Research Papers
Brain perfusion SPECT in patients with Behcet's disease.
Journal of neuroradiology = Journal de neuroradiologie • 2013 • Vol. 40 (4)
The aim of this study was to detect brain functional deficits in patients with Behcet's disease (BD) and signs or symptoms of central nervous system (CNS) involvement at different times in their clin…
Chang, C; Chuang, Y; Hsu, C
A concept analysis of oral hygiene care in dependent older adults.
Journal of advanced nursing • 2013 • Vol. 69 (10)
AIM: To report a concept analysis of oral hygiene care. BACKGROUND: Oral hygiene care, as it is provided to older patients in hospital and long-term care settings by nurses and their delegates, has t…
Coker, E; Fisher, A; Kaasalainen, S
Contour analysis of an implant--soft tissue interface.
Journal of periodontal research • 2013 • Vol. 48 (5)
BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE: Studies of peri-implant soft tissue on in vivo models are commonly based on histological sections prepared using undecalcified or 'fracture' techniques. These techniques req…
Brook, I; Chai, W; Emanuelsson, L
Effect of different implant positions on strain developed around four implants supporting a mandibular overdenture with rigid telescopic copings.
Quintessence international (Berlin, Germany : 1985) • 2013 • Vol. 44 (9)
OBJECTIVE: To evaluate and compare the effect of three different implant positions on strain developed around four implants supporting a mandibular overdenture with rigid telescopic attachments. METH…
Abdou, A; Elsaadawy, M; Elsyad, M
Evaluation of the Joypex 5 and Root ZX II: an in vivo and ex vivo study.
International endodontic journal • 2013 • Vol. 46 (10)
AIM: To evaluate in vivo and ex vivo the accuracy of the multifrequency electronic root canal length measurement device (ERCLMD) Joypex 5 and compare it with the Root ZX II. The ex vivo methodology f…
Coutinho-Filho, T; Herrera, D; Krebs, R
Regenerative potential following revascularization of immature permanent teeth with necrotic pulps.
International endodontic journal • 2013 • Vol. 46 (10)
AIM: To assess the regenerative potential of immature teeth with necrotic pulps following revascularization procedure in dogs. METHODOLOGY: Necrotic pulps and periapical pathosis were created by infe…
Abu-Seida, A; Hashem, A; Nagy, M
BioAggregate and iRoot BP Plus optimize the proliferation and mineralization ability of human dental pulp cells.
International endodontic journal • 2013 • Vol. 46 (10)
AIM: To investigate the cytotoxicity of BioAggregate and iRoot BP Plus root canal sealer (iRoot BP Plus) to human dental pulp cells (hDPCs) and their effect on proliferation and mineralization of hDP…
Fan, M; Yang, X; Zhang, S
Expression of Toll-like receptors 2 and 4 and the OPG-RANKL-RANK system in inflammatory external root resorption and external cervical resorption.
International endodontic journal • 2013 • Vol. 46 (10)
AIM: To investigate and compare the expression of the pathogen recognition receptors Toll-like receptor (TLR) 2 and TLR4, and the hard tissue resorption triad osteoprotegerin (OPG)-receptor activator…
Friedlander, L; Lin, Y; Love, R
Hemophagocytosis-mediated keratinization in oral carcinoma in situ and squamous cell carcinoma: a possible histopathogenesis of keratin pearls.
Journal of cellular physiology • 2013 • Vol. 228 (10)
Although the histopathogenetic process of keratin pearls is still poorly understood, acceleration of keratinization in squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) cells may represent one possible therapeutic avenu…
Abe, T; Al-Eryani, K; Babkair, H
Maximum dislodging forces of mandibular implant-assisted removable partial dentures: in vitro assessment.
Journal of prosthodontics : official journal of the American College of Prosthodontists • 2013 • Vol. 22 (7)
PURPOSE: The initial retention of implant-assisted removable partial dentures (IARPDs) is unknown. The purpose of this in vitro study was to compare maximum dislodging forces of distal extension mand…
Asadzadeh, N; Gharehchahi, J; Mirmortazavi, A
Outcome predictors in squamous cell carcinoma of the maxillary alveolus and hard palate.
