INTRODUCTION Radiographic descriptions of gout have noted the tendency to hypertrophic bone changes. The aim of this study was to characterize the features of new bone formation (NBF) in gout, and to determine the relationship between NBF and other radiographic features of disease, particularly erosion and tophus. METHODS Paired plain radiographs (XR) and computed tomography (CT) scans of 798...

BACKGROUND Mesial protraction of mandibular posterior teeth requires increased anchorage to avoid undesired tooth movements. Orthodontic mini-implants have become a popular and successful way to increase skeletal anchorage in such cases. However, mini-implants may cause injury to adjacent teeth or anatomical structures and may lead to tissue inflammation. Induced ankylosed primary teeth have be...

BACKGROUND The sequelae of temporomanibular joint (TMJ) ankylosis include limitation of jaw movement, interference of oral function and affects on the craniofacial growth. Analysis of the craniofacial form of TMJ ankylosis offers guidelines for managing this disease. METHODS Forty-five patients with intraarticular TMJ ankylosis were collected from the files at the Chang Gung Craniofacial Cent...

PURPOSE OF THE STUDY The purpose of this study was to evaluate effectiveness of modified gap arthroplasty procedure and modified Myrhaug's preauricular incision for treating bony temporomandibular joint (TMJ) ankylosis. MATERIALS AND METHODS A total of 10 cases were included in the study with Sawhney's type III and IV TMJ ankylosis. Study consisted of 6 males and 4 females. Three cases were t...

STUDY DESIGN This is a prospective study design. OBJECTIVE To test the interobserver and intraobserver reliabilities of 5 specific measures of global cervical sagittal alignment in patients with ankylosing spondylitis (AS), and to suggest a better means of measuring cervical sagittal alignment. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA The intraobserver and interobserver reliabilities of several different...