INTRODUCTION The shape and volume of the condyle is considered to play an important role in the pathogenesis of the mandibular deviation. Curvature analysis is informative for objectively assess whether the shape of the condyles matches that of the glenoid fossa. In this study, a three-dimensional (3-D) quantification of bilateral asymmetrical condyles was firstly conducted to identify the spec...

tetrahedrane is most strained and the smallest cage compound. it attracts organic chemists because ofits unusual bonding nature and highly symmetrical structure. however, many efforts to isolate theparent tetrahedrane have been unsuccessful because of the high reactivity and very short lifetimecaused by the strain in this molecule. modeling of molecules for determination of structuralproperties...

We consider non-atomic network congestion games with heterogeneous players where the latencies of the paths are subject to some bounded deviations. This model encompasses several well-studied extensions of the classical Wardrop model which incorporate, for example, risk-aversion, altruism or travel time delays. Our main goal is to analyze the worst-case deterioration in social cost of a deviate...

Thin layers of lamellar-forming polystyrene-block-poly (methyl-methacrylate) (PS-b-PMMA) provide the templates for fabricating nanowires with a “fingerprint” morphology. The electrical characteristics of the nanowires were measured, and largely deviated from simulated devices due to high defect density. Their highly curved conformation makes the nanowires strong candidates for electrical testin...

The authors evaluated changes in position and angle of the proximal segment, including the condyle, after intraoral vertical ramus osteotomy (IVRO) with and without a Le Fort I osteotomy to verify whether displacement of the proximal segment could induce postoperative complications. Changes in condylar angle, ramus angle, and displacement of proximal segment were measured pre- and postoperative...

Tetrahedrane is most strained and the smallest cage compound. It attracts organic chemists because ofits unusual bonding nature and highly symmetrical structure. However, many efforts to isolate theparent tetrahedrane have been unsuccessful because of the high reactivity and very short lifetimecaused by the strain in this molecule. Modeling of molecules for determination of structuralproperties...

OBJECTIVE To describe a technique of extracorporeal septal reconstruction to correct the markedly deviated nasal septum. DESIGN Retrospective medical chart review of 2119 patients undergoing extracorporeal septoplasty from January 1, 1981, through July 31, 2004, by the author in a tertiary care facial plastic surgery center. The main outcomes measured included surgical complications, revision...