Research Papers
Bending moments of zirconia and titanium implant abutments supporting all-ceramic crowns after aging.
Clinical oral implants research • 2014 • Vol. 25 (1)
OBJECTIVES: To test the fracture load and fracture patterns of zirconia abutments restored with all-ceramic crowns after fatigue loading, exhibiting internal and external implant-abutment connections…
Hammerle, C; Muhlemann, S; Sailer, I
Evaluation of the use of digital study models in postgraduate orthodontic programs in the United States and Canada.
The Angle orthodontist • 2014 • Vol. 84 (1)
OBJECTIVE: To investigate the extent, experience, and trends associated with digital model use, as well as the advantages of using a particular study model type (digital or plaster) in postgraduate o…
Park, J; Shastry, S
Demographic trends and disease-specific survival in salivary acinic cell carcinoma: an analysis of 1129 cases.
The Laryngoscope • 2014 • Vol. 124 (1)
OBJECTIVE/HYPOTHESIS: Acinic cell carcinoma (AciCC) is a rare salivary gland malignancy that most commonly arises in the parotid gland. Characteristics of AciCC are slow growth and a long clinical co…
Baredes, S; Eloy, J; Husain, Q
Hygrometric properties of inspired gas and oral dryness in patients with acute respiratory failure during noninvasive ventilation.
Respiratory care • 2014 • Vol. 59 (1)
BACKGROUND: Because noninvasive ventilation (NIV) delivers medical gas at high flow, inadequate humidification may cause oral dryness and patient discomfort. Heated humidification can be used during …
Imanaka, H; Nakataki, E; Nishimura, M
The postantifungal effect of nystatin and its impact on adhesion attributes of oral Candida dubliniensis isolates.
Mycoses • 2014 • Vol. 57 (1)
The postantifungal effect (PAFE) has an impact on candidal pathogenicity. However, there is no information on either the PAFE or its impact on adhesion traits of oral Candida dubliniensis isolates. O…
Chandy, R; Ellepola, A; Joseph, B
Changing perception: facial reanimation surgery improves attractiveness and decreases negative facial perception.
The Laryngoscope • 2014 • Vol. 124 (1)
OBJECTIVES/HYPOTHESIS: Determine the effect of facial reanimation surgery on observer-graded attractiveness and negative facial perception of patients with facial paralysis. STUDY DESIGN: Randomized …
Boahene, K; Byrne, P; Dey, J
A case of Behcet's disease complicated by carotid-oesophageal fistula.
Rheumatology (Oxford, England) • 2014 • Vol. 53 (1)
Kimura, N; Kohsaka, H; Miyasaka, N
Effect of interceptive extraction of deciduous canine on palatally displaced maxillary canine: a prospective randomized controlled study.
The Angle orthodontist • 2014 • Vol. 84 (1)
OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the effect of the extraction of deciduous canines on palatally displaced canines (PDCs), to analyze the impact of the age of the patient on this interceptive treatment, and to …
Bazargani, F; Lennartsson, B; Magnuson, A
Loss of pulp vitality after maxillary sinus augmentation: a surgical and endodontic approach.
Journal of periodontology • 2014 • Vol. 85 (1)
BACKGROUND: Maxillary sinus augmentation is a routine procedure performed in implant dentistry in cases with sinus pneumatization. This study presents a series of clinical cases in which tooth devita…
Caton, J; Hoyo, M; Papadimitriou, D
Bacterial colonization of microbial biofilms in oral squamous cell carcinoma.
Clinical oral investigations • 2014 • Vol. 18 (2)
OBJECTIVES: The purpose of this prospective clinical study was to identify the bacterial spectra on the surface of oral squamous cell carcinomas (OSCC) in comparison to oral mucosa of patients with a…
Bolz, J; Dosa, E; Eckert, A
Macroglossia as the only presenting feature of amyloidosis due to MGUS.
European journal of haematology • 2014 • Vol. 92 (1)
Conrad, K; Darr, R; Ehehalt, F
Influence of fiber inserts, type of composite, and gingival margin location on the microleakage in Class II resin composite restorations.
Operative dentistry • 2014 • Vol. 39 (1)
This study evaluated the influence of fiber inserts, type of composites, and location of the gingival seat on microleakage in Class II resin composite restorations. Fifty noncarious human third molar…
Dhingra, V; Kumar, M; Kumari, M
High-density polytetrafluoroethylene membranes in guided bone and tissue regeneration procedures: a literature review.
International journal of oral and maxillofacial surgery • 2014 • Vol. 43 (1)
Expanded polytetrafluoroethylene (e-PTFE) has been used successfully as a membrane barrier for regeneration procedures. However, when exposed to the oral cavity, its high porosity increases the risk …
Carbonell, J; Martin, I; Nart, J
Pre-emptive effect of dexamethasone and methylprednisolone on pain, swelling, and trismus after third molar surgery: a split-mouth randomized triple-blind clinical trial.
International journal of oral and maxillofacial surgery • 2014 • Vol. 43 (1)
The aim of this study was to compare the effect of dexamethasone 8 mg and methylprednisolone 40 mg for the control of pain, swelling, and trismus following the extraction of impacted third molars. Si…
Alcantara, C; Falci, S; Oliveira-Ferreira, F
[EMG biofeedback training at home for patient with chronic facial palsy and defective healing].
Laryngo- rhino- otologie • 2014 • Vol. 93 (1)
BACKGROUND: There is no standard for the adjuvant treatment of patients with chronic facial palsy and defective healing. There is a lack of standard for mimic training programs with biofeedback techn…
Finkensieper, M; Guntinas-Lichius, O; Volk, G
Temporal trends in oropharyngeal cancer treatment and survival: 1998-2009.
The Laryngoscope • 2014 • Vol. 124 (1)
OBJECTIVES/HYPOTHESIS: To describe temporal trends of surgical and nonsurgical treatment for advanced oropharyngeal cancer, and to report contemporary survival estimates and factors associated with s…
Chen, A; Fedewa, S; Zhu, J
Free fat grafting in superficial parotid surgery to prevent Frey's syndrome and improve aesthetic outcome.
The Journal of laryngology and otology • 2014 • Vol. 128 Suppl 1
BACKGROUND: Frey's syndrome and cosmesis are important considerations in parotid surgery. Placement of an interpositional barrier can prevent these complications; however, surgical technique and effi…
Barakate, M; Chan, L; Havas, T
Periodontal status of ectopic canines after orthodontic treatment.
The Angle orthodontist • 2014 • Vol. 84 (1)
OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the periodontal health and tooth vitality of palatally impacted and buccal ectopic maxillary canines after completion of orthodontic treatment. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Fifteen p…
Acar, A; Arun, T; Evren, A
Acute onset of trigeminal neuralgia, facial paresis and dysphagia after mild head injury.
British journal of neurosurgery • 2014 • Vol. 28 (1)
The authors report the rare and first documented case of concomitant microvascular decompression of trigeminal, facial and glossopharyngeal nerves for the management of intractable to medical therapy…
Georgakoulias, N; Gkekas, N; Primikiris, P
What is in a name? Oral and maxillofacial surgeon versus oral surgeon.
Journal of oral and maxillofacial surgery : official journal of the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons • 2014 • Vol. 72 (1)
PURPOSE: In 1975, the American Society of Oral Surgeons officially changed its name to the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons. This change was intended to address the specialty's…
Altamirano, A; Brown, E; Dean, J