Research Papers
Predicting the severity and prognosis of trismus after intensity-modulated radiation therapy for oral cancer patients by magnetic resonance imaging.
PLoS One • 2014 • Vol. 9 (3)
To develop magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) indicators to predict trismus outcome for post-operative oral cavity cancer patients who received adjuvant intensity-modulated radiation therapy (IMRT), 22…
Chen, J; Hsieh, C; Hsieh, L
Systematic review on success of narrow-diameter dental implants.
The International journal of oral & maxillofacial implants • 2014 • Vol. 29 Suppl
PURPOSE: The aim of this systematic review was to determine the survival and success rates of narrow-diameter implants (NDI) in different clinical indications compared to standard diameter implants. …
Al-Nawas, B; Klein, M; Schiegnitz, E
Systematic review of the survival rate and incidence of biologic, technical, and esthetic complications of single implant abutments supporting fixed prostheses.
The International journal of oral & maxillofacial implants • 2014 • Vol. 29 Suppl
PURPOSE: To assess the 5-year survival rate and number of technical, biologic, and esthetic complications involving implant abutments. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Electronic (Medline) and hand searches we…
Kelly, J; Kim, S; Zembic, A
CAD/CAM technology for implant abutments, crowns, and superstructures.
The International journal of oral & maxillofacial implants • 2014 • Vol. 29 Suppl
PURPOSE: The aim of this systematic review was to compare implant prostheses fabricated by computer-assisted design and computer-assisted manufacturing (CAD/CAM) with conventionally fabricated implan…
Evans, C; Kapos, T
Loading protocols for single-implant crowns: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
The International journal of oral & maxillofacial implants • 2014 • Vol. 29 Suppl
PURPOSE: To test whether or not immediate loading of single-implant crowns renders different results from early and conventional loading with respect to implant survival, marginal bone loss, stabilit…
Benic, G; Hammerle, C; Mir-Mari, J
Consensus statements and clinical recommendations for implant loading protocols.
The International journal of oral & maxillofacial implants • 2014 • Vol. 29 Suppl
Benic, G; Eckert, S; Gallucci, G
The therapy of peri-implantitis: a systematic review.
The International journal of oral & maxillofacial implants • 2014 • Vol. 29 Suppl
PURPOSE: To evaluate the success of treatments aimed at the resolution of peri-implantitis in patients with osseointegrated implants. MATERIALS AND METHODS: The potentially relevant literature was as…
Heitz-Mayfield, L; Mombelli, A
Consensus statements and clinical recommendations for prevention and management of biologic and technical implant complications.
The International journal of oral & maxillofacial implants • 2014 • Vol. 29 Suppl
Heitz-Mayfield, L; Needleman, I; Pjetursson, B
Implants versus endodontics: "as the pendulum swings".
Dentistry today • 2014 • Vol. 33 (1)
West, J
Immediate dental implant placement: technique, part I.
Dentistry today • 2014 • Vol. 33 (1)
Cavallaro, J; Greenstein, G
The stress axis/DNA protocols in denture fabrication, part I.
Dentistry today • 2014 • Vol. 33 (1)
Ford, J
Efficacy of red and infrared lasers in treatment of temporomandibular disorders--a double-blind, randomized, parallel clinical trial.
Cranio : the journal of craniomandibular practice • 2014 • Vol. 32 (1)
AIM: Low-level laser therapy has still not been well established, and it is important to define a standardized protocol for the treatment of temporomandibular disorders (TMDs) using low level laser. …
Aguiar Tavano, K; Botelho, A; de Oliveira, D
Periodontal infection and cardiorespiratory fitness in younger adults: results from continuous national health and nutrition examination survey 1999-2004.
PLoS One • 2014 • Vol. 9 (3)
OBJECTIVE: Previous studies report associations between periodontal infection and cardiorespiratory fitness but no study has examined the association among younger adults. Our objective was to study …
Demmer, R; Desvarieux, M; Jacobs, D
[Needling technique of Professor Li Yan-Fang].
Zhongguo zhen jiu = Chinese acupuncture & moxibustion • 2014 • Vol. 34 (1)
Experiences of needling techniques of Professor LI Ya- fang is introduced in this article. Gentle and superficial insertion is adopted by Professor LI in clinic. Emphases are put on the qi regulation…
Li, L
[A clinical analysis of ocular involvement in 111 cases of Behcet's disease].
Zhonghua nei ke za zhi • 2014 • Vol. 53 (1)
OBJECTIVE: To study the ocular manifestations in patients with Behcet's disease(BD). METHODS: Medical records at Peking Union Medical College Hospital from 2002 to 2012 were reviewed to identify the …
Chen, H; Li, G; Wu, H
Comparing radiotherapy with or without intracavitary hyperthermia in the treatment of primary nasopharyngeal carcinoma: a retrospective analysis.
Tumori • 2014 • Vol. 100 (1)
AIMS AND BACKGROUND: A retrospective study was performed to evaluate the contribution of intracavitary hyperthermia in patients with nasopharyngeal carcinoma who received radiation therapy. METHODS A…
Chen, C; He, L; Ren, P
Cyclin D1 overexpression is associated with poor clinicopathological outcome and survival in oral squamous cell carcinoma in Asian populations: insights from a meta-analysis.
PLoS One • 2014 • Vol. 9 (3)
BACKGROUND: The clinicopathological significance of cyclin D1 overexpression and prognosis of oral squamous cell carcinoma has not been fully quantified. We performed a comprehensive meta-analysis fo…
Fang, B; Li, H; Liu, S
[A case of right juvenile nasopharyngeal angiofibroma involved parapharyngeal cystic degeneration].
Zhonghua er bi yan hou tou jing wai ke za zhi = Chinese journal of otorhinolaryngology head and neck surgery • 2014 • Vol. 49 (1)
Lyu, C; Yang, L; Zheng, M
Protection of mice from oral Candidiasis by heat-killed enterococcus faecalis, possibly through its direct binding to Candida albicans.
Medical mycology journal • 2014 • Vol. 55 (1)
To develop a new therapy against oral candidiasis, a commensal microorganism, Enterococcus faecalis was tested for its ability to modulate Candida growth in vitro and its therapeutic activities again…
Abe, S; Hayama, K; Ishijima, S
Role of the dentist in prevention and treatment of oral complications secondary to cancer treatment.
Northwest dentistry • 2014 • Vol. 93 (1)
Hanley, Y