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Did a Shifting Ecological Baseline Mask the Predatory Effect of Striped Bass on Delta Smelt? [PDF]
Striped Bass, Morone saxatilis, has been an established member of the San Francisco Estuary’s (estuary’s) aquatic community for nearly a century and a half.
Nobriga, Matthew L., Smith, Wiliam E.
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The combined use of corticotomy and clear aligners: a case report [PDF]
OBJECTIVE: To describe an orthodontic treatment that combines an esthetic approach (clear aligners) with surgery (alveolar corticotomy).
Altieri, F. +2 more
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Graphical abstract illustrating the differences in facial muscle strength, masticatory function, and swallowing function in children indicated for orthodontic treatment compared to a reference group with no orthodontic treatment needs. ABSTRACT Background It would be beneficial for clinicians to have more tools to assess the treatment needs of children
Rayed Aldausari +4 more
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Background: Mouth opening is significant for diagnosing many clinical conditions. Therefore, it becomes essential to establish normal maximum mouth opening (MMO). Aim: To study role of BMI while evaluating MMO using three-finger index.
Pradhuman Verma +5 more
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Alternative Method for Posterior Lumbar Discectomy and Development of Associated Bench Top Test [PDF]
A discectomy is a common surgical procedure performed to remove the fibrous disc material between adjacent vertebrae in the spine, known as vertebral disc.
Levinson, Alfred +4 more
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Angle class II correction with MARA appliance [PDF]
Objective: To assess the effects produced by the MARA appliance in the treatment of Angle’s Class II, division 1 malocclusion. Methods: The sample consisted of 44 young patients divided into two groups: The MARA Group, with initial mean age of 11.99 ...
Chiqueto, Kelly +3 more
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Does overbite reduction affect smile esthetics?
OBJECTIVES To compare the effects of two common methods of overbite reduction on smile esthetics. MATERIALS AND METHODS A prospective clinical trial was conducted with 32 patients in whom overbite reduction was achieved using a maxillary incisor ...
A. Hamdan +4 more
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Graphical abstract illustrating diagnostic methods of TMJ hypermobility and their predictive value for masticatory dysfunction and TMD outcomes. ABSTRACT Background Joint hypermobility (JH), particularly at the temporomandibular joint (TMJ), has been proposed as a potential risk factor for temporomandibular disorders (TMD).
Samilla Pontes Braga +5 more
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ABSTRACT Objective To explore the relationship between early dentofacial orthopaedic treatment, improvement in the width of oropharynx and nasopharynx, and quality of life. Materials and Methods Thirty‐three prepubertal children with skeletal Class III (median age 9 years; 56% females) received treatment with a maxillary expander and facemask.
Stjepan Spalj +5 more
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Effects of Open Mouth Posture on Dentofacial Development of Growing Children [PDF]
Objective: In spite of the continuous interest of orthodontists in the effects of soft tissues on dental and skeletal structures, this influence is not well clear.
Tahereh Jalaly +3 more
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