Research Papers
Annular elastolytic giant cell granuloma developing on lesions of vitiligo.
International journal of dermatology • 2013 • Vol. 52 (11)
Akasaka, T; Watabe, D
Autoantibodies and decreased expression of the transcription factor ELF-3 together with increased chemokine pathways support an autoimmune phenotype and altered differentiation in lichen planus located in oral mucosa.
Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology : JEADV • 2013 • Vol. 27 (11)
BACKGROUND: The pathogenesis of oral lichen planus (OLP), a chronic inflammatory disease, is not fully understood. It is known that OLP has autoimmune features, and it is suggested to be an autoimmun…
Boldrup, L; Coates, P; Danielsson, K
Microleakage of Er:YAG laser and dental bur prepared cavities in primary teeth restored with different adhesive restorative materials.
Lasers in medical science • 2013 • Vol. 28 (6)
The purpose of this study was to evaluate and compare the effect of erbium:yttrium-aluminum-garnet (Er:YAG) laser irradiation and conventional dental bur cavity preparation on in vitro microleakage o…
Baghalian, A; Bahramian, H; Hooshmand, T
Self-etching aspects of a three-step etch-and-rinse adhesive.
Clinical oral investigations • 2013 • Vol. 17 (8)
PURPOSE: The purpose of this study is to assess the marginal adaptation of cavities restored with a three-step etch-and-rinse adhesive, OptiBond FL (OFL) under different application protocols. MATERI…
Bahillo, J; Bortolotto, T; Krejci, I
Oral health condition and treatment needs among young athletes with intellectual disabilities in Indonesia.
International journal of paediatric dentistry • 2013 • Vol. 23 (6)
BACKGROUND: Data on the oral situation of young people with intellectual disabilities are scarce, especially data of children from a developing country. AIM: To describe and to evaluate the oral trea…
Erri Astoeti, T; Marks, L; Trihandini, I
Host responses induced by different animal models of periodontal disease: a literature review.
Journal of investigative and clinical dentistry • 2013 • Vol. 4 (4)
Periodontitis is an infectious disease characterized by chronic inflammation of the periodontium, and it is mediated and modulated by the host immune system. In the presence of microorganisms or othe…
Cirelli, J; de Avila, E; de Molon, R
Is Atraumatic restorative treatment an option for restoring occlusoproximal caries lesions in primary teeth? A systematic review and meta-analysis.
International journal of paediatric dentistry • 2013 • Vol. 23 (6)
BACKGROUND: Atraumatic restorative treatment (ART) has demonstrated good longevity when used for single-surface restorations, but lower success rates are reported for occlusoproximal surfaces. AIM: T…
Braga, M; Guglielmi, C; Hesse, D
Simplified drilling technique does not decrease dental implant osseointegration: a preliminary report.
Journal of periodontology • 2013 • Vol. 84 (11)
BACKGROUND: To date, some experimental studies have addressed the effect of bone drilling technique and sequence on dental implant osseointegration. In the present study, the authors hypothesize that…
Coelho, P; Giro, G; Granato, R
Is smoking a predictor of apical periodontitis?
Clinical oral investigations • 2013 • Vol. 17 (8)
OBJECTIVES: To evaluate the association between cigarette smoking and the frequency of apical periodontitis in female and male patients seeking treatment at the University of Basel (KREBS Project). M…
Rodriguez, F; Taner, B; Walter, C
The frequency of peri-implant diseases: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
Journal of periodontology • 2013 • Vol. 84 (11)
BACKGROUND: The peri-implant diseases, namely peri-implant mucositis and peri-implantitis, have been extensively studied. However, little is known about the true magnitude of the problem, owing mainl…
Alsabeeha, N; Atieh, M; Duncan, W
In situ mantle cell lymphoma in the nasopharynx.
Head & neck • 2013 • Vol. 35 (11)
BACKGROUND: Mantle cell lymphoma (MCL) is a B-cell neoplasm with an aggressive clinical course. Recently, an indolent type of MCL has been described under the term in situ MCL. METHODS AND RESULTS: W…
Karkavelas, G; Koletsa, T; Kostopoulos, I
Necrotic tongue ulcer: an unusual presentation of childhood polyarteritis nodosa.
Indian journal of pediatrics • 2013 • Vol. 80 (11)
Adhikari, B; Khan, K; Mondal, R
Gastrostomy tube placement in patients with oropharyngeal carcinoma treated with radiotherapy or chemoradiotherapy: factors affecting placement and dependence.
Head & neck • 2013 • Vol. 35 (11)
BACKGROUND: Although many patients require nutritional support during radiotherapy or chemoradiotherapy for oropharyngeal cancer, little is known regarding the risk factors that predispose to gastros…
Alvarez, C; Barringer, D; Bhayani, M
Er,Cr:YSGG laser therapy for oral leukoplakia minimizes thermal artifacts on surgical margins: a pilot study.
Lasers in medical science • 2013 • Vol. 28 (6)
Laser use for biopsy of suspicious lesions may simulate cytological atypia at the margin of the incisions, challenging pathological diagnosis. Erbium, chromium: yttrium-scandium-gallium-garnet (Er,Cr…
Aliste, C; Garcia-Caballero, L; Gonzalez-Mosquera, A
The prevalence of comorbid symptoms of central sensitization syndrome among three different groups of temporomandibular disorder patients.
Pain practice : the official journal of World Institute of Pain • 2013 • Vol. 13 (8)
AIMS: Symptoms of central sensitization syndrome (CSS) were evaluated among three different groups of temporomandibular disorder (TMD) patients. Additionally, TMD group differences in pain and pain-r…
Gatchel, R; Haggard, R; Liegey-Dougall, A
p16 expression in carcinoma of unknown primary: diagnostic indicator and prognostic marker.
Head & neck • 2013 • Vol. 35 (11)
BACKGROUND: Carcinoma of unknown primary (CUP) of the neck are heterogeneous tumors in their clinical and biological characteristics, and a preoperative prognostic marker is desirable to optimize sta…
Haidle, B; Huebbers, C; Klussmann, J
Diagnostic accuracy of panoramic radiography, stereo-scanography and cone beam CT for assessment of mandibular third molars before surgery.
Acta odontologica Scandinavica • 2013 • Vol. 71 (6)
OBJECTIVE: To compare the diagnostic accuracy of panoramic imaging, stereo-scanography and cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) for assessment of mandibular third molars. MATERIAL AND METHODS: One hu…
Christensen, J; Hauge Matzen, L; Hintze, H
Rhinosporidiosis in the parotid duct: a rare case report.
Journal of investigative and clinical dentistry • 2013 • Vol. 4 (4)
Endemic to South India and Sri Lanka, Rhinosporidiosis is a chronic granulomatous infection caused by an agent of uncertain taxonomy: Rhinosporidium seeberi. Although it commonly manifests as a proli…
Lenka, S; Padhiary, S; Panda, S
Determinants of dental health status and dental health behavior among Sana'a University students, Yemen.
Journal of investigative and clinical dentistry • 2013 • Vol. 4 (4)
AIMS: To evaluate the dental health status and toothbrushing behavior among Sana'a University students, and to explore any associations with different factors. METHODS: In this cross-sectional study,…
Dhaifullah, E; Halboub, E; Yasin, R
Laser acupuncture in patients with temporomandibular dysfunction: a randomized controlled trial.
Lasers in medical science • 2013 • Vol. 28 (6)
A prospective, double-blind, randomized, and placebo-controlled trial was conducted in patients with chronic temporomandibular disorder (TMD) to check the analgesic efficacy of infrared low-power GaA…
Carvalho, A; de Oliveira, R; De Paula, M