Research Papers
The Association of Mental Health Disorders with the Effectiveness of Treating Facial Synkinesis with Chemodenervation Using Botulinum Toxin A.
Facial plastic surgery & aesthetic medicine • 2025 • Vol. 27 (3)
Background: Studies suggest that mood disorders may affect perception of facial synkinesis, though none have analyzed effects on perceived benefit from chemodenervation. Objective: To measure the eff…
Chowdhury, N; Desisto, N; Longino, E
Impact of Social Vulnerability, Race, and Urbanicity on Early Nutritional Outcomes in Patients With Cleft Palate.
The Journal of craniofacial surgery • 2025 • Vol. 36 (3)
Patients with cleft palate experience early feeding difficulties, resulting in increased hospital utilization due to poor nutritional status. Sociodemographic factors may impact access and outcomes f…
Edwards, S; Elver, A; Frederick, K
Periodontal Ligament Reactions to Orthodontic Force: A Transcriptomic Study on Maxillary and Mandibular Human Premolars.
Journal of periodontal research • 2025 • Vol. 60 (5)
AIMS: Orthodontic force (OF) induces a variety of reactions in the periodontal ligament (PDL) that could potentially account for individual variability regarding orthodontic tooth movement (OTM). Thi…
Attanasio, C; de Llano-Perula, M; Georgopoulou, M
Effect of treatment frequency on the efficacy of superhydrophobic antimicrobial photodynamic therapy of periodontitis in a wistar rat model.
Photochemistry and photobiology • 2025 • Vol. 101 (3)
Superhydrophobic antimicrobial photodynamic therapy (SH-aPDT) is advantageous wherein airborne singlet oxygen ((1)O(2)) is delivered from a device tip to kill a biofilm with no photosensitizer exposu…
Ashraf, S; Bodahandi, C; Coradi Tonon, C
The effect of photobiomodulation therapy on implant stability: A systematic review and meta-analysis.
Photochemistry and photobiology • 2025 • Vol. 101 (3)
This study was designed to determine the effect of photobiomodulation therapy on dental implant stability. A complete systematic search was performed in PUBMED/MEDLINE, COCHRANE library databases, EM…
Arshad, M; Bassir, S; Chiniforush, N
Use of De-Epithalialized Flap for Elevating the Alar Base in Patients With Cleft Lip.
The Journal of craniofacial surgery • 2025 • Vol. 36 (3)
Alar base asymmetry is a common problem in cleft lip patients. Caused by a lack of bone support and soft tissue deficiency, it is one of the problems that must be corrected during cleft lip repair. W…
Eroglu, L; Eroglu, Y; Eyupoglu, U
Clinical Outcomes of Scapular versus Fibular Free Flaps in Head and Neck Reconstructions: A Retrospective Study of 120 Patients.
Plastic and reconstructive surgery • 2025 • Vol. 155 (5)
BACKGROUND: The scapular free flap has increasingly gained popularity as an alternative to the fibular free flap in osseous head and neck reconstruction. The authors evaluated its use in maxillomandi…
Aazar, M; Bengtsson, M; Dimovska, E
Evaluation of optical and mechanical properties of crown materials produced by 3D printing.
Advances in clinical and experimental medicine : official organ Wroclaw Medical University • 2025 • Vol. 34 (5)
BACKGROUND: The various advantages of crown materials produced using three-dimensional (3D) printers have increased their use in restorative and prosthetic dentistry in recent years. Accordingly, the…
Nezir, M; Ozcan, S; Polat, S
Infliximab vs interferon-alpha in the treatment of Behcet's syndrome: clinical data from the BIO-BEHCET'S randomized controlled trial.
Rheumatology (Oxford, England) • 2025 • Vol. 64 (5)
OBJECTIVES: Whilst biologic therapy is used for Behcet's syndrome of all subtypes refractory to first-line immunomodulation, there has been an absence of high-quality evidence and no predictive bioma…
Carr, D; Fortune, F; Jackson, R
Adverse events after chemodenervation with onabotulinum neurotoxin A in children with hypertonia and sialorrhea.
Developmental medicine and child neurology • 2025 • Vol. 67 (5)
AIM: To identify the incidence and type of adverse events reported after chemodenervation with onabotulinum neurotoxin A (BoNT-A) in children with hypertonia and sialorrhea and compare adverse events…
Evans, S; Krieger, J; Prosser, L
Systematic review and meta-analysis of non-SCORTEN predictors of mortality in Stevens-Johnson syndrome and toxic epidermal necrolysis.
