Research Papers
Polymerization efficiency and flexural strength of low-stress restorative composites.
Dental materials : official publication of the Academy of Dental Materials • 2014 • Vol. 30 (6)
OBJECTIVES: To assess depth of cure (DOC), degree of conversion (DC), and flexural strength (FS) of several resin composites with low-stress behavior. METHODS: SonicFill (Kerr), SureFil((R)) SDR (Den…
Cadenaro, M; Ferrari, M; Fontanive, L
Fluorescence spectroscopy for the detection of potentially malignant disorders and squamous cell carcinoma of the oral cavity.
Photodiagnosis and photodynamic therapy • 2014 • Vol. 11 (2)
Oral cancer is a public health problem with relevant incidence in the world population. The affected patient usually presents advanced stage disease and the consequence of this delay is a reduction i…
Azevedo, L; Correr, W; Francisco, A
The effect of saliva substitutes on enamel erosion in vitro.
Journal of dentistry • 2014 • Vol. 42 (6)
OBJECTIVES: To investigate the effect of saliva substitutes on enamel erosion in vitro. METHODS: A total of 204 bovine enamel samples were embedded in acrylic resin and allocated to 17 groups (n=12).…
Attin, T; Aykut-Yetkiner, A; Wiegand, A
Low-dose glycopyrrolate for clozapine-associated sialorrhea.
Journal of clinical psychopharmacology • 2014 • Vol. 34 (3)
Munoli, R; Praharaj, S; Sharma, P
Paracoccidioidomycosis mimicking squamous cell carcinoma on the dorsum of the tongue and review of published literature.
Mycopathologia • 2014 • Vol. 177 (5-6)
INTRODUCTION: Paracoccidioidomycosis is a disease that is endemic to southern and southeastern Brazil, caused by the fungus Paracoccidioides brasiliensis. The most common clinical oral manifestation …
de Carli, M; Guimaraes, E; Hanemann, J
Effects of long-term exposure of 3,4-methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA; "ecstasy") on neuronal transmitter transport, brain immuno-regulatory systems and progression of experimental periodontitis in rats.
Neurochemistry international • 2014 • Vol. 72
The present study was designed to investigate the effects of long-term exposure (4 weeks) to the widely used narcotic drug and putative neurotoxicant 3,4-methylenedioxymetamphetamine (MDMA; "ecstasy"…
Bogen, I; Breivik, T; Eide, D
The molar tooth sign is pathognomonic for Joubert syndrome!
Pediatric neurology • 2014 • Vol. 50 (6)
Boltshauser, E; Poretti, A; Valente, E
Heterogeneity in periodontitis prevalence in the Hispanic Community Health Study/Study of Latinos.
Annals of epidemiology • 2014 • Vol. 24 (6)
PURPOSE: The aim of the study was to examine acculturation and established risk factors in explaining variation in periodontitis prevalence among Hispanic/Latino subgroups. METHODS: Participants were…
Badner, V; Beaver, S; Beck, J
The presence, function and regulation of IL-17 and Th17 cells in periodontitis.
Journal of clinical periodontology • 2014 • Vol. 41 (6)
Periodontitis (PD) is a chronic inflammatory disease characterised by tissue inflammation and destruction of the associated alveolar bone. It is caused by the colonisation of the bacterial plaque bio…
Cheng, W; Hughes, F; Taams, L
Effect of topical dexamethasone in reducing dysfunction after facial nerve crush injury in the rat.
International journal of pediatric otorhinolaryngology • 2014 • Vol. 78 (6)
OBJECTIVE: To date, the effect of topical steroid after a crush injury to rat facial nerve has rarely been reported on. The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of topical dexamethasone o…
Cho, Y; Choi, C; Jang, C
Two cases of sleep bruxism associated with escitalopram treatment.
Journal of clinical psychopharmacology • 2014 • Vol. 34 (3)
Raja, M; Raja, S
Concise review: mesenchymal stromal cells used for periodontal regeneration: a systematic review.
