Research Papers
Xerostomia in patients with advanced cancer: a scoping review of clinical features and complications.
BMC palliative care • 2023 • Vol. 22 (1)
BACKGROUND: The aim of this project was to review the literature on dry mouth / xerostomia in patients with advanced cancer, with the objectives being to determine its prevalence, clinical features, …
Davies, A; Fagan, N; Walsh, M
Combination of metformin and double antibiotic paste for the regeneration of non-vital immature teeth: a preliminary randomized clinical study.
BMC oral health • 2023 • Vol. 23 (1)
BACKGROUND: The present study aimed to investigate whether incorporating metformin in double antibiotic paste (DAP) can promote the regeneration process of non-vital immature teeth. METHODS: Out of 3…
Hasani, S; Malekzadeh, P; Moazami, F
Burden of dental caries in individuals experiencing food insecurity: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
Nutrition reviews • 2023 • Vol. 81 (12)
CONTEXT: Food insecurity affects approximately 2.37 billion people worldwide. Individuals experiencing food insecurity are more likely to exhibit poor health-related endpoints. Dental caries, a highl…
Abreu, L; Bernabe, E; de Arruda, J
A two-year retrospective study on traumatic dental injury in the primary dentition.
Medicine • 2023 • Vol. 102 (45)
The aim of this study was to analyze the causes, clinical characteristics, social factors, and current status of treatment of traumatic dental injury (TDI) in the primary dentition. A retrospective a…
Huang, J; Mai, Z; Pan, Y
Anti-BNLF2b Screening for Nasopharyngeal Cancer.
The New England journal of medicine • 2023 • Vol. 389 (19)
Yan, K
Leptospirosis-associated meningitis in a patient with sjogren's syndrome: a case report.
BMC infectious diseases • 2023 • Vol. 23 (1)
BACKGROUND: Leptospirosis is a zoonotic disease that afflicts both humans and animals. It progresses from flu-like symptoms to more severe hepatic and renal failure, and may also lead to aseptic meni…
Zhang, Y; Zheng, Y
Factors Associated with the Extent of Clinical Attachment Loss in Periodontitis: A Multicenter Cross-Sectional Study.
International journal of environmental research and public health • 2023 • Vol. 20 (22)
Periodontitis has significant public health implications, affecting individuals' overall health, well-being, and quality of life. This study aimed to assess the risk factors associated with the exten…
Ardila, C; Avila, J; Castillo, D
Orthodontic Implementation of Machine Learning Algorithms for Predicting Some Linear Dental Arch Measurements and Preventing Anterior Segment Malocclusion: A Prospective Study.
Medicina (Kaunas, Lithuania) • 2023 • Vol. 59 (11)
Background and Objectives: Orthodontics is a field that has seen significant advancements in recent years, with technology playing a crucial role in improving diagnosis and treatment planning. The st…
Kareem, F; Mahmood, T; Mohammed, M
Comparative evaluation of open tray impression technique: investigating the precision of four splinting materials in multiple implants.
BMC oral health • 2023 • Vol. 23 (1)
BACKGROUND: This study aimed to determine the relative positioning accuracy of multiple implants utilizing four distinct types of splinting materials. METHODS: The purpose of this in-vitro study was …
Aldosari, L; Alshadidi, A; Bin Hassan, S
Application of a modified osteotomy and positioning integrative template system (MOPITS) based on a truncatable reconstruction model in the precise mandibular reconstruction with fibula free flap: a pilot clinical study.
BMC oral health • 2023 • Vol. 23 (1)
BACKGROUND: Mandibular defects can greatly affect patients' appearance and functionality. The preferred method to address this issue is reconstructive surgery using a fibular flap. The current person…
Dong, H; Li, X; Li, Y
Enhancing nasopharyngeal carcinoma cell radiosensitivity by suppressing AKT/mTOR via CENP-N knockdown.
