Publications by authors named "F Aguilera"
Aim: To compare thequality and accuracy of radiographic images obtained by dentistry students from a Chilean university using photostimulable phosphor plates (PSP) and complementary metal oxide semiconductor (CMOS) receptors.
Materials And Methods: An experimental study was carried out in which 31 dental students used PSP and CMOS receptors to acquire radiographic images with the aid of a phantom. The time required to generate a radiograph was recorded.
Background: The incidence of postoperative complications among patients with coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) positivity undergoing elective surgical operations is poorly understood. This study aimed to identify differences in postoperative complications after elective abdominal wall reconstruction (AWR) in patients diagnosed with COVID-19 compared with patients presenting prepandemic.
Methods: A single-institution, retrospective chart review was performed of patients undergoing AWR between January 2017 and September 2022.
Patients present a wide range of clinical severities in response severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 infection, but the underlying molecular and cellular reasons why clinical outcomes vary so greatly within the population remains unknown. Here, we report that negative clinical outcomes in severely ill patients were associated with divergent RNA transcriptome profiles in peripheral immune cells compared with mild cases during the first weeks after disease onset. Protein-protein interaction analysis indicated that early-responding cytotoxic natural killer cells were associated with an effective clearance of the virus and a less severe outcome.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFEvaluation of a New Technique of Gingival Smile Reduction after Hyaluronic Acid Infiltration: A Cohort Study Focusing on Gingival Exposure and Patient-Oriented Outcomes.
Dent J (Basel)
October 2024
Article Synopsis
- A gummy smile is defined as showing more than 3 mm of gum tissue above the upper front teeth, and this study explored a new hyaluronic acid technique to reduce it.
- Fifty patients received the treatment, with evaluations conducted at various intervals for aesthetics, patient satisfaction, and side effects.
- Results showed a 2.5 mm average reduction in gum exposure after treatment, with 82.1% patient satisfaction, and 100% would recommend the procedure, while side effects like pain and bruising significantly decreased.
Article Synopsis
- * The main challenges in addressing gummy smiles stem from multiple underlying causes, inconsistent classification criteria, and difficulties in creating tailored treatment plans for patients.
- * This article proposes a new classification that focuses on muscle dynamics, aiming to enhance the understanding of gummy smiles and promote more personalized treatment approaches.