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A Comparative Study Between Newly Developed Wave-form and Traditional Straight-form Splints

open access: yes, 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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Disposable negative pressure wound therapy system enhances punch graft acceptance in equine distal limb wounds

open access: yesEquine Veterinary Education, EarlyView.
Summary This case series describes the use of a disposable, canister‐free negative pressure wound therapy (NPWT) system (PICO®) in combination with punch grafting for the treatment of distal limb wounds in three horses. Each horse presented with complex traumatic injuries resulting in delayed or inadequate healing of distal limb wounds.
M. Schnierer   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Effects of Different Occlusal Splints on Joint Vibrations in Bruxers

open access: yes
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

open access: yes, 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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Diagnosis and surgical treatment of four radiographically incomplete, articular, proximal third metatarsal bone fractures

open access: yesEquine Veterinary Education, EarlyView.
Summary The objective was to describe the diagnosis, surgical repair and outcome of four radiographically incomplete, articular, proximal third metatarsal bone fractures with an uncommon, dorsomedial–plantarolateral oblique configuration and this is a retrospective analysis of four racehorses presenting for surgical treatment of this uncommon fracture ...
M. J. S. Duggan   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Role of Nasal Splints in Prevention of Nasal Adhesions following Septal Surgery at CMH Lahore: A Comparative Cross-Sectional Study

open access: yesLife and Science
Objective: To compare the incidence of nasal adhesion formation following nasal surgery in patients of DNS (Deviated Nasal Septum) with and without postsurgical application of nasal splints with long-term follow-up.
Anam Asif   +5 more
doaj   +1 more source

Comminuted fractures of the proximal phalanx in horses: A multicentre retrospective review

open access: yesEquine Veterinary Education, EarlyView.
Summary Background Comminuted fractures of the proximal phalanx (CFPP), defined as the presence of three or more major fracture fragments, present difficult management challenges. Feedback from practitioners and long‐term follow‐up can be helpful to reassess evidence‐based treatment strategies and improve clinical outcomes.
C. de Chaisemartin   +23 more
wiley   +1 more source

Comparing Fibre-Reinforced, CAD/CAM and Composite Wire Splints

open access: yes
Aim: To compare the clinical effectiveness of composite wire splints, fibre -reinforced splints and CAD/CAM manufactured splints in stabilizing anterior teeth affected by periodontitis. Objectives: To evaluate and compare the reduction in tooth mobility,
Amit Mani, Shivani Sachdeva, Raju Anarthe, Shivani Bhosale, Aishwarya Deshmukh, Jidnyasa Mali
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The Survival and Success of Teeth With External Cervical Resorption: A Multi‐Centre, Retrospective Study

open access: yesInternational Endodontic Journal, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Objectives To evaluate the survival and success outcomes of teeth affected by external cervical resorption (ECR) managed using three distinct treatment strategies, with periapical radiographs and small field of view cone beam computed tomography used for diagnosis and treatment planning.
Shanon Patel   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

Efficiency of occlusal splints on police officers with TMD

open access: yes, 2010
Aim: To evaluate of the effect of two different occlusal splints on police officers with TMD. Methods: Thirty police officers were selected based on Research Diagnostic Criteria for TMD and on clinical exams.
Faria, Claudia Regina Sgobbi de   +4 more
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