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The Effects On The Antimicrobial Properties Of Hoshino's Triple Antibiotic Paste When Chlorhexidine Gluconate (0.12%) Is Substituted For The Propylene Glycol And Macrogol Ointment Mixture, Spencer R. Stiles
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The purpose of this in vitro agar-diffusion study was to evaluate the effect on the antimicrobial efficacy of Hoshino's triple antibiotic paste when 0.12% chlorhexidine gluconate is substituted for the traditional propylene glycol and macrogol ointment carrier solution. Ciprofloxacin (200 mg), metronidazole (500 mg), and minocycline (100 mg), were mixed with either chlorhexidine or a 1:1 combination of propylene glycol and macrogol ointment. Seven microorganisms, including: E. coli, P. aeruginosa, S. aureus, E. faecalis, S. sanguis, F. nucleatum, and C. albicans, were incubated and plated onto triplicate blood agar plates. Two blank paper discs were positioned onto each agar plate, …
The Effect Of Cannula Design Upon Apically Extruded Sodium Hypochlorite During Endodontic Therapy, Gavin L. Criser
The Effect Of Cannula Design Upon Apically Extruded Sodium Hypochlorite During Endodontic Therapy, Gavin L. Criser
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This in vitro study investigates the effect of cannula design on the amount of apically extruded sodium hypochlorite during non surgical root canal therapy. Ten human, extracted, single canal teeth were decoronated and instrumented and randomly assigned to two different treatment groups BO (blown out apices) and NBO (non-blown out apices). Three different cannula designs (Max-i-Probe, Pro-Rinse, Monoject) were compared in respect to the amount of extruded root canal irrigant yielded beyond the root apex. The results of this study support the conclusion that safe ended, side vented cannula design reduces the possibility of extruding sodium hypochlorite beyond the root …
Correlation Between Flexural Strength And Denture Base Acrylic Thickness Overlaying Implant Stud Attachments, Khaled N. Alawadhi
Correlation Between Flexural Strength And Denture Base Acrylic Thickness Overlaying Implant Stud Attachments, Khaled N. Alawadhi
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Objectives. To investigate the effect of acrylic resin thickness and the stud attachment housings on the maximum breaking load, flexural strength and flexural modulus of denture base acrylic resins overlying implant overdenture attachments.;Methods. Fifty-two rectangular specimens were fabricated from high impact denture acrylic resin (Lucitone 199). Forty specimens contain 2.00 mm height Locator attachment titanium denture caps with black processing males, 12 specimens did not include the denture cap. All specimens were fabricated according to ANSI/ADA SPECIFICATION NO. 12-2002 for testing denture base resin with constant measurements of 64 mm in length, 10 mm in width, and variable testing thickness. …
Treatment Effects Of The Forsus Fatigue Resistant Device: A Cephalometric Investigation, Dean Heinrichs
Treatment Effects Of The Forsus Fatigue Resistant Device: A Cephalometric Investigation, Dean Heinrichs
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Objectives. To evaluate the correction obtained from the Forsus Fatigue Resistant (FRD) device and orthodontic appliances compared to an untreated control group. Methods. Twenty four patients were treated with the Forsus FRD and fixed orthodontic appliances and were compared to twenty two untreated control patients who were matched in age, sex and craniofacial morphology. Lateral Cephalograms were taken before treatment (T1) and after Forsus FRD and removal of orthodontic appliances (T2). Results. Statistically significant differences were found for 12 of the 29 variables measured. Significant differences were found at Co-Gn minus Co-Apt., Wits, Is-OLp, Ii-OLp, overjet, Mi-OLp, Molar relationship, Overbite, …
The Stability Of The Wala Ridge As A Landmark For Determining Dental Arch Form, Kolin E. Weaver
The Stability Of The Wala Ridge As A Landmark For Determining Dental Arch Form, Kolin E. Weaver
