Research Papers
Osteochondritis dissecans of the temporomandibular joint: a scoping review.
Oral and maxillofacial surgery • 2024 • Vol. 28 (1)
PURPOSE: To perform a scoping review to identify the available evidence regarding osteochondritis dissecans (OCD) of the temporomandibular joint (TMJ). METHODS: An electronic search of the PubMed, We…
Aravena, J; De Nordenflycht, D; Matus, G
Pre-restorative crown lengthening surgery: influence of restorative treatment timing on clinical outcomes-a pilot study.
Oral and maxillofacial surgery • 2024 • Vol. 28 (1)
OBJECTIVES: Aim of this study was to assess the influence of restorative treatment timing on the periodontal, patient and operator-reported outcomes following crown lengthening surgery (CLS). MATERIA…
Malamoudi, G; Menexes, G; Mikrogeorgis, G
Modified one-stage technique of laterally positioned flap with subepithelial connective tissue graft for the treatment of peri-implant soft tissue dehiscence in the esthetic zone: A 5-year follow-up.
Clinical advances in periodontics • 2024 • Vol. 14 (1)
BACKGROUND: The state of art of tissue grafting allows significant improvements in the soft tissue phenotype. The importance of appropriate soft tissue phenotype around implants is supported by recen…
de Almeida, J; de Sa, D; Furquim, E
Changes in the periodontium against the background of systemic vascular reactions in young individuals with obesity.
Dental and medical problems • 2024 • Vol. 61 (2)
BACKGROUND: Overweight and obesity are defined as abnormal or excessive fat accumulation that impairs health. The global prevalence of obesity has been increasing significantly among all age groups. …
Neporada, K; Petrushanko, T; Petrushanko, V
Let us talk about it: An exploratory qualitative study of older adults' priorities for oral health in North West England.
Gerodontology • 2024 • Vol. 41 (1)
OBJECTIVES: The aim of this study was to explore oral health experiences and priorities in a diverse group of adults aged over 60 in North West England, an area with high oral health inequality. METH…
Cook, N; Kanagasingam, S; Kelly, A
Association between tonsillectomy and oropharyngeal cancer risk: a retrospective cohort study.
Oral and maxillofacial surgery • 2024 • Vol. 28 (1)
BACKGROUND: The purpose of this retrospective cohort study is to describe the association between the history of tonsillectomy and the risk of oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma (OPSSC), using a l…
Alharbi, H; Fernandes, R; Saleh, W
Evaluation of maxillary alveolar ridge formation and ridge continuity after secondary alveolar bone grafting using cancellous and cortico-cancellous bone graft in unilateral cleft alveolus using cone beam computed tomographic scan - a randomized controlled trial.
Oral and maxillofacial surgery • 2024 • Vol. 28 (1)
PURPOSE: The aim of present study was to compare and evaluate the maxillary alveolar ridge formation and ridge continuity using cancellous and corticocanellous bone graft harvested from anterior ilia…
Datarkar, A; Deshpande, A; Parmar, S
Oral health inequalities in Swedish older adults over 25 years of follow-up.
Gerodontology • 2024 • Vol. 41 (1)
OBJECTIVES: The aim of this study was to describe inequalities in tooth loss and dissatisfaction with teeth related to time-invariant and time-variant socio-demographic characteristics and use of den…
Astrom, A; Lie, S; Mastrovito, B
Periodontal Pocket Therapy Using a Class IV Dental Diode Laser in Dogs: A Retrospective Analysis.
Journal of veterinary dentistry • 2024 • Vol. 41 (2)
Class IV dental diode lasers have been introduced as a nonsurgical therapy for periodontal pockets in veterinary and human dentistry. This retrospective case series evaluates the use of Class IV dent…
Anderson, J; Force, J; Hanlon, A
Bilateral sagittal split osteotomy with or without concomitant removal of third molars: a retrospective cohort study of related complications and bone healing.
Oral and maxillofacial surgery • 2024 • Vol. 28 (1)
PURPOSE: To carry out a comparative evaluation of the intra- and postoperative complications, and bone healing, following bilateral sagittal split osteotomy (BSSO) with or without concomitant removal…
Hernandez-Alfaro, F; Kesmez, O; Neagu-Vladut, D
Satisfaction of orthodontic Post-CCST training: A survey of trainee perceptions.
