Research & Evidence (RF&E)

Published Material

  1. Sahni V. Maxillofacial Trauma Scoring Systems. Injury. 2016; 47: 1388-1392 (IF = 2.409)
  2. Sahni V. The Lazarus Phenomenon. JRSM Open. 2016; 7(8): 20542704166535 (IF = 5.238)
  3. Sahni V. Dental Considerations in Anesthesia. JRSM Open. 2016; 7(12): 205427041667082 (IF = 5.238)
  4. Sahni V. Psychological Impact of Facial Trauma. J Craniomaxillofac Trauma Reconstr. 2018; 11: 15-20 (IF = 1.02)
  5. Sahni V. Guerin’s sign reflecting pterygoid plate dysjunction. J Royal Army Med CorpsPublished Online First: 03 January 2019. doi: 10.1136/jramc-2018-001125 (IF = 1.00)
  6. Babu B, Gupta S & Sahni V. Aerosol Box for dentistry. Br Dent J. 2020; 228: 660 (IF = 1.082)
  7. Sahni V. High aerosol generating potential. Br Dent J. 2020; 228: 734 (IF = 1.082)
  8. Sahni V. Another way for fractured jaws. Br Dent J. 2020; 228: 736 (IF = 1.082)
  9. Sahni V, Gupta S. COVID-19 & Periodontitis: The cytokine connection. Medical Hypotheses. 2020; 144 doi: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.mehy.2020.109908  (IF = 1.322)
  10. Gupta S, Sahni V. The intriguing commonality of NETosis between COVID-19 & Periodontal disease. Medical Hypotheses. 2020; 144 doi: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.mehy.2020.109968  (IF = 1.322)
  11. Sahni V. Battle ready for maxillofacial injuries. Injury. 2020 Oct 1 (IF = 2.409)
  12. Sahni V. A protocol for the management of maxillofacial injuries in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. Injury. 2020 Oct 1;51(10):2326-8 (IF = 2.409)
  13. Sahni V. No chisels. Br Dent J. 2020;229(1):4. (IF = 1.082)
  14. Sahni V. Three updates. Br Dent J. 2020 Sep;229(5):265 (IF = 1.082)
  15. Sahni V. POEMS syndrome in the maxillofacial region. Oral Oncol. 2020 Oct 31:105054. doi: 10.1016/j.oraloncology.2020.105054. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 33144058 (IF = 5.337)
  16. Gupta, S., R. Mohindra, P.K. Chauhan, V. Singla, K. Goyal,V. Sahni, R. Gaur, et al. “SARS-CoV-2 Detection in Gingival Crevicular Fluid.” Journal of Dental Research, (November 2020). https://doi.org/10.1177/0022034520970536.  (IF = 5.125)
  17. Sahni V. PPE Update. Br Dent J. 2020. 229: 567-568 (IF = 1.082)
  18. Sahni V. Three things. Br Dent J. 2020. 229: 701 (IF = 1.082)
  19. Sahni V. Lip tie. Br Dent J. 2021. 230: 116 (IF = 1.082)
  20. Sahni V. Odontopaste contraindications. Br Dent J. 2021. 230: 558 (IF = 1.082)
  21. Sahni V. Blurred line on nicotine. Br Dent J. 2021;230(6):325. (IF = 1.082)
  22. Räisänen IT, Lähteenmäki H, Gupta S, Grigoriadis A, Sahni V, Suojanen J, Seppänen H, Tervahartiala T, Sakellari D, Sorsa T. An aMMP-8 Point-of-Care and Questionnaire Based Real-Time Diagnostic Toolkit for Medical Practitioners. Diagnostics (Basel). 2021 Apr 15;11(4):711. (IF = 3.110)
  23. Gaur R, Verma DK, Mohindra R, Goyal K, Gupta S, Singla V, Sahni V, Ghosh A, Soni RK, Bhalla A, Gauba K, Singh MP. Buccal swabs as non-invasive specimens for detection of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus-2. J Int Med Res. 202; 49(5) (IF = 1.287)
  24. Sahni V. Speaker function. Br Dent J. 2021; 231(2):69 (IF = 1.082)
  25. Sorsa T, Grigoriadis A, Sakellari D, Gupta S, Sahni V, Tervahartiala T, Raisanen IT. On the accuracy, sensitivity and grading of mouthrinse a MMP-8 point of care testing (POCT). J Clin Periodontol. (in press) doi.org/10.1111/jcpe.13521 (IF = 8.728)
  26. Gupta S, Mohindra R, Singla M, Khera S, Sahni V, Kumar A. The clinical association between periodontitis and COVID-19. Clin Oral Investig. (In press) (IF = 3.623)
  27. Gupta S, Sahni V, Raisanen IT, Grigoriadis A, Sakellari D, Gieselmann D et al. Linking oral microbial proteolysis to aMMP-8 PoC diagnostics along with the stage and grade of periodontitis: a cross-sectional study. Oral Dis. (In press) (IF = 3.511)
