Research Papers
The prevalence of oral Candida infections in periodontitis patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus.
Journal of infection and public health • 2013 • Vol. 6 (4)
OBJECTIVES: The purpose of this study was to determine the prevalence of Candida spp. in periodontitis patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus. METHODS: This cross-sectional study included 42 diabetic…
Al Mubarak, S; Al Sohail, A; Alsuwyed, A
Tensile bond characteristics between composite resin and resin-modified glass-ionomer restoratives used in the open-sandwich technique.
European archives of paediatric dentistry : official journal of the European Academy of Paediatric Dentistry • 2013 • Vol. 14 (4)
BACKGROUND: The clinical success of large class II resin-modified glass-ionomer cement/composite resin (RMGIC/CR) 'open-sandwich' restorations in permanent or primary molars may be influenced by cert…
Achilias, D; Fragkou, S; Kotsanos, N
Pediatric peritonsillar abscess: Quinsy ie versus interval tonsillectomy.
International journal of pediatric otorhinolaryngology • 2013 • Vol. 77 (8)
PERITONSILLAR ABSCESS: Quinsy versus interval tonsillectomy. OBJECTIVES STUDY DESIGN: Case series with chart review. METHODS: We reviewed the records of children treated for peritonsillar abscess bet…
Kakade, A; Kluka, E; Matijasec, J
Nasalance scores of children with repaired cleft palate who exhibit normal velopharyngeal closure during aerodynamic testing.
American journal of speech-language pathology • 2013 • Vol. 22 (3)
PURPOSE: To determine if children with repaired cleft palate and normal velopharyngeal (VP) closure as determined by aerodynamic testing exhibit greater acoustic nasalance than control children witho…
Zajac, D
Podoplanin-mediated cell adhesion through extracellular matrix in oral squamous cell carcinoma.
Laboratory investigation; a journal of technical methods and pathology • 2013 • Vol. 93 (8)
Podoplanin (PDPN), one of the representative mucin-like type-I transmembrane glycoproteins specific to lymphatic endothelial cells, is expressed in various cancers including squamous cell carcinoma (…
Cheng, J; Maruyama, S; Saku, T
Synergistic effect of dentinal tubule occlusion by nano-carbonate apatite and CO2 laser in vitro.
Photomedicine and laser surgery • 2013 • Vol. 31 (8)
OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to evaluate the occluding effects of a combination of dentifrice containing nano-carbonate apatite (n-CAP) and a CO2 laser on dentinal tubules, and to assess the …
Han, S; Kim, B; Kim, J
Gender differences in the association between metabolic syndrome and periodontal disease: the Hisayama Study.
Journal of clinical periodontology • 2013 • Vol. 40 (8)
AIMS: Periodontal disease and metabolic syndrome (MS) are more prevalent in males than in females. However, whether there is a gender difference in the association between these health conditions has…
Akifusa, S; Eshima, N; Furuta, M
Characteristics of newly formed bone in sockets augmented with cancellous porous bovine bone and a resorbable membrane: microcomputed tomography, histologic, and resonance frequence analysis.
Implant dentistry • 2013 • Vol. 22 (4)
AIM: Microcomputed tomography (micro-CT) has become a highly accurate and nonintrusive method for analysis of bone. This study aims to determine the microstructural characteristics of the bone formed…
Gonzalez-Garcia, R; Monje, A; Monje, F
Efficacy of tooth whitening with different calcium phosphate-based formulations.
European journal of oral sciences • 2013 • Vol. 121 (4)
The aim of this in-vitro study was to evaluate the efficacy of tooth whitening using different calcium phosphate-based formulations. Teeth were treated with three different hydroxyapatite preparation…
Jin, J; Kunzelmann, K; Lai, G
State of the art in treatment of facial paralysis with temporalis tendon transfer.
Current opinion in otolaryngology & head and neck surgery • 2013 • Vol. 21 (4)
PURPOSE OF REVIEW: Temporalis tendon transfer is a technique for dynamic facial reanimation. Since its inception, nearly 80 years ago, it has undergone a wealth of innovation to produce the modern op…
Sidle, D; Simon, P
Magnetic resonance imaging of temporomandibular joint dysfunction-correlation with clinical symptoms, age, and gender.
Oral surgery, oral medicine, oral pathology and oral radiology • 2013 • Vol. 116 (2)
OBJECTIVE: To determine whether the morphological (magnetic resonance imaging) MRI manifestations correlate with the signs and symptoms of temporomandibular joint (TMJ) dysfunction according to gende…
Lamot, U; Strojan, P; Surlan Popovic, K
Dentomaxillofacial manifestations of mucopolysaccharidosis VI: clinical and imaging findings from two cases, with an emphasis on the temporomandibular joint.
Oral surgery, oral medicine, oral pathology and oral radiology • 2013 • Vol. 116 (2)
OBJECTIVES: Using a clinical survey, panoramic, cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT), and magnetic resonance (MR) imaging, this study was conducted to ascertain primary maxillofacial abnormalities in…
Cavaleiro, R; de Almeida, S; de Souza, I
Diagnosing ankyloglossia.
Journal of human lactation : official journal of International Lactation Consultant Association • 2013 • Vol. 29 (3)
Hurst, N; Tucker, K
Relationship between xerostomia and salivary flow rates in HIV-infected individuals.
Journal of investigative and clinical dentistry • 2013 • Vol. 4 (3)
AIM: The aim of the present study was to determine the relationship between self-reported xerostomia and salivary flow rates among HIV-infected individuals. METHODS: A cross-sectional study was perfo…
Chanowanna, N; Nauntofte, B; Nittayananta, W
Preventing dental caries in children <5 years: systematic review updating USPSTF recommendation.
Pediatrics • 2013 • Vol. 132 (2)
BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE: Screening and preventive interventions by primary care providers could improve outcomes related to early childhood caries. The objective of this study was to update the 2004…
Cantor, A; Chou, R; Mitchell, J
Effect of Nd:YAG laser bleaching and antioxidizing agents on the shear bond strength of brackets.
Photomedicine and laser surgery • 2013 • Vol. 31 (8)
OBJECTIVE: The aims of this study were to evaluate the effect of hydrogen peroxide bleaching agents, both nonactivated and activated by a neodymium:yttrium-aluminum-garnet (Nd:YAG) laser, and of anti…
Akin, M; Aykent, F; Basciftci, F
Comparison of the shear bond strength of orthodontic brackets in bonding and rebonding: preparation with laser versus conventional acid etch technique.
Photomedicine and laser surgery • 2013 • Vol. 31 (8)
OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this study was to compare the bond strength of orthodontic brackets using laser versus acid etching. BACKGROUND DATA: Debonding of brackets is a common problem in orthodonti…
Najafi, H; Naseri, M; Nasrabadi, N
Autologous fat transfer-induced facial nodule.
Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology • 2013 • Vol. 69 (2)
Brodell, L; Gru, A; Haughey, B
Exposed bone in bisphosphonate-related osteonecrosis of the jaws may be induced and maintained by localized microbial biofilm osteomyelitis.
Journal of oral and maxillofacial surgery : official journal of the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons • 2013 • Vol. 71 (8)
Lumerman, H
Historical review: First facial pain patient admitted to Massachusetts General Hospital, February 1823 and first case series.
Journal of oral and maxillofacial surgery : official journal of the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons • 2013 • Vol. 71 (8)
Founded in 1811, the Massachusetts General Hospital recently celebrated its bicentennial. The War of 1812 delayed construction of the building so the first patient actually was admitted to the hospit…
Dodson, T; Kaban, L; Keith, D