Browsing by Author "Stassen, Leo"
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A comparative study of the effect of one-suture and suture-less techniques on post-operative complications following third molar surgery
Alkadi, Saleh (Trinity College Dublin. School of Dental Sciences. Discipline of Dental Science, 2017)Title: A comparative study of the effect of one-suture and suture-less techniques on post-operative complications following third molar surgery. Author: Dr Saleh Alkadi BDS(Hons), MFDS RCSI, NBDE Objective: Lower third ... -
Comparison of three internal fixation techniques in mandibular sagittal split osteotomy, a finite element analysis
HASSAN, MUHAMMAD KAMIL (Trinity College Dublin. School of Dental Sciences. Discipline of Dental Science, 2018)Various internal fixation techniques are used in orthognathic surgery. The aim of this study was to analyse and compare the biomechanical properties of three internal fixation techniques (2.0mm bi-cortical screws, 2.0mm ... -
"Eating is My Worst Nightmare": The Epidemiological Investigation of Oral Stage Dysphagia in Adult Patients with Temporomandibular Disorders
Gilheaney, Orla; Stassen, Leo; Walshe, Margaret (2017) -
The Epidemiology, Nature, and Impact of Eating and Swallowing Problems in Adults presenting with Temporomandibular Disorders.
Gilheaney, Orla; Walshe, Margaret; Stassen, Leo (2020)Objective: Temporomandibular disorders (TMDs) are the most common non-dental orofacial pain disorders. Research suggests that patients with TMDs experience eating and swallowing problems, although information is sparse, ... -
Is Eminectomy Effective in the Management of Chronic Closed Lock?
Stassen, Leo (2020)Purpose: This study assesses the effectiveness of eminectomy in the management of chronic closed lock, refractory to conservative medical management in the largest multicentred study of its kind in the UK, with a cohort ... -
Medication related osteonecrosis of the jaws: Prospective cohort study analysing the aetiology, microbiology, and response to surgical debridement with adjunctive leucocyte and platelet rich fibrin (L-PRF)
HALLEY, DAPHNE (Trinity College Dublin. School of Dental Sciences. Discipline of Dental Science, 2018)Background Bisphosphonates and RANK ligand inhibitors are antiresorptive medications which are prescribed for the treatment of osteoporosis and bone metastases. These medications inhibit osteoclastic action thereby ... -
Patient Contribution to the Development of a Novel Educational Tool for Adults presenting with Temporomandibular Disorder-Related Oral Stage Dysphagia
Gilheaney, Orla; eWalsh, Margaret; Stassen, Leo (2018) -
Surveying the Prevalence and Nature of Oropharyngeal Dysphagia experienced by adults presenting with Temporomandibular Disorders
Gilheaney, Orla; Stassen, Leo; Zgaga, L.; Walshe, Margaret (2017) -
The use of quantitative ultrasound to investigate bone strength in the facial skeleton
Stassen, Leo (Trinity College Dublin. School of Dental Sciences. Discipline of Dental Science, 2018)Study background Osteoporosis is the most common metabolic bone disease in the world, and is one of the leading causes of fragility fractures in elderly people, resulting in a number of comorbidities and loss of mobility. ... -
Zygomatic implants : a finite element analysis study
Freedman, Michael (Trinity College (Dublin, Ireland). School of Dental Science, 2012)Alveolar bone resorption commonly occurs following the loss of teeth in the posterior maxilla. The placement of conventional dental implants is often difficult in this area when resorption has occurred. Zygomatic implants ...