Fluid structure interaction simulations of the upper airway in obstructive sleep apnea patients before and after maxillomandibular advancement surgery

Dec 10, 2018 by in Orthodontics Comments Off on Fluid structure interaction simulations of the upper airway in obstructive sleep apnea patients before and after maxillomandibular advancement surgery

Introduction The purpose of this study was to analyze pharyngeal airflow using both computational fluid dynamics (CFD) and fluid structure interactions (FSI) in obstructive sleep apnea patients before and after…

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Apical root resorption during orthodontic treatment with clear aligners: A retrospective study using cone-beam computed tomography

Dec 10, 2018 by in Orthodontics Comments Off on Apical root resorption during orthodontic treatment with clear aligners: A retrospective study using cone-beam computed tomography

Introduction We aimed to investigate the incidence and severity of orthodontically induced inflammatory root resorption (OIIRR) on maxillary incisors with clear aligner therapy using cone-beam computed tomography and to identify…

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John Joseph Sheridan, 1932-2018

Dec 10, 2018 by in Orthodontics Comments Off on John Joseph Sheridan, 1932-2018

John Joseph “Jack” Sheridan of Trinity, Florida, died on February 2, 2018, at the age of 85. With his passing, the orthodontic community has lost one of its true luminaries…

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When apologies go too far

Dec 10, 2018 by in Orthodontics Comments Off on When apologies go too far

During treatment, pretend that one of the following things happened: your patient developed a significant periodontal compromise or a significant root resorption. You pick it. Remember, it’s make believe, but,…

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Fluid structure interaction simulations of the upper airway in obstructive sleep apnea patients before and after maxillomandibular advancement surgery

Dec 10, 2018 by in Orthodontics Comments Off on Fluid structure interaction simulations of the upper airway in obstructive sleep apnea patients before and after maxillomandibular advancement surgery

Introduction The purpose of this study was to analyze pharyngeal airflow using both computational fluid dynamics (CFD) and fluid structure interactions (FSI) in obstructive sleep apnea patients before and after…

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Three-dimensional assessment of the effect of micro-osteoperforations on the rate of tooth movement during canine retraction in adults with Class II malocclusion: A randomized controlled clinical trial

Dec 10, 2018 by in Orthodontics Comments Off on Three-dimensional assessment of the effect of micro-osteoperforations on the rate of tooth movement during canine retraction in adults with Class II malocclusion: A randomized controlled clinical trial

Introduction The purpose of this split-mouth trial was to investigate the effect of micro-osteoperforations (MOPs) on the rate of tooth movement. Methods Thirty-two patients (24 female, 8 male; mean age,…

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Evaluation of pharyngeal space and its correlation with mandible and hyoid bone in patients with different skeletal classes and facial types

Dec 10, 2018 by in Orthodontics Comments Off on Evaluation of pharyngeal space and its correlation with mandible and hyoid bone in patients with different skeletal classes and facial types

Introduction The purpose of this article was to evaluate the pharyngeal space volume, and the size and shape of the mandible and the hyoid bone, as well as their relationships,…

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Treatment outcomes and patient-reported quality of life after orthognathic surgery with computer-assisted 2- or 3-dimensional planning: A randomized double-blind active-controlled clinical trial

Dec 10, 2018 by in Orthodontics Comments Off on Treatment outcomes and patient-reported quality of life after orthognathic surgery with computer-assisted 2- or 3-dimensional planning: A randomized double-blind active-controlled clinical trial

Introduction Thorough treatment planning is essential for a good clinical outcome in orthognathic treatment. The planning is often digital. Both 2-dimensional (2D) and 3-dimensional (3D) software options are available. The…

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