Research Papers
Periodontal Inflamed Surface Area Mediates the Link between Homocysteine and Blood Pressure.
Biomolecules • 2021 • Vol. 11 (6)
Here, we assess the association between homocysteine (Hcy) serum levels and periodontal status in a large representative sample of the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES). Using…
Botelho, J; Leira, Y; Machado, V
HEATR1, a novel interactor of Pontin/Reptin, stabilizes Pontin/Reptin and promotes cell proliferation of oral squamous cell carcinoma.
Biochemical and biophysical research communications • 2021 • Vol. 557
Pontin and Reptin are closely related proteins belonging to the AAA+ (ATPases Associated with various cellular Activities) family. They form a hetero-oligomeric complex, Pontin/Reptin, which is invol…
Funayama, A; Haga, K; Izumi, K
A retrospective preliminary histomorphometric and clinical investigation on sinus augmentation using enzyme-deantigenic, collagen-preserving equine bone granules and plasma rich in growth factors.
International journal of implant dentistry • 2021 • Vol. 7 (1)
BACKGROUND: Enzyme-deantigenic equine bone (EDEB) is a substitute of autogenous bone. Mixing it with plasma rich in growth factors (PRGF) seems a viable option to achieve enhanced bone formation in a…
Cappare, P; Di Stefano, D; Gherlone, E
Rare diagnosis of Melkersson-Rosenthal syndrome in a paediatric patient.
BMJ case reports • 2021 • Vol. 14 (6)
Melkersson-Rosenthal syndrome (MRS) is a rare neurocutaneous syndrome characterised by the triad of recurrent orofacial swelling, facial nerve palsy and fissured tongue. This diagnosis is particularl…
Narsinghani, U; Pavuluri, A; Smith, S
Co-expression of low-risk HPV E6/E7 and EBV LMP-1 leads to precancerous lesions by DNA damage.
BMC cancer • 2021 • Vol. 21 (1)
BACKGROUND: Low-risk human papillomavirus (HPV), such as types 6 and 11, is considered non-oncogenic, but these types have been detected in oral cancer tissue samples, suggesting their possible invol…
Arasaki, A; Higa, S; Hirota, S
External cervical resorption-a review of pathogenesis and potential predisposing factors.
International journal of oral science • 2021 • Vol. 13 (1)
External cervical resorption (ECR) refers to a pathological state in which resorption tissues penetrate into the dentin at the cervical aspect of the root. Despite being latent in its initial phase, …
Chen, Y; Deng, X; Huang, Y
CXCR5 induces perineural invasion of salivary adenoid cystic carcinoma by inhibiting microRNA-187.
Aging • 2021 • Vol. 13 (11)
CXCR5 played critical roles in tumorigenesis and metastasis. Nevertheless, little was known about the involvement of CXCR5 in perineural invasion (PNI) of salivary adenoid cystic carcinoma (SACC). He…
Chen, B; Dai, L; Jiang, J
Genetic Susceptibility to Periodontal Disease in Down Syndrome: A Case-Control Study.
International journal of molecular sciences • 2021 • Vol. 22 (12)
Severe periodontitis is prevalent in Down syndrome (DS). This study aimed to identify genetic variations associated with periodontitis in individuals with DS. The study group was distributed into DS …
Blanco, J; Carracedo, A; Cruz, R
The effect of software updates on the trueness and precision of intraoral scanners.
Quintessence international (Berlin, Germany : 1985) • 2021 • Vol. 52 (7)
OBJECTIVES: The goal of the study was to determine the effects of software updates on the trueness and precision of digital impressions obtained with a variety of intraoral scanner (IOS) systems. MET…
Gutmacher, Z; Ludlow, M; Mennito, A
[Preliminary study on the relationship between different blood glucose levels and periodontitis in patients with diabetes mellitus type 2].
Zhonghua kou qiang yi xue za zhi = Zhonghua kouqiang yixue zazhi = Chinese journal of stomatology • 2021 • Vol. 56 (6)
Objective: To determine the correlation between the diabetes mellitus control and periodontitis. Methods: This study was a cross-sectional survey using stratified system sampling model design. The ta…
Ge, L; Lu, Y; Shu, R
[Scan time and accuracy of full-arch scans with intraoral scanners: a comparative study on conditions of the intraoral head-simulator and the hand-held model].
