1.Three-dimensional finite element analysis of personalized orthodontic devices for 3D printed maxillary single-rooted rotated tooth
Yan ZHUANG ; Xinyu WANG ; Yilin CAO ; Yuanxin DING ; Jiaqi WANG ; Miao YU ; Chunyang LUAN ; Yuansheng DING
Chinese Journal of Tissue Engineering Research 2025;29(30):6409-6415
BACKGROUND:In orthodontic treatment,full-mouth treatment is usually used to treat single-root severely twisted teeth,and single-tooth treatment is less common.OBJECTIVE:To design a personalized orthodontic device based on biomechanical principles to address the rotation of teeth 11,12,13,21,22,and 23,and evaluate the device's impact on tooth movement using three-dimensional finite element method.METHODS:Based on the biomechanical principle of tooth rotation and movement,a personalized orthodontic device was made by digital design combined with three-dimensional printing,so that the personalized orthodontic device and the tooth formed an anchorage system.The absolute anchorage of the micro-implant was used to precisely control the single-root twisted tooth in the three-dimensional direction.The CBCT data of the maxillary alveolar bone and tooth tissue of a female volunteer were collected.The three-dimensional finite element models of the twisted tooth-periodontal ligament-maxillary bone-personalized orthodontic device were established using Mimics,Geomagic Wrap,SolidWorks,3-matic Research 15.0,and Ansys Workbench software.The equivalent stress distribution characteristics of the personalized orthodontic device,the movement trend of the tooth,and the equivalent stress distribution characteristics of the periodontal ligament were calculated under a thrust of 60 g.RESULTS AND CONCLUSION:(1)The maximum equivalent stress observed on the personalized orthodontic device was 47.71 MPa.(2)The initial tooth displacement under the device demonstrated a rotational trend.The peak equivalent stress in the periodontal ligament was concentrated at the neck,while lower stress was observed in the apex region.(3)The safety and feasibility of the personalized orthodontic device designed in this study for severely rotated single-rooted teeth were preliminarily verified through finite element analysis.
2.Design methodology and efficacy of skin excision in sitting and supine positions of double eyelid surgery
Wen LI ; Yanjin WANG ; Yuanxin MIAO ; Zhaoyin SHAO ; Yun ZHAO ; Xiangfeng LENG
Chinese Journal of Medical Aesthetics and Cosmetology 2025;31(3):287-290
Objective:To evaluate the design methodology and efficacy of skin excision in sitting and supine positions of blepharoplasty.Methods:A retrospective study was performed on 31 female patients who received double eyelid surgery at the Department of Plastic and Aesthetic Surgery, Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, from January to June 2021. The patients ′ ages varied from 18 to 37 years, with a mean age of (26.5±5.2) years. Of the patients, 27 exhibited single eyelids, while 4 presented with shallow double eyelids. All patients demonstrated laxity of the upper eyelid skin. The method of utilizing the sitting and supine positions was employed to determine the extent of skin excision, subsequently leading to full-incision double eyelid surgery. Follow-up was performed through clinic visits and WeChat to monitor double eyelid morphology, complications, and evaluate patient satisfaction. Results:All 31 patients successfully underwent the surgical procedure. Postoperative follow-up duration varied from 3 to 12 months. The double eyelid lines manifested as natural and seamless, with suitable width. All patients exhibited satisfactory eyelid closure, with no instances of ectropion or incomplete eyelid closure. Skin laxity of the upper eyelid was significantly ameliorated in all instances. The patient satisfaction rate was 100% (31/31).Conclusions:The sitting and supine position for executing skin excision in double eyelid surgery is straight forward to implement. Postoperative outcomes demonstrate natural and seamless double eyelid contours, with adequate rectification of upper eyelid skin laxity.
