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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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Chinese Guidelines for the Diagnosis and Surgical Treatment of Adult Obstructive Sleep Apnea (2024)

World Journal of Otorhinolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a common chronic disorder characterized by abnormal breathing during sleeping. OSA can damage various organs throughout the body and is burdensome, both socially and economically. Moreover, as OSA has been increasingly studied in recent years, new evidence‐based guidelines for its diagnosis and surgical ...
Working Group of Guideline for the Diagnosis and Surgical Treatment of Adult OSA, Subspecialty Group of Laryngopharyngology, Society of Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Chinese Medical Association, Subspecialty Group of Voice, Society of Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Chinese Medical Association, Editorial Board of Chinese Journal of Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery   +7 more
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Esthetic perception of orthodontic appliances by Brazilian children and adolescents

Dental Press Journal of Orthodontics
Objective: The objective of this present study was to understand how children and adolescents perceive esthetic attractiveness of a variety of orthodontic appliances. It also analyzed preferences according to patients' age, sex and socioeconomic status.
Deise Caldas Kuhlman, Tatiana Araújo de Lima, Candice Belchior Duplat, Jonas Capelli Junior   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Collective identity and the coalescence of an expert occupational community: The case of the Canadian tax profession

Contemporary Accounting Research, EarlyView.
Abstract Although the community of tax professionals is a key actor in the tax realm, its nature continues to remain elusive in many countries. Using a qualitatively driven mixed‐methods approach that integrates the insights obtained from in‐depth interviews and the results of a survey of practitioners, we examine the Canadian tax field.
Till‐Arne Hahn, Darlene Himick
wiley   +1 more source

Expectations of orthodontic treatment among 7–12 year-old children – a cross sectional study

Acta Odontologica Scandinavica
Objective: The primary aim of this study was to investigate participants’ orthodontic treatment expectations and to assess participants’ perceptions of their own orthodontic treatment need.
Anne-Maria Aulu, Tuija Pikkusaari, David Rice, Heidi Arponen   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Identifying Clinical Variations Across NSW Public Dental Service: An Essential Step to Develop a Roadmap for Value‐Based Oral Healthcare

Australian Dental Journal, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Objective This research examines the extent of clinical variation across the NSW public dental service, the largest in Australia. Findings may assist policy makers in reducing variation of care and inequity towards value‐based oral healthcare. Methods Four years of demographic and treatment data, for 741,450 patients between 1 July 2019 and 30
Albert Yaacoub, Tony Skapetis
wiley   +1 more source

Understanding the Oral Health Status and Factors Affecting Poor Oral Health in People Living With Severe Mental Illness: A Cross‐Sectional Study

Australian Dental Journal, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Objectives To assess the oral health status of patients with severe mental illness visiting the Collaborative Centre for Cardiometabolic Health in Psychosis clinics and examine the effect of demographic, medical and social factors on Oral Health (OH). Methods The cross‐sectional study included adults aged 18–65 years with severe mental illness
Shilpi Ajwani, Premala Sureshkumar, Sameer Bhole, Tim Lambert   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Clinical and radiographic observation of the periodontium in patients undergoing orthodontic therapy: first twenty-seven months [PDF]

, 1974
Thesis (MSD) --Boston University (Periodontics).Includes bibliographic references: leaves 84-89.Twenty-two male patients from 12-14 years of age were selected prior to active orthodontic therapy at Boston University School of Graduate Dentistry's ...
Blank, Barry S., McAraw, James R.
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Preliminary Resin Infiltration of Hypomineralised Enamel for Posterior Indirect Adhesive Restoration: An Innovative Approach

Australian Dental Journal, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Hypomineralised enamel presents a significant challenge for resin bonding due to its altered mechanical and structural properties. Our innovative clinical approach of resin infiltration prior to the bonding of a posterior indirect adhesive restoration aims to preserve dental tissues, reduce post‐operative sensitivity, and strengthen the ...
Elsa Garot, Ana Ribeiro, Patrick Rouas, Julia Estivals, David J. Manton   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

The Hidden Dangers of Counterfeit and Replica‐Like Endodontic Files: A Scoping Review of Current Evidence

Australian Dental Journal, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT This scoping review mapped and critically appraised laboratory evidence on counterfeit and replica‐like nickel–titanium endodontic files, evaluating design, metallurgical composition, surface finishing, and mechanical performance to clarify clinical and regulatory implications.
Felipe Immich, Gustavo Henrique Longen, Carolyne Silveira da Motta, Bruna Cavalcante Chaves de Araújo, Giampiero Rossi‐Fedele, Lucas Peixoto de Araújo   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source