Research Papers
Stenting of the eustachian tube to prevent otitis media with effusion after maxillary swing approach nasopharyngectomy.
The Laryngoscope • 2014 • Vol. 124 (1)
OBJECTIVES/HYPOTHESIS: Our previous report recommended that the management of ipsilateral otitis media with effusion (OME) after maxillary swing nasopharyngectomy was observation. The idea of introdu…
Chan, J; Ho, A; Ho, W
Deficiency in expression and epigenetic DNA Methylation of ASS1 gene in nasopharyngeal carcinoma: negative prognostic impact and therapeutic relevance.
Tumour biology : the journal of the International Society for Oncodevelopmental Biology and Medicine • 2014 • Vol. 35 (1)
The risk stratification and final outcomes in patients with nasopharyngeal carcinomas (NPC) still remain suboptimal. Our principal goals were to identify and validate targetable metabolic drivers rel…
Chen, T; Huang, H; Lan, J
TOP2A overexpression as a poor prognostic factor in patients with nasopharyngeal carcinoma.
Tumour biology : the journal of the International Society for Oncodevelopmental Biology and Medicine • 2014 • Vol. 35 (1)
Despite the advances in diagnostic imaging and treatment modalities, the risk stratification and final outcomes in patients with nasopharyngeal carcinomas (NPC) still remain suboptimal. Through data …
Chang, K; Chen, T; Hsu, H
The use of sialendoscopy for the treatment of multiple salivary gland stones.
Journal of oral and maxillofacial surgery : official journal of the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons • 2014 • Vol. 72 (1)
OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this study is to document our experience with sialendoscopy for the treatment of multiple calculi of the salivary ducts, as well as to discuss the technique and indications …
Araydy, S; Ardekian, L; Klein, H
Susceptibility to corrosion and in vitro biocompatibility of a laser-welded composite orthodontic arch wire.
Annals of biomedical engineering • 2014 • Vol. 42 (1)
Composite arch-wire (CoAW) is an arch wire formed by solder connection of nickel titanium shape memory alloy and stainless steel wire. The purpose of the present study was to investigate the biocompa…
Sun, D; Sun, X; Yu, W
Optimising radiographic bitewing examination to adult and juvenile patients through the use of anthropomorphic phantoms.
Radiation protection dosimetry • 2014 • Vol. 158 (1)
Four anthropomorphic phantoms (an adult male, an adult female, a 10-y-old child and a 5-y-old child) were exposed to bitewing radiographs at film and digital settings using both rectangular and round…
Branets, I; Colosi, D; Dauer, L
Impact of improvement in preoperative oral health on nosocomial pneumonia in a group of cardiac surgery patients: a single arm prospective intervention study.
Intensive care medicine • 2014 • Vol. 40 (1)
PURPOSE: To evaluate the effects of an oral health protocol on the incidence of postoperative pneumonia in patients submitted to coronary artery bypass grafting and to valve surgery. METHODS: All pat…
Bergan, E; Lamas, C; Tura, B
Finite element analysis of bone stress after SARPE.
Journal of oral and maxillofacial surgery : official journal of the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons • 2014 • Vol. 72 (1)
PURPOSE: This study investigated stress distribution in maxillas that underwent surgically assisted palatal expansion (SARPE). MATERIALS AND METHODS: Five maxillary models were built: no osteotomy (M…
de Assis, D; Goncales, E; Noritomi, P
Preparation and characterization of chitosan-based spray-dried microparticles for the delivery of clindamycin phosphate to periodontal pockets.
Current drug delivery • 2014 • Vol. 11 (1)
Biodegradable spray-dried chitosan microparticles loaded with clindamycin phosphate (CDP) were formulated to deliver drugs locally into the periodontal pocket. The effects of spray dryer conditions, …
Baykara, T; Gumustas, M; Kilicarslan, M
Arterial compression of nerve is the primary cause of trigeminal neuralgia.