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Objectives. To evaluate changes to the WALA Ridge when subjected to orthodontic treatment using customized WALA Ridge archwires and preformed archwires, and ascertain trends within the United States amongst practicing orthodontists regarding arch form selection. Methods. 10 control subjects, 20 customized archwire subjects, and 20 preformed archwire subjects were compared using pre and post treatment mandibular casts for the experimental groups and two timepoint mandibular casts with two years between collection for the control group. Dental and Dentoalveolar changes were then measured from T1 to T2 for each of the groups. Furthermore, an electronic survey was distributed to all active …
A Proposed Method For Evaluation Of Morphological Changes In The Condyle And Glenoid Fossa By Cone Beam Computed Tomography, Michael R. Munn
A Proposed Method For Evaluation Of Morphological Changes In The Condyle And Glenoid Fossa By Cone Beam Computed Tomography, Michael R. Munn
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The difficulty with three-dimensional analyses remains with the myriad of data that is possible to derive from a volume. The goal of this study is to report 3D changes in the temporomandibular joint in a reliable and quantifiable way. The approach included plotting specific referents on the mandibular condyle and tracking them in magnitude (mm) and direction (°) on a reference plane after superimposing the cone beams three-dimensionally on the inferior alveolar nerve canal and the lower contour of the third molar tooth germ. Two sets of measurements were compared for reliability and each measurement showed varied correlation. Linear measurements …
The Influence Of Heat Production Relative To Drill Wear During Osteotomy Preparation By Different Implant Drill Systems: A Comparison Study Between Ceramic And Conventional Implant Drill Systems, Waleed Alyassin
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Repeated use of implant drills progressively increases their wear and decreases their efficiency, thus producing more frictional heat. Multiple factors have been linked to heat production during surgery including drill sharpness. The purpose of this research is to focus on the heat generated by an implant drill and how the wear factor and the material of the drill effect the heat generated by that drill when drilling through bone.;Two implant drill Systems were evaluated in vitro using bovine back rib bones. Two implant drill system were used. System A was stainless steel surgical drills sizes 2.3, 2.8 and 3.4 mmD …
The Influence Of Anxiety, Depression, And Negative Affect On Recall Of Dental Pain, Brandon N. Kyle
The Influence Of Anxiety, Depression, And Negative Affect On Recall Of Dental Pain, Brandon N. Kyle
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Research suggests mood can influence recall of emotionally-relevant information. Yet, despite multiple studies examining the association of anxiety and exaggerated prediction and recall of dental pain, the influence of other moods on prediction and recall of dental pain remains poorly investigated. Further, the potential moderation and mediation effects for dental fear, fear of pain, and mood state have not been properly researched. The present study investigated variables associated with predicted pain (pain expected during the dental procedure) and recalled pain in oral surgery patients. Data were provided by a sample of 157 patients undergoing tooth extraction under local anesthetic. Patients …
The Influence Of Side Vent Length On Instrument Flexural Fatigue Of Three Endodontic Irrigating Needles, Bryant William Stowe
The Influence Of Side Vent Length On Instrument Flexural Fatigue Of Three Endodontic Irrigating Needles, Bryant William Stowe
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The purpose of this in-vitro study was to compare the influence of the side vent length on flexural fatigue and subsequent failure of three endodontic irrigating needles. Twenty ProRinse Endodontic Irrigation Probes, twenty-three Max-i-Probes, and twenty Vista-Probe Irrigating Tips were used in this study. All three irrigating needles are 30-gauge, have a side-vented port, and are safe-ended. After all side vent lengths were measured and recorded, each needle was subjected to flexing cycles of 30° until flexural fatigue occurred and the instrument permanently failed. Data were analyzed using a one-way ANOVA and Tukey HSD test. Results indicate the Vista-Probe required …
The Effect Of Multiple Usages Of Nickel-Titanium Rotary Endodontic Files On Cutting Efficiency, Albert L. Tomsic Jr.
The Effect Of Multiple Usages Of Nickel-Titanium Rotary Endodontic Files On Cutting Efficiency, Albert L. Tomsic Jr.
