Research Papers
Human papillomavirus 16 detected in nasopharyngeal carcinomas in white Americans but not in endemic Southern Chinese patients.
Head & neck • 2014 • Vol. 36 (5)
BACKGROUND: We evaluated the relationship of human papillomavirus (HPV) and Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) with race in endemic and nonendemic cohorts of patients with nasopharyngeal carcinoma (NPC), and w…
Cao, H; Khong, B; Kong, C
Using coronary computerized tomographic images to predict the bulging second genu of the facial nerve in mastoidectomy.
European archives of oto-rhino-laryngology : official journal of the European Federation of Oto-Rhino-Laryngological Societies (EUFOS) : affiliated with the German Society for Oto-Rhino-Laryngology - Head and Neck Surgery • 2014 • Vol. 271 (5)
The aim of the present study is to determine whether coronary CT images of the temporal bone are useful to predict a bulging second genu of the facial nerve (SGFN) in mastoidectomy by measuring and c…
Du, Q; Hong, R; Wang, W
Effect of Probiotics Containing Lactobacillus paracasei SD1 on Salivary Mutans Streptococci and Lactobacilli in Orthodontic Cleft Patients: A Double-Blinded, Randomized, Placebo-Controlled Study.
The Cleft palate-craniofacial journal : official publication of the American Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Association • 2014 • Vol. 51 (3)
Objective : (1) To investigate the effect of probiotic bacterium Lactobacillus paracasei SD1 on the level of salivary mutans streptococci and lactobacilli, and (2) the oral persistence of L. paracase…
Ritthagol, W; Saetang, C; Teanpaisan, R
Novel lip pit phenotypes and mutations of IRF6 in Van der Woude syndrome patients from Pakistan.
Clinical genetics • 2014 • Vol. 85 (5)
The role of interferon regulatory factor 6 (IRF6) gene mutations in causing Van der Woude syndrome (VWS) and poplyteal pterygium syndrome has been described in different populations worldwide. The fo…
Malik, S; Naz, S; Wilcox, E
Malignant odontogenic tumors: a multicentric Latin American study of 25 cases.
Oral diseases • 2014 • Vol. 20 (4)
OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to show the epidemiological features of 25 malignant odontogenic tumors (MOT) in Latin America. MATERIALS AND METHODS: We retrieved 25 cases of MOT out of 2142 od…
Carlos, R; de Almeida, O; Delgado-Azanero, W
Vertical bone augmentation procedures: basics and techniques in dental implantology.
Journal of biomedical materials research. Part A • 2014 • Vol. 102 (5)
An appropriate bony situation is essential for dental implant placement and bony support of soft tissues (pink esthetic). Loss of teeth often results in complex horizontal and vertical alveolar ridge…
Draenert, F; Huetzen, D; Mueller, W
Genome-wide association study of degenerative bony changes of the temporomandibular joint.
Oral diseases • 2014 • Vol. 20 (4)
OBJECTIVES: To identify susceptibility genes underlying degenerative bony changes of the temporomandibular joint (TMJ). MATERIALS AND METHODS: Bony changes of the TMJ condylar head were diagnosed by …
Fujikawa, T; Haga, S; Inoue, I
A comparison of the efficacy of autologous serum eye drops with amniotic membrane transplantation in neurotrophic keratitis.
Seminars in ophthalmology • 2014 • Vol. 29 (3)
PURPOSE: To investigate and compare the efficacy of autologous serum eye drops with amniotic membrane transplantation in eyes with neurotrophic corneal ulcers. METHODS: In this retrospective study, 4…
Alagoz, G; Celik, E; Turkoglu, E
In vitro effect of calcium nanophosphate and high-concentrated fluoride agents on enamel erosion: an AFM study.
International journal of paediatric dentistry • 2014 • Vol. 24 (3)
BACKGROUND: Calcium nanophosphate paste can provide ions to remineralize enamel. There are, however, no data available about the remineralizing effect of this paste on the prevention of enamel erosio…
Brasil, V; Carlo, H; de Carvalho, F
Pocket-depths-related effectiveness of an intrapocket anaesthesia gel in periodontal maintenance patients.
