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Bivariate optimization of orthodontic mini-implant thread height and pitch
Mini-implants have been used as anchorage for years, but failure is common in clinical practice. Mini-implant design is a critical factor affecting its stability. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effe...
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Open AccessEffect of jaw opening on the stress pattern in a normal human articular disc: finite element analysis based on MRI images
Excessive compressive and shear stresses are likely related to condylar resorption and disc perforation. Few studies have reported the disc displacement and deformation during jaw opening. The aim of this stud...
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Clear cell odontogenic carcinoma: report of 6 cases and review of the literature
Clear cell odontogenic carcinoma (CCOC) is a rare malignant tumor. To date, only 67 cases were described in the English literature and complete understanding of the behavior of CCOC was based on limited case r...
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Open AccessUpregulation of MMP-13 and TIMP-1 expression in response to mechanical strain in MC3T3-E1 osteoblastic cells
Mechanical strain plays a significant role in the regulation of bone matrix turnover, which is mediated in part by matrix metalloproteinase (MMP)-13 and tissue inhibitors of matrix metalloproteinase (TIMP)-1. ...
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Inhibition of NFkappaB by activated c-Jun NH2 terminal kinase 1 acts as a switch for C2C12 cell death under excessive stretch
Mechanical stimuli play an important role in adaptive response of skeletal muscles, while inappropriate stretches result in apoptosis. In this study, we investigated the contribution of cyclic stretches to apo...
