Research Papers
Outcomes of basal cell carcinomas directly invading the parotid gland.
Dermatologic surgery : official publication for American Society for Dermatologic Surgery [et al.] • 2015 • Vol. 41 (3)
BACKGROUND: Parotid involvement by basal cell carcinoma (BCC) is rare, and therefore management is controversial. OBJECTIVE: To review the treatment and outcomes of patients with BCC involving the pa…
Christensen, K; Henderson, G; Hocker, T
Effect of archwire qualities and bracket designs on the force systems during leveling of malaligned teeth.
Journal of orofacial orthopedics = Fortschritte der Kieferorthopadie : Organ/official journal Deutsche Gesellschaft fur Kieferorthopadie • 2015 • Vol. 76 (2)
OBJECTIVES: The force systems during multiband treatment are influenced by the selection of the bracket-archwire combinations. Resin models replicated from casts reflecting the pretreatment intraoral…
Bourauel, C; Jager, A; Keilig, L
The utility of 40 MHz periodontal ultrasonography in the assessment of gingival inflammation evolution following professional teeth cleaning.
Medical ultrasonography • 2015 • Vol. 17 (1)
The AIM of this study was to evaluate the usefulness of 40 MHz periodontal ultrasonography in the assessment of gingival inflammation, following professional teeth cleaning. MATERIAL AND METHODS: The…
Badea, M; Chifor, I; Chifor, R
Using a double-layered palmaris longus tendon for suspension of facial paralysis.
Danish medical journal • 2015 • Vol. 62 (3)
INTRODUCTION: Facial palsy is a debilitating condition entailing both cosmetic and functional limitations. Static suspension procedures can be performed when more advanced dynamic techniques are not …
Bakholdt, V; Sorensen, J; Toyserkani, N
EBV, HSV, CMV and HPV in laryngeal and oropharyngeal carcinoma in Polish patients.
Anticancer research • 2015 • Vol. 35 (3)
The role of viruses in the etiology of oral cancer has been proposed in many studies. The aim of the present study was to analyze the prevalence of Epstein-Barr virus, Human Herpes virus type 1, Cyto…
Dworzanski, J; Polz-Dacewicz, M; Polz-Gruszka, D
Spontaneous perforation and dissection of the sinus of Valsalva and interventricular septum with intracardiac thrombus in a patient with Behcet's disease.
The Korean journal of internal medicine • 2015 • Vol. 30 (2)
Jang, Y; Kim, J; Lee, K
Sugar industry influence on the scientific agenda of the National Institute of Dental Research's 1971 National Caries Program: a historical analysis of internal documents.
PLoS medicine • 2015 • Vol. 12 (3)
BACKGROUND: In 1966, the National Institute of Dental Research (NIDR) began planning a targeted research program to identify interventions for widespread application to eradicate dental caries (tooth…
Glantz, S; Kearns, C; Schmidt, L
Patch testing in oral lichenoid lesions of uncertain etiology.
Dermatitis : contact, atopic, occupational, drug • 2015 • Vol. 26 (2)
BACKGROUND: The benefit of patch testing patients with oral lichenoid lesions (OLL) is still debated. OBJECTIVE: We assessed the results of patch testing in patients with multiple amalgams and multip…
Collins, P; Flint, S; Galvin, S
Skeleton first in surgical treatment of facial disharmony.
The Journal of craniofacial surgery • 2015 • Vol. 26 (2)
PURPOSE: The aim of this study was to correct facial disharmony with or without occlusal dysfunction. METHODS: Based on computed tomography and presurgical design, restoration of normal skeleton rela…
Ke, R; Lei, J; Lu, J
Tumor recurrence and complications of parotidectomy using the marginal mandibular branch as a landmark during the retrograde technique.
The Journal of craniofacial surgery • 2015 • Vol. 26 (2)
PURPOSE: To investigate the recurrence of tumors and morbidity rates of postoperative complications associated with primary parotid pleomorphic adenomas treated with a parotidectomy using the margina…
Jia, X; Lai, Y; Liang, Q
Guest editorial.
Australian dental journal • 2015 • Vol. 60 Suppl 1
Hopcraft, M
Dental demographics and metrics of oral diseases in the ageing Australian population.
Australian dental journal • 2015 • Vol. 60 Suppl 1
One of the biggest challenges currently facing the dental profession in Australia is the provision of quality and timely dental care to the elderly. Adults aged 65+ years are an exponentially growing…
Hopcraft, M
Ageing, dementia and oral health.
Australian dental journal • 2015 • Vol. 60 Suppl 1
Neurocognitive decline and delirium, frailty, incontinence, falls, hearing and vision impairment, medication compliance and pharmacokinetics, skin breakdown, impaired sleep and rest are regarded as g…
Foltyn, P
Methylphenidate-induced awake bruxism: a case report.
Clinical neuropharmacology • 2015 • Vol. 38 (2)
Methylphenidate (MPH) is a stimulant that is commonly used in the treatment of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder in children and adults. Several reports are available regarding the relationshi…
Bilgic, A; Sivri, R
Cigarette smoke-induced effects on the cell cycle in oral cancer cells: reduction of G2/M fraction.
Cancer genomics & proteomics • 2015 • Vol. 12 (2)
BACKGROUND: Cigarette smoke (CS) is the main inducer of oral cancer, increasing its prevalence by 4-7 times. MATERIALS AND METHODS: We examined the suitability of cell models SCC-25 and SCC-15 for st…
Krayzler, E; Nagler, R
Adaptation and penetration of resin-based root canal sealers in root canals irradiated with high-intensity lasers.
Journal of biomedical optics • 2015 • Vol. 20 (3)
This research analyzed the quality of resin-based sealer adaptation after intracanal laser irradiation. Extracted teeth (n = 168) were root canal treated and divided into four groups, according to de…
Marques, M; Mello-Moura, A; Moura-Netto, C
Nasal cytological changes as late effects of radiotherapy for nasopharyngeal cancer.
American journal of rhinology & allergy • 2015 • Vol. 29 (2)
BACKGROUND: Radiation therapy is a cornerstone in nasopharyngeal cancer treatment. However, it can induce acute and long-term adverse effects, such as acute mucositis and late submucosal fibrosis. La…
Badellino, S; Boita, M; Garzaro, M
Appraisal of the difference between the mesiodistal diameters of deciduous incisors and molars and permanent teeth.
European journal of paediatric dentistry • 2015 • Vol. 16 (1)
AIM: Difference in tooth size between deciduous and permanent teeth can resolve space problems during development of the dentition. AIM: To determine the difference in size between deciduous and perm…
Botero, P; Gonzalez Ariza, S; Gonzalo Alvarez, L
Correlation between aerosol therapy in early childhood and Molar Incisor Hypomineralisation.
European journal of paediatric dentistry • 2015 • Vol. 16 (1)
AIM: To evaluate the correlation between the use of aerosol therapy in early childhood and the presence of Molar Incisor Hypomineralisation (MIH). STUDY DESIGN: a retrospective case-control study in …
Costacurta, M; Docimo, R; Loli, D
Trigeminal neuralgia induced by cobra venom in the rat leads to deficits in abilities of spatial learning and memory.
Pain Physician • 2015 • Vol. 18 (2)
BACKGROUND: Patients with chronic pain usually suffer from cognitive impairment, with memory deterioration being the most common deficit that affects daily functioning and quality of life. The causes…
An, J; Cope, D; Liu, C