Research Papers
Natural progression of periodontal diseases in Chinese villagers based on the 2018 classification.
Journal of periodontology • 2021 • Vol. 92 (9)
BACKGROUND: Based on the 2018 classification, we aimed to determine the prevalence, distribution, and progression of periodontitis in the rural Chinese population without access to dental care. METHO…
Cao, C; Iao, S; Liu, J
Salivary and serum oxidative stress biomarkers and advanced glycation end products in periodontitis patients with or without diabetes: A cross-sectional study.
Journal of periodontology • 2021 • Vol. 92 (9)
BACKGROUND: Non-invasive methods for periodontitis diagnosis would be a clinically important tool. This cross-sectional study aimed to investigate the association between oxidative stress, glycation,…
Altingoz, S; Baskal, N; Gunhan, M
Surgical Management of Velopharyngeal Insufficiency Due to Unilateral Oropharyngeal Agenesis in a Patient With Stickler Syndrome.
The Cleft palate-craniofacial journal : official publication of the American Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Association • 2021 • Vol. 58 (9)
Velopharyngeal insufficiency (VPI) results from defects interfering with closure of the velopharyngeal port. It can lead to many issues ranging from nasal regurgitation to severe speech abnormalities…
Belcher, R; Kimura, K; Phillips, J
Expression of biological markers in gingival crevicular fluid of teeth with orthodontically induced root resorption.
Journal of orofacial orthopedics = Fortschritte der Kieferorthopadie : Organ/official journal Deutsche Gesellschaft fur Kieferorthopadie • 2021 • Vol. 82 (5)
AIM: The goal was to investigate interleukin‑1 receptor antagonist (IL-1ra) and dentin sialophosphoprotein (DSPP) levels in gingival crevicular fluid (GCF) as potential biomarkers for orthodontically…
Mandour, K; Montasser, M; Tawfeek, M
Factors Affecting High Caries Risk in Children With and Without Cleft Lip and/or Palate: A Cross-Sectional Study.
The Cleft palate-craniofacial journal : official publication of the American Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Association • 2021 • Vol. 58 (9)
OBJECTIVE: The aim of the study was to analyze the caries protective factors, salivary parameters, and microbial counts in high caries risk children with cleft lip and/or palate (CL/P). DESIGN: This …
Bansal, K; Chaudhari, P; Chaudhry, R
Decreased serum ACE2 levels in patients with connective tissue diseases.
Rheumatology (Oxford, England) • 2021 • Vol. 60 (9)
OBJECTIVE: To evaluate serum concentration and activity of angiotensin-converting enzyme 2 (ACE2) in patients with connective tissue diseases (CTDs). METHODS: Serum samples from healthy subjects and …
Feng, X; Geng, L; Sun, L
Tongue Nodule as Primary Manifestation of American Cutaneous Leishmaniasis in an Immunocompetent Patient.
Head and neck pathology • 2021 • Vol. 15 (3)
Leishmaniasis is a parasitic disease considered an endemic public health problem in developing countries, where it is a reportable disease. Isolated oral manifestation is rare, and its clinical manif…
Bernabe, D; Biasoli, E; Botelho, M
Tumor subsites and risk of osteoradionecrosis of the jaw in patients with oral cavity cancer: a national-based cohort study.
European archives of oto-rhino-laryngology : official journal of the European Federation of Oto-Rhino-Laryngological Societies (EUFOS) : affiliated with the German Society for Oto-Rhino-Laryngology - Head and Neck Surgery • 2021 • Vol. 278 (9)
PURPOSE: The association between the tumor subsites of the oral cavity and the risk of osteoradionecrosis of the jaw (ORNJ) remains unclear. We study the correlation between oral cavity tumor subsite…
Chu, C; Hung, Y; Kuo, T
Cephalometric and Functional Mandibular Reconstructive Outcomes Using a Horizontal Scapular Tip Free Flap.
Otolaryngology--head and neck surgery : official journal of American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery • 2021 • Vol. 165 (3)
Scapula tip free flaps (STFFs) have become an increasingly popular option for head and neck reconstruction. The aim of this study is to demonstrate the feasibility of using the STFF in a horizontal o…
Haskins, A; Hernandez, D; Huang, A
Video-Based Facial Weakness Analysis.
