Research Papers
Palatal sinus elevation revisited: a technical note.
Journal of oral and maxillofacial surgery : official journal of the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons • 2013 • Vol. 71 (8)
The palatal sinus lift is a good choice for patients with scarred buccal soft tissue and those with poor wound healing such as smokers or diabetics or when visual side effects such as swelling must b…
Ewers, R; Seemann, R; Ulm, C
Oromandibular reconstruction using 3D planned triple template method.
Journal of oral and maxillofacial surgery : official journal of the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons • 2013 • Vol. 71 (8)
PURPOSE: Reconstruction of an oromandibular defect remains one of the most formidable surgical challenges faced by the reconstructive head and neck surgeon. The purpose of this study was to illustrat…
Berge, S; Coppen, C; Maal, T
Pressure-sensitive mucoadhesive polymer-based dental patches to treat periodontal diseases: an in vitro study.
Drug delivery • 2013 • Vol. 20 (6)
Local drug delivery for periodontal diseases is still a challenge due to very short residence time, involuntary swallowing and salivary wash-out. Present study is, therefore, an attempt to develop pr…
Manasadeepa, R; Mukherjee, B; Paul, P
Determining the appropriate oral surgery anesthesia modality, setting, and team.
Oral and maxillofacial surgery clinics of North America • 2013 • Vol. 25 (3)
This article reviews the anesthesia modalities available to the practicing oral and maxillofacial surgeon, including the anesthesia TEAM makeup. If office-based anesthesia is not the best option for …
Stronczek, M
Common medical illnesses that affect anesthesia and their anesthetic management.
Oral and maxillofacial surgery clinics of North America • 2013 • Vol. 25 (3)
Patients undergoing an office-based anesthetic require a thorough preoperative evaluation to identify medical illnesses and undertake appropriate investigations or studies. This article addresses com…
Agarwal, R; Obeid, G; Porter, M
Pediatric sedation and anesthesia for the oral surgeon.
Oral and maxillofacial surgery clinics of North America • 2013 • Vol. 25 (3)
Even simple oral and maxillofacial surgical procedures can become challenging when the child patient has a high degree of fear and anxiety. This article reviews differences in anatomy and physiology …
Todd, D
Computed tomography of the temporomandibular joint.
Journal of medical imaging and radiation oncology • 2013 • Vol. 57 (4)
We present a pictorial review of the spectrum of temporomandibular joint (TMJ) pathology diagnosed with CT. Although MRI is the modality of choice for most TMJ pathology, CT is useful when MRI is con…
Boeddinghaus, R; Whyte, A
Compliance of Saudi dental students with infection control guidelines.
International dental journal • 2013 • Vol. 63 (4)
The aim of this study was to investigate compliance of dental students in a Saudi dental school with recommended infection control protocols. A pilot-tested questionnaire concerning various aspects o…
Ahmad, I; Pani, S; Rehan, E
Topical xylitol administration by parents for the promotion of oral health in infants: a caries prevention experiment at a Finnish Public Health Centre.
International dental journal • 2013 • Vol. 63 (4)
OBJECTIVES: This demonstration programme tested topical use of xylitol as a possible oral health promoting regimen in infants at a Finnish Public Health Centre in 2002-2011. METHODS: Parents (usually…
Anttila, C; Jarvinen, K; Luntamo, L
The incidence of root microcracks caused by 3 different single-file systems versus the ProTaper system.
Journal of endodontics • 2013 • Vol. 39 (8)
INTRODUCTION: The aim of this study was to compare the incidence of root cracks observed at the apical root surface and/or in the canal wall after canal instrumentation with 3 single-file systems and…
Hou, B; Liu, R; Shemesh, H
Oral cutaneous sinus tract, vertical root fracture, and bisphosphonate-related osteonecrosis: a case report.
Journal of endodontics • 2013 • Vol. 39 (8)
INTRODUCTION: Oral cutaneous sinus tracts (OCSTs) of dental origin are often initially misdiagnosed and inappropriately treated. Accurate diagnosis is especially important in cases of bisphosphonate …
Berg, T; Steinbock, N; Wigler, R
Asylum & Main: from wells to Whoppers.
Anesthesiology • 2013 • Vol. 119 (2)
Bause, G
ABM clinical protocol #18: guidelines for breastfeeding infants with cleft lip, cleft palate, or cleft lip and palate, revised 2013.
Breastfeeding medicine : the official journal of the Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine • 2013 • Vol. 8 (4)
A central goal of the Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine is the development of clinical protocols for managing common medical problems that may impact breastfeeding success. These protocols serve only…
Bunik, M; Cahir, P; Mei, C
Prenatal diagnosis of agnathia-otocephaly using sonography and magnetic resonance imaging.
Journal of ultrasound in medicine : official journal of the American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine • 2013 • Vol. 32 (8)
Akiyama, M; Iwasaku, K; Kitawaki, J
Effects of different irrigation solutions on root dentine microhardness, smear layer removal and erosion.
Australian endodontic journal : the journal of the Australian Society of Endodontology Inc • 2013 • Vol. 39 (2)
This study aimed to compare the effects of different irrigants on root dentine microhardness, erosion and smear layer removal. A total of 72 root dentine slices were divided into six groups, accordin…
Gorgul, G; Ulusoy, O
Endodontic treatment of a taurodontic premolar with five canals.
Australian endodontic journal : the journal of the Australian Society of Endodontology Inc • 2013 • Vol. 39 (2)
Taurodontism is a morpho-anatomical abnormality in the shape of a tooth. An enlarged pulp chamber, apical displacement of the pulpal floor and no constriction at the level of the cemento-enamel junct…
Bulucu, B; Demiryurek, E; Gonulol, N
Evaluating the effects of maternal exposure to benzene, toluene, ethyl benzene, and xylene on oral clefts among offspring in Texas: 1999-2008.
Birth defects research. Part A, Clinical and molecular teratology • 2013 • Vol. 97 (8)
BACKGROUND: There is evidence from previous studies that maternal occupational exposure to hazardous air pollutants (HAPs) is positively associated with oral clefts; however, studies evaluating the a…
Agopian, A; Craft, E; Langlois, P
Prevention and management of treatment-induced pharyngo-oesophageal stricture.
The Lancet. Oncology • 2013 • Vol. 14 (9)
Pharyngo-oesophageal stricture (PES) is a serious complication that occurs in up to a third of patients treated with external beam radiotherapy or combined chemoradiotherapy for head and neck cancer.…
Genden, E; Miles, B; Prisman, E
[Responsibilities of oral health technician in the family health strategy in Minas Gerais, Brazil].
Ciencia & saude coletiva • 2013 • Vol. 18 (8)
The scope of this article is to analyze the self-reporting of duties performed by the Oral Health Technicians in the State of Minas Gerais. A cross-sectional descriptive study was conducted through t…
de Abreu, M; Lucas, S; Sanglard-Oliveira, C
[Family cohesion associated with oral health, socioeconomic factors and health behavior].
Ciencia & saude coletiva • 2013 • Vol. 18 (8)
Overall health surveys have related family cohesion to socio-economic status and behavioral factors. The scope of this study was to investigate the association between family cohesion and socio-econo…
Ambrosano, G; Batista, M; Brandao, G