Possibilities of using methods for diagnosing early manifestations of changes in bone density in the processes of the lower jaw

The study of bone tissue of the articular and coronal processes of the lower jaw is a significant diagnostic criterion in diagnosing and treating temporomandibular disorders. After all, one of the main components is bone, as a functionally active connective tissue, a depot of micro- and macronutrients, and, at the same time, the manifestation of gradual pathological changes that are observed even in a "conditionally" healthy person. The vagueness of pathological processes occurring, at first glance, in inert tissue is interpreted by the fact that changes occur slowly without being accompanied by accentuating symptoms for a long time. Even with minimal external influence, or functional disorders caused by the loss of the masticatory teeth, it leads to long-term, difficult-to-implement rehabilitation methods. That is, bone tissue is targeted by various factors: from lifestyle to the state of functionality of various organs and systems, but timely diagnosis, adequate prevention, and comprehensive treatment provide excellent clinical results. Also, disorders can be caused by various factors of both traumatic and non-traumatic origin, including iatrogenic. Timely detection of temporomandibular disorders can prevent the development of irreversible changes in the joint

Do Millennial College Students at an Urban, Non-residential University Believe That There Is a Link Between Material Wealth and Happiness?

In my study, I tackle the question of whether students believe that having greater material wealth can bring them greater happiness. This is an important question to address and answer (that can potentially provide insight into the greater issue of whether money can lead to happiness) because if the students think that attaining material wealth can lead to greater happiness (even if it actually might not), then this will affect their judgments regarding the success of their own lives. Subsequently, if they deem themselves unsuccessful because of a lack of monetary wealth, they could judge or cause themselves to become unhappy. Based on survey responses of 100 students at Baruch College, I found that despite having an understanding of happiness (as provided by me before survey administration), millennial college students at an urban, non-residential university do believe that there is a link between material wealth and happiness. The factors of gender, ethnicity and personal income do not influence students’ views regarding whether money can make them happier; country of birth/cultural background seems to be the only factor that has a significant effect on the students’ perceptions