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Differentially Expressed Salivary miRNAs in Temporomandibular Disorders

open access: yesOrthodontics &Craniofacial Research, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Objective Temporomandibular disorders (TMDs) are heterogeneous conditions of unclear aetiology involving the temporomandibular joint, masticatory muscles and neural tissues. Limited understanding of their pathogenesis hampers accurate diagnosis and targeted treatment. Therefore, this study aimed to identify salivary microRNA (miRNA) signatures
Karolina Elżbieta Kaczor‐Urbanowicz   +13 more
wiley   +1 more source

Dental treatment considerations in the chemotherapy patient [PDF]

open access: yes, 2011
Cancer patients can suffer oral toxic effects secondary to antineoplastic therapy in the form of radiotherapy and/ or chemotherapy. This risk is conditioned by a range of factors, including the high cell turnover rate of the oral mucosa, the diversity ...
Chaveli López, Begonya   +2 more
core   +1 more source

Nitrate Prevents Sjögren's Disease by Modulating T Helper Cells via NF‐κB Pathway Suppression

open access: yesOral Diseases, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Objective Sjögren's disease (SjD) is a chronic autoimmune disease characterized by abnormal T helper (Th) cell distribution in the salivary glands (SGs). Although nitrate can regulate immune responses and preserve SGs function, its preventive effects on SjD remain unexplored.
Conglin Du   +8 more
wiley   +1 more source

Compromised Osseous Healing of Dental Extraction Sites in Zoledronic Acid-Treated Dogs [PDF]

open access: yes, 2011
Summary The goal of this study was to document how treatment with high doses of zoledronic acid affects dental extraction healing. Our results, showing significantly compromised osseous healing within the socket as well as presence of exposed bone and ...
Allen, Matthew R.   +4 more
core   +1 more source

New Insights Into Diffuse Sclerosing Osteomyelitis: Is There a Role of ANA and Vitamin B6?

open access: yesOral Diseases, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Object Diffuse sclerosing osteomyelitis is a poorly understood chronic disease, which appears predominantly in the mandible. Female patients are more often affected than men. DSO is an ultra‐rare disease and incidence is unknown; diagnosis can be very challenging; pathogenesis is poorly understood.
Katharina Theresa Obermeier   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

A 5-year retrospective longitudinal study on the incidence and the risk factors of osteonecrosis of the jaws in patients treated with zoledronic acid for bone metastases from solid tumors [PDF]

open access: yes, 2017
Background: The aim of this study was to evaluate the incidence and the risk factors of osteonecrosis of the jaw (ONJ) in a group of patients treated with zoledronic acid (ZA) for bone metastases from solid tumors and enrolled in a preventive dental ...
Goldoni, Matteo   +6 more
core   +1 more source

Radiographic Analysis of MRONJ in Osteoporotic and Oncologic Patients on Bisphosphonates or Denosumab

open access: yesOral Diseases, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Introduction Medication‐Related Osteonecrosis of the Jaw (MRONJ) is a severe adverse effect of antiresorptive and antiangiogenic treatment, primarily in osteoporotic and oncologic patients. The disease is characterized by persistent jawbone necrosis that results in significant impairment of the quality of life of involved patients.
Omar Ghanaiem   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Knowledge of Brazilian dentists about bisphosphonate-associated osteonecrosis of the jaw

open access: yesBrazilian Dental Science
Osteonecrosis of the jaw associated with bisphosphonate use is a matter of utmost importance in clinical practice for the safe treatment of patients using this medication.
Thainara Alexia Marinho de Souza   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

The Role of the Mylohyoid Line in the Spread of Mandibular Odontogenic Deep Neck Infection

open access: yesOral Diseases, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Introduction Although mandibular odontogenic deep neck infections are occasionally fatal, the transmission pathway has not been elucidated. Materials and Methods This multicenter retrospective study was comprised of the patients of both sexes who were over 18 years of age and who had mandibular odontogenic deep neck abscesses.
Eiji Iwata   +14 more
wiley   +1 more source

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