Correlations between tomographic findings related to degenerative changes, condylar excursions and position, and pain symptomatology in temporomandibular disorders
Conclusion: There was a correlation between hyperexcursion and symptomatology, especially articular, few correlations between degenerative changes and symptomatology, and no correlation between condylar position and symptomatology. (Source: Journal of Orofacial Sciences)
Source: Journal of Orofacial Sciences - July 9, 2018 Category: Dentistry Authors: Esdras F de Carvalho Israel Chilvarquer Jo & #227;o Gualberto Cerqueira Luz Source Type: research
Importance of depth of invasion in patients with oral squamous cell carcinoma: A review article
In this study, we attempted to review the importance of DOI in the prognosis of cancers as well as its determination in the patients with OSCC lesions. (Source: Journal of Orofacial Sciences)
Source: Journal of Orofacial Sciences - July 9, 2018 Category: Dentistry Authors: Narges Ghazi Ala Ghazi Shahrzad Shafiee Mahsa Fayyazi Source Type: research
Endodontic microsurgery & #8722; A technique for the 21st century
Frank C SetzerJournal of Orofacial Sciences 2018 10(1):1-2 (Source: Journal of Orofacial Sciences)
Source: Journal of Orofacial Sciences - July 9, 2018 Category: Dentistry Authors: Frank C Setzer Source Type: research
Florid expansile cemento-osseous dysplasia of the jaws: Cone beam computed tomography study and review of the literature
Steven R Singer, Adriana G Creanga, Rutvi Vyas, Mel MupparapuJournal of Orofacial Sciences 2017 9(2):114-117
An interesting case of florid expansile cemento-osseous dysplasia (FECOD) of the maxilla and mandible in a 36-year-old female is being presented. The patient presented for consultation for orthognathic surgery and was unaware of these lesions. Upon clinical and radiographic examination, including cone beam computed tomography, massive cemento-osseous lesions in all quadrants were observed. The radiographic appearance of the lesions was consistent with cemento-osseous dysplasia (COD), the key difference being extrem...
Source: Journal of Orofacial Sciences - January 8, 2018 Category: Dentistry Authors: Steven R Singer Adriana G Creanga Rutvi Vyas Mel Mupparapu Source Type: research
A biochemical study to assess and compare salivary magnesium levels in periodontal health and diseases
Conclusion: Salivary Mg does not play an active role in the modulation of periodontal disease process and, hence, cannot be used as a reliable biomarker associated with periodontal health and disease. (Source: Journal of Orofacial Sciences)
Source: Journal of Orofacial Sciences - January 8, 2018 Category: Dentistry Authors: Teertha J Shetty Sameer A Zope Girish Suragimath Siddhartha Varma Keshava Abbayya Vishwajeet Kale Source Type: research
Prevention of collapse of the contralateral half of the mandible after hemimandibulectomy: Our experience in a low-resource center
Conclusion: This study shows that there is a deviation of mid-line of the residual mandible toward the surgical defect after hemimandibulectomy, even after its immobilization with IMF for 4–12 weeks. IMF is still useful in the prevention of mandibular collapse after hemimandibulectomy. (Source: Journal of Orofacial Sciences)
Source: Journal of Orofacial Sciences - January 8, 2018 Category: Dentistry Authors: Charles E Anyanechi Birch D Saheeb Source Type: research
Tooth morphometry and the pattern of palatal rugae among monozygotic and dizygotic twins in India
Conclusion: This first of its kind study in the Indian population suggests a remarkable similarity with regard to the tooth’s size and uniqueness of the palatal rugae pattern among MZ and DZ twins, which suggests their strong inheritability potential. This may be useful as additional tools for zygosity determination along with other dental traits. The significant evidence of mirror imaging of tooth dimension and rugae shall definitely contribute to the concept of development of human body. (Source: Journal of Orofacial Sciences)
Source: Journal of Orofacial Sciences - January 8, 2018 Category: Dentistry Authors: Swagatika Panda Alkananda Sahoo Neeta Mohanty Sujit R Sahoo Ramanarayanan Subramaniam Source Type: research
The wetting ability of root canal sealers after using various irrigants
