Research Papers
Gender differences in masticatory function in elderly adults with natural dentition.
Odontology • 2021 • Vol. 109 (4)
The purpose of this study was to clarify the presence or absence of gender differences in masticatory function in elderly adults with completely natural dentition. Fifty-six elderly adults aged 65 ye…
Sano, M; Shiga, H
Efficacy of non-hydrogen peroxide mouthrinses on tooth whitening: An in vitro study.
Journal of esthetic and restorative dentistry : official publication of the American Academy of Esthetic Dentistry ... [et al.] • 2021 • Vol. 33 (7)
OBJECTIVES: To evaluate the tooth whitening efficacy of non-hydrogen peroxide containing mouthrinses. METHODS: Forty incisors were randomly assigned into four groups. Four whitening mouthrinses, Oral…
Lagouvardos, P; Masouras, K; Ntovas, P
Effects of miR-224-5p-enhanced downregulation of pannexin-1 on docetaxel-induced apoptosis in amoeboid-like CD44(high) oral cancer cells.
European journal of oral sciences • 2021 • Vol. 129 (5)
We previously found that microRNAs play major roles in the maintenance of amoeboid-like oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC) cells with high expression of CD44 (CD44(high) ). However, the roles of mic…
Murodumi, H; Ohta, K; Ono, S
Microvascular Decompression Technique for Trigeminal Neuralgia Using a Vascular Clip.
World neurosurgery • 2021 • Vol. 154
Microvascular decompression (MVD) surgery is a well-established, effective treatment option for trigeminal neuralgia(1) and hemifacial spasm.(2) In 1967, Janetta et al(3) introduced the concept of MV…
Batjer, H; Bendok, B; Krishna, C
Evolution of endodontic medicine: a critical narrative review of the interrelationship between endodontics and systemic pathological conditions.
Odontology • 2021 • Vol. 109 (4)
Endodontics has gained emphasis in the scientific community in recent years due to the increase in clinical and in animal models studies focused on endodontic medicine, which aims to evaluate the int…
Benetti, F; Cintra, L; Cosme-Silva, L
Clinical, radiographic and restorative parameters for short tuberosity implants placed in smokers: a retrospective study with 5 year follow-up.
Odontology • 2021 • Vol. 109 (4)
This study aimed to estimate and compare the clinical, radiographic, and restorative parameters around short tuberosity implants (STIs) placed in cigarette smokers (CS) and never smokers (NS). In thi…
Abduljabbar, T; Ahmad, P; AlHamdan, E
The effect of low-level laser therapy on the success rate of inferior alveolar nerve blocks in mandibular molars with symptomatic irreversible pulpitis: A randomized clinical trial.
International endodontic journal • 2021 • Vol. 54 (10)
AIM: To evaluate the effect of low-level laser therapy (LLLT) on the success rate of inferior alveolar nerve blocks (IANB) in mandibular molar teeth with symptomatic irreversible pulpitis (SIP). METH…
Akpinar, B; Topcuoglu, H
Cancer of the Oropharynx and the Association with Human Papillomavirus.
Hematology/oncology clinics of North America • 2021 • Vol. 35 (5)
Squamous cell carcinoma of the oropharynx (OPC) consists of human papillomavirus (HPV)-negative disease caused by tobacco and alcohol use, and HPV-positive disease caused by the sexually transmitted …
Rettig, E; Sethi, R
Pierre Robin sequence causes position-dependent obstructive sleep apnoea in infants.
Archives of disease in childhood • 2021 • Vol. 106 (10)
INTRODUCTION: Obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) and feeding difficulties are key problems for Pierre Robin sequence (PRS) infants. OSA management varies between treatment centres. Sleep positioning repr…
Kirjavainen, T; Kukkola, H; Salminen, P
[Association between age-related macular degeneration and periodontal disease].
Journal francais d'ophtalmologie • 2021 • Vol. 44 (8)
PURPOSE: To evaluate the association between age-related macular degeneration (AMD) and periodontal disease, two frequent conditions in the elderly, with some risk factors in common. METHODS: Single …
Carra, M; Chetboun, C; Cohen, S
Oral health is Essential to the Well-Being of Older People.
