Research Papers
Value of FDG PET/CT in staging of oral cancer: four simultaneous primary malignancies.
Clinical nuclear medicine • 2015 • Vol. 40 (5)
Patients with squamous cell cancer (SCC) of the head and neck are at increased risk for second primary malignancies (SPMs). We report on a 53-year-old patient with primary diagnosis of SCC in the ant…
Bluemel, C; Kircher, S; Lapa, C
The role of botulinum toxin a in the establishment of symmetry in pediatric paralysis of the lower lip.
JAMA facial plastic surgery • 2015 • Vol. 17 (3)
IMPORTANCE: Botulinum toxin A has been described as an effective adjunct treatment for achieving symmetry in adults with facial paralysis. Few investigators have described the use of botulinum toxin …
Arad, E; Bagher, S; Borschel, G
Comment on "Tumour thickness as a predictor of nodal metastases in oral cancer: comparison between tongue and floor of mouth subsites" by Balasubramanian D et al.
Oral oncology • 2015 • Vol. 51 (5)
Patel, S; Pathak, J; Swain, N
Letter to the Editor regarding "Depletion of water molecules during ethanol wet-bonding with etch and rinse dental adhesives".
Materials science & engineering. C, Materials for biological applications • 2015 • Vol. 50
I would like to comment on the above titled paper that recently published in Materials Science and Engineering C 33:21-27 (2013). I mentioned potential deficiencies in the study design. Then, I argue…
Ayar, M
Treatment of postparotidectomy Frey syndrome with the interposition of temporalis fascia and sternocleidomastoid flaps.
Oral surgery, oral medicine, oral pathology and oral radiology • 2015 • Vol. 119 (5)
OBJECTIVES: This study was performed to evaluate the effectiveness of overlapping the temporalis fascia flaps (TFFs) and the sternocleidomastoid muscle flaps (SCMFs) as physical barriers to treat est…
Dai, X; He, J; Liu, H
Doctor, here is my palate: rare occurrence of subtotal maxillary osteomyelitis.
The British journal of oral & maxillofacial surgery • 2015 • Vol. 53 (5)
Osteomyelitis of the jaws, although well documented, is rare, but osteomyelitis of the maxilla is extremely rare. We report the case of a 56-year-old Togolese man with avulsion of part of his maxilla.
Cheng, L; Girgis, S; Tvedt, D
Comparison of different irrigation activation regimens and conventional irrigation techniques for the removal of modified triple antibiotic paste from root canals.
Journal of endodontics • 2015 • Vol. 41 (5)
INTRODUCTION: The aim of this study was to compare the efficacy of irrigation activation regimens and conventional syringe irrigation technique in the removal of modified triple antibiotic paste (mTA…
Akbulut, M; Akman, M; Aydinbelge, H
White diet: is it necessary during tooth whitening?
Operative dentistry • 2015 • Vol. 40 (3)
Patients are sometimes blamed for a reduced effect of bleaching when they do not adhere to a dentist's prescribed white diet. This study aimed to determine whether a white diet is necessary by evalua…
Cook, N; Eckert, G; Matis, B
Setbacks of transoral temporomandibular joint ankylotic mass excision.
International journal of oral and maxillofacial surgery • 2015 • Vol. 44 (5)
Arakeri, G; Brennan, P
Clinical and histologic outcomes of socket grafting after flapless tooth extraction: a systematic review of randomized controlled clinical trials.
The Journal of prosthetic dentistry • 2015 • Vol. 113 (5)
STATEMENT OF PROBLEM: Several biomaterials and techniques have been reported for socket grafting and alveolar ridge preservation. However, the evidence for clinical and histologic outcomes for socket…
Bidra, A; Jambhekar, S; Kernen, F
Laser and plasma dental soldering techniques applied to Ti-6Al-4V alloy: ultimate tensile strength and finite element analysis.