  28. Sahni V. Are there any significant craniomaxillofacial manifestations of COVID-19? Evid Based Dent. 2021; 22(2): 72-73
  29. Sorsa T, Sahni V, Buduneli N, Gupta S, Raisanen IT, Golub LM et al. Active matrix metalloproteinase-8 (aMMP-8) point-of-care test (POCT) in the COVID-19 pandemic. Expert Rev Proteomics. 2021; 18(8): 707-717
  30. Sahni V. The oral microbiome and vaccine efficacy. Med Hypotheses. 2021; 158: 110732
  31. Sahni V. Foreign body inhalation. Br Dent J. 2021; 231: 601
  32. Sahni V. Cannabinoid testing. Br Dent J. 2021; 231: 267
  33. Sahni V. Greater BLS emphasis. Br Dent J. 2021; 316
  34. Sahni V. The Soft tissue component of dental trauma. Dental Traumatol. 2021 (accepted for publication)
  35. Sahni V. SARS CoV-2 load in periodontal disease. J Am Dent Assoc. 2022; 153: 14
  36. Sahni V. A step further in dental trauma assessment. Dental Traumatol. 2022 (early view)
  37. Sahni V. Maxillofacial trauma scoring systems in the assessment of oral and maxillofacial trauma. Dental Traumatol. 2022 (early view)
  38. Sahni V. Further fillers. Br Dent J. 2021; 232: 67
  39. Sahni V. Dynamic loading in FEA. Injury. 2022 Mar 29: S0020-1383(22)00251-0. doi: 10.1016/j.injury.2022.03.061. Epub ahead of print 
  40. Sahni V. A bruising suggestion. Br Dent J. 2022; 232: 191-192
  41. Sahni V. Condyle orientation. Br Dent J. 2022; 232: 674
  42. Sahni V. Invited Commentary on: CDST in paediatric dental trauma. Evid Based Dent. 2022. Accepted for publication
  43. Sahni V et al. Invited Commentary on: Is secondhand smoke exposure associated with poor periodontal status in children and adolescents? A systematic review and meta-analysis. Evid Based Dent. 2022
  44. Sahni V. A matter of taste. Br Dent J. 2022; 233: 70-71
  45. Sahni V. Brush sampling. Br Dent J. 2022; 232: 762
  46. Sahni V. Dental trauma aids and resources. Br Dent J. 2022; 233: 170
  47. Sahni V et al. The periodontal status of orofacial cleft patients: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Cleft Palate Craniofac J. 2022. Accepted for publication
  48. Sahni V et al. Metformin and oral cancer. Oral Oncol. 2022. Accepted for publication
  49. Sahni V. Validity of healthcare-related content in digital media. Cleft Palate Craniofac J. 2022. Accepted for publication
  50. Sahni V. Maxillofacial app. Br Dent J. 2022; 233: 587
  51. Sahni V. Periodontal testing. Br Dent J. 2022; 233: 700
  52. Sahni V. WHO Report. Br Dent J. 2022; 233: 982
  53. Sahni V. Oligo-correction. Br Dent J. 2023; 234: 12
  54. Sahni V. Ultrafine particles. Br Dent J. 2023; 2023: 234: 136
  55. Sahni V. Unethical research. Br Dent J. 2023; 234: 556-557
  56. Sahni V. Vaping questions. Br Dent J. 2023; 234: 713
  57. Sahni V. Research collaboration controversies. Br Dent J. 2023; 234: 785
  58. Sahni V. Is there an association between oral hygiene and head and neck cancer? Evid Based Dent. 2023; 24: 57-58
  59. Sahni, V. A clear ambiguity in oral benzodiazepine prescription practices. Br Dent J 235, 41 (2023). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41415-023-6062-8
  60. Sahni V. RE: Can we write a research paper using artificial intelligence?. J Oral Maxillofac Surg. 2023;81(9):1070-1071. doi:10.1016/j.joms.2023.06.008
  61. Sahni V. RE: Are social media platforms appropriate sources of information for patients regarding the topic of facial trauma?. J Oral Maxillofac Surg. 2023;81(10):1194. doi:10.1016/j.joms.2023.06.014
  62. Sahni V. RE: Oral and Maxillofacial Injuries Associated With E-Cigarette Explosions: A Systematic Review and Management Guidelines Proposal. J Oral Maxillofac Surg. 2023;81(11):1328. doi:10.1016/j.joms.2023.06.033
  63. Sahni V. Protocol Registration. Cleft Palate Craniofac J. 2023 Aug 2:10556656231193544. doi: 10.1177/10556656231193544. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 37533319.
