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Reliability and Accuracy of a Newly Developed Intraoral Ultrasound Device to Evaluate the Facial Alveolar Bone Height
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Introduction: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the reliability and accuracy of a newly developed intraoral ultrasound (US) device to evaluate the facial alveolar bone height. Methods: 38 cadaver teeth distributed across 3 human cadavers were prepared by having placed two or more notches...
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Simulation of Initial Forces and Moments on a Curve of Spee Malocclusion with Labial and Lingual Orthodontic Appliances
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OBJECTIVES: Orthodontic movement is determined by the acting forces and moments exerted onto teeth, which are difficult to predict and calculate with continuous archwires. Levelling the curve of Spee is a fundamental objective in orthodontic treatment. The forces and moments exerted by labial and...
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Skeletal and Dental Changes During Treatment of Moderate Class II Malocclusions with Fixed Class II Correctors
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Abstract Introduction: The purpose of this this was to compare the skeletal and dental changes associated with the Herbst and Xbow fixed Class II correctors using Cone-Beam Computed Tomography (CBCT). Methods: A sample of 59 Class II patients were randomly allocated into three groups. One group...
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Skeletal and Dental Changes from a Compliance-Based Orthotropic Treatment Approach with Exercises to Improve Orofacial Posture
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Objective: To investigate the skeletal and dental changes that occur using a compliance-based orthotropic treatment approach with orofacial posture exercises aimed at controlling vertical facial skeletal growth in the mixed dentition. Methods: 102 patients were consecutively treated under the...
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Sleep-Disordered Breathing and Mandibular Bone Mass as Assessed Through Panoramic Radiographs
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Sleep-disordered breathing (SDB) and low bone mass (i.e., osteoporosis) are common conditions affecting the adult population with an estimated prevalence of around 15%. Recent studies have assessed a potential association between SDB and reduction in bone mass in adult population. Nevertheless...
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Soft tissue facial changes in patients 18 years or older after bone-anchored maxillary expansion - a pilot study
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Abstract Introduction: Maxillary expansion is a therapeutic modality utilized by orthodontists in order to increase the transverse dimension of the maxilla and correct transverse maxillary discrepancies that is commonly utilized in cases with posterior crossbite and maxillary crowding. This...
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Fall 2023
Introduction: Maxillary transverse discrepancies are typically treated with palatal expansion treatment modalities. In addition to skeletal and dental changes with maxillary segment width enhancement, maxillary expansion may also impact the facial soft tissues, and past studies have shown varied...
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The Effect of Conventional Elastomers on Force and Moment of a Self-Ligating Orthodontic Bracket with Second-Order Angulation in the Dry and Wet States evaluated through a new 3D Friction Device
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Objective: A new three-dimensional friction device was used to investigate the effect of conventional elastomers on force and moment of a self-ligating orthodontic bracket with second-order angulation during a simulated retraction. Methods: An 0.018x0.025-in stainless steel archwire was drawn...
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The Effect of Mandibular Advancement Devices on Sympathetic Nerve Activity and Markers of Cardiovascular Health in Obstructive Sleep Apnea Patients: A Feasibility Trial
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OBJECTIVE: To determine whether mandibular advancement device (MAD) therapy improves sympathetic nerve activity (SNA) in mild to moderate adult OSA patients, or in those with severe OSA who cannot tolerate CPAP. Secondarily, we will investigate whether MAD therapy improves vascular health and...
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The Effect of Perturbations on Resistance to Sliding in Second Order Moments Using Conventional Ligated Brackets Versus Passive Self Ligated Brackets
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Abstract Objectives: A novel frictional and perturbation device was used to investigate the role of vibrations on resistance to sliding (RS) in conventional and passive ligated brackets Methods: 150 3M Victory Series twins (0.022 slot) and 150 Damon Q brackets (0.022 slot) were tested using an...