Research Papers
Immune checkpoint CD161/LLT1-associated immunological landscape and diagnostic value in oral squamous cell carcinoma.
The journal of pathology. Clinical research • 2024 • Vol. 10 (2)
An active host adaptive response is characterized by the existence of programmed cell death protein 1 (PD-1)(+) /IFN-gamma(+) cytotoxic T cells and IFN-gamma-induced PD-L1(+) tumor cells (TCs), which…
Ding, L; Dong, Y; He, Y
Causal relationships between Sjogren's syndrome and Parkinson's disease: A Mendelian randomization study.
International journal of rheumatic diseases • 2024 • Vol. 27 (3)
BACKGROUND: Epidemiological and observational studies have indicated an association between Sjogren's syndrome (SS) and Parkinson's disease (PD). However, consistent conclusions have not been reached…
Chen, L; Gu, Q; Jiang, H
Britain is now a dental desert: it's time to save NHS dentistry.
British dental journal • 2024 • Vol. 236 (6)
Thayer, T
Fluoride varnish applications provided in general dental practice for children of primary school age in three areas of the UK.
British dental journal • 2024 • Vol. 236 (6)
Introduction Dental guidelines recommend professional application of fluoride varnish (FV) at least twice a year for children from the age of three.Methods NHS dental claims data were reviewed for ch…
Brown, N; Flanagan, C; Foley, C
Aesthetic treatment planning simplified using digital smile design: A case report.
Primary dental journal • 2024 • Vol. 13 (1)
Digital smile design (DSD) plays an essential role in the planning of aesthetic treatments. However, most digital smile designing software programmes are expensive and require specialised training an…
Aras, M; Chitre, V; Ferreira, A
The Role, Applications and Challenges of Artificial Intelligence in Dentistry.
Primary dental journal • 2024 • Vol. 13 (1)
Blum, I
Temporomandibular disorders and bruxism - up-to-date assessment and screening tools the general dentist should be aware of.
Dental and medical problems • 2024 • Vol. 61 (2)
The recently proposed shortened screening tools for temporomandibular disorders (TMD) and bruxism should enable a better assessment of these conditions by the general dentist.
Eli, I; Emodi-Perlman, A
Current laboratory research in pediatric dentistry.
The Journal of clinical pediatric dentistry • 2024 • Vol. 48 (2)
Gallo, S; Scribante, A
Comparative evaluation of volumetric changes between two pediatric rotary files (Kedo-S plus, Kedo-SG blue) and manual files (hand K-files) during canal preparation of primary mandibular molars: an in-vitro nano-CT analysis.
The Journal of clinical pediatric dentistry • 2024 • Vol. 48 (2)
Pediatric endodontics has become popular due to advancements in cleaning, shaping and irrigation systems, resulting in faster and effective removal of infected pulp, saving time, and creating a patho…
Dawood, T; Jaafari, A; Jeevanandan, G
Enhancement plaque control in preschool children by an intelligent brushing guide device.
The Journal of clinical pediatric dentistry • 2024 • Vol. 48 (2)
This study aims to investigate the impact of a tooth-brushing guidance system on the enchancement of the dental plaque removal in preschool children. In this study, we selected a group of 124 healthy…
Shang, Y; Wei, H; Yang, J
Evaluation of pediatric dentists' knowledge and approaches to tooth discoloration.
The Journal of clinical pediatric dentistry • 2024 • Vol. 48 (2)
In recent years, esthetic expectations have come to the fore in pediatric dentistry, as in every field of dentistry. Therefore, to better meet patients' expectations, the steps taken to determine and…
Aksu, S; Caliskan, S; Demirkol, D
Prevalence of malocclusion and oral health-related factors among pre-school children in Northern Albania.
The Journal of clinical pediatric dentistry • 2024 • Vol. 48 (2)
The aim of the present study was to investigate prevalence and association between malocclusion and caries among pre-school children aged 4-6 years frequenting public kindergartens in Shkoder, the la…
Gravina, G; Gribizi, I; Kongo, E
Reliability of smartphone images to assess plaque score among preschool children: a pilot study.
The Journal of clinical pediatric dentistry • 2024 • Vol. 48 (2)
This study assessed the reliability of smartphone images of plaque-disclosed anterior teeth for evaluating plaque scores among preschool children. Additionally, the reliability of plaque scores recor…
Ashari, A; Kuppusamy, E; Rani, H
Body mass index, oral health status and OHRQoL among special health care needs children and parenting stress: a case-control study in Southern Saudi Arabia.
The Journal of clinical pediatric dentistry • 2024 • Vol. 48 (2)
The appropriateness for determining Oral Health Related Quality of Life (OHRQoL) of special children by their caregivers must be thoroughly assessed. The present study was conducted to assess the Ora…
Ain, T; Alasere, R; Alkahtani, Z
Effect of intravenous and topical laryngeal lidocaine on sore throat after extubation: a prospective randomized controlled study.
European review for medical and pharmacological sciences • 2024 • Vol. 28 (6)
OBJECTIVE: The present study aimed to compare the effect of topical laryngeal lidocaine with intravenous lidocaine before endotracheal intubation on the incidence and severity of postoperative sore t…
Fan, W; Lin, J; Wang, W
Comparative evaluation of the efficacy of probiotic, Aloe vera, povidine-iodine, and chlorhexidine mouthwashes in the treatment of gingival inflammation: A randomized controlled trial.
Dental and medical problems • 2024 • Vol. 61 (2)
BACKGROUND: Chemical plaque control with mouthwashes as an adjunct to mechanical plaque control with a toothbrush and dental floss has been considered an effective method for controlling gingivitis. …
Adurty, C; Boyapati, R; Cheruvu, R
'Precursory symptoms, awareness or progression of facial palsy' are more useful than 'forehead wrinkling ability' in differentiating central facial palsy examined in the emergency department.
Acta oto-laryngologica • 2024 • Vol. 144 (3)
BACKGROUND: Forehead wrinkling ability has been considered to be the sign of the central facial palsy (CFP). AIMS/OBJECTIVES: To identify characteristics of peripheral FP (PFP) patients in the emerge…
Ohira, S; Wada, K; Yamaguchi, Y
Laryngectomy plus postoperative radio(system)therapy versus primary radio(system) therapy for the treatment of locally advanced laryngeal and hypopharyngeal cancer - results from the University Clinical Cancer Registry Regensburg.
Acta oto-laryngologica • 2024 • Vol. 144 (3)
BACKGROUND: There are few adequate randomized clinical trials directly comparing the therapeutic options of primary laryngectomy (pLE) vs. primary radio(system)therapy (pR(S)T) in patients with local…
Bohr, C; Concato, O; Koelbl, O
Effect of different cone beam computed tomography settings on artifact production in titanium and zirconia dental implants: An in vitro study.
Dental and medical problems • 2024 • Vol. 61 (2)
BACKGROUND: The use of dental implants in the treatment of edentulous patients is increasing. Zirconia implants are an alternative to titanium implants, offering advantages in terms of aesthetics and…
Kis, H; Kuzu, T
Factors influencing NiTi endodontic file separation: A thematic review.
Dental and medical problems • 2024 • Vol. 61 (2)
Nickel-titanium (NiTi) file separation during endodontic treatment is an undesirable event. This phenomenon needs to be understood by knowing the factors influencing fracture in endodontic files. The…
Alvarez-Vargas, C; Escobar-Rincon, D; Jaramillo-Gil, P