Research Papers
Neoadjuvant Chemotherapy for Locally Advanced Squamous Carcinoma of Oral Cavity: a Pilot Study.
Acta medica Iranica • 2015 • Vol. 53 (6)
To evaluate the effect of adding neoadjuvant chemotherapy to surgery and radiation therapy for locally advanced resectable oral cavity squamous cell carcinoma, 24 patients with T3 or T4a oral cavity …
Aghili, M; Garajei, A; Harirchi, I
Five-year follow-up of concomitant accelerated hypofractionated radiation in advanced squamous cell carcinoma of the buccal mucosa: a retrospective cohort study.
BioMed research international • 2015 • Vol. 2015
In resource limited settings, induction chemotherapy with Gemcitabine and Cisplatinum and concurrent hypofractionated chemoradiation for locally advanced carcinoma of buccal mucosa (BMSCC) are a cost…
Bhatti, A; Hameed, N; Hussain, R
Differentially Expressed Genes in EEC and LMS Syndromes.
PLoS One • 2015 • Vol. 10 (6)
OBJECTIVES: Ectrodactyly ectodermal dysplasia cleft lip/palate (EEC) syndrome and limb-mammary syndrome (LMS) share a similar phenotype and the same pathogenic gene, which complicates the ability to …
Bian, Z; Du, Y; Song, Y
Impact of Sn/F Pre-Treatments on the Durability of Protective Coatings against Dentine Erosion/Abrasion.
PLoS One • 2015 • Vol. 10 (6)
For preventing erosive wear in dentine, coating with adhesives has been suggested as an alternative to fluoridation. However, clinical studies have revealed limited efficacy. As there is first eviden…
Ganss, C; Lussi, A; Naguib Attia, N
Increased Zn/Glutathione Levels and Higher Superoxide Dismutase-1 Activity as Biomarkers of Oxidative Stress in Women with Long-Term Dental Amalgam Fillings: Correlation between Mercury/Aluminium Levels (in Hair) and Antioxidant Systems in Plasma.
PLoS One • 2015 • Vol. 10 (6)
BACKGROUND: The induction of oxidative stress by Hg can affect antioxidant enzymes. However, epidemiological studies have failed to establish clear association between dental fillings presence and he…
Bravo-Gonzalez, L; Cabana-Munoz, M; Kyung, H
Can oral anaerobic bacteria cause adverse pregnancy outcomes?
Prilozi (Makedonska akademija na naukite i umetnostite. Oddelenie za medicinski nauki) • 2015 • Vol. 36 (1)
AIM: Maternal periodontal infection has been recognized as a risk factor for premature and low birthweight infants. It is suspected that pathogens causing periodontal disease may translocate to the a…
Andonova, I; Bego, I; Iliev, V
Evaluation of different in vitro testing methods for mechanical properties of veneer ceramics.
Prilozi (Makedonska akademija na naukite i umetnostite. Oddelenie za medicinski nauki) • 2015 • Vol. 36 (1)
Metal-ceramic and all-ceramic prosthetic restorations in the patient mouth are often damaged by esthetic and functional problems that reduce their success and longevity. AIM: To evaluate methods for …
Mijoska, A; Popovska, M
Dental Pulp: Correspondences and Contradictions between Clinical and Histological Diagnosis.
BioMed research international • 2015 • Vol. 2015
Dental pulp represents a specialized connective tissue enclosed by dentin and enamel, the most highly mineralized tissues of the body. Consequently, the direct examination as well as pathological eva…
Andrian, S; Caruntu, I; Giuroiu, C
[Clinical study on Qinghouyan lozenge in treatment of acute pharyngitis].
Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica • 2015 • Vol. 40 (2)
To evaluate the clinical efficacy and safety of Qinghouyan lozenge in the treatment of acute pharyngitis due to Lung-heat and Yin-deficiency, and compare with Qinghouyan oral Liquid. Totally 144 subj…
Guo, Y; Ruan, Y; Shi, K
Self-reported Oral Hygiene Habits in Smokers and Nonsmokers Diagnosed with Periodontal Disease.
