Tooth distalization is an effective approach for mandibular prognathism. Current distalization devices are bulky and clinically complicated. Here, we designed a novel molar distalization device by using a sliding rod and a microscrew and performed a mechanical analysis and finite element model (FEM) analysis of force distribution and displacement of the upper canine, first and second premolar a...

PURPOSE This report presents the results of distraction osteogenesis using unidirectional extraoral and intraoral devices in 8 patients with different grades of vertical mandibular ramus hypoplasia. PATIENTS AND METHODS Eight patients with hypoplastic mandibles underwent unilateral lengthening of the ascending ramus using unidirectional extraoral or intraoral devices. Intraoral mandibular dis...

Submit Manuscript | http://medcraveonline.com airways simultaneously with respiratory effort during sleep leading to intermittent hypoxia and awakenings [1]. It is a chronic disease, progressive and incapacitating, responsible for high mortality rate and cardiovascular morbidity. Highly prevalent it affects about 30% of the adult population, being considered a public health problem [2,3]. Once ...

The Internet is a preferred source of health information. This study evaluated the quality, reliability and content online audio-visual information on mandibular advancement device (MAD) for treatment obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). “Mandibular device” was searched four platforms. A total 63 videos (51% from healthcare professionals, 22% commercial companies, 21% laypeople, 6% hospitals/universi...

INTRODUCTION The aim of this study was to compare the dentoskeletal changes and alterations of mandibular condyle-disc-fossa relationships in subjects at the peak and the end of the pubertal growth period treated with the Forsus fatigue resistant device (3M Unitek, Monrovia, Calif). METHODS The sample consisted of 29 subjects with Class II Division 1 malocclusions who were classified accordin...

This study had two purposes: to compare head repositioning accuracy (HRA) using the cervical range of motion (CROM) device between individuals with cervical radiculopathy caused by disc disease (CDD; n = 71) and neck- healthy individuals (n = 173); and to evaluate the test-retest reliability of the CROM device in individuals with CDD, and criterion validity between the CROM device and a laser i...

BACKGROUND The Pierre Robin Sequence features were first described by Robin in 1923 and include micrognathia, glossoptosis and respiratory distress with an incidence estimated as 1:8,500 to 1:20,000 newborns. Upper airway obstruction and feeding difficulties are the main concerns related to the pathology. Mandibular distraction should be considered a treatment option (when other treatments resu...

Sleep apnea and hypopnea syndrome (SAHS) is a disorder characterized by intermittent and repetitive obstruction of the upper airway provoking pharyngeal collapse. It is characterized clinically by a triad of daytime hypersomnia, snoring and pauses in breathing during sleep that are normally reported by the partner. Polysomnography is the chosen method for diagnosing this pathology. Patients wit...

This study aimed to present a wireless mandibular motion tracking device and optoelectronic data acquisition system developed to analyze the real-time spatial motion of the entire mandible during mouth opening and closing with no restriction of any movement. The procedures were divided into three phases: confection of a kinematic arch, dynamic digital video image acquisition, and image processi...