3.Three-dimensional finite element analysis of personalized orthodontic devices for 3D printed maxillary single-rooted rotated tooth
Yan ZHUANG ; Xinyu WANG ; Yilin CAO ; Yuanxin DING ; Jiaqi WANG ; Miao YU ; Chunyang LUAN ; Yuansheng DING
Chinese Journal of Tissue Engineering Research 2025;29(30):6409-6415
BACKGROUND:In orthodontic treatment,full-mouth treatment is usually used to treat single-root severely twisted teeth,and single-tooth treatment is less common.OBJECTIVE:To design a personalized orthodontic device based on biomechanical principles to address the rotation of teeth 11,12,13,21,22,and 23,and evaluate the device's impact on tooth movement using three-dimensional finite element method.METHODS:Based on the biomechanical principle of tooth rotation and movement,a personalized orthodontic device was made by digital design combined with three-dimensional printing,so that the personalized orthodontic device and the tooth formed an anchorage system.The absolute anchorage of the micro-implant was used to precisely control the single-root twisted tooth in the three-dimensional direction.The CBCT data of the maxillary alveolar bone and tooth tissue of a female volunteer were collected.The three-dimensional finite element models of the twisted tooth-periodontal ligament-maxillary bone-personalized orthodontic device were established using Mimics,Geomagic Wrap,SolidWorks,3-matic Research 15.0,and Ansys Workbench software.The equivalent stress distribution characteristics of the personalized orthodontic device,the movement trend of the tooth,and the equivalent stress distribution characteristics of the periodontal ligament were calculated under a thrust of 60 g.RESULTS AND CONCLUSION:(1)The maximum equivalent stress observed on the personalized orthodontic device was 47.71 MPa.(2)The initial tooth displacement under the device demonstrated a rotational trend.The peak equivalent stress in the periodontal ligament was concentrated at the neck,while lower stress was observed in the apex region.(3)The safety and feasibility of the personalized orthodontic device designed in this study for severely rotated single-rooted teeth were preliminarily verified through finite element analysis.
4.Design methodology and efficacy of skin excision in sitting and supine positions of double eyelid surgery
Wen LI ; Yanjin WANG ; Yuanxin MIAO ; Zhaoyin SHAO ; Yun ZHAO ; Xiangfeng LENG
Chinese Journal of Medical Aesthetics and Cosmetology 2025;31(3):287-290
Objective:To evaluate the design methodology and efficacy of skin excision in sitting and supine positions of blepharoplasty.Methods:A retrospective study was performed on 31 female patients who received double eyelid surgery at the Department of Plastic and Aesthetic Surgery, Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, from January to June 2021. The patients ′ ages varied from 18 to 37 years, with a mean age of (26.5±5.2) years. Of the patients, 27 exhibited single eyelids, while 4 presented with shallow double eyelids. All patients demonstrated laxity of the upper eyelid skin. The method of utilizing the sitting and supine positions was employed to determine the extent of skin excision, subsequently leading to full-incision double eyelid surgery. Follow-up was performed through clinic visits and WeChat to monitor double eyelid morphology, complications, and evaluate patient satisfaction. Results:All 31 patients successfully underwent the surgical procedure. Postoperative follow-up duration varied from 3 to 12 months. The double eyelid lines manifested as natural and seamless, with suitable width. All patients exhibited satisfactory eyelid closure, with no instances of ectropion or incomplete eyelid closure. Skin laxity of the upper eyelid was significantly ameliorated in all instances. The patient satisfaction rate was 100% (31/31).Conclusions:The sitting and supine position for executing skin excision in double eyelid surgery is straight forward to implement. Postoperative outcomes demonstrate natural and seamless double eyelid contours, with adequate rectification of upper eyelid skin laxity.
5.Characteristics of STAT Family Association with Breast Cancer and Intervention Effect of Traditional Chinese Medicine
Lin GUO ; Xiaoran WANG ; Sizhe LIU ; Yuanxin ZHANG ; Shuo TIAN ; Mingsan MIAO
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2024;30(7):225-233
As the pace of society increases and lifestyles change, the incidence and mortality rates of breast cancer continue to rise. Targeted therapies are now promising in the treatment of breast cancer, and a variety of protein targets have been identified to play an important role in the development of breast cancer. Among them, signal transducer and activator of transcription (STAT) proteins constitute a crucial group that serves as important targets for transducing cellular transcriptional information, which can regulate downstream cell proliferation, apoptosis, cell migration, invasion, angiogenic factors, etc. and then affect the progression of breast cancer. The STAT family is closely associated with the inflammatory response to tumors and plays a landmark role in tumor development as well as in diagnosis and prognosis. The "inflammation-cancer" transformation refers to the process in which the inflammatory microenvironment caused by uncontrolled inflammation promotes normal cells to become cancerous. According to the theory of Chinese medicine, "heat toxicity" in "cancer toxicity" corresponds to inflammation, which is closely related to tumor development. As a major link associated with the inflammatory response, the STAT family has a promising role in the development and treatment of a variety of tumors, but its relevance to breast cancer remains inadequately explored. Chinese medicine has been shown to have good efficacy in the prevention and treatment of breast cancer, and some current studies have shown that the active ingredients and compounds of Chinese medicine have certain intervention effects on breast cancer-related STAT proteins, but there has not been a systematic review. In order to better sort out and summarize the studies on the effects of Chinese herbal medicines based on the STAT family interventions in breast cancer, this paper reviewed the studies on Chinese herbal medicines acting on the STAT family in recent years, aiming to provide new ideas for clinical applications in breast cancer and to provide thoughts for the development of STAT protein-based drugs.
