Research Papers
The recurrence and survival of oral squamous cell carcinoma: a report of 275 cases.
Chinese journal of cancer • 2013 • Vol. 32 (11)
Oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC) is a common malignant tumor of the head and neck, and recurrence is an important prognostic factor in patients with OSCC. We explored the factors associated with r…
Wang, B; Wang, X; Yue, K
A free vascularised iliac bone flap based on superficial circumflex iliac perforators for head and neck reconstruction.
Journal of plastic, reconstructive & aesthetic surgery : JPRAS • 2013 • Vol. 66 (11)
We describe a novel free vascularised iliac bone flap based on superficial circumflex iliac perforators (SCIPs). Compared with a conventional iliac bone flap, which is based on deep circumflex iliac …
Araki, J; Iida, T; Koshima, I
A haptics-assisted cranio-maxillofacial surgery planning system for restoring skeletal anatomy in complex trauma cases.
International journal of computer assisted radiology and surgery • 2013 • Vol. 8 (6)
PURPOSE: Cranio-maxillofacial (CMF) surgery to restore normal skeletal anatomy in patients with serious trauma to the face can be both complex and time-consuming. But it is generally accepted that…
Carlbom, I; Hirsch, J; Nysjo, F
Detection of claudin-4 in salivary gland neoplasms (a study utilizing RT-PCR and immunohistochemistry).
Journal of oral pathology & medicine : official publication of the International Association of Oral Pathologists and the American Academy of Oral Pathology • 2013 • Vol. 42 (10)
BACKGROUND: Claudins are transmembrane proteins of tight junctions emerging as targets for diagnosis, prediction of prognosis, disease recurrence, and metastasis. Our goal was to evaluate expression …
Abd El-Ghani, S; Ghallab, N; Kasem, R
Putative cancer stem cell marker expression in oral epithelial dysplasia and squamous cell carcinoma.
Journal of oral pathology & medicine : official publication of the International Association of Oral Pathologists and the American Academy of Oral Pathology • 2013 • Vol. 42 (10)
Multifactorial conditions underlie progression of potentially malignant oral lesions (PMOL) to oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC) and there is currently need for better prediction of malignant trans…
Abdulmajeed, A; Dalley, A; Farah, C
Eating disorder risk behavior and dental implications among adolescents.
The International journal of eating disorders • 2013 • Vol. 46 (7)
OBJECTIVE: To compare the occurrence of tooth erosion (TE) and dental caries (DC) in adolescents with and without risk behavior for eating disorders (EDs). METHOD: A controlled cross-sectional study …
Abreu, M; Auad, S; Hermont, A
Findings from the oral health study of the Danish Health Examination Survey 2007-2008.
Acta odontologica Scandinavica • 2013 • Vol. 71 (6)
OBJECTIVE: The aims of the oral part of the Danish Health Examination Survey (DANHES 2007-2008) were (1) to establish an oral health database for adult Danes and (2) to explore the influence of gener…
Bardow, A; Christensen, L; Cortsen, B
Is congenital malformation a risk factor for caries development in Swedish adolescents?
Acta odontologica Scandinavica • 2013 • Vol. 71 (6)
OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to investigate whether various forms of congenital malformations are risk factors for approximal caries development in Swedish adolescents. MATERIALS AND METHODS:…
Jansson, P; Julihn, A; Modeer, T
Antimicrobial efficacy of endodontic irrigants from Azadirachta indica: An in vitro study.
Acta odontologica Scandinavica • 2013 • Vol. 71 (6)
OBJECTIVE: This study analyzed the antimicrobial effect of five irrigants formulated from different parts of the tree Azadirachta indica (Neem) and compared with 2.5% sodium hypochlorite and 0.2% chl…
Dutta, A; Kundabala, M
Autotransplantation of maxillary second premolars to mandibular recipient sites where the primary second molars were impacted, predisposes for complications.
Acta odontologica Scandinavica • 2013 • Vol. 71 (6)
OBJECTIVE: The aim of the study was to elucidate whether ankylosis of a transplanted permanent tooth can be predicted based on an evaluation of the primary and permanent dentitions. MATERIALS AND MET…
Andreasen, J; Bokelund, M; Christensen, S
Treatment of obstructive sleep apnea hypopnea syndrome caused by glossoptosis with tongue-base suspension.