Journal of translational medicine • 2023 • Vol. 21 (1)
OBJECTIVE: Investigating the impact of centromere protein N (CENP-N) on radiosensitivity of nasopharyngeal carcinoma (NPC) cells. METHODS: Using immunohistochemistry and immunofluorescence to detect …
Chen, S; Hua, Q; Kong, Y
lncRNA HOXC-AS2 promotes the progression of hypopharyngeal cancer by binding to the P62 protein mediating the autophagy process.
Aging • 2023 • Vol. 15 (21)
Hypopharyngeal carcinoma is the most malignant type of head and neck squamous cell carcinoma, and lncRNAs play an important role in its formation and progression. However, the related specific mechan…
Hua, Q; Huang, G; Wang, J
Screening and Preventive Interventions for Oral Health in Children and Adolescents Aged 5 to 17 Years: US Preventive Services Task Force Recommendation Statement.
JAMA • 2023 • Vol. 330 (17)
IMPORTANCE: Oral health is fundamental to health and well-being across the lifespan. Oral health conditions affect the daily lives of school-age children and adolescents, leading to loss of more than…
Barry, M; Chelmow, D; Coker, T
Toll-like receptor 9-positive plasmacytoid dendritic cells promote Th17 immune responses in oral lichen planus stimulated by epithelium-derived cathepsin K.
Scientific reports • 2023 • Vol. 13 (1)
Oral lichen planus (OLP) is a chronic inflammatory disease associated with T cell infiltration. The crosstalk between oral epithelium and mucosal T cells was considered to be crucial in the pathogene…
Chen, H; Chinju, A; Haque, A
Efficacy and safety of platelet-rich plasma and autologous-serum eye drops for dry eye in primary Sjogren's syndrome: a randomized trial.
Scientific reports • 2023 • Vol. 13 (1)
We compared the efficacy and safety of autologous-serum (AS) and platelet-rich plasma (PRP) eye drops for dry eye (DE) treatment in primary Sjogren's syndrome (SS). This prospective, randomized, doub…
Chung, S; Hwang, J; Kang, M
Comprehensive evaluation of similarity between synthetic and real CT images for nasopharyngeal carcinoma.
Radiation oncology (London, England) • 2023 • Vol. 18 (1)
BACKGROUND: Although magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)-to-computed tomography (CT) synthesis studies based on deep learning have significantly progressed, the similarity between synthetic CT (sCT) and…
Chen, X; Dai, J; Liu, Y
[Impacted second molars, which surgical treatment choosing?].
L' Orthodontie francaise • 2023 • Vol. 94 (3-4)
INTRODUCTION: Delayed evolution of second molars is a rare phenomenon with an estimated prevalence in the mandible of 0 to 2.3%. Many etiologies have been proposed to explain these inclusions, among …
Catherine, J; Lafont, J; Le Gall, M
[MIH and compromised permanent first molars. When and which teeth to extract: guidelines].
L' Orthodontie francaise • 2023 • Vol. 94 (3-4)
INTRODUCTION: The prevalence of molar incisor hypomineralisation (MIH), the degree of severity of experienced molars, their medium-term survival rate are factors that have reintroduced the decision t…
Legris, S
[Giant tongue leading to dysphagia in light chain amyloidosis patient].
Revista medica del Instituto Mexicano del Seguro Social • 2023 • Vol. 61 (6)
INTRODUCTION: Macroglossia as a clinical manifestation of systemic amyloidosis is a rare condition, occurring in less than 9% of all types of amyloidosis. The aim of this report is to present the dia…
Gomez-Pina, J; Mendoza-Alvarez, S; Quiroz, D
Mice Lacking PLAP-1/Asporin Show Alteration of Periodontal Ligament Structures and Acceleration of Bone Loss in Periodontitis.
International journal of molecular sciences • 2023 • Vol. 24 (21)
Periodontal ligament-associated protein 1 (PLAP-1), also known as Asporin, is an extracellular matrix protein expressed in the periodontal ligament and plays a crucial role in periodontal tissue home…
Fujihara, C; Imazato, S; Iwayama, T