The effect of low level laser on condylar growth during mandibular advancement in rabbits.

abstract：BACKGROUND:Orthodontic treatment with fixed appliances requires - among others - the correct clinical expression of torque, which depends on the precise fitting of archwire and slot. Especially in the lingual technique torque problems become clinically more evident than in labial appliances also with respect to the ver...

journal_title：Head & face medicine

authors： Demling A,Dittmer MP,Schwestka-Polly R

更新日期：2009-12-15 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Recently, medical rapid prototyping (MRP) models, fabricated with computer-aided design and computer-aided manufacture (CAD/CAM) techniques, have been applied to reconstructive surgery in the treatment of head and neck cancers. Here, we tested the use of preoperatively manufactured reconstruction plates, whi...

journal_title：Head & face medicine

authors： Azuma M,Yanagawa T,Ishibashi-Kanno N,Uchida F,Ito T,Yamagata K,Hasegawa S,Sasaki K,Adachi K,Tabuchi K,Sekido M,Bukawa H

更新日期：2014-10-23 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Successful treatment of patients with multiple bilateral impactions can be an orthodontic challenge, but few reports on treatment planning and execution exist. CASE PRESENTATION:In this case report, we describe the successful orthodontic treatment of a 16.3-year old female patient without systemic or geneti...

journal_title：Head & face medicine

authors： Schubert M,Proff P,Kirschneck C

更新日期：2016-07-25 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Periodontal health is of great concern for periodontists and orthodontists in the inter-disciplinary management of patients with bimaxillary protrusion. The aim of present study is to investigate changes in the alveolar bone in the maxillary incisor region and to explore its relationship with displacement of...

journal_title：Head & face medicine

authors： Mao H,Yang A,Pan Y,Li H,Lei L

更新日期：2020-11-20 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:The aim of this study was to compare the shear bond strength of Biodentine, ProRoot MTA (MTA), glass ionomer cement (GIC) and composite resin (CR) on dentine. METHODS:120 extracted human third molars were embedded in cold-cured-resin and grinned down to the dentine. For each material 30 specimens were pro...

journal_title：Head & face medicine

authors： Kaup M,Dammann CH,Schäfer E,Dammaschke T

更新日期：2015-04-19 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The purpose of this study was to assess the influence of head and neck pathologies on the detection rate, configuration and diameter of the thoracic duct (TD) and right lymphatic duct (RLD) in computed tomography (CT) of the head and neck. METHODS:One hundred ninety-seven patients were divided into the subg...

journal_title：Head & face medicine

authors： Kammerer FJ,Schlude B,Kuefner MA,Schlechtweg P,Hammon M,Uder M,Schwab SA

更新日期：2016-03-31 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:The aim of this study was to compare solubility, microhardness, radiopacity, and setting time of Biodentine with ProRoot MTA. METHODS:Solubility in distilled water, radioopacity, and setting time were evaluated in accordance with International Standard ISO 6876:2001. In addition, the solubility in Phospha...

journal_title：Head & face medicine

authors： Kaup M,Schäfer E,Dammaschke T

更新日期：2015-05-02 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:In this study, we report a rare case of an adult patient with essential palatal tremors (EPT) presenting as nasal clicks, instead of otic clicks or objective pulsatile tinnitus in common EPT. CASE PRESENTATION:Nasal endoscopic examination and EMG recordings of the soft palate muscles were performed to confi...

journal_title：Head & face medicine

authors： Ye Y,Liao S,Luo B,Ni L

更新日期：2016-11-22 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Langerhans cell histiocytosis (LCH), previously known as Histiocytosis X, is an infrequent disease that congregates a wide spectrum of clinical presentations with variable systemic involvement. Unification of these diseases under only one category is based on the almost identical histopathologic features of ...

journal_title：Head & face medicine

authors： Vargas A,Ramírez H,Ramírez P,Foncea C,Venegas B,Astorga P

更新日期：2016-06-02 00:00:00

abstract：:Ectopic internal carotid artery (ICA) is a very rare variation. The major congenital abnormalities of the ICA can be classified as agenesis, aplasia and hypoplasia, and they can be unilateral or bilateral. Anomalies of the neck artery may be vascular neoplasms or ectopic position. Carotid angiograms provide absolute c...

