Uptake and kinetics of 5-aminolevulinic acid in oral squamous cell carcinoma
Abstract Photodynamic diagnosis (PDD) is a form of cancer detection based on the administration of an exogenous photo-activated compound that accumulates in malignant cells, followed by appropriate photo irradiation. The…
Sensory purinergic receptor P2X 3is elevated in burning mouth syndrome
Abstract Recent studies show that P2X 3 may play a role in neuropathic pain, including orofacial pain. Burning mouth syndrome (BMS) is a chronic neuropathic pain condition affecting 0.6–12% of…
Changes in peripheral blood lymphocyte phenotypes distribution in patients with oral cancer/oral leukoplakia in Taiwan
Abstract Oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC) is common in many Asian countries. The immunopathogenesis of OSCC is unclear. The authors analyzed the lymphocyte subtypes and surface activation markers in healthy…
Transgingival lag-screw osteosynthesis of alveolar process fracture
Abstract Fracture of the alveolar process is a common injury. In some cases, traditional fixation may not be possible. The teeth needed for splinting or mandibulo-maxillary fixation may be missing….
Synovial chondromatosis of the temporomandibular joint: a case description with systematic literature review
Abstract Synovial chondromatosis (SC) of the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) is a rare disease characterized by the presence of calcified loose bodies within the joint, and few systematically gathered data are…
Pseudodysplastic epithelial artefacts associated with oral mucosa CO 2laser excision: an assessment of margin status
Abstract Using a CO 2 laser beam for biopsy is compromised by thermal cytological artefacts that could be critical when assessing dysplastic changes, as they may simulate cytological atypia. This…
Effects of myogenous facial pain on muscle activity of head and neck
Abstract This study evaluated the effects of visual input on surface electromyography (sEMG) of some stomathognatic and neck muscles (anterior temporalis, masseter, anterior digastric and sternocleidomastoid muscles) in patients experiencing…
Occurrence and types of dental injuries among patients with maxillofacial fractures
Abstract The aim of this retrospective study was to clarify the occurrence and types of dental injuries in 389 patients who had been diagnosed with facial fractures, and to analyze…
