Research Papers
Preoperative velopharyngeal morphology in older cleft palate patients with postoperative velopharyngeal closure versus velopharyngeal insufficiency.
The Journal of craniofacial surgery • 2013 • Vol. 24 (5)
The purpose of this study was to investigate the preoperative morphology of velopharyngeal structures in older patients with cleft palate and to evaluate which structure(s) could distinguish velophar…
Li, Y; Ma, H; Ma, L
Retrospective analysis of 36 ameloblastoma cases in Laos.
Journal of oral science • 2013 • Vol. 55 (3)
We conducted a retrospective study of 36 cases of ameloblastoma from the files of Mittaphap Hospital in Vientiane Capital, Laos. Clinical findings showed an average patient age of 31.0 +/- 3.8 years,…
Komiyama, K; Matsumoto, N; Ngonephady, S
Associations of duration of smoking cessation and cumulative smoking exposure with periodontitis.
Journal of oral science • 2013 • Vol. 55 (3)
This cross-sectional study investigated associations of cumulative smoking exposure and duration of smoking cessation with periodontitis and evaluated the effects of biological, behavioral, and socia…
Cortelli, J; Costa, F; Cota, L
Pemphigus, discoid lupus erythematosus, and dermatomyositis during an 8-year follow-up period: a case report.
Journal of oral science • 2013 • Vol. 55 (3)
A 36-year-old Thai woman presented with a painful, burning sensation in the gingiva and desquamative gingivitis. Findings from histopathologic and direct immunofluorescence examination of the maxilla…
Fongkhum, A; Iamaroon, A; Prasongtanskul, S
Characteristics of cervical computed tomography findings in kawasaki disease: a single-center experience.
Journal of computer assisted tomography • 2013 • Vol. 37 (5)
PURPOSE: The objective of this study was to characterize cervical computed tomography (CT) findings in Kawasaki disease (KD) patients that may facilitate early diagnosis. METHODS: We retrospectively …
Aoki, J; Katsumata, N; Taketomi-Takahashi, A
Acute treatment of trigeminal neuralgia with onabotulinum toxin A.
Clinical neuropharmacology • 2013 • Vol. 36 (5)
A double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled study of patients with essential trigeminal neuralgia and treatment with a single injection of onabotulinum toxin A (BTX) was carried out. The efficacy,…
Diaz, S; Micheli, F; Piedimonte, F
Endometrial carcinoma metastatic to the retromolar pad.
Ear, nose, & throat journal • 2013 • Vol. 92 (9)
Metastatic carcinoma from the female genitalia to the oral mucosa is exceptionally rare, with only 11 such cases having been previously reported in the English-language literature. We describe a new …
Brahim, J; Garber, K; Hatoum, H
Comparative study of a wireless digital system and 2 PSP digital systems on proximal caries detection and pixel values.
General dentistry • 2013 • Vol. 61 (6)
This study compared the radiographic image quality of 2 photostimulable phosphor (PSP) plate systems with a radiographic system against a complementary metal oxide silicon (CMOS) system. Using the 3 …
de Almeida, S; de Melo, D; dos Anjos Pontual, A
Surgical management of multiple myeloma in the mandible: a case report.
General dentistry • 2013 • Vol. 61 (6)
Multiple myeloma (MM), solitary bone plasmacytoma, and extramedullary plasmacytoma are different types of plasma cell neoplasia, which is a lymphoid neoplastic proliferation of ss-cells. While MM is …
Crusoe-Rebello, I; do Amaral, M; do Lago, C
Bond strength of resin cements to zirconia conditioned with primers.
General dentistry • 2013 • Vol. 61 (6)
New ceramic primers, which reportedly enhance bonding of resin cements to zirconia, have been marketed recently. The purpose of this study was to compare the shear bond strength of 3 resin cements to…
Kobes, K; Vandewalle, K
Alteration of lingual frenum. Intraoral syphilis.
General dentistry • 2013 • Vol. 61 (6)
Damm, D
A rare case of recurring calcifying epithelial odontogenic cyst in the maxillary sinus: a case report and literature review.
General dentistry • 2013 • Vol. 61 (6)
Calcifying epithelial odontogenic cyst (CEOC) is an odontogenic cyst with epithelial lining. CEOC is a rare entity that occurs in a wide age range, does not show any gender predilection, and accounts…
Karun, V; Mishra, A; Saikhedkar, R
The effect of static load on dental implant survival: a systematic review.
The International journal of oral & maxillofacial implants • 2013 • Vol. 28 (5)
PURPOSE: The purpose of this study was to systematically review the current evidence related to the effects of static loading on the long-term stability of the osseointegrated interface. MATERIALS AN…
Eckert, S; Karl, M; Rungruanganunt, P
Effect of intraoperative bone quality testing on bone healing and osseointegration of dental implants.
The International journal of oral & maxillofacial implants • 2013 • Vol. 28 (5)
PURPOSE: A novel diagnostic device (BoneProbe) for evaluating alveolar bone quality during dental implant surgery has recently been developed. The underlying measurement principle is based on a compr…
Karl, M; Krafft, T; Nacu, V
Prosthetic outcome, patient complaints, and nutritional effects on elderly patients with magnet-retained, implant-supported overdentures--a 1-year report.
The International journal of oral & maxillofacial implants • 2013 • Vol. 28 (5)
PURPOSE: To study the changes in treatment outcomes of complete dentures and magnet-retained, implant-supported overdentures in a group of elderly patients. MATERIALS AND METHODS: In this nonrandomiz…
Chai, J; Chow, T; Khoo, H
In vivo evaluation of quantitative percussion diagnostics for determining implant stability.
The International journal of oral & maxillofacial implants • 2013 • Vol. 28 (5)
PURPOSE: To test in a rat model whether quantitative percussion diagnostics provide reliable, reproducible indications of osseointegration. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Titanium implants were placed in fem…
Earthman, J; Myers, R; Sheets, C
Retrospective results of implants for partially edentulous posterior jaws according to time points of early loading.
The International journal of oral & maxillofacial implants • 2013 • Vol. 28 (5)
PURPOSE: This study evaluated the survival and success rates and marginal bone loss conditions of early loaded implants in the posterior maxilla and mandible of partially edentulous patients. MATERIA…
Heo, Y; Kim, J; Kim, Y
Dental implant performance in vertically distracted fibular grafts after mandibular reconstruction: a pilot series of 12 patients.
The International journal of oral & maxillofacial implants • 2013 • Vol. 28 (5)
PURPOSE: To clinically and radiographically evaluate the performance of loaded dental implants placed in vertically distracted fibular grafts after mandibular reconstruction, and to evaluate patient …
Wang, F; Wu, Y; Zhang, C
Retrospective multicenter study of 230 6-mm SLA-surfaced implants with 1- to 6-year follow-up.
The International journal of oral & maxillofacial implants • 2013 • Vol. 28 (5)
PURPOSE: Using short implants poses a challenge in implant surgery. Implant surfaces have evolved, making it possible to improve the success of short implants substantially. However, there is still l…
Almeida, R; Alonso, A; Aracil, L
The effect of implant surface modifications on survival and bone loss of immediately loaded implants in the edentulous mandible.
The International journal of oral & maxillofacial implants • 2013 • Vol. 28 (5)
PURPOSE: To compare the 2-year survival and peri-implant bone loss of implants with and without a fluoride modification under immediate loading conditions in completely edentulous mandibles. MATERIAL…
Collaert, B; De Bruyn, H; Vervaeke, S