Research Papers
Effectiveness of Aloe vera in the treatment of oral mucositis: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.
International journal of oral and maxillofacial surgery • 2025 • Vol. 54 (7)
Oral mucositis (OM) is a common complication of cancer patients. A systematic review and meta-analysis assessed the effectiveness of Aloe vera (AV) in the treatment of OM. The population included can…
Carvalho, G; Cassia-Santos, D; de Aquino, S
Unexpected Palatal Lesion: Pistachio Shell Mimicking a Palatal Tumor.
Pediatric dermatology • 2025 • Vol. 42 (4)
A 17-month-old child presented with a suspected nodule on the hard palate, initially diagnosed as a possible teratoma or adenoma. MRI showed a mucosal mass limited to the submucosa, leading to an exc…
Akdeniz, H; Dikmen, A
Construction of a predictive model for the transition from irreversible pulpitis to periodontal-involved disease.
Odontology • 2025 • Vol. 113 (3)
Irreversible pulpitis can develop into pulp necrosis, causing apical periodontitis (AP). The progression of apical periodontitis is always accompanied by periodontal disease. Many similar inflammator…
Bao, P; Yin, B; Zheng, J
Pilot Study of Speech and Ventilation Quality of Life After Cleft Palate Repair in Chinese Patients.
The Laryngoscope • 2025 • Vol. 135 (7)
OBJECTIVE (S): This pilot study aimed to assess the quality of life (QoL) in Chinese patients with velopharyngeal competence (VPC) after primary cleft palate surgery or after secondary posterior phar…
Chen, J; Du, M; Huang, H
Temporomandibular Disorders in Brain Injury Patients and Diagnostic Accuracy of the Assessment Tools.
Oral diseases • 2025 • Vol. 31 (7)
OBJECTIVES: To evaluate the presence, severity and progression of temporomandibular disorders (TMD) in acquired brain injury (ABI) population and determine the diagnostic accuracy of 3Q/TMD and Fonse…
Alves-Costa, S; Kothari, M; Kothari, S
Deep Learning Radiomics Based on MRI for Differentiating Benign and Malignant Parapharyngeal Space Tumors.
The Laryngoscope • 2025 • Vol. 135 (7)
OBJECTIVE: The study aims to establish a pre-academic diagnostic tool based on deep learning and conventional radiomics features to guide the clinical decision-making of parapharyngeal space (PPS) tu…
Guo, J; Huang, D; Huang, X
Role of the masseter, anterior temporalis, and sternocleidomastoid muscles in myofascial temporomandibular disorder pain: evaluation of thickness and stiffness by ultrasonography.
Oral radiology • 2025 • Vol. 41 (3)
OBJECTIVES: This study aimed to compare the thickness and stiffness of the masseter, anterior temporalis, and sternocleidomastoid muscles of patients diagnosed with myofascial temporomandibular disor…
Akkoca, F; Ilhan, G; Koyuncu, E
Exacerbating effects of Western dietary habits on experimentally induced periodontitis in rats.
Odontology • 2025 • Vol. 113 (3)
This study explored the impact of western diet (WD) on a ligature-induced periodontitis (PD) model. After either control diet (CD) or WD feeding for 16 weeks, male Wistar rats were allocated in six g…
Abuohashish, H; Alhawaj, H; Alkhamis, T
Myeloperoxidase as a biomarker in periodontal disease: electrochemical detection using printed screen graphene electrodes.
Odontology • 2025 • Vol. 113 (3)
Periodontal disease is a common oral health issue marked by inflammation and the breakdown of tissues. Early detection of biomarkers associated with periodontal disease (PD) can significantly aid in …
Castillo, J; Ortiz, L; Valdivieso, M
The influence of smoking on periodontal health: A case-control study in Afghanistan.
Journal of periodontology • 2025 • Vol. 96 (7)
BACKGROUND: Periodontal disease, a prevalent oral health condition, is exacerbated by smoking, which accelerates tissue destruction and complicates disease management. This study investigates the ass…
Ehsan, H
Can MRI radiomics predict neck metastasis at initial diagnosis in patients with squamous cell carcinoma of the tongue?
