Research Papers
Outcomes of cleft lip repair for internationally adopted children.
Plastic and reconstructive surgery • 2015 • Vol. 135 (5)
BACKGROUND: Large numbers of international children with cleft lip-cleft palate are adopted in the United States; many underwent their first operation before arrival. METHODS: The authors reviewed re…
Mulliken, J; Sullivan, S; Zhu, D
Characterization of Angiogenesis and Lymphangiogenesis in Human Minor Salivary Glands with Sjogren's Syndrome.
The journal of histochemistry and cytochemistry : official journal of the Histochemistry Society • 2015 • Vol. 63 (5)
Angiogenesis has been proposed to play a role in the inflammation observed in Sjogren's Syndrome (SS). However, no studies have validated the degree of angiogenesis in salivary glands with SS. Theref…
Baker, O; McCall, A
Impact of the distance of light curing on the degree of conversion and microhardness of a composite resin.
Acta odontologica Scandinavica • 2015 • Vol. 73 (4)
OBJECTIVE: This study evaluated the impact of the distance between the light guide tip of the curing unit and material surface on the degree of conversion and Knoop microhardness of a composite resin…
Aguiar, F; Ambrosano, G; Catelan, A
Persistent colonization of Candida albicans yeast on the tongue in NOD/SCID.e2f1-/- mice.
Journal of infection and chemotherapy : official journal of the Japan Society of Chemotherapy • 2015 • Vol. 21 (5)
Candida albicans is a commensal fungus that commonly colonizes as opportunistic pathogens human mucosal surfaces. Our aim was to observe persistent infection of C. albicans on the tongue in NOD/SCID.…
Arai, T; Kinoshita, Y; Senpuku, H
Inequalities in dental caries experience among 6-year-old German children after the caries decline.
Acta odontologica Scandinavica • 2015 • Vol. 73 (4)
OBJECTIVE: As in many other countries, caries decline in Germany has left pockets of persisting caries prevalence. This study aims to assess the benefit of a 10-year community-based prophylaxis progr…
Basner, R; Santamaria, R; Schuler, E
Effect of a toothpaste containing triclosan, cetylpyridinium chloride, and essential oils on gingival status in schoolchildren: a randomized clinical pilot study.
Quintessence international (Berlin, Germany : 1985) • 2015 • Vol. 46 (5)
OBJECTIVE: This randomized double-blind in vivo pilot study has evaluated the effects of a toothpaste containing fluoride (control) versus toothpaste containing fluoride, triclosan, cetylpyridinium c…
Abati, S; Basile, V; Cagetti, M
Telomerase expression in individuals with chronic and aggressive periodontitis.
Journal of periodontology • 2015 • Vol. 86 (5)
BACKGROUND: The aim of this study is to evaluate the expression of human telomerase reverse transcription (hTERT) enzyme in chronic periodontitis (CP) and aggressive periodontitis (AgP) compared with…
Bandyopadhyay, P; Chaudhuri, K; Katarkar, A
Value of videoroscopy in the detection of alterations of actinic cheilitis and the selection of biopsy areas.
Medicina oral, patologia oral y cirugia bucal • 2015 • Vol. 20 (3)
BACKGROUND: To demonstrate the value of videoroscopy in identifying lesions and alterations not seen by oroscopy and to select the area for biopsy. MATERIAL AND METHODS: Eighty patients were subjecte…
Cunha, K; Dias, E; Domingos, T
Advances in surfaces and osseointegration in implantology. Biomimetic surfaces.
Medicina oral, patologia oral y cirugia bucal • 2015 • Vol. 20 (3)
The present work is a revision of the processes occurring in osseointegration of titanium dental implants according to different types of surfaces -namely, polished surfaces, rough surfaces obtained …
Albertini, M; Bullon, P; Fernandez-Yague, M
Evaluation of the efficacy of cervical perivascular sympathectomy on drooling in children with athetoid cerebral palsy.
