Prediction Models for Oral Health-Related Quality of Life in Patients with Temporomandibular Joint Osteoarthritis 1 and 6 Months After Arthrocentesis with Hyaluronic Acid Injections.

Aims: To develop models for prognostic prediction of oral health-related quality of life (OHRQoL) for patients with temporomandibular joint osteoarthritis (TMJ OA) at 1- and 6-month follow-ups after arthrocentesis treatment with hyaluronic acid (HA) injections once a week for 4 weeks.

Methods: From a cohort of 522 adult patients with TMJ OA treated with arthrocentesis with HA injections, 510 and 463 adult patients were included in the 1- and 6-month follow-ups, respectively. Patient characteristics and history, clinical examinations, and questionnaires were recorded as potential predictors at start of treatment, and all patients underwent an identical treatment protocol.

Clinical Outcome of Sodium Hyaluronate Injection into the Superior and Inferior Joint Space for Osteoarthritis of the Temporomandibular Joint Evaluated by Cone-Beam Computed Tomography: A Retrospective Study of 51 Patients and 56 Joints.

BACKGROUND The aim of this study was to determine the clinical effects of sodium hyaluronate injection into the superior and inferior joint space for osteoarthritis of the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) and to evaluate the joint changes using cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT). MATERIAL AND METHODS A retrospective observational clinical study included 51 patients and 56 TMJs, with a diagnosis of osteoarthritis. All patients received sodium hyaluronate injections into the superior and inferior TMJ joint spaces (articular cavities).

Periodontal therapy for the management of cardiovascular disease in patients with chronic periodontitis.

Background: There is an association between chronic periodontitis and cardiovascular disease (CVD). However, it is not known whether periodontal therapy could prevent or manage CVD in patients with chronic periodontitis.

Objectives: The objective of this systematic review was to investigate the effects of periodontal therapy in preventing the occurrence of, and management or recurrence of, CVD in patients with chronic periodontitis.

Glucosamine oral administration as an adjunct to hyaluronic acid injection in treating temporomandibular joint osteoarthritis.

Objective: To investigate the therapeutic effect of oral glucosamine (GS) as an adjunct to hyaluronic acid (HA) injection on patients with temporomandibular joint osteoarthritis (TMJ OA).

Methods: In this clinical trial, 136 participants, diagnosed as TMJ OA clinically and radiographically, were enrolled and randomized into two groups (group GS + HA: oral GS + HA injection; group placebo + HA: oral placebo + HA injection). Pain, maximum interincisal mouth opening (MMO), the levels of IL-1β, IL-6, and TGF-β in TMJ synovial were defined as the outcome measurements and conducted before operation, and at 1-month and 1-year follow-up.

Rubber dam isolation for restorative treatment in dental patients.

Background: Successful restorations in dental patients depend largely on the effective control of moisture and microbes during the procedure. The rubber dam technique has been one of the most widely used isolation methods in dental restorative treatments. The evidence on the effects of rubber dam usage on the longevity of dental restorations is conflicting.

WITHDRAWN: Arthrocentesis and lavage for treating temporomandibular joint disorders.

The Cochrane Oral Health Group withdrew this review as of Issue 12, 2015. The review is out of date and does not meet current Cochrane methodological standards. It will be superseded by a new Cochrane review on Surgical interventions for managing temporomandibular disorders.

[Application of peer-assisted learning in evidence-based dentistry teaching].

Purpose: To explore the effects of peer-assisted learning (PAL) for evidence-based dentistry (EBD) teaching.

Methods: Four hundred and eleven students who attended EBD class were randomly classified into PAL group (n=75) and traditional teaching group (n=326) via a ratio of 1:5. Students in traditional teaching group received traditional theoretical teaching; while PAL group received traditional theoretical teaching and group study with tutors introduced and finished study protocols given by the teachers.

Interventions for the treatment of Frey's syndrome.

Background: Frey's syndrome is a rare disorder, the symptoms of which include sweating, flushing and warming over the preauricular and temporal areas following a gustatory stimulus. It often occurs in patients who have undergone parotidectomy, submandibular gland surgery, radical neck dissection, infection and traumatic injury in the parotid region, and is caused by the aberrant regrowth of facial autonomic nerve fibres. Currently there are several options used to treat patients with Frey's syndrome; for example, the topical application of anticholinergics and antiperspirants, and the intradermal injection of botulinum toxin.

