Morphological changes in temporomandibular joint architecture in patients with temporomandibular disorders: systematic review protocol.

Objective: The review involves the assessment of morphological variations in the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) and its associated structures in patients with temporomandibular disorder.

Introduction: Temporomandibular disorders (TMD) are debilitating conditions that affect the TMJ complex, surrounding musculature and osseous components. Studies have reported that TMD result from morphological alterations in TMJ.

Excessive Daytime Sleepiness as a Risk Factor for Obstructive Sleep Apnoea among Public Transport Drivers: A Cross-Sectional Study.

Context: Excessive daytime sleepiness (EDS) due to obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) is reported to be a major contributor to many road traffic accidents. Lack of awareness and diagnosis of OSA among public transport workers remains a threat to the society.

Aims: The primary aim of this study was to assess the risk of OSA among transport drivers of south Kerala using modified Berlin questionnaire.

Evaluation of Strain and Insertion Torque of Mini-implants at 90° and 45° Angulations on a Bone Model using Three-Dimensional Finite Element Analysis.

Background: Temporary anchorage devices or mini-implants have gained great attraction due to its capability to provide absolute anchorage, low cost, versatility, and can be loaded immediately after placement.

Aims And Objectives: The aim of this study is to use FEA analysis to assess the strain and insertion torque of mini-implants on a bone model at two distinct angulations of 45° and 90°.

Materials And Methods: A computer-aided three-dimensional (3-D) model representing alveolar bone and mini-implants were developed using ANSYS software.

Epidemiological study on prevalent risk factors and craniofacial skeletal patterns in obstructive sleep apnea among South Indian population.

Context: Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a condition affecting the upper airway among a vast number of people around the world.

Aims: To determine the prevalent risk factors of OSA and its association with craniofacial skeletal pattern.

Settings And Design: Cross-sectional, community-based study.

Dilemma of gonial angle measurement: Panoramic radiograph or lateral cephalogram.

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the accuracy of panoramic imaging in measuring the right and left gonial angles by comparing the measured angles with the angles determined using a lateral cephalogram of adult patients with class I malocclusion.

Materials And Methods: The gonial angles of 50 class I malocclusion patients (25 males and 25 females; mean age: 23 years) were measured using both a lateral cephalogram and a panoramic radiograph. In the lateral cephalograms, the gonial angle was measured at the point of intersection of the ramus plane and the mandibular plane.

Assessment of Bracket Surface Morphology and Dimensional Change.

Objective: The objective of this study was to compare the surface morphology and dimensional stability of the bracket slot at the onset of treatment and after 12 months of intraoral exposure. The study also compared the amount of calcium at the bracket base which indicates enamel loss among the three orthodontic brackets following debonding after 12 months of intraoral exposure.

Materials And Methods: The sample consisted of 60 (0.