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Oral Pathology and Oral Biology: Recent submissions

  • Effect of 2-methoxyestradiol treatment on early- and late-stage breast cancer progression in a mouse model 
    Peta, Kimberly Thando; Durandt, Chrisna; Van Heerden, M.B. (Marlene); Joubert, Anna Margaretha; Pepper, Michael Sean; Ambele, Melvin Anyasi (Wiley, 2023-10)
    The prevalence of breast cancer (BC) continues to increase and is the leading cause of cancer deaths in many countries. Numerous in vitro and in vivo studies have demonstrated that 2‐methoxyestradiol (2‐ME) has ...
  • Acinic cell carcinoma of the oral and maxillofacial region : an international multicenter study 
    Kirschnick, Laura Borges; Silveira, Felipe Martins; Schuch, Lauren Frenzel; Vasconcelos, Ana Carolina Uchoa; Gomes, Ana Paula; Dos Santos, Jean Nunes; Santana, Dandara Andrade; Fonseca, Felipe Paiva; Mesquita, Ricardo Alves; De Mendonça, Elismauro Francisco; Sousa-Neto, Sebastiao Silverio; Pontes, Helder Antonio Rebelo; Robinson, Liam; Van Heerden, Willem Francois Petrus; Carlos-Bregni, Roman; Tager, Elena Maria Jose Roman; Da Silva, Luan Cesar; Zanella, Virgílio Gonzales; Rivero, Luis Fernando; Bittencourt, Raquel; Martins, Marco Antonio Trevizani; Lopes, Marcio Ajudarte; Wagner, Vivian Petersen; Vargas, Pablo Agustin; Martins, Manoela Domingues (University of Sao Paolo, 2023)
    The aim of this study was to describe the prevalence, clinicopathological, and prognostic features of acinic cell carcinoma (AciCC) of the oral and maxillofacial region. AciCC cases were retrospectively retrieved from 11 ...
  • The histology and growth rate of Nile crocodile (Crocodylus niloticus) claws 
    Myburgh, Albert; Myburgh, Jan G.; Steyl, Johan Christian Abraham; Downs, Colleen T.; Botha, Hannes; Robinson, Liam; Woodborne, Stephan (Wiley, 2023-10)
    The histology and growth of reptilian and crocodilian claws (ungues) have been extensively studied; however, Nile crocodile (Crocodylus niloticus) claws have not received adequate attention. Furthermore, age estimations ...
  • The uniqueness of the human dentition revisited : a logical approach to the current impasse 
    Bernitz, Herman (PKP Publishing Services Network, 2023-12)
    No abstract available.
  • A cone-beam computed tomography study of canalis sinuosus and its accessory canals in a South African population 
    Beckenstrater, Michael A.; Gamieldien, Mohamed Yasin; Smit, Chane; Buchanan, Glynn Dale (Springer, 2024-07)
    OBJECTIVES : Canalis sinuosus (CS) is a clinically relevant structure in the anterior maxilla. The present study aimed to determine the prevalence and distribution of CS and its accessory canals (ACs) in the South African ...
  • Race in health research : considerations for researchers and research ethics committees 
    Van Staden, Werdie; Nienaber, A.; Rossouw, T.; Turner, Astrid Chrisilda; Filmalter, Cecilia Jacoba; Nel, Jan Gert; Bapela, S.; Beetge, Mia-Michaela; Blumenthal, Ryan; Castelyn, Camille De Villebois; De Witt-Jordaan, T.W. (Wilma); Dlagnekova, Antonia; Kotze, Carla; Mangwane, S.; Napoles, Lizeka; Somers, R.; Sykes, Leanne M.; Van Zyl, W.B.; Venter, Marietjie; Uys, Andre; Warren, Nichola (South African Medical Association, 2023-04)
    This article provides ethical guidance on using race in health research as a variable or in defining the study population. To this end, a plain, non-exhaustive checklist is provided for researchers and research ethics ...
