Publications by authors named "Ralph Steegman"

Bone-anchored maxillary protraction (BAMP) aims to correct midfacial deficiencies, with proven positive skeletal changes without potential unwanted side effects. However, the influence of BAMP treatment on facial soft tissues, particularly in subjects with complete unilateral cleft lip, alveolus, and palate (CUCLAP), remains unclear. This single-center longitudinal cohort study examined the effects of 1.

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Objective: To provide a critical overview of the effect of various orthodontic and/or dentofacial orthopedic interventions on three-dimensional volumetric changes in the upper airway.

Materials And Methods: Four databases were searched for clinical studies concerning 3D volumetric assessments based on CBCT before and after orthodontics interventions. The quality of the studies was assessed using the quality assessment tool of the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute.

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Introduction: This prospective controlled study evaluates volumetric, length, and average cross-sectional area (aCSA) airway changes in growing patients with unilateral complete cleft lip and palate after 1.5 years of bone-anchored maxillary protraction therapy.

Methods: Thirty-five growing unilateral complete cleft lip and palate patients with maxillary deficiency were included (aged 11.

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Unlabelled: This prospective controlled trial aimed to evaluate the skeletal effect of 3.5-years bone anchored maxillary protraction (BAMP) in growing cleft subjects with a Class III malocclusion.

Subjects And Method: Nineteen cleft patients (11.

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Head position during cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) examination can easily deviate from the ideal, which may affect the accuracy of the segmented three-dimensional (3D) model. The aim of this study was to determine the effect of head positioning on the accuracy of the 3D model. A human dry skull was positioned at predetermined orientations in a CBCT scanner and scanned in multiple orientations and voxel sizes.

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Article Synopsis
  • This study assessed the effectiveness of bone-anchored maxillary protraction (BAMP) therapy in children with cleft lips and Class III malocclusion using 3D imaging.
  • Eighteen cleft patients aged 10-12 were treated with zygoma bone plates and elastics for 18 months, with comparisons made to three untreated control groups.
  • Results indicated significant improvements in facial profile and skeletal structure, with notable forward displacement of the maxillary complex and enhanced measurement angles, indicating successful treatment outcomes.
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