Research Papers
Genome-Wide Identification of Novel sRNAs in Streptococcus mutans.
Journal of bacteriology • 2022 • Vol. 204 (4)
Streptococcus mutans is a major pathobiont involved in the development of dental caries. Its ability to utilize numerous sugars and to effectively respond to environmental stress promotes S. mutans p…
Krieger, M; Merritt, J; Raghavan, R
[Diagnostic challenges in Kimura's disease].
Polski merkuriusz lekarski : organ Polskiego Towarzystwa Lekarskiego • 2022 • Vol. 50 (296)
Ultra-rare diseases occur with a frequency of 2 in 100 000 people or less. Kimura's disease (KD) affects less than 1 in 1 000 000 people. It is a benign, chronic inflammatory soft tissue disorder, ac…
Muras-Szwedziak, K; Nowicki, M; Stuczynski, S
Prophylactic effect of topical (slow-release) and systemic curcumin nano-niosome antioxidant on oral cancer in rat.
BMC complementary medicine and therapies • 2022 • Vol. 22 (1)
BACKGROUND: Oral malignancies have a significant effect on the quality of life among the affected patients. Curcumin is an antioxidant with a low bioavailability in the target tissue. Niosomes are ca…
Bardania, H; Fazli, B; Irani, S
Evaluation of fully automated cephalometric measurements obtained from web-based artificial intelligence driven platform.
BMC oral health • 2022 • Vol. 22 (1)
BACKGROUND: Artificial Intelligence has created a huge impact in different areas of dentistry. Automated cephalometric analysis is one of the major applications of artificial intelligence in the fiel…
Giri, A; Kafle, D; Karki, A
The characteristics and perioperative outcomes of children with orofacial clefts managed at an academic hospital in Johannesburg, South Africa.
BMC pediatrics • 2022 • Vol. 22 (1)
BACKGROUND: Orofacial clefts (OFCs) are the commonest congenital anomalies of the head and neck. Their aetiology is multifactorial, and prevalence has a geographical variation. This study sought to d…
Motshabi-Chakane, P; Muteba, M; Sithole, P
Meta-analysis of the effects of ambient temperature and relative humidity on the risk of mumps.
Scientific reports • 2022 • Vol. 12 (1)
Many studies have shown that the relationship between ambient temperature, relative humidity and mumps has been highlighted. However, these studies showed inconsistent results. Therefore, the goal of…
Chen, L; Han, Y; Jia, L
Epigenetic Deregulation of Protein Tyrosine Kinase 6 Promotes Carcinogenesis of Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma.
International journal of molecular sciences • 2022 • Vol. 23 (9)
Oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC) accounts for over 90% of oral cancers and causes considerable morbidity and mortality. Epigenetic deregulation is a common mechanism underlying carcinogenesis. DNA…
Chen, K; Chen, M; Chiang, W
[Efficacy of vertical control by using mini-implant anchorage in maxillary posterior buccal area for Angle class Ⅱ extraction patients].
Beijing da xue xue bao. Yi xue ban = Journal of Peking University. Health sciences • 2022 • Vol. 54 (2)
OBJECTIVE: To investigate the efficacy of vertical control by using conventional mini-implant anchorage in maxillary posterior buccal area for Angle class Ⅱ extraction patients. METHODS: Twenty-eight…
Han, B; Huang, W; Liang, W
Treatment outcomes and survival following definitive (chemo)radiotherapy in HPV-positive oropharynx cancer: Large-scale comparison of DAHANCA vs PMH cohorts.
International journal of cancer • 2022 • Vol. 150 (8)
We compare outcomes in two large-scale contemporaneously treated HPV-positive (HPV+) oropharynx cancer (OPC) cohorts treated with definitive radiotherapy/chemoradiotherapy (RT/CRT). p16-confirmed HPV…
Alsner, J; Andersen, E; Andersen, M
Elevated levels of IL-32 in cerebrospinal fluid of neuro-Behcet disease: Correlation with NLRP3 inflammasome.
