Tonsillectomy and Pharyngoplasty
Key points • The airway of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) patients has been shown to be smaller in the lateral dimension and retropalatal region. • Palatopharyngoplasty can be performed alone…
Transoral Robotic Surgery for the Tongue Base
Key points • Obstructive sleep apnea-hypopnea syndrome (OSAHS) is a common disorder that affects 2% to 4% of men and 1% to 2% of women between the ages of 30…
Pediatric Tongue Base Surgery
Key points • Tongue base is one of the most common sites of upper airway obstruction in patients with persistent obstructive sleep apnea after removal of adenoids and palatine tonsils….
Maxillomandibular Advancement
Key points • Obstructive sleep apnea is underdiagnosed in Canada. • Canadian sleep specialists are reluctant to propose maxillomandibular advancement (MMA). • The Canadian public health insurance covers expenses related…
Genioglossus and Genioplasty Advancement
Key points • Genioglossus advancement with or without genioplasty is technique used as part of multilevel treatment of obstructive sleep apnea. • Many modifications have been described to tailor the…
Upper Airway (Hypoglossal Nerve) Stimulation for Treatment of Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Key points • Obstructive sleep apnea is a multilevel process consisting of physiologic and anatomic obstructive patterns leading to partial or complete collapse of the upper airway and resulting comorbidities….
Nasal Surgery for Sleep-Disordered Breathing
Key points • Nasal obstruction, like other obstructive sleep breathing disorders, is multifactorial with many areas of potential anatomic obstructions. This article reviews the role of nasal obstruction in these…
Drug-Induced Sleep Endoscopy
Key points • Obstructive sleep apnea is a heterogenous disorder characterized by a number of distinct phenotypes of upper airway collapse. • Evaluating dynamic pharyngeal collapse in the sleeping patient…
Sleep Surgery in the Era of Precision Medicine
Key points • Significant updates have been made to the original Stanford sleep surgery algorithm to reflect increased understanding of obstructive sleep apnea pathophysiology, patient phenotyping, and treatment outcome. •…
The effect of build orientation on the microstructure and properties of selective laser melting Ti-6Al-4V for removable partial denture clasps
Abstract Statement of problem Selective laser melting (SLM) Ti-6Al-4V has been used for removable partial dentures, but the impact of SLM Ti-6Al-4V build orientation is not evident. Purpose The purpose…
Effect of scan pattern on complete-arch scans with 4 digital scanners
Abstract Statement of problem Complete-arch digital scans are becoming popular as digital dentistry is adopted for expanded clinical situations such as complete-arch prostheses, removable prostheses, extensive implant-supported treatment, and orthodontic…
Accuracy of different digital scanning techniques and scan bodies for complete-arch implant-supported prostheses
Abstract Statement of problem The effect of various scan bodies and scanning techniques on the accuracy and scan time for completely edentulous patients is not well understood. Purpose The purpose…
Rehabilitation of a patient after a total maxillectomy with a 2-piece magnetically retained obturator: A clinical report
Abstract After ablative surgery, especially a total maxillectomy, an obturator is commonly used as a method of reconstruction. However, the loss of a palatal denture-bearing area and vestibular retentive undercuts…
Activity of chitosan antifungal denture adhesive against common Candidaspecies and Candida albicansadherence on denture base acrylic resin
Abstract Statement of problem Candida adherence to the denture base is an important cause of denture stomatitis. In addition, infections with drug-resistant Candida have become more prevalent, especially among elderly…
Orthodontic elastomeric chain as an alternative to dental floss for splinting implant impression copings for complete-arch implant impressions
The most significant step in fabricating an accurate implant prosthesis is to transfer the precise 3D intraoral location of the implants to the definitive cast. Various impression techniques have been…
The effect of stainable drinks followed by simulated brushing on the roughness and stainability of acrylic resins polymerized with different cycles
Abstract Statement of problem No information is available on roughness and stainability of acrylic resins polymerized by experimental microwave cycles after immersion in stainable liquids and simulated brushing. Purpose The…
Accuracy of marginal fit and axial wall contour for lithium disilicate crowns fabricated using three digital workflows
Abstract Statement of problem Comparative assessment of the effectiveness of computer-aided design and computer-aided manufacturing (CAD-CAM) technologies used to fabricate complete-coverage restorations is needed. A quantitative assessment requires precise documentation of…
Comparative analysis of denture base adaptation performance between pour and other conventional fabrication techniques
Abstract Statement of problem Studies assessing the comparative denture base adaptation performance of the pour technique for various palatal vault depths are sparse. Purpose The purpose of this in vitro study…
Accuracy of 3-unit fixed dental prostheses fabricated on 3D-printed casts
Abstract Statement of problem Three-dimensional (3D)–printed casts are used successfully as diagnostic casts in orthodontics. However, whether 3D-printed casts are sufficiently accurate to be used as definitive casts for fixed…
Accuracy of complete-arch implant impression made with occlusal registration material
Abstract Statement of problem Which impression material, impression tray type, and implant impression technique combination produces the most accurate complete-arch impression is unclear. Purpose The purpose of this in vitro study…
