Research Papers
Clinical and radiographic evaluation of platelet-rich fibrin and bone graft material (beta-tricalcium phosphate + hydroxyapatite) in the treatment of intrabony defects of periodontitis patients: a randomized controlled trial.
Quintessence international (Berlin, Germany : 1985) • 2023 • Vol. 54 (6)
OBJECTIVE: The present study aimed to assess the clinical and radiographic effect of a bone graft material (beta-tricalcium phosphate + hydroxyapatite) alone and in combination with platelet-rich fib…
Baghele, O; Malpani, P; Thorat, M
Root coverage surgery for dentin hypersensitivity reduction: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.
Quintessence international (Berlin, Germany : 1985) • 2023 • Vol. 54 (6)
OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the effectiveness of root coverage surgery in reducing dentin hypersensitivity (DH) through a systematic review and meta-analysis. DATA SOURCES: Unrestricted search of four ind…
Barmak, A; Caton, J; Kotsailidi, E
Effect of antibiotics as an adjuvant to subgingival instrumentation on systemic inflammation in patients with periodontitis: a randomized clinical trial.
Quintessence international (Berlin, Germany : 1985) • 2023 • Vol. 54 (6)
OBJECTIVES: The aim of the present study was to evaluate the effect on systemic inflammation of subgingival instrumentation (SI) with or without antibiotics. Moreover, systemic parameters were compar…
Arora, R; Kaur, M; Sangwan, A
Association between chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and periodontal disease: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
BMJ open • 2023 • Vol. 13 (6)
OBJECTIVES: Studies have suggested contradictory results on the relationship between chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and periodontal disease (PD). The aim of this study was to determine …
Chen, L; Li, X; Liu, L
A 52-Year-Old Diabetic Man with Poor Dental Hygiene, Right Dental Abscess, and Parapharyngeal Abscess with Gas Gangrene Due to Klebsiella pneumoniae Infection, Presenting with Septic Shock and Multiorgan Failure, Who Recovered After Surgical Neck Debridement.
The American journal of case reports • 2023 • Vol. 24
BACKGROUND Gas gangrene is a rapidly progressive and potentially fatal infection that is common in the extremities. Gas gangrene of the head and neck is a very rare condition, and non-clostridial gas…
Jianbunjongkit, N; Sookdee, S
Pro- and anti-inflammatory cytokines and osteoclastogenesis-related factors in peri-implant diseases: systematic review and meta-analysis.
BMC oral health • 2023 • Vol. 23 (1)
BACKGROUND: Pro- and anti-inflammatory cytokines are acknowledged, during inflammatory bone destruction, as key regulators of osteoclast and osteoblast differentiation and activity. However, evidence…
Cristina Pigossi, S; de Oliveira Alves, R; Hidalgo, M
Bioactive Glass Modified with Zirconium Incorporation for Dental Implant Applications: Fabrication, Structural, Electrical, and Biological Analysis.
International journal of molecular sciences • 2023 • Vol. 24 (13)
Implantology is crucial for restoring aesthetics and masticatory function in oral rehabilitation. Despite its advantages, certain issues, such as bacterial infection, may still arise that hinder osse…
Borges, J; Gavinho, S; Graca, M
Maxillary labial peri-implant hard and soft tissue alteration observed on cross-sectional dimension: a 2-year prospective observational study.
International journal of implant dentistry • 2023 • Vol. 9 (1)
OBJECTIVES: To evaluate how peri-implant hard and soft tissue height (BH, MH) alter after final prostheses placement related to labial hard and soft tissue thickness (BW, MW). MATERIALS AND METHODS: …
Ishigaki, S; Kobayashi, T; Nakano, T
Tocilizumab-induced mucosal injury in the terminal ileum mimicking intestinal Behcet's disease: A case report.
Medicine • 2023 • Vol. 102 (25)
RATIONALE: Tocilizumab, a humanized anti-interleukin-6 (IL-6) receptor monoclonal antibody, is used for the treatment of adult-onset Still disease (AOSD). Despite its efficacy in many clinical situat…
Arakawa, M; Endo, M; Fukuda, K
The combined treatment of fiber post and root canal by the Er:YAG laser enhances the bond strength of composite reconstruction.
Lasers in medical science • 2023 • Vol. 38 (1)
Fiber post bonding failure remains an issue during crown restoration procedures. This experiment examines the bonding effect of combined Er:YAG laser treatment on both root canal and fiber post. Sixt…
Deng, Z; Hu, W; Huang, Z
Associations between missing teeth and the risk of cancer in Korea: a nationwide cohort study.
