Research Papers
Release of metal ions from fixed orthodontic appliance: an in vitro study in continuous flow system.
The Angle orthodontist • 2014 • Vol. 84 (1)
OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the release of metal ions from fixed orthodontic appliances. MATERIALS AND METHODS: A new system for in vitro testing of dental materials was constructed and consisted of a the…
Chojnacka, K; Mikulewicz, M; Wolowiec, P
The influence of fixation in formalin on the measurement of stability of implants using resonance frequency analysis and Periotest M(R): a study in a dog.
The British journal of oral & maxillofacial surgery • 2014 • Vol. 52 (1)
Resonance frequency analysis (RFA) and Periotest(R) have been widely used to evaluate measurements of the stability of implants in clinical studies and animal experiments. In animals, these measureme…
Akagawa, Y; Doi, K; Kajihara, S
Assessment of interleukin-6 receptor inhibition therapy on periodontal condition in patients with rheumatoid arthritis and chronic periodontitis.
Journal of periodontology • 2014 • Vol. 85 (1)
BACKGROUND: Overproduction of interleukin (IL)-6 may play a pathologic role in rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and chronic periodontitis (CP). The present study assesses IL-6 receptor (IL-6R) inhibition th…
Ishida, K; Ito, S; Kobayashi, D
Can preoperative imaging help to predict postoperative outcome after wisdom tooth removal? A randomized controlled trial using panoramic radiography versus cone-beam CT.
Clinical oral investigations • 2014 • Vol. 18 (1)
OBJECTIVES: The primary objective of the study was to compare the postoperative complications following surgical removal of impacted third molars using panoramic radiography (PAN) images- and cone-be…
Beltran, J; Botetano, R; Guerrero, M
Does an intracanal composite anchorage replace posts?
Clinical oral investigations • 2014 • Vol. 18 (1)
OBJECTIVES: This study aims to assess the effectiveness of an intracanal composite anchorage to replace conventionally cemented titanium or bonded glass fibre posts. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Post space…
Buttel, L; Izquierdo, A; Krastl, G
Orthodontic bracket debonding: risk of enamel fracture.
Clinical oral investigations • 2014 • Vol. 18 (1)
OBJECTIVES: Until now, it is not clear if various procedures of bracket debonding differ with regard to their risk of enamel fracture. Therefore, the objective of the present study was to compare the…
Holberg, C; Holberg, N; Rudzki-Janson, I
Radiologic bone loss in patients with bisphosphonate-associated osteonecrosis of the jaws: a case-control study.
Clinical oral investigations • 2014 • Vol. 18 (2)
OBJECTIVES: Most patients with bisphosphonate-associated osteonecrosis of the jaws (BP-ONJ) report a previous tooth extraction at the necrosis site before the diagnosis was made. At older ages, most …
Laux, C; Sagheb, K; Walter, C
Rheumatoid arthritis in the elderly and its relationship with periodontitis: a review.
Geriatrics & gerontology international • 2014 • Vol. 14 (1)
Periodontitis and rheumatoid arthritis are chronic inflammatory diseases commonly seen in the elderly. It has been proposed that the two conditions are interrelated and influence the severity of each…
Agnihotri, R; Gaur, S
Overexpression of survivin and caspase 3 in oral carcinogenesis.
Applied immunohistochemistry & molecular morphology : AIMM • 2014 • Vol. 22 (1)
Survivin is an inhibitor of apoptosis protein that inhibits caspase 3 function. While cytoplasmic survivin suppresses apoptosis, nuclear survivin regulates cell division. Little is known about the su…
Poomsawat, S; Punyasingh, J; Vejchapipat, P
Intrabony defects, open-flap debridement, and decortication: a randomized clinical trial.
Journal of periodontology • 2014 • Vol. 85 (1)
BACKGROUND: Intramarrow penetration (IMP) is often incorporated in regenerative periodontal surgical procedures. However, the actual benefits of adding IMP to such a procedure remain undocumented. Th…
Crea, A; Deli, G; Lajolo, C
Clinical evaluation of the efficiency of low-level laser therapy for oral lichen planus: a prospective case series.