  • The radiologic progression of ameloblastomas 
    Merbold, Lene; Smit, Chane; Ker-Fox, Jason (Health and Medical Publishing Group, 2023-05-31)
    BACKGROUND : In developing countries, many diagnosed cases of ameloblastoma (AB) have a significant delay in receiving treatment because of patient factors and healthcare facility constraints. OBJECTIVES : The radiologic ...
  • Metric evaluation of the anterior nasal spine to estimate sex and population group in South African individuals 
    Davidson, Christy Lana; De Klerk, Johan; Matejovsky, Zina; Fabris-Rotelli, Inger Nicolette; Uys, Andre (Springer, 2024-05)
    INTRODUCTION : The anterior nasal spine is a pointed, midline projection of the maxilla. This bony structure dictates the overlying soft tissues providing the phenotypic features of the nose and upper lip and determines ...
  • Distribution and frequency of salivary gland tumours : an international multicenter study 
    Alsanie, Ibrahim; Rajab, Shahad; Cottom, Hannah; Adegun, Oluyori; Agarwal, Reshma; Jay, Amrita; Graham, Laura; James, Jacqueline; Barrett, A. William; Van Heerden, Willem Francois Petrus; De Vito, Mariano; Canesso, Alessandra; Adisa, Akinyele Olumuyiwa; Akinshipo, Abdul-Warith Olaitan; Ajayi, Oluseyi Folake; Nwoga, Mark Chukwuemeka; Okwuosa, Chukwubuzor Udokwu; Omitola, Olufemi Gbenga; Orikpete, Efetobo Victor; Soluk-Tekkesin, Merva; Bello, Ibrahim O.; Qannam, Ahmed; Gonzalez, Wilfredo; Perez-de-Oliveira, Maria Eduarda; Santos-Silva, Alan Roger; Vargas, Pablo Agustin; Toh, Eu-Wing; Khurram, Syed Ali (Springer, 2022-12)
    BACKGROUND : Salivary gland tumours (SGT) are a relatively rare group of neoplasms with a wide range of histopathological appearance and clinical features. To date, most of the epidemiological studies on salivary gland ...
  • Comparative molecular genetics of odontogenic keratocysts in sporadic and syndromic patients 
    Ambele, Melvin Anyasi; Robinson, Liam; Van Heerden, M.B. (Marlene); Pepper, Michael Sean; Van Heerden, Willem Francois Petrus (Elsevier, 2023-01)
    Odontogenic keratocysts (OKCs) are common cysts of odontogenic origin that usually occur as a single nonsyndromic cyst in isolation (sporadic) or as syndromic multiple cysts as a manifestation of naevoid basal cell carcinoma ...
  • Dental radiographic superimposition : an exciting addition to the forensic odontology armamentarium 
    Robinson, Liam; Smit, Chane; Bernitz, Herman (Elsevier, 2022-09)
    Forensic odontology plays an important role in the identification of severely decomposed or carbonised corpses, particularly when conventional identification methods fail. This case report highlights the use of dental ...
  • MutSα expression predicts a lower disease-free survival in malignant salivary gland tumors : an immunohistochemical study 
    Do Amaral-Silva, Gleyson Kleber; Dias, Laryssa Moura; Mariz, Bruno Augusto Linhares Almeida; Fonseca, Felipe Paiva; Rangel, Ana Lúcia Carrinho Ayroza; Zanella, Virgílio Gonzales; Castilho, Rogerio Moraes; Martins, Manoela Domingues; Vargas, Pablo A; Wagner, Vivian Petersen (Medicina Oral, Patologia Oral y Cirugia Bucal, 2022-03)
    BACKGROUND : Appropriate DNA replication is vital to maintain cell integrity at the genomic level. Malfunction on DNA repair mechanisms can have implications related to tumor behavior. Our aim was to evaluate the ...
