Research Papers
Skeletal Maturation in Patients With Cleft Lip and/or Palate: A Systematic Review.
The Cleft palate-craniofacial journal : official publication of the American Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Association • 2022 • Vol. 59 (3)
OBJECTIVE: The objective of this systematic review was to evaluate the evidence regarding skeletal maturation in patients with cleft lip and/or palate (CL/P) and to investigate whether the skeletal m…
Kuang, W; Ren, M; Wu, X
Nonsurgical Orthodontic Airway Plate Treatment for Newborns With Robin Sequence.
The Cleft palate-craniofacial journal : official publication of the American Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Association • 2022 • Vol. 59 (3)
Despite promising outcomes for >50 years, nonsurgical orthodontic airway plates (OAP) are only infrequently offered for babies with Robin sequence in a few parts of the world. This article demonstrat…
Bruckman, K; Choo, H; Feczko, R
Longitudinal Follow-Up of Facial Growth of Patients With Unilateral Cleft Lip and Palate Following Modified Veau-Wardill-Kilner Palatoplasty.
The Cleft palate-craniofacial journal : official publication of the American Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Association • 2022 • Vol. 59 (3)
OBJECTIVE: To evaluate facial growth after modified Veau-Wardill-Kilner/pushback (PB) palatoplasty from childhood to adulthood in patients with unilateral cleft lip and palate (UCLP). DESIGN: Retrosp…
Iwasaki, K; Kadomatsu, K; Maki, K
In vitro effects of curcumin on proinflammatory cytokines and expression of their genes in minor salivary gland tissue of patients with Sjogren's syndrome.
Rheumatology international • 2022 • Vol. 42 (3)
Curcumin reduces disease severity and ameliorates lupus-like/Sjogren's Syndrome-like disease in mice model. The immunological basis of these effects is largely unknown. This study examined the effect…
Danda, D; Kabeerdoss, J; Kurien, B
Influence of Orthognathic Surgery on Oral Health and Quality of Life.
The Journal of craniofacial surgery • 2022 • Vol. 33 (2)
Orthognathic surgery is a common treatment modality for moderate to severe dentofacial deformities. This study aimed to determine the early postoperative changes in quality of life (QoL) after orthog…
Ekmekcioglu, A; El, H; Ergezen, E
Clofibrate, a Peroxisome Proliferator-Activated Receptor-Alpha (PPARalpha) Agonist, and Its Molecular Mechanisms of Action against Sodium Fluoride-Induced Toxicity.
Biological trace element research • 2022 • Vol. 200 (3)
Sodium fluoride (NaF) is one of the neglected environmental pollutants. It is ubiquitously found in the soil, water, and environment. Interestingly, fluoride has been extensively utilized for prevent…
Adedapo, A; Adedapo, A; Adejumobi, O
Reoperative genioplasty: a 10-year retrospective study.
Oral and maxillofacial surgery • 2022 • Vol. 26 (1)
PURPOSE: The purpose of this retrospective cohort study was to identify the causes of requiring reoperative genioplasty and determine the factors associated with reoperation. METHODS: Medical records…
Kongsong, W; Rochanavibhata, S
Adaptation of the Quality of Life Adolescent Cleft Questionnaire for Spanish children and adolescents with cleft lip and/or palate.
International journal of paediatric dentistry • 2022 • Vol. 32 (2)
BACKGROUND: The Quality of Life Adolescent Cleft Questionnaire is a measure of quality of life in cleft lip/palate (CL/P) and includes items on pre-treatment and post-treatment status. Items, however…
Gallardo, C; Penacoba, C; Romero-Maroto, M
Effect of vomer position following surgically assisted rapid palatal expansion.
Oral and maxillofacial surgery • 2022 • Vol. 26 (1)
PURPOSE: To evaluate the effect of vomer position and prevalence of periodontal dehiscence in patients who underwent surgically assisted rapid palatal expansion (SARPE). The null hypotheses were the …
Nguyen, T; Romano, F; Saraiva, M
Role of coronoidectomy and temporalis myotomy in surgical management of oral submucous fibrosis.
