Fabio Ramina, F. Cremonini, Federica Pellitteri, Michele Cavazza, L. Lombardo
The purpose of this study was to evaluate whether there is a relationship between the alignment or misalignment of the marginal ridges of posterior teeth and the degree of resorption of interproximal alveolar bone. Intraoral scans and bitewing radiographs were performed on 50 subjects. The bitewing radiographs were analyzed using the VixWinTM Platinum software, measuring the distance between the cementitious junction and the alveolar ridge at the interproximal level for 32 sites for each patient, defined as bitewing scores. The digital models have been oriented in the three dimensions using the Rhinoceros 3D and the linear distance between two contiguous marginal ridges was measured for each interproximal space. To estimate the entity of the correlation, a separate linear regression was performed on the bitewing score for each mouth quadrant. Using the t-test the significance of each estimated coefficient was determinate (P < 0.05). In the general comparison including all the analyzed elements, the independent variables are partially correlated with each other. Apparently, the relationship between independent and dependent variables appears to be insignificant. Comparing groups of teeth, however, there seems to be a statistically significant correlation (P < 0.05) between canine and lower first premolar in the XZ and YZ planes and between lower first and second molars in the three dimensions. There seems to be a poor correlation at a general level between periodontal conditions of the alveolar bone and the degree of alignment of the marginal ridges.
{"title":"Marginal ridge alignment and interproximal bone levels: Evaluation of a possible correlation","authors":"Fabio Ramina, F. Cremonini, Federica Pellitteri, Michele Cavazza, L. Lombardo","doi":"10.25259/apos_228_2022","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.25259/apos_228_2022","url":null,"abstract":"\u0000\u0000The purpose of this study was to evaluate whether there is a relationship between the alignment or misalignment of the marginal ridges of posterior teeth and the degree of resorption of interproximal alveolar bone.\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000Intraoral scans and bitewing radiographs were performed on 50 subjects. The bitewing radiographs were analyzed using the VixWinTM Platinum software, measuring the distance between the cementitious junction and the alveolar ridge at the interproximal level for 32 sites for each patient, defined as bitewing scores. The digital models have been oriented in the three dimensions using the Rhinoceros 3D and the linear distance between two contiguous marginal ridges was measured for each interproximal space. To estimate the entity of the correlation, a separate linear regression was performed on the bitewing score for each mouth quadrant. Using the t-test the significance of each estimated coefficient was determinate (P < 0.05).\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000In the general comparison including all the analyzed elements, the independent variables are partially correlated with each other. Apparently, the relationship between independent and dependent variables appears to be insignificant. Comparing groups of teeth, however, there seems to be a statistically significant correlation (P < 0.05) between canine and lower first premolar in the XZ and YZ planes and between lower first and second molars in the three dimensions.\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000There seems to be a poor correlation at a general level between periodontal conditions of the alveolar bone and the degree of alignment of the marginal ridges.\u0000","PeriodicalId":42593,"journal":{"name":"APOS Trends in Orthodontics","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.4,"publicationDate":"2023-03-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"86415409","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
This case report presents the management of an adult patient with moderate crowding in both arches and anterior crossbite with passive self-ligating lingual brackets. The orthodontic setup and bracket positioning was done digitally with an in-house approach. Virtual setup and bracket placement was performed on Autolign software (Diorco, Gyeonggi-do, Korea). The indirect bonding trays were vacuum-formed on printed malocclusion models with resin brackets. Two palatal and two buccal shelf miniscrews were used for two-arch distalization to correct proclined incisors and anterior open bite after leveling and alignment stage. After 12-month treatment, normal overbite,overjet and well-aligned dentition were achieved without premolar extraction. The incisors were uprighted slightly and the protrusive lower lip was retracted with improvement of facial harmony. One-year retention records confirmed that the outcome was stable. In-house digital setup and bracket placement could be a cost-effective approach for indirect lingual bracket bonding. Two-arch distalization with miniscrew anchorage may have the possibility of managing moderate crowding cases without premolar extraction or interproximal stripping.