Neurological sciences : official journal of the Italian Neurological Society and of the Italian Society of Clinical Neurophysiology • 2014 • Vol. 35 (1)
Whether arterial or venous compression or arachnoid adhesions are primarily responsible for compression of the trigeminal nerve in patients with trigeminal neuralgia is unclear. The aim of this study…
Chen, G; Wang, L; Wang, X
Modulation of lipid metabolic defects rescues cleft palate in Tgfbr2 mutant mice.
Human molecular genetics • 2014 • Vol. 23 (1)
Mutations in transforming growth factor beta (TGFbeta) receptor type II (TGFBR2) cause Loeys-Dietz syndrome, characterized by craniofacial and cardiovascular abnormalities. Mice with a deletion of Tg…
Chai, Y; Ho, T; Iwata, J
Are preoperative oral care bundles needed to prevent postoperative pneumonia?
Intensive care medicine • 2014 • Vol. 40 (1)
Martin-Loeches, I; Torres, A
The bite force and craniofacial morphology in patients with acromegaly: a pilot study.
Medicina oral, patologia oral y cirugia bucal • 2014 • Vol. 19 (1)
OBJECTIVES: Acromegaly is a metabolic disorder caused by increased growth hormone secretion. As a consequence of acromegaly some typical craniofacial morphology changes appear. This pilot study was c…
Aktas-Yilmaz, B; Bek, B; Dogan, A
Effect of antiasthmatic medication on the surface roughness and color stability of dental restorative materials.
Medical principles and practice : international journal of the Kuwait University, Health Science Centre • 2014 • Vol. 23 (1)
OBJECTIVE: This study evaluated the effect of antiasthmatic medication on the surface roughness and color stability of dental restorative materials. MATERIALS AND METHODS: A total of 60 disc-shaped s…
Ayaz, E; Bagis, B; Turgut, S
Osteonecrosis of the jaw in Sweden associated with the oral use of bisphosphonate.
Journal of oral and maxillofacial surgery : official journal of the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons • 2014 • Vol. 72 (1)
PURPOSE: To estimate the incidence of bisphosphonate (BP)-related osteonecrosis of the jaw (BRONJ) associated with the use of oral BPs and osteonecrosis of the jaw (ONJ) not associated with current o…
Jarnbring, F; Torring, O; Ulmner, M
Streptococcus dentisani sp. nov., a novel member of the mitis group.
International journal of systematic and evolutionary microbiology • 2014 • Vol. 64 (Pt 1)
Genomic, taxonomic and biochemical studies were performed on two strains of alpha-haemolytic streptococci that showed them to be clustered with major members of the Streptococcus mitis group. These G…
Belda-Ferre, P; Benitez-Paez, A; Cabrera-Rubio, R
The usefulness of triple layers suturing technique with frilled pectoralis major musculocutaneous flap for pharyngocutaneous fistula.
Journal of plastic, reconstructive & aesthetic surgery : JPRAS • 2014 • Vol. 67 (1)
Beppu, T; Hamahata, A; Hatanaka, A
Dosimetric evaluation of dental implant planning examinations with cone-beam computed tomography.
Radiation protection dosimetry • 2014 • Vol. 158 (2)
The aim of this work was to perform a dosimetric evaluation of two cone-beam computed tomography scanners. The study was performed with two scanners: i-CAT classic and PreXion 3D. Air kerma-area prod…
Andrade, M; Khoury, H; Kramer, R
Randomized clinical evaluation of a light-cured base material for complete dentures.
Clinical oral investigations • 2014 • Vol. 18 (5)
OBJECTIVES: The purpose of this study was to compare plaque adhesion, tissue reaction, and technical complications for complete dentures based on visible light-cured resin (VLCR) or on conventional p…
Bomicke, W; Hassel, A; Rammelsberg, P
The circadian clock in oral health and diseases.
Journal of dental research • 2014 • Vol. 93 (1)
Most physiological processes in mammals display circadian rhythms that are driven by the endogenous circadian clock. This clock is comprised of a central component located in the hypothalamic suprach…
Kim, D; Marder, W; McAlpin, B