International journal of dermatology • 2025 • Vol. 64 (5)
Stevens-Johnson syndrome (SJS) and toxic epidermal necrolysis (TEN) are rare, severe cutaneous adverse reactions that result in in-hospital death in 12-49% of cases. The severity-of-illness score for…
Frew, J; Shah, H; Stewart, T
Negative effects on oral motor function after submandibular and parotid botulinum neurotoxin A injections for drooling in children with developmental disabilities.
Developmental medicine and child neurology • 2025 • Vol. 67 (5)
AIM: To evaluate negative effects on oral motor function after concurrent submandibular and parotid (four-gland) botulinum neurotoxin A (BoNT-A) injections as a treatment for paediatric drooling. MET…
Delsing, C; Erasmus, C; Orriens, L
Survey on Patient Perception of At-Home Bacterial Biofilm Control in Relation to Peri-Implant Soft Tissue Health.
International journal of dental hygiene • 2025 • Vol. 23 (2)
OBJECTIVE: Bacterial biofilm control around dental implants is critical for the health of the peri-implant soft tissue and longevity of dental implants. The patient's role in regular biofilm removal …
Hoerler, S; Mueller, E; Murray, W
Creation and Validation of the Facial Diplegia Scale for Assessment of Bilateral Facial Palsy.
Facial plastic surgery & aesthetic medicine • 2025 • Vol. 27 (3)
Objectives: House-Brackmann (HB) classification and the Sunnybrook Facial Grading System (SFGS), both reference tools for the assessment of facial palsy, are not suitable for bilateral facial palsy. …
Cabos, C; Calvo, M; Gatignol, P
Effects of 0.2% Hyaluronic Acid Gel-Impregnated Dental Floss on Clinical Gingival Parameters: A Randomised Clinical Trial.
International journal of dental hygiene • 2025 • Vol. 23 (2)
OBJECTIVES: Gingivitis is a common inflammatory lesion caused by the build-up of oral biofilm and is an essential precursor to periodontitis. For its treatment, oral hygiene habits, such as dental fl…
Atagun, O; Ozcan, E; Sen, S
The Effect of Preformed Anatomic Provisional Restorations on Peri-Implant Mucosal Dimensions with Immediate Tooth Replacement Therapy.
Journal of esthetic and restorative dentistry : official publication of the American Academy of Esthetic Dentistry ... [et al.] • 2025 • Vol. 37 (5)
OBJECTIVE: Immediate Tooth Replacement Therapy (ITRT) has become popular due to its ability to reduce treatment time and provide immediate esthetic results. However, long-term challenges, such as mid…
Chu, S; Rubin, J; Saito, H
Sustainable Development Goals for Cleft Care.
The Journal of craniofacial surgery • 2025 • Vol. 36 (3)
The sustainable development goals (SDGs) are a blueprint for a better and more sustainable future for all. Understanding these initiatives helps everyone develop insights into critical global issues,…
Eo, M; Kim, S; Mustakim, I
Extended temporomandibular joint prostheses: a retrospective analysis of feasibility, outcomes, and complications.
International journal of oral and maxillofacial surgery • 2025 • Vol. 54 (5)
Prostheses for extended total temporomandibular joint replacement (eTJR) include modifications to the traditional alloplastic fossa-condyle joint that extend to adjacent bone defects. The aim of this…
Borbon, C; Gerbino, G; Mommaerts, M
Assessment Tools for Masticatory Function in Periodontitis Patients: A Scoping Review.
Journal of periodontal research • 2025 • Vol. 60 (5)
AIMS: The aim of this scoping review was to map the available evidence on assessment tools for masticatory function for periodontitis patients. It also aimed to examine the methodology of masticatory…
Acharya, A; Chin, B; Fok, C
Development of a Predictive Model for Chewing Difficulty Using EuroQol-5 Dimension Among Korean Older Adults.
International journal of dental hygiene • 2025 • Vol. 23 (2)
OBJECTIVES: We aimed to develop a predictive model for chewing difficulty using the EuroQol-5 dimension measure (EQ-5D). METHODS: We included 6643 individuals aged >/= 65 years (mean age: 72.6 +/- 4.…
Kim, H; Kim, N