Research Papers
Simvastatin-activated implant surface promotes osteoblast differentiation in vitro.
Journal of biomaterials applications • 2014 • Vol. 28 (6)
The bone growth promoting effects of statins suggest that these bioactive molecules can be used to improve the integration of bone-anchored implants. This study aimed at the application of simvastati…
Frank, M; Haugen, H; Lyngstadaas, S
Transoral laser resection versus lip-split mandibulotomy in the management of oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma (OPSCC): a case match study.
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 (2)
The objective of this study was to compare transoral laser microsurgery (TLM) with lip-split mandibulotomy (LSM) and radial forearm free-flap reconstruction, for the resection of squamous cell carcin…
Derbyshire, S; Husband, D; Jackson, S
Gingival crevicular fluid matrix metalloproteinase-8 levels predict treatment outcome among smokers with chronic periodontitis.
Journal of periodontology • 2014 • Vol. 85 (2)
BACKGROUND: Molecular biomarkers are needed for diagnostic use in periodontal diseases. The aim of this study is to explore different gingival crevicular fluid (GCF) matrix metalloproteinase-8 (MMP-8…
Kallio, M; Leppilahti, J; Mantyla, P
Antimicrobial resistance and prevalence of resistance genes of obligate anaerobes isolated from periodontal abscesses.
Journal of periodontology • 2014 • Vol. 85 (2)
BACKGROUND: This study attempts to determine the antimicrobial resistance profiles of obligate anaerobic bacteria that were isolated from a periodontal abscess and to evaluate the prevalence of resis…
Chen, J; He, J; Miao, X
Low prevalence of positive skin pathergy testing in Danish patients with Behcet's disease.
Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology : JEADV • 2014 • Vol. 28 (2)
Gyldenlove, M; Jacobsen, S; Larsen, J
Early healing of hydroxyapatite-coated implants in grafted bone of zoledronic acid-treated osteoporotic rabbits.
Journal of periodontology • 2014 • Vol. 85 (2)
BACKGROUND: Resorption of grafted bone and delayed osseointegration of implants are main problems associated with alveolar bone augmentation in dental implantology, especially for patients with osteo…
Dong, W; Hu, J; Li, J
Quantitative analysis of interdental Gingiva in patients with chronic periodontitis and transforming growth factor-beta1 29C/T gene polymorphisms.
Journal of periodontology • 2014 • Vol. 85 (2)
BACKGROUND: The association of transforming growth factor (TGF)-beta1 29C/T gene polymorphisms with level of tissue breakdown and periodontal disease progression is not clear. In this study, quantita…
Hashemi, M; Heidari, Z; Mahmoudzadeh-Sagheb, H
Total oxidant status and bone resorption biomarkers in serum and gingival crevicular fluid of patients with periodontitis.
Journal of periodontology • 2014 • Vol. 85 (2)
BACKGROUND: In this study, the relationships between total oxidant status (TOS) and receptor activator of nuclear factor-kappaB ligand (RANKL) and osteoprotegerin (OPG) levels and RANKL/OPG ratios in…
Akalin, F; Alver, A; Atagun, O
A review of the tensor veli palatine function and its relevance to palatoplasty.
Journal of plastic surgery and hand surgery • 2014 • Vol. 48 (1)
Abstract The main purpose of palatoplasty is to establish normal speech and deglutition. To enhance the chance of successful palatal repair, as well as optimal velopharyngeal competence, the anatomy …
Sadhu, P; Schonmeyr, B
Ethnicity and self-perceived oral health in Colombia: a cross-sectional analysis.
Journal of immigrant and minority health • 2014 • Vol. 16 (1)
To estimate the association between self-perceived oral health indicators and ethnic origin in Colombia, a cross-sectional study (Information from the 2007 National Public Health Survey) was conducte…
Agudelo-Suarez, A; Martinez-Herrera, E; Posada-Lopez, A
Matrix-assisted laser desorption/ionization imaging mass spectrometry revealed traces of dental problem associated with dental structure.
