Research Papers
Computer-assisted orthognathic surgery: waferless maxillary positioning, versatility, and accuracy of an image-guided visualisation display.
The British journal of oral & maxillofacial surgery • 2013 • Vol. 51 (8)
There may well be a shift towards 3-dimensional orthognathic surgery when virtual surgical planning can be applied clinically. We present a computer-assisted protocol that uses surgical navigation su…
Dreiseidler, T; Mischkowski, R; Rothamel, D
Orthognathic model surgery with LEGO key-spacer.
Journal of oral and maxillofacial surgery : official journal of the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons • 2013 • Vol. 71 (12)
A new technique of model surgery using LEGO plates as key-spacers is described. This technique requires less time to set up compared with the conventional plaster model method. It also retains the pr…
Lee, A; Li, W; Tsang, A
The exopolysaccharide matrix: a virulence determinant of cariogenic biofilm.
Journal of dental research • 2013 • Vol. 92 (12)
Many infectious diseases in humans are caused or exacerbated by biofilms. Dental caries is a prime example of a biofilm-dependent disease, resulting from interactions of microorganisms, host factors,…
Falsetta, M; Klein, M; Koo, H
Transforming growth factor-beta3 gene polymorphisms and nonsyndromic cleft lip and palate risk: a meta-analysis.
Genetic testing and molecular biomarkers • 2013 • Vol. 17 (12)
AIMS: To investigate the association between transforming growth factor-beta3 (TGF-beta3) genetic polymorphisms and nonsyndromic cleft lip and palate (NSCLP) risk. METHODS: An extensive literature se…
Guo, S; Han, S; Tang, M
Pre-linguistic children with cleft palate: growth of gesture, vocalization, and word use.
International journal of speech-language pathology • 2013 • Vol. 15 (6)
Children with cleft lip and/or palate show early delays in speech and vocabulary development that may have an impact on later communication and social development. While delays in the complexity of b…
Boyce, S; Martin, G; Scherer, N
Clinicopathologic evaluation of salivary gland neoplasms: a 38-year retrospective study in Iran.
Annals of diagnostic pathology • 2013 • Vol. 17 (6)
We present a 38-year retrospective study of 165 patients with salivary gland tumors that were diagnosed from 1971 to 2009 in the Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology, Faculty of Dentistry, …
Ghazi, N; Saba, M; Saghravanian, N
Does anaerobic bacterial antibiosis decrease fungal diversity in oral necrobacillosis disease?
Research in veterinary science • 2013 • Vol. 95 (3)
Oral necrobacillosis (ON) is a model polymicrobial disease that affects macropods in captivity and livestock. Several studies in humans and animals have focused mainly on the bacterial etiology of th…
Adetutu, E; Antiabong, J; Ball, A
RYR1 mutations as a cause of ophthalmoplegia, facial weakness, and malignant hyperthermia.
JAMA ophthalmology • 2013 • Vol. 131 (12)
IMPORTANCE: Total ophthalmoplegia can result from ryanodine receptor 1 (RYR1) mutations without overt associated skeletal myopathy. Patients carrying RYR1 mutations are at high risk of developing mal…
Andrews, C; Chan, W; De Girolami, U
Translational genetics: advancing fronts for craniofacial health.
Journal of dental research • 2013 • Vol. 92 (12)
Scientific opportunities have never been better than today! The completion of the Human Genome project has sparked hope and optimism that cures for debilitating conditions can be achieved and tailore…
de Rouen, T; D'Souza, R; Dunnwald, M
Effect of adenoid hypertrophy on the voice and laryngeal mucosa in children.
International journal of pediatric otorhinolaryngology • 2013 • Vol. 77 (12)
INTRODUCTION: The adenoids, or pharyngeal tonsils, are lymphatic tissue localized at the mucous layer of the roof and posterior wall of nasopharynx. Dysphonia defined as perceptual audible change of …
Abdalla, A; Gomaa, M; Mohammed, H
Peroneal flap in hypopharyngeal reconstruction.
Annals of surgical oncology • 2013 • Vol. 20 (13)
BACKGROUND: Hypopharyngeal reconstruction is a complex and challenging task because the goal of the reconstruction is not only defect filling but also restoring functions such as swallowing and speec…
Chen, L; Lin, Y; Liu, W
Multilevel analysis of the association between posterior restorations and gingival health in young adults: a population-based birth cohort.
Journal of clinical periodontology • 2013 • Vol. 40 (12)
OBJECTIVE: To investigate the association of direct posterior restorations with gingival bleeding and dental calculus in young adults from a birth cohort. METHODS: A representative sample (n = 720) o…
Barros, A; Correa, M; Demarco, F
Reply to 'comment on no association of primary Sjogren's syndrome with Fcgamma receptor gene variants'.
Genes and immunity • 2013 • Vol. 14 (8)
Appel, S; Bolstad, A; Bruland, O
Epstein-Barr virus latent membrane protein 2 effects on epithelial acinus development reveal distinct requirements for the PY and YEEA motifs.
Journal of virology • 2013 • Vol. 87 (24)
Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) is a gammaherpesvirus associated with numerous cancers, including the epithelial cancers nasopharyngeal carcinoma (NPC) and gastric carcinoma. The latent membrane protein 2 (…
Fotheringham, J; Raab-Traub, N
Failure to process dentin sialophosphoprotein into fragments leads to periodontal defects in mice.
European journal of oral sciences • 2013 • Vol. 121 (6)
Dentin sialophosphoprotein (DSPP) plays a vital role in dentinogenesis. Previously, we showed that, in addition to dentin, DSPP is also highly expressed in alveolar bone and cellular cementum, and pl…
Feng, J; Gibson, M; Jani, P
A study of the role of different forms of chronic rhinitis in the development of otitis media with effusion in children affected by adenoid hypertrophy.
International journal of pediatric otorhinolaryngology • 2013 • Vol. 77 (12)
OBJECTIVE: The aim of the present study was to evaluate the role of the different forms of chronic rhinitis in the pathogenesis of otitis media with effusion in children affected by obstructive adeno…
Gelardi, M; Iannuzzi, L; Milella, C
Candida albicans adherence and proliferation on the surface of denture base materials.
Gerodontology • 2013 • Vol. 30 (4)
OBJECTIVE: This study aimed to evaluate the adhesion and proliferation of Candida albicans on denture base materials with different resin chemistries. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Standardised specimens we…
Burgers, R; Hahnel, S; Koch, C
Effect of telmisartan on levels of IL-1, TNF-alpha, down-regulated COX-2, MMP-2, MMP-9 and RANKL/RANK in an experimental periodontitis model.
Journal of clinical periodontology • 2013 • Vol. 40 (12)
AIM: The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of telmisartan (TELM) on inflammation, oxidation and the expression of matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs) and the expression RANKL/RANK/OPG in the …
Alves, M; Aragao, K; Araujo, A
Analysis of four dental alloys following torch/centrifugal and induction/ vacuum-pressure casting procedures.
The Journal of prosthetic dentistry • 2013 • Vol. 110 (6)
STATEMENT OF PROBLEM: Previous studies have shown casting methodology to influence the as-cast properties of dental casting alloys. It is important to consider clinically important mechanical propert…
Hefti, A; Luo, Q; Thompson, G
Prosthodontic rehabilitation of a patient diagnosed with multiple idiopathic root resorption.
The Journal of prosthetic dentistry • 2013 • Vol. 110 (6)
A female college student was referred by her general dentist for evaluation of the interproximal caries-like lesions discovered during her biannual visit. The lesions were determined to result from e…
Haeberle, C