Research Papers
Synergistetes cluster A in saliva is associated with periodontitis.
Journal of periodontal research • 2013 • Vol. 48 (6)
BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: Synergistetes is a novel bacterial phylum consisting of gram-negative anaerobes. Increasing lines of evidence demonstrate that this phylum is associated with periodontal di…
Belibasakis, G; Bostanci, N; Emingil, G
Fetal polymorphisms at the ABCB1-transporter gene locus are associated with susceptibility to non-syndromic oral cleft malformations.
European journal of human genetics : EJHG • 2013 • Vol. 21 (12)
ATP-binding cassette (ABC) proteins in the placenta regulate fetal exposure to xenobiotics. We hypothesized that functional polymorphisms in ABC genes influence risk for non-syndromic oral clefts (NS…
Beaty, T; Cheah, F; Chen, P
The Parental Dental Concerns Scale (PDCS): its development and initial psychometric properties.
Community dentistry and oral epidemiology • 2013 • Vol. 41 (6)
OBJECTIVES: To assess the validity and reliability of a Parental Dental Concerns Scale (PDCS) to identify parents unable to access preventive dental care for their children. METHODS: Two studies were…
Chambers, S; Freeman, R; Humphris, G
Association between low bone mineral density and clinical attachment loss in Japanese postmenopausal females.
Journal of periodontology • 2013 • Vol. 84 (12)
BACKGROUND: Previous studies have shown conflicting results as to whether low bone mineral density (BMD) is associated with severe clinical attachment loss (AL). The effect of dental restoration on A…
Iwasaki, M; Miyazaki, H; Nakamura, K
The significance of keratinized mucosa on implant health: a systematic review.
Journal of periodontology • 2013 • Vol. 84 (12)
BACKGROUND: Whether a minimal width of keratinized mucosa (KM) is required to maintain peri-implant tissue health has been a topic of interest. This systematic review and meta-analysis aims to invest…
Chan, H; Lin, G; Wang, H
Mixed nano/micro-sized calcium phosphate composite and EDTA root surface etching improve availability of graft material in intrabony defects: an in vivo scanning electron microscopy evaluation.
Journal of periodontology • 2013 • Vol. 84 (12)
BACKGROUND: The use of nanoparticles of graft materials may lead to breakthrough applications for periodontal regeneration. However, due to their small particle size, nanoparticles may be eliminated …
Gamal, A; Iacono, V
Submucous cleft palate: variations in bony defects of the hard palate.
The British journal of oral & maxillofacial surgery • 2013 • Vol. 51 (8)
We have analysed bony defects of the hard palate in patients with submucous cleft palate to find out whether velopharyngeal insufficiency (VPI) is dependent on the extent of these defects. We evaluat…
Hirano, Y; Hoshi, K; Kanno, Y
Perineural infiltration of the inferior alveolar nerve in mandibular ameloblastomas.
The British journal of oral & maxillofacial surgery • 2013 • Vol. 51 (8)
Our aim was to evaluate the histological association of mandibular solid and multicystic ameloblastoma with the inferior alveolar nerve, both in situ and in segments of the nerve that had been remove…
Engelbrecht, H; Kourie, J; Meer, S
Intensity-modulated radiotherapy followed by a brachytherapy boost for oropharyngeal cancer.
Head & neck • 2013 • Vol. 35 (12)
BACKGROUND: The purpose of this study was to reduce the incidence of radiation-induced toxicity in patients with early-stage oropharyngeal cancer, using highly conformal radiation techniques. METHODS…
Al-Mamgani, A; Levendag, P; Meeuwis, C
Relationship between salivary leukotriene B4 levels and salivary mucin or alveolar bone resorption, in subjects with periodontal health and disease.
Journal of periodontal research • 2013 • Vol. 48 (6)
OBJECTIVE: Here we determine the salivary levels of leukotriene B4 (LTB4 ) and its relation with salivary mucin and alveolar bone level. BACKGROUND: LTB4 is a membrane-derived lipid mediator formed f…
Busch, L; Delgado, A; Miozza, V
A novel method of dental panoramic tomogram analysis: a perspective tool for a screening test for osteoporosis.
