Research Papers
Is dental caries experience associated with adiposity status in preschool children?
International journal of paediatric dentistry • 2014 • Vol. 24 (2)
BACKGROUND: To date, research on the relationship between dental caries experience and adiposity status is debated. AIM: To determine associations between dental caries experience and adiposity statu…
King, N; McGrath, C; Peng, S
A pilot trial on the molecular pathophysiology of traumatic temporomandibular joint bony ankylosis in a sheep model. Part II: The differential gene expression among fibrous ankylosis, bony ankylosis and condylar fracture.
Journal of cranio-maxillo-facial surgery : official publication of the European Association for Cranio-Maxillo-Facial Surgery • 2014 • Vol. 42 (2)
OBJECTIVE: The purpose of the study was to preliminarily explore the differential expressions of a series of genes regulating bone formation in temporomandibular joint (TMJ) fibrous ankylosis, bony a…
An, J; Gan, Y; Li, J
A virtual training system for maxillofacial surgery using advanced haptic feedback and immersive workbench.
The international journal of medical robotics + computer assisted surgery : MRCAS • 2014 • Vol. 10 (1)
BACKGROUND: VR-based surgery simulation provides a cost-effective and efficient method to train novices. In this study, a virtual training system for maxillofacial surgery (VR-MFS), which aims mainly…
Chen, X; Heng, P; Lin, Y
Transoral videolaryngoscopic surgery for oropharyngeal, hypopharyngeal, and supraglottic cancer.
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 (3)
In this retrospective cohort study, we evaluated the oncological and functional outcomes of transoral videolaryngoscopic surgery (TOVS). Using distending laryngoscope and videolaryngoscope, wide oper…
Araki, K; Shiotani, A; Tomifuji, M
Transoral laser microsurgery for oral squamous cell carcinoma: oncologic outcomes and prognostic factors.
Head & neck • 2014 • Vol. 36 (3)
BACKGROUND: Modest survival rates are published for treatment of oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC) using conventional approaches. Few cohort studies are available for transoral resection of OSCC. M…
Hackman, T; Haughey, B; Lewis, J
Systemic use of non-biologic corticosteroids in orofacial diseases.
Oral diseases • 2014 • Vol. 20 (2)
Systemic non-biologic agents have long been in clinical use in medicine - often with considerable efficacy, albeit with some adverse effects--as with all medications. With the advent of biologic agen…
Georgakopoulou, E; Scully, C
Unusual oral mucosa damage during telaprevir treatment of chronic hepatitis C.
Hepatology (Baltimore, Md.) • 2014 • Vol. 59 (3)
Isakov, V; Morozov, S; Valeyrie-Allanore, L
Oral and cranio-maxillofacial surgery in Byzantium.
Journal of cranio-maxillo-facial surgery : official publication of the European Association for Cranio-Maxillo-Facial Surgery • 2014 • Vol. 42 (2)
INTRODUCTION: Byzantine physicians (4th-7th and 8th-12th centuries A.D.), especially those interested in Surgery, developed a number of interesting concepts, views and opinions referring to the field…
Androutsos, G; Mylonas, A; Papadopoulou, E
Effect of low-dose doxycycline on serum oxidative status, gingival antioxidant levels, and alveolar bone loss in experimental periodontitis in rats.
Journal of periodontology • 2014 • Vol. 85 (3)
BACKGROUND: Subantibiotic doses of doxycycline (low-dose doxycycline [LDD]) have been widely used in periodontal treatment for enzymatic inhibition and related anti-inflammatory properties. The aim o…
Kesim, S; Liman, N; Yagan, A
Photodynamic antimicrobial therapy of curcumin in biofilms and carious dentine.
Lasers in medical science • 2014 • Vol. 29 (2)
Photodynamic therapy (PDT) is a technique that involves the activation of photosensitizers by light in the presence of oxygen, resulting in the production of reactive radicals that are capable of ind…
Araujo, N; Bagnato, V; Fontana, C
A new universal simplified adhesive: 18-month clinical evaluation.
