Research Papers
Progressive hemifacial atrophy in a Chinese patient: A case report.
Medicine • 2022 • Vol. 101 (46)
BACKGROUND: Progressive hemifacial atrophy (PHA) is a rare and progressive condition of unknown etiology that is characterized by chronic progressive atrophy of the skin, subcutaneous tissue, muscle,…
Gong, D; Gu, M; Guo, F
Potential Roles of Selectins in Periodontal Diseases and Associated Systemic Diseases: Could They Be Targets for Immunotherapy?
International journal of molecular sciences • 2022 • Vol. 23 (22)
Periodontal diseases are predisposing factors to the development of many systemic disorders, which is often initiated via leukocyte infiltration and vascular inflammation. These diseases could signif…
Chan, K; Huang, J; Law, J
Fluid Biomarkers in HPV and Non-HPV Related Oropharyngeal Carcinomas: From Diagnosis and Monitoring to Prognostication-A Systematic Review.
International journal of molecular sciences • 2022 • Vol. 23 (22)
Biomarkers are crucial in oncology, from detection and monitoring to guiding management and predicting treatment outcomes. Histological assessment of tissue biopsies is currently the gold standard fo…
Chan, J; Chung, A; Lee, S
miRNome-transcriptome analysis unveils the key regulatory pathways involved in the tumorigenesis of tongue squamous cell carcinoma.
Briefings in functional genomics • 2022 • Vol. 21 (6)
Tongue squamous cell carcinoma (TSCC) is considered the most common malignant tumor among the oral squamous cell carcinomas with a poor prognosis. Understanding the underlying molecular mechanisms th…
Chattopadhyay, T; Gupta, P; Mallick, B
The "Phoenix Jaw" Phenomenon Revisited: Two Cases of Bisphosphonate-Related Mandible Osteonecrosis Surgically Treated with Complete Bone Regeneration.
The Kurume medical journal • 2022 • Vol. 67 (2.3)
Bisphosphonate-related osteonecrosis of the jaws represents a well-recognized complication occurring in patients being administered drugs for the treatment of osteoporosis and/or malignant disease. T…
Hatzimanolis, P; Koutserimpas, C; Romanos, G
Outcome of pulpotomy in permanent teeth with irreversible pulpitis: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
Scientific reports • 2022 • Vol. 12 (1)
Treatment planning is key to clinical success. Permanent teeth diagnosed with "irreversible pulpitis" have long been implied to have an irreversibly damaged dental pulp that is beyond repair and warr…
Ather, A; Gelfond, J; Patel, B
Evaluation of nitroreductase activity in nasopharyngeal carcinoma progression by an activatable two-photon fluorescent probe.
Spectrochimica acta. Part A, Molecular and biomolecular spectroscopy • 2022 • Vol. 281
Nasopharyngeal carcinoma (NPC) originating from the epithelium cells is the most common malignant tumor of the head and neck. Small-molecule fluorescent probes for early diagnosis of NPC can effectiv…
Chen, H; Chen, X; Cheng, Z
LncRNA MEG3 regulates the interplay between Th17 and Treg cells in Behcet's disease and systemic lupus erythematosus.
Life sciences • 2022 • Vol. 309
BACKGROUND: Behcet's disease (BD) and systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) are two autoimmune inflammatory diseases of indefinite etiology. However, up till now, no study has explored the exact regulat…
Abd-Elmawla, M; Elsabagh, Y; Ghaiad, H
Significant Correlation between Delayed Relief after Microvascular Decompression and Morphology of the Abnormal Muscle Response in Patients with Hemifacial Spasm.
Neurologia medico-chirurgica • 2022 • Vol. 62 (11)
Although microvascular decompression (MVD) is a reliable treatment for hemifacial spasm (HFS), postoperative delayed relief of persistent HFS is one of the main issues. In patients with hemifacial sp…
Abe, T; Amano, Y; Asayama, B
Association of sex steroid hormones and new bone formation rate after iliac onlay grafting: a prospective clinical pilot study.