Journal of cranio-maxillo-facial surgery : official publication of the European Association for Cranio-Maxillo-Facial Surgery • 2013 • Vol. 41 (8)
OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this study was to test a new method of dental panoramic tomogram (DPT) analysis to show the differences of mandibular bone volume and relative bone density (RBD) in order to…
Bozic, M; Ihan Hren, N
Effects of growth on maxillary distraction osteogenesis in cleft lip and palate.
Journal of cranio-maxillo-facial surgery : official publication of the European Association for Cranio-Maxillo-Facial Surgery • 2013 • Vol. 41 (8)
PURPOSE: The objective was to analyze the effects of growth on the long-term result of maxillary distraction osteogenesis (DO) in cleft lip and palate (CLP). PATIENTS AND METHODS: Retrospective study…
Baumler, C; Bigorre, M; Captier, G
Effects of twin block appliance on obstructive sleep apnea in children: a preliminary study.
Sleep & breathing = Schlaf & Atmung • 2013 • Vol. 17 (4)
BACKGROUND: Oral appliances are increasingly advocated as a treatment option for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). However, it is not clear how the different designs influence treatment efficacy in chil…
He, H; Ngan, P; Zhang, C
Quality of life and satisfaction of patients after nonsurgical primary root canal treatment provided by undergraduate students, graduate students and endodontic specialists.
International endodontic journal • 2013 • Vol. 46 (12)
AIM: (i) To assess the impact of primary root canal treatment on the perceived quality of life amongst a cohort of Jordanian patients, (ii) to assess this cohort's satisfaction of their primary root …
Hamasha, A; Hatiwsh, A
Lymphoma presenting as a peritonsillar abscess.
European annals of otorhinolaryngology, head and neck diseases • 2013 • Vol. 130 (6)
INTRODUCTION: Peritonsillar abscess is generally seen as a complication of acute tonsillitis in young subjects. It may, however, in rare cases reveal a malignant tumor of the tonsil: most often squam…
Ghorbel, A; Hadj Taieb, H; Kallel, S
Comparison between intraoral indirect and conventional film-based imaging for the detection of dental root fractures: an ex vivo study.
Dental traumatology : official publication of International Association for Dental Traumatology • 2013 • Vol. 29 (6)
Digital intraoral radiographic systems have been rapidly replacing conventional dental X-ray films for diagnosis of dental diseases. Current scientific literature supports the use of these digital sy…
Dove, S; Noujeim, M; Shintaku, W
Comparison of an intra-oral photographic caries assessment with an established visual caries assessment method for use in dental epidemiological studies of children.
Community dentistry and oral epidemiology • 2013 • Vol. 41 (6)
OBJECTIVES: A cross-sectional study was conducted to compare a visual dental examination method developed by the British Association for the Study of Community Dentistry with assessment of intra-oral…
Boye, U; Pretty, I; Tickle, M
Identifying streptococcal throat infections in primary care: more guidance but uncertainty remains.
Evidence-based medicine • 2013 • Vol. 18 (6)
Schilder, A; Venekamp, R
Effect of a low-viscosity adhesive resin on the adhesion of metal brackets to enamel etched with hydrochloric or phosphoric acid combined with conventional adhesives.
The journal of adhesive dentistry • 2013 • Vol. 15 (6)
PURPOSE: This study investigated the effect of a low-viscosity adhesive resin (Icon) applied after either hydrochloric (HCl) or phosphoric acid (H3PO4) on the adhesion of metal brackets to enamel. Fa…
Attin, T; Eden, E; Ozcan, M
Intraoral nerve sheath myxoma: case report and systematic review of the literature.
Head & neck • 2013 • Vol. 35 (12)
BACKGROUND: Oral nerve sheath myxoma (NSM) is an uncommon benign neoplasm with Schwann-cell origin, which is frequently mistaken for neurothekeoma. We report a case of NSM on the buccal mucosa in a 4…
Andrade, R; Goncalves Cunha, K; Israel, M