Research Papers
Detection of mutation-specific epidermal growth factor receptor (E746-A750del) and lack of detection of human papillomavirus in oral squamous cell carcinoma.
International journal of oral and maxillofacial surgery • 2014 • Vol. 43 (10)
The clinical impact of epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) (E746-A750del) mutation and human papillomavirus (HPV) in oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC) is unclear. EGFR (E746-A750del) expression…
Altaki, H; Grimm, M; Iftner, A
Assessment of the hamster cheek pouch as a model for radiation-induced oral mucositis, and evaluation of the protective effects of keratinocyte growth factor using this model.
International journal of radiation biology • 2014 • Vol. 90 (10)
PURPOSE: Oral mucositis induced by radiotherapy impacts quality of life. Previous studies have reported on the use of the hamster as a model for radiation-induced oral mucositis; however, details reg…
Araki, H; Nakajima, N; Nakanishi, M
Technology advancements in the diagnosis and treatment of peritonsillar abscess.
The American journal of emergency medicine • 2014 • Vol. 32 (10)
A 17 year-old man presented to the emergency department with signs and symptoms of a peritonsillar abscess. His trismus was sopronounced that it was too difficult to drain the abscess under dynamic u…
Falkoff, M; Gekle, R; Neufeldt, J
Assessing fit at the implant-abutment junction with a radiographic device that does not require access to the implant body.
The Journal of prosthetic dentistry • 2014 • Vol. 112 (4)
STATEMENT OF PROBLEM: Radiograph paralleling devices provide an excellent means of obtaining orthogonal radiographs for the evaluation of the fit of implant restorations. Unfortunately, the clinical …
Cheng, J; Finzen, F; Lin, K
Intensity-modulated radiotherapy for stage IVA/IVB nasopharyngeal carcinoma: clinical outcomes and patterns of failure in an endemic area in China.
Strahlentherapie und Onkologie : Organ der Deutschen Rontgengesellschaft ... [et al] • 2014 • Vol. 190 (11)
PURPOSE: The purpose of this study was to analyze the mode of relapse patterns and survival of 209 patients with stage IVA and IVB nasopharyngeal carcinoma (NPC). PATIENTS AND MATERIALS: A total of 2…
Chen, C; Deng, X; Guan, Y
Effects of soldering methods on tensile strength of a gold-palladium metal ceramic alloy.
The Journal of prosthetic dentistry • 2014 • Vol. 112 (4)
STATEMENT OF PROBLEM: The tensile strength obtained by conventional postceramic application soldering and laser postceramic welding may require more energy than microwave postceramic soldering, which…
Ghadhanfari, H; Khajah, H; Kim, H
Ramsay Hunt syndrome after cervical zoster in an immunocompetent patient.
Neurological sciences : official journal of the Italian Neurological Society and of the Italian Society of Clinical Neurophysiology • 2014 • Vol. 35 (10)
Ahn, S; Kim, J; Kwon, O
The effect of affect on memory of pain induced by tooth restoration.
International dental journal • 2014 • Vol. 64 (5)
OBJECTIVE: Memories of dental pain may influence both subsequent pain experiences during dental treatment and future decisions about whether to go to a dentist. The main aims of this study were to as…
Babel, P
Unilateral painless nasal ulceration.
Journal der Deutschen Dermatologischen Gesellschaft = Journal of the German Society of Dermatology : JDDG • 2014 • Vol. 12 (10)
Enk, A; Hadaschik, E; Hamsch, C
Facial onset sensory and motor neuronopathy (FOSMN) of childhood onset.
Muscle & nerve • 2014 • Vol. 50 (4)
Karakis, I; Srinivasan, J; Vucic, S
Approximal caries increment in adolescents in a low caries prevalence area in Sweden after a 3.5-year school-based fluoride varnish programme with Bifluorid 12 and Duraphat.
Community dentistry and oral epidemiology • 2014 • Vol. 42 (5)
OBJECTIVES: To evaluate approximal caries increment among 12- to 16-year-olds in a low caries prevalence area in Sweden after a 3.5-year school-based fluoride (F) varnish programme with Bifluorid 12 …
Bergstrom, E; Birkhed, D; Granlund, C
Hermeneutic phenomenological interpretations of patients with head and neck neoplasm experiences living with radiation-induced xerostomia: the price to pay?
European journal of oncology nursing : the official journal of European Oncology Nursing Society • 2014 • Vol. 18 (5)
PURPOSE: Patients with head and neck neoplasms often experience a number of persistent treatment related symptoms including xerostomia. The impact of xerostomia can be profound and wearing on the pat…
Charalambous, A
Does periodontal treatment influence clinical and biochemical measures for rheumatoid arthritis? A systematic review and meta-analysis.
Seminars in arthritis and rheumatism • 2014 • Vol. 44 (2)
OBJECTIVE: Periodontitis is a potential risk factor for rheumatoid arthritis (RA). This systematic review considers the evidence for whether non-surgical treatment of periodontitis in RA patients has…
Bartold, P; Bright, R; Kaur, S
MDR1 C3435T polymorphism associated with the development of clinical features in Behcet's disease in Iranian Azeri Turkish patients.
International journal of dermatology • 2014 • Vol. 53 (10)
BACKGROUND: Behcet's disease (BD) is a systemic vasculitis of unknown cause with a higher prevalence along the ancient Silk Road. Behcet's occasional familial aggregation and its close association wi…
Bonyadi, M; Gholizadeh, M; Soltan-Ali, M
Clinicopathologic correlation: a mixed radio-opaque and radiolucent lesion of the posterior maxilla.
Oral surgery, oral medicine, oral pathology and oral radiology • 2014 • Vol. 118 (4)
Barber, J; Park, C; Said-Al-Naief, N
Assessment of occlusion after placement of stainless steel crowns in children - a pilot study.
Journal of oral rehabilitation • 2014 • Vol. 41 (10)
Many stainless steel crowns (SSCs) disrupt the occlusion in children, but stabilisation appears to occur within a short period post-placement. The extent and mechanism of these short-term occlusal ch…
Gallagher, S; O'Connell, A; O'Connell, B
Vestibular evoked myogenic potentials in Bell's palsy.
Neurological sciences : official journal of the Italian Neurological Society and of the Italian Society of Clinical Neurophysiology • 2014 • Vol. 35 (10)
The aim of the present study was to evaluate vestibular nerve involvement in patients with Bell's palsy with ocular and cervical vestibular evoked myogenic potentials (oVEMP and cVEMP). Ten patients …
Adamec, I; Habek, M; Krbot Skoric, M
Pharyngeal weakness and upper esophageal sphincter opening in patients with unilateral vocal fold immobility.
The Laryngoscope • 2014 • Vol. 124 (10)
OBJECTIVES/HYPOTHESIS: To evaluate pharyngeal strength and upper esophageal sphincter opening in patients with unilateral vocal fold immobility (UVFI). STUDY DESIGN: Case control study. METHODS: Char…
Belafsky, P; Domer, A; Leonard, R
Facial reanimation with masseteric to facial nerve transfer: a three-dimensional longitudinal quantitative evaluation.
Journal of plastic, reconstructive & aesthetic surgery : JPRAS • 2014 • Vol. 67 (10)
Facial paralysis is a severe pathological condition, negatively affecting patients' quality of life. The altered tone and mobility of the mimetic musculature provoke both functional and morphological…
Annoni, I; Biglioli, F; Colombo, V
A viscous lidocaine mouthwash is no better than placebo for improving oral intake in children with painful mouth ulcers.
Evidence-based medicine • 2014 • Vol. 19 (5)
Coudert, A; Descroix, V