{"title":"Management of moderate crowding by two-arch distalization using passive self-ligating lingual brackets, in-house digital indirect bonding, and mini-screw anchorage: A case report","authors":"Nguyen Viet Anh, T. M. Son, V. Ngoc, N. Anh","doi":"10.25259/apos_6_2023","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.25259/apos_6_2023","url":null,"abstract":"This case report presents the management of an adult patient with moderate crowding in both arches and anterior crossbite with passive self-ligating lingual brackets. The orthodontic setup and bracket positioning was done digitally with an in-house approach. Virtual setup and bracket placement was performed on Autolign software (Diorco, Gyeonggi-do, Korea). The indirect bonding trays were vacuum-formed on printed malocclusion models with resin brackets. Two palatal and two buccal shelf miniscrews were used for two-arch distalization to correct proclined incisors and anterior open bite after leveling and alignment stage. After 12-month treatment, normal overbite,overjet and well-aligned dentition were achieved without premolar extraction. The incisors were uprighted slightly and the protrusive lower lip was retracted with improvement of facial harmony. One-year retention records confirmed that the outcome was stable. In-house digital setup and bracket placement could be a cost-effective approach for indirect lingual bracket bonding. Two-arch distalization with miniscrew anchorage may have the possibility of managing moderate crowding cases without premolar extraction or interproximal stripping.","PeriodicalId":42593,"journal":{"name":"APOS Trends in Orthodontics","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.4,"publicationDate":"2023-03-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"89155829","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
The objectives of this study were to evaluate how orthodontic treatment type, treatment need, and depression affect perceived pain intensity (PPI). This prospective study included 172 patients (80 girls and 92 boys, mean age 14.32 ± 1.57 years) treated at the Sivas Cumhuriyet University Faculty of Dentistry, Department of Orthodontics. The patients were divided into three groups: the first group was treated with fixed orthodontic appliances, the second group was treated with twin blocks, and the third group was treated with rapid maxillary expansion and reverse headgear (RME/RH). Data were collected and classified with the Index of Orthodontic Treatment Need-Dental Health Component (DHC), Children’s Depression Scale, and Visual Analog Scale. PPI was recorded in the 1st week (T0), 2nd week (T1), the 1st month (T2), 2nd month (T3), 3rd month (T4), and the 6th month (T5). PPI was higher in boys at T1 (P = 0.005) compared with girls. There was a significant difference of PPI between the treatment groups at T2 (P = 0.036), T3 (P = 0.012), T4 (P = 0.000), and T5 (P = 0.006). A statistically significant positive correlation was found between DHC and PPI at T3 (r = 0.182; P = 0.000), T4 (r = 0.161; P = 0.03), and T5 (r = 0.189; P = 0.000) time periods. There was no significant correlation between depression and PPI. Girls were more resistant to pain than boys. The type of treatment and the need for treatment both had an effect on PPI. Further studies are needed to investigate the effects of psychological states on PPI during orthodontic treatment.
