Management of maxillomandibular transverse discrepancy (MTD) is essential for achieving stable, functional, and esthetic occlusion. This study aimed to evaluate the maxillomandibular transverse dimensions and discrepancies in relation to vertical ske...
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The main objective of this study was to provide an overview of the current practice for transverse mandibular and maxillary discrepancies in the Netherlands using a web-based survey. Orthodontists (ORTHO) and Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons (OMFS) in...
Introduction: Assessment of maxillary transverse discrepancy requires an accurate tool in order to implement the appropriate treatment plan. Aim: To evaluate the accuracy of Pont’s Index in confirming a transverse maxillary deficiency by compar...
Different vertical facial patterns may present different bone and gingival thicknesses at the molar level and can be influenced by the dental compensations that manifest in the presence of transverse bone discrepancies. A retrospective analysis was m...
The aim of this study was to examine the relationship between the presurgical maxillomandibular transverse index and post-surgical stability one year after mandibular advancement. For the material and methods, twenty-two subjects who were treated wit...
Background: A transverse discrepancy refers to a dimensional difference in the transverse component of the upper and lower dental arches with functional and esthetic implications. The main purpose of this study is to compare the effectiveness of tran...
Background: This study aimed to compare the clinical outcomes of using two different devices to treat upper palatal discrepancies evaluated with a digital intraoral scanner. Methods: A total of 64 patients were enrolled and treated with either an ela...
Microimplant-assisted rapid palatal expansion (MARPE) has been demonstrated successfully in maxillary expansion in late adolescence and adulthood. The maxillary advancement accompanied by expansion is frequently anticipated, which is beneficial for t...
Mixed dentition represents a critical phase in the oral development of pediatric patients, characterized by the simultaneous presence of primary and permanent teeth. This article proposes a comprehensive systematic review of the application of aligne...
Background: Assessment of functional occlusion is crucial in orthodontics and prosthodontics. With scientific advancements, optical jaw tracking systems are increasingly used to evaluate mandibular kinematics. Objectives: To compare the performance o...
Background: Diagnosis is the fundamental basis for understanding biomechanics in orthodontic treatment and for accurately designing the treatment plan. Traditionally, the sagittal plane has been the primary focus of assessment; however, it is essenti...
The aim of this study was to evaluate the variation in measured glenoid inclination measurements between each of the most used methods for measuring the scapular transverse axis with computed tomography (CT) scans, and to investigate the underlying c...
3D printed surgical guides are used for prosthetically-driven oral implant placement. When manufacturing these guides, information regarding suitable printing techniques and materials as well as the necessity for additional, non-printed stock parts s...
Background: The transversal maxillary deficiency represents one of the most frequent skeletal discrepancies of the craniofacial region. The analysis of morphological characteristics of the maxilla can be detrimental for a correct diagnosis and treatm...
The ALICE collaboration recently reported the mean transverse momentum as a function of charged-particle multiplicity for different pp-collision classes defined based on the “jettiness” of the event. The event “jettiness” is q...
Background: Intraoral scanning technology has opened new perspectives in dental practice, and combined with CAD/CAM technology, contributes significantly to fabricating high-quality prosthetic restorations. Our in vitro study aims to assess the accur...
Owing to the special configurations of the culvert–frame combined underground structure, discrepant responses at different portions of the structure arise when earthquakes strike in the longitudinal direction. This paper presents other experime...
This study aimed to assess the outcomes of planned maxillary surgical movements in the transverse direction in patients possessing a Class III skeletal pattern. The available consecutive patients’ records were retrospectively reviewed. Only tho...
Aim: In the literature, many studies and articles are investigating new devices and approaches to achieve rapid palate expansion through the opening of the palatal suture, and evaluating the skeletal, dental, and soft tissue effects. The purpose of t...
Artemisia L. is among the most diverse and medicinally important genera of the plant family Asteraceae. Discrepancies arise in the taxonomic classification of Artemisia due to the occurrence of multiple polyploidy events in separate lineages and its...
Background and Objectives: A higher prevalence of dental malocclusion has been suggested among individuals with Down Syndrome (DS) compared to controls, although no studies to date have investigated such a difference according to age group. Therefore...
In lateral-joint-widening projects of multi-span continuous concrete box girder bridges, significant discrepancies in longitudinal shrinkage, creep deformation, and vertical displacement between the existing and newly added bridge sections can lead t...
Cross-polarization coupling between transverse electric (TE) and transverse magnetic (TM) whispering-gallery modes in an optical microresonator produces effects such as coupled-mode induced transparency (CMIT). The detailed analytical theory of this...
In this work we investigate the properties of elastic waves propagating in gyroid lattices. First, we rigorously characterize the lattice from the point of view of crystallography. Second, we use Bloch–Floquet analysis to compute the dispersion...
Cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) allows for more accurate 3D study of the craniofacial region and the development of a very precise treatment plan. The present pilot study aims to evaluate the skeletal outcomes of the rapid maxillary expander (RM...
This study analyzes a three-stage roll flattening process to improve the flatness of 1.5 GPa grade AHSS sheets. Unlike conventional leveler rolls, which mainly relieve residual stress through longitudinal tension-compression, the second roll has a sl...
