Publications by authors named "Sonsoles Junquera Olay"
The primary aim of this study was to evaluate, using conventional radiographic imaging, the height, angulation, and mesiodistal position of impacted maxillary canines to determine if these variables are significantly associated with the palatal or buccal positioning of the tooth. A retrospective analysis was conducted on all patients diagnosed and treated for at least one impacted maxillary canine over a 4-year period in the Principality of Asturias. The final sample included 159 impacted canines.
View Article and Find Full Text PDF: The widespread use of tobacco has evolved with the popularity of vapes, especially among young people, despite the lack of clarity in warnings about their risks. Studies indicate the need for more effective communication about the oral risks of vaping. In addition to systemic, respiratory, and cardiovascular effects, vaping is associated with an increased risk of gingivitis and periodontal disease as well as reduced antioxidant capacity of saliva.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFObjectives: The objective of this study is to analyze the main patterns of branching of the inferior mesenteric artery (IMA) and to determine if your knowledge changes the surgical strategy in the colorectal cancer.
Methods: This retrospective study included 63 patients with cancer of the sigmoid or rectum. We assessed the patterns of IMA in 3 subtypes: type A (independent left colic artery [LCA]), type B (LCA and sigmoid artery arising in a common trunk) and type C (LCA, sigmoid artery, and superior rectal artery with a common origin).
Purpose: To assess rectal cancer aggressiveness using magnetic resonance (MR) imaging features and to investigate their relationship with patient prognosis.
Materials And Methods: Clinical information and Pelvic MR scans of 106 consecutive patients with primary rectal cancer (RC) were analyzed. Clinical symptoms, age, sex, tumor location, and patient´s survival were recorded.