Research Papers
Novel approach to reduce SARS-CoV-2 transmission during trans-oral robotic surgery.
Journal of robotic surgery • 2021 • Vol. 15 (6)
This study describes a novel approach in the reduction of SARS-CoV-2 transmission during trans-oral robotic surgery (TORS). Eight patients underwent TORS between 01 February 2020 and 07 September 202…
Chan, J; Chow, V; Tsang, R
Outcome measures in facial prosthesis research: A systematic review.
The Journal of prosthetic dentistry • 2021 • Vol. 126 (6)
STATEMENT OF PROBLEM: Facial prosthesis research uses a wide variety of outcome measures, which results in challenges when comparing the effectiveness of interventions among studies. Consensus is lac…
Bojke, C; Coward, T; Jablonski, R
Virtual reality-based evaluation of neurovascular conflict for the surgical planning of microvascular decompression in trigeminal neuralgia patients.
Neurosurgical review • 2021 • Vol. 44 (6)
OBJECTIVE: Trigeminal neuralgia (TN) is a lightning bolt of violent, electrifying, and stinging pain, often secondary to the neurovascular conflict (NVC). The vessels involved in NVC are mostly arter…
Ewelt, C; Fortmann, T; Lewitz, M
Rare case of intramedullary spinal cord metastasis from nasopharyngeal carcinoma.
Current problems in cancer • 2021 • Vol. 45 (6)
INTRODUCTION: Central nervous system (CNS) metastasis from nasopharyngeal carcinoma (NPC) is rare and presents with high morbidity and mortality. As a rare entity, a few patients with CNS metastasis …
Alonto, A; Bagnas, M; King, R
Determination of prognostic factors for orthognathic surgery in children with cleft lip and/or palate.
Orthodontics & craniofacial research • 2021 • Vol. 24 Suppl 2
OBJECTIVE: To determine the prognostic factors for orthognathic surgery (OGS) in children with cleft lip and/or palate (CL/P) using artificial intelligence (AI) systems. DESIGN: Retrospective cohort …
Kogo, M; Lim, J; Tanikawa, C
Characteristics of pharyngeal paraesthesia symptoms in patients with obstructive sleep apnoea.
Sleep & breathing = Schlaf & Atmung • 2021 • Vol. 25 (4)
PURPOSE: This study aimed to investigate pharyngeal paraesthesia symptoms in patients with obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA). MATERIAL AND METHODS: Patients with snoring and suspected OSA as well as age…
An, Y; Chen, S; Gao, F
Efficacy of Gamma Knife radiosurgery in the management of multiple sclerosis-related trigeminal neuralgia: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
Neurosurgical review • 2021 • Vol. 44 (6)
Trigeminal neuralgia (TN) is the most frequent craniofacial pain condition, which commonly affects patients suffering from multiple sclerosis (MS). Stereotactic radiosurgery, especially Gamma Knife r…
Boari, N; Iannaccone, S; Mortini, P
Unilateral intrusion in a medically complex patient using an orthodontic mini-implant: A case report.
Journal of orthodontics • 2021 • Vol. 48 (4)
Orthognathic surgery offers a predictable treatment option for patients with skeletal discrepancies and corresponding dental malocclusions. In cases where surgery is not advised due to significant me…
Critchlow, S; Gibson, C; Patel, B
Factors associated with dental fluorosis among Malaysian children exposed to different fluoride concentrations in the public water supply.
Journal of public health dentistry • 2021 • Vol. 81 (4)
OBJECTIVES: To determine the prevalence of dental fluorosis, and factors associated with its occurrence in two cohorts of children exposed to different fluoride concentrations in the Malaysian water …
Chadwick, B; Chestnutt, I; Farnell, D
Factors Associated With Delay in Cleft Surgery at a Tertiary Children's Hospital in a Major US Metropolitan City.
The Cleft palate-craniofacial journal : official publication of the American Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Association • 2021 • Vol. 58 (12)
OBJECTIVE: To identify factors associated with late cleft repair at a US tertiary children's hospital. DESIGN: Retrospective study of children with CL/P using Children's Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA) r…
Auslander, A; Goel, P; Hammoudeh, J
Postextraction infection and antibiotic prescribing among veterans receiving dental extractions.
