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Frequency and Characteristics of Incidental Findings Using Cone-Beam Computed Tomography in an Orthodontic Population
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Objectives: To explore the nature and frequency of incidental findings in large field of view cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT). Additionally, to assess the agreement among orthodontic clinicians in the assessment of the impact of maxillofacial findings identified in CBCT imaging. Methods: A...
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Fusion of Magnetic Resonance Imaging and Cone-Beam Computed Tomography: A New Approach to Diagnostic Imaging of Temporomandibular Joints.
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Aims: to develop a reliable and accurate method to co-register magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) images for improved assessment of TMJ internal derangement in adolescents and adults, and to utilize this MRI-CBCT co-registration tool to quantify TMJ changes...
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Fall 2013
Plakoglobin (γ-catenin) is a member of the Armadillo family of proteins and a homolog of β-catenin with similar dual adhesive and signaling functions. The adhesive function of these proteins is mediated by their interactions with cadherins and their signaling function by association with various...
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Oropharyngeal dimensional changes following maxillary expansion with two different appliances: a CBCT study
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Capenakas, Silvia Patricio Gianoni
Maxillary expansion is used to correct maxillary deficiencies, the most common technique is the Rapid Maxillary Expansion. Although there are several other treatment types depending on age such as surgery or archwire; maxillary expansion, have been related to the increase of the upper airway...
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Posterior Cranial Base Growth and Development Changes as Assessed Through CBCT Imaging in Adolescents
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Introduction: Understanding craniofacial growth and development is important for accurate diagnosis, treatment planning and post treatment evaluation of orthodontic cases. Paramount to this is knowledge of the cranial base growth and development, since it is the foundation upon which the...
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Survival Benefit of Chemotherapy in Oropharyngeal Cancer Patients Treated with Surgery and Post-Operative Radiation
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Oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma (OPSCC) is the third most common cancer of the head and neck. The incidence of all subtypes of head and neck squamous cell carcinoma has decreased over the past 30 years in Canada and most of the world except for OPSCC. The increasing incidence of OPSCC over...
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Spring 2018
Head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC) is the 6th most prevalent cancer worldwide with rates of human papillomavirus (HPV)-positive oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma (OPSCC) dramatically increasing. The overexpression of enhancer of zeste homolog 2 (EZH2), a histone methyltransferase...
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Temporomandibular Joint Condylar/Fossa Positional Changes Post Herbst And Xbow Treatments In Adolescents Assessed Through CBCT Imaging
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Objective: To evaluate the three-dimensional positional changes (anteroposterior, vertical, and mediolateral) in the condyle /and the glenoid fossa utilizing different Class II fixed mandibular positioners/appliances (Herbst and Xbow) compared to controls. Methods: The primary sample consisted of...
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The validity, reliability and time requirement of study model analysis using cone-beam computed tomography generated virtual study models
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Objectives: To investigate the validity, reliability and time spent on performing a full orthodontic study model analysis (SMA) on Cone Beam Computed Tomography (CBCT)-generated dental models (Anatomodels) compared with conventional Plaster models and a subset of Extracted Premolars. Methods:...
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Tooth length measurement accuracy and reliability with cone-beam CT and panoramic radiography
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This study assessed the accuracy and reliability of tooth length measurements through axial, coronal and sagittal serial slices of CBCT volumes; conventional panoramic radiographs; and CBCT panoramic reconstructions to that of a digital caliper gold standard. Samples consisted of maxillary...