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Orthodontic and Periodontal Multidisciplinary Care [PDF]

open access: yes, 2017
Patients who are at risk of, or have a history of, periodontal disease requesting orthodontic treatment require careful multidisciplinary management in order to achieve optimal orthodontic and periodontal outcomes.
Pye, Andrew, Pye, Gurpreet
core   +2 more sources

Tooth eruption status and bite force determine dental microwear texture gradients in albino rats (Rattus norvegicus forma domestica)

open access: yesThe Anatomical Record, EarlyView.
Abstract Dental microwear texture analysis (DMTA) is widely applied for inferring diet in vertebrates. Besides diet and ingesta properties, factors like wear stage and bite force may affect microwear formation, potentially leading to tooth position‐specific microwear patterns.
Daniela E. Winkler   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Cephalometric Norms of Czech Population Sample

open access: yesČeská Stomatologie a Praktické Zubní Lékařství, 2011
Objective: Term standard cephalometric values mean average value of cephalometric measurements which includes standard deviation. This is not an absolute number but the range of values, which were obtained by measuring the defined sample of the ...
A. Řeháček   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

Recreational strategies for the elimination of pacifier and finger sucking habits [PDF]

open access: yes, 2011
PURPOSE: To verify the efficacy of recreational strategies of awareness for spontaneous removal of finger sucking or pacifier habits in children. METHODS: Fifteen children (nine female and six male), with ages ranging from 4 to 8 years (mean age of 5.6 ...
Gonçalves, Maria Inês Rebelo   +1 more
core   +3 more sources

Functional anatomy, jaw mechanisms, and feeding behavior of Dunkleosteus terrelli (Placodermi, Arthrodira)

open access: yesThe Anatomical Record, EarlyView.
A new musculoskeletal reconstruction and revision of the cranio‐mandibular anatomy of the Devonian arthrodire placoderm Dunkleosteus terrelli from a comparative and functional anatomical perspective. Dunkleosteus is a specialized arthrodire with many specializations for feeding on large vertebrates, and many of its features are part of broader ...
Russell K. Engelman   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Occlusal parameters and wear of artificial teeth in complete dentures with lingualized versus bilateral balanced occlusion: a randomized clinical trial

open access: yesBMC Oral Health
Objective This study aimed to assess the occlusal contact area (OCA), occlusal contact number (OCN), bite force, and artificial tooth wear in complete dentures with lingualized and bilateral balanced occlusion.
Zhiqiang Wang   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

Light Clenching Differentially Affects Balance Ability According to Occlusal Contact Stability

open access: yesApplied Sciences
Objectives: The purpose of this study was to determine the stability of occlusal contacts based on the left–right distribution of the occlusal contact area, divide participants into well-balanced and unbalanced groups, and clarify the effect of light ...
Mutsumi Takahashi   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

3D bioprinting in oral and craniomaxillofacial tissue regeneration: Progress, challenges, and future directions

open access: yesBMEMat, EarlyView.
This paper summarized the application of 3D bioprinting in the regeneration of various tissues in the oral and craniomaxillofacial fields, including the required biomaterials and printing techniques. Abstract Oral and craniomaxillofacial tissues are essential for maintaining oral functions, including respiration, mastication, swallowing, and speech ...
Huilu Zhan   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

Beyond mammals: the evolution of chewing and other forms of oropharyngeal food processing in vertebrates

open access: yesBiological Reviews, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Oropharyngeal food processing exhibits a remarkable diversity among vertebrates, reflecting the evolution of specialised ‘processing centres’ associated with the mandibular, hyoid, and branchial arches. Although studies have detailed various food‐processing strategies and mechanisms across vertebrates, a coherent and comprehensive terminology ...
Daniel Schwarz   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

Prevalence of Interceptive Contacts in Centric Relation in Complete Denture Wearers

open access: yesFrontiers in Dentistry, 2008
Objective: Interceptive contacts in complete denture cause some side effects. To our knowledge, however, no comprehensive reports exist on the prevalence of interceptive contacts after complete denture placement.
P. Atashrazm   +2 more
doaj  

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