Research Papers
Answer to 'Toxic epidermal necrolysis with failure of re-epithelialization. Could umbilical cord mesenchymal stem cell transplantation have a role?'.
Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology : JEADV • 2013 • Vol. 27 (7)
Chen, J; Li, X; Lu, Z
Ex vivo bone morphogenetic protein-2 gene delivery using bone marrow stem cells in rabbit maxillary sinus augmentation in conjunction with implant placement.
Journal of periodontology • 2013 • Vol. 84 (7)
BACKGROUND: This study evaluates the potential of bone morphogenetic protein 2 (BMP-2) gene-transduced bone marrow stem cells (BMSCs) to facilitate osseous healing after rabbit maxillary sinus augmen…
Jhin, M; Kim, K; Kim, S
CO2 laser conditioning of porcelain surfaces for bonding metal orthodontic brackets.
Lasers in medical science • 2013 • Vol. 28 (4)
Bonding to porcelain remains to be a challenge in orthodontic treatments. The objective of this study was to evaluate the effect of CO2 laser conditioning of porcelain surfaces on shear bond strength…
Ahrari, F; Heravi, F; Hosseini, M
Nanoleakage in primary teeth prepared by laser irradiation or bur.
Lasers in medical science • 2013 • Vol. 28 (4)
The aim of this in vitro study was to analyze hybrid layer and nanoleakage of composite resin restorations in cavities prepared by either Er,Cr:YSGG laser or bur, followed by acid etching in primary …
Olmez, A; Oznurhan, F
Occlusal support including that from artificial teeth as an indicator for health promotion among community-dwelling elderly in Japan.
Geriatrics & gerontology international • 2013 • Vol. 13 (3)
AIM: The Eichner index (EI) is used to evaluate occlusal support. However, this index is based on existing natural tooth contact. This study aimed to establish whether a modified EI that included art…
Hayashida, I; Kimura, M; Komiyama, M
Revascularization for a necrotic immature permanent lateral incisor: a case report and literature review.
International journal of paediatric dentistry • 2013 • Vol. 23 (4)
BACKGROUND: Revascularization is a valuable treatment in immature necrotic teeth that allows the continuation of root development. CASE REPORT: This article describes the successful revascularization…
Kottoor, J; Velmurugan, N
Prognostic biomarkers of survival in oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma: systematic review and meta-analysis.
Head & neck • 2013 • Vol. 35 (7)
BACKGROUND: Human papillomavirus (HPV) positivity improves prognosis in patients with oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma (OPSCC). Combining HPV status with other biomarkers may improve its prognos…
Ahmed, W; Mehanna, H; Paleri, V
Mast cells in periodontal disease of individuals with and without HIV undergoing highly active antiretroviral therapy.
Journal of periodontology • 2013 • Vol. 84 (7)
BACKGROUND: Mast cells appear to be associated with human periodontal disease. However, to the best of our knowledge, no studies have evaluated the presence of mast cells in individuals with human im…
Costa, F; Mesquita, R; Segundo, T
Doxycycline-loaded beta-tricalcium phosphate release following EDTA root surface etching improved the clinical outcomes in chronic periodontitis: an in vivo study.
Journal of periodontology • 2013 • Vol. 84 (7)
BACKGROUND: The main objective of the present study is to quantify doxycycline (DOX) release from beta-tricalcium phosphate (beta-TCP) after EDTA root surface treatment. METHODS: Thirty systemically …
Al Gendy, A; Gamal, A; Kumper, R
Traumatic dental injury with treatment needs negatively affects the quality of life of Brazilian schoolchildren.
International journal of paediatric dentistry • 2013 • Vol. 23 (4)
BACKGROUND: Traumatic dental injury (TDI) has been considered a significant problem in youth, not only because of its consequences to the craniofacial structures but also for its potential impact on …
Alves, L; Ardenghi, T; Dame-Teixeira, N
Vestibuloplasty: porcine collagen matrix versus free gingival graft: a clinical and histologic study.
