Expression of MMP-13 in Human Temporomandibular Joint Disc Derangement and Osteoarthritis [PDF]
, 2017 Objective: MMP-13 performs digestion of collagen, which is a primary component of the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) articular disc. This study evaluated the expression of MMP-13 in patients with anterior disc displacement with (ADDwR) and without ...
Almeida, Luis Eduardo +5 more
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On the Analysis of the Contact Conditions in Temporomandibular Joint Prostheses [PDF]
, 2018 Temporomandibular joint replacement (TMJR) is a complex surgical procedure in which the artificial joints available must assure the anatomical reconstruction and guarantee a good range of the natural temporomandibular joint (TMJ) movements. With this aim,
Centeno Báez, Gabriel +3 more
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Consequences of Tooth Loss on Oral Function and need for Replacement of Missing Teeth Among Patients Attending Muhimbili Dental Clinic [PDF]
, 2011 Tanzanian oral health services constitute mainly of tooth extractions. Consequently, individuals susceptible to dental caries and periodontal diseases will have a substantial number of missing teeth, which can affect oral function.
Quaker, Andrewleon S
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PharmaceuticalsBackground: Cannabidiol (CBD) has demonstrated potential as a therapeutic agent for muscle tension, pain, and sleep bruxism, yet its broader impact on comorbid conditions such as sleep disturbance and migraine disability remains underexplored. This study
Karolina Walczyńska-Dragon +3 more
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Aesthetic restoration in maxillo-mandibular malformations: the role of genioplasty [PDF]
, 2015 Aim: The aim of this study was to determinate how orthognatic surgery aids to cure many skull and face abnormalities and to help re-establishing the correct occlusive relation thanks to the repositioning of the maxillo-mandibular skeleton basis. Methods:
Agrillo, Alessandro +6 more
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Assessing degradation of composite resin cements during artificial aging by Martens hardness
Head & Face Medicine, 2017 Background Aim of the study was to verify the efficiency of Martens hardness measurements in detecting the degradation of composite resin cements during artificial aging.
Stefan Bürgin, Nadja Rohr, Jens Fischer
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Arthrocentesis of Temporomandibular Joints—A Clinical Comparative Study
LifeThe objective of this study was to compare single-needle arthrocentesis with the conventional two-needle arthrocentesis, as well as the additional intracapsular injection of hyaluronic acid or platelet-rich fibrin. A total of 96 patients with established
Marta Siewert +3 more
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Functional implications of minor mandibular asymmetry: clinical and digital research on a sample of healthy patients [PDF]
, 2009 OBJECTIVE.The aim of the study is to evaluate the influence that the mandibular asymmetry could have towards the other components of the Stomathognatic system and to further related structures from a functional point of view. MATERIALS and METHODS.
Di Paolo, C. +4 more
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Comorbidities in aging patients with sickle cell disease. [PDF]
, 2018 Sickle cell disease (SCD) in general and sickle cell anemia in particular is a highly complex disorder both at the molecular and clinical levels. Although the molecular lesion is a single-point mutation, the sickle gene is pleiotropic in nature causing ...
Ballas, Samir K.
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AVALIAÇÃO PREVENTIVA DA DISFUNÇÃO TEMPOROMANDIBULAR
Colloquium Vitae, 2011 O objetivo deste trabalho foi detectar precocemente através de questionários específicos, sinais e sintomas de DTM. Foram avaliados 50 estudantes, de ambos os gêneros e faixa etária entre 18 e 30 anos por meio dos questionários: Critérios de Diagnóstico ...
Letícia Stadela da Silva +4 more
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