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Deep learning for virtual orthodontic bracket removal: tool establishment and application
We aimed to develop a tool for virtual orthodontic bracket removal based on deep learning algorithms for feature extraction from bonded teeth and to demonstrate its application in a bracket position assessment...
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Open AccessThe psc-CVM assessment system: A three-stage type system for CVM assessment based on deep learning
Many scholars have proven cervical vertebral maturation (CVM) method can predict the growth and development and assist in choosing the best time for treatment. However, assessing CVM is a complex process. The ...
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Treatment of skeletal class III malocclusion using a combined clear aligner and surgery-early approach
To evaluate whether clear aligner therapy (CAT) combined with a surgery-early approach can achieve good therapeutic effects in patients with skeletal class III malocclusion.
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Open AccessStress and movement trend of lower incisors with different IMPA intruded by clear aligner: a three-dimensional finite element analysis
During the intrusion of lower incisors with clear aligners (CAs), root disengagement from the alveolar bone often occurs, resulting in serious complications. This study aimed to determine the potential force m...
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Open AccessDynamic network biomarker identifies cdkn1a-mediated bone mineralization in the triggering phase of osteoporosis
The identification of predictive markers to determine the triggering phase prior to the onset of osteoporosis is essential to mitigate further irrevocable deterioration. To determine the early warning signs be...
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Open AccessCarbon dots derived from folic acid attenuates osteoarthritis by protecting chondrocytes through NF-κB/MAPK pathway and reprogramming macrophages
Osteoarthritis (OA) is a common joint disorder worldwide which causes great health and economic burden. However, there remains an unmet goal to develop an effective therapeutic method to prevent or delay OA. C...
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Open AccessEffects of the advanced mandibular spring on mandibular retrognathia treatment: a three-dimensional finite element study
The Advanced Mandibular Spring (AMS) was newly developed as a dentofacial orthopedic appliance in conjunctive use of clear aligners to treat Class II malocclusion with mandibular retrognathia in adolescents. T...
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Open AccessAccuracy of different tooth surfaces on 3D printed dental models: orthodontic perspective
Few studies have been reported regarding the accuracy of 3D-printed models for orthodontic applications. The aim of this study was to assess the accuracy of 3D-printed dental models of different tooth surfaces.
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Open AccessAccuracy of in vitro mandibular volumetric measurements from CBCT of different voxel sizes with different segmentation threshold settings
To determine the accuracy of volumetric measurements of the mandible in vitro by cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) and to analyze the influence of voxel sizes and segmentation threshold settings on it.
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Open AccessDetection of alveolar bone defects with three different voxel sizes of cone-beam computed tomography: an in vitro study
This study was conducted to assess the accuracy of cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) of different voxel sizes in the detection of alveolar bone defects, and to select the optimal voxel size for clinical use...
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Open AccessEvaluation of Osteogenesis and Angiogenesis of Icariin in Local Controlled Release and Systemic Delivery for Calvarial Defect in Ovariectomized Rats
Typically, bone regenerative medicine is applied to repair bone defects in patients with osteoporosis. Meanwhile, there is an urgent need to develop safe and cheap drugs that induce bone formation. Icariin, wh...
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AGEs Induce Apoptosis in Rat Osteoblast Cells by Activating the Caspase-3 Signaling Pathway Under a High-Glucose Environment In Vitro
Advanced glycation end products (AGEs) accumulate under high-glucose conditions and affect the healing of bone damage through various pathways; however, the detail mechanisms underlying these changes are unkno...
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Open AccessAkermanite bioceramics promote osteogenesis, angiogenesis and suppress osteoclastogenesis for osteoporotic bone regeneration
It is a big challenge for bone healing under osteoporotic pathological condition with impaired angiogenesis, osteogenesis and remodeling. In the present study, the effect of Ca, Mg, Si containing akermanite bi...
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A Method of Balancing the Global Multi-mode Clock Network in Ultra-large Scale CPU
It is a long-time discussed problem that the balancing of global multi-mode clock tree is. And there are many potential problems caused by the unbalanced clock tree, such as timing violations, density and powe...
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Maxillary Sinus Floor Elevation Using BMP-2 and Nell-1 Gene-Modified Bone Marrow Stromal Cells and TCP in Rabbits
This study evaluated the synergistic osteogenic effect of bone morphogenetic protein-2 (BMP-2) and Nel-like molecule-1 (Nell-1) genes in a rabbit maxillary sinus floor elevation model. Bone marrow stromal cell...
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BMP-2 Gene Modified Canine bMSCs Promote Ectopic Bone Formation Mediated by a Nonviral PEI Derivative
The study was to explore the effects of BMP-2 gene modified canine bone marrow stromal cells (bMSCs) mediated by a nonviral PEI derivative (GenEscort™ II) in promoting bone formation in vitro and in vivo. Canine ...
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Chapter and Conference Paper
A Two-Level Directory Organization Solution for CC-NUMA Systems
Currently, directory-based cache coherence protocols are widely adopted in DSM systems. However, with the scaling of system size, directory-based protocols are also confronted with the problem of scalability. ...
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A New Hybrid Directory Scheme for Shared Memory Multi-processors
It is increasingly popular to adopt DSM systems to maximize parallelism beyond the limits of SMP. Wherein, a proper cache coherence scheme should be efficient at the memory overhead for maintaining the directo...