6.Analysis of Animal Models of Acute Appendicitis Based on Clinical Symptoms of Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine
Shuo NAN ; Huanhuan GONG ; Yuanxin ZHANG ; Xiumin LI ; Mingsan MIAO
World Science and Technology-Modernization of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2024;26(12):3234-3239
Objective Acute appendicitis is a common clinical emergency.In traditional Chinese medicine,the famous Fang Dahuang Mudan Decoction has been recorded for the treatment of appendicitis.Therefore,this paper summarizes the animal models of acute appendicitis,evaluates the clinical consistency,and puts forward suggestions for improvement.Methods By searching databases such as CNKI,Wanfang and Pubmed,the animal models of acute appendicitis were summarized,assigned to each model and evaluated for clinical fit.Results The five models of appendix and arteriovenous ligation,appendix ligation,appendix ligation and perforation,bacteria injection,and hydrochloric acid injection were all highly consistent.Most of the five modeling methods are based on Western medicine modeling methods,and basically do not involve TCM syndrome types.Conclusion On the basis of five modeling methods,with the intervention of TCM stasis syndrome,damp-heat syndrome,and heat-toxin syndrome factors,an integrated TCM and Western medicine model that reflects TCM syndrome types can be prepared.Taking animal models with TCM syndromes as a carrier is more conducive to the research and development of TCM.
7.Analysis of Animal Models of Acute Appendicitis Based on Clinical Symptoms of Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine
Shuo NAN ; Huanhuan GONG ; Yuanxin ZHANG ; Xiumin LI ; Mingsan MIAO
World Science and Technology-Modernization of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2024;26(12):3234-3239
Objective Acute appendicitis is a common clinical emergency.In traditional Chinese medicine,the famous Fang Dahuang Mudan Decoction has been recorded for the treatment of appendicitis.Therefore,this paper summarizes the animal models of acute appendicitis,evaluates the clinical consistency,and puts forward suggestions for improvement.Methods By searching databases such as CNKI,Wanfang and Pubmed,the animal models of acute appendicitis were summarized,assigned to each model and evaluated for clinical fit.Results The five models of appendix and arteriovenous ligation,appendix ligation,appendix ligation and perforation,bacteria injection,and hydrochloric acid injection were all highly consistent.Most of the five modeling methods are based on Western medicine modeling methods,and basically do not involve TCM syndrome types.Conclusion On the basis of five modeling methods,with the intervention of TCM stasis syndrome,damp-heat syndrome,and heat-toxin syndrome factors,an integrated TCM and Western medicine model that reflects TCM syndrome types can be prepared.Taking animal models with TCM syndromes as a carrier is more conducive to the research and development of TCM.
8.Influence of exophthalmos on design of double eyelid incision
Zhaoyang SUI ; Cheng HUA ; Kaiping MAO ; Su LIU ; Yuanxin MIAO ; Zhenyu CHEN ; Weina ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Medical Aesthetics and Cosmetology 2023;29(2):104-108
Objective:To compare the postoperative effects of double eyelid surgery with different exophthalmos to find its influence on the surgery and necessary changes in preoperative design and during operation.Methods:A total of 50 female patients with single eyelid seeking beauty from June 2021 to March 2022 were selected from the Department of Plastic Surgery, Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University. The ocular protrusion was measured by HETEL ophthalmostatometer before surgery. Both eyes at 12-15 mm were taken as normal group ( n=26), both eyes at 16-18 mm as mild protrusion group ( n=14) and both eyes at 19-22 mm as severe protrusion group ( n=10). All the patients were treated with double-eyelid surgery by orbital septum and unified postoperative nursing. Results:After six months of follow-up, there was no difference in eyelid width with closed eyes (all P>0.05). The width of double eyelid with open eyes in normal group was smaller than that in mild protrusion group ( F=23.23, all P<0.05), and the width of double eyelid with open eyes in mild protrusion group was smaller than that in severe protrusion group ( F=47.70, all P<0.05). There was no difference in the improvement rate of facial aesthetics among the three groups ( P>0.05). The " feeling of meet" and scar formation in the normal group were less than those in the mild protrusion group ( F=16.92, F=33.45, all P<0.05), and the " feeling of meet" and scar formation in the mild protrusion group were less than those in the severe protrusion group ( F=27.93, F=28.53, all P<0.05). The improvement rate of normal group was higher than that of mild and severe protrusion group (χ 2=7.25, 7.89, all P<0.05). There was no difference in the improvement rate between the mild and severe protrusion groups ( P>0.05). Conclusions:In clinical practice, it is necessary to make corresponding changes in the preoperative design and operation of double eyelid surgery for patients with high eyeball protrusion.