Zhonghua kou qiang yi xue za zhi = Zhonghua kouqiang yixue zazhi = Chinese journal of stomatology • 2021 • Vol. 56 (6)
Objective: To comparatively evaluate the scan time and the accuracy of maxillary full-arch scans using four intraoral scanners (IOS) on conditions of the intraoral head-simulator and the hand-held mo…
Han, Y; Peng, L; Su, Y
Dental implant placement with inferior alveolar nerve repositioning in severely resorbed mandibles: a retrospective multicenter study of implant success and survival rates, and lower lip sensory disturbances.
International journal of implant dentistry • 2021 • Vol. 7 (1)
BACKGROUND: The purpose of this study was to analyze medium-to-long-term implant success and survival rates, and lower lip sensory disturbance after placement of dental implants with simultaneous inf…
Deryabin, G; Grybauskas, S
Panoramic prediction equations to estimate implant- to-mandibular canal dimensions in the mandibular posterior region: implications for dental implant treatment.
Head & face medicine • 2021 • Vol. 17 (1)
BACKGROUND: To develop and cross-validate site-specific panoramic radiography (PAN) analysis prediction equations of implant-to-mandibular canal dimensions (IMCD) in mandibular regions posterior to t…
Bertram, A; Eckert, A; Emshoff, R
Systematic review and meta-analysis on the adjunctive use of host immune modulators in non-surgical periodontal treatment in healthy and systemically compromised patients.
Scientific reports • 2021 • Vol. 11 (1)
Considering the central role of inflammation in the pathogenesis of periodontitis, the combination of NSPT with different agents that can modulate the host immune-inflammatory response has been propo…
Alberti, A; Calciolari, E; Corbella, S
The upper airway volume effects produced by Hyrax, Hybrid-Hyrax, and Keles keyless expanders: a single-centre randomized controlled trial.
European journal of orthodontics • 2021 • Vol. 43 (3)
OBJECTIVE: To assess upper airway volume changes after rapid maxillary expansion (RME) with three different expanders. TRIAL DESIGN: Three-arm parallel randomized clinical trial. METHODS: Sixty-six p…
Cheung, G; Dalci, O; Darendeliler, M
Mandibular movements in children with deciduous and mixed dentition and in young adults with permanent dentition-the association between movements and occlusal traits.
European journal of orthodontics • 2021 • Vol. 43 (3)
BACKGROUND: Cross-sectional studies of mandibular movements provide data on developmental trends of dentition and support planning of public health services. OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to m…
Peltomaki, T; Sepp, H; Vinkka-Puhakka, H
Comparison between conventional and piezocision-assisted orthodontics in relieving anterior crowding: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
European journal of orthodontics • 2021 • Vol. 43 (3)
BACKGROUND: Prolonged duration of orthodontic treatment is of great concern and poses risks to the teeth and surrounding tissues. Orthodontic tooth movement can be accelerated by introducing regional…
Afzal, E; Fida, M; Gul, M
Nasal ventilation and rapid maxillary expansion (RME): a randomized trial.
European journal of orthodontics • 2021 • Vol. 43 (3)
OBJECTIVE: To assess three rapid maxillary expansion (RME) appliances in nasal ventilation. TRIAL DESIGN: Three-arm parallel randomized clinical trial. METHODS: Sixty-six growing subjects (10-16 year…
Ali Darendeliler, M; Iwasaki, T; Papadopoulou, A
Efficacy of Miniscrew-Assisted Rapid Palatal Expansion (MARPE) in late adolescents and adults: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
European journal of orthodontics • 2021 • Vol. 43 (3)
BACKGROUND: Miniscrew-Assisted Rapid Palatal Expansion (MARPE) is a non-surgical treatment for transverse maxillary deficiency. However, there is limited evidence concerning its efficacy. OBJECTIVES:…
Berge, S; Kapetanovic, A; Schols, J
First Nations and Metis peoples' access and equity challenges with early childhood oral health: a qualitative study.
International journal for equity in health • 2021 • Vol. 20 (1)
BACKGROUND: Inequities in early childhood oral health are evident amongst Indigenous peoples and communities in Manitoba, Canada. Early childhood caries (ECC) is decay in primary dentition in childre…
Bertone, M; Campbell, R; Chartrand, F