Publications by authors named "Cheryl Ker Jia Lee"

Three-dimensional (3D) printing has become an integral part of orthognathic surgery. However, there is a lack of studies evaluating accuracy of orthognathic surgical splints fabricated from subtractive milling versus additive 3D printing. The primary aim of this in-vitro study was to compare the differences in trueness between milled and 3D-printed splints, while the secondary aim was to compare the differences in clinical fit of these splints.

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Article Synopsis
  • The study investigates the effectiveness of VY closure compared to conventional continuous closure (CS) in preventing lip shortening after Le Fort 1 maxillary advancements.
  • A systematic review of 487 articles led to the inclusion of six studies, showing that VY closure doesn’t reliably prevent lip shortening, though it may have benefits for larger maxillary advancements.
  • Results indicated that VY closure often results in a more protrusive lip appearance due to increased lip vermillion exposure, so surgeons should consider individual aesthetic preferences when choosing this technique.
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Purpose: The primary objective of this study was to evaluate how the utilization of virtual surgical planning (VSP) and the epidemiological profile of patients undergoing orthognathic surgery (OGS) have changed in the past decade.

Methods: The records of patients who had undergone orthognathic surgery at a national dental hospital were reviewed. Trends in VSP, epidemiological data, presentation of dentofacial deformity, and management details were recorded.

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Objectives: The primary aim of this study was to assess the linear and geometric accuracy of 3-dimensional (3D) printed tooth replicas when compared to the actual tooth. The secondary aims were to compare the accuracy of three different 3D printers and to evaluate dimensional changes of tooth replicas after sterilization.

Methods: A sample of 16 teeth were selected from recruited patients.

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Objective/background: Access to oral health care among older adults is a key issue in society, which has been exacerbated by social distancing measures and lockdowns during the COVID-19 pandemic. Older adults would greatly benefit from teledentistry, yet little information exists on the enablers and challenges of adopting this technology for use with this group. The aim of this scoping review is to summarise the applications and key factors associated with the adoption of teledentistry among older adults.

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