Research Papers
Melanotic neuroectodermal tumor of infancy: a wolf in sheep's clothing.
The Annals of otology, rhinology, and laryngology • 2015 • Vol. 124 (2)
INTRODUCTION: The melanotic neuroectodermal tumor of infancy (MNTI) is an exceptionally rare neoplasm. Despite their potential for local invasion, MNTI are considered benign neoplasms. Sporadic cases…
Davis, J; DeBenedictis, M; Frank, D
[Verrocous mass on the tongue: oral florid papillomatosis].
Enfermedades infecciosas y microbiologia clinica • 2015 • Vol. 33 (2)
Gomez-Moyano, E; Herrero-Lifona, L; Jimenez-Onate, F
Outcomes of invitational and opportunistic oral cancer screening initiatives in Oporto, Portugal.
Journal of oral pathology & medicine : official publication of the International Association of Oral Pathologists and the American Academy of Oral Pathology • 2015 • Vol. 44 (2)
OBJECTIVE: To assess the utility of oral cancer screening for the early detection of oral potentially malignant disorders (OPMDs) and oral cancer (OC) in a population of Oporto city. MATERIAL AND MET…
Martins, M; Monteiro, L; Pacheco, J
Chest tube template for free fibular flap osteotomies in mandibular reconstruction.
Microsurgery • 2015 • Vol. 35 (2)
Lee, Y; Lin, Y
Differential expression of glypican-1 in ameloblastoma variants.
Applied immunohistochemistry & molecular morphology : AIMM • 2015 • Vol. 23 (2)
Although benign, ameloblastomas are locally invasive and destructive tumors of the jawbones. The glypicans comprise a family of glycosylphosphatidylinositol-anchored proteoglycans that, by virtue of …
Bologna-Molina, R; Molina-Frechero, N; Mosqueda-Taylor, A
Open bite as a risk factor for orthodontic root resorption.
European journal of orthodontics • 2015 • Vol. 37 (1)
Zhou, Y
Suppression of inflammatory responses of human gingival fibroblasts by gingipains from Porphyromonas gingivalis.
Molecular oral microbiology • 2015 • Vol. 30 (1)
The interaction between human gingival fibroblasts (HGFs) and Porphyromonas gingivalis plays an important role in the development and progression of periodontitis. Porphyromonas gingivalis possesses …
Bengtsson, T; Khalaf, H; Palm, E
Decreased expression of Kallmann syndrome 1 sequence gene (KAL1) contributes to oral squamous cell carcinoma progression and significantly correlates with poorly differentiated grade.
Journal of oral pathology & medicine : official publication of the International Association of Oral Pathologists and the American Academy of Oral Pathology • 2015 • Vol. 44 (2)
BACKGROUND: Kallmann syndrome 1 sequence gene (KAL1) protein is an extracellular matrix associated protein which plays vital roles in neurons development and cell migration. However, its biological f…
Cao, W; Chen, W; Liu, J
A technique for retrofitting a metal ceramic crown to an attachment-retained removable partial denture: a clinical report.
Journal of prosthodontics : official journal of the American College of Prosthodontists • 2015 • Vol. 24 (2)
In dental applications, precision attachments have been used to retain removable partial dentures (RPDs) for several decades. Various types of extracoronal attachments are commonly used in combinatio…
Gonuldas, F; Sahin, V; Tokar, E
Persistent trigeminal artery supply to an intrinsic trigeminal nerve arteriovenous malformation: a rare cause of trigeminal neuralgia.
Journal of clinical neuroscience : official journal of the Neurosurgical Society of Australasia • 2015 • Vol. 22 (2)
Infratentorial arteriovenous malformations (AVM) associated with the trigeminal nerve root entry zone are a known cause of secondary trigeminal neuralgia (TN). The treatment of both TN and AVM can be…
Chang, S; Choudhri, O; Dodd, R
Clinical evaluation of 262 osseointegrated implants placed in sites grafted with calcium phosphosilicate putty: a retrospective study.