journal_title：Head & face medicine

authors： Prokopakis EP,Bourolias CA,Bizaki AJ,Karampekios SK,Velegrakis GA,Bizakis JG

更新日期：2008-08-26 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Simultaneous, radiation-free registration of the teeth and the upper and lower jaw positions in relation to the extraoral soft tissue could improve treatment planning and documentation. The purpose of this study is to describe a workflow to solve this form of registration and surface acquisition with a mobil...

journal_title：Head & face medicine

authors： Ritschl LM,Wolff KD,Erben P,Grill FD

更新日期：2019-11-25 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The role of human papillomavirus (HPV) in orthokeratinized odontogenic cysts (OOCs) has rarely been studied. The objective is to describe the clinicopathological findings in a series of OOCs from a Spanish population that were investigated in relation to the possible presence of HPV. METHODS:A clinicopathol...

journal_title：Head & face medicine

authors： Vera-Sirera B,Rubio-Martínez L,Forner-Navarro L,Vera-Sempere F

更新日期：2018-07-13 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:This study was performed to examine craniofacial structures in persons with hypodontia and to reveal any differences, that may occur, when agenetic teeth are only found in the maxilla, the mandible or in both jaws. The groups consistent of 50 children (33 girls, 17 boys) aged between 9 and 13.5 years were ...

journal_title：Head & face medicine

authors： Kreczi A,Proff P,Reicheneder C,Faltermeier A

更新日期：2011-12-06 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Ablative tumor surgery often results in continuity defects of the mandible. When an immediate reconstruction using autologous bone grafts is not possible the bridging of the defects with a variety of bridging plates might be achieved. However, those bridging plates have the risk of plate fractures or exposur...

journal_title：Head & face medicine

authors： Reitemeier B,Schöne C,Lesche R,Lauer G,Schulz MC,Markwardt J

更新日期：2016-04-11 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Patients suspected of having swallowing disorders, could highly benefit from simple diagnostic screening before being referred to specialist evaluations. The article analyzes various instrumental methods of dysphagia assessment, introduces surface electromyography (sEMG) to carry out rapid assessment of such ...

journal_title：Head & face medicine

authors： Vaiman M,Eviatar E

更新日期：2009-02-20 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:This study determined the amount and severity of EARR (external apical root resorption) after orthodontic treatment with self-ligating (SL) and conventional (Non-SL) brackets. Differences regarding rate of extraction cases, appointments and treatment time were evaluated. MATERIAL AND METHODS:213 patients ...

journal_title：Head & face medicine

authors： Jacobs C,Gebhardt PF,Jacobs V,Hechtner M,Meila D,Wehrbein H

更新日期：2014-01-23 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:CHARGE syndrome (CS) is a rare genetic condition (OMIM #214800). The condition has a variable phenotypic expression. Historically, the diagnosis of CHARGE syndrome was based on the presence of specific clinical criteria. The genetic aetiology of CS has since been elucidated and attributed to pathogenic varia...

journal_title：Head & face medicine

authors： Chetty M,Roberts TS,Elmubarak M,Bezuidenhout H,Smit L,Urban M

更新日期：2020-05-08 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The apparent interactions between the mechanisms of action of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDS) and steroids suggest that co-therapy may provide beneficial inflammatory and pain relief in the absence of side effects. The aim of the study was to compare the effect of co-administered dexamethasone...

journal_title：Head & face medicine

authors： Bamgbose BO,Akinwande JA,Adeyemo WL,Ladeinde AL,Arotiba GT,Ogunlewe MO

更新日期：2005-11-07 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Schwannomas are uncommon benign tumors of the external auditory canal. The clinical features, the differential diagnosis, and the surgical treatment of these lesions are discussed. CASE PRESENTATION:A 51-year-old patient presented with a mass obliterating the external auditory meatus. Excisional biopsy was ...

journal_title：Head & face medicine

authors： Topal O,Erbek SS,Erbek S

更新日期：2007-01-15 00:00:00

abstract：:There is no doubt that the main reason for an internal grauloma is a traumatic event. The trauma may be physical or chemical as in the case of caries or coronal pulpectomy. In most of the cases it is diagnosed by hazard or, when in case of fracture or mobility, extraction is the only therapy to be performed. If diagno...

