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Dental arch asymmetry in children with large overjets.
Little is known about asymmetry of children's dental arches. The purposes of this study were to quantify and describe dental arch asymmetry of 151 children with large overjets, and to determine if a spatial relationship exists between dental landmarks in opposing arches. The median palatal plane (MPP) was the reference for transverse measurements.
Abbas Esmailnejad+2 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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Skeletal growth in class II malocclusion from childhood to adolescence: does the profile straighten?
Background There is relatively little appreciation of the changes in maxillary-mandibular relationships occurring during adolescence among subjects with normal and increased overjet.
Matoula Taloumtzi+3 more
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Embryonic cranial cartilage defects in the Fgfr3Y367C/+ mouse model of achondroplasia
Abstract Achondroplasia, the most common chondrodysplasia in humans, is caused by one of two gain of function mutations localized in the transmembrane domain of fibroblast growth factor receptor 3 (FGFR3) leading to constitutive activation of FGFR3 and subsequent growth plate cartilage and bone defects.
Susan M. Motch Perrine+9 more
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Occlusal Features of Chinese Adults in Hong Kong
The molar relations, overjet and overbite of 201 Hong Kong Chinese adults of mean age 20 years were studied. lt was found that 63.7 per cent had Angle Class I, 16.4 per cent had Class II and 19.9 per cent had Class III molar relations.
Tang Endarra L.K.
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xxx ABSTRACT Background Mandibular advancement devices (MADs) are an effective treatment for obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA), though individual responses to therapy can vary. Objectives This study aims to: (1) examine how craniofacial characteristics are associated with MAD effectiveness to refine patient selection and improve outcomes; and (2) assess ...
Sara Camañes‐Gonzalvo+6 more
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Effect of Early Orthodontic Treatment on Long-Term Stability of Class II Malocclusions
BackgroundClass II malocclusions are a common orthodontic problem, often requiring comprehensive treatment to achieve proper occlusion and facial harmony.
Subashree S+4 more
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The Socio-Demographic Evaluation of Patients that Discontinue Orthodontic Treatment
This study aims to define the general profile of the patients who were started to treat and then gave up their treatment. In addition we also aim to take the precautions in accordance with the results.
Ali Altuğ Bıçakçı+2 more
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The Obstructive Sleep Apnea Physical Exam: A Systematic Review and Meta‐Analysis
ABSTRACT Introduction This systematic review aimed to determine the clinical utility of various physical exam findings in the diagnosis of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). Methods A systematic review of English articles identified from PubMed, Embase, CENTRAL, and Web of Science databases.
Nihal Punjabi+5 more
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OBJECTIVE Dental trauma is a very common issue in dentistry and its occurrence has been related to many factors. The aim of this study was to evaluate the prevalence of traumatic dental injuries in the permanent dentition among Swiss children and its ...
J. Schatz+3 more
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