Research Papers
Ceramic implants (Y-TZP): are they a viable alternative to titanium implants for the support of overdentures? A randomized clinical trial.
Clinical oral implants research • 2014 • Vol. 25 (12)
OBJECTIVE: The objective of this study was to assess 1-year clinical success of one-piece zirconia implants compared with similar-design titanium implants, in the context of a novel protocol for impl…
Atieh, M; Duncan, W; Ma, S
Impact of a customised dietary intervention on antioxidant status, dietary intakes and periodontal indices in patients with adult periodontitis.
Journal of human nutrition and dietetics : the official journal of the British Dietetic Association • 2014 • Vol. 27 (6)
BACKGROUND: Dietary modification may be important in the prevention and control of chronic adult periodontitis. The role of promoting an adequate consumption of fruits, vegetables and whole grains in…
Heasman, P; Moynihan, P; Seal, C
Radiologic assessment and frequency of idiopathic osteosclerosis of jawbones: an interpopulation comparison.
Acta radiologica (Stockholm, Sweden : 1987) • 2014 • Vol. 55 (10)
BACKGROUND: Idiopathic osteosclerosis is a localized growth of compact bone with an unknown cause. This asymptomatic lesion is an insignificant finding and as such requires no treatment. It should be…
Anvari, M; Azimi, F; Moshfeghi, M
Multi-organ injuries caused by lipopolysaccharide-induced periodontal inflammation in rats: role of melatonin.
Journal of periodontal research • 2014 • Vol. 49 (6)
BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE: Periodontitis, a chronic inflammatory disease caused by oral bacterial infection, is considered to be a risk factor for systemic diseases including diabetes mellitus, bacter…
Acikgoz, S; Akpolat, M; Baba, F
Effect evaluation of an oral health promotion intervention in preschool children.
European journal of public health • 2014 • Vol. 24 (6)
OBJECTIVE: This study evaluates the effectiveness of a multi-component oral health intervention in preschool children in a non-randomized intervention study with a complementary baseline control. MET…
Bogaerts, K; Declerck, D; Hoppenbrouwers, K
The relationship between matrix metalloproteinases (MMP-3, -8, -9) in serum and peripheral lymphocytes (CD8+ , CD56+ ) in Down syndrome children with gingivitis.
Journal of periodontal research • 2014 • Vol. 49 (6)
BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE: Altered immune response may be a major contributor to periodontal disease in Down syndrome. This study investigated the relationship between peripheral lymphocytes and matri…
Concha Quezada, H; Modeer, T; Tsilingaridis, G
Effectiveness of high-fluoride toothpaste on enamel demineralization during orthodontic treatment-a multicenter randomized controlled trial.
European journal of orthodontics • 2014 • Vol. 36 (6)
OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the effectiveness of daily tooth brushing with high-fluoride toothpaste on white spot lesion (WSL) formation in adolescents during treatment with fixed orthodontic appliances (…
Bondemark, L; Sonesson, M; Twetman, S
Morphologic characteristics, location, and associated complications of maxillary and mandibular supernumerary teeth as evaluated using cone beam computed tomography.
European journal of orthodontics • 2014 • Vol. 36 (6)
OBJECTIVES: To evaluate the location and morphologic characteristics of supernumerary teeth and to assess the frequency and extent of root resorption of adjacent teeth using cone beam computed tomogr…
Bornstein, M; Katsaros, C; Kloukos, D
Late onset imatinib-induced Stevens-Johnson syndrome.
Journal of oncology pharmacy practice : official publication of the International Society of Oncology Pharmacy Practitioners • 2014 • Vol. 20 (6)
Imatinib, a BCR-ABL tyrosine kinase inhibitor, is known to cause mild to moderate cutaneous reactions in up to approximately 20% of patients. It rarely causes severe reactions, such as Stevens-Johnso…
Bois, E; Farooq, U; Holle, L
Oral malignant acanthosis nigricans associated with endometrial adenocarcinoma.
International journal of oral science • 2014 • Vol. 6 (4)
We report a 59-year-old patient with malignant acanthosis nigricans associated with metastasis of endometrial carcinoma. The patient presented papillomatosis lesions that appeared to be benign on mul…
Chen, G; Chu, H; Li, J
Topical treatment with probiotic Lactobacillus brevis CD2 inhibits experimental periodontal inflammation and bone loss.
