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View article: Relationship Between Vertical Facial Pattern and Maxillary Sinus Floor Lifting Surgery
Relationship Between Vertical Facial Pattern and Maxillary Sinus Floor Lifting Surgery Open
Rehabilitation with implants in the posterior region of the maxilla is a great challenge due to resorption of the alveolar process and pneumatization of the maxillary sinus. We aimed to verify whether there was a relationship between the v…
View article: Management of Ruptured Sinus Membrane in Maxillary Sinus Lift Surgery: a Systematic Literature Review
Management of Ruptured Sinus Membrane in Maxillary Sinus Lift Surgery: a Systematic Literature Review Open
Schneiderian membrane rupture is a common intraoperative complication during maxillary sinus surgery. The objective of this study was to verify the methods of conduct during rupture of the sinus membrane in maxillary sinus surgeries that o…
View article: Dimensional correlations between maxillary sinus and nasal cavity aiming implant‐supported rehabilitation: Edentulous patients' tomographic study
Dimensional correlations between maxillary sinus and nasal cavity aiming implant‐supported rehabilitation: Edentulous patients' tomographic study Open
Objective Correlate dimensions of the maxillary sinus and nasal cavity, in addition to evaluate their implications for the implants insertion in the maxilla posterior region. Materials and Methods Cross‐sectional tomographic study of 58 to…
View article: Thermographic and histopathological study of the effects of plasma jet therapy upon tissue repair in rats
Thermographic and histopathological study of the effects of plasma jet therapy upon tissue repair in rats Open
Background: Biomodulatory therapies have been used to improve the healing pattern and assist in tissue repair. The plasma jet is a therapy that has been currently indicated for dermatological use and aesthetic purposes. The aim of this stu…
View article: Review of: "[Case Study] Low-Level Laser and Its Interface With Sleep Dentistry: Clinical Case Report"
Review of: "[Case Study] Low-Level Laser and Its Interface With Sleep Dentistry: Clinical Case Report" Open
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View article: Intraoral injury by canine bite: a case report
Intraoral injury by canine bite: a case report Open
Animal bites account for 15% of emergency hospital cases and are more frequent in males and children. These injuries may compromise the esthetics and functionality of the victims. Correct management of these cases, including careful attent…
View article: Dimensional Correlations Between Maxillary Sinus and Nasal Cavity Aiming Implant Supported Rehabilitation: Edentulous Patients Tomographic Study
Dimensional Correlations Between Maxillary Sinus and Nasal Cavity Aiming Implant Supported Rehabilitation: Edentulous Patients Tomographic Study Open
Objectives: Correlate dimensions of the maxillary sinus and nasal cavity, in addition to evaluate their implications for the implants insertion in the maxilla posterior region. Materials and Methods: Cross-sectional tomographic study of 58…
View article: Occurrence of Fatigue and Pain in Oncology Patients: Serie of Case Reports
Occurrence of Fatigue and Pain in Oncology Patients: Serie of Case Reports Open
Fatigue is a reversible change in biological, physical and psychic functions, resulting from the imbalance of the organism. In patients with head and neck cancer (HNC), fatigue has been cited as one of the most frequent symptoms, especiall…
View article: Evaluation of Salivary Flow Rate in Patients undergoing Chemotherapy for Solid Tumors
Evaluation of Salivary Flow Rate in Patients undergoing Chemotherapy for Solid Tumors Open
Chemotherapy for cancer treatment offers the possibility of eradicating neoplastic cells, however, its use can result in systemic and oral adverse effects, with emphasis on the qualitative-quantitative modification of saliva. To evaluate t…
View article: Histomorphometric evaluation of skin wounds in rats submitted to biomodulatory therapies – research protocol
Histomorphometric evaluation of skin wounds in rats submitted to biomodulatory therapies – research protocol Open
INTRODUCTION: The use of biomodulatory therapies in order to help tissue repair has been increasingly common in different areas of health. OBJECTIVE: This study aims to comparatively evaluate the effects of 660 nm laser photobiomodulation,…
View article: Access and use of the oral health service in a reference center in oral cleft in the state of Bahia
Access and use of the oral health service in a reference center in oral cleft in the state of Bahia Open
This study aimed to determine the access and utilization of dental services in a reference center for orofacial defects in the state of Bahia, Brazil. In an interview, a questionnaire was done about socio-demographic information, cleft typ…
View article: Evaluation of topical administration of mucoadhesive gel containing triamcinolone and extracts of Aloe vera and propolis for surgical wound tissue repair in the tongue of rats
