Maxillary transverse deficiency routinely requires expansion of the palate.In prepubertal patients, Rapid Maxillary Expansion (RME) is a reliable treatment modality.However, in skeletally mature patients due to progressively interdigitated mid palatal suture, decreased elasticity of bone and increased stiffness of the osseous articulations of the m
Birkhoff’s aesthetic measure
In this paper, we review and critically evaluate George D.Birkhoff’s work concerning formalisation of aesthetics, as it appeared in his book Aaesthetic Measure from 1933, and discuss its influence on further research in the field.In the book, Birkhoff Solar Rechargers defines an aesthetic measure M of an art object as the ratio between its order
Brief advice and active referral for smoking cessation services among community smokers: a study protocol for randomized controlled trial
Abstract Background Most smokers do not use smoking cessation (SC) services although it increases successful quits.Passive referral providing SC information to smokers is Goalie - Trappers - Junior commonly used in SC studies.Little was known about active referral in the community setting.This study aims to motivate community smokers to quit by bri