British journal of orthodontics
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Randomized Controlled Trial Clinical Trial
An investigation of the features of the pre-term infant palate and the effect of prolonged orotracheal intubation with and without protective appliances.
The features of premature low birth weight infant palates were examined. Babies of less than 32 weeks gestation at birth were compared with 30 who had required orotracheal intubation for ten or more days. ⋯ Prolonged orotracheal intubation was shown to be associated with narrowing, deepening and some anterior elongation of the developing palate. The protective appliance was shown to reduce the extent of these changes and provided an additional means of orotracheal tube support.
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Comparative Study
Adult cephalometric norms for Saudi Arabians with a comparison of values for Saudi and North American Caucasians.
When considering orthognathic surgery for adult Saudi Arabians, there are as yet no cephalometric norms available for use during treatment planning. Lateral cephalometric radiographs were taken for 48 Saudi adult patients (24 males, 24 females). ⋯ Angular and linear measurements were recorded and compared to a similar sample of North American caucasians. A set of cephalometric values for male and female Saudis were established and the differences between these and a North American sample are highlighted.