Maxillary protraction involves the forward movement of the upper jaw to improve occlusal relationships and facial aesthetics. Various treatment modalities, including the use of skeletal anchorage ...

Introduction: Mandibular fractures resulting from maxillofacial trauma often require surgical intervention to promote proper bone healing. Understanding the etiology and patterns of mandibular ...

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Methods: Isokinetic peak force was evaluated during protraction and retraction of the shoulder girdle, with simultaneous recording of electromyographic activity of the three trapezius muscles and the ...

The treatments impacted her jaw, affecting her facial appearance as well. Her mandible, or lower jaw, was severely deviated to the right while her maxilla, or upper jaw, had collapsed. She was ...

C ertain medications used in the treatment of bone conditions, particularly when combined with corticosteroids, may significantly increase the risk of a rare but serious jaw disease. This finding ...

Objective: The biomechanics of the head for punches to the jaw and the risk of head injury from translational and rotational acceleration were studied. Methods: Seven Olympic boxers from five weight ...

When the Athletics selected centerfielder Denzel Clarke in the fourth round of the 2021 MLB Draft, he was a raw product that had off-the-charts athleticism. After grinding his way through the ...

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The lower canines tend to come through slightly before those in the upper jaw. Premolars, or bicuspids, are bigger than the incisors and canines. They have many ridges that help chew and grind up ...