Conclusion: The type of irrigant used had an influence on the contact angle of sealer. Among all the irrigants and sealers used in this study, the least contact angle was observed with green tea root canal irrigant and MTA Fillapex sealer. (Source: Journal of Orofacial Sciences)
Source: Journal of Orofacial Sciences - January 8, 2018 Category: Dentistry Authors: Sanjyot Mulay Khushbu Ajmera Hansa Jain Source Type: research
Can exposure to acidic beverages following the application of fluoride varnish cause changes in the amount of fluoride release ? an in vitro study
Conclusion: The statistical tests applied were repeated measures of analysis of variance and student’s t-test. The level of significance was kept at P < 0.05. Significant difference in fluoride release was noted in different acidic mediums. Fluoride release from fluoride varnishes varied considerably and also depended on the dissolution medium. (Source: Journal of Orofacial Sciences)
Source: Journal of Orofacial Sciences - January 8, 2018 Category: Dentistry Authors: Bhaswati Chakraborty Arathi Rao Reshma K Chandra Ramya Shenoy Baranya S Suprabha Source Type: research
Estimation of CCL2/MCP-1 levels in serum and gingival crevicular fluid in periodontal health, disease and after treatment & #8211; A clinico biochemical study
Conclusion: As the PD progresses, there is a substantial increase of MCP-1 concentrations in serum and GCF. The data indicate that high GCF and serum levels of MCP-1 are at a significantly greater risk for the progression of periodontitis. However, controlled, longitudinal studies are needed to confirm this possibility. (Source: Journal of Orofacial Sciences)
Source: Journal of Orofacial Sciences - January 8, 2018 Category: Dentistry Authors: Dandu S M Babu Sathrawada Poornodaya Kotu A Sai Deepa Anumala Dandu S S P Reddy Nagireddy R Reddy Source Type: research
Detection of molecular biomarkers as a diagnostic tool in the planning and progression of orthodontic treatment
Aditi Gaur, Sandhya Maheshwari, Sanjeev K VermaJournal of Orofacial Sciences 2017 9(2):80-84
Orthodontic treatment focuses on providing patient care at the appropriate timing to utilize the growth potential for best results. It involves growth modification of the craniofacial region along with alveolar bone remodeling during tooth movement. The dynamic process of bone metabolism involves the release of biochemical mediators in the circulation. These molecules are indicative of the bone remodeling activity of osteoblastic deposition and osteoclastic resorption. Such biomarkers when detectable in the systemic circulation hi...
Source: Journal of Orofacial Sciences - January 8, 2018 Category: Dentistry Authors: Aditi Gaur Sandhya Maheshwari Sanjeev K Verma Source Type: research
A brief description about the evolution of the masticatory complex, its causes and future effects: A review
This article provides a brief review on the changes in the teeth and jaw over the course of evolution and the factors that triggered it. A question arises whether, keeping the past in mind and seeing the present, we can predict the future changes that might occur in the human dentition. (Source: Journal of Orofacial Sciences)
Source: Journal of Orofacial Sciences - January 8, 2018 Category: Dentistry Authors: Imon Pal Bikramaditya Ghosh Sujatha Ramachandra Source Type: research
The expression of Bcl-2 in oral squamous cell carcinoma & #8212;A review
This article emphasizes the importance of Bcl-2 expression as a prognostic indicator in OSCC. (Source: Journal of Orofacial Sciences)
Source: Journal of Orofacial Sciences - January 8, 2018 Category: Dentistry Authors: Jayakumar Arumugam Nadeem Jeddy Ananthalakshmi Ramamurthy Radhika Thangavelu Source Type: research
Ethics in research and publication
Elizabeth JoshuaJournal of Orofacial Sciences 2017 9(2):69-70 (Source: Journal of Orofacial Sciences)
Source: Journal of Orofacial Sciences - January 8, 2018 Category: Dentistry Authors: Elizabeth Joshua Source Type: research
New groups of drugs suspected in the medication-related osteonecrosis of the jaws (MRONJ)
Mel Mupparapu, Sunday O AkintoyeJournal of Orofacial Sciences 2017 9(2):67-68 (Source: Journal of Orofacial Sciences)
Source: Journal of Orofacial Sciences - January 8, 2018 Category: Dentistry Authors: Mel Mupparapu Sunday O Akintoye Source Type: research