Oral radiology • 2025 • Vol. 41 (3)
OBJECTIVES: This study aimed to predict the risk of neck metastasis in patients with tongue squamous cell carcinoma by performing radiomics analysis of preoperative magnetic resonance (MR) images. ME…
Miura, M; Nakamura, S; Oki, A
Evaluating Xerostomia as a side effect of [(255)Ac]Ac-PSMA therapy in prostate cancer: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
European journal of nuclear medicine and molecular imaging • 2025 • Vol. 52 (8)
PURPOSE: This systematic review and meta-analysis evaluates xerostomia occurrence in prostate cancer (PC) patients undergoing [(225)Ac]Ac-prostate-specific membrane antigen ([(225)Ac]Ac-PSMA) therapy…
Abdlkadir, A; Al-Ibraheem, A; Moghrabi, S
Topical low-dose heparin in ocular Stevens Johnson Syndrome and associated molecular correlations: A randomized controlled pilot study.
The ocular surface • 2025 • Vol. 37
PURPOSE: To elucidate the efficacy of topical low dose heparin (LDH) as an adjuvant therapy in of sub -chronic and chronic ocular Stevens-Johnson Syndrome (SJS) and its effect on Neutrophil extracell…
Jain, S; Kashyap, S; Maharana, P
Is There Space for Resin Composite Restorations in a World of CAD-CAM and Digital Dentistry? Two-Year Follow-Up of Clinical Outcomes Using the Direct-Indirect Technique.
Journal of esthetic and restorative dentistry : official publication of the American Academy of Esthetic Dentistry ... [et al.] • 2025 • Vol. 37 (7)
OBJECTIVE: This clinical report seeks to elucidate the versatility and mid-term outcomes of the direct-indirect technique. It presents a comprehensive step-by-step protocol for restoring anterior den…
Davila-Sanchez, A; Fahl, N
Lenvatinib in Relapsed/Metastatic Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma: Real-World Data From 17 Italian Centers.
Head & neck • 2025 • Vol. 47 (7)
BACKGROUND: Lenvatinib, a multi-target tyrosine kinase inhibitor (MTKI), has demonstrated activity in recurrent or metastatic (R/M) adenoid cystic carcinoma (ACC) in phase II studies. METHODS: This m…
Alfieri, S; Bergamini, C; Bertolini, F
Unique Application of the Jaw-in-a-Day Technique in a Case of Trauma.
The Laryngoscope • 2025 • Vol. 135 (7)
Mandibular reconstruction with a fibula free flap is often used for advanced oral malignancies, osteonecrosis, or benign tumors to restore function and appearance after segmental mandibulectomy. The …
Kupferman, S; Lee, J; Mallen-St Clair, J
Deep learning-based segmentation of the trigeminal nerve and surrounding vasculature in trigeminal neuralgia.
Journal of neurosurgery • 2025 • Vol. 143 (1)
OBJECTIVE: Preoperative workup of trigeminal neuralgia (TN) consists of identification of neurovascular features on MRI. In this study, the authors apply and evaluate the performance of deep learning…
Bettegowda, C; Das, O; Dong, B
Infraoccluded first permanent molars and their association with facial and skeletal development.
American journal of orthodontics and dentofacial orthopedics : official publication of the American Association of Orthodontists, its constituent societies, and the American Board of Orthodontics • 2025 • Vol. 168 (1)
INTRODUCTION: Permanent molar infraocclusion, usually caused by ankylosis, has been scarcely studied. Unilateral first molar infraocclusion (UFMI) restricts alveolar bone development locally, leading…
Becker, A; Chaushu, S; Cozza, P
Rare Hypopharyngeal Polyp Presenting Without Dysphagia: A Case Report.
The Laryngoscope • 2025 • Vol. 135 (7)
Fibrovascular polyps (FVPs) of the hypopharynx are exceedingly rare benign tumors. This case showcases an incidental finding of a fibrovascular hypopharyngeal polyp discovered during a flexible laryn…
Hombal, K; Mortensen-Welch, M; Win, T
Functional Outcomes of Free Flap Reconstruction After TORS in Early-Stage HPV-Positive Oropharyngeal Cancer.
Otolaryngology--head and neck surgery : official journal of American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery • 2025 • Vol. 173 (1)
OBJECTIVE: In the unique clinical context of a retropharyngeal carotid artery (RPC), free flap reconstruction (FFR) may be used for small pathologic tumor (pT)1-2 human papillomavirus (HPV)+ orophary…
Brody, R; Cannady, S; Carey, R