Journal of neuroimmunology • 2022 • Vol. 365
Interleukin-32 (IL-32) is a pro-inflammatory cytokine that induces other cytokines involved in inflammation, including tumour necrosis factor (TNF)-alpha, IL-6 and IL-1beta. The objective of this stu…
Borhani-Haghighi, A; Dhifallah, I; Hamzaoui, A
Thermo-mechanical properties of 3D printed photocurable shape memory resin for clear aligners.
Scientific reports • 2022 • Vol. 12 (1)
To overcome the limitations of the conventional vacuum thermoforming manufacturing method, direct 3D printing of clear aligners has been developed. The present study investigated the thermo-mechanica…
Cha, J; Choi, Y; Chung, C
A New Comorbidity in Periodontitis: Fusobacterium nucleatum and Colorectal Cancer.
Medicina (Kaunas, Lithuania) • 2022 • Vol. 58 (4)
There is very recent and strong evidence relating Fusobacterium nucleatum to colorectal cancer. In this narrative review, we update the knowledge about gingival dysbiosis and the characteristics of F…
Benavides-Reyes, C; Egea-Valenzuela, J; Ide, M
Extended-release tofacitinib for refractory Behcet disease: A case report.
Medicine • 2022 • Vol. 101 (15)
RATIONALE: Although single-cytokine inhibitors can be considered in treating severe or refractory Behcet disease (BD), these biologic agents are associated with potential therapeutic failure due to t…
Hsu, S; Wang, C; Wong, T
Romanian Version of the Oral Health Values Scale: Adaptation and Validation.
Medicina (Kaunas, Lithuania) • 2022 • Vol. 58 (4)
Background and Objectives: Oral health values are an indicator of how people decide their priorities for oral health-an integral part of general health. The purpose of the study was the validation of…
Balgiu, B; Bucur, M; Lupusoru, M
Rehabilitation of Worn Dentition with CAD-CAM Restorations: A Case Report.
The journal of adhesive dentistry • 2022 • Vol. 24
PURPOSE: To describe the digital workflow applied for restoring a severely worn dentition with minimally invasive CAD/CAM resin nano-composite restorations. MATERIALS AND METHODS: A 40-year-old male …
Crins, L; Kreulen, C; Loomans, B
Does Adhesive Luting Reinforce the Mechanical Properties of Dental Ceramics Used as Restorative Materials? A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.
The journal of adhesive dentistry • 2022 • Vol. 24
PURPOSE: This systematic review aims to explore and compile the effect of adhesive luting on the mechanical properties of dental ceramics used as restorative materials. MATERIALS AND METHODS: The Pub…
Dalla-Nora, F; Dapieve, K; da Rosa, L
In vitro comparative analysis of scanning accuracy of intraoral and laboratory scanners in measuring the distance between multiple implants.
International journal of implant dentistry • 2022 • Vol. 8 (1)
BACKGROUND: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the accuracy of intraoral scanners by comparing the trueness and precision of several types of scanners in measuring the distance between the bal…
Chiba, T; Fukazawa, S; Kihara, H
Novel pathological predictive factors for extranodal extension in oral squamous cell carcinoma: a retrospective cohort study based on tumor budding, desmoplastic reaction, tumor-infiltrating lymphocytes, and depth of invasion.
BMC cancer • 2022 • Vol. 22 (1)
BACKGROUND: Extranodal extension (ENE) is a poor prognostic factor for oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC). Identifying ENE by clinical and/or radiological examination is difficult, thereby leading t…
Fujisawa, T; Ishida, M; Iwai, H
Heritable oral microbes and their importance in microbiome research for public health.
Cell host & microbe • 2022 • Vol. 30 (4)
In 2016, I made part of an effort to characterize oral microbial communities in twins with dental caries. Here, I revisit the results published by me and my colleagues in Cell Host & Microbe in 2017,…
Gomez, A
Digital Tools for Translucence Evaluation of Prosthodontic Materials: Application of Kubelka-Munk Theory.
International journal of environmental research and public health • 2022 • Vol. 19 (8)
Translucency is one of the most important parameters to be considered by digital systems when predicting the matching appearance and hence the quality of prosthodontic restoration work. Our objective…
Adobes-Martin, M; Alcon, N; Gamez-Paya, J