Robust and fully automated segmentation of mandible from CT scans [PDF]
Mandible bone segmentation from computed tomography (CT) scans is challenging due to mandible's structural irregularities, complex shape patterns, and lack of contrast in joints.
N. Torosdagli +6 more
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Purpose: To systematically review the diagnosis of osteoporosis by means of panoramic radiography. Materials and methods: An electronic search was performed in PubMed and Cochrane databases limited to English articles published from the year 1990 ...
Pedram Bakhshaei +4 more
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A simple novel technique for the management of a dentoalveolar fracture in a pediatric patient using a vacuum-formed splint [PDF]
This paper reports a novel, minimally invasive, simple technique for the treatment of a displaced dentoalveolar fracture using a vacuum-formed splint in a 12-year-old pediatric patient.
Kumar Nilesh +3 more
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Description of a new species of Paranthaclisis Banks from Florida (Neuroptera: Myrmeleontidae) [PDF]
A new species of Paranthaclisis Banks, P. floridensis (Neuroptera: Myrmeleontidae), is described from Florida and compared to the other described species in the genus.
Miller, Robert B., Stange, Lionel A.
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Evaluation of middle mesial canal prevalence and morphology in mandibular molars in a Turkish population by cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) [PDF]
Objective: This study aimed to assess the prevalence and morphology of the middle mesial (MM) canal in the mandibular first, second, and third molars of a Turkish population using cone beam computed tomography (CBCT).Methods: In this retrospective cross ...
Merve Ece Yüzer, Sadullah Kaya
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The effect of smoking on survival and bone loss of implants with a fluoride-modified surface: a 2-year retrospective analysis of 1106 implants placed in daily practice [PDF]
Aim: To compare survival and peri-implant bone loss of implants with a fluoride-modified surface in smokers and nonsmokers. Materials and Methods: Patient files of all patients referred for implant treatment from November 2004 to 2007 were scrutinized.
Collaert, Bruno +5 more
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Ownership-dependent mating tactics of minor males of the beetle Librodor japonicus (Nitidulidae) with intra-sexual dimorphism of mandibles [PDF]
Intra-sexual dimorphism is found in the weapons of many male beetles. Different behavioral tactics to access females between major and minor males, which adopt fighting and alternative tactics, respectively, are thought to maintain the male dimorphism ...
AP Bridge +33 more
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The cave mouth antlions of Australia (Neuroptera: Myrmeleontidae) [PDF]
Larvae of thirty one species of antlions (Neuroptera: Myrmeleontidae) belonging to eleven genera live in the protection of cave mouths or large rock overhangs in Australia.
Miller, Robert B., Stange, Lionel A.
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Survival of dental implants in patients with oral cancer treated by surgery and radiotherapy: a retrospective study [PDF]
BACKGROUND: The aim of this retrospective study was to evaluate the survival of dental implants placed after ablative surgery, in patients affected by oral cancer treated with or without radiotherapy.
A Agresti +37 more
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Surgical management of complex odontoma associated with agenesis of a molar
Odontomas are mixed odontogenic tumors composed of mineralized tissue of ectomesenchymal origin. These are usually detected in routine radiographs and may have a variable etiology such as local trauma, genetic mutation, or infection.
Avani Jain +4 more
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