Research Papers
Preprosthetic minor tooth movement with thermoplastic appliances and interproximal stripping: a clinical report.
The Journal of prosthetic dentistry • 2014 • Vol. 112 (5)
This clinical report describes preprosthodontic minor tooth movement with serial thermoplastic appliances and interproximal stripping. A patient with rotated and labially tipped anterior teeth sought…
Cho, S
[Prevalence and clinical characteristics of oral bony outgrowth in a Moroccan population].
Revue de stomatologie, de chirurgie maxillo-faciale et de chirurgie orale • 2014 • Vol. 115 (5)
OBJECTIVES: Oral bony outgrowths (OBOs) are localized bony protuberances that arise from the cortical plate. Various types of OBOs have been described, the precise designation of which depends on ana…
Azaroual, M; Berrada, S; Chbicheb, S
Cost analysis of mandibular distraction versus tracheostomy in neonates with Pierre Robin sequence.
Otolaryngology--head and neck surgery : official journal of American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery • 2014 • Vol. 151 (5)
OBJECTIVE: To evaluate costs associated with surgical treatment for neonates with Pierre Robin sequence (PRS). STUDY DESIGN: Retrospective cohort study. SETTING: Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medica…
Gordon, C; Hopkin, R; Karlea, A
Assessing change in quality of life using the Oral Health Impact Profile (OHIP) in patients with different dentofacial deformities undergoing orthognathic surgery: a before and after comparison.
International journal of oral and maxillofacial surgery • 2014 • Vol. 43 (11)
Dentofacial deformities and their treatment have physical and psychological repercussions on quality of life (QOL). Seventy-four patients were evaluated preoperatively (T0) and at 4-6 months postoper…
Becker, O; de Oliveira, R; Goelzer, J
Outcome of osseointegrated dental implants in double-barrel and vertically distracted fibula osteoseptocutaneous free flaps for segmental mandibular defect reconstruction.
Plastic and reconstructive surgery • 2014 • Vol. 134 (5)
BACKGROUND: Osseointegrated dental implants in double-barrel, or single-barrel and then vertically distracted, fibula osteoseptocutaneous free flaps can achieve segmental mandibular reconstruction, d…
Chang, Y; Hsu, Y; Shen, Y
Severe cutaneous adverse reactions in a local hospital setting: a 5-year retrospective study.
International journal of dermatology • 2014 • Vol. 53 (11)
BACKGROUND: Severe cutaneous adverse reactions (SCAR) are rare but important causes of morbidity and mortality. Stevens-Johnson syndrome (SJS), Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis (TEN), and drug reaction wit…
Aw, C; Su, P
Embryonic expression of EphA receptor genes in mice supports their candidacy for involvement in cleft lip and palate.
Developmental dynamics : an official publication of the American Association of Anatomists • 2014 • Vol. 243 (11)
BACKGROUND: Eph receptors, comprising the A- and B-subfamilies, are the largest family of receptor tyrosine kinases in the mammalian genome, and their function is critical for morphogenesis in a vari…
Agrawal, P; Bush, J; Kim, S
Monitoring the effectiveness of root canal procedures on endotoxin levels found in teeth with chronic apical periodontitis.
Journal of applied oral science : revista FOB • 2014 • Vol. 22 (6)
OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to monitor the effectiveness of root canal procedures by using different irrigants and intracanal medication on endotoxin levels found in root canals of teeth wit…
Ferraz, C; Gomes, B; Marinho, A
Wear properties of a novel resin composite compared to human enamel and other restorative materials.
Operative dentistry • 2014 • Vol. 39 (6)
The purpose of this in vitro study was to compare the two-body wear resistance of human enamel, a pressable glass-ceramic (Imagine PressX), a type 3 gold alloy (Aurocast8), three resins composites cu…
D'Arcangelo, C; De Angelis, F; Gattone, M
Retrospective review of Stevens-Johnson syndrome/toxic epidermal necrolysis treatment comparing intravenous immunoglobulin with cyclosporine.
Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology • 2014 • Vol. 71 (5)
BACKGROUND: Stevens-Johnson syndrome (SJS) and toxic epidermal necrolysis (TEN) are mucocutaneous reactions, typically to medications, that are associated with a high patient mortality. Controversy e…
Dutz, J; Kirchhof, M; Miliszewski, M
Adenoid cystic carcinoma of the maxillary sinus: a clinical-pathological report of 10 years of experience from a single institution.
International journal of oral and maxillofacial surgery • 2014 • Vol. 43 (11)
Adenoid cystic carcinoma (ACC) is the most common malignant salivary gland tumour of the maxillary sinus. The present study describes 24 cases seen over a period of 10 years at the Brazilian National…
Andrade, M; Cardoso, S; de Faria, P
Rituximab in primary Sjogren's syndrome: a ten-year journey.
Lupus • 2014 • Vol. 23 (13)
Primary Sjogren's syndrome (pSS) is an autoimmune disorder affecting exocrine glands and characterized in most cases by a rather mild clinical picture. However, a subgroup of pSS patients experience …
Alunno, A; Bartoloni, E; Carubbi, F
EGFR signaling downstream of EGF regulates migration, invasion, and MMP secretion of immortalized cells derived from human ameloblastoma.
Tumour biology : the journal of the International Society for Oncodevelopmental Biology and Medicine • 2014 • Vol. 35 (11)
Ameloblastoma is an odontogenic tumor characterized by local invasiveness and frequent recurrence. The surrounding stroma, composed of different cell types and extracellular matrix (ECM), may influen…
Boccardo, E; da Rosa, M; da Silva Kataoka, M
Ultrastructural and immunohistochemical study of the effect of sodium alendronate in the progression of experimental periodontitis in rats.
Microscopy research and technique • 2014 • Vol. 77 (11)
The aim of the present research was to investigate the ultrastructural aspects and the immunoexpression of receptor activator of NFkappaB ligand (RANKL) and osteoprotegerin (OPG) on experimental peri…
Arana-Chavez, V; Bradaschia-Correa, V; Ferreira, L
Association of CCL5 and CCR5 gene polymorphisms with periodontitis in Taiwanese.
Journal of periodontology • 2014 • Vol. 85 (11)
BACKGROUND: It has been suggested that genetic factors may predispose individuals to periodontal diseases. The present case-control study aims to test whether the -403 single nucleotide polymorphism …
Chiang, C; Chiu, H; Fu, E
Pediatric mandibular reconstruction following resection of oral squamous cell carcinoma: a case report.
American journal of otolaryngology • 2014 • Vol. 35 (6)
PURPOSE: Squamous cell carcinoma is a common entity among adult head and neck cancer patients, with many requiring reconstruction post resection. Conversely, this entity is rare among children with m…
Petersen, D; Samant, S; Smith, A
Anterolateral thigh adipofascial flap in mucosal reconstruction.
JAMA facial plastic surgery • 2014 • Vol. 16 (6)
IMPORTANCE: This study describes a reliable technique for mucosal reconstruction of large defects using components of a common free flap technique. OBJECTIVE: To review the harvest technique and the …
Fritz, M; Haffey, T; Revenaugh, P
Influence of light curing units and fluoride mouthrinse on morphological surface and color stability of a nanofilled composite resin.
Microscopy research and technique • 2014 • Vol. 77 (11)
Composite resin is a dental material susceptible to color change over time which limits the longevity of restorations made with this material. The influence of light curing units and different fluori…
Botta, A; Campos, J; De Oliveira, A
Dental prosthetist experience with oral mucosal screening and referral.
Quintessence international (Berlin, Germany : 1985) • 2014 • Vol. 45 (10)
OBJECTIVES: This study aimed to investigate dental prosthetists' experiences with screening and referral for suspicious oral mucosal pathology. METHOD AND MATERIALS: Questionnaires regarding oral muc…
Allen, K; Farah, C
Conservative restorations combined with gingival zenith contour technique.
Quintessence international (Berlin, Germany : 1985) • 2014 • Vol. 45 (10)
The symmetry, shape, contour, and size of teeth play an important role in the esthetics of the anterior maxillary region of the mouth. However, abnormalities in symmetry and contour can considerably …
Bocabella, L; Miranda, M; Rigolin Ferreira, F