Research Papers
Nasopharyngeal necrosis following intensity-modulated radiation therapy of primary nasopharyngeal carcinoma-incidence rate and predictors of risk.
BMC cancer • 2025 • Vol. 25 (1)
OBJECTIVES: This study aimed to investigate the incidence of post radiation nasopharyngeal necrosis (PRNN) in primary NPC after intensity modulated radiation therapy (IMRT) and identify the predictor…
Chen, Y; He, S; Kou, J
Evaluation of survival rate in patients with tongue squamous cell carcinoma: a retrospective single-center study.
BMC oral health • 2025 • Vol. 25 (1)
BACKGROUND: The tongue squamous cell carcinoma (TSCC) is a highly prevalent form of oral squamous cell carcinoma with poor prognosis and aggressive behavior. The present study aimed to evaluate the a…
Anvari, K; Barzanouni, R; Ghazi, N
Is there a relationship between periodontal conditions and asprosin levels in gingival crevicular fluid, saliva and serum?
BMC oral health • 2025 • Vol. 25 (1)
OBJECTIVES: This study aimed to investigate the presence of asprosin hormone in the biological fluids of patients with periodontal inflammation and compare it to those with periodontal healthy. MATER…
Arpag, O; Onderci, M; Tanik, A
Comparative in vitro study on wear resistance and colour stability of 3D-printed, milled, and conventional PMMA denture teeth.
BMC oral health • 2025 • Vol. 25 (1)
BACKGROUND: Digital dentures are a promising alternative to the conventional fabrication technique. However, their mechanical and optical properties require further evaluation, so this study aims to …
Elsharkawy, Y; Farahat, A; Mohamed, H
A randomized controlled trial of nasal airway ventilation technique in edentulous patients during anesthesia induction.
Scientific reports • 2025 • Vol. 15 (1)
Edentulous patients often experience difficult facemask ventilation during anesthesia induction, primarily due to inadequate facemask seal and air leakage. This randomized trial was designed to deter…
Guo, X; Li, Y; Wang, L
Evaluation of the impact of mandibular symphysis region alterations on profile aesthetics.
Scientific reports • 2025 • Vol. 15 (1)
The aim of this study is to assess the perceptions of orthodontists, prosthodontists, oral and maxillofacial surgeons, dentists, patients over 18 years old undergoing orthodontic treatment, and laype…
Erdur, E; Kucuk, E; Yildirim, M
Quantitative MRI texture analysis of the lateral pterygoid muscle in unilateral temporomandibular joint disorders.
Head & face medicine • 2025 • Vol. 21 (1)
BACKGROUND: This study utilized MRI-based texture analysis to quantify structural alterations in the lateral pterygoid muscle (LPM) among MR images with unilateral anterior disc displacement (uADD) o…
Gong, Z; Huang, T; Song, Z
Assessing the Impact of Removable Prosthetic Restorations on Nutritional Habits in Edentulous Patients Following Surgery for Head and Neck Cancer.
Nutrients • 2025 • Vol. 17 (9)
BACKGROUND: Head and neck cancers (HNCs) and their surgical treatment can result in significant functional deficits including impaired masticatory function, dysphagia and dysgeusia, among others. The…
Nayar, S; Sawczuk, B; Sierpinska, T
Is There a Correlation Between Masticatory Muscle Thickness and Pain After Botulinum Toxin Injections in Myogenic TMD Patients?: A Pilot Study.
Toxins • 2025 • Vol. 17 (5)
Botulinum toxin type A (BoNT-A), a potent neurotoxin, is increasingly used to treat myogenic temporomandibular disorders (TMDs); however, the interplay between muscle atrophy and pain relief remains …
Hong, S; Kim, H; Park, H
Innovative nanoparticle strategies for treating oral cancers.
Medical oncology (Northwood, London, England) • 2025 • Vol. 42 (6)
Conventional therapies for oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC), a serious worldwide health problem, are frequently constrained by inadequate targeting and serious side effects. Drug delivery systems …
Emrahoglu, S; Eskandari-Yaghbastlo, A; Irannejadrankouhi, S
Rubber dam isolation to optimise intraoral scanning and the restoration of teeth with subgingival margins.
