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Smoking effects on root coverage outcomes between 3 and 12 months: A prospective cohort study

Journal of Periodontology, EarlyView.
Abstract Background This study aimed to evaluate the impact of smoking on root coverage outcomes, comparing healing responses at 3–12 months following coronally advanced flap with a connective tissue graft (CAF+CTG). Methods This prospective cohort study included 27 participants (13 smokers, 14 non‐smokers) who required root coverage for a single Cairo
Hande Has‐Elci, Duygu Taş, Zeliha Güney, Merve Atak, Sivge Kurgan, Muhittin A. Serdar, Dimitris N. Tatakis   +6 more
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The Difference Between Two Oral Appliances in Treating Obstructive Sleep Apnea: A Case Report

Journal of the Formosan Medical Association, 2010
Oral appliances are a range of devices that are designed to alter upper airway patency. The efficiency of these appliances for treatment of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) has been rarely discussed.
Ju-Hui Wu, Chung-Yao Hsu, Chau-Hsiang Wang, Huey-Er Lee, Ting-Hsun Lan, Je-Kang Du   +5 more
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Artificial intelligence in out‐of‐hospital sleep monitoring: Bridging polysomnography and wearable signals

Sleep Research, EarlyView.
Abstract Polysomnography (PSG), the reference standard for sleep assessment, has limited scalability for large‐scale screening, driving the development of wearable and unobtrusive monitors. However, the physiological signals these devices capture are physiologically correlated with PSG channels but are not completely equivalent.
Jing Yan, Zixi Huang, Haowen Zeng, Hanrong Cheng, Dongxing Zhao, Yuxi Luo   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

A Single Versatile Appliance for Habit Interception and Crossbite Correction

Case Reports in Dentistry, 2015
Digit sucking is a common childhood behavior, which has an adaptive value for children up to the fourth year of life. It is usually associated with oral pleasure and self-comforting behavior.
Mohammed Zameer, Syed Nahid Basheer, Arun Reddy, Suresh Kumar Kovvuru   +3 more
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Gingival hyperplasia in orthodontic patients: Case study

Saudi Dental Journal, 2019
Introduction: Gingival hyperplasia is a multi-factorial overgrowth of gingival tissues. Objectives: To evaluate orthodontic appliance association on gingival hyperplasia and examine a maintenance protocol to manage it.
Arwa Al-Oqlah, Abdulaziz Al-Tamimi, Bandar Al-Maghrabi   +2 more
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Epiglottis Collapse in Individuals With Obstructive Sleep Apnea

World Journal of Otorhinolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Objective Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a common sleep disorder characterized by repeated upper airway collapse during sleep. The epiglottis, often overlooked in conventional assessments, has emerged as a site of significant obstruction in OSA.
Dan Chen, Li Zhou, Qi‐Ying Zeng, Yu‐Yin Liu, Jia‐Jing Yang, Rui Liu, Zhi‐Hang Zhou, Fei‐Fei Chen, Li Tang, Fang‐Qi Liang, Hong‐Liang Yi, Su‐Ru Liu   +11 more
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Evaluation of a prevention programme efficiency for patients with fixed orthodontic appliances [PDF]

Vojnosanitetski Pregled, 2011
Background/Aim. Orthodontic treatment enables the establishment of functional occlusion and improvement of oral health, however, it increases the risk of periodontal disease development.
Matić Sava, Ivanović Mirjana, Nikolić Predrag   +2 more
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Acting It Out: A Classroom Activity to Improve Knowledge and Visualisation of Space Management Principles in Paediatric Dental Education

European Journal of Dental Education, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Introduction The preclinical dental curriculum has a heavy emphasis on the care of adults and permanent dentition. Students have less exposure to the care of the child and topics pertaining to primary and transitional dentition as well as developing occlusions.
Julie E. Speer, Mitzi M. Rosel, Joseph C. Creech Jr., Brittany L. Williams   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Assessing the Credibility of ChatGPT on Temporomandibular Disorders

European Journal of Dental Education, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Introduction Large Language Models such as ChatGPT are increasingly used in dental education; however, their credibility in clinical contexts remains uncertain. This study is aimed to analyse the credibility and efficacy of responses given by ChatGPT about temporomandibular disorders among dentists and dental students.
Hilal Yilanci, Amr Anjary, Mohammed Adleh   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Use of soft intraoral appliance for refractory burning mouth syndrome: an exploratory case series

BMC Oral Health
Background Burning mouth syndrome (BMS) is a chronic oral mucosal pain disorder that significantly impacts patients’ quality of life. While pharmacologic treatment is primarily used for patients with BMS, outcomes are limited, and nonpharmacologic ...
Moon-Jong Kim, Hong-Seop Kho
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