International journal of implant dentistry • 2022 • Vol. 8 (1)
PURPOSE: The present prospective study evaluates the association between new bone formation rate in the iliac onlay graft and sex steroid hormone serum levels. METHODS: A total of 15 partially or com…
Fretwurst, T; Heinen, J; Iglhaut, G
Masticator space abscess following intramuscular stimulation.
BMJ case reports • 2022 • Vol. 15 (11)
A male in his 50s presented to the hospital with preauricular tenderness, trismus and dysphagia. He had intramuscular stimulation of his left temporomandibular joint region performed 4 days prior and…
Kelly, B; O'Connell, D; Rosvall, B
Atypical involvement of the thyro-linguo-facial vein in Lemierre syndrome.
BMJ case reports • 2022 • Vol. 15 (11)
Fusobacterium necrophorum is a Gram-negative anaerobic bacterium that can lead to severe infection in young patients even without immunodeficiency. Due to the length of time for isolation and speciat…
Bosshard, T; Constans, S; Le Peillet, D
Effect of sintering time on the marginal and internal fit of monolithic zirconia crowns containing 3-4 mol% Y(2)O(3).
BMC oral health • 2022 • Vol. 22 (1)
BACKGROUND: Short-term sintering may offer advantages including saving time and energy but there is limited evidence on the effect that altering sintering time has on the accuracy of monolithic zirco…
Aktas, G; Canay, S; Guncu, M
Advances in novel therapeutic approaches for periodontal diseases.
BMC oral health • 2022 • Vol. 22 (1)
Periodontal diseases are pathological processes resulting from infections and inflammation affecting the periodontium or the tissue surrounding and supporting the teeth. Pathogenic bacteria living in…
Duan, K; Haque, M; Kelekis-Cholakis, A
Bone Remodeling during Orthodontic Movement of Lower Incisors-Narrative Review.
International journal of environmental research and public health • 2022 • Vol. 19 (22)
The tooth movement in the alveolus is possible due to bone remodeling. This process could be the risk factor for the formation of gingival recessions-the most common side effects of orthodontic thera…
Grzebyta, A; Kalina, E; Zadurska, M
Retrospective Characterization of Noma Cases Found Incidentally across Nigeria during Outreach Programs for Cleft Lip from 2011-2020.
The American journal of tropical medicine and hygiene • 2022 • Vol. 107 (5)
Reports of cases of noma in Nigeria remain scarce despite its known and devastating effects on victims. This report presents a retrospective cross-sectional study based on data regarding on patients …
Adaji, J; Afeleokhai, I; Aza, C
Different biomechanical effects of clear aligners in bimaxillary space closure under two strong anchorages: finite element analysis.
Progress in orthodontics • 2022 • Vol. 23 (1)
BACKGROUND: Clear aligner (CA) treatment has been gaining popularity, but the biomechanical effects of CAs in bimaxillary dentition have not been thoroughly investigated. Direct and indirect strong a…
Liu, J; Wang, S; Wang, Y
Professionals' perspectives on how to address persistent oral health inequality among young children: an exploratory multi-stakeholder analysis in a disadvantaged neighbourhood of Amsterdam, the Netherlands.
BMC oral health • 2022 • Vol. 22 (1)
BACKGROUND: Oral health promotion interventions have had limited success in reaching families in disadvantaged neighbourhoods resulting in persistent oral health inequality. This qualitative study pr…
Balasooriyan, A; Bonifacio, C; Dedding, C
Information needs of parents of children with congenital anomalies across Europe: a EUROlinkCAT survey.
BMC pediatrics • 2022 • Vol. 22 (1)
BACKGROUND: Parents of children who have a congenital anomaly can experience significant worry about their child's health. Access to clear, helpful, and trustworthy information can provide a valuable…
Barisic, I; Cavero-Carbonell, C; Den Hond, E
Dexamethasone in preventive analgesia alleviates pain and complications after jaw cyst enucleation: a randomized controlled trial.
BMC anesthesiology • 2022 • Vol. 22 (1)
BACKGROUND: Dexamethasone is widely used in the prevention of postoperative complications in oral surgery and strengthening the analgesic effect after anesthesia, but the efficacy is controversial, a…
Fang, J; Han, L; Liu, F