[Study on the influence of psychological factors in developing manifestations of temporomandibular disorders].

Purpose: To determine whether psychological factors be a risk of temporomandibular disorders (TMDs) or not.

Methods: A case-control study was carried out in 100 patients with TMD and 100 controls without TMD. A self-rating anxiety scale (SAS) and self-rating depression scale (SDS) were used as the instruments to evaluate tendencies of anxiety and depression.

Periodontal therapy for the management of cardiovascular disease in patients with chronic periodontitis.

Background: There is an association between chronic periodontitis and cardiovascular disease (CVD). However, it is not known whether periodontal therapy could prevent or manage CVD in patients with chronic periodontitis.

Objectives: The objective of this systematic review was to investigate the effects of periodontal therapy in preventing the occurrence of, and management or recurrence of, CVD in patients with chronic periodontitis.

Correlation between bony changes measured with cone beam computed tomography and clinical dysfunction index in patients with temporomandibular joint osteoarthritis.

Objectives: To investigate the correlation between clinical dysfunction index (Di) and condylar bony changes, glenoid fossa bony changes and joint space changes.

Methods: Clinical data and cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) images of 240 patients with temporomandibular joint osteoarthritis (TMJ OA) were analyzed. The patients were assigned a score of Helkimo's clinical Di ranging from 1 to 25 and thereafter divided into 3 groups by the degree of Helkimo's Di.

A survey on oral care practices for ventilator-assisted patients in intensive care units in 3A hospitals of mainland China.

Oral hygiene is a critical element of patient care, particularly among patients who need ventilator-assisted equipment. The objective of this study was to explore the current status of oral care practices, attitudes, education and knowledge among intensive care unit (ICU) nurses caring for ventilator-assisted patients in 3A hospitals in mainland China. To achieve this aim, an 18-item self-assessment questionnaire was mailed to head ICU nurses in 189 Grade 3A hospitals.

Evaluation of arthrocentesis with hyaluronic acid injection plus oral glucosamine hydrochloride for temporomandibular joint osteoarthritis in oral-health-related quality of life.

Objectives: To evaluate the changes in oral-health-related quality of life (OHRQoL) in patients with temporomandibular joint osteoarthritis (TMJ-OA) who underwent five weekly hyaluronic acid injections together with oral glucosamine hydrochloride for three months.

Materials And Methods: This prospective observational study included 211 consecutive patients who completed the Chinese version of the 14-item Oral Health Impact Profile (OHIP-C14) before treatment (T0), and at first month (T1), third month (T2), and sixth month (T3) after the first injection.

Results: Significant changes in the summary scores on OHIP-C14 were observed during follow-up (P < 0.

Efficacy and safety of mepivacaine compared with lidocaine in local anaesthesia in dentistry: a meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials.

The objective of the study was to assess the efficacy and safety of mepivacaine compared with lidocaine used in local anaesthesia in dentistry. Medline, Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials, EMBASE, Chinese BioMedical Literature Database, China National Knowledge Infrastructure and WHO International Clinical Trials Registry Platform were searched electronically. Relevant journals and references of studies included were hand-searched for randomised controlled trials comparing mepivacaine with lidocaine in terms of efficacy and safety.

WITHDRAWN: Hyaluronate for temporomandibular joint disorders.

This review has been withdrawn from publication because it is out of date and does not meet the current methodological standards of The Cochrane Collaboration. The editorial group responsible for this previously published document have withdrawn it from publication.

Oral hygiene care for critically ill patients to prevent ventilator-associated pneumonia.

Background: Ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP) is defined as pneumonia developing in persons who have received mechanical ventilation for at least 48 hours. VAP is a potentially serious complication in these patients who are already critically ill. Oral hygiene care (OHC), using either a mouthrinse, gel, toothbrush, or combination, together with aspiration of secretions may reduce the risk of VAP in these patients.

Arginine-containing toothpastes for dentin hypersensitivity: systematic review and meta-analysis.

Objective: Arginine-containing toothpastes are a promising new treatment for dentin hypersensitivity (DH), which afflicts a considerable number of patients. However, there have to date been only individual studies. We aim to present an overview of the clinical evidence in order to determine trends and establish firmer conclusions regarding the use of arginine-containing toothpastes for management of DH.

