Internal structural analysis of the nasomaxillary complex in patients with skeletal class III asymmetry: A study on asymmetry patterns.

OBJECTIVES: To investigate the internal structure of the nasomaxillary complex, including the maxillary sinus, nasal cavity and nasal septum according to the facial asymmetry pattern and to evaluate its correlation with external maxillomandibular asymmetry in Class III patients based on cone-beam computerized tomography (CBCT) images. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Facial asymmetry was analysed in a total of 100 Class III patients aged 16 years or older using CBCT scans. Patients were categorized into subgroups based on asymmetry pattern. Measurements of the nasomaxillary complex were obtained from the CBCT scans, including the volume and width of the maxillary sinuses and nasal cavities on deviated and non-deviated sides, as well as the displacement of the nasal septum. Statistical analysis was performed to compare the internal nasomaxillary variables within and between groups, and regression analysis was conducted to evaluate the correlation between facial asymmetry and the internal nasomaxillary variables. RESULTS: Group comparisons showed that there were no significant differences in the volume of the maxillary sinus and nasal cavity. However, the direction and extent of nasal septum deviation, as well as the width of the nasal cavity, varied depending on the maxillary asymmetry pattern. Regression analysis indicated a correlation between nasal septum deviation and the difference in maxillary height, while the difference in nasal cavity width was correlated with the difference in maxillary width. CONCLUSION: A comprehensive evaluation of the internal nasal anatomy is vital for understanding the intricate relationship between nasal structure and maxillary growth.

Effect of sintering conditions on the magnetic and microstructural properties of Nd-Fe-B sintered magnets doped with DyF(3) powders.

The microstructural and magnetic property changes of DyF(3)-doped (Nd(26.06), Dy(6.51))-Fe(bal) -B(0.97)-M(2.39) (wt. %) (M = Cu, Al, Co, and Nb) sintered magnets as functions of the sintering conditions were studied. The sintering conditions for the optimum core-shell microstructure were determined. When the magnets were sintered at 1050 °C for 4 h, a coercivity of 35.1 kOe was obtained without sacrificing the remanence. When the magnets were doped with DyF(3), the formation of the RE-rich phase (Nd-Dy-O) was effectively suppressed and, hence, saving the Dy. In addition, the formation of a cubic-NdOF triple-junction phase (TJP) improves the interface uniformity and enhances the coercivity.