Research Papers
Total mandibular subapical osteotomy and Le Fort I osteotomy using piezosurgery and computer-aided designed and manufactured surgical splints: a favorable combination of three techniques in the management of severe mouth asymmetry in Parry-Romberg syndrome.
Journal of oral and maxillofacial surgery : official journal of the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons • 2014 • Vol. 72 (5)
Although its pathogenesis remains obscure, Parry-Romberg syndrome (PRS) has been associated with the linear scleroderma en coup de sabre. PRS is characterized by unilateral facial atrophy of the skin…
Herzog, G; Scolozzi, P
Combination of pulse cyclophosphamide and azathioprine in ocular manifestations of Behcet's disease: longitudinal study of up to 10 years.
International journal of rheumatic diseases • 2014 • Vol. 17 (4)
AIM: Ocular lesions of Behcet's disease (BD) need aggressive treatment to prevent severe loss of vision or blindness. Cytotoxic drugs are the main therapeutic agents and the first line treatment. Ret…
Akhlaghi, M; Ashofteh, F; Chams-Davatchi, C
Nitric oxide synthase 2 (NOS2) expression in histologically normal margins of oral squamous cell carcinoma.
Medicina oral, patologia oral y cirugia bucal • 2014 • Vol. 19 (3)
The activity of Nitric Oxide Synthase 2 (NOS2) was found in oral squamous cell carcinomas (OSCC) but not in normal mucosa. Molecular changes associated to early carcinogenesis have been found in muco…
Gea, S; Guinazu, N; Itoiz, M
The effects of informed consent format on preoperative anxiety in patients undergoing inferior third molar surgery.
Medicina oral, patologia oral y cirugia bucal • 2014 • Vol. 19 (3)
OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the effect of informed consent format on preoperative anxiety of patients. MATERIAL AND METHODS: We performed a prospective study (91 patients) undergoing lower third molar ext…
Azcarate-Velazquez, F; Gutierrez-Perez, J; Heras-Meseguer, M
Relationship between the epithelial expression of hMLH1, MDM2, and p63 and lower lip carcinogenesis.
Journal of oral pathology & medicine : official publication of the International Association of Oral Pathologists and the American Academy of Oral Pathology • 2014 • Vol. 43 (5)
OBJECTIVES: To evaluate the relationship between the epithelial expression of hMLH1, MDM2, and p63 in lower lip carcinogenesis, comparing the immunostaining of these proteins in cases of actinic chei…
da Costa Miguel, M; da Silveira, E; de Oliveira, D
Transferring the emergence profile from the provisional to the final restoration.
Journal of esthetic and restorative dentistry : official publication of the American Academy of Esthetic Dentistry ... [et al.] • 2014 • Vol. 26 (3)
In implant restorations, the ability to manage the response of soft tissue properly and achieve a proper emergence profile is a primary goal for the clinician. The desirable emergence profile can be …
Goussias, H; Kourtis, S; Papadopoulos, I
Squamous cell carcinomas of the anterior oral cavity are commonly associated with simplex (or differentiated) oral intraepithelial neoplasia: clinical and pathologic significance.
International journal of surgical pathology • 2014 • Vol. 22 (3)
INTRODUCTION: We investigated the occurrence of differentiated oral intraepithelial neoplasia (DOIN) that met the criteria for differentiated intravulvar neoplasia, associated with invasive squamous …
Mai, K; Paliga, A
Three-year clinical evaluation of a silorane composite resin.
Journal of esthetic and restorative dentistry : official publication of the American Academy of Esthetic Dentistry ... [et al.] • 2014 • Vol. 26 (3)
STATEMENT OF PROBLEM: Composite resins are still outperformed by amalgams in the clinical practice with secondary caries and fractures being their most common failures. A material that suffers less p…
Boushell, L; Chung, Y; Heymann, H
The effects of different orthodontic appliances upon microbial communities.
Orthodontics & craniofacial research • 2014 • Vol. 17 (2)
OBJECTIVES: Orthodontic appliances can promote accumulation of dental plaque, with associated enamel decalcification or gingival inflammation. The aim of this study was to examine longer-term microbi…
Al-Anezi, S; Day, C; Dymock, D
Denture stomatitis and salivary vascular endothelial growth factor in immediate complete denture wearers with type 2 diabetes.
