Research Papers
Endoscopic Low-Temperature Plasma Radiofrequency Ablation for Primary Thyroid-Like Low-Grade Nasopharyngeal Papillary Adenocarcinoma.
Ear, nose, & throat journal • 2021 • Vol. 100 (7)
Liu, Z; Sun, Q; Zhong, Q
Assessment of Pharyngitis Management at a University Student Health Services Clinic.
Journal of pharmacy practice • 2021 • Vol. 34 (4)
OBJECTIVE: The objective of this study was to assess the management of students presenting with pharyngitis to a university health clinic. METHODS: This was a retrospective cohort study. Electronic m…
Abi-Mansour, T; Cornelius, A; Fletcher, M
Association of BMP4 rs17563 Polymorphism with Nonsyndromic Cleft Lip with or without Cleft Palate Risk: Literature Review and Comprehensive Meta-Analysis.
Fetal and pediatric pathology • 2021 • Vol. 40 (4)
Although published individual studies have reported associations between BMP4 rs17563 polymorphism and nonsyndromic cleft lip with or without cleft palate (NSCLP) risk, the results are conflicting. T…
Amooee, A; Bahrami, R; Bahrololoomi, Z
Effect of neutralization and hydrofluoric acid precipitate remotion on the compressive strength of monolithic lithium disilicate crowns.
Minerva dental and oral science • 2021 • Vol. 70 (4)
BACKGROUND: The cleaning protocol for the ceramic surface after acid etching resulted in a decrease in bond strength and flexural strength of a glass ceramic. This study aims to evaluate the effect o…
Bottino, M; Castro, D; Kimpara, E
Enhancement of cariogenic virulence properties of dental plaque in asthmatics.
The Journal of asthma : official journal of the Association for the Care of Asthma • 2021 • Vol. 58 (8)
OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to investigate the caries risk of asthmatics in relation to acidogenicity and the expression of caries-related genes in dental plaque. METHODS: A case-control stu…
Koontongkaew, S; Widhianingsih, D
Illness Experiences of Chilean Women With Sjogren's Syndrome: The Patient Perspective.
Arthritis care & research • 2021 • Vol. 73 (8)
OBJECTIVE: Sjogren's syndrome (SS) challenges everyday functioning and well-being. The aim of this study was to structure and summarize the life experiences of Chilean women with SS in an integrated …
Bustos, C; Espinoza, I; Geenen, R
An auxiliary device for screw-retained fixed implant restorations which prevents extrusion of cement into screw-access openings.
The Journal of prosthetic dentistry • 2021 • Vol. 126 (2)
For screw-retained fixed implant prostheses, the cement that extrudes onto the margin can be easily removed, but the cement that may intrude into the screw-access opening (SAO) during the extraoral b…
Liu, M; Liu, X; Tan, J
A Technique to Fabricate an Interim Implant-Supported Fixed Complete Denture for Immediate Loading.
The Journal of oral implantology • 2021 • Vol. 47 (4)
Converting an acrylic resin removable complete prosthesis into a fixed implant-supported prosthesis to immediately load the implants can be a challenging procedure. Using acrylic resin to secure tita…
Kocyigit, D; Ozan, O; Pekperdahci, T
A clinically friendly viscoelastic finite element analysis model of the mandible with Herbst appliance.
American journal of orthodontics and dentofacial orthopedics : official publication of the American Association of Orthodontists, its constituent societies, and the American Board of Orthodontics • 2021 • Vol. 160 (2)
INTRODUCTION: As a powerful numerical approximation tool, finite element analysis (FEA) has been widely used to predict stress and strain distributions in facial bones generated by orthodontic applia…
Bidhendi, A; Pae, E; Shariati, A
Efficacy of Autogenous Platelet-Rich Fibrin Vs Slowly Resorbable Collagen Membrane With Immediate Implants in the Esthetic Zone.
