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A Study On Mandibular Vascular Canals: The Risk Of Hemorrhage During Implant Surgery, Prabhsimrat Gill
A Study On Mandibular Vascular Canals: The Risk Of Hemorrhage During Implant Surgery, Prabhsimrat Gill
Masters of Clinical Anatomy Projects
Dental implants are commonly used to replace missing teeth in the anterior mandible. This area is vascularized by the sublingual artery, which can be damaged during the implant procedure. This investigation aims to determine the variation in the sublingual artery and its relevant lingual foramina, such that it can be avoided by dental surgeons in the future. Dry mandibles (n=43) were acquired and the distance from the internal superior border of the mandible to the lingual foramen was measured and compared to the total height of the anterior mandible. 67% of foramina were found at a distance greater than 50% …
Assessing The Effect Of Sinus Surgery On Orbital Fractures: Implications For Patients With Rhinosinusitis, Rootu Joshi
Assessing The Effect Of Sinus Surgery On Orbital Fractures: Implications For Patients With Rhinosinusitis, Rootu Joshi
Masters of Clinical Anatomy Projects
Functional endoscopic sinus surgery (FESS), commonly performed to alleviate symptoms of chronic rhinosinusitis, may weaken the thin orbital walls which are susceptible to fracture in facial trauma. This study aims to assess how FESS affects orbital fracture risk. Ten fresh-frozen cadaveric heads underwent FESS on one side. The contralateral side served as intra-specimen control. Orbital trauma was induced using a guided weight-drop technique. Both orbits were tested using sequentially higher drops until orbital fractures were detected on computed tomography scans. Bone mineral density (BMD) was analyzed. All heads presented with a preferential medial wall fracture on the surgical side and …
Development Of An Online Tool For Periodontal Disease Education, Sari Johnston
Development Of An Online Tool For Periodontal Disease Education, Sari Johnston
Masters of Clinical Anatomy Projects
Worldwide research has indicated that 50-90% of the population suffers from gingivitis, a mild form of periodontal disease (Armitage, 2000). Recently it has become hypothesized that not only is gum disease, or periodontal disease, detrimental to one’s oral health but may also have systemic consequences (Watt & Petersen, 2012). According to Bedgley (1994), when patients see, hear and participate in patient learning the retention of knowledge increases up to 80%. Computer based learning is now commonplace and has the potential to reach the masses. Thus, computer-based patient education could be highly effective in decreasing periodontal disease rates. Therefore, creation of …
Comparative Assessment Of Hard Palate Thickness Using Micro - Ct And Gross Cadaveric Measurements: Implications For The Safe Placement Of Orthodontic Miniscrews, Jillian Phillips
Comparative Assessment Of Hard Palate Thickness Using Micro - Ct And Gross Cadaveric Measurements: Implications For The Safe Placement Of Orthodontic Miniscrews, Jillian Phillips
Masters of Clinical Anatomy Projects
The hard palate is a preferred area for orthodontic miniscrew (OMS) insertion due to easy surgical access and favorable anatomical configuration. However, accurate measurement of palatal bone thickness (BT) is crucial for choosing appropriate OMS lengths and insertion sites. The aim of this study is to determine the accuracy of micro-computed tomography (micro-CT) for assessing palatal BT, such that we can determine if it is an objective standard for use in research, to which clinical measurements of BT can be compared. Ten cadaveric maxillae (54 -98 yrs.) were cleaned of soft tissue and imaged using micro-CT imaging. Bone thickness was …