The Journal of prosthetic dentistry • 2014 • Vol. 111 (5)
STATEMENT OF PROBLEM: Diabetes mellitus type 2 is associated with a variety of oral mucosal changes, including an altered level of salivary vascular endothelial growth factor. However, the authors id…
Brkovic, B; Ilic, J; Pudar, G
Effect of storage times and mechanical load cycling on dentin bond strength of conventional and self-adhesive resin luting cements.
The Journal of prosthetic dentistry • 2014 • Vol. 111 (5)
STATEMENT OF PROBLEM: The lack of long-term bond stability between resin cements and dentin may compromise the success of indirect restorations. PURPOSE: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the…
Aguiar, T; Ambrosano, G; Andre, C
Virtual surgical planning improves surgical outcome measures in obstructive sleep apnea surgery.
The Laryngoscope • 2014 • Vol. 124 (5)
OBJECTIVES/HYPOTHESIS: Determine the feasibility and accuracy of using virtual surgical planning (VSP) to direct the surgical and polysomnography (PSG) outcomes of patients with obstructive sleep apn…
Barrera, J
Clear cell odontogenic carcinoma: a rare neoplasm of the maxillary bone.
Journal of oral and maxillofacial surgery : official journal of the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons • 2014 • Vol. 72 (5)
Clear cell odontogenic carcinoma (CCOC) is an extremely rare neoplasm, with only 74 cases in the English-language literature. It displays a propensity for the mandible, most commonly presenting in th…
Fasanmade, A; Kalsi, A; Shah, K
Effect of digitizing techniques on the fit of implant-retained crowns with different antirotational abutment features.
The Journal of prosthetic dentistry • 2014 • Vol. 111 (5)
STATEMENT OF PROBLEM: The development of computer-aided design/computer-aided manufacturing technology has enabled the fabrication of implant-retained restorations. However, information on the margin…
Akca, K; Aktas, G; Aydin, D
Three-dimensional cephalometric analysis in orthodontics: a systematic review.
Orthodontics & craniofacial research • 2014 • Vol. 17 (2)
CONTEXT: The scientific evidence of 3D cephalometry in orthodontics has not been well established. OBJECTIVE: The aim of this systematic review was to evaluate the evidence for the diagnostic efficac…
Jacobs, R; Limchaichana-Bolstad, N; Pittayapat, P
[Fluoride content in tap water in Spain and prevention of dental caries].
Gaceta sanitaria • 2014 • Vol. 28 (3)
Almerich-Silla, J; Maraver, F; Vitoria, I
Displacement of mandibular fractures: is there a correlation with sensory loss and recovery?
International journal of oral and maxillofacial surgery • 2014 • Vol. 43 (5)
Fractures of the mandible are common. However, the correlation between the severity of the fracture and the recovery of any associated inferior dental (ID) nerve injury is still poorly understood. We…
Perry, M; Scott, R; Teo, N
Reconstruction of the extremely atrophied mandible with iliac crest onlay grafts followed by two endosteal implants: a retrospective study with long-term follow-up.
International journal of oral and maxillofacial surgery • 2014 • Vol. 43 (5)
Treatment outcomes of implant-retained lower dentures on two endosseous implants placed in severely atrophied mandibles after reconstruction with iliac crest onlay grafts were assessed in a retrospec…
Boven, G; Meijer, H; Raghoebar, G
Systematic review of treatment modalities for gingival depigmentation: a random-effects poisson regression analysis.
Journal of esthetic and restorative dentistry : official publication of the American Academy of Esthetic Dentistry ... [et al.] • 2014 • Vol. 26 (3)
OBJECTIVE: Repigmentation variably occurs with different treatment methods in patients with gingival pigmentation. A systemic review was conducted of various treatment modalities for eliminating mela…
Chung, W; Huang, C; Huang, M
Effect of porcelain and enamel thickness on porcelain veneer failure loads in vitro.
The Journal of prosthetic dentistry • 2014 • Vol. 111 (5)
STATEMENT OF PROBLEM: Bonded porcelain veneers are widely used esthetic restorations. Although high success and survival rates have been reported, failures occur. Fracture is the most common failure …
Ge, C; Green, C; McLaren, E