Journal of orthodontics • 2024 • Vol. 51 (1)
INTRODUCTION: This survey was undertaken as a second part to 'Barriers to Post-CCST training in orthodontics: A survey of trainee perceptions'. Recruitment of Post-CCST trainees in certain areas of t…
Mittal, T; Tsang, S
Breastfeeding, consumption of ultraprocessed foods, and dental caries at 4 years of age: A birth cohort study.
International journal of paediatric dentistry • 2024 • Vol. 34 (2)
BACKGROUND: Cohort studies have demonstrated an association between prolonged and/or frequent breastfeeding and early childhood caries (ECC). AIM: To investigate the association between prolonged bre…
Barros, F; Bertoldi, A; Buffarini, R
Oral flora and functional dysbiosis of cleft lip and palate patients: A scoping review.
Special care in dentistry : official publication of the American Association of Hospital Dentists, the Academy of Dentistry for the Handicapped, and the American Society for Geriatric Dentistry • 2024 • Vol. 44 (2)
AIMS: This scoping review aimed to conduct an assessment of the current literature on specific ecological changes in the oral microbiota of individuals living with cleft lip and/or palate. METHODS: A…
Abed, H; Abid, M; Alansari, N
Surgical management of Warthin tumor: long-term follow-up of 224 patients from 2002 to 2018.
Oral and maxillofacial surgery • 2024 • Vol. 28 (1)
PURPOSE: Warthin tumors (WT) are the second most common benign parotid gland neoplasms. They can occur as synchronous or metachronous lesions in 6-10% of cases. This study aims to compare the complic…
Abbate, V; Bonavolonta, P; Califano, L
Photodynamic therapy in the root canal treatment of primary teeth: A systematic review of clinical trials.
International journal of paediatric dentistry • 2024 • Vol. 34 (2)
BACKGROUND: Dental caries is the most common oral disease worldwide, and it is estimated to affect 2.3 billion people, with at least 530 million of them being schoolchildren with decayed primary teet…
Almeida, J; Araujo, L; Ferraz, C
Use of 18F-FDG PET/MRI as an Initial Staging Procedure for Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma.
Journal of magnetic resonance imaging : JMRI • 2024 • Vol. 59 (3)
BACKGROUND: Compared with the conventional work-up (CWU) including computed tomography (CT) of the chest and abdomen, MRI of the head and neck, and skeletal scintigraphy, positron emission tomography…
Cao, C; Chen, X; Fang, Y
Comparison of sinusitis rate after sinus lift procedure and zygomatic implant surgery: a meta-analysis.
Oral and maxillofacial surgery • 2024 • Vol. 28 (1)
PURPOSE: To evaluate and compare the reported sinusitis occurrence after the sinus lift procedure and zygomatic implant placement. METHODS: This meta-analysis has been registered at PROSPERO. Studies…
Dos Santos, M; Padovan, L; Rocha, R
Ultrasound-Guided Injections for Treatment of Facial Paralysis Sequelae: A Randomized Study on Body Donors.
Plastic and reconstructive surgery • 2024 • Vol. 153 (3)
BACKGROUND: Botulinum toxin injection is the accepted standard treatment for synkinesis and gustatory hyperlacrimation in patients with facial paralysis. However, poor injection accuracy can result i…
Jonsson, L; Meng, S; Pruidze, P
Clinical Characterisation of Caudal Traumatic Malocclusions and Treatment Outcomes in Cats (2018-2022).
Journal of veterinary dentistry • 2024 • Vol. 41 (2)
Caudal malocclusions in cats may result in a variety of traumatic lesions affecting the soft tissues of the ipsilateral mandible such as fovea, gingival cleft, and proliferative lesions. Fifty-one ca…
Hamilton, M; Hiscox, L
All that glitters is not gold: X-ray fluorescence analysis of a fixed dental prosthesis from Coleccao de Esqueletos Identificados Seculo XXI, Portugal (CEI/XXI).
International journal of legal medicine • 2024 • Vol. 138 (2)
Access to better health care anticipates that more medical devices can be found alongside skeletal remains. Those employed in oral rehabilitation, with available brands or batch/series, can prove use…
Baptista, I; Coelho, C; Cunha, E