Research Papers
Acute and cumulative benefits of Photobiomodulation for xerostomia: A systematic review and meta-analysis.
Oral diseases • 2021 • Vol. 27 (5)
The objective was to explore the effectiveness of photobiomodulation therapy for treating patients who suffer xerostomia and/or hyposalivation due to the most prevalent clinical diagnoses. We searche…
Baxter, G; Cantarero-Villanueva, I; Galiano-Castillo, N
Repurposing disulfiram to induce OSCC cell death by cristae dysfunction promoted autophagy.
Oral diseases • 2021 • Vol. 27 (5)
OBJECTIVE: Disulfiram has been repurposed as a potential candidate to suppress various cancers. However, its anti-tumor effects and molecular mechanisms of oral squamous cell carcinoma remain unclear…
Cai, L; Chen, Q; Ji, N
Time interval between (chemo)radiotherapy and subsequent laryngectomy is not prognostic for post operative complications and survival.
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 (7)
PURPOSE: Pharyngocutaneous fistula (PCF) formation and swallowing difficulties are common and troublesome complications following total laryngectomy (TL). Prior (chemo)radiotherapy ((C)RT) is thought…
Braunius, W; de Bree, R; Pezier, T
Vitamin D oral gel for prevention of radiation-induced oral mucositis: A randomized clinical trial.
Oral diseases • 2021 • Vol. 27 (5)
OBJECTIVES: The aim of this clinical trial is to evaluate the effectiveness of topical oral vitamin D gel in prevention of radiation-induced oral mucositis. MATERIAL AND METHODS: A three-armed random…
Bakr, I; El-Moslemany, R; Elsaka, R
Influence of Margin Designs on Crack Initiation of High Translucency Monolithic Zirconia Crowns.
Journal of prosthodontics : official journal of the American College of Prosthodontists • 2021 • Vol. 30 (6)
PURPOSE: Zirconia crowns often crack at the margin. This study determined the loads and the times at which cracks are initiated in high-translucency monolithic zirconia crowns with different margin d…
Juntavee, A; Juntavee, N; Kornrum, S
Clinical characteristics and prognosis of elderly nasopharyngeal carcinoma patients receiving intensity-modulated radiotherapy.
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 (7)
PURPOSE: To evaluate the clinical characteristics and prognosis of elderly nasopharyngeal carcinoma (NPC) patients receiving intensity-modulated radiotherapy (IMRT). METHODS: From June 2008 to Octobe…
Du, C; Hu, C; Kong, F
Mini-Invasive Endoscopic Approaches to the Maxillary Sinus Floor: A Comparative Anatomical Study.
American journal of rhinology & allergy • 2021 • Vol. 35 (4)
BACKGROUND: While middle antrostomy (MA) is the most common approach to the maxillary sinus (MS), it is known for not allowing to fully inspect the whole MS, especially in its inferior and anterior p…
Borloni, R; Felisati, E; Felisati, G
Mucous membrane grafting (fibrin glue vs. suture) for lid margin pathologies in Stevens-Johnson syndrome: randomized comparative study.
Eye (London, England) • 2021 • Vol. 35 (7)
OBJECTIVE: To compare fibrin glue (with three cardinal sutures) (FG) and polygalactin suture (PS) for mucous membrane grafting (MMG) in terms of graft apposition and recurrence of lid margin keratini…
Bajaj, M; Gorimanipalli, B; Kashyap, S
Marginal and Internal Adaptation of Lithium Disilicate Endocrowns Fabricated By Heat-Pressable and Subtractive Techniques.
Journal of prosthodontics : official journal of the American College of Prosthodontists • 2021 • Vol. 30 (6)
PURPOSE: To evaluate and to compare the marginal and the internal fit of milled (MLE) and heat-pressed lithium disilicate endocrowns (PLE). MATERIALS AND METHODS: Thirty mandibular molars were prepar…
El Ghoul, W; Salameh, Z
Anterior Esthetic Rehabilitation of an Alveolar Cleft Using Novel Minimally Invasive Prosthodontic Techniques: A Case Report.
