A5071351681- Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics
- Dental Radiography and Imaging
- Temporomandibular Joint Disorders
- dental development and anomalies
- Craniofacial Disorders and Treatments
- Facial Rejuvenation and Surgery Techniques
- Cleft Lip and Palate Research
- Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology
- Digital Imaging in Medicine
- Face recognition and analysis
- Dental Implant Techniques and Outcomes
- Facial Trauma and Fracture Management
- Anatomy and Medical Technology
- Dental Anxiety and Anesthesia Techniques
- Nasal Surgery and Airway Studies
- Dental materials and restorations
- Laser Applications in Dentistry and Medicine
- Dental Research and COVID-19
- Facial Nerve Paralysis Treatment and Research
- Autoimmune and Inflammatory Disorders Research
- Evolutionary Psychology and Human Behavior
- Forensic Anthropology and Bioarchaeology Studies
- Dental Education, Practice, Research
- Body Image and Dysmorphia Studies
- Sinusitis and nasal conditions
University of Alabama at Birmingham
2015-2024
The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston
2006-2021
Children's of Alabama
2020
Christie's
2020
University of Alabama
2010-2019
American Association of Orthodontists
2016-2017
Sichuan University
2016
SingHealth
2016
Kyung Hee University Dental Hospital
2016
University of Ljubljana
2016
There has been an escalating interest in three-dimensional imaging devices over the last decade. Orthodontists are beginning to appreciate advantages that third dimension gives clinical diagnosis, treatment planning and patient education. This article focuses on cutting edge technology of cone beam CT, which utilizes conventional X-ray computerized volumetric reconstruction reproduce a image. A variety applications range issues associated with this will be discussed.
Numerous strategies have been proposed to decrease the treatment time a patient requires in orthodontic treatment. Recently, number of device-accelerated therapies emerged orthodontics. Photobiomodulation is an emerging area science that has clinical applications human biological processes. The aim this study was determine if photobiomodulation reduces alignment phase treatment.This multicenter trial performed on 90 subjects (73 test and 17 controls), Little's Index Irregularity (LII) used...
With the current widespread use of three-dimensional (3D) facial surface imaging in clinical and research environments, there is a growing demand for high-quality craniofacial norms based on 3D technology. The principal goal Facial Norms (3DFN) project was to create an interactive, Web-based repository images measurements. Unlike other repositories, users can gain access both summary-level statistics individual-level data, including landmark coordinates, 3D-derived anthropometric...
Structured Abstract Authors – Kau CH, Cronin A, Durning P, Zhurov AI, Sandham Richmond S Objective To describe a new method for measuring facial swelling following orthognathic surgery using 3D laser‐scanning device. Design Prospective clinical trial. Setting and Sample Population University Dental Hospital, Wales College of Medicine, Biology Life Health Sciences. Three subjects requiring bi‐maxillary were recruited the study. Experimental Variables Laser‐scanned images obtained under...
To determine if measurements obtained from digital models cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) images were comparable to the traditional method of study by impressions.Digital 30 subjects used. InVivoDental (Anatomage, San Jose, Calif) software was used analyze CBCT scans taken a Galileos scanner (Sirona, Charlotte, NC) with field view 15 x cm(3) and voxel resolution 0.125 mm. OrthoCAD (Cadent, Fairview, NJ) impression patients at different stages orthodontic treatment. Impressions using...
Although craniofacial sex differences have been extensively studied in humans, relatively little is known about when various dimorphic features manifest during postnatal life. Using cross-sectional data derived from the 3D Facial Norms repository, we tested for sexual dimorphism of soft-tissue morphology at different ages. One thousand five hundred fifty-five individuals, pre-screened conditions, between 3 and 25 years age were placed to one six age-defined categories: early childhood, late...
Advances in three-dimensional technology have enabled applications for the clinical setting to be created and used routine diagnosis, treatment planning, patient education. The objectives of this prospective trial were determine volume changes associated with facial swelling following orthognathic surgery.Twelve subjects requiring surgery recruited study. Laser scanned images obtained under a reproducible, controlled environment two laser-scanning devices assembled as stereo pair....
To compare the dimensional stability of four impression materials over time and to OraMetrix digital models vs traditional plaster models.Two alginates (Identic imprEssix) two alginate substitutes (Alginot FS Position PentaQuick) were used take multiple impressions a maxillary typodont. Fifteen for each material taken poured with at three points: 72 hours, 120 1 week. Five sent OrthoProof model reproduction hours. Digital then integrated software. Plaster measured in anterior-posterior,...
The aim of this longitudinal study was to assess whether correction unilateral posterior crossbite in the primary dentition results improvement facial symmetry and increase palatal surface area volume. A group 60 Caucasian children dentition, aged 5.3 ± 0.7 years, were collected at baseline. consisted 30 with a midline deviation least 2 mm (CB) without malocclusion (NCB). CB treated using an acrylic plate expander. children's faces dental casts scanned three-dimensional laser scanning...
The purpose of this study was to evaluate the long-term effectiveness presurgical nasoalveolar molding (PNAM) in patients with unilateral cleft lip and palate (UCLP).Twenty-five UCLP treated by either PNAM or non-PNAM therapy between 1998 2003 were recruited study. During clinical examination data analysis, evaluators blinded which received PNAM. reviewed clinically, their facial morphology captured a three-dimensional scanner. Their dental arch configuration occlusion recorded plaster...
Numerous strategies have been proposed to decrease orthodontic treatment time. Photobiomodulation (PBM) has previously demonstrated assist in this objective. The aim of study was test if intraoral PBM increases the rate tooth alignment and reduces time required resolve anterior dental crowding.Nineteen subjects with Class I or II malocclusion Little's Irregularity Index (LII) ≥ 3 mm were selected from a pool applicants, providing 28 total arches. No cases extraction. group (N = 11, 18...