Effects of rapid palatal expansion on the sagittal and vertical dimensions of the maxilla: A study on cephalograms derived from cone-beam computed tomography

Apr 7, 2017 by in Orthodontics Comments Off on Effects of rapid palatal expansion on the sagittal and vertical dimensions of the maxilla: A study on cephalograms derived from cone-beam computed tomography

Introduction The purpose of this study was to use cone-beam computed tomography imaging to examine the skeletal and dental changes in the sagittal and vertical dimensions after rapid palatal expansion. Methods…

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You made my heart stop

Apr 7, 2017 by in Orthodontics Comments Off on You made my heart stop

Okay, you are employed as an associate in any type of group practice you want to envision. One day, you are covering the office because the owner/orthodontist is away, and…

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Association between resting jaw muscle electromyographic activity and mandibular advancement splint outcome in patients with obstructive sleep apnea

Apr 7, 2017 by in Orthodontics Comments Off on Association between resting jaw muscle electromyographic activity and mandibular advancement splint outcome in patients with obstructive sleep apnea

Introduction The muscles of mastication are important in positioning the mandible and can therefore affect the patency of the upper airway. The aim of this study was to determine whether…

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Is the growth pattern in mouth breathers comparable with the counterclockwise mandibular rotation of nasal breathers?

Apr 7, 2017 by in Orthodontics Comments Off on Is the growth pattern in mouth breathers comparable with the counterclockwise mandibular rotation of nasal breathers?

Introduction The aim of this longitudinal study was to investigate mandibular rotation and angular remodeling in mouth-breathing children compared with nasal-breathing children. Methods The sample included 55 severely obstructed mouth-breathing…

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Morphologic relationship between the cranial base and the mandible in patients with facial asymmetry and mandibular prognathism

Apr 7, 2017 by in Orthodontics Comments Off on Morphologic relationship between the cranial base and the mandible in patients with facial asymmetry and mandibular prognathism

Introduction This study was conducted to measure the dimensional changes in the cranial base and the mandible in patients with facial asymmetry and mandibular prognathism, and to examine the morphologic…

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Residents’ journal review

Apr 7, 2017 by in Orthodontics Comments Off on Residents’ journal review

Orthopedic prevention of asymmetry in unilateral temporomandibular joint arthritis Stoustrup P, Küseler A, Kristensen KD, Herlin T, Pedersen TK. Orthopaedic splint treatment can reduce mandibular asymmetry caused by unilateral temporomandibular…

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