BMJ case reports • 2025 • Vol. 18 (4)
Despite the growing popularity of intraoral scanners, dental professionals continue to face the challenge of obtaining precise imaging of preparation margins. Deep margins, bleeding, or the presence …
Fukuoka, G; Reis, I; Sanchez, R
Giant cell tumour of the parotid gland: a rare, unusual entity.
BMJ case reports • 2025 • Vol. 18 (4)
There have been only 24 documented occurrences of the extremely uncommon giant cell tumour of the parotid gland. We report an additional case of a female patient in her late 40s who presented with a …
Ahsan, E; Durgapal, P; Jandrasupalli, K
Influence of wet and dry commercial diets on the oral microbiota of Yorkshire terriers.
BMC veterinary research • 2025 • Vol. 21 (1)
BACKGROUND: Periodontal disease is common in dogs and is initiated by the build-up of plaque on the tooth surface. There is evidence that the feeding of dry diets may help prevent the build-up of pla…
Amos, G; Ellerby, Z; Holcombe, L
Mediators of the association between education and periodontitis: Mendelian randomization study.
BMC oral health • 2025 • Vol. 25 (1)
AIM: To estimate the causal link between the risk of chronic periodontitis and educational attainment (EA). METHODS: The biggest genome-wide association studies (GWAS) were used to conduct two-sample…
Chen, Y; Fan, Y; Guo, L
Effect of yogic breathing (pranayama) on periodontal health status, salivary oxidative stress, and antioxidant levels in adults aged 35 to 44 in India: a cross-sectional study.
European journal of medical research • 2025 • Vol. 30 (1)
BACKGROUND: The overproduction of oxygen-derived free radicals and their byproducts, as well as a deficiency in antioxidants, are key factors in the progression of periodontitis. Pranayama, a yogic p…
Almalki, S; Gowdar, I; Gufran, K
Orthodontic Implant Site Development Using Labial Root Torque: A Case Series with CBCT Analysis.
The International journal of periodontics & restorative dentistry • 2025 • Vol. 45 (3)
This case series assessed the efficacy of orthodontic implant site development with labial root torque (OISD-LRT) as a nonsurgical technique for addressing labial bone deficiencies in seven patients.…
Funato, A; Hasuike, A; Ishikura, C
The Socket Shield Technique: Stability of the Buccal Peri-implant Bone After Partial Root Removal-A Prospective Case Series of 20 Patients with 18 Months of Follow-up.
The International journal of periodontics & restorative dentistry • 2025 • Vol. 45 (3)
This study aimed to collect data on implant survival, bone volume maintenance, and complications associated with the socket shield technique. The socket shield technique was introduced in 2010. Since…
Castro, A; Dhondt, R; Lahoud, P
A 13- to 17-Year Retrospective Evaluation of the Clinical Performance of Anterior and Posterior Lithium Disilicate Restorations on Teeth and Implants.
The International journal of periodontics & restorative dentistry • 2025 • Vol. 45 (3)
This retrospective study evaluated the clinical outcomes of lithium disilicate prostheses on teeth and implants. A total of 860 restorations, including crowns, veneers, and onlays, were delivered to …
Cannistraro, G; Dellificorelli, G; De Lorenzi, M
Periodontal Tissue Responses to Restorations With and Without a Cervical Finish Line: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis.
The International journal of periodontics & restorative dentistry • 2025 • Vol. 45 (3)
The purpose of this review was to evaluate the periodontal and peri-implant tissue responses to restorative approaches with and without a cervical finish line on teeth and dental implants. An electro…
Grossi, M; Kunrath, M; Merchan, K
Periodontal Osseous Defects: A Treatment-Oriented Classification to Guide Regenerative Treatment Planning.
The International journal of periodontics & restorative dentistry • 2025 • Vol. 45 (3)
Periodontal bony defects are classified as supraosseous (suprabony) or infraosseous (infrabony) according to the location of the base of the defect compared to the coronal part of the residual alveol…
Cortellini, P; Nibali, L