International journal of dental hygiene • 2014 • Vol. 12 (2)
AIM: The aim of this study was to determine the impact of the pocket depth on the effectiveness of an intrapocket anaesthesia gel during SRP in periodontal maintenance patients. Effectiveness was mea…
Derman, S; Kaus, P; Lowden, C
Efficacy of straight versus angled interdental brushes on interproximal tooth cleaning: a randomized controlled trial.
International journal of dental hygiene • 2014 • Vol. 12 (2)
BACKGROUND: To investigate interproximal biofilm reduction with an angled interdental brush as compared to a straight interdental brush (standard control) in a clinical, single-centre, single-blind, …
Hong, H; JORDAN, R; Lucaciu, A
Quantitative evaluation of apically extruded debris with different single-file systems: Reciproc, F360 and OneShape versus Mtwo.
International endodontic journal • 2014 • Vol. 47 (5)
AIM: To assess in a laboratory setting the amount of apically extruded debris associated with different single-file nickel-titanium instrumentation systems compared to one multiple-file rotary system…
Benten, S; Burklein, S; SCHAFER, E
Self-esteem, coping styles, and quality of life in polish adolescents and young adults with unilateral cleft lip and palate.
The Cleft palate-craniofacial journal : official publication of the American Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Association • 2014 • Vol. 51 (3)
Objectives : To evaluate self-esteem, coping styles, and health-related quality of life and their relationships in Polish adolescents and young adults with unilateral complete cleft lip and palate an…
Fudalej, P; Lukowska, E; Pisula, E
The effects of smoothies on enamel erosion: an in situ study.
International journal of paediatric dentistry • 2014 • Vol. 24 (3)
OBJECTIVES: To measure, in vitro, the pH and titratable acidity (TA) of various soft drinks and to assess the erosive effect of smoothies using an in situ model. METHOD: The in vitro phase of this st…
Ali, H; Tahmassebi, J
Accomplishing esthetics using enamel microabrasion and bleaching-a case report.
Operative dentistry • 2014 • Vol. 39 (3)
This case report describes the sequential steps that were used to treat unesthetic, white, hard-texture enamel stains of unknown etiology. A tapered fine diamond bur was used to remove superficial en…
de Alexandre, R; Franco, L; Goncalves, R
Is there a need for orthodontic plaque indices?--diagnostic accuracy of four plaque indices.
Clinical oral investigations • 2014 • Vol. 18 (4)
OBJECTIVES: The aim of this study was to assess the diagnostic performance and accuracy of four plaque indices for orthodontic patients. MATERIALS AND METHODS: The plaque accumulation of 140 maxillar…
Bucher, K; Crispin, A; Dietel, T
Vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) expression and microvascular density in salivary gland tumours.
APMIS : acta pathologica, microbiologica, et immunologica Scandinavica • 2014 • Vol. 122 (5)
This study investigates whether salivary tumours with different morphology and evolution also differ in terms of neovascularization and VEGF expression and the prognostic value of the results. Surgic…
Cornianu, M; Faur, A; Lazar, E
The 3.5-year survival rates of primary molars treated according to three treatment protocols: a controlled clinical trial.
Clinical oral investigations • 2014 • Vol. 18 (4)
OBJECTIVES: This study aimed to test the hypothesis that there is no difference in the survival rates of molars treated according to the conventional restorative treatment (CRT) using amalgam, atraum…
Creugers, N; de Amorim, R; Frencken, J
Five-year clinical performance of a HEMA-free one-step self-etch adhesive in noncarious cervical lesions.
Clinical oral investigations • 2014 • Vol. 18 (4)
OBJECTIVES: The objective of this randomized controlled trial was to evaluate the clinical performance of a 2-hydroxyethyl methacrylate (HEMA)-free one-step adhesive. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Two hundr…
De Munck, J; Ermis, R; Peumans, M
The case for routine maintenance of dental implants.
Journal of periodontology • 2014 • Vol. 85 (5)
The large majority of dental implants are successful over the long term. Failure is usually associated with infection, trauma, inflammation, or a combination of these factors. Early identification an…
Rodrigues, D; Valderrama, P; Wilson, T