{"title":"The effects of orthodontic treatment type, depression, and treatment need on perceived pain intensity","authors":"Z. Büyükbayraktar, Tuğçe Öztekin Kuruca","doi":"10.25259/apos_21_2023","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.25259/apos_21_2023","url":null,"abstract":"\u0000\u0000The objectives of this study were to evaluate how orthodontic treatment type, treatment need, and depression affect perceived pain intensity (PPI).\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000This prospective study included 172 patients (80 girls and 92 boys, mean age 14.32 ± 1.57 years) treated at the Sivas Cumhuriyet University Faculty of Dentistry, Department of Orthodontics. The patients were divided into three groups: the first group was treated with fixed orthodontic appliances, the second group was treated with twin blocks, and the third group was treated with rapid maxillary expansion and reverse headgear (RME/RH). Data were collected and classified with the Index of Orthodontic Treatment Need-Dental Health Component (DHC), Children’s Depression Scale, and Visual Analog Scale. PPI was recorded in the 1st week (T0), 2nd week (T1), the 1st month (T2), 2nd month (T3), 3rd month (T4), and the 6th month (T5).\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000PPI was higher in boys at T1 (P = 0.005) compared with girls. There was a significant difference of PPI between the treatment groups at T2 (P = 0.036), T3 (P = 0.012), T4 (P = 0.000), and T5 (P = 0.006). A statistically significant positive correlation was found between DHC and PPI at T3 (r = 0.182; P = 0.000), T4 (r = 0.161; P = 0.03), and T5 (r = 0.189; P = 0.000) time periods. There was no significant correlation between depression and PPI.\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000Girls were more resistant to pain than boys. The type of treatment and the need for treatment both had an effect on PPI. Further studies are needed to investigate the effects of psychological states on PPI during orthodontic treatment.\u0000","PeriodicalId":42593,"journal":{"name":"APOS Trends in Orthodontics","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.4,"publicationDate":"2023-03-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"82962508","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
A. Muley, Santosh J. Chavan, W. Bhad, Shrutika S. Shekokar, Dipak M. Khade
The study aimed to systematically investigate the effect of skeletal anchorage on mandibular rotation during FFA therapy during Class II correction in adolescents. The review protocol was registered under the PROSPERO database (CRD42021256690). Electronic searches of databases and screening were performed up to May 2022. Only randomized clinical trials (RCT) and non-randomized controlled trials (non-RCT) were included in the study. Revised Cochrane risk-of-bias tool for RCTs (RoB 2) and risk of bias in non-randomized studies-of interventions tool for non-RCT were used for studies. Meta-analysis was performed and a forest plot was obtained. The primary outcome was mandibular rotation. Other outcomes assessed were angles SNA, SNB, ANB, mandibular incisor proclination, and failure rates of mini-screws and mini plates. Twelve studies (eight RCTs and four non-RCTs) were included fulfilling inclusion criteria. Evidence showed a low-to-moderate risk of bias for different domains. Meta-analysis for mandibular rotation revealed a greater increase in mandibular plane angle in patients who received FFA with skeletal anchorage as compared to patients who did not receive skeletal anchorage. With or without skeletal anchorage, mandibular rotational changes during FFA therapy are similar. FFA when combined with skeletal anchorage causes more skeletal changes in sagittal parameters than conventional FFA used alone. FFA with skeletal anchorage reduces lower incisor proclination.
{"title":"Effects of skeletal anchorage on mandibular rotation with fixed functional appliance therapy in class II malocclusion patients – A systematic review and meta-analysis","authors":"A. Muley, Santosh J. Chavan, W. Bhad, Shrutika S. Shekokar, Dipak M. Khade","doi":"10.25259/apos_222_2022","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.25259/apos_222_2022","url":null,"abstract":"\u0000\u0000The study aimed to systematically investigate the effect of skeletal anchorage on mandibular rotation during FFA therapy during Class II correction in adolescents.\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000The review protocol was registered under the PROSPERO database (CRD42021256690). Electronic searches of databases and screening were performed up to May 2022. Only randomized clinical trials (RCT) and non-randomized controlled trials (non-RCT) were included in the study. Revised Cochrane risk-of-bias tool for RCTs (RoB 2) and risk of bias in non-randomized studies-of interventions tool for non-RCT were used for studies. Meta-analysis was performed and a forest plot was obtained. The primary outcome was mandibular rotation. Other outcomes assessed were angles SNA, SNB, ANB, mandibular incisor proclination, and failure rates of mini-screws and mini plates.\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000Twelve studies (eight RCTs and four non-RCTs) were included fulfilling inclusion criteria. Evidence showed a low-to-moderate risk of bias for different domains. Meta-analysis for mandibular rotation revealed a greater increase in mandibular plane angle in patients who received FFA with skeletal anchorage as compared to patients who did not receive skeletal anchorage.\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000With or without skeletal anchorage, mandibular rotational changes during FFA therapy are similar. FFA when combined with skeletal anchorage causes more skeletal changes in sagittal parameters than conventional FFA used alone. FFA with skeletal anchorage reduces lower incisor proclination.\u0000","PeriodicalId":42593,"journal":{"name":"APOS Trends in Orthodontics","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.4,"publicationDate":"2023-03-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"89689663","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
