Capsella bursa-pastoris (L.) Medic. extract alleviate cataract development by regulating the mitochondrial apoptotic pathway of the lens epithelial cells.

Ethnopharmacological Relevance: Capsella bursa-pastoris (L.) Medic. (CBP) is a cruciferous plant valuable in reducing fever, improving eyesight and calming the liver.

[Clinical observation of assisted occlusion therapy for repositioning temporomandibular joint discs].

Purpose: To investigate the occurrence of postoperative malocclusion of patients with temporomandibular joint disc repositioning and the necessity of postoperative orthodontic treatment.

Methods: One hundred and eight patients who received temporomandibular joint disc repositioning from 2010.10 to 2015.

[Applications of minimally invasive bone splitting technique in cases with missing maxillary anterior teeth and obvious labial alveolar bone depression for dental implantation].

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to introduce a minimally invasive bone splitting technique which is suitable for cases with missing anterior teeth and obvious depression of alveolar bone in labial side, and to evaluate its clinical results.

Methods: Minimally invasive bone splitting technique was used in 8 healthy adults with bone defects in the aesthetic zone. The labial alveolar bone incisions were confined around the bone defects which were smaller than traditional incisions.