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Influence of the occlusal plane inclination on the functional condition of the orofacial region .
Yurchenko, Maksim ; Hubálková, Hana (advisor) ; Németh, Tibor (referee) ; Jenča, Andrej (referee)
The functioning of maxillofacial complex as a one unit is an important condition of fulfilling several functions connected with this area of human body. A maxillofacial region and other parts of the body are connected through occlusion, one of the basic characteristics of which is occlusal plane. According to the number of researchers, 3D orientation of occlusal plane, its shape and possible deformation can have an influence on other anatomic structures via a system of a complex neuromuscular reactions. This theory assumes that the adjustment of occlusal plane inclination causes redistribution and redirection of the chewing forces in the adjacent structures which will subsequently manifest itself in the adjustment of the tension of different muscles. Aim The aim of an experimental part of the research was to define the influence of occlusal plane inclination on the function of maxillofacial region with the focus of jaw joints and chewing muscles. The next goal was to determine the figures of sagittal and frontal inclination of occlusal plane which can be considered as physiological. Patients and Methods The research was based on the examination of 87 people of both genders, different age groups with a complete set of teeth and without chronic diseases. The participants were divided in two groups...
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Thyroid Dysfunction after Radiotherapy of Head and Neck Cancer
Bernát, Ladislav ; Hrušák, Daniel (advisor) ; Fínek, Jindřich (referee) ; Jenča, Andrej (referee)
Objectictives: Radiation therapy is often applied to patients with head and neck cancer because of a high sensitivity to these cancers. It improves treatment outcomes and permits the preservation of functions and physical form. However, it has been shown that various complications can result from radiation therapy. Hypothyroidism can be one of them as the thyroid gland is frequently included in radiation fields. In spite of that, thyroid hypofunction is not commonly considered a complication of radiotherapy for head and neck cancer. The purpose of this retrospective study was to determine the frequency of thyroid dysfunction in patients after radiotherapy, to compare thyroid hormone levels in irradiated patients with control group and to predict development of thyroid hypofunction in time. Material and method: Thyroid function was measured by means of thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH), free thyroxine (FT4) and free triiodthyronine (FT3) in 43 patiens who had nonthyroid head-neck carcinomas treated by radiotherapy or radiotherapy in combination with other treatment modalities. These data were compared with hormone levels of 40 control group patients treated solely by surgery. Results: In median follow-up period 34 months after radiation, hypothyroidism was found in 35% of irradiated patients. In...
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Influence of the occlusal plane inclination on the functional condition of the orofacial region .
Yurchenko, Maksim ; Hubálková, Hana (advisor) ; Németh, Tibor (referee) ; Jenča, Andrej (referee)
The functioning of maxillofacial complex as a one unit is an important condition of fulfilling several functions connected with this area of human body. A maxillofacial region and other parts of the body are connected through occlusion, one of the basic characteristics of which is occlusal plane. According to the number of researchers, 3D orientation of occlusal plane, its shape and possible deformation can have an influence on other anatomic structures via a system of a complex neuromuscular reactions. This theory assumes that the adjustment of occlusal plane inclination causes redistribution and redirection of the chewing forces in the adjacent structures which will subsequently manifest itself in the adjustment of the tension of different muscles. Aim The aim of an experimental part of the research was to define the influence of occlusal plane inclination on the function of maxillofacial region with the focus of jaw joints and chewing muscles. The next goal was to determine the figures of sagittal and frontal inclination of occlusal plane which can be considered as physiological. Patients and Methods The research was based on the examination of 87 people of both genders, different age groups with a complete set of teeth and without chronic diseases. The participants were divided in two groups...
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Thyroid Dysfunction after Radiotherapy of Head and Neck Cancer
Bernát, Ladislav ; Hrušák, Daniel (advisor) ; Fínek, Jindřich (referee) ; Jenča, Andrej (referee)
Objectictives: Radiation therapy is often applied to patients with head and neck cancer because of a high sensitivity to these cancers. It improves treatment outcomes and permits the preservation of functions and physical form. However, it has been shown that various complications can result from radiation therapy. Hypothyroidism can be one of them as the thyroid gland is frequently included in radiation fields. In spite of that, thyroid hypofunction is not commonly considered a complication of radiotherapy for head and neck cancer. The purpose of this retrospective study was to determine the frequency of thyroid dysfunction in patients after radiotherapy, to compare thyroid hormone levels in irradiated patients with control group and to predict development of thyroid hypofunction in time. Material and method: Thyroid function was measured by means of thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH), free thyroxine (FT4) and free triiodthyronine (FT3) in 43 patiens who had nonthyroid head-neck carcinomas treated by radiotherapy or radiotherapy in combination with other treatment modalities. These data were compared with hormone levels of 40 control group patients treated solely by surgery. Results: In median follow-up period 34 months after radiation, hypothyroidism was found in 35% of irradiated patients. In...
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