Artificial Intelligence in Dentistry


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This comprehensive book focuses on various aspects of artificial intelligence in dentistry, assisting dentists, specialists, and scientists in advancing their understanding, knowledge, training, and expertise in this field of artificial intelligence. Readers will learn about AI-supported pathways for the diagnosis and treatment of dental caries, periodontal bone loss, impacted teeth, periapical lesions, crown, and root fractures, working length determination, and detecting root and canal morphology, TMJ disorders, detection of obstructive sleep apnea, oral mucosal lesions, and many more. Prediction tasks include the estimation of retreatment needs and third molar eruption. Critical information on applications of AI in the field of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology, Implants, Endodontics, Prosthodontics, Restorative dentistry, Oral surgery, Periodontics, and Orthodontics. Gain valuable insight into studies applying machine learning based on Machine Learning (ML), Deep Learning (DL), and Artificial Neural Networks (ANN). Explore the technical aspects and medical applications of AI in dentistry. Additionally, discover cutting-edge topics like 3D and bioprinting applications of AI and its integration into dental education. All the chapters provide thorough, evidence-based data on AI and its implications in oral health, bridging the gap between knowledge and practical application. The book explains the advantages, disadvantages, and limitations of AI in dental health. Delve into the medico-legal aspects of AI to navigate this cutting-edge landscape responsibly. Learn about applications of Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence in the Covid-19 Pandemic. Extensive information on deep learning in image processing, including various types of neural networks, image segmentation, enhancement, reconstruction, and registration. This book concludes with an exploration of AI's exciting potential and future perspectives in the dental field, paving the way for a new era of oral healthcare. Don't miss out on this unique resource for AI in Dentistry, which empowers you to stay at the forefront of innovation and embrace the AI revolution in Dentistry. Be prepared for the future of dentistry.




Handbook of Orthodontics E-Book


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The Handbook of Orthodontics offers a concise and accessible overview of the scientific and clinical basis of orthodontics.This popular textbook explores the concepts of occlusion and malocclusion, craniofacial development, postnatal growth and development of the dentition. It takes the reader through the principles of patient examination, orthodontic diagnosis and treatment planning - with detailed chapters on the management of malocclusion, dentofacial orthopaedics, fixed appliances, skeletal anchorage, aligner systems and orthognathic surgery. There is a strong emphasis on evidence-based medicine throughout, with a dedicated chapter outlining the theoretical basis of good clinical research and critical appraisal, with summaries of the latest clinical evidence throughout the book.A clear writing style and the inclusion of over 500 high-quality illustrations make the Handbook a defining text for postgraduate students training for specialist exams and dental undergraduates wanting to learn more about clinical orthodontics. - Covers the theoretical basis of orthodontics in detail, including definitive chapters on craniofacial development, postnatal growth, development of the dentition and craniofacial syndromes. - Full coverage of clinical orthodontics including examination, diagnosis and the use of contemporary removable, fixed and clear aligner appliance systems. - Evidence-based updates are present throughout – ideal for students wanting a comprehensive overview of the latest clinical research. - Controversies and areas of special interest are covered in standalone text boxes. - Consolidated bibliography with short summaries of important papers so you can easily keep up to date. - More than 500 illustrations and photographs to help explain and illustrate specific points. - Easy to read and navigate – helps you to understand the complex concepts. - Small enough to carry around with you as a quick reference guide. - New chapters on Dentofacial orthopaedics, Skeletal anchorage and Clear aligner systems. - Over 150 new figures




Integrated Clinical Orthodontics


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Integrates orthodontic diagnosis and treatment into the wider healthcare of the patient to achieve the highest possible standards of care Integrated Clinical Orthodontics offers an overview of clinical orthodontic theory and practice to equip clinicians to take an integrated approach to orthodontic practice. It presents the problems of orthodontics in an interdisciplinary context to describe how the potential complexity of dentofacial problems, the medical histories of patients, and a host of other factors contribute to orthodontic outcomes. The second edition has been expanded and thoroughly updated with new chapters and following an organized approach to the role of the orthodontist as part of a team. Cases in the book include orofacial deformities, sleep disorders, esthetic smile creation and temporomandibular joint problems. Orthodontic diagnosis and treatment are integrated into the wider health of the patient, including orthopedics, neurology, pediatrics, genetics and psychology, and the result is a modern, adaptable approach that places the patient and their needs at its center to achieve the highest possible standard of patient care. Readers of the second edition of Integrated Clinical Orthodontics will also find: New chapters on neuromuscular disorders, customized orthodontics, artificial intelligence, ethics and patient data Expanded content on special care in dentistry Guidance for the clinical interactions between orthodontics and other areas of dentistry and medicine Clinical implications and applications of the integrated approach in every chapter Integrated Clinical Orthodontics is an essential resource for clinical orthodontists and specialists in related medical and dental fields who wish to take the holistic view of orthodontic practice.




