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A Finite Element Approach for Locating the Center of Resistance of Maxillary Teeth
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2020
This study outlines the necessary tools for utilizing low-dose three-dimensional cone beam-based patient images of the maxilla and maxillary teeth to obtain finite element models. These patient models are then used to accurately locate the CRES of all the maxillary teeth.
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Methods for the Study of the Zebrafish Maxillary Barbel
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2009
The zebrafish maxillary barbel is an integumentary sense organ containing ectodermal, mesodermal and neural crest derivatives. Importantly, the adult barbel can regenerate after proximal amputation. This video introduces maxillary barbel development and demonstrates a surgical protocol to induce regeneration, followed by collection, embedding and downstream imaging of barbel specimens.
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Isolation of Gingival Immune Cell Network from Murine Teeth Blocks
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2025
This video demonstrates the isolation procedure of the gingival immune cell network from a mouse model. The enzymatic digestion releases the gingival tissue from the attached teeth and bone, which is further mechanically digested, releasing immune cells from the gingiva. The isolated cells are ready for immunological experiments.
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Measuring Maxillary Posterior Tooth Movement: A Model Assessment using Palatal and Dental Superimposition
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2024
This manuscript presents a comprehensive protocol to evaluate the three-dimensional (3D) movement of maxillary posterior teeth with clear aligners using digital model superimposition, an invaluable tool in orthodontics and dentofacial orthopedics.
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Teeth
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2024
The formation of teeth, also known as odontogenesis, is a complex process that begins in utero, around the sixth week of embryonic development. There are three stages to this process: the bud stage, the cap stage, and the bell stage. In the bud stage, the tooth germ (an aggregation of cells) starts to form in the developing jawbone. During the cap stage, the tooth germ differentiates into enamel organ, dental papilla, and dental sac, which will later develop into the tooth's enamel, dentin and...
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Their broad occlusal surfaces receive chewing loads, while cusps and grooves shape how opposing teeth contact during mastication. Multiple roots provide a broader foundation for transmitting those forces, and the periodontal ligament transfers load between each tooth and the surrounding alveolar bone. Together, these structures help distribute pressure rather than concentrating it at one site.
Contact with mandibular teeth directs forces as the jaws close and move during chewing. The arrangement of opposing cusps and occlusal surfaces therefore affects how efficiently loads pass through the teeth, periodontal ligament, and alveolar bone. Evaluating these contacts is important when interpreting posterior tooth function and considering treatments that alter tooth shape or position.
The proximity of posterior upper teeth to the maxillary sinus makes their anatomic relationship clinically important. Dental imaging can help clinicians assess this region while investigating disease or planning treatment. This relationship is especially relevant to oral surgical decision-making, including extraction planning, because the tooth and sinus must be considered together rather than as separate structures.
Imaging supports evaluation of posterior tooth anatomy, surrounding alveolar bone, and relationships with the maxillary sinus. It helps clinicians interpret the region when looking for caries, pulpal disease, or periodontal disease. Imaging findings can then inform decisions about restorations, extractions, and other treatment planning within the posterior dentition.
Restorative planning should account for the tooth’s cusps, grooves, broad occlusal surface, roots, and contacts with mandibular teeth. These features participate in load distribution and mastication, while the periodontal ligament connects functional loading with the alveolar bone. Preserving or appropriately managing this anatomy helps the clinician address disease without overlooking the tooth’s mechanical role.
This regional knowledge supports several clinical areas, including prosthodontic, orthodontic, and oral surgical planning. It also helps clinicians evaluate caries, pulpal or periodontal disease, select restorative approaches, and assess extraction considerations. In each setting, understanding occlusion, force transmission, surrounding bone, and the maxillary sinus provides anatomical context for interpreting findings and choosing treatment.