Condylar Position in the Treatment of Obstructive Sleep Apnea with a Mandibular Advancement Device: A Pilot Study.

 To evaluate, through a tomographic analysis, the positional changes of the condyle when using a mandibular advancement device (MAD) for the treatment of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), and to assess if the condylar positions influence OSA polysomnographic patterns.  Ten OSA patients underwent treatment with an MAD, and polysomnographic and tomographic examinations were performed before therapy (T0) and after MAD placement (T1).  By comparing the T0 and T1 measurements, we observed advancement and extrusion of the condyles in all patients (  < 0.

Automatic multi-anatomical skull structure segmentation of cone-beam computed tomography scans using 3D UNETR.

The segmentation of medical and dental images is a fundamental step in automated clinical decision support systems. It supports the entire clinical workflow from diagnosis, therapy planning, intervention, and follow-up. In this paper, we propose a novel tool to accurately process a full-face segmentation in about 5 minutes that would otherwise require an average of 7h of manual work by experienced clinicians.

A retrospective study of the influence of obesity on polysomnography and cephalometric parameters in males with obstructive sleep apnea.

Objective: Evaluate the influence of obesity on the polysomnographic and cephalometric parameters in obstructive sleep apnea (OSA).

Methods: Fifty records of male patients with OSA, containing information on dental, medical, polysomnographic, and cephalometric exams were selected. The degree of obesity was based on Body Mass Index (BMI).

Three-dimensional craniofacial characteristics associated with obstructive sleep apnea severity and treatment outcomes.

Objectives: This study aims to assess craniofacial dimensions in obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) patients treated with a mandibular advancement device (MAD) and to identify anatomic influences on OSA severity and MAD therapy outcomes.

Materials And Methods: Twenty patients with OSA were prospectively treated with MAD. Clinical, cone-beam computed tomography, and polysomnography exams were performed before treatment and 4-6 months after achieving the MAD therapeutic position.

Web Infrastructure for Data Management, Storage and Computation.

The Data Storage for Computation and Integration (DSCI) proposes management innovations for web-based secure data storage, algorithms deployment, and task execution. Its architecture allows inclusion of plugins for upload, browsing, sharing, and task execution in remote computing grids. Here, we demonstrate the DSCI implementation and the deployment of Image processing tools (TMJSeg), machine learning algorithms (MandSeg, DentalModelSeg), and advanced statistical packages (Multivariate Functional Shape Data Analysis, MFSDA), with data transfer and task execution handled by the clusterpost plug-in.

COVID-19 and dental sleep medicine: risks, precautions and patient guidance.

COVID-19 is the offcial name for the disease caused by SARS-CoV-2, which has become a pandemic, infecting more than 5 million people worldwide. Transmission occurs by inhaling droplets generated when an infected person coughs, sneezes or exhales, or by touching contaminated surfaces and then rubbing their hands over their eyes, nose or mouth. Some infected people become seriously ill, while others have no symptoms, but even though they are asymptomatic, they can still transmit the virus.

Cone beam computed tomography in assessment on pharynx effects of orthopedic-surgical treatment - a review of the literature.

The cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) image provides clear differentiation of soft tissues from empty spaces. This paper presents a literature review to evaluate the effects of orthopedic and surgical treatment on the pharyngeal dimension by CBCT. It was concluded that treatments involving dentofacial orthopedics and orthognathic surgery have been related with an increase in the upper airway volume.

Dental alterations on panoramic radiographs of patients with osteogenesis imperfecta in relation to clinical diagnosis, severity, and bisphosphonate regimen aspects: a STROBE-compliant case-control study.

Objective: This study aimed to assess the prevalence of dental findings on panoramic radiographs (PRs) of patients with osteogenesis imperfecta (OI) and correlate these results with epidemiologic and medical data.

Study Design: A case-control study was conducted with 24 patients with OI and 48 sex- and age-matched controls. Demographic, clinical, and bisphosphonate regimen-related data were recorded.

Side effects of mandibular advancement splints for the treatment of snoring and obstructive sleep apnea: a systematic review.

Introduction: Occlusal side effects or development of pain and/or functional impairment of the temporomandibular complex are potential reasons for poor compliance or abandonment of mandibular advancement splints treatment for snoring and obstructive sleep apnea.

Objective: This study aimed at providing a comprehensive review evaluating the craniofacial side effects of oral appliance therapy for snoring and obstructive sleep apnea.

Methods: An electronic search was systematically conducted in PubMed and Virtual Health Library from their inception until October 2016.

Severe obstructive sleep apnea treatment with mandibular advancement device: A case report.

Mandibular advancement device (MAD) has been described as an alternative treatment to the severe obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), once it is not as effective as the continuous positive airway pressure therapy (CPAP) in reducing the apnea and hypopnea index (AHI). The objective of this study is to report a case using a MAD in a CPAP-intolerant patient suffering from severe OSA. Polysomnography exams were performed before and after treatment.

Neck circumference, a bedside clinical feature related to mortality of acute ischemic stroke.

Objective: The aim of this study was to evaluate clinical/demographic factors, sleep alterations and one year mortality in acute ischemic stroke.

Methods: This was a prospective study of 89 consecutive patients (mean age 64.39 ± 8.