The Journal of oral implantology • 2021 • Vol. 47 (4)
Abdel-Rahman, F; El-Kenawy, M; El-Shinnawi, U
Differing Progression to Posterior Glottic Stenosis in Autoimmune and Idiopathic Subglottic Stenosis.
The Laryngoscope • 2021 • Vol. 131 (8)
OBJECTIVES/HYPOTHESIS: We sought to characterize rates of progression to posterior glottic stenosis (PGS) from autoimmune or idiopathic subglottic stenosis. STUDY DESIGN: This was a retrospective rev…
Bettenhausen, W; De la Chapa, J; Dion, G
Endodontic treatment of dentin dysplasia type I D.
Australian endodontic journal : the journal of the Australian Society of Endodontology Inc • 2021 • Vol. 47 (2)
Dentin dysplasia (DD) Type I is a developmental condition affecting dentin, inherited in an autosomal-dominant pattern or occurring due to a new mutation. Whilst the crowns of DD Type I affected teet…
Buchanan, G; Gamieldien, M; Nel, C
Utilization and Influence of Online Support Communities in Idiopathic Subglottic Stenosis Patients.
The Laryngoscope • 2021 • Vol. 131 (8)
OBJECTIVES: To determine the factors that shape utilization of social media-based online support communities (OSCs) and study the influence of these communities on medical decision-making in patients…
Anderson, C; Berry, L; Francis, D
Optimal current intensity for supramaximal stimulation during electroneurography for facial palsy.
Auris, nasus, larynx • 2021 • Vol. 48 (4)
OBJECTIVE: To determine the optimal current intensity for supramaximal stimulation during electroneurography (ENoG) for facial palsy. METHODS: Forty patients with unilateral facial palsy (32 Bell's p…
Ayani, Y; Haginomori, S; Ichihara, T
The oral health status of patients with peripheral vascular disorders: A systematic review.
Vascular • 2021 • Vol. 29 (4)
OBJECTIVES: Periodontal disease and tooth loss were found to be associated with several peripheral vascular disorders. Nonetheless, an evaluation of the literature on the broader domains of oral heal…
Almoosawy, S; Bachoo, P; Cherukara, G
Impact of the DC/TMD instructional video on the practical skills of undergraduate students-A single-blinded, randomized controlled trial.
European journal of dental education : official journal of the Association for Dental Education in Europe • 2021 • Vol. 25 (3)
INTRODUCTION: Competencies in the clinical examination of patients with temporomandibular disorders (TMD) can be achieved by self-instruction. This study aimed to identify the impact of the Diagnosti…
Hahnel, S; Jahn, F; Rauch, A
Comparison of different guidelines for oral cancer.
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 (8)
BACKGROUND: Guidelines should provide accessible and reliable information for decision-making. Also, they should be translatable to multiple settings, allowing their use in diverse situations. METHOD…
Fagan, J; Kohler, H; Kowalski, L
A retrospective study on clinical subtypes and management of morphea in 10 Italian Dermatological Units.
Italian journal of dermatology and venereology • 2021 • Vol. 156 (4)
BACKGROUND: There are still few dermatological studies on morphea. We evaluated the epidemiological and clinical features and management of pediatric morphea, reporting dermatologists experience. MET…
Bassi, A; Belloni Fortina, A; Bonamonte, D
Autotransplantation of third molar for oro-antral communication closure: evidence of sinus elevation after healing.
Minerva dental and oral science • 2021 • Vol. 70 (4)
Boschini, L; Melillo, M
Clinical evaluation of impact of periodontal phenotype on the outcome of open flap debridement in patients with chronic periodontitis: A comparative interventional study.
Journal of periodontology • 2021 • Vol. 92 (8)
BACKGROUND: Several studies have implicated the role of periodontal phenotype (PP) in the outcome of various periodontal interventions. However investigations have not been performed to estimate such…
Arora, R; Gumber, B; Sharma, R