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Long-Term Efficacy of 5-ALA Photodynamic Therapy in Oral Lichen Planus Patients

Pharmaceuticals
Background: Oral lichen planus (OLP) is a chronic mucosal disease associated with a risk of malignant transformation. Although topical corticosteroids are the standard therapy, prolonged administration may result in local and systemic complications ...
Magdalena Sulewska, Marta Wróblewska, Patryk Wiśniewski, Ewa Duraj, Jagoda Tomaszuk, Aleksandra Pietruska, Małgorzata Pietruska   +6 more
doaj   +1 more source

In Vitro Study of Temperature Changes in Pulp Chamber During Root Planing Procedure Using Er:YAG Laser

Folia Medica, 2016
Aim: To assess temperature changes at specified time intervals during Er:YAG laser scaling and root planing of surfaces with dental calculus.
Yaneva Blagovesta K., Zagorchev Plamen I., Firkova Elena I., Glavinkov Ivan T.   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Mucocutaneous Disease Activity and Damage Accrual in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus: Analyses From the Asia‐Pacific Lupus Collaboration Longitudinal Cohort Study

Arthritis Care &Research, EarlyView.
Objective This research article aims to describe the prevalence, associations, and health‐related quality of life (HRQoL) impact of mucocutaneous features of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). Methods Data from the Asia‐Pacific Lupus Collaboration cohort were analyzed (2013–2021).
Amanda M. Saracino, Yanjie Hao, Dylan Hansen, Yi‐Hsing Chen, Alberta Hoi, Vera Golder, Jiacai Cho, Aisha Lateef, Worawit Louthrenoo, Laniyati Hamijoyo, Shue Fen Luo, Yeong‐Jian Jan Wu, Sandra Navarra, Leonid Zamora, Chak Sing Lau, Shirley Chan, Zhanguo Li, Hai‐hong Yao, Sargunan Sockalingam, B. M. D. B. Basnayake, Yasuhiro Katsumata, Masayoshi Harigai, Zhuoli Zhang, Jun Kikuchi, Yuko Kaneko, Tsutomu Takeuchi, Madelynn Chan, Sang‐Cheol Bae, Fiona Goldblatt, Sean O'Neill, Geraldine Hassett, Kristine Ng, Nicola Tugnet, Mark Sapsford, Yih Jia Poh, Michael Tee, Cherica Tee, Naoaki Ohkubo, Yoshiya Tanaka, Rangi Kandane‐Rathnayake, Eric Morand, Shereen Oon, Mandana Nikpour   +42 more
wiley   +1 more source

Advances in the treatment of recurrent aphthous stomatitis: from synthetic and natural drugs to novel drug delivery systems

Frontiers in Pharmacology
BackgroundRecurrent aphthous stomatitis (RAS), the most common inflammatory disease of the oral mucosa, has a complex etiology and diverse pathogenesis. To date, no curative treatment exists.
Xiangran Kong, Lin Fan, Dawei He, Lin Wang, Jiang Sun   +4 more
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Understanding the Burden of Orofacial Involvement and Patient Treatment Preferences in Systemic Sclerosis: Results From a Large International Survey

Arthritis Care &Research, EarlyView.
Objective Orofacial manifestations are significantly impactful in patients with systemic sclerosis (SSc) yet remain understudied, with no dedicated clinical guidelines to inform their management. Methods An international online survey comprised38 questions addressing orofacial manifestations of SSc, including patients’ confidence in their treating ...
Eleni Deligianni, Lee Shapiro, Deana Gibbs, Zsuzsanna H. McMahan, Michael Hughes   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Clinical and immunopathological assessment of the oral mucosa in coeliac disease: a pilot study

BMC Oral Health
Background Coeliac disease (CD) is a lifelong immune-mediated systemic disease that develops in genetically predisposed subjects who show intolerance to gluten proteins.
Agnieszka Mania-Końsko, Zuzanna Ślebioda, Aleksandra Dańczak-Pazdrowska, Marzena Liliana Wyganowska   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Extending Service Beyond Active Duty: Generalizability of Rheumatoid Arthritis Research Conducted Among U.S. Veterans

Arthritis Care &Research, Accepted Article.
Biomedical research involving United States Veterans continues to advance healthcare beyond the Veterans Health Administration. This is particularly true in rheumatoid arthritis (RA), where Veteran‐centric research has uncovered novel insights into pathogenesis, risk factors, and disease manifestations, informing clinical care and research across both ...
Austin M. Wheeler, Joshua F. Baker, Jennifer L. Barton, Maria I. Danila, Tate M. Johnson, Kamini Kuchinad, Kaleb Michaud, Amir A. Razmjou, J. Steuart Richards, Namrata Singh, Isaac D. Smith, Katherine D. Wysham, Grant W. Cannon, Bryant R. England, Amy Joseph, Deana Lazaro, Katherine P. Liao, Courtney Loecker, Andreas Reimold, Beth I. Wallace, Ted R. Mikuls   +20 more
wiley   +1 more source

Riboflavin-Mediated Photodynamic Therapy in Periodontology: A Systematic Review of Applications and Outcomes

Pharmaceutics
Background: Riboflavin (vitamin B2) has emerged as a promising photosensitizer in photodynamic therapy (PDT) due to its strong absorption of blue light and favourable safety profile.
Jakub Fiegler-Rudol, Maciej Łopaciński, Artur Los, Dariusz Skaba, Rafał Wiench   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

Biodegradable and Biocompatible Functional Polymers for Biomedical Applications

Advanced Functional Materials, EarlyView.
Biodegradable and biocompatible functional polymers integrate electrical, mechanical, and stimuli‐responsive functionalities while enabling programmed degradation under physiological conditions. This review introduces recent advances in conductive, shape‐memory, self‐healing, photocurable, and adhesive polymer systems, emphasizing material design ...
Won Bae Han, Shuvra Mondal, Sungkeun Han, Chan‐Hwi Eom, Venkata Ramesh Naganaboina, Suk‐Won Hwang   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Mucoepidermoid carcinoma of oral mucosa [PDF]

BMJ Case Reports, 2015
A mucoepidermoid carcinoma is a tumour that usually occurs in the salivary glands. These tumours account for 5% of all salivary gland tumours commonly arise within the parotid gland and are the most common malignant tumour to arise in children and adults under 20 years of age. The tumour is a firm to hard mass and is usually asymptomatic.1 It can …
Rohit, Jain, Ranjana, Mohan, Amarnath, Janardhan, Rahul, Jain   +3 more
openaire   +2 more sources