Handbook of Surgical Planning and 3D Printing


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Handbook of Surgical Planning and 3D Printing: Applications, Integration, and New Directions?covers 3D printing and surgical planning from clinical, technical and economic points-of-view. This book fills knowledge gaps by addressing: (1) What type of medical images are needed for 3D printing, and for which specific application? (2) What software should be used to process the images, should the software be considered a medical device? (3) Data protection? (4) What are the possible clinical applications and differences in imaging, segmentation, and 3D printing? And finally, (5) What skills, resources, and organization are needed? Sections cover technologies involved in 3D printing in health: data structure, medical images and segmentation, printing materials and 3d printing, 3D printing and Clinical Applications: orthopedic surgery, neurosurgery, maxillofacial, orthodontistry, surgical guides, integrating 3D printing Service in Hospitals: infrastructures, competences, organization and cost/benefits, and more. - Provides a unique insight into a technological process and its applications - Heps readers find answers to practical and technical questions concerning 3D printing and surgical planning - Presents deep insights into new directions of 3D printing in healthcare and related emerging applications such as bioprinting, biocompatible materials and metal printing for custom-made prosthetic design




Medical and Dental Expenses


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Life Care Planning and Case Management Across the Lifespan


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Celebrating 25 years since its first publication, the fifth edition of this best-selling text is the most up-to-date and complete resource available on what a life care planner does, how the life care planner does it, and issues that affect the day-to-day role of a life care planner. Now featuring new material on pediatric life care planning and case management, including brachial plexus injuries and neurodevelopmental disorders, this new edition provides guidance and planning for cases across the lifespan. It begins with a series of chapters examining ten different professional specializations that often contribute to a life care plan, before providing critical information for developing life care plans for individuals with different physical, mental, and cognitive conditions including spinal cord injury, brain injury, and chronic pain. Uniquely comprehensive, the book also includes chapters on the forensic and legal context of life care planning, as well as equipment/technology, evidence-based literature/resources, and special education/special needs planning relevant to pediatric life care planning. Also including chapters dedicated to life care planning methodology and life care planning research, this is an essential resource for anyone practicing or studying life care planning or managing the needs of those requiring chronic medical care over the lifespan.




Cleft and Craniofacial Orthodontics


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Comprehensive reference work for managing patients with orofacial clefts and complex craniofacial conditions from birth to skeletal maturity Cleft and Craniofacial Orthodontics is a comprehensive and detailed reference work on the management of patients with orofacial clefts and complex craniofacial conditions. Covering patients ranging from birth to skeletal maturity, the book provides orthodontists, plastic and oral and maxillofacial surgeons, speech and language therapist, pediatric dentists, and prosthodontists with the information they need to evaluate and treat these conditions. Highlighting the multidisciplinary team approach, the book aids clinicians in developing a complete plan for their patients. Each chapter is organized to reflect clinical practice, making it easy to apply the information to the treatment setting. Additionally, a companion website offers video clips of surgical and orthodontic procedures to further aid in reader comprehension and application. Sample topics covered within the work include: Introduction to orofacial clefting: cleft lip and palate anatomy, cleft types and classification, epidemiology, and genetics of cleft lip and palate Early management of orofacial clefting: prenatal diagnosis and counselling, feeding infants with clefts, and development of nasoalveolar molding therapy Orthodontic treatment: interceptive orthodontics, management of anteroposterior and transverse discrepancies, preparation for alveolar bone grafting, and combined orthodontic-orthognathic management. Orthodontic and multidisciplinary management of twenty complex craniofacial conditions including craniofacial microsomia, Treacher-Collins syndrome, and syndromic craniosynostosis Orthodontists, plastic surgeons, craniofacial surgeons, oral and maxillofacial surgeons, speech and language therapist, pediatric dentists, prosthodontists, and otolaryngologists can use this book to attain essential knowledge on managing patients with orofacial clefts and complex craniofacial conditions and understand how to apply that knowledge to practical patient settings.




Optimizing Intelligent Systems for Cross-Industry Application


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Intelligent systems, powered by artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning, offer transformative benefits across diverse sectors, from healthcare and finance to manufacturing and agriculture. By refining these systems to be more adaptable, scalable, and informative, industries can solve complex business problems and streamline operations. Effective research into technical challenges across intelligent system application is necessary to prioritize their development and impact in industries, such as crop analysis, disease diagnosis, or traffic management. Optimizing Intelligent Systems for Cross-Industry Application explores the challenges and opportunities associated with intelligent technology integration in various sectors, including agriculture, medicine, healthcare, computer engineering, business management, and environmental research. It presents solutions for the effective use of intelligent systems within their respective industries. This book covers topics such as human resources, smart cities, and crop productivity, and is a useful resource for computer engineers, agriculturalists, business owners, healthcare professionals, environmentalists, researchers, scientists, and academicians.




Austerity Bites 10 Years On


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Austerity has proven deadly. Over the last decade, the damage caused by austerity measures in the UK has had a long-lasting and profound effect on many lives. The first edition of Austerity Bites offered on-the-ground reportage of one of the most significantly regressive economic strategies of any post-war government. Over a year Mary O’Hara toured the UK to gauge the immediate impact – and expectations of people affected – and found many clinging to the hope that austerity cuts would not last long as the damage became increasingly apparent. Alas, this was not how things unfolded. Instead, much of the Welfare State had its vital support systems systematically undermined. The public sector, including the NHS, is now on its knees. Schools are buckling under multiple structural and budgetary pressures. Councils – even big ones – are going broke. Homelessness is rampant. While Brexit, the pandemic, and war have no doubt impacted the economic health of the country, previous austerity cuts left the UK less prepared to weather such extraordinary events. With new commentary, Austerity Bites 10 Years On assesses on the true scale of the damage these policies have inflicted on the country’s most vulnerable groups, public institutions and on the wider society. It reflects on where we have been, where we are now and what needs to happen next to undo the damage and avoid the same mistakes again.




Orthodontic Pearls


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Orthodontic Pearls: A Selection of Practical Tips and Clinical Expertise synthesizes a wealth of information gleaned from clinical and administrative experiences in orthodontic practice. The administration and running of an orthodontic practice is not often taught extensively or formally in most schools. This book fills that gap by providing tips,