Accession Number:

AD1182852

Title:

Targeted Endodontic Microsurgery: Implications of the Greater Palatine Artery

Descriptive Note:

[Technical Report, Master's Thesis]

Corporate Author:

UNIFORMED SERVICES UNIV OF THE HEALTH SCIENCES BETHESDA MD

Personal Author(s):

• Smith, Bracken
• Pratt, Allen
• Ray, Jarom

Report Date:

2020-06-17

Pagination or Media Count:

19

Abstract:

Introduction Targeted Endodontic Microsurgery TEMS combines trephine burs and 3D-printedguides to make flapless maxillary palatal root-end surgery possible. This study assessed the location of the greater palatine artery GPA, the relationship of the GPA to maxillary molar root ends, and the feasibility of flapless palatal-approach TEMS.

Descriptors:

• medical personnel
• teeth
• three dimensional
• arteries
• x-ray computed tomography
• skull
• additive manufacturing
• measurement
• tissues
• classification
• information science
• reliability
• statistical analysis
• surgery
• tomography
• air force
• blood vessels

Subject Categories:

• Medicine and Medical Research

Distribution Statement:

[A, Approved For Public Release]