BMC oral health • 2023 • Vol. 23 (1)
BACKGROUND: Poor dental health is correlated with an increased risk of cancer. Using a nationwide population cohort database, we investigated which cancer is highly associated with poor dental health…
Choi, Y; Kang, E; Kim, J
Influence of Restorative Material on the Distribution of Loads to the Bone in Hybrid Abutment Crowns-In Vitro Study.
Medicina (Kaunas, Lithuania) • 2023 • Vol. 59 (7)
Background: The objective of this study was to evaluate the load transmitted to the peri-implant bone by seven different restorative materials in single-unit rehabilitations with morse taper implants…
Castro, T; Dib, L; Gehrke, S
Are Measles-Mumps-Rubella (MMR) Antibodies Friends or Foes for Covid-19 Disease?
Archivum immunologiae et therapiae experimentalis • 2023 • Vol. 71 (1)
Many factors have been implicated in the pathogenesis and severity of COVID-19 pandemic. A wide variation in the susceptibility for SARS-CoV-2 infection among different population, gender and age has…
Abdelsalam, M; Amer, K; Elnagdy, T
Evaluation of Clinical and Oral Findings in Patients with Epidermolysis bullosa.
Medicina (Kaunas, Lithuania) • 2023 • Vol. 59 (7)
Introduction: Epidermolysis bullosa (EB) is a genetically inherited disease characterized by recurrent bullae and erosions on the skin with numerous signs of dental caries and poor oral hygiene. The …
Akkus, Z; An, I; Ortac, H
Aortic Valve Replacement by Subannular Endomyocardial Implantation of Valve Prosthesis in Behcet's Disease.
Annals of thoracic and cardiovascular surgery : official journal of the Association of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeons of Asia • 2023 • Vol. 29 (3)
The novel anastomosis technique, "subannular endomyocardial implantation of valve prosthesis (SEIV)," focuses on excluding aortic annular tissue from suture line to avoid vascular inflammation in Beh…
Ahn, B; Choi, J; Hwang, H
An oral cancer vaccine using Bifidobacterium vector augments combination of anti-PD-1 and anti-CTLA-4 antibodies in mouse renal cell carcinoma model.
Scientific reports • 2023 • Vol. 13 (1)
Recently, immune checkpoint inhibitor (ICI) based combination therapies, including anti-PD-1 antibody, nivolumab with anti-CTLA-4 antibody, and ipilimumab have become the primary treatment option for…
Bando, Y; Fujisawa, M; Furukawa, J
The effect of gum chewing on xerostomia and salivary flow rate in elderly and medically compromised subjects: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
BMC oral health • 2023 • Vol. 23 (1)
BACKGROUND: Xerostomia negatively affects quality of life. Symptoms include oral dryness; thirst; difficulty speaking, chewing, and swallowing food; oral discomfort; mouth soft tissue soreness and in…
Day, J; Dodds, M; Haddou, M
Alveolar Ridge Augmentation Assessment Using a Minimalistic Approach, with and without Low-Level Laser Therapy (LLLT)-A Comparative Clinical Trial.
Medicina (Kaunas, Lithuania) • 2023 • Vol. 59 (6)
Background and Objective: A narrow alveolar ridge is an obstacle to optimal rehabilitation of the dentition. There are several complex and invasive techniques to counter the ridge augmentation dilemm…
Akhil, K; Almubarak, H; Bahamdan, G
Aseptic meningitis as an initial manifestation of primary Sjogren's syndrome.
Modern rheumatology case reports • 2023 • Vol. 7 (2)
Aseptic meningitis is a rare life-threatening complication of primary Sjogren's syndrome (pSS), and its characteristics and prognosis remain unknown. We present our case of aseptic meningitis associa…
Akiyama, M; Hama, S; Higashida-Konishi, M
[Clinical analysis of patients with oral and maxillofacial infections in oral emergency].
Beijing da xue xue bao. Yi xue ban = Journal of Peking University. Health sciences • 2023 • Vol. 55 (3)
OBJECTIVE: To analyze the composition, incidence and clinical characteristics of oral and maxillofacial infections in oral emergency. METHODS: A retrospective study on patients with oral and maxillof…
Bai, J; Ji, A; Song, Y