Research Papers
The alpha2delta-1-NMDAR1 interaction in the trigeminal ganglion contributes to orofacial ectopic pain following inferior alveolar nerve injury.
Brain research bulletin • 2021 • Vol. 171
Orofacial ectopic pain can often arise following nerve injury. However, the exact mechanism responsible for orofacial ectopic pain induced by trigeminal nerve injury remains unknown. The alpha2delta-…
Fu, M; Huang, C; Li, C
Accuracy of static computer-assisted implant placement in long span edentulous area by novice implant clinicians: A cross-sectional in vitro study comparing fully-guided, pilot-guided, and freehand implant placement protocols.
Clinical implant dentistry and related research • 2021 • Vol. 23 (3)
BACKGROUND: To ensure accurate implant placement, surgical guides are used to control the steps of implant placement surgery. PURPOSE: Evaluation of the accuracy of implant placement in long span ede…
Abduo, J; Lau, D
Zinc import mediated by AdcABC is critical for colonization of the dental biofilm by Streptococcus mutans in an animal model.
Molecular oral microbiology • 2021 • Vol. 36 (3)
Trace metals are essential to all domains of life but toxic when found at high concentrations. Although the importance of iron in host-pathogen interactions is firmly established, contemporary studie…
Abranches, J; Ganguly, T; Kajfasz, J
Lycium barbarum Polysaccharide Ameliorates Sjogren's Syndrome in a Murine Model.
Molecular nutrition & food research • 2021 • Vol. 65 (11)
SCOPE: This study aims to evaluate the therapeutic efficacy and mechanisms of Lycium barbarum polysaccharide (LBP) in primary Sjogren's syndrome (pSS). METHODS AND RESULTS: Non-obese diabetic mice (t…
Chen, J; Cheng, G; Duan, Y
18F-FDG PET/CT in the Hyperparathyroidism-Jaw-Tumor Syndrome.
Clinical nuclear medicine • 2021 • Vol. 46 (6)
Hyperparathyroidism-jaw-tumor syndrome (HPT-JTS) is a rare autosomal dominant disorder. A typical manifestation of HPT-JTS is the association of jaw-ossifying fibroma with primary hyperparathyroidism…
Aigner, R; Nazerani Hooshmand, T; Pau, M
Promotive effects of HOXA10 antisense RNA on the stemness of oral squamous cell carcinoma stem cells through a microRNA-29a/MCL-1/phosphatidyl inositol 3-kinase/protein kinase B axis.
Archives of oral biology • 2021 • Vol. 126
OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of long non-coding RNA (lncRNA) HOXA10 antisense RNA (HOXA10-AS) on the properties of oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC) stem cells an…
Wang, D
Decreased CSTA expression promotes lymphatic metastasis and predicts poor survival in oral squamous cell carcinoma.
Archives of oral biology • 2021 • Vol. 126
OBJECTIVE: Herein, we aimed to identify biomarkers that affect lymphatic metastasis of oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC) through bioinformatic analysis, and clinicopathological and in vitro verific…
Han, N; Li, X; Qu, X
The Rhino-Lip-Lifting: A Novel Proposal for Midface Profileplasty Performed as a Single Surgical Procedure.
Facial plastic surgery : FPS • 2021 • Vol. 37 (3)
As facial aging occurs, aesthetic changes of the nasal tip and the senile upper lip include tip ptosis, increase in skin length, loss of vermillion height and Cupid's bow, and vertical wrinkles.Regar…
Diaspro, A; Marchese, G; Pascali, M
Prevalence of clinical signs and symptoms of the masticatory system and their associations in children with sleep bruxism: A systematic review and meta-analysis.
Sleep medicine reviews • 2021 • Vol. 57
Sleep bruxism (SB) is a behavior of central origin that is related to different factors. This systematic review aimed to determine the prevalence of clinical signs and symptoms of the masticatory sys…
Bolan, M; Cardoso, M; Maia, L
Prevalence of malocclusions in children with microcephaly associated with the Zika virus.
