Research Papers
Gefitinib-associated vitiligo: report in a man with parotid squamous cell carcinoma and review of drug-induced hypopigmentation.
Dermatology online journal • 2013 • Vol. 19 (10)
Gefitinib is a tyrosine kinase inhibitor that targets and inhibits epidermal growth factor receptors. It was initially used to treat non-small cell lung cancer but has increasingly been used for othe…
Cohen, P; Jalalat, S
Berberine's effect on periodontal tissue degradation by matrix metalloproteinases: an in vitro and in vivo experiment.
Phytomedicine : international journal of phytotherapy and phytopharmacology • 2013 • Vol. 20 (13)
Periodontal disease involves tissue destruction caused by interactions among bacterial antigens and inflammatory mediators including matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs). Berberine, an isoquinoline alkal…
Chiang, C; Chin, Y; Chung, C
ACP Journal Club. Mandibular advancement device and CPAP did not differ for health outcomes in obstructive sleep apnea.
Annals of internal medicine • 2013 • Vol. 159 (8)
Stanbrook, M
Management of haemangioma with sclerosing agent: a case report.
BMJ case reports • 2013 • Vol. 2013
The use of multiple weekly intralesional injections of 3% sodium tetradecyl sulfate as a sclerosing agent for the management of facial haemangiomas is a safe treatment with acceptable results. As pre…
Byatnal, A; Koppal, S; Parvathidevi, M
The index 'Treatment Duration Control' for enabling randomized controlled trials with variation in duration of treatment of chronic pain patients.
BMC medical research methodology • 2013 • Vol. 13
BACKGROUND: Treatment duration varies with the type of therapy and a patient's recovery speed. Including such a variation in randomized controlled trials (RCTs) enables comparison of the actual thera…
van der Glas, H; van Grootel, R
Effects of bisphosphonate treatment on DNA methylation in osteonecrosis of the jaw.
Mutation research • 2013 • Vol. 757 (2)
Bisphosphonates are used in the treatment of hypocalcaemia, mainly in cancer and osteoporosis. Some patients experience adverse events, such as BP-related osteonecrosis of the jaw (BRONJ). DNA methyl…
Arduino, P; Berardi, D; Broccoletti, R
An unfamiliar presentation of a lateral periodontal cyst.
BMJ case reports • 2013 • Vol. 2013
Lateral periodontal cyst, developmental in origin, typically is observed in the cuspid-bicuspid region of the mandible and less frequently in the maxilla. It may arise initially as a dentigerous cyst…
Byatnal, A; Koppal, S; Parvathidevi, M
Osteomalacia as inaugural manifestation of Sjogren syndrome.
BMJ case reports • 2013 • Vol. 2013
Osteomalacia is a relatively common condition, which is frequently underdiagnosed due to lack of clinical suspicion and non-specific symptoms. Osteomalacia can complicate tubulo-interstital nephritis…
Ben Hassine, L; Cherif, E; Kaoueche, Z
Ameloblastoma: an aggressive lesion of the mandible.
BMJ case reports • 2013 • Vol. 2013
Ameloblastoma is a benign locally invasive epithelial odontogenic tumour comprising 1% of all tumours and cysts arising in the jaws. It is commonly found in the third and fourth decade in the molar r…
Mallikarjuna, R; Shruthy, R; Suma, M
Orthokeratinised odontogenic cyst mimicking periapical cyst.
BMJ case reports • 2013 • Vol. 2013
Orthokeratinised odontogenic cyst (OOC) denotes the odontogenic cyst that microscopically has an orthokeratinised epithelial lining. OOC is characterised by a less-aggressive behaviour and a low rate…
Leelarani, V; Rajalakshmi, R; Sreeja, C
Endogenous opioids regulate alveolar bone loss in a periodontal disease model.
Life sciences • 2013 • Vol. 93 (12-14)
AIM: The anti-inflammatory effects of exogenous opioid compounds have been demonstrated in several conditions. Nevertheless, the function of endogenous opioid peptides released by the host during inf…
Albergaria, J; Maltos, K; Pacheco, C
Modified titanium surfaces alter osteogenic differentiation: a comparative microarray-based analysis of human mesenchymal cell response to commercial titanium surfaces.
The Journal of oral implantology • 2013 • Vol. 39 (5)
The differential effects of dual-acid etched (Osseotite), hydroxyapatite coated (HA) and sand-blasted/acid-etched (SLA) titanium surfaces on human bone marrow-derived mesenchymal cells (hMSCs) were i…
Mamalis, A; Silvestros, S
Tilted orthodontic micro implants: a photoelastic stress analysis.
European journal of orthodontics • 2013 • Vol. 35 (5)
The aim of this study was to examine peri-implant stresses around orthodontic micro implants upon torque-tightening and static load application by quasi-three-dimensional photoelastic stress analysis…
Cehreli, S; Ozcirpici, A; Yilmaz, A
Rehabilitation of a patient with mandibular resection using osteointegrated implants: a case report.
The Journal of oral implantology • 2013 • Vol. 39 (5)
This case report details a 65-year-old male patient who underwent mandibular resection and radiotherapy as treatment for squamous cell carcinoma of the right mandible. The patient was rehabilitated w…
Gurbuz, A; Kamburoglu, K; Murat, S
Reliability of circumferential bone level assessment around single implants in healed ridges and extraction sockets using cone beam CT.
Clinical implant dentistry and related research • 2013 • Vol. 15 (5)
PURPOSE: Cone beam computerized tomography (CBCT) provides three-dimensional information and could absolutely be useful for evaluating circumferential implant bone levels. However, the accuracy and p…
Aps, J; Cosyn, J; De Bruyn, H
Two-stage bone expansion technique using spear-shaped implants associated with overlapped flap: a case report.
The Journal of oral implantology • 2013 • Vol. 39 (5)
The conventional method of ridge expansion uses a mucoperiosteal flap elevation to allow bone corticotomy, which is followed by bone expansion performed with chisels and bone expanders. To facilitate…
Casati, M; Cirano, F; Conte, A
Implant esthetic restoration in ridge deficiencies in cases of trauma: a case report.
The Journal of oral implantology • 2013 • Vol. 39 (5)
The long-term success of implant therapy does not depend solely on osseointegration, but the gingival architecture surrounding the implant system. It becomes very important to restore the gingival ti…
Anandakrishna, G; Dahiya, V; Kaur, P
Bisphosphonate-related enamel hypoplasia in a child with idiopathic arterial calcification of infancy.
The British journal of oral & maxillofacial surgery • 2013 • Vol. 51 (7)
We report bisphosphonate-related enamel hypoplasia as a rare side effect in a child with idiopathic arterial calcification of infancy.
Isomatsu, Y; Iwai, T; Iwamoto, M
A 3-year prospective study of implant-supported, single-tooth restorations of all-ceramic and metal-ceramic materials in patients with tooth agenesis.
Clinical oral implants research • 2013 • Vol. 24 (10)
OBJECTIVES: The purpose of this clinical study was to describe outcome variables of all-ceramic and metal-ceramic implant-supported, single-tooth restorations. MATERIALS AND METHODS: A total of 59 pa…
Gotfredsen, K; Hosseini, M; Schiodt, M
Bone loss biomarkers associated with peri-implantitis. A cross-sectional study.
Clinical oral implants research • 2013 • Vol. 24 (10)
AIM: To investigate the levels of biomarkers associated with osteoclastogenesis in patients suffering peri-implantitis and to compare them with levels in healthy peri-implant sites and severe chronic…
Lekovic, V; Nikolic-Jakoba, N; Petkovic-Curcin, A