Research Papers
The quality of online information regarding dental implants.
British dental journal • 2014 • Vol. 217 (9)
AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: To analyse the quality of online information available to patients regarding dental implants. DESIGN: Cross sectional survey.Setting The websites analysed were UK based, owned by…
Ali, S; Patel, N; Woodmason, K
Neoadjuvant treatment combined with planned surgery in laryngeal function preservation for locally advanced pyriform sinus carcinoma.
The Journal of craniofacial surgery • 2014 • Vol. 25 (6)
OBJECTIVES: This study aimed to determine the efficacy and feasibility of preoperative radiotherapy with or without chemotherapy (XRT) followed by surgery of locally advanced pyriform sinus carcinoma…
Fan, C; Tu, G; Wang, X
Does contribution of extended vomer flap to palatoplasty affects speech results.
The Journal of craniofacial surgery • 2014 • Vol. 25 (6)
Development of normal speech is the primary goal of successful palatoplasty. The purpose of this study was to determine the importance of the contribution of vomer flap to palatoplasty procedure for …
Calis, M; Ekin, O; Icen, M
General and stomatologic aspects of bardet-biedl syndrome.
The Journal of craniofacial surgery • 2014 • Vol. 25 (6)
OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this study is to present a clinical report of a patient with Bardet-Biedl syndrome, aiming to help the dentist to identify the general aspects, systemic changes, alterations…
Ferreira do Amaral, C; Logar, G; Parisi, A
Evaluation of radiographic features of embedded primary molar roots in adult Turkish population.
Nigerian journal of clinical practice • 2014 • Vol. 17 (6)
BACKGROUND: The roots of primary molars were found in the permanent dentition without symptoms on the clinical or radiographic examination. However, their incidence could not be achieved on the curre…
Aktan, A; Ciftci, M; Hastar, E
Prosthodontic management of maxillectomy patients with dental implants in residual zygomatic bone: a preliminary report.
The International journal of prosthodontics • 2014 • Vol. 27 (6)
PURPOSE: This report describes the 3-year follow-up of clinical and radiographic evaluation of soft and hard tissue outcomes for dental implants placed in residual zygoma in patients with surgical re…
El-Sayed, W; Gad, M; Medra, A
A clinical comparative study of Cadiax Compact II and intraoral records using wax and addition silicone.
The International journal of prosthodontics • 2014 • Vol. 27 (6)
Evaluation of mandibular movements is necessary to form the occlusal anatomical contour, analyze the temporomandibular joint status, and evaluate the patient's occlusion. This clinical study was cond…
Ahangari, A; Ghodsi, S; Pour, S
Surface porosity of stone casts resulting from immersion of addition silicone rubber impressions in disinfectant solutions.
The International journal of prosthodontics • 2014 • Vol. 27 (6)
This study investigated the effects of immersion of addition silicone rubber impressions in disinfectant solutions on the surface porosity of the resulting stone casts. Five brands of type 2 and 3 ad…
Hiraguchi, H; Hirose, H; Kaketani, M
Using acrylic resin tooth veneers in patients with an abnormal jaw relationship: a case report.
The International journal of prosthodontics • 2014 • Vol. 27 (6)
This case report describes and evaluates a method of arranging artificial teeth in patients with an abnormal jaw relationship in which a wider maxillary arch opposes a narrower mandibular arch. First…
Lan, Y; Lin, L; Tu, C
Theoretical role of adjunctive implant positional support in stress distribution of distal-extension mandibular removable partial dentures.
The International journal of prosthodontics • 2014 • Vol. 27 (6)
This preliminary study evaluated the adjunctive supporting role of diverse implant positions on stress distribution in a Class I removable partial denture (RPD) design. Nine three-dimensional finite …
Chen, S; Li, Z; Shen, S
Increased serum levels of macrophage inflammatory protein-3alpha and cystatin a predict a poor prognosis of nasopharyngeal carcinoma.
