Research Papers
Prediction of Radiation-Induced Parotid Gland-Related Xerostomia in Patients With Head and Neck Cancer: Regeneration-Weighted Dose.
International journal of radiation oncology, biology, physics • 2023 • Vol. 117 (3)
PURPOSE: Despite improvements to treatment, patients with head and neck cancer (HNC) still experience radiation-induced xerostomia due to salivary gland damage. The stem cells of the parotid gland (P…
Langendijk, J; Schuit, E; Steenbakkers, R
Treatment outcomes of immature permanent necrotic evaginated teeth: A retrospective study comparing regenerative endodontic procedures with apexification.
International journal of paediatric dentistry • 2023 • Vol. 33 (6)
BACKGROUND: Few studies have compared the outcomes of regenerative endodontic procedures (REPs) and calcium hydroxide apexification focusing on necrotic teeth with dens evaginatus. AIM: To qualitativ…
Cheng, J; Li, J; Song, G
Subclinical atherosclerosis in Behcet's disease and its inverse relation to azathioprine use: an updated meta-analysis.
Clinical and experimental medicine • 2023 • Vol. 23 (7)
To evaluate the intima media thickness of carotid arteries (IMT) and its clinical, laboratory and treatment correlates in Behcet's disease (BD). Systematic search of EMBASE and PubMed databases from …
Ames, P; Arcaro, A; Bucci, T
Atorvastatin liposomes in a 3D-printed polymer film: a repurposing approach for local treatment of oral candidiasis.
Drug delivery and translational research • 2023 • Vol. 13 (11)
Oral candidiasis (OC) is an opportunistic fungal infection, common amongst the elderly and the immunocompromised. Unfortunately, the therapeutic efficacy of common antifungals is imperiled by the ris…
El-Habashy, S; El-Moslemany, R; Essawy, M
Awareness and attitude of ENT surgeons towards various dental implants or oral surgery procedures: a cross-sectional survey in the UK.
The Journal of laryngology and otology • 2023 • Vol. 137 (11)
OBJECTIVE: To assess the level of awareness and attitude of ENT surgeons towards dental implants and oral surgery procedures that involve the maxillary sinus. METHODS: A cross-sectional survey was co…
Bella, M; Mosea, A; Thamer, M
Commentary on: "Chemodenervation Algorithm: Functional and Aesthetic Considerations for Facial Harmony in Patients with Post-Facial Paralysis Synkinesis," by Hetzler et al.
Facial plastic surgery & aesthetic medicine • 2023 • Vol. 25 (6)
In this commentary, we discuss Hetzler et al.'s article, "Chemodenervation Algorithm: Functional and Aesthetic Considerations for Facial Harmony in Patients with Post-Facial Paralysis Synkinesis." Th…
Hadlock, T; Miller, M
Effect of the quality of orthodontic finishing on the stability of anterior tooth alignment.
The Angle orthodontist • 2023 • Vol. 93 (6)
OBJECTIVES: To evaluate whether the quality of orthodontic finishing influences long-term stability of anterior tooth alignment. MATERIALS AND METHODS: This retrospective study evaluated 38 patients.…
Cardoso, P; Maia, F; Maia, N
Postchemoradiotherapy systemic inflammation response index predicts treatment response and overall survival for patients with locally advanced nasopharyngeal cancer.
Journal of the Formosan Medical Association = Taiwan yi zhi • 2023 • Vol. 122 (11)
BACKGROUND/PURPOSE: To explore the clinical utility of the systemic inflammation response index (SIRI) in the prediction of patients with poor treatment response to concurrent chemoradiotherapy (CCRT…
Chiu, Y; Hou, P; Hsieh, C
AI-assisted compressed sensing and parallel imaging sequences for MRI of patients with nasopharyngeal carcinoma: comparison of their capabilities in terms of examination time and image quality.
European radiology • 2023 • Vol. 33 (11)
OBJECTIVE: To compare examination time and image quality between artificial intelligence (AI)-assisted compressed sensing (ACS) technique and parallel imaging (PI) technique in MRI of patients with n…
Deng, D; He, H; Huang, Y
Obstructive Sialadenitis from Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma: [(68)Ga]Ga-FAPI-46 PET-Positive and [(18)F]FDG PET-Negative.
