relatively common, chronic, and potentially debi…
Johnson, N; Kumar, S; Tadakamadla, J
Application of high resolution synchrotron micro-CT radiation in dental implant osseointegration.
Journal of cranio-maxillo-facial surgery : official publication of the European Association for Cranio-Maxillo-Facial Surgery • 2015 • Vol. 43 (5)
The purpose of this study was to describe a refined method using high-resolution synchrotron radiation microtomography (SRmicro-CT) to evaluate osseointegration and peri-implant bone volume fraction …
Feidenhans'l, R; Jorgensen, N; Lauridsen, T
Influence of torsional strength on different types of dental implant platforms.
Implant dentistry • 2015 • Vol. 24 (3)
AIM: The study assessed deformation of implant components submitted to torsion tests of 80 and 120 N . cm using an optical stereomicroscope. MATERIAL AND METHODS: The following 3 types of Titaniumfix…
dos Reis, A; Macedo, A; Shimano, A
SHP-1 overexpression increases the radioresistance of NPC cells by enhancing DSB repair, increasing S phase arrest and decreasing cell apoptosis.
Oncology reports • 2015 • Vol. 33 (6)
The present study aimed to investigate the influence of SHP-1 on the radioresistance of the nasopharyngeal carcinoma (NPC) cell line CNE-2 and the relevant underlying mechanisms. The human NPC cell l…
Liu, S; Meng, R; Mou, J
Primary Sjogren's syndrome and occupational risk factors: A case-control study.
Journal of autoimmunity • 2015 • Vol. 60
OBJECTIVES: A case-control study was carried out to investigate the relation between primary Sjogren's syndrome (pSS) and occupational exposure. METHODS: One hundred seventy five cases of pSS followe…
Chaigne, B; Diot, E; Huttenberger, B
Salivary gland tumor fine-needle aspiration cytology: a proposal for a risk stratification classification.
American journal of clinical pathology • 2015 • Vol. 143 (6)
OBJECTIVES: Fine-needle aspiration (FNA) is useful in the evaluation of salivary gland tumors, but currently no standard terminology or risk stratification model exists. METHODS: FNA smears were revi…
Duvvuri, U; Ferris, R; Griffith, C
V-stand--a versatile surgical platform for oromandibular reconstruction using a 3-dimensional virtual modeling system.
Journal of oral and maxillofacial surgery : official journal of the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons • 2015 • Vol. 73 (6)
PURPOSE: The challenge of oromandibular reconstruction (OMR) after oncologic resections has been repeatedly addressed in the literature. Although final oncologic margins can be decided only during su…
Alterman, M; Amir, A; Fliss, D
Esthetic evaluation of dental and gingival asymmetries.
International orthodontics • 2015 • Vol. 13 (2)
The aim of this study was to determine which smile asymmetries were less esthetic, dental or gingival. MATERIAL AND METHODS: Laypeople (297), generalists (223), prosthodontists (50) and orthodontists…
Fernandes, L; Pinho, T
Prevalence of dental caries in primary and permanent teeth and its relation with tooth brushing habits among schoolchildren in Eastern Saudi Arabia.
Saudi medical journal • 2015 • Vol. 36 (6)
OBJECTIVES: To determine the prevalence of dental caries in the primary and permanent teeth, and evaluate the brushing habits of school children in Dammam, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA). Methods. Th…
ArRejaie, A; Farooq, I; Farooqi, F
Understanding and practice of evidence based search strategy among postgraduate dental students: a preliminary study.
The journal of evidence-based dental practice • 2015 • Vol. 15 (2)
BACKGROUND: One of the core attributes of competent practice is the ability to locate and analyze high-quality evidence. Research on information seeking knowledge of dental graduates is scarce. OBJEC…
Bokhari, S; Dawani, N; Pirvani, M
Sealing/Infiltration of Non-cavitated Proximal Carious Lesions May Lead to Lesion Arrest.
The journal of evidence-based dental practice • 2015 • Vol. 15 (2)
Peters, E
Laser Therapy is Safe but not Superior to Conventional Treatment of Peri-implantitis.
The journal of evidence-based dental practice • 2015 • Vol. 15 (2)
Javed, F; Romanos, G
The Miller-McEntire Score for Molars Provides an Evidence-based Approach to Assigning Periodontal Prognosis for Molar Teeth.
The journal of evidence-based dental practice • 2015 • Vol. 15 (2)
Carney, W; McNally, S; Nunn, M
Considerations About Designing and Reporting Randomized Clinical Trials--Response to the Letter to the Editor From Preus et al.
The journal of evidence-based dental practice • 2015 • Vol. 15 (2)
Faveri, M; Feres, M; Figueiredo, L
Diagnostic value of panoramic radiography in predicting inferior alveolar nerve injury after mandibular third molar extraction: a meta-analysis.
Australian dental journal • 2015 • Vol. 60 (2)
BACKGROUND: The aim of this study was to evaluate the predictive value of panoramic radiography on inferior alveolar nerve (IAN) injury after extraction of the mandibular third molar. METHODS: Releva…
Li, J; Liu, W; Yin, W
Interdisciplinary management of an adolescent patient with significant previous trauma to the upper incisors.
Australian dental journal • 2015 • Vol. 60 (2)
Significant dental trauma may result in short-term and long-term clinical dilemmas. There are many factors to consider when formulating the relevant and reasonable treatment options for such patients…
Ong, D; Ton, L
Sugary drink consumption and dental caries in New South Wales teenagers.
Australian dental journal • 2015 • Vol. 60 (2)
BACKGROUND: The consumption of water, milk and various sugary drinks and their relationship with the caries experience of a random sample of teenagers aged 14 to 15 years living in New South Wales, A…
Blinkhorn, A; Byun, R; Johnson, G