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Nickel-titanium rotary (NTR) files have been used in endodontic therapy to efficiently clean and shape root canals since the early 1990's. These files are the single most expensive disposable clinical supply used in non-surgical endodontics. When NTR files are new, they are being used in their sharpest state, with the least probability of breaking and their highest cutting efficiency (CE). As they are used in successive cases in order to contain clinical expenses, an increased risk of file separation occurs, possibly along with a decreased CE.;The purpose of this study was to determine the measurable changes in CE of NTR …
Efficacy Of Ultrasound Imaging To Detect Periodontal Bone Defects, Rajia Sebbahi
Efficacy Of Ultrasound Imaging To Detect Periodontal Bone Defects, Rajia Sebbahi
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Objectives. Clinicians are always searching for a non-invasive method to diagnose periodontal defects. Two-dimensional radiographs are limited in the ability to describe a three-dimensional periodontal defect. Ultrasound has been used in dentistry for caries detection and enamel cracks diagnosis. Its non-ionizing radiation properties are attractive to clinical use in dentistry. The purpose of the present study is to investigate the efficacy of ultrasound imaging to accurately detect periodontal defects.;Methods. Twenty mandibles with simulated defects of specific dimensions were imaged using ultrasound and measured. The measurements were compared to the actual defects and to 2-D radiographs measurements. A panel of three …
Effective Maxillary Protraction: Hyrax Expansion Appliance Vs. Double-Hinged Expansion Appliance, Thuy B. Do-Delatour
Effective Maxillary Protraction: Hyrax Expansion Appliance Vs. Double-Hinged Expansion Appliance, Thuy B. Do-Delatour
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Patients with a skeletal Class III malocclusion may have one of the following conditions: midface deficiency and/or mandibular hypertrophy/prognathism. If modification of the skeletal Class III growth pattern is not effectively accomplished at an early age via maxillary protraction, then orthognathic surgery would be required to help correct the skeletal Class III malocclusion. Some of the more serious risks associated with orthognathic surgery include parasthesia, bone and tissue necrosis, and possibly death. However, if one is able to effectively protract the maxilla, the need for anterior-posterior correction of the maxilla via orthognathic surgery will be minimized if not eliminated.;The purpose …
In-Vitro Evaluation Of Dye Leakage Of An Mta Apical Barrier At Varying Setting Times, Mark Daniel Richey
In-Vitro Evaluation Of Dye Leakage Of An Mta Apical Barrier At Varying Setting Times, Mark Daniel Richey
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The purpose of this study was to compare the dye leakage of an MTA apical barrier after immediate placement, 1 hour, 4 hours, 24 hours, and 1 week of setting time. One hundred twenty single-rooted extracted teeth were accessed and the apical three millimeters resected. The teeth were instrumented with 0.06 tapered Brasseler EndoSequence series rotary instruments to the apex. The same instrument was then placed in the apical opening and advanced to D16, resulting in an apical opening of 1.36mm. The teeth were randomly assigned to the five test groups, and ten teeth each were placed in positive and …
Solubility Of Endodontic Sealers In Three Common Endodontic Solvents, Ryan W.L. Burleson
Solubility Of Endodontic Sealers In Three Common Endodontic Solvents, Ryan W.L. Burleson
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The purpose of this study was to compare the solubility of four sealers in three common endodontic solvents at time intervals of five minutes, ten minutes, and twenty minutes. Recently, there has been a growing number of resin endodontic sealers with multiple studies looking at leakage and very few investigating their solubility. Three resin sealers (AH Plus, Epiphany, and EndoREZ) and one Grossman's formula sealer (Roth's 801) were tested with three common endodontic solvents (Chloroform, Eucalyptol, Endosolv-R). All sealers were mixed according to the manufactors' specifications and placed into metal rings with openings of a diameter of twenty millimeters and …
Long-Term Follow-Up Of Patients Treated With The Edgewise Crowned Herbst Appliance In The Mixed Dentition, Timothy G. Wigal
Long-Term Follow-Up Of Patients Treated With The Edgewise Crowned Herbst Appliance In The Mixed Dentition, Timothy G. Wigal
