Research Papers
Examination of a theoretical model for oral health-related quality of life among youths with cleft.
American journal of public health • 2014 • Vol. 104 (5)
OBJECTIVES: We evaluated relationships among physical and psychological indicators and oral health-related quality of life (OHRQOL) in youths with cleft. METHODS: We recruited youths aged 7 to 18 yea…
Broder, H; Sischo, L; Wilson-Genderson, M
The role of tumour FoxP3 as prognostic marker in different subtypes of head and neck cancer.
European journal of cancer (Oxford, England : 1990) • 2014 • Vol. 50 (7)
Expression of the forkhead transcription factor (FoxP3)--an established marker of regulatory T cells--has been found in other cell types as well, including tumour cells. Recent studies indicated that…
Bankfalvi, A; Brandau, S; Dominas, N
Patients using dental pain to obtain narcotics from emergency physicians--a dental perspective.
The American journal of emergency medicine • 2014 • Vol. 32 (5)
Hupp, J
[Golf ball-sized tumor of the buccal mucosa].
HNO • 2014 • Vol. 62 (5)
Koch, T; Lenarz, T; Radner, H
Age estimation for forensic purposes in Italy: ethical issues.
International journal of legal medicine • 2014 • Vol. 128 (3)
Age assessment in children and young adults is a relevant medicolegal issue due to the gradual increase of persons devoid of proper identification documents in European countries. Because of the ille…
De Luca, F; Focardi, M; Norelli, G
The pressing need to invest in our future generation.
Quintessence international (Berlin, Germany : 1985) • 2014 • Vol. 45 (5)
Levin, L
Rehabilitation of molar-incisor hypomineralization (MIH) complicated with localized tooth surface loss: a case report.
Quintessence international (Berlin, Germany : 1985) • 2014 • Vol. 45 (5)
Molar-incisor hypomineralization (MIH) is a developmental enamel hypomineralized condition characteristically involving the first permanent molars and sometimes also the incisors. The affected teeth …
Ho, E; Lam, W; Pow, E
Which biomaterials may promote periodontal regeneration in intrabony periodontal defects? A systematic review of preclinical studies.
Quintessence international (Berlin, Germany : 1985) • 2014 • Vol. 45 (5)
OBJECTIVE: To systematically analyze the regenerative effect of the available biomaterials either alone or in various combinations for the treatment of periodontal intrabony defects as evaluated in p…
Ivanovic, A; Miron, R; Nikolidakis, D
The association between poor dental health and depression: findings from a large-scale, population-based study (the NHANES study).
General hospital psychiatry • 2014 • Vol. 36 (3)
OBJECTIVE: To examine the relationship of poor dental health and depression, controlling for markers of inflammation (C-reactive protein; CRP) and adiposity (body mass index; BMI). METHOD: Data from …
Berk, M; Jacka, F; Kim, S
Ankyloglossia superior syndrome: case report and review of publications.
The British journal of oral & maxillofacial surgery • 2014 • Vol. 52 (5)
Ankyloglossia superior syndrome is a rare malformation that consists of a fibrous or osseous connection between the tip of the tongue and the hard palate, and additional congenital anomalies such as …
Sieg, P; Wieker, H
Intercellular adhesion molecule-1 polymorphisms in patients with Behcet disease: a meta-analysis.
Modern rheumatology • 2014 • Vol. 24 (3)
OBJECTIVES: To examine the association between the Intercellular adhesion molecule-1 (ICAM1) Polymorphisms and Behcet's disease. METHODS: MEDLINE, EMBASE, the Cochrane Central Register of Controlled …
Guan, J; Zou, J
Management of radiotherapy-induced salivary hypofunction and consequent xerostomia in patients with oral or head and neck cancer: meta-analysis and literature review.
Oral surgery, oral medicine, oral pathology and oral radiology • 2014 • Vol. 117 (5)
OBJECTIVE: To analyze the efficacy of various treatment options for radiation-induced hyposalivation in patients with head and neck cancer. STUDY DESIGN: A literature review and meta-analysis was per…
Day, T; Fox, N; Lovelace, T
The changing face of a specialty is not doom and gloom.
Oral surgery, oral medicine, oral pathology and oral radiology • 2014 • Vol. 117 (5)
Niamtu, J
Initial symptoms in patients with HPV-positive and HPV-negative oropharyngeal cancer.
JAMA otolaryngology-- head & neck surgery • 2014 • Vol. 140 (5)
IMPORTANCE This study addresses the most common initial symptoms of oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma (OPSCC) and investigates differences between human papillomavirus (HPV)-positive vs HPV-negat…
Day, T; McIlwain, W; Nguyen, S
Cytokines in patients with type 2 diabetes and chronic periodontitis: A systematic review and meta-analysis.
Diabetes research and clinical practice • 2014 • Vol. 104 (2)
Individuals with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) and chronic periodontitis have significantly higher levels of interleukin-1 beta compared with systemically healthy individuals with chronic periodont…
Atieh, M; Faggion, C; Seymour, G
Fracture and shear bond strength analyses of different dental veneering ceramics to zirconia.
Materials science & engineering. C, Materials for biological applications • 2014 • Vol. 38
The purpose of this work was to evaluate the interaction of different layering porcelains with zirconia via shear bond strength test and microscopy. Four different groups of dental veneering porcelai…
Carreiro, A; Diniz, A; Henriques, B
Developments in low level light therapy (LLLT) for dentistry.
Dental materials : official publication of the Academy of Dental Materials • 2014 • Vol. 30 (5)
OBJECTIVES: Low level light/laser therapy (LLLT) is the direct application of light to stimulate cell responses (photobiomodulation) in order to promote tissue healing, reduce inflammation and induce…
Carroll, J; Cooper, P; Hadis, M
Concurrent bilateral total temporomandibular joint replacement surgery and conventional maxillary osteotomy utilizing virtual surgical planning web-based technology.
The Journal of craniofacial surgery • 2014 • Vol. 25 (3)
INTRODUCTION: We describe the case of a 31-year-old lady who presented in 1999 with significant temporomandibular joint (TMJ) dysfunction following a previous vertical subsigmoid osteotomy. The previ…
Ahmed, N; Hills, A; Matthews, N
Surgical excision of the parotid salivary gland for treatment of a traumatic mucocele in a dog.
Journal of the American Animal Hospital Association • 2014 • Vol. 50 (3)
A 3 yr old spayed female mixed-breed German shepherd dog was presented with a right facial swelling that developed after fighting with another dog. A parotid salivary mucocele was diagnosed via physi…
Guthrie, K; Hardie, R
Necrotizing sialometaplasia of the palatal mucosa in patient with history of anorexia: review and case report.
American journal of otolaryngology • 2014 • Vol. 35 (3)
Necrotizing sialometaplasia is a self-limiting disorder affecting minor salivary glands resembling a malignant process both clinically and histopathologically. The etiology of this rare inflammatory;…
Dwornicka, K; Gilowski, L; Polakiewicz-Gilowska, A