This study aimed to content quality analysis of YouTube videos about aligners in orthodontics by a dentist and by an orthodontist. Considering the Google Trends analysis, the “aligner,” as the most searched keyword about aligners in orthodontics, was chosen for YouTube searching. A total of 39 included videos were watched for one time by a dentist and orthodontist. Time since upload, video duration, number of views, number of likes, number of dislikes, and number of comments were recorded. Moreover, the interaction index and viewing rate were calculated and the reliability score, video content quality (VCQ), video interaction and quality index (VIQI), and global quality scales (GQS) were recorded by both viewers. Interobserver agreement levels were interpreted with the Concordance Correlation Coefficient (CCC) and data were evaluated at P < 0.05 as the statistically significant level. The results showed that most of the included videos (48.71%) were uploaded by dental companies. However, the averages of VCQ in terms of uploaders were similar for both viewers. The agreement level in all videos between orthodontist and dentist was “good” level at VIQI (CCC = 0.965) and GQS (CCC = 0.943), whereas it was “very poor” level on VCQ (CCC = 0.653). The findings revealed that YouTube video contents about aligners provide moderate information and VCQ, independently from viewers, is similar among uploaders. The agreement levels between dentist and orthodontist on the evaluation of audiovisual quality of the videos were good, whereas this level was poor on the evaluation of information quality of videos.
{"title":"Does the content quality of YouTube videos about aligners differ from the perspectives of dentists and orthodontists?","authors":"S. Sadry, S. E. Meseli, Ece Buyukbasaran","doi":"10.25259/apos_14_2023","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.25259/apos_14_2023","url":null,"abstract":"\u0000\u0000This study aimed to content quality analysis of YouTube videos about aligners in orthodontics by a dentist and by an orthodontist.\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000Considering the Google Trends analysis, the “aligner,” as the most searched keyword about aligners in orthodontics, was chosen for YouTube searching. A total of 39 included videos were watched for one time by a dentist and orthodontist. Time since upload, video duration, number of views, number of likes, number of dislikes, and number of comments were recorded. Moreover, the interaction index and viewing rate were calculated and the reliability score, video content quality (VCQ), video interaction and quality index (VIQI), and global quality scales (GQS) were recorded by both viewers. Interobserver agreement levels were interpreted with the Concordance Correlation Coefficient (CCC) and data were evaluated at P < 0.05 as the statistically significant level.\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000The results showed that most of the included videos (48.71%) were uploaded by dental companies. However, the averages of VCQ in terms of uploaders were similar for both viewers. The agreement level in all videos between orthodontist and dentist was “good” level at VIQI (CCC = 0.965) and GQS (CCC = 0.943), whereas it was “very poor” level on VCQ (CCC = 0.653).\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000The findings revealed that YouTube video contents about aligners provide moderate information and VCQ, independently from viewers, is similar among uploaders. The agreement levels between dentist and orthodontist on the evaluation of audiovisual quality of the videos were good, whereas this level was poor on the evaluation of information quality of videos.\u0000","PeriodicalId":42593,"journal":{"name":"APOS Trends in Orthodontics","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.4,"publicationDate":"2023-03-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"80381455","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
M. Palone, Giulia Romagnolo, F. Cremonini, E. Paoletto, L. Lombardo
Using a single bone-borne maxillary appliance with twofold mechanics, that is, rapid palatal expander and nonfrictional distalizing appliance (Pendulum) is a valuable option to treat young-adult patients with poor compliance. In this particular case, the same appliance was used to disinclude 2.3, eliminating reaction forces on the arch. Therefore, the first expansive phase was followed by the distalizing phase. After enough space was obtained for the recovery of tooth 2.3, a triple-looped titanium-molybdenum alloy (TMA) spring was used to perform canine orthodontic traction. The core concept is that digital planning and optimal positioning of two palatal mini-screws can ensure a bicortical anchorage which, in turn, enabled to tolerate the different orthodontic phases. As a matter of fact, a tooth-bone-borne anchorage was followed by a pure bone-borne anchorage with no lost of stability.