IEEE transactions on bio-medical engineering • 2021 • Vol. 68 (9)
OBJECTIVE: Facial weakness is a common sign of neurological diseases such as Bell's palsy and stroke. However, recognizing facial weakness still remains as a challenge, because it requires experience…
Aldridge, C; Arteaga, D; Hassan, M
Surface roughness of acrylic resins used for denture base after chemical disinfection: A systematic review and meta-analysis.
Gerodontology • 2021 • Vol. 38 (3)
OBJECTIVE: This study aimed to systematically review the literature regarding the surface roughness of polymethylmethacrylate (PMMA) for denture bases, disinfected with different chemical agents and …
Costa, R; de Moraes, S; Gomes, J
Benefits of using a photostimulable phosphor plate protective device.
Dento maxillo facial radiology • 2021 • Vol. 50 (6)
OBJECTIVES: To develop and test a protective device (PD) to increase the resistance of photostimulable storage phosphor (PSP) plate to compressive load, and assess the resulting image quality. METHOD…
Arus, N; de Moura, G; Silveira, H
The surgical management of extra-cranial trigeminal nerve palsies: A retrospective case series.
Journal of plastic, reconstructive & aesthetic surgery : JPRAS • 2021 • Vol. 74 (9)
OBJECTIVES: To assess for functional improvement in outcomes following supermicrosurgical restoration across a cohort of patients with a spectrum of trigeminal nerve disorders. PATIENTS & METHODS: In…
C, N; Dr, T; E, P
Oral Hairy Leukoplakia in Immunocompetent Patients Revisited with Literature Review.
Head and neck pathology • 2021 • Vol. 15 (3)
Oral hairy leukoplakia (OHL) is an Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) related lesion seen in severely immunocompromised patients especially, those with concomitant human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection.…
Alramadhan, S; Bhattacharyya, I; Cohen, D
Iatrogenic acid-induced gingival recession during crown cementation: A case report.
Australian dental journal • 2021 • Vol. 66 (3)
Accidental contact of various chemicals in dentistry may cause damage to the gingiva. A male patient presented for a full mouth rehabilitation with ceramic crowns. The patient underwent the steps of …
An, H; Kofina, V; Rawal, S
Occlusal outcome after orthodontic treatment with preadjusted straight-wire and standard edgewise appliances : A retrospective cohort study.
Journal of orofacial orthopedics = Fortschritte der Kieferorthopadie : Organ/official journal Deutsche Gesellschaft fur Kieferorthopadie • 2021 • Vol. 82 (5)
PURPOSE: Orthodontic fixed appliances have been proven to be effective in treating a wide variety of malocclusions, and different types of appliances have emerged during recent decades. However, the …
Eliades, T; Papageorgiou, S; Tilen, R
Management of deformity inducing osteochondroma of the temporomandibular joint: a case report.
Australian dental journal • 2021 • Vol. 66 (3)
Maxillofacial osteochondromas are considered benign neoplasms, and compared with their extracranial variant are relatively rare. When they involve the mandibular condyle they can induce significant f…
Hurrell, M; Khabaz-Saberi, S; Ricciardo, P
A case of "ETV6-FISH-negative" secretory carcinoma of the parotid gland: immunohistochemical study.
Medical molecular morphology • 2021 • Vol. 54 (3)
Secretory carcinoma of the salivary glands is a relatively new disease concept, and is characterized by "morphological resemblance to mammary secretory carcinoma and ETV6-NTRK3 gene fusion." Herein w…
Harada, H; Honma, K; Irie, K
Are developmentally missing teeth a predictive risk marker of malignant diseases in non-syndromic individuals? A systematic review.
Journal of orthodontics • 2021 • Vol. 48 (3)
BACKGROUND: Different genes and loci that are associated with non-syndromic developmental tooth agenesis (TA) have the same causation pathway in the development of tumours including breast cancer (BC…
Almuzian, M; Al-Muzian, L; Keightley, A
Profiling of extracellular vesicles in oral cancer, from transcriptomics to proteomics.
Seminars in cancer biology • 2021 • Vol. 74
Oral cancers occurring in different subsites can have distinct etiologies' and are a significant problem worldwide. In general, the incidence of oral cancers has declined over the last decade due to …
Chan, J; Leung, L; Meehan, K