Publications by authors named "Kornkamol Kretapirom"

Statement Of Problem: The demand for immediate implant placement (IIP) in the esthetic zone is rapidly increasing. Despite the treatment's benefits, the sagittal root position often dictates implant angulation, commonly necessitating the use of cement-retained restorations. This study investigates the impact of angulated screw channel on IIP in the esthetic zone.

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Objective: Pre-eruptive intramural resorption (PEIR) is defined as an abnormal, well-circumscribed radiolucency within the coronal dentin of the tooth, which is often overlooked in plain radiographs. This study aimed to investigate the prevalence of PEIR and its related factors using cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT).

Methods: CBCT images of 590 unerupted teeth were evaluated for the presence of PEIR, location of PEIR, number of lesions in the affected tooth, PEIR score, tooth angulation, tooth position, and pericoronal space.

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Objective: Le Fort I osteotomy (LF-IO) is widely used for the correction of dentofacial deformities, which may cause changes in the postoperative nasal septum (NS). The objective of this study was to evaluate the effects of LF-IO on the NS deviation and to determine whether the NS was affected by differences in the direction of maxilla movement.

Materials And Methods: A retrospective study including 57 patients who underwent LF-IO and received cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) preoperatively and 6-12 months postoperative evaluation was performed.

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Objective: Knowledge and evaluation of the blood supply within the maxillary sinus before sinus augmentation are vital to avoid surgical complications. The lateral maxilla is supplied by branches of the posterior superior alveolar artery and infraorbital artery forming intraosseous anastomoses (IA) within the bony lateral antral wall. This study was undertaken to (i) measure mean diameter of IA and its distance from the alveolar ridge within dentate and posteriorly edentulous subjects and, (ii) qualitatively display the relationship of IA throughout its course within the lateral maxillary sinus in cone beam computed tomography (CBCT).

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Article Synopsis
  • The study aimed to assess the alveolar antral artery (AAA) canals in the posterior maxilla using cone beam computed tomography (CBCT), focusing on their prevalence, size, and spatial relation to the maxillary sinus and edentulous alveolar crest.
  • An evaluation of CBCT images from 280 patients revealed that the AAA canal was present in 94.6% of cases, with a mean diameter of 1.05 mm, showing significant differences in distances from the canal to the alveolar crest across different tooth locations.
  • The results highlighted that the intrasinus position of the AAA canal is common, and due to its proximity to the alveolar crest, CBCT imaging is crucial for planning sinus lift procedures
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Objectives: Diffusion tensor imaging (DTI) can provide structural information and objective values for nerves. The aims of this study were to perform quantitative evaluation and fibre tracking of the normal inferior alveolar nerve (IAN) using DTI on 3.0-T MRI.

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This article describes longitudinal magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) observations in a patient with rheumatoid arthritis of the temporomandibular joint. The characteristic findings included marked synovial proliferation, which was observed before the onset of severe bone destruction. MRI is considered to provide valuable information for the early detection of rheumatoid arthritis of the temporomandibular joint.

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