Research Papers
Educational and therapeutic behavioral approaches to providing dental care for patients with Autism Spectrum Disorder.
Special care in dentistry : official publication of the American Association of Hospital Dentists, the Academy of Dentistry for the Handicapped, and the American Society for Geriatric Dentistry • 2015 • Vol. 35 (3)
PURPOSE: Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a condition which most dentists will encounter in their practices. Contemporary educational and behavioral approaches may facilitate successful dental care.…
Bernier, R; Friedman, C; Nelson, T
[Rupture of the temporal muscle as a complication after dental surgery].
RoFo : Fortschritte auf dem Gebiete der Rontgenstrahlen und der Nuklearmedizin • 2015 • Vol. 187 (5)
Cidlinsky, K; Cidlinsky, N; Schulz, U
Does the choice of antibiotic affect outcome in strep throat?
Annals of emergency medicine • 2015 • Vol. 65 (5)
There is insufficient evidence to show clinically meaningful differences between antibiotics for group A beta hemolytic streptococci tonsillopharyngitis. Penicillin or amoxicillin is recommended as f…
Alerhand, S; Koyfman, A; Santos, C
Carotid artery dissection and stroke complicating treatment of postmandibular distraction ankylosis: a case report.
The Cleft palate-craniofacial journal : official publication of the American Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Association • 2015 • Vol. 52 (3)
Mandibular distraction osteogenesis is an increasingly accepted treatment option for severe upper airway obstruction in grade 3 Robin sequence. Complications are rarely reported but can include fract…
Arnspiger, S; Felder, J; Oh, A
Vocal tract discomfort symptoms in patients with different voice disorders.
Journal of voice : official journal of the Voice Foundation • 2015 • Vol. 29 (3)
OBJECTIVE: To analyze the symptoms of vocal tract discomfort in patients with different voice disorders. STUDY DESIGN: This study was descriptive, observational, and cross-sectional. METHODS: A total…
Cabral, G; Figueiredo de Almeida, A; Lopes, L
Socioeconomic influence on orofacial cleft patient care.
Scottish medical journal • 2015 • Vol. 60 (2)
BACKGROUND: Cleft lip and palate is the most common craniofacial birth defect in the UK. Orofacial clefts have functional and aesthetic implications requiring intensive multi-disciplinary follow-up t…
Harris, K; Russell, C; Smillie, I
Anti-cancer drugs reactivate tumor suppressor miR-375 expression in tongue cancer cells.
Journal of cellular biochemistry • 2015 • Vol. 116 (5)
Head and neck cancer is one of the deadliest malignant diseases and chemotherapy is a common treatment option. Despite the development of chemotherapies for several decades, how these drugs affect th…
Benarroch, Y; Chan, E; Jung, H
The Effect of Combining Radiographs and DIAGNOdent With Visual Examination on Detection and Treatment Decisions of Noncavitated Occluso-dentinal Caries.
Operative dentistry • 2015 • Vol. 40 (3)
The aim of this laboratory study was to evaluate the effectiveness of incorporating radiographic examination and DIAGNOdent with visual examination for the detection and treatment of noncavitated occ…
Alomari, Q; Al-Tarakemah, Y; Khalaf, M
IFN-alpha induces IL-10 production and tilt the balance between Th1 and Th17 in Behcet disease.
Autoimmunity reviews • 2015 • Vol. 14 (5)
BACKGROUND AND AIMS: Interferon alpha (IFN-alpha) is an effective treatment for patients with active Behcet disease (BD). Besides its antiviral property, IFN-alpha is a cytokine with pleiotropic effe…
Bodaghi, B; Cacoub, P; Saadoun, D
Histamine and substance P in synovial fluid of patients with temporomandibular disorders.
Journal of oral rehabilitation • 2015 • Vol. 42 (5)
Although psychosocial factors and malocclusion are regarded as potential causes of temporomandibular disorders (TMD), the underlying pathogenesis is poorly understood. Recent studies suggest that sub…
Fang, W; Jiang, S; Li, W
Comparison of essential and toxic elements in esophagus, lung, mouth and urinary bladder male cancer patients with related to controls.