Journal of periodontology • 2013 • Vol. 84 (7)
BACKGROUND: A free gingival graft (FGG) is currently the gold standard for augmenting small areas of keratinized mucosa. The porcine collagen matrix (CM) represents an alternative to autologous tissu…
Agaimy, A; Eitner, S; Kiener, K
Clinical efficacy of subgingivally delivered 1.2% atorvastatin in chronic periodontitis: a randomized controlled clinical trial.
Journal of periodontology • 2013 • Vol. 84 (7)
BACKGROUND: Atorvastatin (ATV) is a specific competitive inhibitor of 3-hydroxy-2-methyl-glutaryl coenzyme A reductase. Recently, statins have shown pleiotropic effects such as anti-inflammation and …
Kumari, M; Martande, S; Naik, S
Marking the skin for oral surgical procedures: improving the WHO checklist.
The British journal of oral & maxillofacial surgery • 2013 • Vol. 51 (5)
We present a system for marking the skin during oral surgical operations. This system identifies teeth to be extracted or exposed under general anaesthesia. Removal of the wrong tooth can cause appre…
Beech, A; Harvey, C; Knepil, G
Acute isolated velopharyngeal insufficiency in children: case report and systematic review of the literature.
European archives of oto-rhino-laryngology : official journal of the European Federation of Oto-Rhino-Laryngological Societies (EUFOS) : affiliated with the German Society for Oto-Rhino-Laryngology - Head and Neck Surgery • 2013 • Vol. 270 (7)
Acute isolated velopharyngeal insufficiency (VPI) is a clinical entity mainly reported in children. We undertook a systematic review in order to better characterize its features. Following a Medline …
Leuchter, I; Nisa, L; Walter, V
Human herpesvirus 1 meningoencephalitis after trigeminal neuralgia surgery.
The Journal of infection • 2013 • Vol. 67 (1)
We report a case of human herpesvirus 1 (HHV-1) meningoencephalitis in a patient who underwent trigeminal neuralgia surgery. Although this surgery has been reported to increase the risk of mucocutane…
Benito, N; Molet, J; Montes, G
An evaluation of Vitamin E and Pycnogenol in children suffering from oral mucositis during cancer chemotherapy.
Oral diseases • 2013 • Vol. 19 (5)
OBJECTIVE: The purpose of the present study was to evaluate and compare the effectiveness of Vitamin E (E) and Pycnogenol (P) in treatment of Chemotherapy-Related Oral Mucositis (ChROM) in children. …
Khurana, H; Kumar, A; Pandey, R
Effectiveness of periodontal treatment to improve metabolic control in patients with chronic periodontitis and type 2 diabetes: a meta-analysis of randomized clinical trials.
Journal of periodontology • 2013 • Vol. 84 (7)
BACKGROUND: It was recently suggested that scaling and root planing (SRP) may help to improve glycemic and metabolic control in patients with chronic periodontitis (CP) and type 2 diabetes mellitus (…
Gatto, R; Monaco, A; Pietropaoli, D
Access to dental services for head and neck cancer patients.
The British journal of oral & maxillofacial surgery • 2013 • Vol. 51 (5)
Dental assessment is important for patients with cancer of the head and neck who are to have radiotherapy, as many of these patients have poor dental health before they start treatment. This, compoun…
Aleid, W; Lawrence, M; McKechnie, A
Effects of long-term occlusal hypofunction and its recovery on the morphogenesis of molar roots and the periodontium in rats.
The Angle orthodontist • 2013 • Vol. 83 (4)
OBJECTIVES: To investigate the effects of long-term, artificially created, hypofunctional occlusion and its recovery on the morphology of rat molar roots. MATERIAL AND METHODS: Eighteen 5-week-old Wi…
Darendeliler, M; Gonzales, C; Kaku, M
Efficiency of molar distalization associated with second and third molar eruption stage.
The Angle orthodontist • 2013 • Vol. 83 (4)
OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the efficiency of molar distalization associated with the second and third molar eruption stage. MATERIALS AND METHODS: A systematic computerized database search was conducted …
Flores-Mir, C; Heo, G; Major, P