9.Analysis of the Anastomosis between the Animal Model of Alopecia Areata and the Characteristics of Clinical Disease
Yuanxin ZHANG ; Xue WANG ; Lin GUO ; Shuo NAN ; Mingsan MIAO
World Science and Technology-Modernization of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2023;25(11):3744-3750
In this study,the existing animal models of alopecia areata were systematically summarized based on literature review and disease and syndrome characteristics assignment method,and the clinical anastomosis was analyzed.The results showed that cell induction and skin transplantation had a high anastomosis with the clinic,and the anastomosis was as high as 80%.The anastomosis between imiquimod cream and cyclophosphamide induced alopecia areata was 72%.C3H/HeJ mice and C57BL/6 mice were selected as the first choice in terms of the pathogenesis of alopecia areata disease,pathogenic factors,replicability,convenience and practicability of the model.Other SCID mice,B6.KM-AA mice,SD rats and BALB/c mice can be selected appropriately according to the content and period of the experimental study of alopecia areata.It is found that the existing models of alopecia areata mainly rely on Western medicine,lack of pathogenic factors of traditional Chinese medicine,and the model of combining disease and syndrome of alopecia areata is not widely used in practice.Based on this,it is suggested that the animal model of"combination of disease and syndrome"should be considered in the subsequent construction of alopecia areata model to make it more suitable for clinical characteristics of disease and syndrome.We can add the relevant indicators of different syndrome types of liver and kidney insufficiency,blood stasis and maoqiao,blood deficiency and blood heat and other pathogenic factors,and add the apparent indicators of animal mental state,diet and water intake,behavior,etc.,to improve the animal model of alopecia areata which is highly consistent with the clinical characteristics of traditional Chinese and western medicine.
10.Influence of Inflammation on Tumor and Intervention of Chinese Medicine: Based on "Inflammation-tumor Transformation"
Mengfan PENG ; Ming LI ; Jinxin MIAO ; Shuo TIAN ; Yuanxin ZHANG ; Chenhui LI ; Mingsan MIAO
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2022;28(22):196-204
With high incidence and lethality rate and certain disability rate, tumor has become a major global public health threat. It has been verified that the occurrence and development of tumor are resulted from the synergy of environment, heredity, and gene mutation, involving the abnormal activation or inhibition of a variety of related pathways such as oxidative stress, inflammation, autophagy, and mesenchymal transition of cells. Among them, the excessive activation of inflammatory signaling pathway is one of the main mechanisms of carcinogenesis and tumor progression, which enhances the proliferation, chemoradiotherapy resistance, invasion, and metastasis of cancer cells. At the moment, the correlation between long-term chronic uncontrollable inflammation and "inflammation-cancer transformation" has been widely recognized. Therefore, it is of great significance for the prevention and treatment, diagnosis, and prognosis evaluation of tumor to clarify the role of inflammation in the incidence of tumor. Blockers or activators have been developed to target the corresponding inflammatory pathways. However, tumor is accompanied by the abnormality of multiple inflammatory pathways, especially the advanced tumor with metastasis of cancer cells, and thus the efficacy of single pathway-targeting agents is non-ideal. Chinese medicine, featuring multiple components and multiple targets, can remarkably control the inflammatory response, delay tumor progression, enhance the sensitivity of tumor cells to radiotherapy and chemotherapy, and reduce postoperative infection and the adverse reactions caused by radiotherapy and chemotherapy, thereby exerting the anti-cancer effect. Nevertheless, a few reports on the anti-tumor effect of Chinese medicine from the perspective of inflammation are available. Therefore, this paper mainly expounds the influence of inflammation on the occurrence and development of tumor and summarizes the research on the intervention of tumor by Chinese medicine through inflammatory pathway, which is expected to provide a new mindset for the prevention and treatment of tumor.

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