Research Papers
A comparative study of the diagnostic accuracy of cone beam computed tomography and intraoral radiographic modalities for the detection of noncavitated caries.
Clinical oral investigations • 2015 • Vol. 19 (3)
OBJECTIVES: The aim of this study was to determine the diagnostic accuracy of cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) in the detection of approximal and occlusal noncavitated carious lesions. METHODS: A…
Czarnecka, B; Krzyzostaniak, J; Kulczyk, T
Overexpression of autophagy-related 16-like 1 in patients with oral squamous cell carcinoma.
Pathology oncology research : POR • 2015 • Vol. 21 (2)
Dyregulation of autophagy has been reported in various human cancers including oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC). The objective of this study was to link expression of autophagy-related 16-like 1 (…
Chai, C; Chang, H; Chu, P
Virtual planning of complex head and neck reconstruction results in satisfactory match between real outcomes and virtual models.
Clinical oral investigations • 2015 • Vol. 19 (3)
OBJECTIVES: The reconstruction of large facial bony defects using microvascular transplants requires extensive surgery to achieve full rehabilitation of form and function. The purpose of this study i…
Al-Dam, A; Grobe, A; Hanken, H
Isolated dentinogenesis imperfecta and dentin dysplasia: revision of the classification.
European journal of human genetics : EJHG • 2015 • Vol. 23 (4)
Dentinogenesis imperfecta is an autosomal dominant disease characterized by severe hypomineralization of dentin and altered dentin structure. Dentin extra cellular matrix is composed of 90% of collag…
Berdal, A; de La Dure-Molla, M; Philippe Fournier, B
Acute facial paralysis and otomastoiditis as presenting symptoms of myeloid sarcoma.
Otology & neurotology : official publication of the American Otological Society, American Neurotology Society [and] European Academy of Otology and Neurotology • 2015 • Vol. 36 (4)
Fields, B; Howell, J; Jajosky, R
Candida albicans adherence to denture base material: chemical disinfection and the effect of acquired salivary pellicle formation.
Journal of prosthodontics : official journal of the American College of Prosthodontists • 2015 • Vol. 24 (3)
PURPOSE: The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of 1% sodium hypochlorite (H1%) and 4% chlorhexidine gluconate (CG4%) on the adhesion of Candida albicans to denture base acrylic resins, as …
da Silva, P; Jacobina, M; Lara, V
A multispecies probiotic reduces oral Candida colonization in denture wearers.
Journal of prosthodontics : official journal of the American College of Prosthodontists • 2015 • Vol. 24 (3)
PURPOSE: The prevalence of Candida infections has been rising with an increasingly aging population and a larger population of immunocompromised individuals. The use of probiotics may be an alternati…
Campos, T; Ishikawa, K; Matsubara, V
Association of Epstein-Barr virus infection with oral squamous cell carcinoma in a case-control study.
Journal of oral pathology & medicine : official publication of the International Association of Oral Pathologists and the American Academy of Oral Pathology • 2015 • Vol. 44 (4)
BACKGROUND: Besides the well-known risk factors, Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) might play a significant role in oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC). To explore the role of EBV in OSCC, the prevalence of E…
Acharya, S; Ekalaksananan, T; Kongyingyoes, B
Oral mucosal lesions and immune status in HIV-infected Indian children.
Journal of oral pathology & medicine : official publication of the International Association of Oral Pathologists and the American Academy of Oral Pathology • 2015 • Vol. 44 (4)
OBJECTIVE: Pediatric HIV is growing at an alarming rate in developing countries. Due to their compromised immune status, children infected with HIV are prone to a number of opportunistic infections. …
Kumar, K; Subramaniam, P
Validity and reliability of the Persian version of Behcet's disease quality-of-life (BD-QoL) questionnaire: a cross-cultural adaptation.