The Journal of oral implantology • 2015 • Vol. 41 (1)
Along with the widespread use of dental implants, regenerative procedures have become an indispensable tool for implant surgeons in managing residual ridges and the surrounding bone. Putty bone graft…
Babbush, C; Kanawati, A
Finite element analysis of miniscrew placement in mandibular alveolar bone with varied angulations.
European journal of orthodontics • 2015 • Vol. 37 (1)
SUMMARY BACKGROUND: Titanium miniscrews are increasingly used as orthodontic anchorage. Various factors are known to affect the stability of miniscrew. Placement angle is one of the most controversia…
Cozzani, M; Jamilian, A; Karimi, H
A comparison of roughness parameters and friction coefficients of aesthetic archwires.
European journal of orthodontics • 2015 • Vol. 37 (1)
AIM: Compare surface roughness of 'aesthetic' nickel-titanium (NiTi) archwires with their dynamic frictional properties. METHODS: Archwires investigated were: four fully coated tooth coloured [Forest…
Bister, D; Rudge, P; Sherriff, M
Pediatric sialendoscopy: initial experience in a pediatric otolaryngology group practice.
The Laryngoscope • 2015 • Vol. 125 (2)
OBJECTIVES/HYPOTHESIS: To describe the initial results of sialendoscopy as a diagnostic and therapeutic tool in pediatric inflammatory salivary gland disease. STUDY DESIGN: Retrospective review of pa…
Archilla, A; Kay, D; Mandell, D
408 kb 15q11.2 microduplication by array comparative genomic hybridization in a fetus presenting with exomphalos, micrognathia, tetralogy of Fallot and normal karyotype: a genetic counseling dilemma in paternal carrier status.
Congenital anomalies • 2015 • Vol. 55 (1)
Exomphalos may be associated with chromosomal abnormalities and syndromes. Severe exomphalos (herniation of liver, midgut and spleen) associated with increased nuchal translucency was seen at first t…
Alesi, V; Bellotti, M; Bertoli, M
Facial palsy in Melkersson-Rosenthal syndrome and Bell's palsy: familial history and recurrence tendency.
The Annals of otology, rhinology, and laryngology • 2015 • Vol. 124 (2)
OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to compare genetic predilection and recurrence tendency between facial palsy in Melkersson-Rosenthal syndrome (MRS) and Bell's palsy METHODS: We carried out an in…
Han, Z; Sun, B; Zhou, C
Factors associated with gastrostomy tube dependence after concurrent chemoradiotherapy for hypopharyngeal cancer.
Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer • 2015 • Vol. 23 (2)
PURPOSE: We aimed to identify tumor- and treatment-related factors predicting gastrostomy tube dependence after concurrent chemoradiotherapy (CCRT) for hypopharyngeal cancer. METHODS: We performed a …
Endo, K; Kondo, S; Murono, S
Clonality of bacterial consortia in root canals and subjacent gingival crevices.
Journal of investigative and clinical dentistry • 2015 • Vol. 6 (1)
AIM: No oral niche can be considered to be segregated from the subjacent milieu because of the complex community behavior and nature of the oral biofilms. The aim of this study was to address the pau…
Chu, F; Jin, L; Leung, W
Engineering the periodontal ligament in hyaluronan-gelatin-type I collagen constructs: upregulation of apoptosis and alterations in gene expression by cyclic compressive strain.
Tissue engineering. Part A • 2015 • Vol. 21 (3-4)
To engineer constructs of the periodontal ligament (PDL), human PDL cells were incorporated into a matrix of hyaluronan, gelatin, and type I collagen (COLI) in sample holders (13x1 mm) of six-well Bi…
Cao, T; Meikle, M; Saminathan, A
Fracture resistance of endodontically treated teeth without ferrule using a novel H-shaped short post.
Quintessence international (Berlin, Germany : 1985) • 2015 • Vol. 46 (2)
OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the fracture resistance and failure types of modified H-designed intradental short retention preparation for computer-aided design/computer-assisted manufacture (CAD/CAM) resto…
Bindl, A; DeAbreu, D; Ender, A