Research Papers
Transverse stability of the proximal segment after bilateral sagittal split ramus osteotomy for mandibular setback surgery.
International journal of oral and maxillofacial surgery • 2013 • Vol. 42 (8)
This study aimed to evaluate the correlation between the transverse displacement of the proximal segment after bilateral sagittal osteotomy for mandibular setback and the amount and design of the man…
Girod, S; Kim, E; Ko, S
Epigenetic deregulation of the anaplastic lymphoma kinase gene modulates mesenchymal characteristics of oral squamous cell carcinomas.
Carcinogenesis • 2013 • Vol. 34 (8)
DNA hypermethylation of promoter CpG islands is associated with epigenetic silencing of tumor suppressor genes in oral squamous cell carcinomas (OSCCs). We used a methyl-CpG-binding domain protein ca…
Chen, H; Gonzales, C; Gu, F
Rehabilitation of surgically relocated integrated dental implants with and without bone morphogenesis protein-2.
The Journal of oral implantology • 2013 • Vol. 39 (4)
In the following case report, three osseointegrated implants placed in a dysfunctional and nonaesthetic position were successfully relocated with innovative surgical techniques were followed by a com…
Tremblay, G
Vacuum-assisted closure for complicated wounds in head and neck region after reconstruction.
Journal of plastic, reconstructive & aesthetic surgery : JPRAS • 2013 • Vol. 66 (8)
OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study is to suggest that negative pressure wound therapy (NPWT) is an excellent alternative for managing complicated wounds after head and neck reconstruction. SUMMARY BACK…
Chen, C; Feng, G; Hsieh, C
Oral health risk factors for bisphosphonate-associated jaw osteonecrosis.
Journal of oral and maxillofacial surgery : official journal of the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons • 2013 • Vol. 71 (8)
PURPOSE: To investigate the role of oral health, including periodontitis, as a risk factor for bisphosphonate-associated jaw osteonecrosis (ONJ). MATERIALS AND METHODS: This cross-sectional study com…
Borromeo, G; Darby, I; Ebeling, P
Towards a dynamic customised therapy for ocular surface dysfunctions.
The British journal of ophthalmology • 2013 • Vol. 97 (8)
The ocular surface is a highly dynamic system characterised by continuous adaptive reactions to environmental, toxic, infective, traumatic and inflammatory conditions that interfere with its homeosta…
Aragona, P; Rolando, M
Biodistribution of sodium borocaptate (BSH) for boron neutron capture therapy (BNCT) in an oral cancer model.
Radiation and environmental biophysics • 2013 • Vol. 52 (3)
Boron neutron capture therapy (BNCT) is based on selective accumulation of (1)(0)B carriers in tumor followed by neutron irradiation. We previously proved the therapeutic success of BNCT mediated by …
Aromando, R; Bauer, W; Garabalino, M
Robotic-assisted neck dissection in submandibular gland cancer: preliminary report.
Journal of oral and maxillofacial surgery : official journal of the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons • 2013 • Vol. 71 (8)
PURPOSE: Robot-assisted neck dissection (ND) in patients with head and neck cancer has been developed as a plausible substitute for conventional surgery and it provides an excellent cosmetic outcome.…
Chang, J; Choi, E; Kim, C
Prevalence of Aggregatibacter actinomycetemcomitans, Porphyromonas gingivalis and Tannerella forsythia in Japanese patients with generalized chronic and aggressive periodontitis.
Microbial pathogenesis • 2013 • Vol. 61-62
This study aimed to investigate the prevalence and levels of major periodontal pathogens, Aggregatibacter actinomycetemcomitans, Porphyromonas gingivalis and Tannerella forsythia in subgingival plaqu…
Imamura, K; Kinumatsu, T; Kita, D
Lengthening temporalis myoplasty and brain plasticity: a functional magnetic resonance imaging study.
Annales de chirurgie plastique et esthetique • 2013 • Vol. 58 (4)
BACKGROUND: Lengthening temporalis myoplasty (LTM) is a technique developed since ten years for facial paralysis. A spontaneous smile is acquired after this surgery explains by brain plasticity and t…
Benateau, H; Compere, J; Coskun, O
Gene expression profiling and association studies implicate the neuregulin signaling pathway in Behcet's disease susceptibility.
