Explorative study of stimulated saliva proteome in head and neck cancer patients pre- and post-treatment.

Objectives: to compare saliva proteome of patients before treatment of head and neck cancer and six months post-treatment with controls.

Design: Five dentate patients and five age and gender-matched controls were included. The stimulated salivary secretion rate was determined, and saliva was stored at -80 °C.

Oral health, dental treatment, and medication related osteonecrosis of the jaw in multiple myeloma - a longitudinal cohort study.

Objective: The objective of the present study was to investigate oral health status, oral health related quality of life, and identify risk factors associated with invasive dental treatment and medication related osteonecrosis of the jaw in patients with multiple myeloma.

Material And Methods: Patients newly diagnosed with multiple myeloma (n = 144) referred between January 2015 and September 2022 were retrospectively included. The patients underwent a thorough clinical and radiological oral examination and odontogenic infections were treated before the start of bisphosphonate treatment.

Patients with oral lichen planus display lower levels of salivary acidic glycoproteins than individuals without oral mucosal disease.

Objectives: Salivary proteins, acidic glycoproteins, and free calcium might take part in oral mucosal defence against inflammation in oral lichen planus (OLP). The study aimed to investigate whether the levels of sulfated and sialylated glycoproteins, total protein, and free calcium in saliva from patients with OLP differ from those of individuals without oral mucosal diseases.

Material And Methods: Patients diagnosed with OLP (n = 25) and two control groups without any oral mucosal disease; age- and gender-matched controls (n = 25, 65.

The effect of reconstructive techniques as treatment modality for peri-implant osseous defects - a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Objectives: The aim of this systematic review is to compare conventional peri-implant flap surgery and reconstructive surgical techniques regarding evidence of remission from peri-implantitis.

Material And Methods: Searches were made among randomized controlled trials evaluating clinical aspects and the changes in marginal bone level before and after surgical treatment of peri-implantitis, with and without bone substitute.

Results: Nine published articles and 442 patients were eligible for inclusion in the study.

Salivary levels of Osteoprotegerin and receptor activator of nuclear factor-kappa ligand during orthodontic tooth movement-A prospective pilot study.

Objectives: The aim of this study was to monitor changes in Osteoprotegerin (OPG) and receptor activator of nuclear factor-kappa ligand (RANKL) levels in the saliva during orthodontic tooth movement (OTM).

Materials And Methods: Nine healthy females (15-20 y of age) with four pre-molar extractions and fixed appliance were included. In total, 134 stimulated and 134 unstimulated saliva samples were collected: at baseline and then every 6-8 weeks at follow-up appointments during the whole orthodontic treatment.