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. 159 (6)
INTRODUCTION: The objectives of this study were to determine the prevalence of malocclusion among children with Zika virus-associated microcephaly (MZV) and to describe the most common malocclusion i…
Azevedo, I; do Amaral, B; Galvao, H
Is it possible to not perform salivary gland biopsy in targeted patients according to unstimulated salivary flow results in patients with suspected Sjogren's syndrome?
Rheumatology international • 2021 • Vol. 41 (6)
INTRODUCTION/OBJECTIVE: Xerostomia is one of the main symptoms of primary Sjogren's syndrome (pSS). The unstimulated salivary flow (UWS) test is one of the objective Sjogren's syndrome classification…
Czesak-Woytala, K; Madej, M; Proc, K
Nasopharyngeal carcinoma in children and adolescents: The EXPeRT/PARTNER diagnostic and therapeutic recommendations.
Pediatric blood & cancer • 2021 • Vol. 68 Suppl 4
Nasopharyngeal carcinoma (NPC) is a rare pediatric tumor. Collaborative studies performed over the last decades showed improved results compared to historical data, but standardized guidelines for di…
Almaraz, R; Ben-Ami, T; Bien, E
Feasibility and advantages of endoscope-assisted parotidectomy: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
The British journal of oral & maxillofacial surgery • 2021 • Vol. 59 (5)
The object of this paper was to explore the feasibility and advantages of endoscope-assisted parotid tumour resection. Three databases (PubMed, Web of Science, and Cochrane) were used to search for a…
Chen, H; Du, Z; Gao, J
Visual and haptic perceptibility of 3D printed skeletal models in orthognathic surgery.
Journal of dentistry • 2021 • Vol. 109
OBJECTIVE: To assess the anatomical and tactile quality of 3D printed models derived from medical printers for application in orthognathic surgery. METHODS: A CBCT-scan of an 18 years old female pati…
Da Costa Senior, O; Jacobs, R; Politis, C
Role of NLRP3 inflammasome in COVID-19 and periodontitis: Possible protective effect of melatonin.
Medical hypotheses • 2021 • Vol. 151
Daily new information emerges regarding the COVID-19, infection of SARS-CoV-2, which is considered a global pandemic. Angiotensin-converting enzyme 2 (ACE2) and transmembrane protease serine 2 (TMPRS…
Aksoy, U; Koca-Unsal, R; Sayiner, S
The stability of implants and microbiological effects following photobiomodulation therapy with one-stage placement: A randomized, controlled, single-blinded, and split-mouth clinical study.
Clinical implant dentistry and related research • 2021 • Vol. 23 (3)
BACKGROUND: Studies have reported a positive effect on bone healing and the elimination of microorganisms placed on the titanium implants, while others have not confirmed the positive photobiomodulat…
Bozkaya, S; Guler, B; Kahraman, S
Bisphosphonate application and volumetric effects on MRONJ lesions.
Journal of cranio-maxillo-facial surgery : official publication of the European Association for Cranio-Maxillo-Facial Surgery • 2021 • Vol. 49 (6)
The purpose of this investigation was to analyze the volume of medication-related osteonecrosis of the jaw (MRONJ) lesions by semi-automatic segmentation of cone-beam computed tomography images, and …
Buller, J; Grandoch, A; Kreppel, M
Association, prediction, generalizability: Cross-center validity of predicting tooth loss in periodontitis patients.
Journal of dentistry • 2021 • Vol. 109
OBJECTIVES: To predict patients' tooth loss during supportive periodontal therapy across four German university centers. METHODS: Tooth loss in 897 patients in four centers (Kiel (KI) n = 391; Greifs…
Arsiwala, L; Baumer, A; Eickholz, P
Use of calibrated periosteal elevators in maxillofacial surgery: a technical note.
The British journal of oral & maxillofacial surgery • 2021 • Vol. 59 (5)
Cynthia, S; Karthik, R; Sapna P, S
Re: Two-week rule: suspected head and neck cancer referrals from a general medical practice perspective.
The British journal of oral & maxillofacial surgery • 2021 • Vol. 59 (5)
Murphy, J