Research Papers
Use of polyetheretherketone in the fabrication of a maxillary obturator prosthesis: a clinical report.
The Journal of prosthetic dentistry • 2014 • Vol. 112 (3)
To treat a patient who needed a replacement for a maxillary obturator prosthesis, a new obturator prosthesis was fabricated from polyetheretherketone (PEEK), a material often used in medicine but sel…
Brufau-de Barbera, M; Cabratosa-Termes, J; Costa-Palau, S
Effects of post core materials on stress distribution in the restoration of mandibular second premolars: a finite element analysis.
The Journal of prosthetic dentistry • 2014 • Vol. 112 (3)
STATEMENT OF PROBLEM: Previous studies have not resolved the question as to which post and core combination optimizes the stress distribution within the post restoration and tooth. PURPOSE: The purpo…
Durmus, G; Oyar, P
A comparison of the marginal fit of crowns fabricated with digital and conventional methods.
The Journal of prosthetic dentistry • 2014 • Vol. 112 (3)
STATEMENT OF PROBLEM: Little evidence is available with regard to the marginal fit of crowns fabricated with digital impressions and computer-aided design/computer-aided manufacturing technology in c…
Ng, J; Ruse, D; Wyatt, C
Transition from failing dentition to complete-arch implant rehabilitation with a staged approach: a 3-year clinical report.
The Journal of prosthetic dentistry • 2014 • Vol. 112 (3)
The transition of patients from failing dentition to complete-arch implant rehabilitation often means that the patient is rendered edentulous and has to wear a removable complete denture for a time. …
Chronopoulos, V; Papaspyridakos, P
Biomechanical evaluation of platform switching: different mismatch sizes, connection types, and implant protocols.
Journal of periodontology • 2014 • Vol. 85 (9)
BACKGROUND: It is not yet well understood to what extent different implant-abutment mismatch sizes and implant-abutment connection types may influence the peri-implant biomechanical environment of im…
Bezerra, F; Casati, M; Jaecques, S
Relationship between P561T and C422F polymorphisms in growth hormone receptor gene and mandibular prognathism.
The Angle orthodontist • 2014 • Vol. 84 (5)
OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the allele and genotype frequencies of the P561T and C422F polymorphic sites of the growth hormone receptor (GHR) gene and the relationship between mandibular prognathism (MP) …
Basciftci, F; Bayram, S; Kurar, E
Assessment of heat generation during implant insertion.
The Journal of prosthetic dentistry • 2014 • Vol. 112 (3)
STATEMENT OF PROBLEM: Many studies have investigated the heat generated during implant preparation, but data are needed to better predict heat generation during implant insertion. PURPOSE: The purpos…
Cankaya, S; Keskiner, I; Mercan, U
Intronic splicing mutations in PTCH1 cause Gorlin syndrome.
Familial cancer • 2014 • Vol. 13 (3)
Gorlin syndrome is an autosomal dominant disorder characterized by multiple early-onset basal cell carcinoma, odontogenic keratocysts and skeletal abnormalities. It is caused by heterozygous mutation…
Bholah, Z; Byers, H; Evans, D
Temporomandibular joint arthritis as an initial presentation of acute myeloid leukemia with myelodysplasia-related changes: a report of an unusual case.
Journal of oral and maxillofacial surgery : official journal of the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons • 2014 • Vol. 72 (9)
PURPOSE: Patients with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) often present with fatigue and severe pancytopenia. We report the case of a 68-year-old woman with no significant medical history who presented wit…
Brazelton, J; Louis, P; Peker, D
Peripheral facial palsy caused by neoplastic meningitis.
The Laryngoscope • 2014 • Vol. 124 (9)
OBJECTIVES/HYPOTHESIS: To describe the clinical presentation of peripheral facial palsy caused by neoplastic meningitis. STUDY DESIGN: Retrospective case series. METHODS: Retrospective review, includ…
Hiraumi, H; Ito, J; Sakamoto, T
Complete mouth reconstruction with implant-supported fixed partial dental prostheses fabricated with zirconia frameworks: a 4-year clinical follow-up.
