Anatomic-sex interaction effects and prognostic stratification in mucoepidermoid carcinoma of the oral cavity minor salivary glands [PDF]
Background To investigate the impact of anatomic-sex interaction effects on survival outcomes in mucoepidermoid carcinoma (MEC) of the oral cavity minor salivary glands.
Hongya Zheng +5 more
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Mandibular reconstruction outcomes for in-house patient-specific solutions [PDF]
Background Segmental mandibulectomy and mandibular reconstruction are often performed for various benign and malignant head and neck conditions. Standard of care reconstruction involves titanium plate fixation with tissue transfer. The advent of computer-
Matthew D. Marquardt +14 more
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Reverse modeling of the human mandible 3D geometric model [PDF]
Background/Aim. The geometry of each bone in the human skeletal system is unique. The aim of this research was to present application of a new method, method of anatomical features (MAF), for the creation of the geometrical model (surface and solid) of ...
Mitić Jelena +5 more
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Anatomical description of the brain wax models of Museu da Pharmacia de Ouro Preto
Background In 1839, the Escola de Farmácia de Ouro Preto pioneered the teaching of pharmaceutical sciences in Brazil. At the end of the 19th century, the Escola de Farmácia possessed a French collection of anatomical models, some made of wax and paper ...
Luiz Eduardo Sousa +4 more
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Rapid prototyping of three-dimensional biomodels as an adjuvant in the surgical planning for intracranial aneurysms [PDF]
PURPOSE: To fabricate a three-dimensional biomodels of intracranial aneurysms, using rapid prototyping technology, to facilitate optimal anatomical visualization of aneurysms prior to and during surgery.
Bruna Olandoski Erbano +9 more
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THREE-DIMENSIONAL PRINTING IN ORTHOPEDICS: WHERE WE STAND AND WHERE WE ARE HEADING
Three-dimensional printing is a technology in expansion in the medical field. It also presents many applications in orthopedics. Our review article aims to describe 3D printing, types of 3D printers, and its use in the orthopedic field.
LEANDRO EJNISMAN +5 more
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Bone graft harvested from the olecranon—an anatomic study
Background: Bone grafts are widely used in orthopedic surgeries. Although the conventional iliac crest graft is still the largest source of cancellous and cortical-cancellous bone grafts, it may require a new surgical field and additional anesthesia.
Samuel Ribak, PhD +5 more
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This study aimed to assess the biomechanical behavior of endocrown-restored mandibular molars according to “margin design” and “coverage extent” using finite element analysis (FEA).
Fatien I. Al-naqshabandi +2 more
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3D printing of canine hip dysplasia: anatomic models and radiographs [PDF]
Canine Hip Dysplasia (CHD) is a highly prevalent articular pathological condition. In this sense, radiography becomes an important diagnostic method to determine the presence and severity of the disease.
R.Y.G. Nunez +5 more
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Microsurgical training model with nonliving swine head. Alternative for neurosurgical education [PDF]
PURPOSE: This paper proposes a practical model of microneurosurgical training using a nonliving swine head. METHODS: Fresh porcine heads were obtained from butchery and dissected at our Laboratory of Microsurgery.
Lucas Alves Aurich +5 more
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