The Cleft palate-craniofacial journal : official publication of the American Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Association • 2021 • Vol. 58 (7)
Missing lateral incisors are the most frequent dental disorder associated with cleft alveolus. When orthodontic closure of the edentulous space is not possible, more aggressive prosthodontic treatmen…
Drevensek, M; Eberlinc, A; Jevnikar, P
Is the therapeutic effect of occlusal stabilization appliances more than just placebo effect in the management of painful temporomandibular disorders? A network meta-analysis of randomized clinical trials.
The Journal of prosthetic dentistry • 2021 • Vol. 126 (1)
STATEMENT OF PROBLEM: Occlusal devices, particularly the stabilization appliances, have been commonly used as treatment for painful temporomandibular disorders (TMDs). However, the mechanisms of acti…
Alkhutari, A; Al-Moraissi, E; Alyahya, A
Mesiodistal Angulation of Each Whole Tooth in Patients With Nonsyndromic Unilateral Cleft Lip and Palate: Is it Symmetrical?
The Cleft palate-craniofacial journal : official publication of the American Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Association • 2021 • Vol. 58 (7)
OBJECTIVE: To assess the symmetry of the mesiodistal angulations of maxillary and mandibular teeth in patients with unilateral cleft lip and palate (UCLP) and compare with the class I control group w…
Dindaroglu, F; Dogan, S; Isik, A
Do periodontal defects affect periodontal inflammation and destruction? Histological/microbiological changes and gene expression profiles of a pilot study in beagle dogs.
Journal of periodontology • 2021 • Vol. 92 (7)
BACKGROUND: The present study focused on the inflammatory disease progress after periodontal defect induction and aimed to specifically determine periodontal tissue responses following dental plaque …
An, Y; Gruber, R; Kim, C
Impact of adjunctive procedures on recombinant human fibroblast growth factor-2-mediated periodontal regeneration therapy: A retrospective study.
Journal of periodontology • 2021 • Vol. 92 (7)
BACKGROUND: Human fibroblast growth factor-2 (rhFGF-2) therapy has been used for periodontal tissue regeneration. However, few studies have reported their adjunctive procedures based on strategy of t…
Itoh, S; Iwai, Y; Matsuda, H
Can propranolol act as a chemopreventive agent during oral carcinogenesis? An experimental animal study.
European journal of cancer prevention : the official journal of the European Cancer Prevention Organisation (ECP) • 2021 • Vol. 30 (4)
The multistep process of oral carcinogenesis provides a biological rationale for the use of chemoprevention in individuals at increased risk of developing oral cancer. We aimed to determine if low do…
Carrard, V; Castilho, R; Gaio, E
Evaluation of the need to prescribe opioid medication to control post-surgical pain of different periodontal/oral surgeries.
Journal of periodontology • 2021 • Vol. 92 (7)
BACKGROUND: To determine the level of perceived pain after different types of periodontal/oral surgical procedures, and the differences in patients' selection of pain management, over the counter (OT…
Al-Bayati, O; Carlson, E; Font, K
Rate of Occult Neck Nodal Metastasis in Parotid Cancer: A Meta-Analysis.
Annals of surgical oncology • 2021 • Vol. 28 (7)
BACKGROUND: The risk for occult neck nodal metastasis in carcinoma of the parotid gland is inconclusive. Therefore, addressing a negative neck prophylactically and the extent to do so remain controve…
Abergel, A; Fliss, D; Horowitz, G
The non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug salsalate provides safe and effective control of mucositis-unrelated pain during autologous and allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation.
Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer • 2021 • Vol. 29 (7)
INTRODUCTION: Pain is a serious adverse event which frequently accompanies hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT). The safety and efficacy of NSAIDS during HSCT is currently unknown. Salsalat…
Gordon, L; Grosshans, N; Mehta, J
Slice Functional Condylectomy and Piezosurgery: A Proposal in Unilateral Condylar Hyperplasia Treatment.
The Journal of craniofacial surgery • 2021 • Vol. 32 (5)
Condylar hyperplasia is a temporomandibular joint progressive disease characterized by an excessive growth of the mandibular condyle. Condylar overgrowth represents one of the most common causes of f…
Cascone, P; Maffia, F; Runci Anastasi, M
Life-Threatening Oropharyngeal Teratoma.
Otolaryngology--head and neck surgery : official journal of American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery • 2021 • Vol. 165 (1)
Bois, E; Thierry, B