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Does maxillomandibular fixation affect skeletal stability following mandibular advancement? A single-blind clinical trial
BackgroundThe stability of the results remains a significant concern in orthognathic surgeries. This study aimed to assess the amount of relapse...
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Post-BSSO condylar position stability: a comparison of miniplate and lag screw fixation
BackgroundThis study was conceived to assess the postoperative stability of condylar position following fixation with miniplates and lag screws after...
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Comparison of the skeletal stability after mandibular counter-clockwise rotation in three surgical procedures
The treatment of mandibular deformities with an anterior open bite is challenging. In this study, skeletal stability after mandibular osteotomies was...
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Contemporary Skeletal Surgery for Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Obstructive sleep apnea is a chronic disease characterized by partial or total airway collapse during sleep. Traditional soft tissue surgery...
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Three-dimensional assessment of periodontal support of lower incisors for skeletal Class II malocclusion undergoing presurgical orthodontic treatment with different vertical skeletal patterns
BackgroundThe aim of the present study was to compare periodontal support changes during retraction of mandibular anterior teeth for skeletal Class...
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Stability of maxillary expansion osteotomy using patient-specific fixation implants without necessitating removable appliances: a retrospective analysis
ObjectiveThis study aimed to evaluate the long-term stability of surgical maxillary expansion using patient-specific fixation implants (PSFIs)...
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Assessment of condylar positional changes in severe skeletal class II malocclusion after surgical-orthodontic treatment
ObjectivesThis study aimed to determine the positional changes in the condyle in the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) of severe skeletal class II...
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Treatment of skeletal class III malocclusion using a combined clear aligner and surgery-early approach
PurposeTo evaluate whether clear aligner therapy (CAT) combined with a surgery-early approach can achieve good therapeutic effects in patients with...
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Quantification of pharyngeal airway space changes after two-jaw orthognathic surgery in skeletal class III patients
BackgroundSkeletal class III malocclusion is a common dentofacial deformity. Orthognathic treatment changes the position of the jaws and affects the...
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Three-dimensional quantitative changes of condyle in patients with skeletal class III malocclusion after bimaxillary orthognathic surgery with 5-year follow-up
ObjectiveThe present study aimed to characterize three-dimensional (3D) long-term quantitative condyle change including positional, surface, and...
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Dental characteristics of patients with four different types of skeletal dysplasias
ObjectiveSkeletal dysplasia (SD) comprises more than 450 separate disorders. We hypothesized that their dental features would be distinctive and...
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A retrospective comparison of two protocols for correction of skeletal Class III malocclusion in prepubertal children: hybrid hyrax expander with mandibular miniplates and rapid maxillary expansion with face mask
BackgroundThis study compared the skeletal and dental effects of a hybrid maxillary expander with mandibular miniplates (HE-MP) and Class III...
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Skeletal stability of inter-molar mandibular distraction osteogenesis in growing patients
IntroductionThe aim of this retrospective study was to firstly assess the stability of surgical advancement using inter-molar mandibular distraction...
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Skeletal stability after bimaxillary surgery with surgery-first approach for class III asymmetry is not related to virtual surgical occlusal contact
ObjectivesSurgery-first orthognathic surgery is rarely used in class III asymmetry due to concerns of reduced skeletal stability from unstable...
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The effect of combined maxillary pad movable appliance and FR-III functional appliance in the treatment of skeletal Class III malocclusion of deciduous teeth
BackgroundTo evaluate the therapeutic effect of maxillary pad movable appliance combined with FR-III functional appliance in treating skeletal Class...
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Ramal inclination in the frontal plane after bimaxillary orthognathic surgery in skeletal class III facial asymmetry
PurposeThis study aimed to observe spontaneous changes of ramal inclination in the frontal plane (FRI) and its stability in skeletal class III...
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Effect of the computer-aided static navigation technique on the accuracy of bicortical mini-implants placement site for maxillary skeletal expansion appliances: an in vitro study
The objective of the present study was to evaluate and compare the effect of the computer-aided static navigation technique on the accuracy of the...
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Comparison of stability and outcomes of surgery-first bimaxillary surgery for skeletal class III deformity between unilateral and bilateral cleft lip and palate
ObjectivesSome adults with cleft lip and palate (CLP) require orthognathic surgery due to skeletal deformity. This prospective study aimed to (1)...
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Skeletal and upper airway stability following modified maxillomandibular advancement for treatment of obstructive sleep apnea in skeletal class I or II deformity
ObjectivesMaxillomandibular advancement (MMA) is an effective short-term treatment for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). This study aimed to evaluate...
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Palatal bone thickness at the implantation area of maxillary skeletal expander in adult patients with skeletal Class III malocclusion: a cone-beam computed tomography study
BackgroundMaxillary skeletal expanders (MSE) is effective for the treatment of maxillary transverse deformity. The purpose of the study was to...