Analytical and bioanalytical chemistry • 2014 • Vol. 406 (5)
Periodontal disease is a serious dental problem because it does not heal naturally and leads to tooth loss. In periodontal disease, inflammation at periodontal tissue is thought as predominant, and i…
Hayasaka, T; Hirano, H; Katou, F
The influence of epigenetics in relation to oral health.
International journal of dental hygiene • 2014 • Vol. 12 (1)
The immune response is influenced by genetic and epigenetic factors, as well as disease and environmental factors. The term 'epigenetics' describes changes in the genome that influence the gene expre…
Abrahamsson, K; Johansson, T; Larsson, L
A speech nasoendoscopy-based surgeon's decision for correction of velopharyngeal insufficiency following adenotonsillectomy.
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 (2)
Both sphincter pharyngoplasty (SP) and pharyngeal flap (PF) procedures have gained popularity among surgeons as effective surgical management for velopharyngeal insufficiency (VPI). Different centers…
Abou-Elsaad, T; Askar, S
Low-dose combination of alendronate and atorvastatin reduces ligature-induced alveolar bone loss in rats.
Journal of periodontal research • 2014 • Vol. 49 (1)
BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE: Atorvastatin (ATV) has bone anabolic properties, and alendronate (ALD) is an important antiresorptive drug. This study aimed to evaluate the effects of the combination of AL…
Alencar, N; Benevides, N; Goes, P
Clinical evaluation of sustained-release metronidazole gel versus metronidazole solution as an intracanal medicament in abscessed primary molars.
European archives of paediatric dentistry : official journal of the European Academy of Paediatric Dentistry • 2014 • Vol. 15 (1)
AIM: To evaluate the efficacy of metronidazole gel versus metronidazole solution against Enterococcus faecalis in abscessed primary molars. STUDY DESIGN: A clinical trial. METHOD: Twenty pulpally inv…
Bhangdia, M; Kulkarni, P; Nandlal, B
Patient and parent satisfaction following autotransplantation and associated orthodontic treatment delivered by an interdisciplinary team.
European archives of paediatric dentistry : official journal of the European Academy of Paediatric Dentistry • 2014 • Vol. 15 (1)
AIM: To survey patient and parent satisfaction with premolar transplantation and the associated orthodontic treatment. METHOD: A postal service evaluation questionnaire was used to survey patient and…
Day, P; Houghton, N; Nandra, S
A new treatment paradigm for trigeminal neuralgia using Botulinum toxin type A.
The Laryngoscope • 2014 • Vol. 124 (2)
OBJECTIVES: To review the current data for the use of Botulinum toxin type A (BoNT-A) in trigeminal neuralgia (TN) and to describe the preferred injection technique of BoNT-A in TN. To propose a new …
Blitzer, A; Guardiani, E; Sadoughi, B
Oxidized-low density lipoprotein in gingival crevicular fluid of patients with chronic periodontitis: a possible link to atherogenesis.
Acta odontologica Scandinavica • 2014 • Vol. 72 (2)
OBJECTIVE: To investigate a possible link between periodontitis and atherogenesis by examining the levels of anti-oxidized low density lipoprotien (ox LDL) and low density lipoprotien (LDL) in gingiv…
Mehta, D; Shah, R; Thomas, R
Prevalence of clinical consequences of untreated dental caries and its relation to dental fear among 12-15-year-old schoolchildren in Bangalore city, India.
European archives of paediatric dentistry : official journal of the European Academy of Paediatric Dentistry • 2014 • Vol. 15 (1)
PURPOSE: To investigate the prevalence of clinical consequences of untreated dental caries and its relation to dental fear among public schoolchildren in India. METHOD: A cross-sectional study of 1,4…
Murthy, A; Pramila, M; Ranganath, S
Ameloblastic fibrosarcoma: a rare malignant odontogenic tumor.
European annals of otorhinolaryngology, head and neck diseases • 2014 • Vol. 131 (1)
INTRODUCTION: Ameloblastic fibrosarcoma (AFS) is a rare malignant odontogenic tumor. It can arise de novo, however one-third of cases may arise from a recurrent ameloblastic fibroma, in which case th…
Al-Khafaji, B; Gilani, S; Raza, A