The Making of a Newspaper Interview in Virtual Reality: Realistic Avatars, Philosophy, and Sushi.

VR United is a virtual reality application that we have developed to support multiple people simultaneously interacting in the same environment. Each person is represented with a virtual body that looks like themselves. Such immersive shared environments have existed and been the subject of research for the past 30 years.

Effects of Photobiomodulation on the Upper First Molar Intrusion Movement Using Mini-Screws Anchorage: A Randomized Controlled Trial.

The aim of this study was to quantify the changes obtained when the molar intrusion movement is complemented by photobiomodulation (PBM). A common problem in adult patients is the super-eruption of maxillary molars caused by the loss of the antagonist tooth. Super-erupted molars impair oral rehabilitation and can cause both occlusal and functional problems.

Myelodysplastic syndromes with 20q deletion: incidence, prognostic value and impact on response to azacitidine of ASXL1 chromosomal deletion and genetic mutations.

In myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS), the 20q deletion [del(20q)] may cause deletion of the ASXL1 gene. We studied 153 patients with MDS and del(20q) to assess the incidence, prognostic value and impact on response to azacitidine (AZA) of ASXL1 chromosomal alterations and genetic mutations. Additionally, in vitro assay of the response to AZA in HAP1 (HAP1 ) and HAP1 ASXL1 knockout (HAP1 ) cells was performed.

Impact of photodynamic therapy versus ultrasonic scaler on gingival health during treatment with orthodontic fixed appliances.

Objectives: Poor oral hygiene during treatment with fixed appliances results in plaque accumulation. The presence of bacteria in the gingival crevice triggers an inflammatory reaction in the gingival tissues. The aim of this study was to compare the impact of two preventive treatments, photodynamic therapy (PDT), and ultrasonic scaler (US), on gingival health in patients under fixed orthodontic treatment.

Efficacy of photodynamic therapy vs ultrasonic scaler for preventing gingival inflammation and white spot lesions during orthodontic treatment.

Introduction: The complex designs of fixed orthodontic appliances hinder proper access for cleaning, favouring the development of gingival inflammation and white spot lesions around brackets. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness to avoid these undesirable effects by using two prophylactic methods: Photodynamic Therapy (PDT) and conventional ultrasonic scaler (US), in patients during fixed orthodontic treatment.

Materials And Methods: Twenty patients under orthodontic treatment for at least 15 months were randomly divided into two groups: PDT mediated by methylene blue (MB) and US.