Research Papers
Vertical ridge augmentation with titanium-reinforced, dense-PTFE membranes and a combination of particulated autogenous bone and anorganic bovine bone-derived mineral: a prospective case series in 19 patients.
The International journal of oral & maxillofacial implants • 2014 • Vol. 29 (1)
PURPOSE: This prospective case series evaluated the use of a new titanium-reinforced nonresorbable membrane (high-density polytetrafluoroethylene), in combination with a mixture of anorganic bovine b…
Jovanovic, S; Lozada, J; Nagursky, H
A pilot histologic comparison of bone-to-implant contact between phosphate-coated and control titanium implants in the canine model.
The International journal of oral & maxillofacial implants • 2014 • Vol. 29 (1)
PURPOSE: This study tested the null hypothesis that phosphate-treated titanium implants would perform no differently on mineral apposition rates (MARs), new bone-to-implant contact (new BIC), and tot…
Dechow, P; Derksen, R; Kontogiorgos, E
Biomechanical effects of different fixed partial denture designs planned on bicortically anchored short, graft-supported long, or 45-degree-inclined long implants in the posterior maxilla: a three-dimensional finite element analysis.
The International journal of oral & maxillofacial implants • 2014 • Vol. 29 (1)
PURPOSE: The purpose of this study was to analyze the functional stresses around implants and supporting tissues placed in different combinations in the grafted and nongrafted atrophic posterior maxi…
Dogan, D; Ozan, O; Seker, B
BMP-2/ACS/allograft for combined maxillary alveolar split/sinus floor grafting with and without simultaneous dental implant placement: report of 21 implants placed into 7 alveolar split sites followed for up to 3 years.
The International journal of oral & maxillofacial implants • 2014 • Vol. 29 (1)
This report presents seven patients who were treated with combined alveolar split/sinus grafting technique and dental implants and followed for 1 to 3 years. The grafting material included bone morph…
Adams, M; Jensen, O; Kuhlke, K
Lipid levels in patients with Behcet's disease.
European review for medical and pharmacological sciences • 2014 • Vol. 18 (1)
Balta, I; Balta, S; Demir, M
Diabetes: multi-disciplinary approaches.
British dental journal • 2014 • Vol. 216 (2)
Halai, H
Fluoridation: advocating public health measures.
British dental journal • 2014 • Vol. 216 (2)
Hamburger, R
Investigation: NHS Choices - three years on.
British dental journal • 2014 • Vol. 216 (2)
Doherty, R
A case report looking at ACE inhibitors as the cause of angioedema during dental treatment.
British dental journal • 2014 • Vol. 216 (2)
Angiotensin converting enzymes, also known as ACE inhibitors are regularly prescribed by doctors in the treatment of congestive heart failure and hypertension. In this case report, we will be looking…
Raval, P
Neurological involvement in primary Sjogren syndrome: a focus on central nervous system.
PLoS One • 2014 • Vol. 9 (1)
OBJECTIVES: Sjogren syndrome is an autoimmune disease involving mainly salivary and lacrimal glands. Beyond widely described PNS involvement, high variable prevalence of CNS manifestations ranging fr…
Francia, A; Giacomini, P; Marchione, P
A prospective study: current problems in radiotherapy for nasopharyngeal carcinoma in yogyakarta, indonesia.
PLoS One • 2014 • Vol. 9 (1)
INTRODUCTION: Nasopharyngeal carcinoma (NPC) has a high incidence in Indonesia. Previous study in Yogyakarta revealed a complete response of 29% and a median overall survival of less than 2 years. Th…
Fles, R; Herdini, C; Indrasari, S
Knockdown of miR-214 promotes apoptosis and inhibits cell proliferation in nasopharyngeal carcinoma.
PLoS One • 2014 • Vol. 9 (1)
MicroRNA-214 (MiR-214) is aberrantly expressed in several human tumors such as ovarian cancer and breast cancer. However, the role of miR-214 in nasopharyngeal carcinoma (NPC) is still unknown. In th…
Fu, S; Li, Y; Shao, J
Non-Gaussian analysis of diffusion weighted imaging in head and neck at 3T: a pilot study in patients with nasopharyngeal carcinoma.
PLoS One • 2014 • Vol. 9 (1)
PURPOSE: To technically investigate the non-Gaussian diffusion of head and neck diffusion weighted imaging (DWI) at 3 Tesla and compare advanced non-Gaussian diffusion models, including diffusion kur…
Ahuja, A; Bhatia, K; King, A
Creation of a dental X-ray unit with a contactless exposure control switch.
Dento maxillo facial radiology • 2014 • Vol. 43 (4)
OBJECTIVE: A new dental radiographic unit (DXRU) with a contactless switch for adjusting exposure conditions and a foot-pedal exposure switch was developed to prevent bacterial or viral contamination…
Honda, E; Hosoki, H; Maeda, N
A clinical study of various buccinator musculomucosal flaps for palatal fistulae closure after cleft palate surgery.
The Journal of craniofacial surgery • 2014 • Vol. 25 (2)
This retrospective study describes various buccinator musculomucosal flaps for the repair of palatal fistulae. Twenty-two palatal fistulae were repaired at our institution between 2002 and 2012 by bu…
Fang, L; Ma, T; Wang, C
Local versus systemic antibiotics effectiveness: a comparative study of postoperative oral disability in lower third molar surgery.
The Journal of craniofacial surgery • 2014 • Vol. 25 (2)
Burgassi, S; Busa, A; Capuano, A
[Referencing and counter-referencing in specialized dental health procedures in Campinas in the state of Sao Paulo, Brazil].
Ciencia & saude coletiva • 2014 • Vol. 19 (1)
This article aims to evaluate the referencing of the demand for specialized care in oral health in Campinas in relation to the distribution of treatment and the influence of socio-economic variables …
Ambrosano, G; Guerra, L; Meneghim, M
[Influence of the organization of primary care and the socio-demographic characteristics of the population on the demand for municipal emergency dental care].
Ciencia & saude coletiva • 2014 • Vol. 19 (1)
The scope of this study was to evaluate the influence of the social determinants and the provision of primary care services in relation to the use of emergency dental care services in a medium-sized …
Ambrosano, G; da Fonseca, D; Meneghim, M
[Access to information on oral hygiene and tooth loss due to caries among adults].
Ciencia & saude coletiva • 2014 • Vol. 19 (1)
This study sought to establish the association between tooth loss due to dental caries and variables related to access to information on oral health in adults aged 35-44 years (n = 780) who participa…
Aguiar, P; De Paula, A; Ferreira e Ferreira, E
Sexual dimorphism in bite performance drives morphological variation in chameleons.
PLoS One • 2014 • Vol. 9 (1)
Phenotypic performance in different environments is central to understanding the evolutionary and ecological processes that drive adaptive divergence and, ultimately, speciation. Because habitat stru…
da Silva, J; Herrel, A; Measey, G