Effect of rituximab on a salivary gland ultrasound score in primary Sjögren's syndrome: results of the TRACTISS randomised double-blind multicentre substudy

BA Fisher, CC Everett, J Rout, JL O'Dwyer… - Annals of the …, 2018 - ard.bmj.com
Objectives To compare the effects of rituximab versus placebo on salivary gland ultrasound
(SGUS) in primary Sjögren's syndrome (PSS) in a multicentre, multiobserver phase III trial …

[PDF][PDF] Computer-aided dynamic navigation: a novel method for guided endodontics

B Bun San Chong, B Manpreet Dhesi… - Quintessence …, 2019 - claronav.com
Objectives: To investigate the novel use of computer-aided dynamic navigation for guided
endodontics. Method and materials: Dental casts were fabricated from sets of extracted …

Cone beam CT in orthodontics: the current picture

J Makdissi - International orthodontics, 2013 - Elsevier
The introduction of cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) technology to dentistry and
orthodontics revolutionized the diagnosis, treatment and monitoring of orthodontic patients …

Anatomical relationship between mental foramen, mandibular teeth and risk of nerve injury with endodontic treatment

BS Chong, K Gohil, R Pawar, J Makdissi - Clinical oral investigations, 2017 - Springer
Objectives The objective of the present study was to evaluate the anatomical relationship
between mental foramen (MF), including the incidence of the anterior loop of the inferior …

The effects of device position on the operator's radiation dose when using a handheld portable X-ray device

J Makdissi, RR Pawar, B Johnson… - Dentomaxillofacial …, 2016 - academic.oup.com
Introduction: Handheld X-ray devices are now offered in dental practice. Handheld X-ray
units challenge the concept of a restricted access to the “controlled area” as they are held by …

Incidental findings on MRI of the temporomandibular joint

J Makdissi, RR Pawar, M Radon… - Dentomaxillofacial …, 2013 - academic.oup.com
Objectives: The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of incidental findings in
MRI of the temporomandibular joint (TMJ). Methods: MRI reports of 730 patients were …

Is there a role for ultrasound-guided balloon sialoplasty technique in salivary gland structures

J Makdissi, L Feinberg, A Roy - Dentomaxillofacial Radiology, 2017 - academic.oup.com
Ductal stricture is a common cause of obstructive salivary gland disease. Balloon dilatation
of the parotid duct as a minimally invasive technique is currently carried out under …

A survey of cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) use among endodontic practitioners in the UK.

M Rajeevan, NP Chandler, J Makdissi… - Endodontic Practice …, 2018 - search.ebscohost.com
Objective: To determine the prevalence of cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) use,
including training and knowledge, among endodontic practitioners in the UK. Methodology …

Digital radiography in the dental practice: an update

J Makdissi, R Pawar - Primary Dental Journal, 2013 - journals.sagepub.com
The use of film-based conventional radiography has dominated dental practice for many
years; however, digital radiography is becoming increasingly popular. It has many …

Utilising previous radiographs: the principle of dose optimisation

F Akbarian Tefaghi, A Adams, J Makdissi - BJR| case reports, 2020 - academic.oup.com
Objective: In dentistry, imaging is the most frequently used diagnostic tool. As a result, a
steady increase in the use of imaging modalities are leading to an increase in healthcare …