Previous studies have indicated that an injured condyle during adolescence is a causative factor for reduced mandibular growth and resulting asymmetry of the mandible. The aim of this study was to examine the nature of mandibular growth after unilateral condylectomy and to elucidate the effects of mandibular advancement. Sixty growing mice were subjected to unilateral condylectomy, and then one...

Part of the Orthodontics and Orthodontology Commons Recommended Citation Shin, Kyungsup. "Effect of temporary prosthetic mandibular advancement on velopharyngeal closure for speech." MS ii ACKNOWLEDGMENTS I would like to thank my wife, Angela, and my son, Jayden, for their immeasurable support and encouragement during my residency. I would also like to thank Drs. Lina M. knowledge and input whi...

Ancient civilizations may have dispersed or collapsed under extreme dry conditions. There are indications that the same may hold for modern societies. However, hydroclimatic change cannot be the sole predictor of the fate of contemporary societies in water-scarce regions. This paper focuses on technological change as a factor that may ameliorate the effects of increasing water scarcity and as s...

The stability of orthognathic surgery has been the subject of numerous publications over the last 20 years. It is now apparent that studies must pay attention to the homogeneity of the patients investigated and in particular, surgical techniques. In Part 2 of our study of 45 patients who had a uniform one-piece maxillary advancement with rigid fixation to advance the maxilla, we found that unco...

Understanding of biology is underpinned by the ability to observe structures at various length scales. This is so in a historical context and is also valid today. Evolution of novel insight often emerges from technological advancement. Recent developments in imaging technologies that is relevant for characterization of extraceullar microbiological polysaccharides are summarized. Emphasis is on ...

Ten years on from a review in the twentieth issue of this journal, this contribution assess the direction research in the field of glucose sensing for diabetes is headed and various technologies to be seen in the future. The emphasis of this review was placed on the home blood glucose testing market. After an introduction to diabetes and glucose sensing, this review analyses state of the art an...

Thanks to the incorporation of robotic systems, the development of industrial processes has generated a great increase in productivity, yield and product quality. Nevertheless, as far as technological advancement permits a greater automation level, system complexity also increases, with greater number of components, therefore rising the probability of failures or anomalous operation. This can r...

Evaluation of occupational exposure to solvent vapours in the production of paints and lacquers is presented. The measurements were carried out in 5 paint and lacquer producing plants of the varied level of technical and technological advancement. Evaluation of exposure was based on determination of all substances identified in the work environment. Analysis was performed by gas chromatography ...

Most of the literature concerning Silicon Valley consider the entrepreneurship and the presence of Stanford as driving force in technology advancement. However, few emphasis the function of education in Stanford and on the role of government in this process. Thus this paper focuses on the Department of Electrical Engineering at Stanford (DEE) and shows that: • There exists a network of relation...