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Journal of maxillofacial and oral surgery

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Serum Concentration of MMP-9 as a Predictive Biomarker for the Progression of Oral Cancer.

Journal of maxillofacial and oral surgery
BACKGROUND: Oral cancer is the most prominent cancer subtype among all head and neck cancers, the incidence and prevalence of which has been consistently increasing in past years around the globe. At advanced stages, oral cancer imparts significant m...

Is the Prevalence of Vitamin D deficiency in Patients with Temporomandibular Disorder Higher than Healthy Control Group?

Journal of maxillofacial and oral surgery
PURPOSE: Vitamin D plays an essential role in subchondral bone, cartilage, and periarticular muscle. This study aims to assess the prevalence of vitamin D deficiency in temporomandibular disorder (TMD) patients.

A Study on Metabolic, Nutritional and Biochemical Profile of Tobacco Users With and Without Oral Precancer Lesions.

Journal of maxillofacial and oral surgery
INTRODUCTION: The tobacco use and the dietary intake/levels of vitamin C and E, and the trace elements, iron, copper, zinc, and selenium are interrelated with the development of oral precancer. These micronutrients are necessary for maintaining good ...