Research Papers
The effect of nonsurgical periodontal therapy on hemoglobin A1c levels in persons with type 2 diabetes and chronic periodontitis: a randomized clinical trial.
JAMA • 2013 • Vol. 310 (23)
IMPORTANCE: Chronic periodontitis, a destructive inflammatory disorder of the supporting structures of the teeth, is prevalent in patients with diabetes. Limited evidence suggests that periodontal th…
Engebretson, S; Gelato, M; Hanson, N
Calcifications afloat: bad omens in maxillary sinus augmentation.
BMJ case reports • 2013 • Vol. 2013
Bebi, V; Di Pasquale, D; Felisati, G
[MRI analysis of paranasal sinus invasion in 182 patients with nasopharyngeal carcinoma].
Zhonghua yi xue za zhi • 2013 • Vol. 93 (47)
OBJECTIVE: The aim of the study was to analyze the nuclear magnetic resonance image (MRI) findings for invasion of paranasal sinuses in patients with nasopharyngeal carcinoma (NPC) and to improve the…
Fan, W; Li, Y; Liu, L
Short telomere lengths in peripheral blood leukocytes are associated with an increased risk of oral premalignant lesion and oral squamous cell carcinoma.
Cancer • 2013 • Vol. 119 (24)
BACKGROUND: Oral premalignant lesions (OPLs) are precursors of oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC). Short telomeres in peripheral blood leukocytes (PBLs) are associated with increased risks of severa…
Bau, D; Gong, Y; Gu, J
Diagnostic imaging in veterinary dental practice. Dental disease in a cat.
Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association • 2013 • Vol. 243 (12)
Charlier, C; Constantaras, M
Poor oral health tied to oral HPV infection.
Cancer • 2013 • Vol. 119 (24)
Printz, C
A clinical survey on the prevalence and types of cheek teeth disorders present in 400 Zamorano-Leones and 400 Mirandes donkeys (Equus asinus).
The Veterinary record • 2013 • Vol. 173 (23)
Dental disease is now recognised as a major but often unrecognised disorder of equids, including horses and donkeys. However, very few large clinical studies have documented the prevalence and type o…
Bastos, E; Dixon, P; Rodrigues, J
An oncolytic adenovirus enhances antiangiogenic and antitumoral effects of a replication-deficient adenovirus encoding endostatin by rescuing its selective replication in nasopharyngeal carcinoma cells.
Biochemical and biophysical research communications • 2013 • Vol. 442 (3-4)
A replication-deficient adenovirus (Ad) encoding secreted human endostatin (Ad-Endo) has been demonstrated to have promising antiangiogenic and antitumoral effects. The E1B55k-deleted Ad H101 can sel…
Chen, J; Fu, X; Huang, B
Ancient DNA. Fossilized teeth offer mouthful on ancient microbiome.
Science (New York, N.Y.) • 2013 • Vol. 342 (6164)
Curry, A
Fluorides for the prevention of early tooth decay (demineralised white lesions) during fixed brace treatment.
The Cochrane database of systematic reviews • 2013 (12)
BACKGROUND: Demineralised white lesions (DWLs) can appear on teeth during fixed brace treatment because of early decay around the brackets that attach the braces to the teeth. Fluoride is effective i…
Benson, P; Dyer, F; Furness, S
[Truthfully - would you have known?].
Praxis • 2013 • Vol. 102 (25)
Schoni, M
Evaluation of mechanical properties of three different screws for rapid maxillary expansion.
Biomedical engineering online • 2013 • Vol. 12
BACKGROUND: The aim of this in vitro study was the evaluation of the mechanical properties the screws for rapid maxillary expansion (RME). METHODS: Three commercially available screws for RME were te…
Camporesi, M; Defraia, E; Doldo, T
Early loading of hydrophilic titanium implants inserted in low-mineralized (D3 and D4) bone: one year results of a prospective clinical trial.
Head & face medicine • 2013 • Vol. 9
INTRODUCTION: Pure titanium is the material of choice for contemporary dental implants. However, superficial reaction of the moderately rough titanium surface with atmospheric components decreases it…
Held, U; Rohner, D; Rothamel, D
Do cleft lip and palate patients opt for secondary corrective surgery of upper lip and nose, frequently?
Head & face medicine • 2013 • Vol. 9
PURPOSE: This prospective study was aimed at assessing cleft lip and palate (CLP) patients' opinions and attitudes towards their upper lip and nose and the number of secondary corrective surgical int…
Knipfer, C; Nkenke, E; Stelzle, F
Inferring biological evolution from fracture patterns in teeth.
Journal of theoretical biology • 2013 • Vol. 338
It is hypothesised that specific tooth forms are adapted to resist fracture, in order to accommodate the high bite forces needed to secure, break down and consume food. Three distinct modes of tooth …
Barani, A; Bush, M; Constantino, P
Novel function of N,N-bis(2-chloroethyl)docos-13-enamide for reversal of multidrug resistance in tongue cancer.
European journal of pharmacology • 2013 • Vol. 721 (1-3)
Multidrug resistance (MDR) is a key element in the failure of chemotherapies, and development of agents to overcome MDR is crucial to improving cancer treatments. The overexpression of glutathione-S-…
Gao, M; Jin, N; Kuang, X
Influence of lateral cephalometric radiographs on extraction decision in skeletal class I patients.
Head & face medicine • 2013 • Vol. 9
BACKGROUND: Radiographic examination is considered 'justified' only when detection of a condition that would change the mechanisms and timing of treatment is possible. Radiographic safety guidelines …
Aras, I; Attin, R; Attin, T
Antifungal susceptibility and growth inhibitory response of oral Candida species to Brucea javanica Linn. extract.
BMC complementary and alternative medicine • 2013 • Vol. 13
BACKGROUND: Candida species have been associated with the emergence of resistant strains towards selected antifungal agents. Plant products have been used traditionally as alternative medicine to eas…
Abdul Razak, F; Nordin, M; Wan Harun, W
Microbial diversity of peri-implant biofilms on implant fixed bar and telescopic double crown attachments.
The Journal of oral implantology • 2013 • Vol. 39 (6)
One of the principal problems in oral implantation is inflammation of peri-implant hard and soft tissues caused by bacterial biofilms. The purpose of the present study was to evaluate the microbial d…
Demling, A; Gellermann, E; Heuer, W
Acceptance and perception of Nigerian patients to medical photography.
Developing world bioethics • 2013 • Vol. 13 (3)
The aim of the study was to determine the acceptance and perception of Nigerian patients to medical photography. A self-administered questionnaire was distributed among Nigerian patients attending or…
Adeyemo, W; Akadiri, O; Fashina, A