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Objectives. Research has indicated that the bite jumping technique employed by the crowned Herbst appliance can be effective in correcting Class II skeletal abnormalities by promoting growth of the mandible and remodeling of the glenoid fossa. This research investigated the skeletal and dental alterations of Class II patients treated at an early age with the edgewise crowned Herbst appliance and evaluated the long term stability of those effects. Methods. Cephalometric analysis was performed for a treatment group consisting of 22 radiographs taken before phase I treatment (T1), immediately after Herbst removal during phase I treatment (T2), at the completion of …
Implications Of Motivational Interviewing And Oral Hygiene Instruction For The Reduction Of Oral Health Disparities Among Pregnant Women, Renata K. Martins
Implications Of Motivational Interviewing And Oral Hygiene Instruction For The Reduction Of Oral Health Disparities Among Pregnant Women, Renata K. Martins
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Pregnancy is a "teachable moment" during which women may be particularly amenable to making health behavior changes that can have significant impact, not only on themselves, but also on their offspring. Dental complications during pregnancy, such as periodontal disease, have been linked to low birth weight and premature birth. Additionally, mothers' oral health status has been related to childhood caries, through the direct transmission of oral pathogens. Motivational Interviewing (MI) is a promising intervention in the oral health care arena. MI has been empirically supported as a treatment for substance abuse, as well as other health issues including, diabetes, HIV, …
Individual Preferences For Profile Attractiveness Comparing Two Diagnostic Techniques, Jennifer Hamilton
Individual Preferences For Profile Attractiveness Comparing Two Diagnostic Techniques, Jennifer Hamilton
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Two analyses using soft tissue landmarks (Arnett's Soft Tissue Cephalometric Analysis, STCA and Andrews' Six Elements Diagnostic System, 6E) were compared for their ability to generate esthetic profiles in lateral repose and smiling. Photographs of 23 subjects were digitally altered to represent the STCA and 6E surgical predictions and presented to panels of professionals and lay people for rating on a visual analog scale (0-50). Professionals and lay people agreed that the 6E simulated profiles were significantly preferred to the Arnett simulated profiles in both smiling and repose. Overall the 6E profiles were rated higher (more esthetic) on the VAS …
Comparison Of The Obturation Density Of Gutta Percha Using Cold Lateral Condensation And Varying Continuous Wave Of Condensation Techniques, Jamie Michelle Day
Comparison Of The Obturation Density Of Gutta Percha Using Cold Lateral Condensation And Varying Continuous Wave Of Condensation Techniques, Jamie Michelle Day
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This study compared the density of gutta percha when using cold lateral condensation (CLC) and continuous wave of condensation (CWC) under varying temperature and plugger depths. Seventy acrylic blocks were instrumented. The blocks were weighed and assigned to seven groups. Group 1 was obturated with CLC. The remaining six groups were obturated with CWC. Groups 2-4 were obturated by advancing the plugger to 3 mm short of the working length at 100°C, 200°C, and 300°C, respectively, and then backfilled. In groups 5-7 the plugger was advanced to 5 mm short of working length. The blocks were weighed again after obturation. …
The Efficacy And Repeatability Of The Vita Easy Shade System When Compared To Traditional Visual Methods Of Shade Evaluation, Ali Kanawati
The Efficacy And Repeatability Of The Vita Easy Shade System When Compared To Traditional Visual Methods Of Shade Evaluation, Ali Kanawati
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The standard method for clinical shade matching is the human eye along with comparative analysis among operators or auxiliary personnel. This study evaluated a new electronic method of clinical shade matching as compared to the standard method that has been almost exclusively used in the past. The Vita Easy Shade system, an electronic method of shade matching, was analyzed for relative accuracy and compared to specific operators' abilities whose effectiveness in color analysis within the realm of dentistry has been determined to be above average by using a simple color screening test. The Vita Easy Shade machine was used on …
Sensitivity Comparison Evaluation Of Computer-Generated Three Dimensional Surface Topography To Conventional Maxillofacial Radiographic Imagery, Michael A. Hazey Iii
Sensitivity Comparison Evaluation Of Computer-Generated Three Dimensional Surface Topography To Conventional Maxillofacial Radiographic Imagery, Michael A. Hazey Iii