{"title":"Palatal skeletal anchorage: multiple applications with a single appliance","authors":"M. Palone, Giulia Romagnolo, F. Cremonini, E. Paoletto, L. Lombardo","doi":"10.25259/apos_7_2023","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.25259/apos_7_2023","url":null,"abstract":"Using a single bone-borne maxillary appliance with twofold mechanics, that is, rapid palatal expander and nonfrictional distalizing appliance (Pendulum) is a valuable option to treat young-adult patients with poor compliance. In this particular case, the same appliance was used to disinclude 2.3, eliminating reaction forces on the arch. Therefore, the first expansive phase was followed by the distalizing phase. After enough space was obtained for the recovery of tooth 2.3, a triple-looped titanium-molybdenum alloy (TMA) spring was used to perform canine orthodontic traction. The core concept is that digital planning and optimal positioning of two palatal mini-screws can ensure a bicortical anchorage which, in turn, enabled to tolerate the different orthodontic phases. As a matter of fact, a tooth-bone-borne anchorage was followed by a pure bone-borne anchorage with no lost of stability.","PeriodicalId":42593,"journal":{"name":"APOS Trends in Orthodontics","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.4,"publicationDate":"2023-03-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"75018341","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Abdullah Alsmnan, Abdulrahman Althunayyan, Ebrahim Alshawy, N. Almotairy
The objectives of this study were to compare the maxillary canine impaction severity and orthodontic treatment difficulty in relation to age and gender. Orthopantomograms of 105 patients with maxillary canine impaction were retrospectively collected and divided into 50 adolescents (11–17 years; 30% females) and 55 young adults (18–25 years; 34% females). Canine impaction severity was determined using one angular and three linear radiographic measurements, while orthodontic treatment difficulty was determined using a modified Pitt et al. index. Age and gender differences were assessed using Chi-square with Bonferroni correction and Mann–Whitney U-tests (P < 0.05), while the association between orthodontic treatment difficulty index score and age was assessed using linear regression analysis (95% confidence interval). Compared to young adults, adolescents had mild (<30°) canine long axis to midline angulation (P = 0.008) and distally positioned cusp tip of impacted canine relative to adjacent lateral incisor root (P < 0.001). Meanwhile, males compared to females had distally positioned cusp tip of impacted canine relative to adjacent lateral incisor root (P = 0.008), while females compared to males had the canine cusp tip mesial to lateral incisor root (P = 0.002). The orthodontic treatment difficulty trend increased with age (R2 = 0.077; P < 001) and was higher in young adults than adolescents (P = 0.0218). The severity of maxillary canine impaction was higher in young adults and, to a lesser extent, in females. Orthodontic treatment difficulty of impacted maxillary canines also increased with age but not gender.