Oral and maxillofacial surgery • 2022 • Vol. 26 (1)
PURPOSE: The involvement of temporalis muscle fibers by oral submucous fibrosis (OSMF) and the procedure of coronoidectomy and temporalis myotomy in the surgical treatment protocol for the disease is…
Anehosur, V; Hallikeri, K; Suresh, A
A New Application of Gelatin Sponge in the Treatment of Hemifacial Spasm by Microvascular Decompression: A Technical Note.
Journal of neurological surgery. Part A, Central European neurosurgery • 2022 • Vol. 83 (2)
OBJECTIVES: Microvascular decompression (MVD) for facial nerve remains the highly efficient hemifacial spasm (HFS) treatment. Nonetheless, a variety of cases have poor response to MVD. Using Teflon …
Chang, B; Li, S; Tang, Y
Dietary practices among children with early childhood caries and the associated factors: A qualitative study.
International journal of paediatric dentistry • 2022 • Vol. 32 (2)
BACKGROUND: Parents play a vital role in their children's dietary habits. A comprehensive understanding of the perspectives of parents of children with early childhood caries (ECC) is required for pr…
D'Souza, V; Mahabala Karuna, Y; Nayak, A
Mesioangulation of mandibular second molars: A case report.
Journal of orthodontics • 2022 • Vol. 49 (1)
This case report describes a simple alternative for treatment of mesioangulation of mandibular second molars. An 11-year-old girl was diagnosed with unilateral posterior crossbite, moderate incisor c…
Bellini-Pereira, S; Garib, D; Henriques, J
A Novel Approach for the Treatment of Sialolithiasis that Preserves Salivary Duct Anatomy.
The Annals of otology, rhinology, and laryngology • 2022 • Vol. 131 (3)
OBJECTIVE: The sialendoscopy era in the treatment of salivary gland stones has reduced the use of classical surgical methods. However, the miniature ducts and tools may cause difficulties in removing…
Bilgili, A; Sengor, G
Economic burden of periodontitis in the United States and Europe: An updated estimation.
Journal of periodontology • 2022 • Vol. 93 (3)
BACKGROUND: The aim of this study is to estimate the direct and indirect economic burdens of periodontal disease in the US and in Europe. METHODS: We used the most recent data available for the US an…
Botelho, J; Chambrone, L; Leira, Y
Genetic taste sensitivity and dental caries in children and adolescents: A systematic review and meta-analysis.
International journal of paediatric dentistry • 2022 • Vol. 32 (2)
BACKGROUND: PROP test (6-n-propylthiouracil) for the identification of genetic sensitivity to caries in young individuals has emerged as a useful tool for caries risk assessment. AIM: To systematical…
Alkuhl, H; Kavvadia, K; Koletsi, D
Comparison of dexamethasone administration through sublingual and intramuscular routes for evaluation of pain, swelling, and trismus after impacted mandibular third molar surgery-a prospective randomized controlled study.
Oral and maxillofacial surgery • 2022 • Vol. 26 (1)
PURPOSE: To compare the efficacy of dexamethasone when administered preoperatively through sublingual and intramuscular routes for evaluating the reduction in pain, swelling, and trismus after remova…
Balamurugan, R; Priyanga, R; Rajan, P
Availability of 'Do-It-Yourself' orthodontics in the United Kingdom.
Journal of orthodontics • 2022 • Vol. 49 (1)
OBJECTIVE: To identify the number of companies providing Do-It-Yourself (DIY) orthodontics and explore information available on websites for DIY brace providers operating in the UK. DESIGN: Web searc…
Carter, A; Stokes, S
Oral mucositis in paediatric cancer patients undergoing allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation preventively treated with professional dental care and photobiomodulation: Incidence and risk factors.
International journal of paediatric dentistry • 2022 • Vol. 32 (2)
BACKGROUND: Oral mucositis (OM) is an important side effect related to allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (allo-HSCT), and it has been associated with a significative reduction of qua…
da Fonseca, F; Fregnani, E; Gomes, A
Inhibitory effect of roflumilast on experimental periodontitis.
Journal of periodontology • 2022 • Vol. 93 (3)
BACKGROUND: Phosphodiesterase-4 (PDE4) has been identified as a valid therapeutic target in several inflammatory diseases. In this study, we assessed PDE4 in gingival tissue from patients with chroni…
Chen, D; Chen, K; Chen, Z