Publications by authors named "N F Deana"
Background: Sex estimation is the first stage in the identification of an individual in the forensic context, and can be carried out from bone structures like the mandible. The aim of this study was to estimate sex from metric analysis of the mandible in cone beam computed tomography images (CBCT) of adult Chilean individuals.
Methods: Six mandibular measurements were analysed, five linear and one angular, in CBCT of adult Chilean individuals of both sexes.
The proposed study aims to compare the effectiveness of conventional endodontic treatment (ET) with that of ET associated with antimicrobial photodynamic therapy (aPDT) in patients with apical lesion. Controlled, double-blind, randomized clinical trial (RCT); superiority study with three parallel arms. Randomization will be conducted in exchange blocks of six, with allocation 1:1:1.
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- Older adults often suffer from various oral health issues and face challenges accessing dental care, impacting their overall quality of life related to oral health (OHRQoL).
- This study systematically reviews available OHRQoL measurement instruments for older adults, evaluating aspects like psychometric properties and administration challenges to guide researchers and clinicians.
- Out of 14 identified instruments, only six scored above the acceptable threshold, with the EORTC QLQ OH-15 scoring the highest, while most instruments had poor responsiveness and interpretability.
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- Traumatic dental injuries (TDI) are a significant public health issue, and this study aimed to evaluate the quality of clinical practice guidelines (CPGs) for diagnosing and managing these injuries.
- A systematic search across multiple databases identified ten CPGs published between 2010 and 2020, primarily from Europe, with reviewers achieving a high agreement level on their assessments.
- The overall quality of these guidelines was found to be suboptimal, highlighting the need for CPG developers to improve the synthesis of evidence and recommendation formulation through better methodologies.
The anastomosis between the posterior superior alveolar artery (PSAA) and the infraorbital artery (IOA) courses along half of the lateral wall of the maxillary sinus. Risk of injury to the anastomosis between PSAA and IOA during surgical procedures has been reported. The aim of the present study was to carry out a systematic review and meta-analysis to determine the frequency, location, and diameter of the anastomosis between PSAA and IOA in imaging studies (cone-beam computed tomography, spiral cone-beam computed tomography, and computed tomography).
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