Research Papers
Occlusion and weight change in a patient after esophagectomy: success derived from restoration of occlusal support.
The International journal of prosthodontics • 2013 • Vol. 26 (6)
Occlusal support may be an important factor affecting nutritional support after major surgery. This report presents a patient who gained body weight after receiving a new prosthesis. The patient was …
Kuboki, T; Maruyama, T; Minakuchi, M
Reply: Objective measurement of the therapeutic effectiveness of continuous positive airway pressure versus oral appliance therapy for the treatment of obstructive sleep apnea.
American journal of respiratory and critical care medicine • 2013 • Vol. 188 (9)
White, D
Efficacy of clindamycin in reducing pain following tonsillectomy in adults: a double-blind, randomised trial.
The Journal of laryngology and otology • 2013 • Vol. 127 (11)
OBJECTIVE: Tonsillectomy is a common operation performed in children and young adults. Pain and post-operation haemorrhage are its most common complications. This study was designed to evaluate the e…
Atighechi, S; Baradaranfar, M; Dadgarnia, M
Clinical evaluation of two desensitizing treatments in southern Brazil: A 3-month follow-up.
Acta odontologica Scandinavica • 2013 • Vol. 71 (6)
OBJECTIVE: This study aimed to evaluate and compare the effectiveness of two treatments for dentin hypersensitivity in vivo during 90 days of follow-up. MATERIALS AND METHODS: The sample consisted of…
Da Rosa, W; Demarco, F; Heckmann, S
Long-term mandibular skeletal and dental effects of standard edgewise treatment.
American journal of orthodontics and dentofacial orthopedics : official publication of the American Association of Orthodontists, its constituent societies, and the American Board of Orthodontics • 2013 • Vol. 144 (5)
INTRODUCTION: The purpose of this investigation was to examine the effect of Tweed edgewise treatment on the expression of mandibular growth in the horizontal direction through maintenance of vertica…
Bayirli, B; Johnston, L; Vaden, J
Evaluation of buccal bone coverage in the anterior region by cone-beam computed tomography.
American journal of orthodontics and dentofacial orthopedics : official publication of the American Association of Orthodontists, its constituent societies, and the American Board of Orthodontics • 2013 • Vol. 144 (5)
INTRODUCTION: The purpose of this study was to compare the sensitivity of diagnoses of buccal bone coverage in anterior teeth between axial and sagittal reconstructions using cone-beam computed tomog…
Campos, P; De Araujo, T; Ferreira, P
Three-dimensional analysis of maxillary changes associated with facemask and rapid maxillary expansion compared with bone anchored maxillary protraction.
American journal of orthodontics and dentofacial orthopedics : official publication of the American Association of Orthodontists, its constituent societies, and the American Board of Orthodontics • 2013 • Vol. 144 (5)
INTRODUCTION: Our objectives in this study were to evaluate in 3 dimensions the growth and treatment effects on the midface and the maxillary dentition produced by facemask therapy in association wit…
Cevidanes, L; De Clerck, H; Franchi, L
Orthognathic treatment with autotransplantation of a third molar.
American journal of orthodontics and dentofacial orthopedics : official publication of the American Association of Orthodontists, its constituent societies, and the American Board of Orthodontics • 2013 • Vol. 144 (5)
Autotransplantation is an option for tooth replacement when a suitable tooth is available and anatomic circumstances are favorable. This case report describes successful orthognathic treatment that w…
Choi, S; Hwang, C
Actinomycosis with septic pulmonary emboli developing after dental abscess.
Mayo Clinic proceedings • 2013 • Vol. 88 (11)
Gupta, R; Robison, L
A giant aneurysm from the petrous carotid presenting with isolated peripheral facial palsy.
Revista da Associacao Medica Brasileira (1992) • 2013 • Vol. 59 (6)
Hamamoto Filho, P; Macedo-de-Freitas, C; Machado, V
Clinical practice guideline: Bell's Palsy executive summary.
Otolaryngology--head and neck surgery : official journal of American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery • 2013 • Vol. 149 (5)
The American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery Foundation (AAO-HNSF) has published a supplement to this issue featuring the new Clinical Practice Guideline: Bell's Palsy. To assist in i…
Basura, G; Baugh, R; Burkholder, R
U.S. Dental school deans' attitudes about mid-level providers.
Journal of dental education • 2013 • Vol. 77 (11)
The introduction of mid-level providers to the U.S. dental workforce is currently a topic of heated debate. As little is known about the opinions of those who educate oral health professionals on the…
Aksu, M; Phillips, E; Shaefer, H
Disciplinary competitiveness analysis in international stomatology education.
Journal of dental education • 2013 • Vol. 77 (11)
With economic and cultural globalization, the trend of globalization of higher education becomes inevitable. Using the concept of competitiveness, the authors established a principal component analys…
Chen, Q; Gao, Z; Gu, X
Minimal invasive correction of the darkened anterior tooth.
General dentistry • 2013 • Vol. 61 (7)
Okuda, W
Use of a permanent soft denture liner in the retromylohyoid eminence and knife-edge ridge areas of the mandible to aid in retention and stability.
General dentistry • 2013 • Vol. 61 (7)
Many edentulous patients who wear complete dentures have alveolar ridge resorption. While retention is a concern in both arches, the mandibular arch presents more of a challenge due to less available…
Lee, C; Mendez, M
Surgical management of invasive cervical resorption using resin-modified glass ionomer cement.
General dentistry • 2013 • Vol. 61 (7)
Invasive cervical resorption is an external resorption that begins below the epithelial attachment. It is caused primarily by dental trauma, orthodontic treatment, or dental bleaching. This case repo…
Henriques, L; Lopes, R; Oliveira, R
Dental anomalies in panoramic radiographs of pediatric patients.
General dentistry • 2013 • Vol. 61 (7)
A panoramic radiograph is more likely utilized in children with high caries risk and mixed dentition, and it can be complemented by other X-rays (such as periapical and/or bitewings). This study anal…
Andrade, M; Fonseca, R; Marcal, S
Effects of 2 polishing techniques and reglazing on the surface roughness of dental porcelain.
General dentistry • 2013 • Vol. 61 (7)
The aim of this study was to compare the effect of 2 polishing systems and reglazing of dental porcelain through a quantitative and qualitative analysis of surface roughness using a stylus profilomet…
Dias Frota, B; Freitas Pontes, K; Passos, V
Facial diplegia, pharyngeal paralysis, and ophthalmoplegia after a timber rattlesnake envenomation.
Pediatric emergency care • 2013 • Vol. 29 (11)
The timber rattlesnake, also known as Crotalus horridus, is well known to cause significant injury from toxins stored within its venom. During envenomation, toxic systemic effects immediately begin t…
Dobson, J; Madey, J; McSwain, S
[Dental pain as a predictor of absenteeism among workers in a juice factory in southeastern Brazil].
Ciencia & saude coletiva • 2013 • Vol. 18 (11)
Pain is a public health problem responsible for loss of work days. The scope of this article is to analyze the prevalence of dental pain and absenteeism, and the possible association with social and …
Barcellos, L; Lopes, Z; Miotto, M