Journal of periodontal research • 2014 • Vol. 49 (6)
BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE: An increasing body of evidence suggests that the use of probiotic bacteria is a promising intervention approach for the treatment of inflammatory diseases with a polymicrobi…
Hajishengallis, G; Maekawa, T
Matrix metalloproteinase-7 and matrix metalloproteinase-25 in oral tongue squamous cell carcinoma.
Head & neck • 2014 • Vol. 36 (12)
BACKGROUND: Predicting the clinical course of early-stage oral tongue squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) is challenging. As matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs) are enzymes associated with invasion, metastasi…
Atula, T; Haglund, C; Hagstrom, J
Six-month results following treatment of aggressive periodontitis with antimicrobial photodynamic therapy or amoxicillin and metronidazole.
Clinical oral investigations • 2014 • Vol. 18 (9)
OBJECTIVE: The use of antibacterial photodynamic therapy (aPDT) additionally to scaling and root planing (SRP) has been shown to positively influence the clinical outcomes. However, at present, it is…
Arweiler, N; Auschill, T; Dolinska, E
Association study between clinicopathological variables and periodontal breakdown in gingival pyogenic granuloma.
Clinical oral investigations • 2014 • Vol. 18 (9)
OBJECTIVE: The aim was to investigate a possible association between the immunoexpression of interleukin (IL)-4 and clinicopathological parameters with the periodontal breakdown observed in gingival …
Gonzalez-Perez, L; Isaza-Guzman, D; Tobon-Arroyave, S
Awareness about oral cancer among dental postgraduate students in the State of Andhra Pradesh, India.
Journal of cancer education : the official journal of the American Association for Cancer Education • 2014 • Vol. 29 (4)
The aim of the study was to evaluate the knowledge and awareness of dental postgraduate students regarding risk factors, signs of oral cancer, and treatment plan and post treatment complications. A q…
Geethika, V; Khaitan, T; Kumar, B
Forkhead box P3-positive regulatory T-cells and interleukin 17-positive T-helper 17 cells in chronic inflammatory periodontal disease.
Journal of periodontal research • 2014 • Vol. 49 (6)
BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE: The role of two recently identified and closely related T-helper cell subsets - regulatory T-cells [Tregs; forkhead box P3-positive (FOXP3(+) )] and Th17 cells [interleukin-…
Coates, D; Hussaini, H; Milne, T
Effects of retinoic acid on proliferation and gene expression of cleft and non-cleft palatal keratinocytes.
European journal of orthodontics • 2014 • Vol. 36 (6)
BACKGROUND: Retinoic acid (RA) is a key regulator of embryonic development and linked to several birth defects including cleft lip and palate (CLP). The aim was to investigate the effects of RA on pr…
Ackermans, M; Bloemen, M; Carels, C
Analysis of anterior dentoalveolar and perioral aesthetic characteristics and their impact on the decision to undergo a Phase II orthodontic treatment.
European journal of orthodontics • 2014 • Vol. 36 (6)
OBJECTIVES: Researchers have conducted extensive studies regarding dentoalveolar factors that affect anterior dental aesthetics; however, there is no consensus regarding how these factors affect orth…
Flores-Mir, C; Heo, G; Major, P
Brush biopsy with DNA-image cytometry: a useful and noninvasive method for monitoring malignant transformation of potentially malignant oral disorders.
European archives of oto-rhino-laryngology : official journal of the European Federation of Oto-Rhino-Laryngological Societies (EUFOS) : affiliated with the German Society for Oto-Rhino-Laryngology - Head and Neck Surgery • 2014 • Vol. 271 (12)
Oral and pharyngeal cancer is the sixth most common cancer worldwide, the 5-year survival rate has not yet increased. A key factor in rates not having improved is the lack of early detection. This st…
Fan, Y; Gu, N; Ma, J
Impact of extracorporeal shock wave therapy (ESWT) on orthodontic tooth movement-a randomized clinical trial.
Clinical oral investigations • 2014 • Vol. 18 (9)
OBJECTIVES: This randomized clinical trial investigated the effect of extracorporeal shock waves on the amount of orthodontic tooth movement and periodontal parameters. MATERIAL AND METHODS: Twenty-s…
Arnhart, C; Bantleon, H; Falkensammer, F