Operative dentistry • 2014 • Vol. 39 (2)
PURPOSE: To evaluate the 18-month clinical performance of a multimode adhesive (Scotchbond Universal Adhesive, SU, 3M ESPE, St Paul, MN, USA) in noncarious cervical lesions (NCCLs) using two evaluati…
De Paula, E; Kose, C; Loguercio, A
Association of a common genetic factor, PTGER3, with outcome of periodontal therapy and preterm birth.
Journal of periodontology • 2014 • Vol. 85 (3)
BACKGROUND: Clinical evidence suggests an association between preterm birth and periodontal disease. This study explores whether specific genetic polymorphisms are associated with success of periodon…
Jeffcoat, M; Jeffcoat, R; Parry, S
A novel AXIN2 germline variant associated with attenuated FAP without signs of oligondontia or ectodermal dysplasia.
European journal of human genetics : EJHG • 2014 • Vol. 22 (3)
Truncating mutations in the AXIN2 gene, a key regulator of beta-catenin degradation in the Wnt pathway, have been reported in three families with gastrointestinal adenomatous polyposis and features o…
Benitez, J; Mercadillo, F; Perea, J
The evaluation of chorionic membrane in guided tissue regeneration for periodontal pocket therapy: a clinical and radiographic study.
Cell and tissue banking • 2014 • Vol. 15 (1)
Periodontal regenerative therapy is aimed at reconstruction and to restore the architecture and function of lost or injured tissues. Melcher (J Periodontol 47(5):256-260, 1976) introduced the concept…
Kothiwale, S
Effect of simulated tooth temperature on the degree of conversion of self-adhesive resin cements exposed to different curing conditions.
Operative dentistry • 2014 • Vol. 39 (2)
OBJECTIVES: This study evaluated the degree of conversion (DC) of two commercial, self-adhesive resin cements (SARCs) using Fourier transform infrared analysis (FTIR) polymerized at simulated prepare…
Arrais, C; Chagas, C; Munhoz, A
Three-dimensional evaluation of upper airway following rapid maxillary expansion: a CBCT study.
The Angle orthodontist • 2014 • Vol. 84 (2)
OBJECTIVES: To evaluate, by using cone beam computed tomography, the skeletal, dental, oropharyngeal (OP) airway volume, and nasal passage (NP) volume changes that occur after rapid maxillary expansi…
El, H; Palomo, J
Use of shape correspondence analysis to quantify skeletal changes associated with bone-anchored Class III correction.
The Angle orthodontist • 2014 • Vol. 84 (2)
OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the three-dimensional (3D) skeletal changes in the mandibles of Class III patients treated with bone-anchored maxillary protraction using shape correspondence analysis. MATERIA…
Cevidanes, L; De Clerck, H; Koerich, L
Diagnosis of pathological minor salivary glands in primary Sjogren's syndrome by using Raman spectroscopy.
Lasers in medical science • 2014 • Vol. 29 (2)
The lip biopsy is essential for the diagnosis of primary Sjogren's syndrome (SS) but an invasive method can cause some disadvantages. The purpose of this study is to apply Raman spectroscopy to detec…
Chen, M; Chen, P; Ou, D
Confocal microscopy assessment of filling material remaining on root canal walls after retreatment.
International endodontic journal • 2014 • Vol. 47 (3)
AIM: The percentage of Endofill remaining on canal walls after retreatment with different techniques was evaluated using confocal microscopy and qualitative analysis of the interface between the fill…
Bruniera, J; Duarte, M; Rached-Junior, F
See no evil, hear no evil....
Survey of ophthalmology • 2014 • Vol. 59 (2)
A 32-year-old woman presented with right-sided visual loss, hearing loss and diffuse headache. Examination confirmed CN-II, V1/2, and VIII neuropathies. MRI showed an infiltrative skull-base process …
Bilyk, J; Driscoll, S; Murchison, A