Lasers in medical science • 2014 • Vol. 29 (1)
Oral lichen planus (OLP) is an inflammatory disease that can be painful, mainly in the atrophic and erosive forms. Numerous drugs have been used with dissimilar results, but most treatments are empir…
Arduino, P; Broccoletti, R; Cafaro, A
Transoral robotic surgery for the management of oropharyngeal minor salivary gland tumors.
Head & neck • 2014 • Vol. 36 (1)
BACKGROUND: In this study we report our preliminary experience with the use of transoral robotic surgery (TORS) for the management of minor salivary gland malignancies of the oropharynx and outcomes.…
de Almeida, J; Genden, E; Miles, B
Central facial paresis and its impact on mimicry, psyche and quality of life in patients after stroke.
Biomedical papers of the Medical Faculty of the University Palacky, Olomouc, Czechoslovakia • 2014 • Vol. 158 (1)
AIM: Using functional scales and face video analysis, changes in central facial paresis are monitored in patients with stroke after orofacial therapy and correlations between changes in mimicry, ment…
Elfmark, M; Horak, S; Kanovsky, P
Differential expression of transcription factors Snail, Slug, SIP1, and Twist in ameloblastoma.
Journal of oral pathology & medicine : official publication of the International Association of Oral Pathologists and the American Academy of Oral Pathology • 2014 • Vol. 43 (1)
BACKGROUND: Epithelial-to-mesenchymal transition (EMT) via the mechanism of transcription repression is a crucial process for the induction of invasiveness in many human tumors. Ameloblastoma is a be…
Ng, K; Siar, C
Adhesive restoration of anterior endodontically treated teeth: influence of post length on fracture strength.
Clinical oral investigations • 2014 • Vol. 18 (2)
OBJECTIVES: This study aims to evaluate the fracture resistance of endodontically treated anterior teeth restored with crowns made of composite or ceramic and retained without the use of a post (endo…
Bortolotto, T; Cattani-Lorente, M; Giner, L
High expression of p63 is correlated to poor prognosis in squamous cell carcinoma of the tongue.
Journal of oral pathology & medicine : official publication of the International Association of Oral Pathologists and the American Academy of Oral Pathology • 2014 • Vol. 43 (1)
BACKGROUND: p63 proteins are important in formation of the oral mucosa. Normal oral mucosa shows a balance between the six protein isoforms, whereas an imbalance between them is seen in squamous cell…
Coates, P; Hansel, A; Laurell, G
Clinical performance of ormocer, nanofilled, and nanoceramic resin composites in Class I and Class II restorations: a three-year evaluation.
Operative dentistry • 2014 • Vol. 39 (1)
PURPOSE: This prospective long-term clinical trial evaluated and compared the three-year clinical performance of an ormocer, a nanofilled, and a nanoceramic resin composite with that of a microhybrid…
AbdAllah, A; El-Embaby, A; Mahmoud, S
Cleft Palate in a Mouse Model of SOX2 Haploinsufficiency.
The Cleft palate-craniofacial journal : official publication of the American Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Association • 2014 • Vol. 51 (1)
OBJECTIVE: While SEX-determining region Y-Box 2 (SOX2) mutations are typically recognized as yielding ocular and central nervous system abnormalities, they have also been associated with other cranio…
Langer, L; Pevny, L; Sulik, K
Experience of head and neck theatre staff and attitudes to human factors using an aviation-based analysis and classification system--a pilot survey.
The British journal of oral & maxillofacial surgery • 2014 • Vol. 52 (1)
The role that human factors have in contributing to air crashes is well known and is included as an essential part of training. Awareness of human factors in surgery is increasingly being recognised …
Brennan, P; Colbert, S; Dale, T
Effect of a daily dose of Lactobacillus brevis CD2 lozenges in high caries risk schoolchildren.
Clinical oral investigations • 2014 • Vol. 18 (2)
OBJECTIVES: A double-blind, randomised, placebo-controlled clinical trial was performed to validate the hypothesis that the use of lozenges containing Lactobacillus brevis CD2 (Inersan(R), CD Investm…
Cagetti, M; Campus, G; Carta, G