- Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics
- Dental Radiography and Imaging
- Temporomandibular Joint Disorders
- Craniofacial Disorders and Treatments
- Cleft Lip and Palate Research
- dental development and anomalies
- Osteoarthritis Treatment and Mechanisms
- Dental Implant Techniques and Outcomes
- Facial Trauma and Fracture Management
- Anatomy and Medical Technology
- Obstructive Sleep Apnea Research
- Medical Image Segmentation Techniques
- Facial Rejuvenation and Surgery Techniques
- Radiomics and Machine Learning in Medical Imaging
- Medical Imaging and Analysis
- Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology
- Medical Imaging Techniques and Applications
- Endodontics and Root Canal Treatments
- Facial Nerve Paralysis Treatment and Research
- Forensic Anthropology and Bioarchaeology Studies
- Periodontal Regeneration and Treatments
- 3D Shape Modeling and Analysis
- Dental Trauma and Treatments
- Oropharyngeal Anatomy and Pathologies
- Voice and Speech Disorders
University of Michigan
2016-2025
Michigan United
2012-2024
Ann Arbor Center for Independent Living
2015-2016
Pontifícia Universidade Católica de Minas Gerais
2016
University of Florence
2016
Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro
2016
Universidade de São Paulo
2016
University North
2015
Bellingham Technical College
2015
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
2003-2012
Abstract Objective: To compare measurements from synthesized cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) lateral cephalograms using orthogonal and perspective projections with those conventional cephalometric radiographs. Materials Methods: Thirty-one patients were imaged CBCT cephalometry. volume data imported in Dolphin 3D. Orthogonal radiographs created three-dimensional (3D) virtual models. Twelve linear five angular made on a randomized fashion. Conventional image corrected for known...
Formation of functional skeletal tissues requires highly organized steps mesenchymal progenitor cell differentiation. The dental follicle (DF) surrounding the developing tooth harbors cells for various differentiated constituting root-bone interface and coordinates eruption in a manner dependent on signaling by parathyroid hormone-related peptide (PTHrP) PTH/PTHrP receptor (PPR). However, identity DF how they are regulated PTHrP-PPR remain unknown. Here, we show that autocrine signal...
Introduction The aim was to evaluate three regions of reference (Björk, Modified Björk and mandibular Body) for registration testing them in a patients' CBCT sample. Methods Mandibular 3D volumetric label maps were built from CBCTs taken before (T1) after treatment (T2) sample 16 growing subjects labeled with eight landmarks. Registrations T1 T2 images relative the different performed, surface models generated. Seven dimensions measured separately each time-point (T1 T2) relation stable...
After chronic low back pain, Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ) disorders are the second most common musculoskeletal condition affecting 5 to 12% of population, with an annual health cost estimated at $4 billion. Chronic disability in TMJ osteoarthritis (OA) increases aging, and main goal is diagnosis before morphological degeneration occurs. Here, we address this challenge using advanced data science capture, process analyze 52 clinical, biological high-resolution CBCT (radiomics) markers from...
The segmentation of medical and dental images is a fundamental step in automated clinical decision support systems. It supports the entire workflow from diagnosis, therapy planning, intervention, follow-up. In this paper, we propose novel tool to accurately process full-face about 5 minutes that would otherwise require an average 7h manual work by experienced clinicians. This focuses on integration state-of-the-art UNEt TRansformers (UNETR) Medical Open Network for Artificial Intelligence...
Objective: To determine the reliability of obtaining two-dimensional cephalometric measurements using two virtual head orientations from cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) models.Materials and Methods: CBCT scans 12 patients (6 class II 6 III) were randomly selected a pool 159 patients. An orthodontist, dental radiologist, third-year student independently oriented three-dimensional (3D) renderings in either visual natural position (simulated NHP) or 3D intracranial reference planes (3D...
Abstract Background Stem cell therapy with bone marrow‐derived mesenchymal stem cells is a promising tissue engineering strategy to promote regeneration of craniofacial bone. Purpose To determine whether ex vivo expanded populations would be safe and efficacious in the large alveolar defects patients history cleft palate or trauma. Materials Methods Eighteen (10 traumatic injury 8 palate) presenting missing teeth associated horizontal deficiencies were included this randomized controlled...