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Objectives. LumenIQ's ImageIQ software enhances conventional radiographs by adding 3-D depth. This study evaluated whether a preference exists for ImageIQ format versus conventional radiographs, determined whether ImageIQ format is as sensitive as 2-D radiographs when detecting existing periodontal defects and simulated periodontal defects. Methods. 34 dental practitioners compared 12 radiographic cases with ImagelQ format. A panel of evaluators classified periodontal defects from 2-D radiographs and ImageIQ images. Simulated periodontal defects were radiographed with various radiographic variables altered, converted to ImageIQ 3-D format, and measured to evaluate the ImageIQ format compared to the 2-D control. Results . ImageIQ format showed improved …
An In-Vitro Investigation Of Frictional Resistance Of Self-Ligating And Ceramic Brackets When Subjected To Different Ligation Methods And Tipping Angles, Todd S. Bovenizer
An In-Vitro Investigation Of Frictional Resistance Of Self-Ligating And Ceramic Brackets When Subjected To Different Ligation Methods And Tipping Angles, Todd S. Bovenizer
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Objectives. To investigate the frictional resistance of two new ceramic brackets, two self-ligating bracket, and one standard stainless steel bracket with several methods of ligation. The size and composition of the archwires will also be varied. The wires used are all stainless steel and the sizes are .018, 19X25, and 21X25. The frictional forces obtained in this study will be more useful when compared in a relative manner to one another, as opposed to the actual forces that will be measured. Methods. Each bracket and wire was placed in an Instron machine and tested for 120 seconds. During this time …
An In Vivo And In Vitro Study Of A New Orthodontic Bonding Agent, Meredith S. Parks
An In Vivo And In Vitro Study Of A New Orthodontic Bonding Agent, Meredith S. Parks
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The in vitro study utilized 90 extracted premolars. The teeth were divided into six groups. In the first three groups brackets were bonded with Concise, Transbond XT, or APC Plus and debonded 30 minutes after bonding. In the second three groups, brackets were bonded with Concise, Transbond XT, or Concise and debonded after thermocycling. The in vivo study consisted of 31 patients and a split arch technique was utilized. Adhesives used were APC Plus and Transbond XT. Bond strengths for thermocycled Concise and Transbond XT were significantly greater than the other in vitro groups. Concise debonded after 30 minutes left …
Automated Dental Identification: A Micro-Macro Decision-Making Approach, Diaa Eldin M. Nassar
Automated Dental Identification: A Micro-Macro Decision-Making Approach, Diaa Eldin M. Nassar
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Identification of deceased individuals based on dental characteristics is receiving increased attention, especially with the large volume of victims encountered in mass disasters. In this work we consider three important problems in automated dental identification beyond the basic approach of tooth-to-tooth matching.;The first problem is on automatic classification of teeth into incisors, canines, premolars and molars as part of creating a data structure that guides tooth-to-tooth matching, thus avoiding illogical comparisons that inefficiently consume the limited computational resources and may also mislead the decision-making. We tackle this problem using principal component analysis and string matching techniques. We reconstruct the segmented …
A Web-Based Environment For Automated Dental Identification Research, Satyasrinivas Chekuri
A Web-Based Environment For Automated Dental Identification Research, Satyasrinivas Chekuri
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The Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS), division of the Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI), include in its strategic plan the creation of an Automated Dental Identification System (ADIS), a Post Mortem Dental Identification System.;This project aims at designing an end-to-end web-interface to meet the requirements of ADIS like Identification, Maintenance and Bridge Modules. In Identification Mode the subject record will be uploaded by the user and the match list is obtained as result. Maintenance Mode enables uploading of reference records and to populate the database with preprocessing data. Bridge Module enables researchers from other universities to use the database designed …
Post Retention With Mineral Trioxide Aggregate And Accelerated Portland Cement, Pamela P. Harrington
Post Retention With Mineral Trioxide Aggregate And Accelerated Portland Cement, Pamela P. Harrington
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Perforations occurring during post placement are problematic. Mineral trioxide aggregate (MTA) is slow to set. A trial demonstrated that CaCl2 accelerated the set of Portland cement. Forty single-rooted teeth were sectioned, treated with endodontic therapy and post prepared. The first group contained 20 teeth, evaluated at 72 hours. MTA, Portland cement with 10% CaCl2, 15% CaCl2 and zinc phosphate were used as post cements. The second group was evaluated at 28 days. The posts were cemented with either MTA or zinc phosphate. Instron mechanical testing was used to determine forces needed for post dislodgement. The 72 hour group showed statistically …
