Lateral cephalometric analysis of asymptomatic volunteers and symptomatic patients with and without bilateral temporomandibular joint disk displacement [PDF]
Few studies of dentofacial and orthodontic structural relationships relative to temporomandibular joint (TMJ) dysfunction have been reported. We undertook this investigation to determine any correlation of orthodontic and dentofacial characteristics with
Beck, Frank M.+4 more
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The prevalence of malocclusion in Maltese schoolchildren as measured by the Index of Orthodontic Treatment Need [PDF]
The Index of Orthodontic Treatment Need (IOTN), a widelyused, standardised epidemiological tool was used to determine the prevalence of malocclusion in Maltese schoolchildren.
Camilleri, Simon, Mulligan, Kevin M.
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Mechanics and Mathematical Modeling of Class III Treatment with Orthodontic Appliances with a Movable Ramp [PDF]
Treatment of class III is a current problem in orthodontics that requires constant improvement of its methods, development of new or modifications of known methods and techniques.
Doroshenko, N. (Nataliia)+4 more
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Bayesian Networks Analysis of Malocclusion Data [PDF]
In this paper we use Bayesian networks to determine and visualise the interactions among various Class III malocclusion maxillofacial features during growth and treatment. We start from a sample of 143 patients characterised through a series of a maximum of 21 different craniofacial features.
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The Effect of Orthodontic Appliances on the Evaluation of the Professionalism and Esthetics of an Adult Employee [PDF]
This study explored the influence of fixed and removable orthodontic appliances on participants’ ratings of the job performance, intelligence, and attractiveness of an adult female.
Vaccariello, Laura Hanson
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Choice of Appliance System in Adult Patients with Different Types of Malocclusion [PDF]
The aim of this study was to assess the choice of appliance system in adult patients namely those over 30 years of age with different malocclusions. There is an array of various orthodontic appliances used for the correction of different malocclusion in ...
DEEKSHEETHA, P.+2 more
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Odontogenic Myxoma Of The Maxilla: A Clinical Case Report And Review Of Literature [PDF]
Odontogenic myxomas are rare benign mesenchymal tumours of head and neck with a potential for local infiltration and recurrence. They appear to originate from the dental papilla, follicle or periodontal ligament in mandible and less commonly the ...
Bhardwaj, Vikram+3 more
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Consideration for care for your patient with cerebral palsy [PDF]
Cerebral palsy (CP) is a common developmental neurological disorder affecting about 2-3 children out of 1,000. CP is the result of infant brain damage or abnormal development resulting in impaired muscle control, coordination, tone, reflex, posture, and ...
Cannon, Katlin R+2 more
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Influence of ceramic (feldspathic) surface treatments on the micro-shear bond strength of composite resin [PDF]
Objective: To test the null hypothesis that surface treatment has no influence on the micro-shear bond strength between orthodontic composite resin cement and ceramics (feldspathic porcelain).
Borges, Gilberto Antonio+3 more
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Relationship among malocclusion, number of occlusal pairs and mastication [PDF]
This study evaluated the relationship among malocclusion, number of occlusal pairs, masticatory performance, masticatory time and masticatory ability in completely dentate subjects.
CURY, Altair Antoninha Del Bel+5 more
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