'Direct DICOM slice landmarking' a novel research technique to quantify skeletal changes in orthognathic surgery [PDF]
, 2015 The limitations of the current methods of quantifying the surgical movements of facial bones inspired this study. The aim of this study was the assessment of the accuracy and reproducibility of directly landmarking of 3D DICOM images (Digital Imaging and
Al-Hiyali, Ali +7 more
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Three-dimensional cephalometric evaluation of maxillary growth following in utero repair of cleft lip and alveolar-like defects in the mid-gestational sheep model [PDF]
, 2006 Objective: To evaluate maxillary growth following in utero repair of surgically created cleft lip and alveolar (CLA)-like defects by means of three-dimensional (3D) computer tomographic (CT) cephalometric analysis in the mid-gestational sheep model ...
Adzick NS +45 more
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Australasian Orthodontic Journal, 2014 Aim: This study primarily aimed to assess the accuracy of classically-advocated reference points for the measurement of transverse jaw-base and dental relationships using conventional Postero-Anterior Cephalometry (PAC) and Cone-Beam Computed Tomography (
Tai Benjamin +4 more
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Orthodontic Treatment and Mini Wing Osteotomy: A Case Report of Changes in Facial Aesthetic [PDF]
Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic ResearchFor correction of dentofacial deformities, orthosurgical treatment is recommended and often involves bi-maxillary orthognathic surgery. The chin area is an important key for a harmonious facial profile and plays an important role.
Fernanda Ramos de Faria +4 more
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The Oropharyngeal Airway in Young Adults with Skeletal Class II and Class III Deformities: A 3-D Morphometric Analysis [PDF]
, 2016 Objectives 1) To determine the accuracy and reliability of an automated anthropometric measurement software for the oropharyngeal airway and 2) To compare the anthropometric dimensions of the oropharyngeal airway in skeletal class II and III deformity
Jayaratne, YSN, Zwahlen, RA
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Looking at the Unborn: Historical aspects of obstetric ultrasound [PDF]
, 2000 Edited trascript of a Witness Seminar held at the Wellcome Institute for the History of Medicine,in London, on 10 March 1998. First published by the Wellcome Trust, 2000. ©The Trustee of the Wellcome Trust, London, 2000.
Christie, DA, Tansey, EM
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3D cephalometry: a new approach for landmark identification and image orientation [PDF]
, 2008 Cephalometry is the scientific study of the measurement of the head in relation to specific reference points. In 3D CT cephalometry, these points are identified on three-dimensional surface models generated from computed tomography scans. In this study a
Van Cauter, Sofie
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Long‐Term Results of UPPP and Coblation Channeling of the Tongue for Obstructive Sleep Apnea
World Journal of Otorhinolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Objective To evaluate the long‐term surgical outcomes of combined uvulopalatopharyngoplasty (UPPP) and coblation channeling of the tongue (CCT) for moderate‐to‐severe obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). Methods The study enrolled patients with moderate‐to‐severe OSA who underwent treatment with UPPP plus CCT and had a minimal follow‐up of 2 years ...
Ren‐Hui Chen +3 more
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Diagnostic of craniofacial asymmetry : literature review [PDF]
, 2010 Facial asymmetry is a common feature in many syndromes, and requires surgery as the only valid treatment option. Routine diagnostic methods (frontal RX, panoramic RX and submentovertex RX) have serious limitations mainly due to the transfer from a ...
Gutiérrez Pérez, José Luis +4 more
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Epiglottis Collapse in Individuals With Obstructive Sleep Apnea
World Journal of Otorhinolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Objective Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a common sleep disorder characterized by repeated upper airway collapse during sleep. The epiglottis, often overlooked in conventional assessments, has emerged as a site of significant obstruction in OSA.
Dan Chen +11 more
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