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The Importance Of The Freeway Space In Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy, Robert M. Mason, Honor Franklin, Patricia Grant, Ellen B. Role
The Importance Of The Freeway Space In Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy, Robert M. Mason, Honor Franklin, Patricia Grant, Ellen B. Role
International Journal of Orofacial Myology and Myofunctional Therapy
The purpose of this article is to explain the importance of evaluating and documenting the freeway space (interdental rest position), in initial examinations and at the completion of therapy in patients exhibiting an open mandibular resting position. The freeway space measurements obtained can be shared with parents, patients, and referral sources. To this end, the muscular, neural, and sensory components related to the freeway space are discussed, as well as airway, dental eruption patterns, tactile feedback, and orthodontic relapse considerations. An extraoral method for evaluating the dimensions of the anterior freeway space is proposed.
Transcutaneous Energy Transmission: Can We Do It Now?, Yuriy Pya
Transcutaneous Energy Transmission: Can We Do It Now?, Yuriy Pya
The VAD Journal
The percutaneous driveline used in contemporary LVADs presents a continuous risk of infection for the duration of support. Minimizing infection in durable mechanical circulatory support systems requires total implantation of all components and energy transfer by means other than percutaneous drivelines. A novel coplanar energy transfer (CET) system, similar to the original transcutaneous energy transfer (TET) design, is unique by incorporating two large rings with coil-within-the-coil topology to ensure strong resonance power. The CET system consists of an internal integrated controller, a battery coupled with an internal thoracic coil ring, and the LVAD pump. External equipment includes a power transmission …