Infection control and hospital epidemiology • 2021 • Vol. 42 (12)
OBJECTIVE: To characterize postextraction antibiotic prescribing patterns, predictors for antibiotic prescribing and the incidence of and risk factors for postextraction oral infection. DESIGN: Retro…
Caniff, K; Evans, C; Fitzpatrick, M
Guided endodontics: The impact of new technologies on complex case solution.
Australian endodontic journal : the journal of the Australian Society of Endodontology Inc • 2021 • Vol. 47 (3)
Discuss the impact of new diagnostic and planning technologies on the resolution of a clinical case of an upper central incisor with lateral perforation, root canal calcification and apical periodont…
Capeletti, L; Chaves, G; Decurcio, D
Diagnostic and prognostic value of miRNAs on salivary gland tumors: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
Oral and maxillofacial surgery • 2021 • Vol. 25 (4)
PURPOSE: Different levels of miRNA expression have been described in salivary gland tumors as a potential diagnostic marker and predictor of survival. We systematically reviewed the literature to ass…
Crescencio, L; de Lima-Souza, R; Dos Santos, E
Occlusal trauma is associated with periodontitis: A retrospective case-control study.
Journal of periodontology • 2021 • Vol. 92 (12)
BACKGROUND: Excessive occlusal forces and occlusal trauma have been implicated as co-destructive factors for periodontitis in animal models. The objective of this study was to assess the association …
Botero, J; Campino, J; Posada-Lopez, A
Squamous cell carcinoma of the tongue in 5-year-old girl with dyskeratosis congenita.
International journal of oral and maxillofacial surgery • 2021 • Vol. 50 (12)
Dyskeratosis congenita is a rare inherited bone marrow failure syndrome with three distinct clinical features: nail dystrophy, reticular skin pigmentation, and oral leukoplakia. The case of a 5-year-…
Cs, K; Jh, K
Tooth loss in periodontally compromised patients: Retrospective long-term results 10 years after active periodontal therapy - tooth-related outcomes.
Journal of periodontology • 2021 • Vol. 92 (12)
BACKGROUND: Estimating prognosis of periodontally affected teeth at the beginning of supportive periodontal care (SPC) is an important component for further treatment planning. This study aimed to ev…
Dannewitz, B; Eickholz, P; Nickles, K
Difference in outcome between curative intent vs marginal excision as a first treatment in dogs with oral malignant melanoma and the impact of adjuvant CSPG4-DNA electrovaccination: A retrospective study on 155 cases.
Veterinary and comparative oncology • 2021 • Vol. 19 (4)
Canine oral malignant melanoma is locally invasive and highly metastatic. At present, the best option for local control is en bloc excision followed by radiation if excision margins are incomplete. A…
Buracco, P; Camerino, M; Cavallo, F
Use of the temporal extension of the buccal fat pad for closure of oro-antral communications.
International journal of oral and maxillofacial surgery • 2021 • Vol. 50 (12)
Oro-antral communications/fistulae (OAC/OAF) can cause significant patient morbidity, with treatment for defects greater than 5mm in size requiring surgical reconstruction. This technical note evalua…
Ganesan, K; Khobaragade, B; Rathod, N
Effect of cetrimide 2% with and without photodynamic therapy to reduce Streptococcus mutans burden in dentinal carious lesions.
Lasers in medical science • 2021 • Vol. 36 (9)
To evaluate the use of cetrimide alone and combined with photodynamic therapy to reduce S. mutans burden in carious lesions. Sixty permanent third molars were sectioned and the coronal dentin exposed…
Degasperi, G; Fontana, C; Grandizoli, D
Oral Health in Adult Patients Receiving Palliative Care: A Mixed Method Study.
The American journal of hospice & palliative care • 2021 • Vol. 38 (12)
BACKGROUND: Oral disease is highly prevalent in persons receiving palliative care (PRPC). Yet, little is known about how PRPC perceive their oral health status and related treatment needs. METHODS: T…
Chen, X; D'Souza, V; Gilbertson-White, S