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Journal of Dental Education, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Aim This prospective cohort study aimed to evaluate the subjective perception of digital and conventional orthodontic fabrication methods among dental students. The educational effectiveness of conventional and digital approaches was assessed using a novel approach that included user experience surveys and a quantitative evaluation of the ...
Lisa‐Marie Mai +4 more
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Comparison of Designed Slippers Splints with the Splints Available on the Market in the Treatment of Hallux Valgus [PDF]
, 2011 Hallux valgus or the lateral deviation of the great toe is a complex disease. If it is not treated, it will cause the deviation of other toes. Hallux valgus is three times more common in females and may cause uncomfortable deformity of the foot, problems
Babak Mirzashahi +4 more
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Perceived Educational Value of a Self‐Developed 3D‐Printed Pediatric Dentistry Simulator
Journal of Dental Education, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Purpose To design and assess a 3D‐printed pediatric dentistry simulator and to evaluate its perceived educational value and realism through student and expert feedback. Methods A maxillary simulator that is mountable on phantom heads was developed and produced by desktop stereolithography with single‐use inserts, enabling proximal caries ...
Michel Benyamin +11 more
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A Comparative Study Between Newly Developed Wave-form and Traditional Straight-form Splints [PDF]
, 2012 Purpose: Widely used fiberglass splints are made from straight-form material. These prove difficult to mold at joints and form wrinkles, causing complications such as pain, pressure sores, and peripheral nerve palsy.
Jung, Y +7 more
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Journal of Periodontology, EarlyView.Abstract Background To identify novel periodontal phenotypes using unsupervised machine learning on a large‐scale, multicenter cohort, specifically characterizing disease patterns based on the “periodontal architecture” of localized structural failures (tooth mobility and molar furcation defects) rather than global severity averages alone. Methods This
Georgios S. Chatzopoulos, Larry F. Wolff
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Effects of Different Occlusal Splints on Joint Vibrations in Bruxers [PDF]
Background and Objectives: This study aimed to evaluate the effects of hard, soft, and semi-soft splints on TMJ vibrations in bruxers with JVA and to compare them with data obtained from asymptomatic individuals.
Akat, Bora +5 more
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Stereometric assessment of TMJ space variation by occlusal splints [PDF]
, 2008 Occlusal splints are used for the management of temporomandibular disorders, although their mechanism of action remains controversial. This study investigated whether insertion of an occlusal splint leads to condyle-fossa distance changes, and to ...
Gallo, L M +4 more
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Journal of Periodontology, EarlyView.Abstract Background Free soft tissue autografts (FSTA) harvested from a patient's palate are frequently associated with significant postoperative morbidity. Several wound dressings have been applied to the palatal donor site with the aim of reducing postoperative complications and improving wound healing.
Kylie J. Yineman +4 more
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Use of dynamic splints for tendon injuries of the hand [PDF]
, 2014 Title: Use of dynamic splints for tendon injuries of the hand. Problem: There is a lack of complex information on methods and procedures of dynamic splint production in the Czech Republic .
Pařilová, Markéta
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Accuracy of Key Sonographic Markers for Juxta‐Articular Fractures
Journal of Ultrasound in Medicine, EarlyView.Objectives To systematically evaluate sonographic features of long bone juxta‐articular fractures and identify key diagnostic predictors using machine learning‐based feature selection. Methods This prospective single‐center diagnostic accuracy study enrolled 121 patients with clinically suspected juxta‐articular fractures.
Xiaofang Fu +11 more
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