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M N Lowey

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PubMed1995

The use of three-dimensional techniques in facial esthetics.

The three-dimensional nature of beautiful faces is analyzed and beauty is investigated by means of optical-surface scanning. This noninvasive technique is described and illustrated and its value in the assessment of beauty noted. Forty men and 40 women with a normal Class I skeletal pattern and a Class I occlusion were scanned and an average face was obtained for each group. The averages were compared with those derived from a group of 9 men and 15 women employed as professional models and the differences were noted. A group of normal Asian teenagers were scanned to investigate ethnic differences. The groups of professional models were further analyzed to see whether they measured up to the "golden proportions" described by the ancient Greeks. The groups did not fit the "golden proportions" and they represented instead a range of malocclusion and a wide range of cephalometric values.

Anatomy, Cross-Sectional↗
PubMed1993

Allergic contact dermatitis associated with the use of an Interlandi headgear in a patient with a history of atopy.

An allergic contact dermatitis (ACD) reaction associated with the use of an orthodontic headgear is described in a patient with a history of atopy. The problems relating to the differential diagnosis between these two conditions are discussed. This case highlights that during medical history taking specific questioning relating to nickel sensitivity should be undertaken to identify those patients who may be at risk.

Child↗
PubMed1993

Observations on the use of rectally administered diazepam for sedating children before treatment of maxillofacial injuries: report of nine cases.

The use of diazepam in solution, administered per rectum, as an adjunct to treatment of paediatric maxillofacial injuries, has not been previously reported. Its use in a series of nine cases is described. The authors recommend this route of administration as an alternative form of management in the treatment of maxillofacial injuries in anxious children.

Administration, Rectal↗
PubMed1993

The development of a new method of cephalometric and study cast mensuration with a computer controlled, video image capture system: Part I.

A computerized system for handling cephalometric images, developed at the Royal Berkshire Hospital in Reading, was tested against a conventional manual tracing method and a computer-controlled digitizer. Systematic errors, calibration, and handling aspects are discussed. Results showed that the computerized system provided data which compared favourably with the same measurements carried out conventionally using manual or digitizing methods.

Cephalometry↗
PubMed1993

The development of a new method of cephalometric and study cast mensuration with a computer controlled, video image capture system. Part II: Study cast mensuration.

A computerized system for mensuration of dental casts, developed at the Royal Berkshire Hospital in Reading was tested against a conventional manual method and a computer controlled reflex microscope. Systematic errors, calibration, and handling aspects are discussed. Results showed that the computerized system provided data which while statistically different, were clinically comparable with the same measurements carried out using conventional manual or digitizing techniques. The results indicated that future research is required with respect to object illumination for all indirect techniques.

Analysis of Variance↗
PubMed1990

Failed eruption of the permanent canine following open reduction of a mandibular fracture in a child.

A 10-year-old patient with failed eruption of the right mandibular canine associated with a retained metal plate previously placed to reduce a mandibular body fracture is presented. The incidence and site of mandibular fractures related to the developing permanent dentition and the relevance of this to popular methods of fixation employed in the reduction of fractures is discussed.

Bone Plates↗