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An Exploratory Comparative Analysis of Mixed Reality Simulation Versus 3D‐Printed Models for Undergraduate Training in Third Molar Removal

Journal of Dental Education, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Purpose/Objectives To compare the effectiveness of MR simulation and 3D‐printed models in training undergraduate students in wisdom tooth removal, and to assess students’ perceptions of the MR simulator. Methods Students trained first on either the MR simulator or 3D‐printed plastic models and then repeated the training using the other method ...
Ruza Bjelovucic, Bruna Neves de Freitas, Sven Erik Nørholt, Pankaj Taneja, Jan Wolff, Ruben Pauwels   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Humanism in the Age of Hyperreality: A Speculative Critique of AI Therapybots and the Neoliberal Commodification of Human Beings

The Journal of Humanistic Counseling, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT This article examines the future place of humanistic counseling, assuming the successful mass deployment of artificial intelligence therapy chatbots (AITCs). We systematically identify the limitations of AITCs through the lens of Jean Baudrillard's view on simulacra and hyperreality and identify five collective psychosocial consequences of ...
Brett. D. Wilkinson, Andrew M. Brown
wiley   +1 more source

Diagnostic accuracy of transmucosal probe visualization for peri‐implant mucosal phenotype assessment: A cross‐sectional study

Journal of Periodontology, EarlyView.
Abstract Background This study evaluated the diagnostic accuracy of visual assessment of mucosal transparency using a standard periodontal probe (VAT) to differentiate between thin and thick peri‐implant mucosal phenotypes, compared to horizontal transmucosal probing (HTP).
Emilio Couso‐Queiruga, Manrique Fonseca, Diogo Moreira Rodrigues, Gustavo Avila‐Ortiz, Vivianne Chappuis, Clemens Raabe   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Clinical Outcomes of Photobiomodulation Therapy for Inferior Alveolar Nerve Injury: A Retrospective Analysis

Lasers in Surgery and Medicine, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Objectives This retrospective study evaluated the clinical outcomes associated with a photobiomodulation therapy (PBMT) protocol in patients with inferior alveolar nerve (IAN) injury following oral and maxillofacial surgery. The study specifically investigated whether the etiology of paresthesia, the time elapsed before treatment initiation ...
Halenur Ates, Yavuz Tolga Korkmaz
wiley   +1 more source

The Role of Thyroidectomy in the Management of Thyroglossal Duct Carcinoma: A Systematic Review

Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery, EarlyView.
Abstract Objective The extent of surgical management of thyroglossal duct‐associated differentiated thyroid carcinoma remains controversial. This study aims to evaluate the role of total thyroidectomy in patients with thyroglossal duct‐associated differentiated thyroid carcinoma and provide insights to support individualized, evidence‐based care.
Hidde H. IJtsma, Sam P. J. van Dijk, Carrie E. Cunningham, Folkert J. van Kemenade, Robin P. Peeters, Stijn Keereweer, Tessa M. van Ginhoven   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

Effects of Asymmetric Auditory Deprivation in Sequential Cochlear Implant

Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery, EarlyView.
Abstract Objective To evaluate the influence of auditory deprivation on sequential cochlear implants in postlingual patients, comparing the ear with shorter deprivation (ESAD), longer deprivation (ELAD), and the bilateral condition (BIL). Study design Retrospective study. Setting A tertiary referral center.
Eduardo S. Farinazzo, Rubens V. de Brito Neto, Elisabete H. Yamaguti, Marco A. Fornazieri, Luiz F. M. Lourençone   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Injuries to the inferior alveolar and lingual nerves.

Journal of the California Dental Association, 1993
Both the inferior alveolar and the lingual nerve are at risk for damage following various surgical procedures. Sensory nerve function following potential damage should be tested and evaluated for treatment, with microneurosurgery considered under certain conditions. Repair between three and six months following injury has the best results.
M A, Pogrel, L B, Kaban
openaire   +1 more source

Modeling the Paths from L2 Use and Socio‐Affective Variables to Communication Skills: A Mixed‐Methods Approach

TESOL Quarterly, EarlyView.
Abstract Previous research demonstrated that communication anxiety reduces L2 learners' willingness to communicate and communication frequency, but left unexplored its impact on performance. The current mixed‐methods study investigated factors impacting L2 communication skills.
Debra M. Hardison
wiley   +1 more source

Therapeutic Efficacy of Endoscope‐Guided Coblation for Tongue Base Reduction as Part of Multilevel Surgery in Moderate to Severe OSA Patients

World Journal of Otorhinolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Objective Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) frequently results from multilevel upper airway obstruction involving the palate, lateral walls, and tongue base. Among various techniques, endoscope‐guided coblation for tongue base reduction (TBR) provides precise resection with excellent hemostasis and minimal morbidity.
Minju Kim, Siyeon Jin, Eun Hyun Cho, Dongyoung Kim, Doo Hee Han, Hyun Jik Kim   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

‘Everything is a signal’: speaking circuits and noisy signs in the making of language‐oriented AI « Tout est signal » : circuits parlants et signes bruyants dans la création de l'IA orientée langage

Journal of the Royal Anthropological Institute, EarlyView.
Contemporary artificial intelligence (AI) technologies are often presumed to be capable of revealing unmediated truths about the world, including the truths language might hold, echoing the long‐standing assertion that language's primary function is to directly translate reality.
Beth M. Semel
wiley   +1 more source