The number of pediatric patients with Complex Chronic Conditions (CCC) has increased in recent decades, driven by advances in medical technology and the reduction of child mortality. These children are dependent on continuous ...

Oral mucositis (OM) is a common side effect of head and neck radiotherapy (RT), resulting from a complex interplay of multiple risk factors. Strong evidence identifies RT dose as a key contributor to OM development. A ...

A study was undertaken with the purpose of evaluate the osseous maturation on the middle palatal suture region, after palatal rapid expansion, using the optic density, comparing the pre-expansion data with data found ...

This study aimed to evaluate the relationship between amplitude of joint spaces of the temporomandibular (TMJ) and different types of disc displacements, by means of MRI exams. Included in the study were MRI exams of ...

Abstract: Purpose: To evaluate the changes and complexity of bone trabeculae of the jaw in individuals with cancer who were or were not using antiresorptive drugs through panoramic morphometric indices and fractal ...

Introduction. Oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC) is a disease that presents a poor prognosis and few therapeutic advances. It´s necessary to uncover the mechanisms involved in its pathogenesis, including the participation ...

Dental plaque biofilm is the main etiologic factor for dental caries and periodontal diseases. However, its visualization is difficult, and the use of disclosing agents is a laborious and unpleasant process. Therefore, ...

The objective of this research was to perform a three-dimensional assessment of craniofacial features on subjects with sickle cell disease. On this behalf, 70 TC face scans of individuals with diagnosed SCD (test group), ...

Leukocyte and Platelet-Rich Fibrin (L-PRF) has been used as a regulator of the healing process because it is an important source of cytokines and growth factors. L-PRF is an autologous product from the centrifugation of ...

Tooth loss is a dental condition that affects a representative portion of the Brazilian population, and it is common to find individuals over 50 years who had little access to restorative or rehabilitative dental treatment ...