Craniofacial characterization of Marfan Syndrome.

Objective: The morbidity and mortality associated with the Marfan Syndrome (MFS) warrant timely diagnosis and intervention that can improve long-term prognosis. The aim of this study was to test the hypothesis that a distinct craniofacial morphology exists for patients with MFS that can be described quantitatively and qualitatively.

Methods: Subjects with a positive diagnosis of MFS were recruited for this study (N = 36).

Stress distribution in a tooth treated through minimally invasive access compared to one treated through traditional access: A finite element analysis study.

Introduction: The purpose of this study was to compare the stress distributions in the teeth treated through minimally invasive access (MIA) designs to those of the teeth treated through traditional straight-line access and their relationship to the final restoration using three-dimensional finite element analysis (FEA).

Materials And Methods: Four FEA models of an extracted mandibular first molar were constructed. An intact model served as the control, whereas the other three were prepared with either an MIA or traditional straight-line access.

Fracture Resistance of Ceramic Crowns Supported with Indirect Chair-side Composite Cores.

Aims And Objectives: To evaluate the influence of indirect chair-side polymerization of resin composite cores on the fracture resistance of overlaying IPS e.max Press crowns.

Materials And Methods: Root canals of 60 extracted premolars were prepared to receive #2 fiber posts after the crowns were sectioned 2 mm above the cervical line.