Due to its good corrosion resistance and high rigidity, fluoroplastic steel heat exchangers have become one of the main feasible solutions to the problem of flue gas waste heat recovery. Therefore, a heat transfer performance test of a fluoroplastic...
The aim of this study was to compare the crossbite correction of a group (n = 43; f/m 19/24; mean age 27.6 ± 9.5 years) with surgically assisted rapid palatal expansion (SARPE) versus a non-surgical transversal dentoalveolar compensation (DC)...
(1) Background: In orthognathic surgery, segmental Le Fort I osteotomies are a valuable method to correct maxillary deformities or transversal discrepancies. However, these procedures are technically challenging, and osteosynthesis can be prone to er...
Background: Rapid maxillary expansion is a common therapy when a palatal transversal discrepancy occurs. Different anchorage solutions have been proposed to obtain an effective skeletal expansion, even for adult patients. The aim of the present resea...
Objectives: This study aimed to evaluate maxillary arch width increase in juvenile patients requiring space gain, but without skeletal transverse discrepancies necessitating orthopedic expansion. The comparison focused on the effects of Rapid Maxilla...
Cantilevers generate statically determined force systems. The frontal segment loading with symmetric and asymmetric cantilevers in a three-piece intrusion base arch can be used to correct midline asymmetry. Three types of 0.017″ × 0.025&P...
Experimental measurement of dose distributions is a pivotal step in the quality assurance of radiotherapy treatments, especially for those relying on high delivery accuracy such as hadron therapy. This study investigated the response of a polymer gel...
This paper presents an analytic formula for the theoretical stress concentration factor kt for cylindrical tubes with transverse circular holes, loaded in traction or in flexion. The study is based on modern finite element (FEM) techniques, which all...
Background: When maxillary transversal expansion is needed, two protocols of treatment can be used: a maxillary orthodontic expansion followed by a classical bimaxillary osteotomy or a bimaxillary osteotomy with maxillary segmentation. The aim of thi...
Little is known about the impact of the impaired limb on the uninvolved side, which might influence the overall functional outcome in individuals with unilateral cerebral palsy (CP). The objective of this work was to perform an assessment considering...
Background/Objectives: This study identifies and characterizes temporal bone fractures over a five-year period at a level one trauma center, focusing on the injury mechanism, otic capsule involvement, facial nerve involvement, fracture orientation, a...
Background: This study investigated the effects of preoperative maxillary plates on cleft width reduction in infants with unilateral cleft lip and palate and their control group. The study also aimed to compare the digital and manual methods in measu...
Aim: The upper jaw transverse deficit is certainly one of the most common clinical issues in the orthodontic field. It can be due to skeletal or dental factors, and its etiology may be both genetic and environmental. Rapid maxillary expanders (RMEs)...
Several searches for dark matter have been performed by the CMS and ATLAS collaborations, using proton-proton collisions with a center-of-mass energy of 13 TeV produced by the Large Hadron Collider. Different signatures may highlight the presence of...
Numerical fatigue assessment of welded joints can be done using several approaches. The structural hot spot stress (SHSS) method based on finite element (FE) analysis is considered an effective approach when complex geometries or loading conditions e...
This paper focuses on the application of pile foundation underpinning technology in a deep foundation pit of a subway Viaduct Project in Beijing. The study aims to address the engineering characteristics of the project, including a large number of ne...
In 2008, a team of astronomers reported an anomalous retrograde precession of the perihelion of Saturn amounting to \(\Delta \dot{\omega}_{\mathrm{SATURN}}=-0.006(2)\) arcsec per century (arcsec cy\(^{-1}\)). This unexplained precession was obtained...
The paper presents a theoretical analysis of heat transfer in a heated tube bank, based on the Nusselt number computation as one of the basic dimensionless criteria. To compute the Nusselt number based on the heat transfer coefficient, the reference...
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Mandibular midline distraction (MMD) is a relatively new surgical technique for correction of transverse discrepancies of the mandible. This study assesses the amount and burden of complications in MMD. A retrospective cohort study was performed on p...
Malocclusion during childhood may affect both morphology and masticatory function and could greatly affect the subsequent growth and development of the jaws and face. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the efficiency of surface electromyograph...
Continuous roll forming (CRF) is a new technology that combines continuous forming and multi-point forming to produce three-dimensional (3D) curved surfaces. Compared with other methods, the equipment of CRF is very simple, including only a pair of b...
Rapid or semi-rapid maxillary expansion is a well-established method of treating severe transversal maxillary deficiency or transversal dental arch discrepancy. Pain is considered an inevitable undesirable adverse effect of orthodontic treatment. The...
Surgically assisted rapid palatal expansion (SARPE) is a successful method for treating transverse discrepancies in adult patients. The relocation of maxillary segments may induce changes at the surrounding soft tissues as well. The aim of this syste...
A new era in 3-dimensional analysis has begun with the use of cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) in orthodontics, which promises to provide a more thorough understanding of the craniofacial skeletal architecture. This study aimed to investigate the...
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