The Effectiveness Of Valdecoxib On Post-Endodontic Pain, Lora Beth Ford
The Effectiveness Of Valdecoxib On Post-Endodontic Pain, Lora Beth Ford
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Pain is often associated with teeth that need endodontic therapy. This pain results from inflammation. Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs are useful in managing acute post-operative dental pain. NSAIDS specific for only blocking the COX-2 enzyme cause less stomach irritation and bleeding. The purpose of this clinical study was to determine if pre-operative administration of valdecoxib would significantly reduce post-endodontic pain, when compared to ibuprofen. Sixteen patients were evaluated. The patients consented to a random, one-time, pre-operative oral administration of either 600 mg ibuprofen or 20 mg valdecoxib. Each patient rated their pain on a visual analog scale at initial, immediately after, …
Dental Values As A Factor Affecting Attendance Among Patients With High Dental Fear, Suzanne M. Lawrence
Dental Values As A Factor Affecting Attendance Among Patients With High Dental Fear, Suzanne M. Lawrence
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The purpose of this study was to assess the degree to which oral health values affect attendance patterns in a group of West Virginia patients with high dental fear. Participants were selected from 585 patients who presented to an oral diagnosis clinic at the West Virginia University School of Dentistry for either emergency services or to be screened for regular patient status. Participants completed a battery of self-report instruments. Those who were identified as having high dental fear (i.e., were in the top 50% of a same-sex distribution on the Dental Fear Survey) were contacted by telephone approximately one year …
Anatomical Measurements Of Orthodontic And Edentulous Casts To Determine The Width Of The Maxillary Anterior Teeth, Byron A. Davis
Anatomical Measurements Of Orthodontic And Edentulous Casts To Determine The Width Of The Maxillary Anterior Teeth, Byron A. Davis
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Without dental records of patients' teeth prior to extractions, the selection of maxillary anterior teeth for the edentulous patient is mostly subjective. Several techniques using anatomic landmarks have been suggested for determining the size of maxillary anterior teeth. The purpose of this study is to determine the accuracy of using 3 anatomical areas of the oral cavity the "right hamular notch-incisive papilla-left hamular notch (HN-IP-HN) measurement," to calculate the width from the distal of the canine to the distal of the opposite canine. 24 post-orthodontic dentulous patients and 19 edentulous patients were evaluated for maxillary anterior tooth size using the …
Use Of Conventional Tomography To Evaluate Changes In The Nasal Cavity With Rapid Palatal Expansion, Jacqueline R. Palaisa
Use Of Conventional Tomography To Evaluate Changes In The Nasal Cavity With Rapid Palatal Expansion, Jacqueline R. Palaisa
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The relationship between nasal airway resistance and rapid palatal expansion remains controversial. The purpose of this study is to determine the anatomical changes within the nasal cavity following expansion using conventional tomography. Nineteen patients (ages 8--15) were included in the study. Tomograms were taken before expansion, immediately after expansion, and three months later. Areas for the left and right anterior, middle and posterior nasal cavity and total volume were calculated using computer software (AutoCAD LT 2005). Data was analyzed using paired t-tests. Significant increases in area were found in the anterior, middle and posterior nasal cavity at all time periods. …
Multi-Resolution Dental Image Registration Based On Genetic Algorithm, Mythili Ogirala
Multi-Resolution Dental Image Registration Based On Genetic Algorithm, Mythili Ogirala
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The Automated Dental Identification System (ADIS) is a Post Mortem Dental Identification System. This thesis presents dental image registration, required for the preprocessing steps of the image comparison component of ADIS. We proposed a multi resolution dental image registration based on genetic algorithms. The main objective of this research is to develop techniques for registration of extracted subject regions of interest with corresponding reference regions of interest.;We investigated and implemented registration using two multi resolution techniques namely image sub sampling and wavelet decomposition. Multi resolution techniques help in the reduction of search data since initial registration is carried at lower …