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Fractal analysis in oral leukoplakia

Journal of Indian Academy of Oral Medicine and Radiology, 2015
Introduction: Fractal analysis (FA) quantifies complex geometric structures by generating a fractal dimension (FD), which can measure the complexity of mucosa.
Prashant Bhai Pandey, Srinivas Kandakurti, Vasu S Saxena, Payal Tripathi, Ratnakar Pamula, Monu Yadav   +5 more
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A Proposed Clinical Diagnostic Framework for Short Telomere Syndrome

Clinical Genetics, EarlyView.
We propose a phenotype‐based diagnostic framework for short telomere syndrome that integrates age‐adjusted telomere length, phenotypic manifestations, and genetic findings, where available. The framework is intended to guide clinical evaluation, longitudinal surveillance, and individualized management while acknowledging limitations in current telomere
Andrew Courtwright, Richard A. King, Jennie Vagher, Cate T. Levy, Juan Gallegos F. Orozco, Luis FZ Batista, Afaf Osman, Srinivas Tantavahi, Mary Beth Scholand   +8 more
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Examining the Role of Artificial Intelligence in Assessment: A Comparative Study of ChatGPT and Educator‐Generated Multiple‐Choice Questions in a Dental Exam

European Journal of Dental Education, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Aim To compare the item difficulty and discriminative index of multiple‐choice questions (MCQs) generated by ChatGPT with those created by dental educators, based on the performance of dental students in a real exam setting. Materials and Methods A total of 40 MCQs—20 generated by ChatGPT 4.0 and 20 by dental educators—were developed based on ...
Nezaket Ezgi Özer, Yusuf Balcı, Gaye Bölükbaşı, Betul İlhan, Pelin Güneri   +4 more
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Proliferative verrucous leukoplakia, an enigma to the pathologists: Report of two cases

SAGE Open Medical Case Reports
The oral cavity presents with an array of white lesions ranging from physiological alteration to extensive malignant entities. Among them, proliferative verrucous leukoplakia is a rare highly aggressive multifocal form of leukoplakia that poses a high ...
Snehashish Ghosh, Safal Dhungel, Pratikshya Poudel, Sushmita Adhikari   +3 more
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An inter-correlative study on clinico-pathological profile and different predisposing factors of oral leukoplakia among the ethnics of Darjeeling, India

Journal of Orofacial Sciences, 2017
Context: Idiopathic leukoplakia is the most common potentially malignant disorder of oral cavity. Owing to the year-wide cold environment in Darjeeling, here the indigenous ethnic people practice a distinct addiction pattern that strongly predisposes ...
Krishnendu Mondal, Rupali Mandal, Badal C Sarkar, Vaswati Das   +3 more
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Adverse Oral Health in Older Adults With Head and Neck Cancer (And Oral Potentially Malignant Disorders): A Systematic Review

Gerodontology, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Objective This systematic review evaluated oral health, including oral health‐related quality of life (OHRQoL), in older adults with head and neck cancer (HANC) or oral potentially malignant disorders (OPMDs). The PICO/PECO focus question for this study was: ‘What is the incidence/prevalence of adverse oral health (O) among people aged 60 ...
Ciaran Moore, Niamh Walls, Shaima Abujaber, Amanda Willis, Finbarr Allen, Gerry McKenna   +5 more
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Management of Non‐Plaque‐Induced Gingival Conditions: A Systematic Review—Part 2: Inflammatory and Immune Conditions; Neoplasms; and Gingival Pigmentation

Journal of Clinical Periodontology, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Aims This systematic review assesses current evidence on the management of non‐plaque (dental biofilm)‐induced gingival diseases and conditions (NPIGDs), including (i) inflammatory and immune conditions, (ii) neoplasms and (iii) gingival pigmentations.
Maria Clotilde Carra, Cecile Wasielewski, Bruno Špiljak, Maja Sabalić‐Schoener, Sebastien Jungo, Ivan Alajbeg   +5 more
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Differences in gene expression profile between vocal cord Leukoplakia and normal larynx mucosa by gene chip

Journal of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, 2018
Background Long non-coding RNAs (lncRNAs) play an important role in tumorigenesis. Vocal cord leukoplakia is a precancerous lesion in otolaryngological practice.
Jianhua Peng, He Li, Jun Chen, Xianming Wu, Tao Jiang, Xiaoyun Chen   +5 more
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Early‐Onset Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma: Emerging Biological Insights, Risk Factors and Clinical Implications

Journal of Oral Pathology &Medicine, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Early‐onset oral squamous cell carcinoma (EO‐OSCC), commonly defined as occurring in individuals under 50 years of age, is increasingly recognized as a potentially distinct clinical subset with differences in exposure patterns and tumor biology compared with conventional oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC).
Gennaro Musella, Cristina D'Antonio, Federica Canfora, Michele D. Mignogna, Valentino Vellone, Vito Carlo Alberto Caponio, Amerigo Giudice, Alessandro Villa, Daniela Adamo   +8 more
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Risk of Malignant Transformation in Patients With Oral Lichen Planus or Lichenoid Lesions: A Retrospective Study of 323 Patients With a Minimum of 5‐Year Follow‐Up

Journal of Oral Pathology &Medicine, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Objective To estimate the risk for oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC) among patients with oral lichen planus (OLP) or lichenoid lesions (OLL) and the possible risk factors. Material and Methods Two hundred thirty‐nine OLP and 84 OLL patients diagnosed between years 1982 and 2017 were followed up to December 2023, diagnosis of an OSCC, or ...
Mari Vehviläinen, Tuomas Selander, Tuula Salo, Maria Siponen   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source