Comparison of Glenoid Fossa Morphology Between Different Sagittal Skeletal Pattern Using Cone Beam Computed Tomography.

Morphology of glenoid fossa might help the clinician in the diagnosis, establishing more biological treatment modalities and treatment response between patients with different skeletal malocclusions. This study aimed to assess the glenoid fossa morphology in different sagittal facial types using CBCT. The CBCT images of 64 patients with normal vertical growth patterns were classified into class I, class II, and class III based on the skeletal sagittal analysis.

Dentoskeletal effects of class II malocclusion treatment with the modified Twin Block appliance.

Background: The purpose of this study was to prospectively assess the dentoskeletal effect of a modified Twin Block appliance for treatment of class II malocclusions.

Material And Methods: Lateral cephalograms of 25 Class II malocclusion patients were compared to evaluate skeletal, dentoalveolar and soft tissue changes pre- and post-treatment with a modified Twin Block appliance. A total of 33 angular and linear variables were used for analysis.

Upregulation of serum vascular endothelial growth factor in patients with salivary gland tumor.

Neoangiogenesis is essential for tumor development, invasion, and dissemination. The most potent of the cytokines associated with angiogenesis is vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF). The aim of the present study was to determine VEGF serum level in patients with salivary gland tumor.