Research Papers
The mushroom-shaped anterolateral thigh perforator flap for subtotal tongue reconstruction.
Plastic and reconstructive surgery • 2013 • Vol. 132 (3)
BACKGROUND: Reconstruction of a functional tongue with proper motility and sensation after subtotal resection is a demanding procedure. The authors describe the reinnervated mushroom-shaped anterolat…
Ferri, G; Longo, B; Morello, R
Peripheral trigeminal nerve field stimulation: report of 6 cases.
Neurosurgical focus • 2013 • Vol. 35 (3)
OBJECT: Peripheral nerve field stimulation has been successfully used for many neuropathic syndromes. However, it has been reported as a treatment for trigeminal neuropathic pain or persistent idiopa…
Bevilacqua, M; Cisotto, P; Feletti, A
Morphologic relationship between the cranial base and the mandible in patients with facial asymmetry and mandibular prognathism.
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 (3)
INTRODUCTION: This study was conducted to measure the dimensional changes in the cranial base and the mandible in patients with facial asymmetry and mandibular prognathism, and to examine the morphol…
Baik, H; Kim, S; Lee, K
Effects of rapid palatal expansion on the sagittal and vertical dimensions of the maxilla: a study on cephalograms derived from 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 (3)
INTRODUCTION: The purpose of this study was to use cone-beam computed tomography imaging to examine the skeletal and dental changes in the sagittal and vertical dimensions after rapid palatal expansi…
Boucher, N; Chung, C; Habeeb, M
Long-term stability: postretention changes of the mandibular anterior teeth.
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 (3)
INTRODUCTION: Our objectives were to evaluate the long-term posttreatment changes of orthodontically corrected mandibular anterior malalignment and to determine the factors explaining these changes. …
Boley, J; Buschang, P; Campbell, P
Patient with oligodontia treated with a miniscrew for unilateral mesial movement of the maxillary molars and alignment of an impacted 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 (3)
This report describes the treatment of a 20-year-old woman with a dental midline deviation and 7 congenitally missing premolars. She had retained a maxillary right deciduous canine and 4 deciduous se…
Maeda, A; Miyawaki, S; Sakoguchi, Y
Orthodontic treatment for a patient with advanced periodontal disease: 11-year follow-up.
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 (3)
This case report demonstrates the interdisciplinary treatment of an adult patient with a Class II malocclusion, convex profile, incompetent lips, gummy smile, and advanced periodontal loss. Initial p…
Allgayer, S; Calvete, E; Polido, W
Precision of intraoral digital dental impressions with iTero and extraoral digitization with the iTero and a model scanner.
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 (3)
INTRODUCTION: Digital impression devices are used alternatively to conventional impression techniques and materials. The aims of this study were to evaluate the precision of digital intraoral scannin…
Flugge, T; Metzger, M; Nahles, S
[Does dental class II division 2 predispose to temporomandibular disorders?].
L' Orthodontie francaise • 2013 • Vol. 84 (3)
Because of its anatomical/physiological characteristics, the Class II division 2 (class II, div. 2) is one of the malocclusions considered as a possible risk factor for Temporomandibular disorders (T…
Gebeile-Chauty, S; Raberin, M; Robin, O
Solitary fibrous tumor of the hypopharynx: case report and literature review.
American journal of otolaryngology • 2013 • Vol. 34 (5)
Solitary fibrous tumors are rare mesenchymal neoplasms that are increasingly being described in the head and neck. Clinical presentations may include compression by these tumors on vital surrounding …
Abemayor, E; Bhuta, S; Thompson, C
Adenocarcinoma of the anterior tongue: a case report.
American journal of otolaryngology • 2013 • Vol. 34 (5)
Adenocarcinoma of the minor salivary gland more commonly involves the palate and base of tongue but rarely presents in the anterior tongue. We report a rare case of adenocarcinoma of the minor saliva…
Gehani, N; Liu, Y; Stepnick, D
Psychologic outcomes in implant prosthodontics.
The International journal of prosthodontics • 2013 • Vol. 26 (5)
Consensus regarding outcomes of the treatment of tooth loss, especially the psychologic outcomes, is needed to guide discovery of best practices and enable a better understanding of patient managemen…
Bassi, F; Carr, A; Chang, T
Comparison of time consumption and color matching results of different dental occupational groups.
The International journal of prosthodontics • 2013 • Vol. 26 (5)
PURPOSE: A study was conducted to compare the accuracy and time consumption of shade matching tasks performed by students, clinicians, and dental technicians. MATERIALS AND METHODS: A total of 126 pa…
Celebic, A; Mehulic, K; Ortolan, S
A clinical investigation of demineralized bone matrix putty for treatment of periodontal bony defects in humans.
The International journal of periodontics & restorative dentistry • 2013 • Vol. 33 (5)
The goal of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of demineralized bone matrix (DBM) putty, consisting of demineralized human bone allograft matrix in a carrier of bovine collagen and alginate…
Banjar, A; Mealey, B
Restoration of gingival and esthetic deformities following flap advancement: the physiologically pigmented gingival graft--a case report.
The International journal of periodontics & restorative dentistry • 2013 • Vol. 33 (5)
The coronal advancement of surgical flaps and subsequent shift of the mucogingival junction during bone augmentation procedures are common. These mucogingival alterations may become a challenge to ma…
Griffin, T; Hawley, C; Marcuschamer, E
Growth factor-mediated vertical mandibular ridge augmentation: a case report.
The International journal of periodontics & restorative dentistry • 2013 • Vol. 33 (5)
Posterior vertical alveolar ridge deficiencies are challenging defects to treat predictably and often require autogenous bone-harvesting procedures. Traditional treatment modalities, eg, guided bone …
Arguello, E; Guze, K; Karimbux, N
Enamel matrix derivative (emdogain) or subepithelial connective tissue graft for the treatment of adjacent multiple gingival recessions: a pilot study.
The International journal of periodontics & restorative dentistry • 2013 • Vol. 33 (5)
One treatment approach for achieving healing by regeneration is the application of enamel matrix derivative (EMD) during periodontal surgery. The aim of this randomized clinical study was to compare …
Alkan, E; Parlar, A
Healing patterns after subgingival placement of a resin-modified glass-ionomer restoration: a histometric study in dogs.
The International journal of periodontics & restorative dentistry • 2013 • Vol. 33 (5)
The aim of this study was to evaluate, clinically and histometrically, the effects of subgingival placement of a resin-modified glass-ionomer restoration during flap surgery. Nine dogs were included …
Carvalho, M; Casati, M; Nociti, F
Effect of chronic stress in newborn rats on the progression of ligature-induced-periodontitis in adulthood.
Acta cirurgica brasileira • 2013 • Vol. 28 (9)
PURPOSE: To investigate the effect chronic stress in newborn rats on the progression of ligature-induced-periodontitis in adulthood. METHODS: Ten couples of adult Wistar rats were selected for mating…
Borges, A; Caporossi, C; Porto, A
Thai dental practitioners' knowledge and attitudes regarding patients with HIV.
Journal of dental education • 2013 • Vol. 77 (9)
To investigate the knowledge and attitudes of Thai dental practitioners regarding patients with HIV, a cross-sectional study using self-administered questionnaires was conducted. The questionnaires r…
Lam-Ubol, A; Rungsiyanont, S; Sappayatosok, K