Environmental science and pollution research international • 2015 • Vol. 22 (10)
There is a compelling evidence in support of negative associations between essential trace and toxic elements in different types of cancer. The aim of the present study was to investigate the relatio…
Afridi, H; Baig, J; Kazi, T
Should we educate care staff to improve the oral health and oral hygiene of people with intellectual disability in residential care? Real world lessons from a randomized controlled trial.
Special care in dentistry : official publication of the American Association of Hospital Dentists, the Academy of Dentistry for the Handicapped, and the American Society for Geriatric Dentistry • 2015 • Vol. 35 (3)
This study assessed the impact of a multitiered oral health educational program on the oral health and oral hygiene of people with intellectual disabilities (ID). In a controlled pretest, posttest tr…
Guerin, S; Mac Giolla Phadraig, C; Nunn, J
Therapeutic effects of systemic vitamin k2 and vitamin d3 on gingival inflammation and alveolar bone in rats with experimentally induced periodontitis.
Journal of periodontology • 2015 • Vol. 86 (5)
BACKGROUND: The synergistic effects of vitamin D3 and vitamin K2 on bone loss prevention have been reported. This study evaluates the effects of vitamin D3 and vitamin K2 supplementation in conjuncti…
Alkan, B; Aral, K; Onder, G
Shear bond strength of porcelain veneers rebonded to enamel.
Operative dentistry • 2015 • Vol. 40 (3)
In this laboratory research, shear bond strength (SBS) and mode of failure of veneers rebonded to enamel in shear compression were determined. Three groups (A, B, and C; n=10 each) of mounted molar t…
St Germain, H; St Germain, T
Houttuynia cordata modulates oral innate immune mediators: potential role of herbal plant on oral health.
Oral diseases • 2015 • Vol. 21 (4)
OBJECTIVE: Epithelial cells play an active role in oral innate immunity by producing various immune mediators. Houttuynia cordata Thunb (H. cordata), a herbal plant found in Asia, possesses many acti…
Chung, W; Nittayananta, W; Promsong, A
Periodontal parameters and whole salivary cytokine profiles among habitual gutka chewers and non-chewers.
Journal of periodontology • 2015 • Vol. 86 (5)
BACKGROUND: Whole salivary interleukin (IL)-1beta, IL-6, matrix metalloproteinase (MMP)-8, and MMP-9 levels among habitual gutka chewers and non-chewers (controls) have not been investigated. The aim…
Al Amri, M; Al-Kheraif, A; Javed, F
Intra-familial phenotype variability in patients with Jalili syndrome.
Eye (London, England) • 2015 • Vol. 29 (5)
Berger, W; Dold, S; Gerth-Kahlert, C
Probiotics in addition to antibiotics for the treatment of acute tonsillitis: a randomized, placebo-controlled study.
European journal of clinical microbiology & infectious diseases : official publication of the European Society of Clinical Microbiology • 2015 • Vol. 34 (5)
Probiotics are live microorganisms which, when administered in adequate amounts, confer a health benefit on the host. The probiotic Streptococcus salivarius has been shown to be effective in reducing…
Avraham, Y; Gilbey, P; Livshits, L
The effect of teeth extraction for orthodontic treatment on the upper airway: a systematic review.
Sleep & breathing = Schlaf & Atmung • 2015 • Vol. 19 (2)
PURPOSE: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effect of teeth extraction for orthodontic treatment on the upper airway. METHODS: Relevant trials assessing the effect of orthodontic extractio…
Hu, Z; Liao, J; Yang, Z
Effect of engraving speeds of CO(2) laser irradiation on In-Ceram Alumina roughness: a pilot study.
Acta odontologica Scandinavica • 2015 • Vol. 73 (4)
OBJECTIVES: The aim of the study was to determine the effect of CO(2) laser on surface roughness of In-Ceram-Alumina-ceramic. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Four aluminum-oxide ceramic disc specimens were pr…
Canay, S; Ersoy, O; Ersu, B