Research Papers
Molecular studies of the structural ecology of natural occlusal caries.
Caries research • 2014 • Vol. 48 (5)
Microbiological studies of occlusal dental biofilms have hitherto been hampered by inaccessibility to the sampling site and demolition of the original biofilm architecture. This study shows for the f…
Dige, I; Gronkjaer, L; Nyvad, B
Discrimination between intact and decayed pulp regions in carious teeth by ADC mapping.
Caries research • 2014 • Vol. 48 (5)
The aim of this study was to evaluate an advanced magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) method, apparent diffusion coefficient (ADC) mapping, in the functional assessment of carious teeth. 38 extracted hu…
Bajd, F; Cankar, K; Nemeth, L
RECQL1 plays an important role in the development of tongue squamous cell carcinoma.
Cellular physiology and biochemistry : international journal of experimental cellular physiology, biochemistry, and pharmacology • 2014 • Vol. 33 (5)
BACKGROUND/AIMS: RECQL1, a member of the human RECQ helicase family, participates in DNA repair. Recent reports showed that RECQL1 silencing in cancer cells resulted in mitotic catastrophe, which pre…
Chen, R; Han, J; Ji, F
Modified endoscope-assisted partial-superficial parotidectomy through a retroauricular incision.
ORL; journal for oto-rhino-laryngology and its related specialties • 2014 • Vol. 76 (3)
OBJECTIVES: The aim of this study was to evaluate the feasibility of an endoscope-assisted partial parotidectomy through a modified retroauricular incision. PATIENTS AND METHODS: Thirty patients with…
Chen, J; Chen, W; He, F
Update on office inspections and online license renewals.
LDA journal • 2014 • Vol. 73 (1)
Guillory, W
Anti-inflammatory effects of rebamipide eyedrop administration on ocular lesions in a murine model of primary Sjogren's syndrome.
PLoS One • 2014 • Vol. 9 (5)
BACKGROUND: Topical therapy is effective for dry eye, and its prolonged effects should help in maintaining the quality of life of patients with dry eye. We previously reported that the oral administr…
Arakaki, R; Eguchi, H; Enkhmaa, T
Dissemination of periodontal pathogens in the bloodstream after periodontal procedures: a systematic review.
PLoS One • 2014 • Vol. 9 (5)
BACKGROUND: To date, there is no compilation of evidence-based information associating bacteremia and periodontal procedures. This systematic review aims to assess magnitude, duration, prevalence and…
Artese, H; Chambrone, L; Foz, A
Relationships of alpha-SMA-positive fibroblasts and SDF-1-positive tumor cells with neoangiogenesis in nasopharyngeal carcinoma.
BioMed research international • 2014 • Vol. 2014
Nasopharyngeal carcinoma (NPC) is one of the most prevalent malignant tumors with poor prognosis in Southern China and Southeast Asia. Angiogenesis-related molecules can be promising therapeutic targ…
Hiraku, Y; Huang, G; Kawanishi, S
[Behcet's refractory uveitis treated successfully by infliximab].
La Tunisie medicale • 2014 • Vol. 92 (1)
Ben Abdelghani, K; Hariz, A; Kheder, A
[Necrotizing sialometaplasia].
Duodecim; laaketieteellinen aikakauskirja • 2014 • Vol. 130 (9)
Necrotizing sialometaplasia is a rare inflammatory condition clinically and histologically resembling a malignant tumor. The lesion is usually present on the palatal mucosa, and heals up without trea…
Atula, T; Hagstrom, J
CAD/CAM guided surgery in implant dentistry: a brief review.
The Alpha omegan • 2014 • Vol. 107 (1)
Advanced imaging and CAD/CAM technologies and their applications in enhancing treatment outcomes in implant dentistry have gained widespread interest. Guided implant surgery utilizing these advanced …
Kattadiyil, M; Parciak, E; Puri, S
Severity of periodontitis in patients with isolated coronary artery ectasia.
International heart journal • 2014 • Vol. 55 (4)
The concept that coronary artery ectasia (CAE) is an inflammatory-related disease has been increasingly recognized. Periodontitis induced low-grade chronic systemic inflammation has been shown to be …
Akgoz, H; Aksoy, S; Akyuz, S
Effect of calcium salt of 10-methacryloyloxydecyl dihydrogen phosphate produced on the bond durability of one-step self-etch adhesive.
Dental materials journal • 2014 • Vol. 33 (3)
Five experimental 10-methacryloyloxydecyl dihydrogen phosphate (MDP)-based one-step self-etch adhesives were designed by varying amounts of MDP. The aim of this study was to examine the effect of the…
Takahashi, H
CD163+ tumor-associated macrophages correlated with poor prognosis and cancer stem cells in oral squamous cell carcinoma.
BioMed research international • 2014 • Vol. 2014
Tumor-associated macrophages (TAMs) play an important role in the progression and prognostication of numerous cancers. However, the role and clinical significance of TAM markers in oral squamous cell…
He, K; Huang, C; Liu, B
The diagnostic accuracy of ultrasonography versus endoscopy for primary nasopharyngeal carcinoma.
PLoS One • 2014 • Vol. 9 (6)
OBJECTIVE: To compare the accuracy of ultrasonography (US) with the current clinical standard of endoscopy for a diagnosis of nasopharyngeal carcinoma (NPC). METHODS: A total of 150 patients suspecte…
Gao, Y; Liu, J; Yi, X
Three-year post-loading results of a randomised, controlled, split-mouth trial comparing implants with different prosthetic interfaces and design in partially posterior edentulous mandibles.
European journal of oral implantology • 2014 • Vol. 7 (1)
PURPOSE: To compare the clinical and radiological outcomes of two implant designs with different prosthetic interfaces and neck configurations. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Thirty-four partially edentate p…
Moy, P; Pozzi, A; Tallarico, M
Professional oral hygiene procedures do not influence plasma glucose levels in systemically healthy individuals: a short-term, randomised, controlled trial.
European journal of oral implantology • 2014 • Vol. 7 (1)
PURPOSE: The treatment of gingival inflammation is associated with improved glycaemic control in diabetic patients. The goal of this parallel-randomised controlled trial (RCT) was to test the shortte…
Cairo, F; Giani, M; Nieri, M
Effects of periodontal therapy on C-reactive protein and HDL in serum of subjects with periodontitis.
Revista brasileira de cirurgia cardiovascular : orgao oficial da Sociedade Brasileira de Cirurgia Cardiovascular • 2014 • Vol. 29 (1)
OBJECTIVE: To investigate the effects of nonsurgical periodontal therapy on levels of high-sensitivity C-reactive protein in the sera and its association with body mass index and high density lipopro…
Carneiro, V; Guimaraes, M; Leite, A
Cardiovascular and periodontal diseases.
Revista brasileira de cirurgia cardiovascular : orgao oficial da Sociedade Brasileira de Cirurgia Cardiovascular • 2014 • Vol. 29 (1)
Vieira, R