BackgroundPatients with hepatocellular carcinoma are often affected by metastases, but condylar metastasis is particularly rare.Case presentationA 51-year-old man with a history of hepatocellular carcinoma requested treatment for facial pain.
Xiaojie Liu+11 more
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Introduction: Condyle fracture can be treated surgically (ORIF) or conservatively (CTR). When treated by CTR, the fracture might not heal in a morphologically ideal shape.
Nabil Syed, Nazimi Abdul Jabar
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Background: As a multifactorial disorder, temporomandibular joint (TMD) is difficult to diagnose, and multiple factors affect the joint and cause the temporomandibular disorder.
Zainab H Al-Ghurabi, Zeena A Al-Hawa
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LncRNA-mRNA Expression Profiles of Osteoclast After Conditional Knockout HIF-1α
Background: Osteoclasts, which are multinucleated cells formed by monocyte fusion, play a key role in bone resorption. Hypoxia-inducible factor (HIF)-1α is vital for the development of osteoclasts in hypoxic environments and during bone resorption ...
Yuanye Tian+19 more
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Comparison of Morphometric Data of Upper End of the Tibia between North and East Indian Populations: A Cross-sectional Study [PDF]
Introduction: Knee joint problems, such as Osteoarthritis (OA), primarily affect the upper weight-bearing end of the tibia. Total and unicompartmental knee arthroplasty are commonly performed as treatment options.
Nidhi Lal+3 more
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Comparative cone-beam computed tomography evaluation of the osseous morphology of the temporomandibular joint in temporomandibular dysfunction patients and asymptomatic individuals [PDF]
We examined the bone components of the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) in asymptomatic individuals and patients with temporomandibular dysfunction (TMD) using cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT).
Akgul, Hayati Murat, Yasa, Yasin
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Condylar Hyperplasia: An Updated Review of the Literature [PDF]
Condylar hyperplasia (CH) is a rare disorder characterized by excessive bone growth that almost always presents unilaterally, resulting in facial asymmetry. Classification of the different types of CH can differ depending on the authors.
Almeida, Luis Eduardo+2 more
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The effect of intervertebral cartilage on neutral posture and range of motion in the necks of sauropod dinosaurs [PDF]
The necks of sauropod dinosaurs were a key factor in their evolution. The habitual posture and range of motion of these necks has been controversial, and computer-aided studies have argued for an obligatory sub-horizontal pose.
A Christian+45 more
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Clinical, Electromyographical and Radiological Comparison of Dawson’s Bimanual Technique of Guiding the Mandible with Wax Ball Orientation Technique© [PDF]
Introduction: There are numerous methods to guide the mandible into Centric Relation (CR). The Dawson’s bimanual technique is a time tested and established method to guide the mandible into CR.
R Sushma+3 more
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The effect of low level laser on condylar growth during mandibular advancement in rabbits
Introduction It has been shown that Low Level Laser (LLL) has a positive effect on bone formation. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of low level laser on condylar growth during mandibular advancement in rabbits.
Abtahi Mostafa+4 more
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