European archives of oto-rhino-laryngology : official journal of the European Federation of Oto-Rhino-Laryngological Societies (EUFOS) : affiliated with the German Society for Oto-Rhino-Laryngology - Head and Neck Surgery • 2013 • Vol. 270 (11)
The objective of the study was to evaluate a surgical method to treat patients with obstructive sleep apnea hypopnea syndrome (OSAHS) caused by suspected glossoptosis. Seventy-eight patients with OSA…
Li, S; Shi, H; Wu, D
Orthodontic pain: an interaction between age and sex in early and middle adolescence.
The Angle orthodontist • 2013 • Vol. 83 (6)
OBJECTIVE: To investigate the age and sex interaction effect on orthodontic pain in adolescence during the initial phase of fixed orthodontic treatment. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Three hundred participa…
Sandhu, J; Sandhu, S
Changes in the sensitivity of cutaneous points and the oral mucosa after intraoral vertical ramus osteotomy.
International journal of oral and maxillofacial surgery • 2013 • Vol. 42 (11)
In this study we investigated the changes in the sensitivity of cutaneous points and the oral mucosa that occur after intraoral vertical ramus osteotomy (IVRO). Additionally, postoperative changes in…
Akashi, M; Asano, M; Furudoi, S
Associations between the risk of tooth agenesis and single-nucleotide polymorphisms of MSX1 and PAX9 genes in nonsyndromic cleft patients.
The Angle orthodontist • 2013 • Vol. 83 (6)
OBJECTIVE: To investigate the association between the risk of tooth agenesis and single-nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) of MSX1 and PAX9 genes in nonsyndromic cleft patients. MATERIALS AND METHODS: T…
Baek, S; Kim, Y; Park, J
Osteoarthritis of the temporomandibular joint in southern sea otters (Enhydra lutris nereis).
Journal of comparative pathology • 2013 • Vol. 149 (4)
Museum skull specimens (n = 1,008) of southern sea otters (Enhydra lutris nereis) were examined macroscopically according to defined criteria for the presence, severity and characteristics of temporo…
Arzi, B; Kass, P; Verstraete, F
Primary sarcomas of the salivary glands: case series and literature review.
Head & neck • 2013 • Vol. 35 (11)
BACKGROUND: Mesenchymal malignancies of salivary origin are rare and are histologically diverse. We reviewed our experience with these tumors, as well as the published literature, with an emphasis on…
Cockerill, C; Daram, S; El-Naggar, A
Presenilin 1/gamma-secretase modulates P-cadherin processing and influences cell adhesion in oral squamous cell carcinoma cell lines.
Carcinogenesis • 2013 • Vol. 34 (11)
P-cadherin belongs to a family of Ca(2+)-dependent homophilic cell-cell adhesion proteins that are important for correct cellular localization and tissue integrity in the oral epithelium. P-cadherin …
Bauer, K; Bauer, R; Gosau, M
Evaluation of histologic, serologic, and clinical changes in response to abatacept treatment of primary Sjogren's syndrome: a pilot study.
Arthritis care & research • 2013 • Vol. 65 (11)
OBJECTIVE: To prospectively evaluate histopathologic, blood cellular, serologic, and clinical changes in response to abatacept treatment in patients with primary Sjogren's syndrome (SS). METHODS: Blo…
Adler, S; Caversaccio, M; Forger, F
Three-dimensional analysis of effects of rapid maxillary expansion on facial sutures and bones.
The Angle orthodontist • 2013 • Vol. 83 (6)
OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the evidence on three-dimensional immediate effects of rapid maxillary expansion (RME) treatment on growing patients as assessed by computed tomography/cone beam computed tomog…
Bazargani, F; Bondemark, L; Feldmann, I
A comparative anchorage control study between conventional and self-ligating bracket systems using differential moments.
The Angle orthodontist • 2013 • Vol. 83 (6)
OBJECTIVE: To compare the efficiency in anchorage preservation of conventional and self-ligating brackets after the extraction of first maxillary premolars using differential moment mechanics. MATERI…
Davoody, A; De Almeida, M; Fattal, A