Thesis (M.D.S.)--University of Hong Kong, 1989. / Includes bibliographical references (p. 66-70). Also available in print.

Thèse d'exercice : Chirurgie dentaire : Université de Nantes : 2005. / Bibliogr. p. 151-162 [134 réf.].

Thèse d'exercice : Chirurgie dentaire : Université de Nantes : 2005. / Bibliogr. f. 114-134 [226 réf.].

Thesis (MChD(Orthodontics))--University of Pretoria, 2003. / Includes bibliographical references.

Thesis (M.D. Sc)--University of Queensland, 2002. / Includes bibliographical references.

Thesis (M.D.S.)--University of Hong Kong, 1989.

Tracking multiple articulated objects (such as a human body) and handling occlusion between them is a challenging problem in automated video analysis. This work proposes a new approach for accurately and steadily visual tracking people, which should function even if the system encounters occlusion in video sequences. In this approach, targets are represented with a Gaussian mixture, which are adapted to regions of the target automatically using an EM-model algorithm. Field speeds are defined for changed pixels in each frame based on the probability of their belonging to a particular person's blobs. Pixels are matched to the models using a fast numerical level set method. Since each target is tracked with its blob's information, the system is capable of handling partial or full occlusion during tracking. Experimental results on a number of challenging sequences that were collected in non-experimental environments demonstrate the effectiveness of the approach.

The controversy surrounding the role of malocclusion and orthodontic treatment in temporomandibular joint (TMJ) dysfunction led to this study. The purpose of this study was to establish the prevalence and compare the status of signs and symptoms of TMJ dysfunction in four groups of adolescents and young adults. The groups consisted of 14 persons with normal occlusions, 23 with untreated malocclusions, 20 with malocclusions currently undergoing treatment, and 18 with treated malocclusions. The Helkimo index was used to collect the TMJ dysfunction data. The results showed that the untreated malocclusion group had the most number of persons with signs and symptoms of dysfunction, but the differences between the groups in the distribution of persons according to the anamnestic and clinical dysfunction indices were not statistically significant. There were also no statistically significant differences in the distribution of signs and symptoms between boys and girls. According to anamnesis, the most frequently reported symptoms were joint sounds and headaches or neckaches occurring more than twice a week. Amongst the clinical signs and symptoms, the<br /> most commonly occurring were joint sounds on auscultation and muscle tenderness on palpation. In light of the small study sample and the absence of any substantial differences between the four groups, the role of malocclusion and orthodontic treatment in the aetiology of TMJ dysfunction remains obscure.

Thesis (M.D.S.)--University of Adelaide, Dept. of Restorative Dentistry, 1979.

Thesis (M.S.)--University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, 1972. / Typescript (photocopy). Includes bibliographical references (leaves 29-30). Also issued in print.