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Thesis (M.D.S. 1979) from the Department of Dental Health, University of Adelaide.

Thesis (M.S.)--University of Michigan, 1986.

Thesis (M.S.)--University of Michigan, 1986.

Thesis (M.S.)--University of Michigan.

Thesis (M.D.S.)--University of Hong Kong, 2004. / Also available in print.

Made available in DSpace on 2014-06-11T19:27:55Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 0 Previous issue date: 2002-03-27Bitstream added on 2014-06-13T20:36:32Z : No. of bitstreams: 1 barreto_gm_me_arafo.pdf: 3623132 bytes, checksum: db9fb43ddd8274b3769a6a8b9a1696a5 (MD5) / A intervenção precoce na ortodontia vem sendo bastante realizada, evitando que alterações simples da oclusão necessitem tratamentos complexos futuramente. Dentre as más-oclusões mais frequentemente encontradas na infância e passíveis de intervenção precoce, estão as mordidas cruzadas posteriores que normalmente são caracterizadas por deficiência no crescimento transversal do arco superior. Nos casos de atresia maxilar o tratamento mais indicado é a expansão rápida, que pode ser realizada por diferentes terapias. Na presente pesquisa utilizou-se o aparelho Hyrax tendo como objetivo avaliar as alterações transversais e verticais da maxila. Foram selecionados 20 pacientes de ambos os sexo, entre 7 e 11 anos que apresentavam mordida cruzada posterior uni ou bilateral. Realizou-se telerradiografias em norma frontal (P.A.) antes e após a expansão. A fim de evitar que a falta de padronização dessas radiografias pudesse influenciar nos resultados, idealizou-se um método de padronização para tais radiografias. Os resultados mostraram que a correção da mordida cruzada posterior como o aparelho Hyrax, que ocorreu em todos os casos, foi em função tanto da abertura da sutura palatina mediana como também pela inclinação dos molares. A medida JgE-JgD relacionada com a expansão maxilar aumentou significantemente em todos os casos tratados. Nas avaliações dentárias as medidas verticais não apresentaram diferenças significantes, o contrário das medidas transversais (FTE-FTD; FBE-FBD; LO.BTE; LO.BTD; BTE.BTD). A largura da cavidade nasal também aumentou significantemente (CNE-CND). O método de padronização proposto permite, portanto, utilizar as medidas que avaliam a expansão rápida da maxila, através das radiografias posteroanteriores, com segurança, inclusive no sentido vertical. / Early treatment is frequently proposed in orthodontics as it prevent that mild malocclusions require more complex procedures futhermore. Among the most frequent malocclusion observed in childhood and that can be early treated are the posterior crossbites. These are usually characterized by a decreased transversal growth of the upper arch. In the constriction maxillary cases, the most indicated treatment is rapid maxillary expansion that can be achieved by different therapies. In the present research the Hyrax appliance was used in order to evaluate the transverse and vertical outcomes in maxillary base. Twenty patients of both gender, from 7 to 11 years old, presenting uni or bilateral posterior crossbite were selected. Posteroanterior radiographs were performed before and after expansion. These radiographs were standardized in order to avoid that problems with lack of standardization influence the results. The obtained data showed that the posterior crossbite correction with Hyrax appliance, observed in all the cases, was consequent either to midpalatal suture opening and molar buccal tipping. JgE-JgD measurement related to maxillary expansion increased significantly in all the treated cases. According to dental evaluation, vertical measurements did not show significant differences, which is in opposition to the transverse measurements (FTE-FTD; FBE-FBD; LO.BTE; LO.BTD; BTE.BTD). The nasal cavity width also increased significantly (CNE-CND). The standardization method proposed showed to be reliably useful for maxilla rapid expansion evaluation with posteroanterior radiographs even for vertical considerations.

>Magister Scientiae - MSc / Sex determination of human remains is often a dilemma for forensic experts due to the decomposing factor, or, if only part of a body is found. The analysis of DNA is thought to be the most accurate method for sex determination, but the cost and time involvement usually causes a delay in the identification process and in some cases, DNA is not obtainable due to the state of decomposition or contamination. Sexual dimorphism refers to the difference in shape, form or appearance between male and females in the same species. It can also be described as the systematic difference between individuals of different sex in the same species. Dimorphism in the human skeletal system and dentition is well establish. It is generally assumed that the male dentition is larger than the female dentition. In this study, the mesio-distal width of the maxillary incisors and canines, as well as the mandibular canines were measured. Orthodontic study models were used in this study, 50 males and 50 females, in which the sizes of the maxillary central incisors, maxillary lateral incisors, and maxillary and mandibular canines were measured. The results showed that the sizes of the maxillary and the mandibular canines were significantly more accurate in determining sexual dimorphism than the incisors. The logistic regression model, using tooth 13 and 33, provides prediction accuracy of 52% for males and 74% for females.

Objective: Applications of Cone-beam computerized tomography (CBCT) have increased dramatically in dentistry. Incidental findings (IFs) beyond the area of interest may be encountered. The maxillary sinus incidental findings in CBCT were considered the highest in the literature. This systematic review aims to analyze present literature on IFs in the maxillary sinus using CBCT Methods: Electronic databases was searched for studies on the maxillary sinus incidental findings in CBCT to assess the prevalence and significance of the incidental findings. Results: The initial search retrieved 239 abstracts, of which only 9 studies met the inclusion criteria. The sample size ranged from 34-1029 participants with a mean age of 35.4. The prevalence of incidental findings in the maxillary sinus was between 27 to 62.4%. Such findings in the maxillary sinus vary in importance and the need for intervention. The most common incidental findings were the thickening of the mucosal membrane followed by the polypoid lesion. / Oral Biology