Evaluation of topical administration of mucoadhesive gel containing triamcinolone and extracts of Aloe vera and propolis for surgical wound tissue repair in the tongue of rats Open
Triamcinolone acetonide (TA) is a drug used to relieve signs and symptoms of oral ulcers, which can trigger adverse effects when administered for a long period. Thus, Aloe Vera (AV) and propolis appear as therapeutic alternatives for the m…
View article: Tissue repair under the influence of plasma jet and other biomodulator therapies - state of the art
Tissue repair under the influence of plasma jet and other biomodulator therapies - state of the art Open
Tissue repair process consists in a complex and dynamic event straightly linked to tissues self-regeneration capability. In that context, it may also occur total or partial replacement of the original tissues through an extracellular matri…
View article: Study protocol for thermographic analysis of the nasolabial fold region in women submitted to hyaluronic acid filling
Study protocol for thermographic analysis of the nasolabial fold region in women submitted to hyaluronic acid filling Open
INTRODUCTION: Due to the increasing number of cases with immediate and late complications caused by the action of facial fillers such as hyaluronic acid (HA), there is an urgent need to better evaluate the effect of these aesthetic and fun…
View article: Clinical applications of ILIB technique in Dentistry – State of Art
Clinical applications of ILIB technique in Dentistry – State of Art Open
Intravascular Laser Irradiation of Blood (ILIB) represents a systemic laser photobiomodulation, where irradiation of a given artery is recommended through the use of laser light with different wavelengths. The technique developed in the 19…
View article: Impact of Photobiomodulation for Oral Mucositis on Body Weight and Bmi of Patients with Head and Neck Cancer
Impact of Photobiomodulation for Oral Mucositis on Body Weight and Bmi of Patients with Head and Neck Cancer Open
Purpose To evaluate the impact of photobiomodulation for oral mucositis on body weight and Body Mass Index (BMI) of patients with head and neck cancer. Methods Patients were divided into two distinct groups: Photobiomodulation - PBM (n = 1…
View article: Análise termográfica da ação do jato de plasma no tratamento de rugas faciais
Análise termográfica da ação do jato de plasma no tratamento de rugas faciais Open
Individual's senescence process takes place slowly and continuously beyond generates several changes including skin aging, since the decline in cellular activities. Countless resources have been created over the years, with the goal of sto…
View article: Challenges of an unusual Osteoradionecrosis of the jaws: case report
Challenges of an unusual Osteoradionecrosis of the jaws: case report Open
Osteoradionecrosis (ORN) is the most worrying radiotherapy late complication. It is a condition in which the irradiated bone becomes devitalized and exposed through fistulas in the skin or mucosa. It remains without healing for a period of…
View article: Prevalence of Fatigue in Patients with Head and Neck Cancer Submitted to Radio- Chemotherapic Treatment: Systematic Review
Prevalence of Fatigue in Patients with Head and Neck Cancer Submitted to Radio- Chemotherapic Treatment: Systematic Review Open
Introduction: Fatigue is considered a reversible change of biological and psychic functions originated from the organism’s unbalance. In patients with cancer, fatigue is usually reported as one of the most frequent symptoms and is defined …
View article: The Use of the Plasma Jet and Laser Photobiomodulation in the Treatment of Alopecia areata: Case Study
The Use of the Plasma Jet and Laser Photobiomodulation in the Treatment of Alopecia areata: Case Study Open
Alopecia is a dermatological disease featured by the absence or shortening strand of hair, either transitory or permanent, which negatively impacts on life quality of those people.This study aimed to report by using photo documentation the…
View article: Ozonotherapy for Treatment of Radiation Therapy-induced Jaw Osteonecrosis and Bisphosphonates: Case Report
Ozonotherapy for Treatment of Radiation Therapy-induced Jaw Osteonecrosis and Bisphosphonates: Case Report Open
Introduction: The inhibition of osteoclastic activity, associated with different treatment modalities in patients with head and neck cancer, make bones unable to respond to repair processes related to physiological traumas or infection and…
View article: Adherence of head and neck cancer patients to laser photobiomodulation in a public health service: Pilot study
Adherence of head and neck cancer patients to laser photobiomodulation in a public health service: Pilot study Open
There was moderate adherence of patients with head and neck cancer to the laser photobiomodulation protocol and the development of more severe degrees of OM was related to individuals that didn't attend scheduled sessions.