The Journal of prosthetic dentistry • 2015 • Vol. 113 (5)
STATEMENT OF PROBLEM: The literature provides limited information regarding the performance of Ti-6Al-4V laser and plasma joints welded in prefabricated bars in dental applications. PURPOSE: The purp…
Araujo, C; Castro, M; Menegaz, G
Effect of the coefficient of friction and tightening speed on the preload induced at the dental implant complex with the finite element method.
The Journal of prosthetic dentistry • 2015 • Vol. 113 (5)
STATEMENT OF PROBLEM: To prevent screw loosening, a clear understanding of the factors influencing secure preload is necessary. PURPOSE: The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of coe…
Bulaqi, H; Geramipanah, F; Mousavi Mashhadi, M
Vibrational algorithms for quantitative crystallographic analyses of hydroxyapatite-based biomaterials: II, application to decayed human teeth.
Analytical and bioanalytical chemistry • 2015 • Vol. 407 (12)
A systematic investigation, based on highly spectrally resolved Raman spectroscopy, was undertaken to research the efficacy of vibrational assessments in locating chemical and crystallographic finger…
Adachi, T; Boffelli, M; Ichioka, H
Systemic diseases and the risk of developing salivary stones: a case control study.
Oral surgery, oral medicine, oral pathology and oral radiology • 2015 • Vol. 119 (5)
OBJECTIVE: To investigate the possible relationship between the presence of salivary stones and systemic diseases, medication, smoking, and alcohol consumption. STUDY DESIGN: A retrospective, case co…
Brand, H; Gilijamse, M; Karagozoglu, K
Assessment of sleep bruxism, orthodontic treatment need, orofacial dysfunctions and salivary biomarkers in asthmatic children.
Archives of oral biology • 2015 • Vol. 60 (5)
OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the sleep bruxism, malocclusions, orofacial dysfunctions and salivary levels of cortisol and alpha-amylase in asthmatic children. DESIGN: 108 7-9-yr-old children were selected …
Amato, J; Barbosa, T; Castelo, P
Lengthening temporalis myoplasty for facial paralysis reanimation: an objective analysis of each surgical step.
JAMA facial plastic surgery • 2015 • Vol. 17 (3)
IMPORTANCE: Lengthening temporalis myoplasty is a dynamic procedure used to reanimate the middle third of the paralyzed face. Since its original description, it has been progressively modified over t…
Labbe, D; Moubayed, S; Rahal, A
Patient and tumor characteristics predictive of primary parotid gland malignancy: A 20-year experience at the University of Wisconsin.
American journal of otolaryngology • 2015 • Vol. 36 (3)
PURPOSE: To identify patient and tumor characteristics predictive of primary parotid malignancy. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Records were reviewed for patients who underwent parotidectomy at the Universit…
Britt, C; Harari, P; Hartig, G
Additional effect of occlusal splints on the improvement of psychological aspects in temporomandibular disorder subjects: A randomized controlled trial.
Archives of oral biology • 2015 • Vol. 60 (5)
OBJECTIVE: To measure the effect of occlusal splints as an additional treatment on psychological aspects in temporomandibular disorder patients. DESIGN: A randomized controlled trial was performed co…
Bonjardim, L; Conti, P; Costa, Y
Impact of periodontal status on oral health-related quality of life in patients with and without type 2 diabetes.
Journal of dentistry • 2015 • Vol. 43 (5)
OBJECTIVES: To investigate the impact of periodontal status on oral health-related quality of life (OHRQoL) in patients with and without type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). METHODS: 61 patients with T2D…
Irani, F; Preshaw, P; Wassall, R
High metastatic node number, not extracapsular spread or N-classification is a node-related prognosticator in transorally-resected, neck-dissected p16-positive oropharynx cancer.
Oral oncology • 2015 • Vol. 51 (5)
BACKGROUND: Due to unique biology and prognosis, precise identification of predictive parameters is critical for p16+ oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma (OPSCC). Prior studies showing absence of p…
Chernock, R; Gay, H; Haughey, B