[Assessment of reliability and validity of assessment of multiple systematic reviews in Chinese systematic reviews on stomatology].

Objective: To measure the agreement, reliability and validity of assessment of multiple systematic reviews (AMSTAR) to assess Chinese systematic reviews on stomatology.

Methods: A comprehensive electronic search was made through Chinese BioMedical Literature Database, VIP Database for Chinese Technical Periodicals and China National Knowledge Infrastructure electronically on March 1st 2011 together with handsearch through 19 stomatological journals to identify published Chinese systematic reviews on stomatology. Each systematic review was assessed by two reviewers with overview quality assessment questionnaire (OQAQ) and AMSTAR.

[Quality assessment on reports of randomized controlled trials of oral and maxillofacial surgery in China].

Objective: To evaluate the report quality of randomized controlled trials (RCT) of oral and maxillofacial surgery in China during 2000-2009.

Methods: A comprehensive electronic search was carried out through Chinese Biomedical Literature Database (CBM), VIP Database for Chinese Technical Periodicals (VIP) and China National Knowledge Infrastructure (CNKI), and 19 kinds of journals of stomatology in China were also hand-searched. We identified RCT published between 2000 and 2009, and classified into oral and maxillofacial surgery and labeled "random" and assessed the quality of these reports using the consolidated standards of reporting trials (CONSORT) statement.

Graft for prevention of Frey syndrome after parotidectomy: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.

Purpose: To detect the effect and safety of different types of grafts for the prevention of Frey syndrome after parotidectomy.

Materials And Methods: The following data bases were searched electronically: MEDLINE (using OVID, from 1948 to July 2011), Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials (CENTRAL, issue 2, 2011), EMBASE (available from: http://embase.com, 1984 to July 2011), World Health Organization International Clinical Trials Registry Platform (July 2011), Chinese BioMedical Literature Database (1978 to July 2011), and the China National Knowledge Infrastructure (1994 to July 2011).

[Assessment of reporting quality of randomized controlled trial related to dentine hypersensitivity].

Objective: To assess the reporting quality of randomized controlled trials (RCT) related to dentine hypersensitivity which were published between 2000 and 2009 in nineteen Chinese stomatological journals, learn the current status and the influence factors of reporting quality of the dentine hypersensitivity RCT, and determine whether they can provide high quality evidence clinically.

Methods: A handsearching of nineteen Chinese stomatological journals to identify dentine hypersensitivity RCT which were published between 2000 and 2009 and labeled "random". Assess the reporting quality of these RCT by Consolidated Standards of Reporting Trials (CONSORT) statement and then analyze the influence factors of reporting quality by univariate and multivariate analyses.

Ultrasonography for detection of disc displacement of temporomandibular joint: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Purpose: To assess the diagnostic efficacy of ultrasonography in detecting disc displacement of the temporomandibular joint.

Materials And Methods: MEDLINE (using OVID, 1950 to April 2011), EMBASE (1980 to April 2011), and the Chinese Biomedical Literature Database (1978 to April 2011) were searched electronically. In addition, relevant journals and reference lists of the included studies were manually searched for any eligible studies on diagnostic accuracy.

[Positron emission tomography/computed tomography for detecting cervical nodule metastases of oral and maxillofacial cancer].

Objective: To evaluate the accuracy of positron emission tomography (PET)/computed tomography (CT) for detecting cervical nodule metastases of oral and maxillofacial cancer.

Methods: Diagnostic test accuracy studies assessing the accuracy of PET/CT in diagnosis of cervical metastases of oral and maxillofacial cancer were retrieved from the databases of CBM, Medline (OVID) and EMBASE (searched on Dec. 13th, 2010) and manual searching of 19 dental journals in Chinese.

[Glucosamine hydrochloride combined with hyaluronate for temporomandibular joint osteoarthritis: a primary report of randomized controlled trial].

Objective: To investigate effectiveness and safety of combined treatment with glucosamine hydrochloride orally and hyaluronate intraarticularly in patients with temporomandibular joint osteoarthritis.

Methods: Twenty eight participants who were diagnosed as temporomandibular joint osteoarthritis were randomly allocated to intervention and control groups (n = 14). The former received oral glucosamine hydrochloride (each day 1.