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Hall technique crowns and children's masseter muscle activity: A surface electromyography pilot study
(2019)
Background:
Hall technique crowns (HTCs) alter the occlusion temporarily, potentially affecting jaw muscles, particularly the masseter – the primary jaw-closing muscle.
Aim:
To assess masseter muscle activity (MMA) ...
Investigating the Relationship Between Resilience, Stress-Coping Strategies, and Learning Approaches to Predict Academic Performance in Undergraduate Medical Students: Protocol for a Proof-of-Concept Study
(2019)
Background:
The evolution of an undergraduate medical student into an adept physician is perpetual, demanding, and stressful. Several studies have indicated medical students have a higher predominance of mental health ...
Evaluation of two-dimensional lateral cephalogram and three-dimensional cone beam computed tomography superimpositions: a comparative study
(2019-04)
Abstract:
Superimposition of radiographic imaging is used to evaluate patient growth and the effects of surgical and/or orthodontic treatment. The purpose of this study was to compare the outcomes of superimposition between ...
Retrospective CBCT analysis of airway volume changes after bone-borne vs tooth-borne rapid maxillary expansion
(2019)
Objectives:
To compare changes in upper airway volume after maxillary expansion with bone and tooth-borne appliances in adolescents and to evaluate the dentoskeletal effects of each expansion modality.
Materials and ...
Do facial morphology, posture and function change following glossectomy? A systematic review
(2019)
Objectives:
To systematically investigate and critically appraise the quality of the currently available literature regarding the morphological, postural, and functional changes observed in individuals following ...
Do analgesics used for the pain experienced after orthodontic procedures affect tooth movement rate? A systematic review based on animal studies
(2019)
Background:
Using analgesics for a short period to relieve the pain following specific orthodontic procedures is common. Such medications may influence orthodontic tooth movement biochemical pathways; however, the ...
Soft tissue changes after connective tissue grafts around immediately placed and restored dental implants in the esthetic zone: A systematic review and meta-analysis
(2019)
Objective:
The aim of this systematic review and meta-analysis was to evaluate the soft tissue outcomes of connective tissue graft (CTG) combined with immediate implant placement and restoration (IIPR) in the esthetic ...
Predictors of orthodontic residency performance: An assessment of scholastic and demographic selection parameters
(2019)
Objective:
To evaluate the association between resident selection criteria, including Graduate Record Examination (GRE) scores, and student performance in an orthodontic residency program.
Materials and Methods:
This ...
Precision of the virtual occlusal record
(2019)
Objectives:
To evaluate the precision of the virtual occlusal record using the Carestream CS3600 Intraoral Scanner (Carestream Dental, Atlanta, Ga).
Materials and Methods:
A total of 20 participants were recruited ...
Three dimensional evaluation of the holographic projection in digital dental model superimposition using HoloLens device
(2019)
Objective:
To assess validity and reliability of palatal superimposition of holograms of 3D digital dental models using a customized software, (Ortho Mechanics Sequential Analyzer OMSA), installed on Microsoft HoloLens ...