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Association between sleep quality and polymorphisms of the genes COMT, HTR2A and FKBP5 in individuals with and without dentofacial deformity

Braz. j. oral sci; 23 (), 2024
Sleep is a fundamental biological function, and any disturbances can lead to alterations in an individual’s physical, occupational, cognitive, and social functioning. Aim: This study aimed to evaluate the quality of sleep and its association with factors such as age, sex, facial profile, and genetic po...

Plication of the Suprahyoid Muscles Concomitant with Genioplasty to Improve the Aesthetics of the Submandibular Region

In addition to functionally correcting skeletal facial deformities, orthognathic surgery also has a great impact on aesthetics and facial proportions. However, patients who have soft tissue changes, such as tissue flaccidity, may not achieve an ideal result, and require complementary surgical techniques ...

Fatores importantes da cirurgia mandibular minimamente invasiva: técnica, instrumentos e implantes

O tratamento das deformidades faciais passou por algumas modificações nessas últimas décadas empregando princípios da cirurgia minimamente invasiva na osteotomia maxilar e mandibular. A utilização de diferentes formatos de osteotomia tem por objetivo um melhor contorno, preenchimento e simetria da...

Does Postpartum Hypopituitarism Influence the Craniofacial Pattern? A Case-Control Study with Sheehan's Syndrome Patients

This study aimed to assess the craniofacial morphologic aspects of Sheehan's syndrome (SHS) patients.An observational study was performed with 19 women diagnosed with SHS and 19 controls matched by age and sex. Lateral cephalometric radiographs were obtained, and 30 linear and angular measurements were a...

Establishing Cephalometric Norms in Primary Dentition Using Comprehensive Craniofacial Growth Analysis - A Digital Cephalometric Study

ABSTRACT Objective: To establish cephalometric norms in primary dentition among males and females using novel customized Comprehensive Cephalometric Growth (CCG) Analysis. Material and Methods: The study was conducted on 67 subjects with a mean age of 5.5 yrs. Digital lateral cephalometric radiographs ...

Planejamento virtual em cirurgia ortognática: relato de caso

Introdução: A correção das deformidades dentofaciais depende do bom diagnóstico, da precisão do planejamento e da correta execução da técnica cirúrgica. Buscando maior precisão, o planejamento virtual para cirurgia ortognática tem sido uma ferramenta amplamente aplicada pela cirurgia bucomaxi...

Análise das vias aéreas superiores pós cirurgia ortognática bimaxilar: estudo retrospectivo

Objetivo: O objetivo do presente estudo foi avaliar retrospectivamente as mudanças ocorridas nas vias aéreas superiores (VAS) pós cirurgia ortognática bimaxilar. Metodologia: A amostra compreendeu 14 pacientes, que foram divididos em dois grupos, conforme o tipo de movimentação realizada na cirurgi...

Implant-supported Dental Prosthesis and Orthognathic Surgery for Rehabilitation of Patients with Obstructive Sleep Apnea

Among the treatment options for Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) we have surgery to correct dentofacial deformities. OSA patients are routinely and predictably submitted to surgical treatment for dentofacial deformities. Frequently, orthognathic surgery and osseointegrated implan...

Breathing pattern, orthognathic surgery and head posture in dentofacial deformity

Abstract Introduction: Dentofacial deformity (DFD) and the breathing mode can change the head posture. However, head posture changes after orthognathic surgery are controversial, and no studies were found on the relationship between the head posture and breathing mode in adults with DFD. Objective: To...

Associação de hábitos parafuncionais e DTM em pacientes classe II

Introdução: A Disfunção Temporomandibular (DTM) é a dor orofacial crônica mais comum, encontrada por dentistas e outros profissionais de saúde. Sua etiologia tem caráter multifatorial, e pode envolver, desde fatores hereditários, hábitos parafuncionais, maloclusões, até ansiedade e estresse. ...