Research Papers
Minimally invasive treatment of oral ranula with a mucosal tunnel.
The British journal of oral & maxillofacial surgery • 2015 • Vol. 53 (2)
We have developed a new method for minimally-invasive treatment of uncomplicated oral ranulas using a mucosal tunnel, and we report the clinical outcome. We constructed a mucosal tunnel for each of 3…
Chen, Y; Gao, Z; Jia, T
Dexamethasone for the prevention of postoperative sore throat: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
Journal of clinical anesthesia • 2015 • Vol. 27 (1)
STUDY OBJECTIVE: To determine the antiemetic efficacy of dexamethasone in the prevention of postoperative sore throat (POST) and postoperative hoarseness (PH). DESIGN: Meta-analysis. SETTING: Metropo…
Cao, X; Li, Q; Zhao, X
Treatment of juvenile recurrent parotitis of childhood: an analysis of effectiveness.
JAMA otolaryngology-- head & neck surgery • 2015 • Vol. 141 (2)
IMPORTANCE: Juvenile recurrent parotitis (JRP) is characterized by recurrent painful swelling of the parotid gland that occurs in the pediatric population. Sialendoscopy with and without ductal corti…
Chan, K; Gao, D; Jensen, E
Ancient DNA analysis of dental calculus.
Journal of human evolution • 2015 • Vol. 79
Dental calculus (calcified tartar or plaque) is today widespread on modern human teeth around the world. A combination of soft starchy foods, changing acidity of the oral environment, genetic pre-dis…
Cooper, A; Dobney, K; Weyrich, L
Comparative evaluation of accuracy of 2 electronic Apex locators with conventional radiography: an ex vivo study.
Journal of endodontics • 2015 • Vol. 41 (2)
INTRODUCTION: The aim of this ex vivo study was to evaluate the accuracy of the Raypex 5 (VDW, Munich, Germany) and Apex NRG XFR (Medic NRG Ltd, Tel Aviv, Israel) electronic apex locators (EALs) in d…
Ballal, N; Khandewal, D; Saraswathi, M
Analysis of multiple cytokine polymorphisms in individuals with untreated deep carious lesions reveals IL1B (rs1143643) as a susceptibility factor for periapical lesion development.
Journal of endodontics • 2015 • Vol. 41 (2)
INTRODUCTION: It has been proposed that individual genetic predisposition may contribute to persistent apical periodontitis. Cytokines are associated with levels of inflammation and are involved in c…
Biguetti, C; Chaves de Souza, L; Dill, A
Technique of sliding tongue flap after partial glossectomy.
The British journal of oral & maxillofacial surgery • 2015 • Vol. 53 (2)
Adachi, M; Motohashi, M; Muramatsu, Y
Bonding metals to poly(methyl methacrylate) using aryldiazonium salts.
Dental materials : official publication of the Academy of Dental Materials • 2015 • Vol. 31 (2)
OBJECTIVES: Many dental devices, such as partial dentures, combine acrylic and metallic parts that are bonded together. These devices often present catastrophic mechanical failures due to weak bondin…
Abdallah, M; Alageel, O; Cerruti, M
Retrospective evaluation of posterior direct composite restorations: 10-year findings.
Dental materials : official publication of the Academy of Dental Materials • 2015 • Vol. 31 (2)
OBJECTIVES: This 10-year retrospective study investigated the differences in the changes and the longevity of Class II restorations using 4 similar microhybrid resin composites (Filtek Z250, Herculit…
Fabian, T; Krajczar, K; Lempel, E
The current role and the future of minimally invasive temporomandibular joint surgery.
Oral and maxillofacial surgery clinics of North America • 2015 • Vol. 27 (1)
Several open surgeries have been proposed for the treatment of internal derangement (ID) of the temporomandibular joint (TMJ), although minimally invasive temporomandibular joint surgery (MITMJS) pla…
Gonzalez-Garcia, R
Disc repositioning: does it really work?
Oral and maxillofacial surgery clinics of North America • 2015 • Vol. 27 (1)
Although limited, there is evidence to support the assumption that temporomandibular joint (TMJ) articular disc repositioning indeed works; to date, there is no evidence that TMJ articular disc repos…
Cassano, D; Goncalves, J; Rezende, L
Condylar hyperplasia of the temporomandibular joint: types, treatment, and surgical implications.
Oral and maxillofacial surgery clinics of North America • 2015 • Vol. 27 (1)
Condylar hyperplasia (CH) is a progressive and pathologic overgrowth of either or both mandibular condyles, which can affect the neck, ramus, or body of the mandible. It may lead to facial asymmetry,…
Castro, V; Rodrigues, D
Contemporary management of temporomandibular joint disorders.
Oral and maxillofacial surgery clinics of North America • 2015 • Vol. 27 (1)
Perez, D; Wolford, L
Can bone thickness and inter-radicular space affect miniscrew placement in posterior mandibular sites?
Journal of oral and maxillofacial surgery : official journal of the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons • 2015 • Vol. 73 (2)
PURPOSE: The proper angle of miniscrew insertion is important for cortical anchorage, patient safety, and biomechanical control. The purposes of this study are to report the alveolar process thicknes…
Conti, A; De Almeida, M; de Lima Navarro, R
An update on glass fiber dental restorative composites: a systematic review.
Materials science & engineering. C, Materials for biological applications • 2015 • Vol. 47
Dentistry is a much developed field in the last few decades. New techniques have changed the conventional treatment methods as applications of new dental materials give better outcomes. The current c…
Azam, M; Khan, A; Khan, M
Orofacial granulomatosis responding to weekly azithromycin pulse therapy.
JAMA dermatology • 2015 • Vol. 151 (2)
De, D; Dogra, S; Saikia, U
A Latin American perspective of periodontology.
Periodontology 2000 • 2015 • Vol. 67 (1)
Periodontal diseases occur worldwide, and Latin American populations are significantly affected by different manifestations of periodontal disease. The interest in periodontics and periodontal therap…
Caffesse, R
Periodontal disease in children and adolescents of Latin America.
Periodontology 2000 • 2015 • Vol. 67 (1)
Periodontal diseases are a group of infectious diseases that mainly include gingivitis and periodontitis. Gingivitis is the most prevalent form of periodontal disease in subjects of all ages, includi…
Botero, J; Contreras, A; Duque, A
Effect of periodontal treatment on preterm birth rate: a systematic review of meta-analyses.
Periodontology 2000 • 2015 • Vol. 67 (1)
Preterm birth is a major cause of neonatal morbidity and mortality in both developed and developing countries. Preterm birth is a highly complex syndrome that includes distinct clinical subtypes in w…
Lopez, N; Martinez, B; Uribe, S
Systemic antibiotics in the treatment of periodontitis.
Periodontology 2000 • 2015 • Vol. 67 (1)
Despite the fact that several clinical studies have shown additional benefits when certain systemic antibiotics are used as adjuncts to periodontal treatment, clear guidelines for the use of these ag…
Faveri, M; Feres, M; Figueiredo, L