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3D Analysis of Maxillary Incisor Root Inclinations in Cases of Unilateral Maxillary Canine Impaction
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OBJECTIVE: To analyze the relationship between the impacted maxillary canine and the root inclination of the adjacent maxillary incisors. While earlier literature relied on 2-dimensional radiographs, which display an overlapped representation of the maxillary incisors, this project had the...
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Accuracy and reliability of CBCT imaging for adenoid hypertrophy screening among a sample of oral maxillofacial radiologists and orthodontists and by an automated commercial imaging software
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Objectives. This thesis project aimed to investigate the diagnostic performance of different dental specialists and a modern dental imaging software to evaluate adenoidal hypertrophy compared with the current reference standard diagnosis by an Otorhinolaryngologist – Head and Neck Surgeon (OHNS)...
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Fall 2013
Purpose: evaluate 1) reliability and accuracy of cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) for assessing adenoid size compared to nasoendoscopy (NE), 2) Influence of clinical experience on CBCT diagnosis. Methods: Four blinded evaluators reviewed randomized CBCT images. Adenoid size was graded on a...
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Anterior and Middle Cranial Base Growth and Development Changes as Assessed Through CBCT Imaging in Adolescents
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Introduction: In this study three dimensional Cone beam computed tomography is used to evaluate intra-rater, inter-rater and accuracy of selected 3D landmarks of anterior and middle cranial bases. Growth related dimensional changes of anterior and middle cranial base structures are then assessed ...
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Comparison of the degree of external root resorption of lower incisors and canines when using the Forsus Spring® over the arch or as part of a Crossbow® device in a RCT
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Objective: Assess the degree of external root resorption among lower incisors and canines undergoing orthodontic movement with two Forsus® springs approaches. Materials and methods: The sample of this RCT consisted of 23 patients treated with Forsus® springs over the arch and in 20 patients as...
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Cone-Beam Computed Tomography Evaluation of Oropharyngeal Airway Dimensions in Adolescents with Maxillary Transverse Deficiency
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Objectives: The objective of this study is to analyze cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) images to measure changes in oropharyngeal airway (OPA) dimensions after treatment with rapid maxillary expansion (RME), and compare these changes with those from a matched control group. Methods: This...
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Development and Validation of Semi-automatic Segmentation Technique of Mandibular Condyles from CBCT images
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Objectives: Mandibular condyle contains an important growth site that contributes to the eventual anteroposterior position of the mandible, and is a crucial component in establishing normal temporomandibular function. To accurately assess the change in the volume and morphology of the mandibular...
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Development of a three dimensional analysis of buccolingual inclinations in maxillary transverse deficiencies
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Abstract Introduction: The purpose of this thesis was to develop a new 3D transverse analysis that utilizes a 3D Cartesian coordinate system to assess buccolingual inclinations of first molars and canines using a previously described 3D maxillary reference plane. Landmarks used to create this...
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Development, Validation, and Application of a 3D print out of the Nasopharyngeal area from Cone Beam Computed Tomography in Children
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Cone Beam Computed Tomography (CBCT) is increasingly being used in dentistry to explore certain types of craniofacial abnormalities. Sleep-disordered breathing represents a significant burden to individuals and society. Hence, the opportunistic use of CBCT imaging among dentists to screen for...
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Evaluation of anatomic surgical outcomes in children with sleep disordered breathing symptoms using Cone beam Computed Tomography
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Aims: to utilize accurate and time-efficient methods to segment the upper airway, develop a registration method for longitudinal CBCT data specific for the upper airways, and correlate meaningful CBCT imaging parameters with surgical outcomes in pediatric cohort with SDB symptoms. Methods: 1)...