Publications by authors named "Joao Baptista de Moraes"

Background: The early detection of impacted teeth is essential for the prevention of future malocclusions and possible lesions. The aim of this study is to assess the prevalence of impacted teeth and associated pathological lesions.

Methods: One thousand six hundred and two panoramic radiographs were analyzed for this retrospective study.

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Statement Of Problem: Computer-guided implant surgery facilitated by intraoral scanning may enhance the efficiency of the digital workflow. However, it is necessary to assess technique accuracy to evaluate the accuracy of implant placement.

Purpose: The purpose of this clinical study was to evaluate the accuracy of a virtual computer-aided design and computer-aided manufacturing (CAD-CAM) static guided surgery technique associated with intraoral scanning in partially edentulous participants by analyzing the overlap among preoperative and postoperative cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) scans, virtual planning, and the guided surgery performed.

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Dental trauma is often associated with a negative impact on the oral health-related quality of life (OHRQoL). The management of traumatized teeth is a challenge in the daily pediatric dentistry clinic, due to the sequels generated over time. Pulp necrosis is a frequent sequel that requires a pulpectomy.

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