Oral health & preventive dentistry • 2015 • Vol. 13 (3)
PURPOSE: To determine whether smokers report having less adequate oral hygiene habits than nonsmokers. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Using a 24-item questionnaire addressing both smoking and oral hygiene ha…
Giner, L; Kim, D; Levi, P
The effect of CPP-ACP and Nd:YAG laser on the bond strength of softened dentin.
Brazilian oral research • 2015 • Vol. 29
The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of CPP-ACP treatment and Nd:YAG laser on microtensile bond strength (microTBS) of softened dentin. Sixty samples were obtained from thirty soun…
Gutierrez, N; Kamozaki, M; Pagani, C
Evaluation of fine needle aspiration biopsy in oral cavity and head and neck region with different stains techniques.
Brazilian oral research • 2015 • Vol. 29
The present study aimed to evaluate the Fine Needle Aspiration Biopsy in different staining techniques in nodular lesions of the oral cavity and head and neck region, as their sensitivity, specificit…
Lemos, C; Pinto, D; Santos, A
Current State of Undergraduate Education in Oral Implantology in Japan.
The Bulletin of Tokyo Dental College • 2015 • Vol. 56 (2)
An anonymous questionnaire-based survey was used to determine the current state of and issues involved in undergraduate education in oral implantology at Tokyo Dental College. The participants compri…
Furuya, Y; Homma, S; Ito, T
Mechanical properties of orthodontic wires derived by instrumented indentation testing (IIT) according to ISO 14577.
Progress in orthodontics • 2015 • Vol. 16
BACKGROUND: The aim of this study was the characterization of mechanical properties of representative types of orthodontic wires employing instrumented indentation testing (IIT) according to ISO 1457…
Al Jabbari, Y; Eliades, G; Eliades, T
Endophthalmitis after tooth extraction in a patient with previous perforating eye injury.
The Pan African medical journal • 2015 • Vol. 20
The aim of this stuty is to describe a case of endophthalmitis after tooth extraction in a patient with previous perforating eye injury. 50 years old male patient attempted to our clinic with complai…
Ogurel, R; Ogurel, T; Onaran, Z
Sequential Cytokine-Induced Killer Cell Immunotherapy Enhances the Efficacy of the Gemcitabine Plus Cisplatin Chemotherapy Regimen for Metastatic Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma.
PLoS One • 2015 • Vol. 10 (6)
In this study, we investigated the efficacy of sequential cytokine-induced killer cell (CIK) immunotherapy with gemcitabine plus cisplatin (GC) regimen chemotherapy in metastatic nasopharyngeal carci…
Gu, M; Li, J; Li, Y
Maxillary Advancement for Unilateral Crossbite in a Patient with Sleep Apnea Syndrome.
Acta medica Okayama • 2015 • Vol. 69 (3)
This article reports the case of a 44-year-old male with skeletal Class III, Angle Class III malocclusion and unilateral crossbite with concerns about obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS), estheti…
Honjo, T; Hoshijima, M; Iida, S
Intra-Genomic Heterogeneity in 16S rRNA Genes in Strictly Anaerobic Clinical Isolates from Periodontal Abscesses.
PLoS One • 2015 • Vol. 10 (6)
BACKGROUND: Members of the genera Prevotella, Veillonella and Fusobacterium are the predominant culturable obligate anaerobic bacteria isolated from periodontal abscesses. When determining the cumula…
Chen, G; Chen, J; He, J
Perception of Personal Dental Appearance and Dental Aesthetic Index Score Among 18- to 20-year-old College Students in Rural South India.
Oral health & preventive dentistry • 2015 • Vol. 13 (6)
PURPOSE: To assess the correlation between self-perceived dental appearance and dental malocclusion among 18- to 20-year-old college students in Virajpet, Karnataka. MATERIALS AND METHODS: A stratifi…
Jain, J; Jain, V; Sequeira, P
Mutation Analysis of the Dimer Forming Domain of the Caspase 8 Gene in Oral Submucous Fibrosis and Squamous Cell Carcinomas.
Asian Pacific journal of cancer prevention : APJCP • 2015 • Vol. 16 (11)
BACKGROUND: Missense and frame-shift mutations within the dimer forming domain of the caspase 8 gene have been identified in several cancers. However, the genetic status of this region in precancerou…
Govindarajan, G; Kannan, K; Menon, U