  64. Sahni V, Van Dyke TE. Immunomodulation of periodontitis with SPMs. Front Oral Health. 2023 Oct 20;4:1288722. doi: 10.3389/froh.2023.1288722. PMID: 37927821; PMCID: PMC10623003.
  65. Sahni V. Clarification on alveogyl. Br J Oral Maxillofac Surg. 2024 Feb;62(2):215. doi: 10.1016/j.bjoms.2023.10.025. Epub 2023 Dec 15. PMID: 38296709.
  66. Sahni V. Comment on response to previous letter: Clarification on alveogyl. Br J Oral Maxillofac Surg. 2024 Feb 22:S0266-4356(24)00042-1. doi: 10.1016/j.bjoms.2024.01.014. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 38548508.
  67. Sahni V. Re: Association between periodontal disease and oral squamous cell carcinoma: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Br J Oral Maxillofac Surg. 2024 Jan 29:S0266-4356(24)00012-3. doi: 10.1016/j.bjoms.2023.12.021. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 38458907.
  68. Sahni V, Räisänen IT, Sorsa T. MMP-8 and active MMP-8 (aMMP-8) are not synonymous in periodontal disease diagnostics. J Clin Periodontol. 2024 Mar;51(3):365. doi: 10.1111/jcpe.13923. Epub 2024 Jan 10. PMID: 38199779.
  69. Sahni V. E-cigarette explosion injuries in the oral and maxillofacial region and a protocol for their management. Evid Based Dent. 2023 Dec;24(4):176-178. doi: 10.1038/s41432-023-00936-x. Epub 2023 Sep 20. PMID: 37731046.
  70. Sahni, V. CDSTs for traumatic dental injuries. Br Dent J 236, 426 (2024). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41415-024-7242-x
  71. Sahni, V. Point of care technology for screening and referrals. Br Dent J 236, 230 (2024). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41415-024-7138-9
  72. Sahni, V. Insufficient floss data. Br Dent J 235, 915 (2023). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41415-023-6693-9
  73. Sahni, V. Healthcare-related disinformation. Br Dent J 235, 555 (2023). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41415-023-6462-9
  74. Sahni, V. Identifying predatory journals. Br Dent J 235, 449 (2023). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41415-023-6396-2
  75. Sahni, V. Vaping accuracy. Br Dent J 235, 361–362 (2023). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41415-023-6348-x
  76. Sahni V, et al. On design, fabrication, and pre-clinical validation of customized 3D-printed dental implant assembly. Proc Inst Mech Eng H. 2025;239(5):458-471. doi: 10.1177/09544119251337363.
  77. Aji NRAS, Sahni V, Penttala MT, et al. Oral Medicine and Oral Clinical Chemistry Game Changers for Future Plaque Control and Maintenance: PerioSafe® aMMP-8 POCT, Lumoral® 2× PDT- and Lingora® Fermented Lingonberry Oral Rinse-Treatments. Dent J (Basel). 2025;13(3):127. doi: 10.3390/dj13030127. 
  78. Penttala M, Sorsa T, Thomas JT, Grigoriadis A, Sakellari D, Sahni V, Gupta S, Pärnänen P, Pätilä T, Räisänen IT. Determination of the Stage of Periodontitis with 20 ng/mL Cut-Off aMMP-8 Mouth Rinse Test and Polynomial Functions in a Mobile Application. Diagnostics (Basel). 2025;15(11):1411. doi: 10.3390/diagnostics15111411. 
  79. Kowalski J, La Rosa GRM, Di Stefano A, Gangi D, Sahni V, Yilmaz HG, Fala V, Górska R, Ludovichetti FS, Amaliya A, Alghalayini D, Raganin M, Chapple I, Kim BI, Polosa R. Navigating the dual burden of dental and periodontal care in individuals who also smoke: an expert review. J Dent. 2025;157:105744. doi: 10.1016/j.jdent.2025.105744. 
  80. Sahni V. Comment on ‘Tranexamic acid reduces blood loss in orthognathic surgery – a systematic review and meta-analysis’. Br J Oral Maxillofac Surg. 2025;63(4):333. doi: 10.1016/j.bjoms.2024.12.007. 
  81. Sahni V. Comment on ‘Effective strategies in the management of anterior mandibular fractures: a comprehensive systematic review’. Br J Oral Maxillofac Surg. 2024;62(5):503. doi: 10.1016/j.bjoms.2024.03.005. 
  82. Sahni V. Comment on response to previous letter: Clarification on alveogyl. Br J Oral Maxillofac Surg. 2024;62(4):385. doi: 10.1016/j.bjoms.2024.01.014. 