Rheumatology international • 2015 • Vol. 35 (4)
The Leeds Behcet's disease quality-of-life (BD-QoL) questionnaire is a specific and valid measure which is applied in English-speaking patients. We conducted Persian adaptation of BD-QoL questionnair…
Davatchi, F; Faezi, S; Mattaji, M
Do we need a randomized controlled trial to assess trivial, albeit standard used, clinical steps in bonding? The answer is yes, but there are some interpretation issues.
European journal of orthodontics • 2015 • Vol. 37 (2)
The feasibility of generalizing and extrapolating the results of the RCT assessing the necessity of a bonding stage to the routine clinical situation is discussed in this commentary. The lack of diff…
Eliades, T
The relationship between the fistula tract and the facial nerve in type II first branchial cleft anomalies.
Auris, nasus, larynx • 2015 • Vol. 42 (2)
OBJECTIVE: To share our experience involving seven patients with type II first branchial cleft anomalies (hereafter, type II anomalies), to determine whether the location of the external fistula open…
Ertas, B; Gunaydin, R; Unal, O
High-resolution HLA analysis of primary and secondary Sjogren's syndrome: a common immunogenetic background in Mexican patients.
Rheumatology international • 2015 • Vol. 35 (4)
To compare the distribution of HLA-A, B, DRB1 and DQB1 alleles among Mexican patients with primary Sjogren Syndrome (pSS), secondary SS (sSS), connective tissue disease (CTD) without (w/o) SS and his…
Hernandez-Molina, G; Lima, G; Martinez-Rodriguez, N
Assessment of custom and standard, self-adapted mouthguards in terms of comfort and users subjective impressions of their protective function.
Dental traumatology : official publication of International Association for Dental Traumatology • 2015 • Vol. 31 (2)
BACKGROUND: Various sports disciplines involve some risk of injury. Orofacial injuries constitute 4-18% of all sports-related injuries. Mouthguards are an effective method of preventing injuries and …
Gawlak, D; Kaminski, T; Manka-Malara, K
Identification of a novel NHS mutation in a Chinese family with Nance-Horan syndrome.
Current eye research • 2015 • Vol. 40 (4)
PURPOSE: To identiy the disease causing mutation in a Chinese family presenting with early-onset cataract and dental anomalies. MATERIALS AND METHODS: A specific Hereditary Eye Disease Enrichment Pan…
Chen, N; Li, A; Li, B
A new twist in the pediatric difficult airway.
Paediatric anaesthesia • 2015 • Vol. 25 (4)
Difficult intubation of a 2.4 kg ex premature, suspected Pierre Robin Sequence with upper airway obstruction causing respiratory failure. Multiple failed intubation attempts by an experienced pediatr…
Harding, L; Lillie, E; Thomas, M
Association of Epstein Barr virus A73 gene polymorphism with nasopharyngeal carcinoma.
Genetic testing and molecular biomarkers • 2015 • Vol. 19 (4)
OBJECTIVE: To study the association between Epstein Barr (EB) virus A73 gene polymorphism and nasopharyngeal carcinoma (NPC) in a Chinese Han population. METHODS: A case-control study was designed, i…
Niu, W; Shen, J; Wang, L
Effects of stress and relaxation on pain perception in subjects with pain-free occlusional disharmony compared with healthy controls.
Oral diseases • 2015 • Vol. 21 (3)
OBJECTIVES: The significance of occlusal disharmony for the development of painful temporomandibular disorder (TMD) is controversial. The ongoing biomechanical strain caused by occlusal disharmony mi…
Becker, T; Born, Y; Colak-Ekici, R
Anti-SRP antibody-positive myopathy with universal alopecia and multiple vitiligo.
Acta dermato-venereologica • 2015 • Vol. 95 (4)
Fujisawa, T; Hamaguchi, Y; Kanoh, H
The unique contribution of elements of smile aesthetics to psychosocial well-being.
Journal of oral rehabilitation • 2015 • Vol. 42 (4)
Pleasant smile aesthetics is an important contributory factor to psychosocial well-being. The aim of this study was to determine the psychosocial influence of smile aesthetics. The study was cross-se…
Lukez, A; Pavlic, A; Spalj, S