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Quality of life after surgical excision followed by radiotherapy for cancer of the tongue and floor of the mouth: evaluation of 78 patients
(Churchill Livingstone, Edinburgh, 1999)
The aim of this study was to evaluate the quality of life of 78 patients treated for cancer of the tongue and the floor of the mouth, by subjective impressions and by objective assessment through different types of tests. ...
Focal cemento-osseous dysplasia in the maxilla mimicking periapical granuloma
(Mosby-Elsevier, New York, 1999)
A case of focal cemento-osseous dysplasia of the maxilla in a 19-year-old man is reported. Clinically, the lesion resembled periapical pathosis of odontogenic origin. The clinical and histopathologic features of cemento-osseous ...
Mandibular nerve block at the oval foramen using reliable landmarks: refinement of a previously described procedure
(Churchill Livingstone, Edinburgh, 2002)
The aim of this study was to improve the injection technique when blocking the mandibular nerve at the oval foramen by using consistent landmarks. The lower lateral orbital angle (LLOA) and the junction of the external ...
Speech and tongue mobility problems as a consequence of oral carcinoma resections
(Elsevier, Amsterdam, 1998)
Bacterial penetration of restored cavities
(Mosby-Elsevier, New York, 2001)
The aim of this study was to assess the quality of the marginal seals of 7 restoratives by means of a bacterial penetration test in vitro. Sixty intact premolars and third molars that were scheduled for extraction were ...
Tetraploidy in a 26-month-old girl (cytogenetic and molecular studies)
(Wiley, Hoboken, 2002)
Liveborn infants with tetraploidy are very rare in human pregnancies and usually die during the first days or months. Seven cases of liveborn infants with tetraploidy have previously been reported. Among them only two 92, ...
Articulatory function and tongue mobility after surgery followed by radiotherapy for tongue and floor of the mouth cancer patients
(Churchill Livingstone, Edinburgh, 1998)
The aim of this study was to determine which of the following factors - size of the post-excisional defect, site of the defect and type of reconstruction - influence tongue mobility and articulation disorders after treatment ...
Effectiveness of dexamethasone and low-power laser in minimizing oedema after third molar surgery: a clinical trial
(Churchill Livingstone, Edinburgh, 2007)
Postoperative oedema is common following removal of impacted lower third molars. Several types of drug therapy (corticosteroids, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, enzymes) have been tried. The aim of this study was ...
Postoperative analgesia after lower third molar surgery: contribution of the use of long-acting local anesthetics, low-power laser, and diclofenac
(Mosby Inc., 2006)
Objectives: Postoperative pain is a common phenomenon after surgical extraction of lower third molars (LTM), and its successful control is an essential part of routine oral surgery. The aims of the study were twofold: (1) ...
The influence of operator variability on adhesive cementation of fiber posts
(Quintessence Publishing Co. Inc., 2006)
Purpose: The aim of this study was to evaluate the influence of the operator's experience on the outcome of fiber post cementation using an etch-and-rinse acetone-based adhesive. Materials and Methods: Fifteen human anterior ...