  83. Sahni V. Re: Association between periodontal disease and oral squamous cell carcinoma: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Br J Oral Maxillofac Surg. 2024;62(4):383. doi: 10.1016/j.bjoms.2023.12.021. 
  84. Sahni V. Comment on ‘Clinical effectiveness of polynucleotides TMJ injections compared to physiotherapy. A 3 months randomized clinical trial’. Br J Oral Maxillofac Surg. 2024;62(9):870. doi: 10.1016/j.bjoms.2024.07.017. 
  85. Sahni V. Comment on ‘Systematic review of non-invasive ventilation (NIV) and cranio-facial fractures: A multi-disciplinary perspective and recommendations for management. Br J Oral Maxillofac Surg. 2024;62(6):578. doi: 10.1016/j.bjoms.2024.02.012. 
  86. Sahni V. Re Systematic review and meta-analysis of surgical approaches for improving airway stability in infants with Robin Sequence: evaluating complications and outcomes’. Br J Oral Maxillofac Surg. 2024;62(7):657. doi: 10.1016/j.bjoms.2024.05.013.
  87. Sahni V. Comment on ‘Does tranexamic acid really matter in reducing blood loss? A critical evaluation of its efficacy in orthognathic surgery through a comprehensive systematic review and meta-analysis’. Br J Oral Maxillofac Surg. 2024;62(10):967. doi: 10.1016/j.bjoms.2024.07.015. 
  88. Sahni V. Re: Biomechanical analysis and comparison between ‘zeta’ miniplate design and conventional miniplate system for fixation of fracture segments in transition zone of parasymphysis body region of mandible – An in vitro study. Br J Oral Maxillofac Surg. 2024;62(4):388. doi: 10.1016/j.bjoms.2024.02.004. 
  89. Sahni V. Comment on ‘Video-based online learning – a fast and easy way to teach your team about the oral surgery armamentarium’. Br J Oral Maxillofac Surg. 2024;62(9):866. doi: 10.1016/j.bjoms.2024.05.017. 
  90. Sahni V. In response to ‘Comment on: Who let the dogs out? A 10-year review of maxillofacial dog bite injuries’. Br J Oral Maxillofac Surg. 2025;63(4):334. doi: 10.1016/j.bjoms.2025.01.012. 
  91. Sahni V. Comment on ‘Do we consent to change? An evaluation of the Oral and Maxillofacial Outpatient Department Dentoalveolar Consent Forms’. Br J Oral Maxillofac Surg. 2025;63(1):68. doi: 10.1016/j.bjoms.2024.09.013. 
  92. Sahni V. Comment on ‘Current thinking in the management of temporomandibular disorders in children, a narrative review’. Br J Oral Maxillofac Surg. 2025;63(3):255. doi: 10.1016/j.bjoms.2024.10.243. 
  93. Sahni V. Comment on ‘Comparison of Intravelar Veloplasty and Furlow’s Palatoplasty in submucous cleft palate: a meta-analysis’. Br J Oral Maxillofac Surg. 2025:S0266-4356(25)00113-5. doi: 10.1016/j.bjoms.2025.04.005. 
  94. Sahni V. Letter comments on: ‘A systematic review of wide alveolar cleft repair techniques’. J Plast Reconstr Aesthet Surg. 2025;103:263. doi: 10.1016/j.bjps.2025.02.038.
  95. Sahni V. Letter comments on: ‘International Observerships in Plastic Surgery: Key Insights and Recommendations for Success’. J Plast Reconstr Aesthet Surg. 2025;104:123. doi: 10.1016/j.bjps.2025.03.032. 
  96. Sahni V. Letter comments on ‘Clinical outcomes of gingivoperiosteoplasty for unilateral cleft lip and palate performed in early childhood’. J Plast Reconstr Aesthet Surg. 2025;101:189. doi: 10.1016/j.bjps.2025.01.009. 
  97. Sahni V. Letter comments on: ‘Comparison of 3D surface and landmark-based analysis methods: The reliability and efficiency in determining asymmetry after facial palsy’. J Plast Reconstr Aesthet Surg. 2025;104:493. doi: 10.1016/j.bjps.2025.03.033. 
  98. Sahni V. Letter comments on: ‘Use of radial forearm free flap in eyelid and orbit defect reconstruction: a systematic review and meta-analysis’. J Plast Reconstr Aesthet Surg. 2025;103:198. doi: 10.1016/j.bjps.2025.02.005. 
  99. Sahni V. Letter comments on: ‘Current trends in retraction of plastic surgery and reconstruction research’. J Plast Reconstr Aesthet Surg. 2025;102:42. doi: 10.1016/j.bjps.2025.01.033.