Medicine • 2014 • Vol. 93 (22)
This study was aimed to investigate the roles of serum macrophage inflammatory protein-3alpha (MIP-3alpha) and cystatin A in nasopharyngeal carcinoma (NPC) prognosis.The serum levels of MIP-3alpha an…
Cai, Y; Gao, J; Li, J
History of periodontitis as a risk factor for long-term survival of dental implants: a meta-analysis.
The International journal of oral & maxillofacial implants • 2014 • Vol. 29 (6)
PURPOSE: The authors conducted a meta-analysis to determine the effect of a history of periodontitis on the long-term survival of dental implants. MATERIALS AND METHODS: An electronic search of PubMe…
Deng, M; Li, G; Liu, L
Parameters determining micromotion at the implant-abutment interface.
The International journal of oral & maxillofacial implants • 2014 • Vol. 29 (6)
PURPOSE: Micromotion at the implant-abutment level has been reported to be a major determinant of longterm implant success, as technical problems ranging from screw loosening to screw fracture may oc…
Karl, M; Taylor, T
Comparing pink and white esthetic scores to layperson perception in the single-tooth implant patient.
The International journal of oral & maxillofacial implants • 2014 • Vol. 29 (6)
PURPOSE: The pink esthetic score (PES) and white esthetic score (WES) are tools utilized to objectively evaluate single-tooth implant restorations (STIR) in the esthetic zone.1 A questionnaire study …
Jones, A; Martin, W
Alveolar ridge reconstruction with titanium mesh: a three-dimensional evaluation of factors affecting bone augmentation.
The International journal of oral & maxillofacial implants • 2014 • Vol. 29 (6)
PURPOSE: To evaluate the three-dimensional (3D) reconstruction of atrophic alveolar ridges using titanium mesh (Ti-mesh) and its correlation with the extent and timing of mesh exposure and amount of …
Corinaldesi, G; Lizio, G; Marchetti, C
Follow-up study of implants with turned or oxidized surfaces placed after sinus augmentation.
The International journal of oral & maxillofacial implants • 2014 • Vol. 29 (6)
PURPOSE: To compare long-term survival and clinical outcomes of endosseous implants with different surface characteristics in patients with sinus elevation procedures, autologous bone grafting, and d…
Jungner, M; Legrell, P; Lundgren, S
Biomechanical factors associated with mandibular cantilevers: analysis with three-dimensional finite element models.
The International journal of oral & maxillofacial implants • 2014 • Vol. 29 (6)
PURPOSE: Although the risks of using a cantilever to treat missing teeth have been described, the mechanisms remain unclear. This study aimed to reveal these mechanisms from a biomechanical perspecti…
Gonda, T; Ikebe, K; Maeda, Y
Prevalence and severity of plaque-induced gingivitis in a Saudi adult population.
Saudi medical journal • 2014 • Vol. 35 (11)
OBJECTIVES: To evaluate the prevalence and severity of plaque-induced gingivitis among a Saudi adult population in Riyadh region. METHODS: Three hundred and eighty-five eligible participants in this …
Azzeghaiby, S; Hammad, M; Idrees, M
Gingival biotype in relation to incisors' inclination and position.
Saudi medical journal • 2014 • Vol. 35 (11)
OBJECTIVES: To study the association between gingival biotypes and inclination and position of the maxillary and mandibular incisors. METHODS: This cross-sectional study included 142 consecutive orth…
Al-Zahrani, M; Zawawi, K
Resorbable dome device and guided bone regeneration: an alternative bony defect treatment around implants. A case series.
The International journal of periodontics & restorative dentistry • 2014 • Vol. 34 (6)
This case series presents the use of a resorbable "dome device" made of a slow, long-lasting resorbable suturing material to support the barrier creating and maintaining a secluded space to promote b…
Galletti, P; Parma-Benfenati, S; Roncati, M