Browsing Research Articles (Oral Pathology and Oral Biology) by Title

Browsing Research Articles (Oral Pathology and Oral Biology) by Title

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  • Maxillofacial Radiology 193 : bridging analogue and digital imaging in occlusal radiography 
    Nel, Chané; Yakoob, Zarah (South African Dental Association, 2021-09)
    No abstract available.
  • 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)
    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 ...
  • Microscopic diversity in oral Kaposi sarcoma 
    Bunn, Belinda Kathleen; Carvalho, Marianne De Vasconcelos; Louw, Melanie; Vargas, Pablo Agustin; Van Heerden, Willem Francois Petrus (Elsevier, 2013-02)
    Kaposi sarcoma is the most common HIV-associated neoplasm, frequently presenting and highlight the histomorphological spectrum of oral Kaposi sarcoma. One hundred and thirty-five cases diagnosed between 1990 and 2011 were ...
  • Minimally invasive management of a labial talon cusp : clinical review and case report 
    Potgieter, Nicoline; Davidson, Christy Lana; Middleton, I. (South African Dental Association, 2019)
    This case report presents the management of a rare occurrence of a labial talon cusp on a permanent maxillary lateral incisor. The buccal projection was reduced with a minimally invasive approach, with the aim of ...
  • Mixed adenoneuroendocrine carcinoma of the tongue arising within a congenital enteric cyst 
    Ligthelm, Louis J.; Bunn, Belinda Kathleen; Raubenheimer, E.J. (Erich); Van Heerden, Willem Francois Petrus (Wiley, 2018-05)
    BACKGROUND : Primary intestinal‐type adenocarcinoma of the tongue is rare. This represents the first reported case of a primary mixed adenoneuroendocrine carcinoma (MANEC) of the tongue arising within a congenital enteric ...
  • Molecular and histological association between Candida albicans from oral soft tissue and carious dentine of HIV-positive children 
    Blignaut, Elaine; Van Heerden, Willem Francois Petrus (Springer, 2015-10)
    Candida albicans and caries are frequently investigated among healthy and immunosuppressed individuals. The objective of this study was to demonstrate the presence of C. albicans on both oral soft and hard tissue and to ...
  • Molecular profile of tongue cancer in an 18-year-old female patient with no recognizable risk factor 
    Ambele, Melvin Anyasi; Pepper, Michael Sean; Van Heerden, Marlene B.; Van Heerden, Willem Francois Petrus (Wiley Open Access, 2019-06)
    BACKGROUND : The occurrence of oral tongue squamous cell carcinoma (TSCC) in nonsmoking young adults, especially females, has increased. Yet, there is no clear evidence to support the existence of any single determinant. ...
  • Mouthwash : a review for South African health care workers 
    Van Zyl, Andre W.; Van Heerden, Willem Francois Petrus (OpenJournals Publishing, 2010-03)
    Many conditions within the oral cavity require the use of a mouthwash. This can vary from breath fresheners to treatment of life threatening secondary infections such as oral mucositis in patients undergoing bone marrow ...
  • Mucoepidermoid carcinoma with metaplastic bone formation—a deceptive radiological presentation 
    Nel, Chane; Robinson, Liam; Van Heerden, Willem Francois Petrus (Wiley, 2022-11)
    Mucoepidermoid carcinoma (MEC) is one of the most common primary salivary gland malignancies in both children and adults. MECs containing calcifications are rare, but well described in the literature. In contrast, there ...
  • Multiple adenomatoid odontogenic tumours associated with eight impacted teeth 
    Nel, Chane; Uys, Andre; Robinson, Liam; Van Heerden, Willem Francois Petrus (Springer, 2021-04)
    Adenomatoid odontogenic tumour (AOT) is a benign tumour that arises from odontogenic epithelial remnants. AOTs usually present as innocuous lesions with limited growth potential. Multiple AOTs are frequently reported in ...
  • 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 ...
