Removable Partial Dentures vs Overdentures in Children with Ectodermal Dysplasia: Two Case Reports [PDF]
Ectodermal dysplasia (ED) represents a disorder group characterised by abnormal development of the ectodermal derivatives. Removable partial dentures (RPD), complete dentures (CD) or overdentures (OD) are most often the treatment of choice for young ...
Angelopoulou, Matina V.+3 more
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Masticatory biomechanics in the rabbit : a multi-body dynamics analysis [PDF]
Acknowledgement We thank Sue Taft (University of Hull) for the µCT-scanning of the rabbit specimen used in this study. We also thank Raphaël Cornette, Jacques Bonnin, Laurent Dufresne, and l'Amicale des Chasseurs Trappistes (ACT) for providing permission
Curtis, Neil+6 more
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A simulator for maxillo-facial surgery integrating cephalometry and orthodontia [PDF]
Objectives : This paper presents a new simulator for maxillo-facial surgery, that gathers the dental and the maxillo-facial analyses together into a single computer-assisted procedure. The idea is first to propose a repositioning of the maxilla, via the introduction of a 3D cephalometry, applied to a 3D virtual model of the patient's skull.
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Locating Mandibular Foramen in Children with Mandibular Retrognathism in Mixed Dentition
Background and aims. One of the most common reasons forthe inferior alveolar nerve block anesthesia failure is the variation in mandibular foramen location.
Mehrsa Paryab, Maryam Ahmadyar
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Altering Occlusal Vertical Dimension Provisionally with Base Metal Onlays: A Clinical Report [PDF]
This article presents a method for altering occlusal vertical dimension (OVD) to restore dentitions with limited restorative space due to loss of tooth structure.
Kuracina, Jennifer+2 more
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Early Condylectomy: Biological Considerations [PDF]
Objective: To describe the early treatment of two patients with unilateral condylar hyperplasia (UCH) diagnosis and therapeutic surgical protocol (early condylectomy) supported by the current biological knowledge about the development and repair of ...
Almeida, Luis Eduardo+2 more
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Does articulating study casts make a difference to treatment planning? [PDF]
OBJECTIVE: To assess whether articulating casts in centric relation (CR) compared with intercuspal position (ICP) makes a difference to treatment planning. Design: Reliability analysis. Subjects: Ten orthodontists. METHODS: Twenty case vignettes were
Benson, P.E., Ellis, P.E.
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In situ Measurement of Airborne Particle Concentration in a Real Dental Office: Implications for Disease Transmission [PDF]
Recent guidelines by WHO recommend delaying non-essential oral health care amid COVID-19 pandemic and call for research on aerosol generated during dental procedures. Thus, this study aims to assess the mechanisms of dental aerosol dispersion in dental offices and to provide recommendations based on a quantitative study to minimize infection ...
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Orthodontic treatment need and prevalence of malocclusions in the Orthodontic Unit of "Sapienza - University of Rome" : a six - year clinical experience [PDF]
AIM The objective of this epidemiological survey was to investigate the dental-skeletal features of subjects attending the Public Dental Service in U.O.C. (Orthodontic Department of “La Sapienza University of Rome) and compare them with the existing body
Giordano, Alessandra
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Correlation between dental classification and upper airway measurements using acoustic rhinometry and pharyngometry [PDF]
PURPOSE: To determine the prevalence of Sleep Disturbances (SD) in children and to evaluate the correlation between dental classification and airway dimensions.
Alayyoubi, Yasmin N.
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