Comparative Evaluation of Temporomandibular Joint Parameters in Unilateral and Bilateral Cleft Lip and Palate Patients Using Cone-Beam CT: Focus on Growing vs. Non-Growing Subjects.

Background: Morphological differences in the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) are crucial for the treatment of patients with cleft lip and palate (CLP). This study aims to evaluate and compare the TMJ parameters in patients with unilateral and bilateral CLP across growing and non-growing age groups using cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT).

Methods: CBCT records from 57 patients (23 males and 34 females) aged 6-50 years with a diagnosed unilateral or bilateral CLP were analyzed.

Craniofacial and Airway Morphology in Down Syndrome: A Cone Beam Computed Tomography Case Series Evaluation.

Down syndrome (DS) is a genetic condition characterized by an extra copy of chromosome 21, resulting in various physical and cognitive features. This study aimed to comprehensively analyze the dental and craniofacial morphology of individuals with DS using Cone Beam Computed Tomography (CBCT). Six individuals with DS, comprising five males and one female aged 17 to 35 years, underwent CBCT scanning.

Perceptions of Clinical Dental Students Toward Online Education During the COVID-19 Crisis: An Egyptian Multicenter Cross-Sectional Survey.

To evaluate the perceptions of clinical dental students on the role of online education in providing dental education during the COVID-19 crisis. A cross-sectional online survey was sent to four Egyptian dental schools from the 20th of January 2021 to the 3rd of February 2021. Survey questions included the demographics, uses, experiences, perceived benefits, and barriers of distance learning in dentistry during the COVID-19 pandemic.