Journal of nuclear medicine : official publication, Society of Nuclear Medicine • 2023 • Vol. 64 (11)
Calais, J; Czernin, J; Hotta, M
One-Abutment at One-Time in Posterior Edentulism: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.
The Journal of craniofacial surgery • 2023 • Vol. 34 (8)
OBJECTIVE: The objective of this systematic review and meta-analysis was to investigate the clinical significance of one-abutment at one-time protocol in healed posterior edentulism. METHODS: An onli…
Chen, L; Kang, Y; Li, S
Real-Time Intraoperative Detection of Margins for Oral Cavity Squamous Cell Carcinoma.
Otolaryngology--head and neck surgery : official journal of American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery • 2023 • Vol. 169 (5)
Obtaining negative surgical cancer margins is the strongest predictor for the long-term survival of oral cavity squamous cell carcinoma patients. To verify that the tumor has been completely removed,…
Alhiyari, Y; Huang, S; Krane, J
A 3-dimensional evaluation of available retromolar space for the application of ramal plates.
American journal of orthodontics and dentofacial orthopedics : official publication of the American Association of Orthodontists, its constituent societies, and the American Board of Orthodontics • 2023 • Vol. 164 (5)
INTRODUCTION: This study aimed to evaluate the available retromolar space for ramal plates in patients with Class I and III malocclusions and compare that space with and without third molars using co…
Bayome, M; Ham, L; Kang, S
Bell's Palsy After Vaccination Against Covid-19: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis.
Otolaryngology--head and neck surgery : official journal of American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery • 2023 • Vol. 169 (5)
OBJECTIVE: This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to identify studies reporting the incidence of Bell's Palsy after vaccination against coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) and assess whether …
Eytan, D; Gordon, A; Varelas, A
Effect of calcium hydrothermal treatment of zirconia abutments on human gingival fibroblasts.
Journal of biomedical materials research. Part B, Applied biomaterials • 2023 • Vol. 111 (11)
Zirconia materials have been increasingly used in implant rehabilitation due to their excellent physical and esthetic properties. Stable peri-implant epithelial tissue adhesion to the transmucosal im…
Leng, Y; Liu, Y; Zhao, D
Payment Methods and Demographics Influence Patterns of Dental Service Utilization.
Journal of public health management and practice : JPHMP • 2023 • Vol. 29 (6)
OBJECTIVE: To describe the patterns of specific dental service utilization among the various sociodemographic groups in North Carolina served by the East Carolina University School of Dental Medicine…
Al-Dajani, M; Garcia, R; Moss, M
Integrating real-world data in cost-effectiveness analysis of universal HLA-B*15:02 screening in Malaysia.
British journal of clinical pharmacology • 2023 • Vol. 89 (11)
AIMS: Despite the availability of newer antiseizure medications, carbamazepine (CBZ) remains the gold standard. However, patients of Asian ancestry are susceptible to CBZ-related severe cutaneous adv…
Chaiyakunapruk, N; Chong, H; Dahlui, M
Contact sensitisation in oral lichen planus: An Australian perspective.
Contact dermatitis • 2023 • Vol. 89 (5)
BACKGROUND: The role of contact sensitisation in the pathogenesis of oral lichen planus (OLP) has not been clearly defined. OBJECTIVE: We aimed to evaluate relevant contact sensitisers in OLP. METHOD…
Nguyen, J; Palmer, A; Rosemary Nixon, A
Instructional videos on labial salivary gland biopsy available.
International journal of rheumatic diseases • 2023 • Vol. 26 (11)
Ike, R; McCoy, S
Platelet-rich plasma injections for the treatment of temporomandibular joint disorders: A systematic review.
Journal of oral rehabilitation • 2023 • Vol. 50 (11)
OBJECTIVE: This systematic review aimed to investigate and examine whether intra-articular injections of platelet-rich plasma (PRP) after arthrocentesis are beneficial for the treatment of temporoman…
El Skaff, E; Haddad, C; Touma, J