Linking individual variation in facial musculature to facial behavior in rhesus macaques
Abstract Facial expression is a key component of primate communication, and primates (including humans) have a complex system of facial musculature underpinning this behavior. Human facial musculature is highly variable across individuals, but to date, whether other primate species exhibit a similar level of inter‐individual variation is unknown ...
Clare M. Kimock+7 more
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Onlay platelet-rich fibrin membrane versus free gingival graft in increasing the width of keratinized mucosa around dental implants: A split-mouth randomized clinical study [PDF]
Zeinab Al-Diasty+3 more
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Abstract Mysticetes, or baleen whales, have an air sac on the ventral surface of the larynx known as the “laryngeal sac.” The primary hypothesis regarding this structure's function is that it is involved in sound production. However, several other functions have been proposed, including air recycling, air storage, and even buoyancy control.
Gen Nakamura+7 more
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Intraoral lipoma: Report of 3 cases
Lipoma, a benign tumor of adipose tissue is one of the most common benign neoplasms of the body. However, its occurrence in oral cavity is very rare. It accounts for 1 to 4% of benign neoplasms of mouth affecting predominantly the buccal mucosa, floor of
RamanPreet Kaur+2 more
doaj
Oral lichenoid lesions related to contact with dental materials: A literature review [PDF]
Oral lichenoid lesions related to contact are defined as oral-cavity eruptions with an identifiable etiology, and are clinically and histologically similar to oral lichen planus.
Bullon, Pedro+4 more
core
Molecular bases and role of viruses in the human microbiome. [PDF]
Viruses are dependent biological entities that interact with the genetic material of most cells on the planet, including the trillions within the human microbiome.
Abeles, Shira R, Pride, David T
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Clonal sharing of CD8+ T‐cells links skin and joint inflammation in psoriatic arthritis
Objective Psoriatic arthritis (PsA) is an HLA class I‐associated inflammatory arthritis that develops in up to 30% of people with psoriasis. We tested the hypothesis that skin and joint inflammation in PsA is linked in terms of CD8+ T‐cell phenotype and clonality.
Lucy E. Durham+14 more
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Anatomic factors influencing dimensions of soft tissue graft from the hard palate. A clinical study
Objectives The aim of the present study was to measure the thickness of the palatal mucosa in a Jordanian (Middle Eastern) population as well as identify possible factors that may influence the thickness of palatal mucosa.
Khalid N. Said+2 more
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Verruciform xanthoma associated with lichen planus
Verruciform xanthoma (VX) is a rare benign lesion of unknown etiology, with a rough or papillary aspect, painless, sessile, well-defined, most lesions do not exceed 2 cm in their largest diameter, the degree of keratinization of the surface influences ...
Cristianne Kalinne Santos Medeiros+5 more
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Peripheral calcifying odontogenic cyst in maxillary anterior gingiva: A case report
Abstract Background Calcifying odontogenic cysts (Gorlin cysts) most commonly present centrally and have only rarely been reported in peripheral locations. The purpose of this report is to describe a new case of peripheral calcifying odontogenic cyst (PCOC) occurring in the anterior maxillary gingiva and to review the management and differential ...
Rami Alsabbagh+4 more
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