A new technique to determine vertical dimension of occlusion from anthropometric measurement of interpupillary distance [PDF]
, 2014 Background: A number of techniques are being practiced for the evaluation of VDO, but none of them is scientifi - cally more accurate than other. Each method advocated has its own limitations. Objectives: The purpose of this study was to find correlation
Bhandari, Aruna J. +2 more
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A Hemispherical Contact Model for Simplifying 3D Occlusal Surfaces [PDF]
, 2018 Statement of problem Currently, dental articulators can recreate mandibular movements and occlusal contacts. However, whether virtual articulators can also provide information about occluding dental surfaces, functional movements, and the mandibular ...
Carranza-Cañadas, Pilar +4 more
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Free‐Form Microfluidic Microneedle Array Patches
Advanced Functional Materials, EarlyView.Microfluidic microneedle array patches (MAPs) integrate hollow microneedles with embedded microfluidic channels, fabricated using high‐resolution 3D printing, to enable controlled transdermal delivery of liquid, mixed, or reconstituted therapeutics.
Ian A. Coates +11 more
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Effects of experimental insoles on body posture, mandibular kinematics and masticatory muscles activity. A pilot study in healthy volunteers [PDF]
, 2015 BACKGROUND: It has been hypothesized that different plantar sensory inputs could influence the whole body posture and dental occlusion but there is a lack of evidence on this possible association. OBJECTIVES: To investigate the effects of experimental
Alessandri Bonetti, G +5 more
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Bioprinting Organs—Science or Fiction?—A Review From Students to Students
Advanced Healthcare Materials, EarlyView.Bioprinting artificial organs has the potential to revolutionize the medical field. This is a comprehensive review of the bioprinting workflow delving into the latest advancements in bioinks, materials and bioprinting techniques, exploring the critical stages of tissue maturation and functionality.
Nicoletta Murenu +18 more
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The Effect of a Condylar Repositioning Plate on Condylar Position and Relapse in Two-Jaw Surgery
Archives of Plastic Surgery, 2017 Background Numerous condylar repositioning methods have been reported. However, most of them are 2-dimensional or are complex procedures that require a longer operation time and a highly trained surgeon.
Gyu Sik Jung +6 more
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Optimizing Anterior Implant Outcome Immediately After Implant Placement and Grafting by Using Patient’s Extracted Teeth: A Case Report [PDF]
, 2017 Optimizing anterior implant outcome using patient’s extracted teeth. Successful implant treatment in the anterior maxilla is predicated on providing a functional and esthetically acceptable outcome.
Banez, Jay Darryl +3 more
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Prosthodontic management of hypohidrotic ectodermal dysplasia: a case report [PDF]
, 2015 Introduction: Ectodermal dysplasia (ED) is a hereditary disorder associated with developmental disorders of two or more structures of ectodermal embryonic origin.
Bajraktarova, B. +6 more
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Mesoporous Bioactive Glasses: A Powerful Tool in Tissue Engineering and Drug Delivery
Advanced Healthcare Materials, EarlyView.This work is a comprehensive revision of bioactive glasses (BGs), pioneered by Prof. L.L. Hench, which are key in bone repair and regenerative medicine. Sol–gel methods and mesoporous designs enhanced their bioactivity, ions, and drug delivery. BGs now support gene therapy and 3D‐printed scaffolds, enabling personalized, multifunctional treatments in ...
Natividad Gómez‐Cerezo +3 more
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Journal of Applied Oral Science, 2007 Bruxism is a pathological activity of the stomatognathic system that involves tooth grinding and clenching during parafunctional jaw movements. Clinical signs of bruxism are mostly related to dental wear and muscular and joint discomforts, but a large ...
Naila Aparecida de Godoi Machado +5 more
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