Objective:To evaluate and compare the outcomes of maxillary protraction treatment assisted by temporary anchorage devices (TADs) and removable biteplate in cleft lip and palate patients using cephalometric analysis.Methods:Fifty-four cleft lip and palate patients were divided into 3 groups based on different maxillary protraction treatments: bitepalate removable appliance group (group A), maxillary protraction treatment assisted by TADs group (group B) and control group (group C). Lateral cephalograms were taken at the start and the end of maxillary protraction. Skeletal, dental and soft tissue changes were measured using Dolphin software and compared between groups.Results:The average protraction time of groups A and B were (8.51±1.33) and (9.20±1.45) months ( P=0.146), respectively. A point moved forward by 4.08 mm in group A and 4.83 mm in group B were noted, without significant differences between the two groups. Compared to group C, ANB and wits was highly improved after protraction in groups A and B. U6-VRmx increased by 0.46 mm and U1-pp increased by 0.63 mm in group B, both of which were significantly smaller than those of group A (both P<0.05), suggesting that maxillary protraction treatment assisted by TADs could reduce molar advancement and upper incisor protrusion. Conclusions:Both maxillary protraction treatment assisted by TADs and removable biteplate could significantly improve skeletal class Ⅲ malocclusion in unilateral cleft and palate patients. Maxillary protraction treatment assisted by TADs could reduce molar advancement and upper incisor protrusion.

[Objective]To summarize Professor CUI Yun's clinical experience in the treatment of fungal urinary tract infection by clearing and tonifying method.[Methods]By collecting and analyzing the clinical cases of Professor CUI's diagnosis and treatment of fungal urinary tract infection,combined with his remarks,based on fully understanding the etiology,pathogenesis and medication characteristics,Professor CUI's experience in the diagnosis and treatment of this disease was comprehensively summarized,and one typical medical case was cited for demonstration.[Results]Professor CUI believes that the origin of the disease is dampness and heat,and then it develops into turbidity and toxin,which is endogenous,solidified and lingering,damaged the vital Qi,and caused deficiency of the spleen and kidney,difficult to be cured over time.According to this,Professor CUI proposes clearing heat and dampness,reducing turbidity and detoxification,strengthening the body and tonifying deficiency for treatment methods.In the medical case mentioned here,the patient suffered from fungal urinary tract infection due to long-term indwelling of double-J tube,which was distinguished as the syndrome of bladder damp-heat.The treatment was to clear heat and promote diuresis,promote diuresis and relieve pain,and the prescription was to use Wulin Powder to reduce turbidity and poison,and to strengthen Qi.[Conclusion]Professor CUI treats fungal urinary tract infection with the method of clearing and tonifying,treating both the symptoms and the root cause,strengthening the body and eliminating pathogens at the same time,and using drugs flexibly,which provides a good reference for the clinical treatment of this disease.