View article: Desafios do tratamento odontológico na síndrome de Sturge-Weber: relato de caso
Desafios do tratamento odontológico na síndrome de Sturge-Weber: relato de caso Open
Introduction: Sturge-Weber syndrome (SWS) is a rare condition characterized by facial capillary malformation, involves ocular, neurological, and cutaneous alterations. Associated with unilateral characteristic port-wine stains, gingival gr…
View article: Occurrence of oral neoplasms and dysplastic lesions: retrospective study of a pathology service over a 19-years period
Occurrence of oral neoplasms and dysplastic lesions: retrospective study of a pathology service over a 19-years period Open
INTRODUCTION: The epidemiological survey of the maxillofacial pathologies is of fundamental importance to prevention and treatment of these lesions. OBJECTIVE: The aim of the present study was to collect and analyze histopathological repor…
View article: A retrospective study on the oral health of patients in the intesive care unit
A retrospective study on the oral health of patients in the intesive care unit Open
Introduction: the oral condition of patients in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) is extremely important for clinical status monitoring,as lesions in the oral mucosa may imply complications and worsening of the health status of these patients.…
View article: Evaluation of the In Vivo Biocompatibility of Amorphous Calcium Phosphate-Containing Metals
Evaluation of the In Vivo Biocompatibility of Amorphous Calcium Phosphate-Containing Metals Open
Among the biomaterials based on calcium phosphate, hydroxyapatite has been widely used due to its biocompatibility and osteoconduction. The substitution of the phosphate group by the carbonate group associated with the absence of heat trea…
View article: Follicular adenomatoid odontogenic tumor of a pediatric patient
Follicular adenomatoid odontogenic tumor of a pediatric patient Open
Adenomatoid odontogenic tumor (AOT) comprises about 3% of all odontogenic tumors. Rare, benign, slow-growing tumor with increase in volume, associated with a lack of tooth eruption, with female predilection. This study aims to report a cas…
View article: Participation of the Immune System and Hedgehog Signaling in Neoangiogenesis Under Laser Photobiomodulation
Participation of the Immune System and Hedgehog Signaling in Neoangiogenesis Under Laser Photobiomodulation Open
Introduction: This study aimed to characterize immune and endothelial cells, myofibroblasts and pericytes, and positive cells for hedgehog proteins in late tissue repair of rats skin wounds treated with 670 nm photobiomodulation therapy (P…
View article: Neoangiogenesis, Participation of Immune System and Hedgehog Signalling Under Laser Photobiomodulation (670 Nm)
Neoangiogenesis, Participation of Immune System and Hedgehog Signalling Under Laser Photobiomodulation (670 Nm) Open
Introduction: This study aimed to characterize immune and endothelial cells, myofibroblasts and pericytes, and positive cells for hedgehog proteins in late tissue repair of rats skin wounds treated with 670 nm photobiomodulation therapy (…