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- 1Chen, Kevin
- 1Coutsiers Morell, Gaston F.
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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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Albertan Orthodontists’ Perceived Challenges and Strategies to Obtain Adult Patients’ Informed Consent
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Introduction: Informed consent (IC) is a communication process between a patient and a doctor that often leads to agreement or permission for health care management. For the IC process to be effective, provision of appropriate and accurate information to patients is fundamental and must be...
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Analysis of Anterior Dentofacial Aesthetic Characteristics and their Association to Post-Phase I Orthodontic Treatment Decisions
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Background. Researchers have conducted extensive studies regarding dentoalveolar factors that affect anterior dental aesthetics; however, there is no consensus regarding how these factors affect orthodontic treatment decisions. Methods. A systematic search of electronic databases was conducted to...
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Analysis of the biological effects of Therapeutic ultrasound on orthodontically induced tooth root resorption repair
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The aim of this thesis was to investigate the biological effects of LIPUS on orthodontically induced inflammatory resorption (OIIRR) in in vivo and in vitro models. The in vitro samples were obtained from healthy human premolars and cultured for 5-days or 24-hours with application of LIPUS at...
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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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Fall 2023
Background: The COVID-19 pandemic has shown us that our infection prevention and control (IPC) knowledge has some glaring gaps on what best ways to treat dental patients, leading to a flurry of research to understand the best mitigation strategies to reduce aerosols. One of these strategies...
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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 Analysis of Nasal Septum Changes Caused by Rapid Maxillary Expansion in Adolescent Patients with Mild to Moderate Septal Deviation
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Objectives: The objective of this thesis was to analyze cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) images to measure potential changes in nasal septal deviation (NSD) from rapid maxillary expansion (RME) treatment in a sample of adolescent patients. Methods: This retrospective study involved 26...
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Developing an Index for the Orthodontic Treatment Need in Pediatric Patients with Obstructive Sleep Apnea: A Communication Tool between Physicians and Orthodontists
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Purpose: To develop a physician screening index for the oral and facial assessment of the orthodontic treatment-need in pediatric patients with Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) that may diminish the severity of their OSA symptoms. Methods: Based on the available literature and WHO guidelines for...
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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...