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Effects of Palatal Expansion on Speech Production [PDF]

open access: yes, 2017
Introduction: Rapid palatal expanders (RPEs) are a commonly used orthodontic adjunct for the treatment of posterior crossbites. RPEs are cemented to bilateral posterior teeth across the palate and thus may interfere with proper tongue movement and ...
Meinhardt, Jason Milton
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TGFβ Plays a Minimal Role in Supporting Th17 Cell Phenotype Post Differentiation

open access: yesBarrier Immunity, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Th17 cells can adopt different functional capabilities in response to environmental stimuli, exhibiting functional plasticity, contributing to both pathogenic autoinflammation but also vital homeostatic immune regulation, particularly at mucosal barriers.
Annie Whelan   +10 more
wiley   +1 more source

Three-Dimensional Photographic Evaluation of Immediate Soft Tissue Changes Following Rapid Maxillary Expansion [PDF]

open access: yes, 2011
The skeletal and dental changes associated with rapid maxillary expansion (RME) are well documented. Effects on the soft tissues and the potential impact on facial esthetics have not been well researched.
Granillo, Nathan
core   +1 more source

A comprehensive embryonic staging series of the turtle Trachemys scripta

open access: yesDevelopmental Dynamics, EarlyView.
Abstract Background Turtles hold a unique place in vertebrate evolutionary history, making them critical assets in embryology research. Yet, they remain understudied as potential model organisms in the field. Here, to support experimental manipulations with turtle embryos, we have created a complete normal table of development for comprehensive ...
Christina M. Noravian   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

A new method for the treatment of unilateral posterior cross-bite: a three-dimensional finite element stress analysis study

open access: yesProgress in Orthodontics, 2018
Background Stress relieving corticoto mies during the treatment of maxillary expansion are needed in adult patients. Methods Three-dimensional (3D) finite element model was prepared, and finite element analysis was processed to evaluate the stress ...
Çağrı Ulusoy, Merve Dogan
doaj   +1 more source

Dental development in the tropical gar (Atractosteus tropicus) and the evolution of vertebrate dentitions

open access: yesDevelopmental Dynamics, EarlyView.
Abstract Background Dentitions have diversified enormously during vertebrate evolution, involving reductions, modifications, or allocations to prey seizing and processing regions. A combination of ancient and novel features related to dental and oropharyngeal apparatuses is found in extant lineages of non‐teleost fishes, such as the gars.
Anna Pospisilova   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Challenges and Opportunities in Developing Standardized Dental Implant Curriculum for Nigeria's Dental Schools

open access: yesJournal of Dental Education, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Introduction Dental implant education in many African countries, including Nigeria, is limited due to a lack of expertise and resources. This study assessed the status of implant education in Nigeria's 13 dental schools, evaluated faculty and student willingness to implement a standardized curriculum, and explored student perceptions of ...
Uvoh Onoriobe   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Evaluatıon Of The Nasal Aırway Followıng Rapıd Maxıllary Expansıon Wıth Computerızed Tomography

open access: yesTurkish Journal of Orthodontics, 2004
In this study nasal airway changes following rapid maxillary expansion was evaluated with computerized tomography. In the study nasal airway volumes of 10 bilateral maxillary construction cases (6 girls and 4 boys) were measured with computerized ...
Cenk Doruk
doaj   +1 more source

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