The Journal of prosthetic dentistry • 2014 • Vol. 112 (3)
Few scientific reports regarding the success of complete mouth partial fixed dental prostheses frameworks fabricated with zirconia are available, especially when dental implants serve as the abutment…
Kattadiyil, M; Parciak, E; Puri, S
Eight-and-a-half syndrome: a rare presentation of pontine infarction.
Journal of stroke and cerebrovascular diseases : the official journal of National Stroke Association • 2014 • Vol. 23 (8)
"Eight-and-a-half" syndrome is "one-and-a-half" syndrome (conjugated horizontal gaze palsy and internuclear ophthalmoplegia) plus ipsilateral fascicular cranial nerve seventh palsy. This rare conditi…
Gopal, B; Khaseem, D; Kiran, P
Salvage surgery for local residual or recurrent pharyngeal cancer after radiotherapy or chemoradiotherapy.
The Laryngoscope • 2014 • Vol. 124 (9)
OBJECTIVES/HYPOTHESIS: Local residual or recurrent pharyngeal cancer after definitive radiotherapy (RT) or chemoradiotherapy (CRT) is correlated to poor prognosis. We analyzed the efficacy of salvage…
Ando, M; Asakage, T; Ebihara, Y
Hypodontia prevalence and pattern in women with epithelial ovarian cancer.
The Angle orthodontist • 2014 • Vol. 84 (5)
OBJECTIVE: To analyze the possible association between hypodontia and epithelial ovarian cancer (EOC), with the special interest in hypodontia pattern. MATERIALS AND METHODS: One hundred twenty women…
Cretnik, A; Fekonja, A; Takac, I
SAPHO syndrome revealed by sclerosing mandibular osteomyelitis.
Diagnostic and interventional imaging • 2014 • Vol. 95 (9)
Estivalet, L; Krause, D; Loffroy, R
Fibrosarcoma of the temporomandibular joint area: benefits of magnetic resonance imaging and computed tomography.
Oral surgery, oral medicine, oral pathology and oral radiology • 2014 • Vol. 118 (3)
Akiyama, H; Gamoh, S; Morita, S
Smile attractiveness of patients treated for congenitally missing maxillary lateral incisors as rated by dentists, laypersons, and the patients themselves.
The Journal of prosthetic dentistry • 2014 • Vol. 112 (3)
STATEMENT OF PROBLEM: Esthetic judgments can help dental professionals better understand how attentive people are to their own smiles and those of others. PURPOSE: The purpose of this study was to ev…
de-Marchi, L; Pascotto, R; Pini, N
A systematic review of transoral robotic surgery and radiotherapy for early oropharynx cancer: a systematic review.
The Laryngoscope • 2014 • Vol. 124 (9)
OBJECTIVES/HYPOTHESIS: To demonstrate the comparative effectiveness of transoral robotic surgery (TORS) to intensity modulated radiotherapy (IMRT) for early T-stage oropharyngeal cancer. DATA SOURCES…
Byrd, J; de Almeida, J; Duvvuri, U
Treatment of adult Class II division 2 patient with metal hypersensitivity.
The Angle orthodontist • 2014 • Vol. 84 (5)
This case report describes the orthodontic treatment of an adult female with an Angle Class II division 2 malocclusion with a severe deep bite and a congenitally missing lower incisor. The use of ava…
Haraguchi, S; Yamashiro, T
Subtotal glossectomy preserving half the tongue base prevents taste disorder in patients with tongue cancer.
International journal of oral and maxillofacial surgery • 2014 • Vol. 43 (9)
Most patients diagnosed with tongue carcinoma undergo surgical resection and reconstructive surgery to preserve tongue mobility and swallowing functions. Twenty-four patients who underwent a total or…
Hatano, T; Nishimura, R; Terao, Y