Sensibility and taste alterations after impacted lower third molar extractions. A prospective cohort study [PDF]
, 2013 Objectives: To determine the incidence, severity and duration of lingual tactile and gustatory function impairments after lower third molar removal. Study Design: Prospective cohort study with intra-subject measures of 16 patients undergoing lower third ...
Barbosa de Figueiredo, Rui Pedro +4 more
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3D-printing techniques in a medical setting : a systematic literature review [PDF]
, 2016 Background: Three-dimensional (3D) printing has numerous applications and has gained much interest in the medical world. The constantly improving quality of 3D-printing applications has contributed to their increased use on patients.
Annemans, Lieven +3 more
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The fifth most prevalent disease is being neglected by public health organisations [PDF]
, 2018 The progress towards reduction of global mortality has produced an epidemiological transition towards non-fatal diseases, which challenge the ability of the world’s population to live in full health.
Andersson, L +3 more
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A randomized trial of brief intervention strategies in patients with alcohol-related facial trauma as a result of interpersonal violence [PDF]
, 2012 Facial trauma is associated with male gender, low socioeconomic status, alcohol misuse, and violence. Brief intervention (BI) for alcohol is effective at reducing consumption in patients presenting with facial trauma.
Ayoub, A. +7 more
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The residual STL volume as a metric to evaluate accuracy and reproducibility of anatomic models for 3D printing: application in the validation of 3D-printable models of maxillofacial bone from reduced radiation dose CT images. [PDF]
, 2015 BackgroundThe effects of reduced radiation dose CT for the generation of maxillofacial bone STL models for 3D printing is currently unknown. Images of two full-face transplantation patients scanned with non-contrast 320-detector row CT were reconstructed
Cai, Tianrun +8 more
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Di-san junyi daxue xuebao, 2019 Objective To construct a three-dimensional finite element model of human maxillofacial structures to dynamically simulate blast injuries in different maxillofacial regions and analyze the biomechanical characteristics of skull base injuries caused by ...
ZHOU Xuhua +3 more
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Computer-aided position planning of miniplates to treat facial bone defects
, 2017 In this contribution, a software system for computer-aided position planning of miniplates to treat facial bone defects is proposed. The intra-operatively used bone plates have to be passively adapted on the underlying bone contours for adequate bone ...
Chen, Xiaojun +6 more
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The prevalence and under-reporting of needle-stick injuries among dental healthcare workers in Pakistan: a systematic review [PDF]
, 2018 Needlestick injuries (NSIs) are a major occupational health problem among dental healthcare workers (HCWs) in Pakistan, which places them at a significant risk of acquiring blood-borne infections.
Ali, Nasreen +2 more
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Chinese Journal of TraumatologyPurpose: Road traffic accidents (RTA), assaults, falls, and sports-related injuries are the leading causes of maxillofacial trauma. Due to quite different geographical environment and fast urbanization, the use of various protective equipment is ...
Saubhik Dasukil +3 more
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Analysis of ear, nose and throat injuries reporting to a tertiary care hospital in Sikkim [PDF]
Al Ameen Journal of Medical Sciences, 2017 Aims: This study aims to analyse the pattern of ENT injuries in patient presenting to the institute. Settings and Design: This study was conducted in the department of ENT, Sikkim Manipal Institute of Medical Sciences, Gangtok. Methods and Material: Date
Abhijeet Bhatia, Isha Preet Tuli
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