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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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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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An evaluation of tooth root resorption associated with the use of photobiomodulation during orthodontic treatment with clear aligners
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INTRODUCTION: Photobiomodulation therapy has been reported to accelerate orthodontic tooth movement, which may also be contributing to an increase in orthodontically induced external root resorption (OIERR). The aim of this project is to evaluate the change in tooth root volume using cone-beam...
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Analysis of Upper Airway Functional and Dentofacial Changes during Non-Surgical Maxillary Expansion in Adults
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Abstract Introduction: This analysis is part of an ongoing retrospective secondary pilot study on a randomized clinical trial. The purpose of this research project was to evaluate the effect of none-surgical maxillary expansion techniques on upper airway dimension and function, and skeletal and...
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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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Changes to Incisor Anteroposterior Angulation during Correction of Class II Malocclusion: Impact on Perceived Root Resorption as Analyzed from Conventional Radiography
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When camouflaging Class II malocclusions, there are often changes to both the maxillary and mandibular incisor angulations that can lead to artificial elongation and/or foreshortening of the dental image. OIEARR is a common result of orthodontic treatment and given the inherent limitations of 2D...
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Comparison of short-term skeletal and dental outcomes in Class II malocclusions treated by a combination of either Xbow or Twin-Block appliances with orthodontic brackets
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The objective of this study was to compare short-term treatment effects of a two-phase orthodontic treatment consisting of a phase 1 with either a Twin-block or a Xbow appliance and a phase 2 with orthodontic brackets. Before and after treatment lateral head-films of 50 consecutively treated...
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Comparison of Skeletal and Dental Changes Obtained from a Tooth-Borne Maxillary Expansion Appliance Compared to the Damon System Assessed Through a Digital Volumetric Imaging
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Introduction: The purpose of this thesis was to evaluate and compare dental and skeletal changes associated with the Damon and Rapid Maxillary Expander (RME) expansion over 6 months using a Cone-Beam Computed Tomography (CBCT). Methods: A sample of 82 patients were randomly allocated to either...
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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...