The American journal of geriatric psychiatry : official journal of the American Association for Geriatric Psychiatry • 2021 • Vol. 29 (10)
Although the highest attainable standard of health is a fundamental human right, oral health is often not considered an important component of overall health. Older people experience poorer quality o…
Gibney, J; Lim, M; Naganathan, V
Retrospective long-term analysis of tooth loss over 20 years in a specialist practice setting: Periodontally healthy/gingivitis and compromised patients.
Journal of clinical periodontology • 2021 • Vol. 48 (10)
OBJECTIVE: To assess tooth loss (TL) in initially periodontally healthy/gingivitis (PHG) and periodontally compromised (PC) individuals during a 15- to 25-year follow-up in a specialist practice and …
Eickholz, P; Junge, T; Petsos, H
FLAME: long-read bioinformatics tool for comprehensive spliceome characterization.
RNA (New York, N.Y.) • 2021 • Vol. 27 (10)
Comprehensive characterization of differentially spliced RNA transcripts with nanopore sequencing is limited by bioinformatics tools that are reliant on existing annotations. We have developed FLAME,…
Backerholm, A; Holmqvist, I; Tang, K
Correction of Severe Facial Asymmetry in Patients With Unilateral Craniofacial Microsomia Using Computer-Aided Design/Computer-Aided Manufacturing Technology: An Evaluation of Postsurgical Results.
The Journal of craniofacial surgery • 2021 • Vol. 32 (7)
This is a retrospective study to evaluate the postsurgical position of the maxilla and mandible in 5 matured craniofacial patients with unilateral craniofacial microsomia who underwent 2 jaw surgical…
Grayson, B; McCarthy, J; Shetye, P
One-Year Stability of LeFort I Advancement in Patients With Complete Cleft Lip and Palate Using a Standardized Clinical and Surgical Protocol.
The Journal of craniofacial surgery • 2021 • Vol. 32 (7)
AIM: To assess treatment outcome and 1-year stability of LeFort I advancement in patients with complete cleft lip and palate. METHODS: Thirty-five patients (age 20.65 +/- 2.20 years) with unilateral …
Cutting, C; Gibson, T; Gonchar, M
Effects of non-surgical treatment of chronic periodontitis on insulin resistance and glucose tolerance in subjects without diabetes (PARODIA 2 study).
Journal of investigative medicine : the official publication of the American Federation for Clinical Research • 2021 • Vol. 69 (7)
This study aimed to assess the effects of non-surgical periodontal treatment (NSPT) of chronic periodontitis on insulin sensitivity, glucose tolerance, and serum C reactive protein (CRP) level in ind…
Balti Vounsia, E; Bengondo Messanga, C; Dehayem, M
Comprehensive analysis of circRNA expression pattern and circRNA-miRNA-mRNA network in oral squamous cell carcinoma.
Oral oncology • 2021 • Vol. 121
OBJECTIVE: CircRNAs are critical gene modulators in tumor initiation and progression. However, the expression pattern and molecular pathogenesis of circRNAs in oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC) are…
Gong, L; Li, Y; Ma, H
Serum lactate dehydrogenase is a predictive biomarker in patients with oropharyngeal cancer undergoing radiotherapy: Retrospective study on predictive factors.
Head & neck • 2021 • Vol. 43 (10)
BACKGROUND: The present study aimed to evaluate the prognostic factors in human papillomavirus (HPV)-positive and HPV-negative oropharyngeal cancer (OPC) treated with definitive radiotherapy. METHODS…
Doi, H; Hosono, M; Inada, M
HIF-1alpha activator DMOG inhibits alveolar bone resorption in murine periodontitis by regulating macrophage polarization.
International immunopharmacology • 2021 • Vol. 99
Periodontitis is initiated by serious and sustained bacterial infection and ultimately results in chronic immune-mediated inflammation, tissue destruction, and bone loss. The pathogenesis of periodon…
Chen, M; Chen, Q; Han, X
Lip and Oral Cavity Squamous Cell Carcinoma.
Hematology/oncology clinics of North America • 2021 • Vol. 35 (5)
Lip and oral cavity squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) develop from progressive dysplasia of these mucosal structures. The cancers are often preceded by premalignant lesions, and any nonhealing ulcers of …
Agrawal, N; Gooi, Z; Howard, A