  • The need for communication between clinicians and pathologists in the context of oral and maxillofacial diseases 
    Perez-de-Oliveira, Maria Eduarda; Van Heerden, Willem Francois Petrus; Motta, Ana Carolina Fragoso; Rodrigues-Fernandes, Carla Isabelly; Romanach, Mario Jose; Agostini, Michelle; Gueiros, Luiz Alcino Monteiro; Vargas, Pablo Agustin; Lopes, Marcio Ajudarte; Ribeiro, Ana Carolina Prado; Brandao, Thaís Bianca; De Almeida, Oslei Paes; Khurram, Syed Ali; Santos-Silva, Alan Roger (Brazilian Oral Research, 2022-01)
    Good communication between clinicians and pathologists is a vital element in the diagnostic process, and poor communication can adversely affect patient care. There is a lack of research about communication in diagnostic ...
  • Occupational health and safety in radiographic film processing in Limpopo Province 
    Motiang, K.P. (Khomotso); Chelule, P.K. (South African Society of Occupational Medicine (SASOM), 2017-01)
    BACKGROUND : Radiographic film processing chemicals contain hazardous substances which are known irritants, sensitisers, corrosives, carcinogens and endocrine disruptors. Radiology personnel have reported serious adverse ...
  • Odontogenic tumors and lesions treated in a single specialist oral and maxillofacial pathology unit in the United Kingdom in 1992–2016 
    Siriwardena, Bogahawatte Samarakoon Mudiyanselage Samadarani; Crane, Hannah; O'Neill, Niall; Abdelkarim, Rasha; Brierley, Daniel J.; Franklin, Christopher D.; Farthing, Paula M.; Speight, Paul M.; Hunter, K.D. (Keith) (Elsevier, 2019-02)
    OBJECTIVES : Odontogenic tumors (ODTs) are a heterogeneous group of lesions derived from elements of tooth-forming tissues. No detailed data on the incidence of odontogenic tumors in the United Kingdom have been published. ...
  • Odontoma-like tumours of squirrel elodont incisors - elodontomas 
    Boy, Sonja Catharina; Steenkamp, Gerhardus (Elsevier, 2006-07)
    Since 2003, nine squirrels were presented at a South African veterinary dental practice with lesions in the maxilla consistent with the clinical, radiological and histological features of odontomas as described in prairie ...
  • Oral malodour 
    Van Zyl, Andre W.; Fourie, Jeanine; Van Heerden, Willem Francois Petrus (South African Academy of Family Practice/Primary Care, 2011-07)
    Oral malodour may affect up to three billion people worldwide, with millions of dollars spent on treatment. Halitosis is often used synonymously, but oral malodour is the preferred term for any bad breath emanating from ...
  • Oral manifestations of viral infections 
    Van Heerden, Willem Francois Petrus (Medpharm Publishers, 2006-09)
    Examination of the oral cavity is an integral part of every clinical examination. The clinical presentation of various viral conditions is discussed in this article and will provide the family practitioner with an up to ...
  • Oral medicine case book 40 : Oral histoplasmosis 
    Stander, S.; Molatjana, R.E.; Dreyer, W.P.; Marnewick, J.C. (Johan); Afrogheh, A.; Schubert, P.T.; Hille, J. (South African Dental Association, 2012-06)
    No abstract available.
  • Oral medicine case book 59 : Syphilis of the oral mucosa 
    Bunn, Belinda Kathleen; Marnewick, J.C. (Johan); Van Zyl, Andre W.; Van Heerden, Willem Francois Petrus (South African Dental Association, 2014-05)
    A 35-year-old male patient presented to the Oral Medicine Clinic complaining of painful oral ulcers of six weeks duration. The patient was a non-smoker and did not report any additional medical history of clinical significance.
  • Oral medicine case book 62 : CREST syndrome 
    Bunn, Belinda Kathleen; Van Zyl, Andre W.; Rahman, L.; Van Heerden, Willem Francois Petrus (South African Dental Association, 2014-08)
    A 42-year-old female patient presented to the Department of Periodontics and Oral Medicine, with a main complaint of labial gingival recession on tooth 41. A comprehensive periodontal examination was performed with no ...