Stem cells translational medicine • 2014 • Vol. 3 (6)
Periodontitis is a chronic infectious disease of the soft and hard tissues supporting the teeth. Recent advances in regenerative medicine and stem cell biology have paved the way for periodontal tiss…
Casteilla, L; Kemoun, P; Monsarrat, P
Atrophic changes in the trigeminal nerves of patients with trigeminal neuralgia due to neurovascular compression and their association with the severity of compression and clinical outcomes.
Journal of neurosurgery • 2014 • Vol. 120 (6)
OBJECT: The aim of this study was to prospectively evaluate atrophic changes in trigeminal nerves (TGNs) using measurements of volume (V) and cross-sectional area (CSA) from high-resolution 3-T MR im…
Barbier, C; Cristino-Filho, G; Hermier, M
Assessment of three-dimensional nasolabial response to Le Fort I advancement.
Journal of plastic, reconstructive & aesthetic surgery : JPRAS • 2014 • Vol. 67 (6)
BACKGROUND: Le Fort I advancement induces soft tissue changes to the nasolabial region. The correlation of sagittal skeletal movement to soft tissue alteration has been studied using 2D methods. Howe…
Chang, C; Geiger, E; Metzler, P
Crevicular and serum levels of monocyte chemoattractant protein-4 and high-sensitivity C-reactive protein in periodontal health and disease.
Archives of oral biology • 2014 • Vol. 59 (6)
OBJECTIVES: Chemokines are chemotactic cytokines that are involved in destruction of the periodontal structures. The aim of this study is to determine the presence of MCP-4 and high sensitivity C rea…
Kalra, N; Kumari, M; Naik, S
Quantification of tryptase-TIM-3 double-positive mast cells in human chronic periodontitis.
Archives of oral biology • 2014 • Vol. 59 (6)
OBJECTIVES: Mast cells (MCs) are implicated in the pathogenesis of allergic reactions and inflammatory conditions through the release of inflammatory mediators. So far limited attention has been give…
Huang, B; Huang, S; Jin, H
Osteonecrosis of the maxilla related to long-standing methamphetamine abuse: a possible new aspect in the etiology of osteonecrosis of the jaw.
Oral and maxillofacial surgery • 2014 • Vol. 18 (2)
BACKGROUND: Osteonecrosis of the jaw (ONJ) related to toxic effects of illicit drugs such as cocaine is not very common and might be overshadowed today by the incidence of bisphosphonate-related oste…
Junker, K; Melenberg, A; Rustemeyer, J
Penetrability of AH plus and MTA fillapex after endodontic treatment and retreatment: a confocal laser scanning microscopy study.
Microscopy research and technique • 2014 • Vol. 77 (6)
The aim of the study was to assess the penetrability of two endodontic sealers (AH Plus and MTA Fillapex) into dentinal tubules, submitted to endodontic treatment and subsequently to endodontic retre…
Barreto, M; Busanello, F; Kok, D
Microvascular decompression for trigeminal neuralgia using the 'Stitched Sling Retraction' technique in recurrent cases after previous microvascular decompression.
Acta neurochirurgica • 2014 • Vol. 156 (6)
BACKGROUND: Microvascular decompression is a well-known therapeutic option for trigeminal neuralgia. It is considered safe and effective, and is the surgical treatment of choice for the malady. Howev…
Habibi, Z; Meybodi, A; Miri, M
Sjogren's syndrome: another facet of the autoimmune/inflammatory syndrome induced by adjuvants (ASIA).
Journal of autoimmunity • 2014 • Vol. 51
Recently, a new syndrome, namely the "Autoimmune/inflammatory syndrome induced by adjuvants" (ASIA) has been defined. In this syndrome different conditions characterized by common signs and symptoms …
Colafrancesco, S; Perricone, C; Priori, R