Journal Reviews

Relapse after bi-maxillary surgery in a class III malocclusion

10 March 2023 | | Head and Neck | Angle Class III malocclusion, Cephalometry, Maxillofacial surgery, Orthognathic surgery, Three-dimensional image

This study analysed 90 patients who underwent a bi-maxillary osteotomy for a class III malocclusion. There were 30 in each of three groups of patients based upon the Frankfort mandibular plane angle (FMA). They were divided into: greater than 32°,...

Surgery for class III malocclusions pharyngeal airway and sleep apnoea effects

1 May 2017 | | class III malocclusion, obstructive sleep apnoea, orthognathic surgery, sleep apnoea

Thirty-three patients from Brazil were assessed for obstructive sleep apnoea and hypopnoea syndrome pre- and six months postoperatively. The 33 patients were made up of nine having mandibular set back surgery, six maxillary advancement and 18 bi-maxillary surgery. They identified...

Open hearing-aid fittings or closed

1 July 2016 | | earmold, hearing aid, occlusion, open fit, real-ear measurements

There is always a balance between different types of hearing aids and their advantages and disadvantages that influence choice of device and ultimately user preference. Personal choice also plays a role when deciding on behind the ear or in ear...