journal_title：Head & face medicine

authors： Gassmann G,Arnold WH

更新日期：2015-06-12 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Primary surgery in patients with complete unilateral and bilateral cleft lip and palate restricts transverse and sagittal maxillary growth. Additional surgical maxillary advancement might become necessary after completion of growth. The aim of this study was to determine the extent of maxillary deficiency at...

journal_title：Head & face medicine

authors： Lisson JA,Weyrich C

更新日期：2014-06-20 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Functional and aesthetic mandibular reconstruction after ablative tumor surgery continues to be a challenge even after the introduction of microvascular bone transfer. Complex microvascular reconstruction of the resection site requires accurate preoperative planning. In the recent past, bone graft and fixati...

journal_title：Head & face medicine

authors： Toro C,Robiony M,Costa F,Zerman N,Politi M

更新日期：2007-01-15 00:00:00

abstract：:Melanotic neuroectodermal tumor of infancy (MNTI) is a rare condition that occurs normally in the anterior maxilla of infants aged <1 year. The use of clinical and imaging tools for MNTI is extremely important to prevent problems with function as well as the aesthetic features in a breastfeeding child. Brazil is a mul...

journal_title：Head & face medicine

authors： Pinheiro TP,Carneiro JT Jr,de Melo Alves S Jr,de Jesus Viana Pinheiro J,Tuji FM

更新日期：2013-11-25 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To analyze the interradicular trabecular bone density of the lateral maxilla regarding the insertion of temporary anchorage devices (TADs). MATERIAL AND METHODS:The material consisted of tissue blocks of autopsy material from 20 subjects (17 male, 3 female, 16 - 63y). The specimens comprised the dentated alv...

journal_title：Head & face medicine

authors： Krieger E,Wehrbein H

更新日期：2015-02-07 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The most common malignant salivary gland tumors that affect both adult and children is mucoepidermoid carcinoma. It usually affects both minor and major salivary glands but parotid gland is considering the most common site in which this tumor arises. CD44, a trans-membrane glycoprotein, is an adhesion molecu...

journal_title：Head & face medicine

authors： Binmadi N,Elsissi A,Elsissi N

更新日期：2016-01-29 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:The aim of the study was to compare the detectability of neck vessels with contrast enhanced magnetic resonance angiography (MRA) in the setting of a whole-body MRA and multislice computed tomography angiography (CTA) for preoperative vascular mapping of head and neck. METHODS:In 20 patients MRA was perfo...

journal_title：Head & face medicine

authors： Kramer M,Schwab SA,Nkenke E,Eller A,Kammerer F,May M,Baigger JF,Uder M,Lell M

更新日期：2014-05-12 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:To report the outcome of guided endodontic treatment (GET) of a case of dentin dysplasia with pulp canal calcification (PCC) and apical periodontitis based on the use of a 3D-printed template designed by merging cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) and surface scan data. CASE PRESENTATION:A 12-year old fema...

journal_title：Head & face medicine

authors： Krug R,Volland J,Reich S,Soliman S,Connert T,Krastl G

更新日期：2020-11-17 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:To investigate the prognostic value of a three-dimensional dynamic quantitative analysis system to measure facial motion (3D ASFM) in acute facial palsy patients and compare it with subjective grading methods and electroneurography. METHODS:We continuously recruited 37 patients with acute (< 1 month) Bell's...

journal_title：Head & face medicine

authors： Zhao Y,Feng G,Wu H,Aodeng S,Tian X,Volk GF,Guntinas-Lichius O,Gao Z

更新日期：2020-07-18 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:It is widely known that stress conditioning can protect microcirculation and induce the release of vasoactive factors for a period of several hours. Little, however, is known about the long-term effects of stress conditioning on microcirculation, especially on the microcirculation of the periosteum of the cal...

journal_title：Head & face medicine

authors： Rana M,von See C,Rücker M,Schumann P,Essig H,Kokemüller H,Lindhorst D,Gellrich NC

更新日期：2011-11-18 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Apoptosis, or programmed cell death is a form of physiological cell death. It is increased or decreased in the presence of infection, inflammation or tissue remodelling. Previous studies suggest that apoptosis is involved in the pathogenesis of inflammatory periodontal disease. The aim of the present study w...

journal_title：Head & face medicine

authors： Bulut S,Uslu H,Ozdemir BH,Bulut OE

更新日期：2006-06-20 00:00:00