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Catheter-directed thrombolysis for patients with acute lower extremity deep vein thrombosis: a meta-analysis

ABSTRACT Objectives: To evaluate case series studies that quantitatively assess the effects of catheter-directed thrombolysis (CDT) and compare the efficacy of CDT and anticoagulation in patients with acute lower extremity deep vein thrombosis (DVT). Methods: Relevant databases, including PubMed, Emb...

Serious games as an educational strategy to control childhood obesity: a systematic literature review

ABSTRACT Objectives: to identify in the literature the efficacy of serious games to improve knowledge for and/or behavioral changes among overweight or obese children. Method: Systematic Literature Review. The Cochrane Systematic Reviews Handbook was used. The studies were collected from the following ...

Intestinal microbiota changes after solid organ transplantation: a systematic review

Clin. biomed. res; 38 (1), 2018
Introduction: The intestinal microbiota may undergo changes after solid organ transplantation. The purpose of this systematic review was to characterize the intestinal microbiota of patients undergoing solid organ transplantation. Methods: MEDLINE, EMBASE and Cochrane Library databases were searched from...

Enmascaramiento en las mesioclusiones
Camouflage in mesiocclusions

Se analiza la difícil tarea de decidir, por parte del especialista, un camuflaje ortodóncico en aquellos pacientes con mesioclusiones verdaderas que no aceptan un tratamiento donde se realice cirugía ortognática. Cuál debe ser el límite que nos impone el caso clínico para poder tomar la decisión ...

The maxillary lateral incisor in the rehabilitation of cleft lip and palate

J. appl. oral sci; 26 (), 2018
Abstract Objective This study analyzed the maintenance of lateral incisors in the dental rehabilitation of individuals with cleft lip and palate. Material and Methods The study was conducted on a tertiary craniofacial center and comprised retrospective analysis of panoramic and periapical radiographs o...

Randomized clinical trial of encapsulated and hand-mixed glass-ionomer ART restorations: one-year follow-up

J. appl. oral sci; 26 (), 2018
Abstract Objective This prospective, randomized, split-mouth clinical trial evaluated the clinical performance of conventional glass ionomer cement (GIC; Riva Self-Cure, SDI), supplied in capsules or in powder/liquid kits and placed in Class I cavities in permanent molars by the Atraumatic Restorative T...

Evaluation of photobiomodulation therapy associated with guided bone regeneration in critical size defects. In vivo study

J. appl. oral sci; 26 (), 2018
Abstract The repair of bone defects raises the interest of investigators in several health specialties. Grafting techniques with bone substitutes and laser therapies have been investigated to replace autogenous bone and accelerate the bone healing process. Objective To evaluate the effect of photobiomod...

A SERM increasing the expression of the osteoblastogenesis and mineralization-related proteins and improving quality of bone tissue in an experimental model of osteoporosis

J. appl. oral sci; 26 (), 2018
Abstract Raloxifene is an antiresorptive drug, selective estrogen receptor modulator (SERM) used in the treatment of osteoporosis. Objective To evaluate proteins related to bone repair at the peri-implant bone in a rat model of osteoporosis treated with raloxifene. Material and Methods 72 rats were div...

Neurosensory analysis of tooth sensitivity during at-home dental bleaching: a randomized clinical trial

J. appl. oral sci; 26 (), 2018
Abstract Objective The objective of this study was to evaluate dental sensitivity using visual analogue scale, a Computerized Visual Analogue Scale (CoVAS) and a neurosensory analyzer (TSA II) during at-home bleaching with 10% carbamide peroxide, with and without potassium oxalate. Materials and Method...

Preemptive use of etodolac on tooth sensitivity after in-office bleaching: a randomized clinical trial

J. appl. oral sci; 26 (), 2018
Abstract Purpose: This study determined the effectiveness of the preemptive administration of etodolac on risk and intensity of tooth sensitivity and the bleaching effect caused by in-office bleaching using 35% hydrogen peroxide. Material and methods: Fifty patients were selected for this tripleblind, ...