Results: 133

Eyelid fissure dimensions in Japanese and in Brazilians of European descent over 50 years of age

Arq. bras. oftalmol; 80 (5), 2017
ABSTRACT Purpose: To investigate differences in the palpebral fissure eyelid position in Japanese subjects and in Brazilian subjects of European descent over 50 years of age. Methods: A cross-sectional study evaluating 50 Japanese subjects and 50 Bra­­­zilian subjects of European descent over 50 yea...

Do different vertical positions of maxillary central incisors influence smile esthetics perception?

ABSTRACT INTRODUCTION: The purpose of this study was to determine the perception of smile esthetics among orthodontists and layperson, with respect to different maxillary central incisors vertical positions in full-face and close-up smile analyses. METHODS: Frontal photographs of the smiles of two adu...

Subjective facial analysis and its correlation with dental relationships

ABSTRACT INTRODUCTION: Subjective facial analysis is a diagnostic method that provides morphological analysis of the face. Thus, the aim of the present study was to compare the facial and dental diagnoses and investigate their relationship. METHODS: This sample consisted of 151 children (7 to 13 years...

Facial paralysis due to Ramsay Hunt syndrome - A rare condition

Summary Ramsay Hunt syndrome (or herpes zoster oticus) is a rare complication of herpes zoster in which reactivation of latent varicella zoster virus infection in the geniculate ganglion occurs. Usually, there are auricular vesicles and symptoms and signs such otalgia and peripheral facial paralysis. In ...

Reclassification and treatment of odontogenic keratocysts: A cohort study

Abstract: The odontogenic keratocyst (OKC) is a recurrent cyst that has been recently reclassified from an odontogenic tumor to an odontogenic cyst. The aim of the present study was to investigate its treatment and address issues related to its association with nevoid basal cell carcinoma syndrome (NBCCS...

Evaluation of anterior segment parameters using Scheimpflug technology during the Valsalva maneuver in patients with keratoconus

Arq. bras. oftalmol; 79 (6), 2016
ABSTRACT Purpose: This study aimed to explore the effects of the Valsalva maneuver (VM) on ectatic corneas during anterior segment tomography scans using a Scheimpflug camera. Methods: This prospective observational study included 100 eyes of 50 patients with bilateral keratoconus (KC). Anterior segmen...

Jovens mulheres do âmbito rural: gênero, projetos de vida e território em fotocomposições

Psicol. soc. (Online); 28 (3), 2016
RESUMO Este artigo analisa interfaces de gênero e território como marcadores identitários presentes nas falas e produções de imagens sobre projetos de vida de jovens mulheres de zonas rurais. O processo de pesquisa contemplou narrativas de caráter autobiográfico e fotocomposições realizadas pela...

Construção e aplicabilidade de um teste de percepção de fala com figuras

CoDAS; 28 (6), 2016
RESUMO Objetivo construir e aplicar um material de apoio para respostas ao teste do índice percentual de reconhecimento de fala em crianças. Método estudo descritivo exploratório. A primeira etapa, elaboração de um material, foi realizada pela avaliação de 31 fonoaudiólogos (juízes), com pala...

Giant scalp arteriovenous malformation

SUMMARY Arteriovenous malformations (AVMs) of the scalp are rare lesions. The clinical picture presents with complaints of increased scalp, scalp disfigurement, pain and neurological symptoms. Its origin can be congenital or traumatic. We present a case of giant scalp AVMs and its management, followed by...