Association of edentulism and obstructive sleep apnea: A systematic review
Abstract Purpose Sleep apnea is a common and underdiagnosed sleep‐related breathing disorder. This systematic review aimed to evaluate the scientific evidence regarding the association between obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and edentulism. Methods An electronic search was conducted through PubMed (MEDLINE), Scopus, and Cochrane Library, up to January ...
Aspasia Pachiou+4 more
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The incidence of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is constantly increasing. This study investigated a craniofacial phenotype specific to nonobese apneic young adults in order to facilitate their screening and treatment. Abstract Objective The obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) syndrome with its various phenotypes, as assessed by the apnea‐hypopnea index (AHI),
Mathilde Jadoul+5 more
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Validity of identification of gonion and antegonion in frontal cephalograms.
This study was designed to develop a method of transferring gonion from lateral to frontal cephalograms, and to use this method as gold standard when evaluating observer performance in identifying gonion in frontal cephalograms. Observer ability to identify antegonion was also evaluated.
Annika Isberg+2 more
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Morphologic predictors of mandibular changes induced by Sander's Bite Jumping Appliance
Abstract Aim This study aimed to identify pretreatment cephalometric variables as possible predictors of the mandibular length increase in Class II patients with mandibular retrusion, treated by means of the Bite Jumping Appliance (BJA). Materials and Methods Forty‐three subjects (22 males and 21 females) with Class II malocclusion, treated with a BJA,
Vincenzo D'Antò+6 more
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Prevalence of ponticulus posticus of the first cervical vertebra: A digital radiographic study
Introduction: Ponticulus posticus is an anomaly located on the first cervical vertebra which can be appreciated on the lateral cephalogram that is mostly neglected by the dentists.
Poornima Govindraju+1 more
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Alveolar bone height and thickness assessed by CBCT
To seek information regarding the relationship between the quantity of alveolar bone and the angle and sagittal position of the incisors. This was to be further determined in relation to the basal bones and facial pattern with the aim of establishing a ...
García-Sanz Verónica+4 more
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STATISTICAL IMAGING STUDIES REGARDING SKELETAL CHANGES IN PATIENTS WITH OPEN BITE
Orthodontic abnormalities are common in today’s population, as the individual is subjected to dietary changes, growth and continuous re-adaptation to environmental conditions.
Eugen Silviu Bud+8 more
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Quantification of the distortion present in the postero-anterior cephalogram
Introduction: Universally, it has been accepted that the postero-anterior cephalogram presents less distortion than any other x-ray radiograph; for this reason, the measurements taken on it are considered reliable.
Janneth Rocio Zúñiga Prado+2 more
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Differential diagnosis of obstructive sleep apnea syndrome patients and snorers using cephalograms [PDF]
Etsuko Miyao+6 more
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Comparative Analysis of Accuracy between Computerized Tomography and Cephalogram for 3-Dimensional Measurement of Maxillofacial Structure [PDF]
Jong Su Paek+2 more
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