Journal of molecular medicine (Berlin, Germany) • 2013 • Vol. 91 (8)
Behcet's disease (BD) is a complex disease with genetic and environmental risk factors implicated in its etiology; however, its pathophysiology is poorly understood. To decipher BD's genetic underpin…
Abdollahi, B; Barcelos, F; Crespo, J
Secondary onlay free flap reconstruction of glossectomy defects following initial successful flap restoration.
Otolaryngology--head and neck surgery : official journal of American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery • 2013 • Vol. 149 (2)
Patients who undergo tongue reconstruction over time may develop gradual worsening of dysarthria and dysphagia secondary to flap atrophy. At our institution, these patients undergo a secondary flap o…
Ducic, Y; Lee, T; Rihani, J
3-dimensional facial simulation in orthognathic surgery: is it accurate?
Journal of oral and maxillofacial surgery : official journal of the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons • 2013 • Vol. 71 (8)
PURPOSE: The purpose of this study was to measure the accuracy of 3D computer simulation of soft tissue changes after orthognathic surgery. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Consecutive patients who underwent o…
Jacobson, R; Khalessi, S; Schendel, S
The cancer stem cell hypothesis applied to oral carcinoma.
Oral oncology • 2013 • Vol. 49 (8)
It has been proposed that the development of tumors is based exclusively on the activity of cancer stem cells (CSCs) leading to a new model of carcinogenesis, the CSC hypothesis, in opposition to the…
Gonzalez-Moles, M; Plaza-Campillo, J; Ruiz-Avila, I
Three-dimensional visualization of mixed species biofilm formation together with its substratum.
Microbiology and immunology • 2013 • Vol. 57 (8)
Biofilms, such as dental plaque, are aggregates of microorganisms attached to a surface. Thus, visualization of biofilms together with their attached substrata is important in order to understand det…
Ichihara, T; Inaba, T; Nomura, N
Buccinator myomucosal flap for reconstruction of glossectomy defects.
Otolaryngology--head and neck surgery : official journal of American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery • 2013 • Vol. 149 (2)
OBJECTIVE: The use of the myomucosal flap from the buccinator muscle is a valuable reconstruction method for intraoral defects. We report the clinical advantages and pitfalls of using the buccinator …
Baek, C; Jeong, H; Kim, J
Association between tumor necrosis factor-alpha promoter -308 A/G, -238 A/G, interleukin-6 -174 G/C and -572 G/C polymorphisms and periodontal disease: a meta-analysis.
Molecular biology reports • 2013 • Vol. 40 (8)
The aim of this study was to determine whether tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-alpha) and interleukin-6 (IL-6) promoter polymorphisms confer susceptibility to periodontitis in ethnically different p…
Choi, S; Ji, J; Lee, Y
Considerations for planning and designing meta-analysis in oral medicine.
Oral surgery, oral medicine, oral pathology and oral radiology • 2013 • Vol. 116 (2)
Evidence to address a scientific question is generated through the design of research aiming to answer it. Probably the most often sought design in epidemiologic research is a randomized clinical tri…
Pinto, A
Carabelli's trait in Croatian populations over 1800 years.
Homo : internationale Zeitschrift fur die vergleichende Forschung am Menschen • 2013 • Vol. 64 (4)
Examination and comparison of the morphological features of tooth crown in archaeological and recent samples can be difficult due to the different levels of tooth wear seen both within and between po…
Bedic, Z; Brkic, H; Dumancic, J
Severe destruction of the temporomandibular joint with complete resorption of the condyle associated with synovitis, acne, pustulosis, hyperostosis, and osteitis syndrome.
Oral surgery, oral medicine, oral pathology and oral radiology • 2013 • Vol. 116 (2)
The synovitis, acne, pustulosis, hyperostosis, and osteitis (SAPHO) syndrome consists of a combination of inflammatory bone disorders and dermatologic pathology. Bone lesions as a form of diffuse scl…
Hayashi, T; Iizuka, T; Kodama, Y