Research Papers
Objective and subjective outcome in 42 patients after treatment of sialolithiasis by transoral incision of Warthon's duct: a retrospective middle-term follow-up study.
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 (11)
In this retrospective follow-up study, we present the middle-term results of transoral removal of submandibular calculi by incision in the floor of the mouth together with a patient satisfaction surv…
Juul, M; Wagner, N
Effects of professional oral health care on elderly: randomized trial.
International journal of dental hygiene • 2014 • Vol. 12 (4)
OBJECTIVE: To better understand the role of the professional oral health care for elderly in improving geriatric oral health, the effects of short-term professional oral health care (once per week fo…
Hagiwara, Y; Haruta, N; Morino, T
Cyclosporine A induces connective tissue growth factor expression in human gingival fibroblasts: suppression by epigallocatechin-3-gallate.
Journal of the Formosan Medical Association = Taiwan yi zhi • 2014 • Vol. 113 (11)
BACKGROUND/PURPOSE: Transforming growth factor-beta (TGF-beta) plays an important role in the pathogenesis of cyclosporine A (CsA)-induced gingival overgrowth (GO). Connective tissue growth factor (C…
Chang, H; Chen, C; Deng, Y
Coffin-Siris Syndrome with obesity, macrocephaly, hepatomegaly and hyperinsulinism caused by a mutation in the ARID1B gene.
European journal of human genetics : EJHG • 2014 • Vol. 22 (11)
Coffin-Siris Syndrome (CSS, MIM 135900) is a rare genetic disorder, and mutations in ARID1B were recently shown to cause CSS. In this study, we report a novel ARID1B mutation identified by whole-exom…
Kals, M; Kivistik, P; Metspalu, A
Unilateral peripheral corneal ectasia following Bell's palsy.
Clinical & experimental ophthalmology • 2014 • Vol. 42 (8)
Downie, L
Antioxidant enzyme levels in pathogenesis of oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC).
Drug research • 2014 • Vol. 64 (11)
Increased oxidative stress and altered anti-oxidant defense systems have been implicated in the pathogenesis of several diseases including cancer. Therefore, the aim of our study is to evaluate the a…
An, L; Bao, Y; Huo, W
Facial nerve palsy caused by parotid abscess in an infant.
Indian journal of pediatrics • 2014 • Vol. 81 (11)
Anitha, C; Chavan, A; Kumar, K
Influence of surface layer on mechanical and corrosion properties of nickel-titanium orthodontic wires.
The Angle orthodontist • 2014 • Vol. 84 (6)
OBJECTIVE: To analyze the effect of various coating formulations on the mechanical and corrosion properties of nickel-titanium (NiTi) orthodontic wires. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Uncoated, rhodium-coate…
Barsic, G; Curkovic, H; Katic, V
Assessment of pharyngeal airway volume in adolescent patients affected by bilateral cleft lip and palate using cone beam computed tomography.
The Angle orthodontist • 2014 • Vol. 84 (6)
OBJECTIVE: To test the null hypothesis that there were no significant differences for pharyngeal airway volumes between the adolescent patients affected by bilateral cleft lip and palate (BCLP) and w…
Buyuk, S; Celikoglu, M; Ersoz, M
Role of lubricants on friction between self-ligating brackets and archwires.
The Angle orthodontist • 2014 • Vol. 84 (6)
OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the effect of different lubricants on friction between orthodontic brackets and archwires. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Active (Quick, Forestadent) and passive (Damon 3MX, Ormco) sel…
Amaral, F; Basting, R; Franca, F
Is there a trend of decreasing prevalence of TMD-related symptoms with ageing among the elderly?
Acta odontologica Scandinavica • 2014 • Vol. 72 (8)
OBJECTIVE: Older adults have not been studied as much as younger ones regarding prevalence of TMD-related symptoms. The aim was to assess the prevalence of TMD-related symptoms in two population samp…
Carlsson, G; Ekback, G; Johansson, A
Periodic fever, aphthous stomatitis, pharyngitis and cervical adenopathy syndrome is associated with activation of GM-CSF and burst-like expression of IL-8 in peripheral blood.
Modern rheumatology • 2014 • Vol. 24 (6)
INTRODUCTION: Periodic fever, aphthous stomatitis, pharyngitis and cervical adenopathy (PFAPA) is an autoinflammatory syndrome characterized by periodic fever with aphthous stomatitis, cervical lymph…
Amir, J; Harel, L; Israeli, M
Surgical treatment for recurrent solitary fibrous tumor invading atlas.
Head & neck • 2014 • Vol. 36 (11)
BACKGROUND: Solitary fibrous tumor (SFT), a rare neoplasm, usually originates in the pleura. Extrapleural SFTs occasionally occur in the head and neck. METHODS: In this study, the extirpation of a ra…
Itoh, T; Kakutani, K; Kanzawa, M
Relationship between pretreatment case complexity and orthodontic clinical outcomes determined by the American Board of Orthodontics criteria.
The Angle orthodontist • 2014 • Vol. 84 (6)
OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the relationship between pretreatment case complexity and orthodontic treatment outcomes. MATERIALS AND METHODS: The total sample contained 1693 cases (853 females and 840 male…
Cansunar, H; Uysal, T
Characterization of the bone matrix and its contribution to tooth loss in human cadaveric mandibles.
Acta odontologica Scandinavica • 2014 • Vol. 72 (8)
OBJECTIVE: It is uncertain as to what extent the major bone matrix constituents, mineral and collagen, show inter-individual variation and dependence on age and sex in jawbones. The purpose of this s…
Katafuchi, M; Makino, M; Matsuura, T
Comparison of shear test methods for evaluating the bond strength of resin cement to zirconia ceramic.
Acta odontologica Scandinavica • 2014 • Vol. 72 (8)
OBJECTIVE: This study compared the sensitivity of three shear test methods for measuring the shear bond strength (SBS) of resin cement to zirconia ceramic and evaluated the effects of surface treatme…
Chae, S; Cho, B; Han, G
Combined cutaneous rotation flap and myomucosal tongue flap for reconstruction of an upper lip defect.
Actas dermo-sifiliograficas • 2014 • Vol. 105 (9)
Gonzalez-Sixto, B; Massa, A; Otero-Rivas, M
Effect of Lithothamnium sp and calcium supplements in strain- and infection-induced bone resorption.
The Angle orthodontist • 2014 • Vol. 84 (6)
OBJECTIVE: To investigate the effect of Lithothamnium sp (LTT) supplement, a calcium-rich alga widely used for mineral reposition, on strain-induced (orthodontic tooth movement [OTM]) and infection-i…
Andrade, I; da Gloria Souza, D; da Silva, T
Associated factors to erosive tooth wear and its impact on quality of life in children with cerebral palsy.
Special care in dentistry : official publication of the American Association of Hospital Dentists, the Academy of Dentistry for the Handicapped, and the American Society for Geriatric Dentistry • 2014 • Vol. 34 (6)
To evaluate the presence and associated factors of erosive tooth wear (ETW) in children with cerebral palsy (CP), as well as its impact on the oral health-related quality of life (OHRQoL). Parents of…
Abanto, J; Bonecker, M; Ciamponi, A
Is there an association between periodontitis and hypertension?
Current cardiology reviews • 2014 • Vol. 10 (4)
Cardiovascular diseases are the leading cause of deaths. Also, cardiovascular risk factors start the atherosclerotic process, which leads to cardiovascular diseases. Nowadays, periodontal disease can…
Macedo Paizan, M; Vilela-Martin, J