{"title":"Age and gender differences in maxillary canine impaction severity and orthodontic treatment difficulty – A retrospective cross-sectional study","authors":"Abdullah Alsmnan, Abdulrahman Althunayyan, Ebrahim Alshawy, N. Almotairy","doi":"10.25259/apos_18_2023","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.25259/apos_18_2023","url":null,"abstract":"\u0000\u0000The objectives of this study were to compare the maxillary canine impaction severity and orthodontic treatment difficulty in relation to age and gender.\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000Orthopantomograms of 105 patients with maxillary canine impaction were retrospectively collected and divided into 50 adolescents (11–17 years; 30% females) and 55 young adults (18–25 years; 34% females). Canine impaction severity was determined using one angular and three linear radiographic measurements, while orthodontic treatment difficulty was determined using a modified Pitt et al. index. Age and gender differences were assessed using Chi-square with Bonferroni correction and Mann–Whitney U-tests (P < 0.05), while the association between orthodontic treatment difficulty index score and age was assessed using linear regression analysis (95% confidence interval).\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000Compared to young adults, adolescents had mild (<30°) canine long axis to midline angulation (P = 0.008) and distally positioned cusp tip of impacted canine relative to adjacent lateral incisor root (P < 0.001). Meanwhile, males compared to females had distally positioned cusp tip of impacted canine relative to adjacent lateral incisor root (P = 0.008), while females compared to males had the canine cusp tip mesial to lateral incisor root (P = 0.002). The orthodontic treatment difficulty trend increased with age (R2 = 0.077; P < 001) and was higher in young adults than adolescents (P = 0.0218).\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000The severity of maxillary canine impaction was higher in young adults and, to a lesser extent, in females. Orthodontic treatment difficulty of impacted maxillary canines also increased with age but not gender.\u0000","PeriodicalId":42593,"journal":{"name":"APOS Trends in Orthodontics","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.4,"publicationDate":"2023-03-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"82359845","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
M. Maliael, A. George, T. R. P. Aravind, Lalitha Rani Chellappa, R. Varghese
The study aimed to investigate the optimum level for the placement of ramal implants as a source of anchorage for disimpacting mandibular molars. The criteria in relation to the maximum transverse width of the ramal bone and proximity of the implant to the inferior alveolar canal (IAC) were evaluated using a three-dimensional cone-beam computed tomography scan for predictable placement of ramal implants. The cone-beam computed tomographic scans of 53 untreated patients (aged between 18 and 48 years) were utilized in this study. The maximum transverse width of the ramus and the proximity to the IAC from the site of insertion were measured at six different levels above the central groove of the mandibular first molar. To measure the proximity to the IAC, the mid-point of the maximum transverse width of the ramus was selected as the site of insertion of the implant. The maximum and minimum transverse ramal width was 12.48 ± 1.76 mm at 3 mm and 10.42 ± 2.08 mm at 8 mm above the central groove of the permanent mandibular first molar. An average clearance of 9.62 ± 2.59 mm was measured from the site of insertion to the IAC at the different levels evaluated. The ramus of the mandible can be a predictable site for implant placement provided the variations in the anatomical structures have been carefully analyzed. It can be concluded that the ramal implants can be safely placed at a level 3–8 mm above the permanent mandibular first molar in relation to the occlusal plane.
