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CONCLUSIONS: ? In addition to two-dimensional analysis, such as lateral cephalometry, three-dimensional information such as volume, provided by cone-beam computed tomography, contributes to a more detailed assessment of maxillofacial morphology. PMID: 27007754 [PubMed – as supplied by publisher] (Source: The Angle Orthodontist)
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– August 7, 2016
“The big thieves hang the little ones.”
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– August 6, 2016
CONCLUSIONS: ? Nasopharyngeal function was deteriorated after maxillary advancement in CLP patients. There was a significant positive correlation between the amount of maxillary advancement and the increase in nasopharyngeal depth and hypernasality. PMID: 27007755 [PubMed – as supplied by publisher] (Source: The Angle Orthodontist)
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– August 6, 2016
Sharks are the ultimate predators of the aquatic realm thanks to one character in particular – teeth. Not only are shark's teeth razor sharp but they are also constantly regrown throughout life, gradually replaced like a conveyor belt of rows of teeth, and not just when they are worn down or fall out.
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– August 6, 2016
Conclusions Smokers visit primary health care professionals more often already at the age of 46, before the expected diagnosis of fatal smoking-related illnesses. This phenomenon not only predicts an elevated incidence of serious illnesses in later life (such as cardiovascular disease), but also causes an economic burden on the health care system. (Source: The European Journal of Health Economics)
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– August 5, 2016
“We are born charming, fresh and spontaneous and must be civilized before we are fit to participate in society.”
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– August 4, 2016
Conclusions Current weak evidence suggests that molar intrusion with temporary anchorage devices may cause mandibular counterclockwise autorotation. Future well-conducted and clearly reported multicenter randomized controlled trials that include a non-treatment control group are needed to make robust recommendations regarding the amount of mandibular rotation during open bite treatments. (Source: Progress in Orthodontics)
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– August 4, 2016
Pensioner who suffered from mouth pain for ten years has won an 18,000 payout after he was told his painful dental work which ruined his retirement should never have been carried out A pensioner who suffered mouth pain for ten years has won an 18,000 payout – after he was told his painful dental work should never have been carried out. James Clay, 70, endured years of painful fitting and re-fitting of bridges, unnecessary extraction of teeth, gum disease and even bone loss after visiting Dr Roger Hughlock's surgery in 2003.
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– August 4, 2016
Researchers find people with apical periodontitis – inflammation of the tooth pulp, which is often asymptomatic – may be at greater risk for heart disease.
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– August 4, 2016
ConclusionBone?to?implant contact and BD increased with time in both SAE?HD and SAE implants. No significant differences were observed between the two different implant surfaces for any of the evaluated parameters and at any observation time?point. (Source: Clinical Oral Implants Research)
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– August 3, 2016