European journal of paediatric neurology : EJPN : official journal of the European Paediatric Neurology Society • 2015 • Vol. 19 (3)
OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the efficacy of cervical perivascular sympathectomy (CPVS) for drooling in children with athetoid cerebral palsy (ACP). METHODS: The severity and frequency of drooling and the …
Duan, Y; Gao, X; Luo, X
Dental hygiene in childhood cancer survivors: the importance of tertiary long term follow-up care.
Pediatric blood & cancer • 2015 • Vol. 62 (5)
Cohn, R; McLoone, J; Signorelli, C
Investigation of retentive force reduction and wear of the locator attachment system with different implant angulations.
The International journal of oral & maxillofacial implants • 2015 • Vol. 30 (3)
PURPOSE: To evaluate the effect of cyclic disengagement on the retentive force and wear patterns of pairs of three Locator inserts (blue, pink, and clear) in vitro. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Implant ana…
Clark, R; Juszczyk, A; Rabbani, S
Effect of barrier membranes on the outcomes of maxillary sinus floor augmentation: a meta-analysis of histomorphometric outcomes.
The International journal of oral & maxillofacial implants • 2015 • Vol. 30 (3)
PURPOSE: Sinus floor elevation via the lateral window approach represents a reliable technique for augmenting bone volume in the atrophic posterior maxilla. However, controversy remains regarding the…
Catena, A; Galindo-Moreno, P; Khoshkam, V
Intraoral fluoride levels after use of conventional and high-fluoride dentifrices.
Clinical oral investigations • 2015 • Vol. 19 (4)
OBJECTIVES: This study aimed to evaluate saliva and plaque as indicators of intraoral fluoride (F) levels after the use of conventional and high-fluoride dentifrices. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Subjects …
Buzalaf, M; Conceicao, J; Fazakas, Z
Association analysis of TGFBR3 gene with Behcet's disease and idiopathic intermediate uveitis in a Caucasian population.
The British journal of ophthalmology • 2015 • Vol. 99 (5)
BACKGROUND: Transforming growth factor beta (TGFbeta) is an important immunoregulatory cytokine in regulatory T cell (Treg) and Th17-mediated pathology, including uveitis due to Behcet's disease (BD)…
Alsalem, J; Barry, R; Curnow, S
Effect of liquid polishing materials on the stainability of bis-acryl interim restorative material in vitro.
The Journal of prosthetic dentistry • 2015 • Vol. 113 (5)
STATEMENT OF PROBLEM: The discoloration of interim restorations may negatively affect a patient's perception of treatment. PURPOSE: The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of liquid p…
Cakan, U; Kara, H
Recurrent cheilitis and lip oedema caused by (meth)acrylates present in ultraviolet-curable nail lacquer.
Contact dermatitis • 2015 • Vol. 72 (5)
Andre, J; Blondeel, A; Kolivras, A
Elastic limits in torsion of reciprocating nickel-titanium instruments.
Journal of endodontics • 2015 • Vol. 41 (5)
INTRODUCTION: Reciprocating angle and torsional load at the superelastic limit were investigated for nickel-titanium (NiTi) instruments used with reciprocating movements. METHODS: Two reciprocating N…
Cheung, G; Ha, J; Kim, H
Is orthodontics prior to 11 years of age evidence-based? A systematic review and meta-analysis.
Journal of dentistry • 2015 • Vol. 43 (5)
OBJECTIVES: To determine whether interceptive orthodontics prior to the age of 11 years is more effective than later treatment in the short- and long-term. DATA AND SOURCES: Multiple electronic datab…
Fleming, P; Johal, A; Sunnak, R
[Difficult airway by tonsillar and anterior vertebral osteophyte tumor].
Revista espanola de anestesiologia y reanimacion • 2015 • Vol. 62 (5)
Bastida Chacon, A; Bethancourt, J; Gigante Castano, S