The Laryngoscope • 2013 • Vol. 123 (10)
OBJECTIVES/HYPOTHESIS: Hard palate and maxillary alveolus are two commonly grouped oral cavity subsites due to their anatomic contiguity and oncologic disease behavior. Few studies have been conducte…
Brown, D; Eskander, A; Gilbert, R
Low-level laser therapy can produce increased aggressiveness of dysplastic and oral cancer cell lines by modulation of Akt/mTOR signaling pathway.
Journal of biophotonics • 2013 • Vol. 6 (10)
Low-level laser therapy (LLLT) is a non-thermal phototherapy used in several medical applications, including wound healing, reduction of pain and amelioration of oral mucositis. Nevertheless, the eff…
Correa, L; de Sousa, S; Giudice, F
Polymerization kinetics of dual-curing adhesive systems when used solely or in conjunction with chemically-cured resin cement.
The journal of adhesive dentistry • 2013 • Vol. 15 (5)
PURPOSE: To investigate the chemical polymerization kinetics of commercial dual-curing adhesive systems when used solely or in conjunction with chemically-curing resin cement. MATERIALS AND METHODS: …
Chun, J; Kim, K; Kim, Y
The ability of the Reciproc R25 instrument to reach the full root canal working length without a glide path.
International endodontic journal • 2013 • Vol. 46 (10)
AIM: To assess the frequency in which the Reciproc instrument reaches the full working length (FWL) of mandibular molar canals without a glide path. METHODOLOGY: From a pool of mandibular molars, 253…
Arruda, T; De-Deus, G; Fidel, R
Monitoring nociception during general anesthesia with cardiorespiratory coherence.
Journal of clinical monitoring and computing • 2013 • Vol. 27 (5)
A novel wavelet transform cardiorespiratory coherence (WTCRC) algorithm has been developed to measure the autonomic state. WTCRC may be used as a nociception index, ranging from 0 (no nociception, st…
Ansermino, J; Brouse, C; Cooke, E
[Presence of Candida in recurrent aphthous stomatitis].
Revista iberoamericana de micologia • 2013 • Vol. 30 (4)
Aguirre, J; Eguia, A; Eraso, E
Multiple Individual Audit Outcome Web--a novel tool to evaluate patient outcomes.
The British journal of oral & maxillofacial surgery • 2013 • Vol. 51 (7)
Multiple Individual Audit Outcome Web (MIAOW) is a pictorial representation of outcomes, which is used widely in industry, finance, and sports, but not, to the best of our knowledge, in our specialty…
Brennan, P; Colbert, S; Drake, D
Outcomes of oral squamous cell carcinoma arising from oral epithelial dysplasia: rationale for monitoring premalignant oral lesions in a multidisciplinary clinic.
The British journal of oral & maxillofacial surgery • 2013 • Vol. 51 (7)
Surveillance of oral epithelial dysplasia results in a number of newly diagnosed cases of oral squamous cell carcinoma (SCC). The clinical stage of oral SCC at diagnosis influences the magnitude of t…
Field, E; Field, J; Ho, M
Otorrhea as a sign of medical treatment failure in acute otitis media: two cases with silent mastoiditis complicated with facial palsy.
Pediatrics and neonatology • 2013 • Vol. 54 (5)
We report two children with otitis media who developed facial palsy despite prompt antibiotic therapy. Brain images revealed silent mastoiditis. Persistent otorrhea may be a cautious sign of medical …
Chang, K; Tang, R; Tsai, T
Segment edit and segment weight optimization: two techniques for intensity modulated radiation therapy and their application to the planning for nasopharyngeal carcinoma.
Technology in cancer research & treatment • 2013 • Vol. 12 (5)
The purpose of this study was to evaluate the two functions: segment weight optimization (SWO) and segment edit (SE) in the latest XiO 4.7 radiation treatment planning system and their effect on the …
Gu, W; Hu, Q; Li, Q