{"title":"Quantitative assessment of ramal bone width and the proximity of the inferior canal for the predictable insertion of ramal implants: Cone-beam computed tomography study","authors":"M. Maliael, A. George, T. R. P. Aravind, Lalitha Rani Chellappa, R. Varghese","doi":"10.25259/apos_162_2022","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.25259/apos_162_2022","url":null,"abstract":"\u0000\u0000The study aimed to investigate the optimum level for the placement of ramal implants as a source of anchorage for disimpacting mandibular molars. The criteria in relation to the maximum transverse width of the ramal bone and proximity of the implant to the inferior alveolar canal (IAC) were evaluated using a three-dimensional cone-beam computed tomography scan for predictable placement of ramal implants.\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000The cone-beam computed tomographic scans of 53 untreated patients (aged between 18 and 48 years) were utilized in this study. The maximum transverse width of the ramus and the proximity to the IAC from the site of insertion were measured at six different levels above the central groove of the mandibular first molar. To measure the proximity to the IAC, the mid-point of the maximum transverse width of the ramus was selected as the site of insertion of the implant.\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000The maximum and minimum transverse ramal width was 12.48 ± 1.76 mm at 3 mm and 10.42 ± 2.08 mm at 8 mm above the central groove of the permanent mandibular first molar. An average clearance of 9.62 ± 2.59 mm was measured from the site of insertion to the IAC at the different levels evaluated.\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000The ramus of the mandible can be a predictable site for implant placement provided the variations in the anatomical structures have been carefully analyzed. It can be concluded that the ramal implants can be safely placed at a level 3–8 mm above the permanent mandibular first molar in relation to the occlusal plane.\u0000","PeriodicalId":42593,"journal":{"name":"APOS Trends in Orthodontics","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.4,"publicationDate":"2023-03-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"81420854","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Bayan M. Abusafia, Abdel-rahman Mohamed, Maher Al-balaa, Qiao Yi Qiang, Yousef S. Abbas, Yan Yang
The aim of the study was to assess the proficiency of clear aligners (CAs), and to evaluate all aspects of this orthodontic procedure including bleeding on probing (BOP), plaque index (PI), gingival index (GI), and probing pocket depth (PD), which all are clinical parameters of gingival inflammation in addition to the pain score. We performed an electronic search in the different databases such as Cochrane CENTRAL for eligible studies, SCOPUS, PubMed, and Web of Science. The quality of the involved trials has been measured according to Cochrane’s risk of bias tool. The following outcomes have been assumed: BOP, PI, GI, probing PD, and pain score. The homogeneous and heterogeneous data have been evaluated using random-effects model and fixed-effects model, consistently. Ten clinical trials have been included in the study. The pooled analysis that The CAs has been associated with a significant decrease in the pain score (standardized mean difference = 0.74 [0.46, 1.02]), (P = 0.0001). No significant variations between post-treatment and pre-treatment group were found regarding plaque index (mean difference [MD] = −0.11 [−0.45, 0.22]), (P = 0.5), BOP (MD = 0.20 [−0.01, 0.41]), (P = 0.06), GI (MD = 0.17 [−0.06, 0.40]), (P = 0.15), and BOP (MD = 0.01 [−0.16, 0.17]), (P = 0.94). Patients treated by CAs showed a noticeable decrease in pain scores. On contrary, there was not any difference between the pre-treatment data and post-treatment data regarding other indices.
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B. Yilmaz, Zeynep Beyza Yildirim, E. Şeker, Furkan Ozden, G. Kurt
The study aimed to compare the shear bond strength (SBS) of three orthodontic adhesives with integrated primer, with those of self-etching and conventional bonding adhesives. One hundred extracted premolars were randomly allocated to five groups. Brackets were bonded using three adhesives with integrated primer (GC Ortho Connect™, Biofix, and Orthocem). A group of brackets was bonded with the conventional bonding procedure (Transbond XT) and one group was bonded with a self-etching primer (Transbond™ Plus). All samples were subjected to thermal aging (5000 cycles: At 5°C and 55°C media). The compressive strength test was performed and the maximum load when the bracket detached was recorded. The amount of residual adhesive (ARI) remaining on the tooth surface was assessed visually. Significantly higher SBS values were recorded with the conventional technique (14.01 ± 5.79 megapascals [MPa]), compared to other groups except for GC Ortho Connect™ (11.86 ± 3.83 MPa). There was no significant difference between the self-etching group and the groups containing integrated primer samples. However, one of the adhesives with integrated primer presented SBS values near-slightly below the limit considered clinically successful (7.65 ± 3.71 MPa). The ARI scores varied between adhesive groups; GC Ortho Connect™ and the self-etching primer samples showed statistically significantly higher scores compared to the three other groups. Clinically successful bonding values were achieved with two out of three different adhesives with integrated primer. One of the adhesives with integrated primer provided a similar SBS value to the tri-step conventional bonding procedure. ARI scores varied independently from SBS values.
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