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]
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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Background Mandibular fracture healing is a complex process involving nerves and growth factors. Nerve growth factor (NGF) not only facilitates the maintenance of sympathetic neurite growth but also stimulates other growth factors that can promote the ...
Sen Yang +6 more
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Etiology and patterns of pediatric maxillofacial fractures in the Uzbekistan
In this study was to analyze the patterns of maxillofacial fractures in children under 18 years of age admitted at paediatric maxillofacial surgery department in Tashkent state dental institute, Uzbekistan in a period of 12 years between January 2007 and
Musaev Shamshodbek Shuxratovich +2 more
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Subcutaneous emphysema during root canal therapy: endodontic accident by sodium hypoclorite [PDF]
Cervicofacial subcutaneous emphysema is defined as the abnormal introduction of air in the subcutaneous tissues of the head and neck. It is mainly caused by trauma, head and neck surgery, general anesthesia, and coughing or habitual performance of ...
Battisti, Andrea +5 more
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Cervical Spine Injuries and Maxillofacial Trauma: A Systematic Review
Objectives: Identify specific maxillofacial trauma patterns associated with cervical spine injuries. Methods: The protocol was developed according to (PRISMA-P) and was admitted to PROSPERO under accreditation code #CRD42020177816.
Feras AlMofreh, DDS +5 more
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Immunohistochemical Analysis of IL-1 Receptor 1 In the Discs of Patients with Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction [PDF]
Objective Temporomandibular joint dysfunction (TMD) may affect a patient’s quality of life, and one of the etiologies can be anterior disc displacement with reduction (ADDwR) and anterior disc displacement without reduction (ADDWoR).
Almeida, Luis Eduardo +8 more
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Urban-rural differences in oral and maxillofacial trauma
The aim of this research was to assess oral and maxillofacial trauma in urban and rural populations of the same region. The data collected included age, gender, year and month of trauma occurrence, origin (rural and urban), cause of injury, and the type ...
Anne Margareth Batista +4 more
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3D-printing techniques in a medical setting : a systematic literature review [PDF]
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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Maxillofacial and concomitant serious injuries: An eight-year single center experience
Purpose: Maxillofacial injuries are frequently associated with multiple trauma and can determine functional and aesthetic bad outcomes. The severity of maxillofacial injuries may be considerable and can divert clinicians' attention from other concomitant
Fausto Fama +8 more
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Pattern and Etiology of Maxillofacial Trauma among Sudanese Population
Background: Maxillofacial trauma has the potential to cause disfigurement and loss of function. It can be fatal by causing severe bleeding or interference with the airway. Objectives: The objectives of this study were to assess the etiology, site, timing,
Mashail Mahmoud Hamid +4 more
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