  • Internal carotid artery calcifications in a South African population : a CBCT imaging study 
    Uys, Andre; Mavuso, Diana S. (Wiley, 2022-11)
    BACKGROUND : Stroke is the second leading cause of death globally and account for 25,000 deaths annually in South Africa. Both medial and intimal located intracranial internal carotid artery (iICA) calcifications are ...
  • MicroRNA interrelated epithelial mesenchymal transition (EMT) in glioblastoma 
    Setlai, Botle Precious; Hull, Rodney; Reis, Rui Manuel; Agbor, Cyril; Ambele, Melvin Anyasi; Mulaudzi, Thanyani Victor; Dlamini, Zodwa (MDPI, 2022-01-27)
    MicroRNAs (miRNA) are small non-coding RNAs that are 20–23 nucleotides in length, functioning as regulators of oncogenes or tumor suppressor genes. They are molecular modulators that regulate gene expression by suppressing ...
  • Clinicoradiological spectrum of primary aneurysmal bone cysts of the maxillofacial region : a series of 31 cases 
    Smit, Chane; Robinson, Liam; Tager, Elena Roman; Roza, Ana Luiza Oliveira Correa; Rocha, Andre Caroli; Santos-Silva, Alan Roger; Vargas, Pablo Agustin; Romanach, Mario Jose; Fonseca, Felipe Paiva; Carlos, Roman; Van Heerden, Willem Francois Petrus (British Institute of Radiology, 2022-07)
    OBJECTIVES : The aim of the current study was to analyse the demographic, clinical and radiological features of primary aneurysmal bone cysts (ABCs) involving the maxillofacial region. METHODS : Histologically confirmed ...
  • Determinants of dental pulp stem cell heterogeneity 
    Nel, Sulette; Durandt, Chrisna; Murdoch, Candice; Pepper, Michael Sean (Elsevier, 2022-10)
    INTRODUCTION : The aim of this review is to provide a narrative review on the determinants of dental pulp stem cell (DPSC) heterogeneity that may affect the regenerative properties of these cells. METHODS : PubMed, Scopus, ...
  • Keratoameloblastoma: a report of seven new cases and review of literature 
    Robinson, Liam; Smit, Chane; Fonseca, Felipe Paiva; Abrahao, Aline Correa; Romanach, Mario Jose; Khurram, Syed Ali; Hunter, K.D. (Keith); Speight, Paul M.; Van Heerden, Willem Francois Petrus (Springer, 2022-12)
    BACKGROUND : Keratoameloblastoma (KA) is an uncommon and controversial variant of ameloblastoma exhibiting central keratinisation. Due to their rarity, there is limited information in the literature on their clinical, ...
  • A systematic review of 3D scanners and computer assisted analyzes of bite marks : searching for improved analysis methods during the Covid-19 pandemic 
    Vilborn, Piret; Bernitz, Herman (Springer, 2022-01)
    The global Covid-19 pandemic has forced forensic dentists to improve infection control methods. This search investigated the practical utilization of different 3D scanners to record and to analyze bite marks in the skin- ...
  • The “hypopigmented” bitemark : a clinical and histologic appraisal 
    Robinson, Liam; Bunn, Belinda Kathleen; Blumenthal, Ryan; Bernitz, Herman (Springer, 2023-01)
    So-called “hypopigmented” bitemark patterns, commonly seen but not limited to dark skinned individuals, can be of value in forensic investigations. The process of aging bitemarks observed on skin is controversial and without ...
  • Frozen sections in head and neck surgery and the impact of intraoperative analysis on final resection margins : an institutional study 
    Kungoane, Tsholofelo; Robinson, Liam; Madiba, Thomas Khomotjo (South African Dental Association, 2022-02)
    BACKGROUND : Frozen section (FS) analysis is an indispensable tool for intraoperative patient management. AIMS : To assess the utilisation of head and neck FS analysis, with a particular focus on the concordance rate between ...