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Sun X, Feng Y, Jiao Y, Liu W. Fully digital workflow for the fabrication of occlusal stabilization splints based on individual mandibular movement. J Dent 2024; 141:104826. [PMID: 38157975 DOI: 10.1016/j.jdent.2023.104826] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/14/2022] [Revised: 12/07/2023] [Accepted: 12/26/2023] [Indexed: 01/03/2024] Open
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OBJECTIVE This study was conducted to present a completely digital workflow for the fabrication of occlusal stabilization splints using CAD/CAM systems and a digital face bow based on optical sensor technology. METHODS Digital scans of the maxillary and mandibular arches of 20 volunteers were obtained using an intraoral scanner. Jaw relation and mandibular movements were recorded with a digital face bow via optical sensors. The virtual increase of the vertical dimension of occlusion (VDO) was then performed, after which computer-aided design (CAD) of the occlusal stabilization splints was carried out. The corresponding splints were then manufactured using digitally controlled technology. RESULTS A completely digital workflow for the manufacturing of occlusal stabilization splints was found to be clinically feasible. The corresponding data analysis revealed high congruence between virtual and physical occlusal contacts on the occlusal splint. Moreover, the appropriate guidance of the anterior teeth area was easily obtainable, and the time for adjusting the occlusion was less. CONCLUSIONS This study demonstrated that the fabrication of occlusal stabilization splints using a fully digital workflow is feasible. Compared to traditional impression-based manufacturing, several advantages of digital manufacturing include easy accessibility, time-efficient manufacturing, high-level accuracy in splint quality, and potential to manufacture duplicate splints. CLINICAL SIGNIFICANCE The proposed fully digital approach may help young dentists fabricating stable occlusal splints with beneficial curative effects. Meanwhile, it could also improve the production efficiency of stable occlusal splints, saving time for both doctors and patients while reducing labor costs.
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- Xinrong Sun
- Shanghai Engineering Research Center of Tooth Restoration and Regeneration, Department of Prosthodontics, Stomatological Hospital and Dental School of Tongji University, 399, Yanchang Middle Rd, Jing'an District, Shanghai 200072, China
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- Shanghai Engineering Research Center of Tooth Restoration and Regeneration, Department of Prosthodontics, Stomatological Hospital and Dental School of Tongji University, 399, Yanchang Middle Rd, Jing'an District, Shanghai 200072, China
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- Shanghai Engineering Research Center of Tooth Restoration and Regeneration, Department of Prosthodontics, Stomatological Hospital and Dental School of Tongji University, 399, Yanchang Middle Rd, Jing'an District, Shanghai 200072, China
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- Shanghai Engineering Research Center of Tooth Restoration and Regeneration, Department of Prosthodontics, Stomatological Hospital and Dental School of Tongji University, 399, Yanchang Middle Rd, Jing'an District, Shanghai 200072, China.
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Huang M, Chen B, Lin H, Guo W, Luo G, Chen W, Zhang W, Liu C. Analysis of mandibular asymmetry in adolescent and adult patients with unilateral posterior crossbite on cone-beam computed tomography. Am J Orthod Dentofacial Orthop 2024; 165:27-37. [PMID: 37676219 DOI: 10.1016/j.ajodo.2023.06.023] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/01/2022] [Revised: 06/01/2023] [Accepted: 06/01/2023] [Indexed: 09/08/2023]
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INTRODUCTION This study aimed to evaluate mandibular asymmetry in unilateral posterior crossbite (UPXB) patients and compare the asymmetry between adolescents and adults with UPXB. METHODS This study included and analyzed cone-beam computed tomography scans of 125 subjects. The subjects were divided into a UPXB group and a control group according to the presence or absence of UPXB, and each group included adolescent patients (aged 10-15 years) and adult patients (aged 20-40 years). Linear, angular, and volumetric measurements were obtained to evaluate the asymmetries of the mandibles. RESULTS Both adolescent and adult patients in the UPXB group presented asymmetries in condylar unit length, ramal height, body length, and mediolateral ramal inclination (P <0.05). Adult patients with UPXB showed greater asymmetries than adolescents. Differences with condylar unit length, condylar unit width, ramal height, condylar unit volume, and hemimandibular volume were significantly greater in adult UPXB patients than adolescent UPXB patients (P <0.05). CONCLUSIONS The worsening of mandibular asymmetries in UPXB adults suggests that asymmetry in UPXB patients may progress over time; therefore, early treatment should be considered for UPXB adolescent patients. Further studies are still needed to evaluate the effectiveness of early treatment.
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- Min Huang
- Department of Orthodontics, Affiliated Stomatology Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University, Guangdong Engineering Research Center of Oral Restoration and Reconstruction, Guangzhou Key Laboratory of Basic and Applied Research of Oral Regenerative Medicine, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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- Department of Orthodontics, Affiliated Stomatology Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University, Guangdong Engineering Research Center of Oral Restoration and Reconstruction, Guangzhou Key Laboratory of Basic and Applied Research of Oral Regenerative Medicine, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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- Department of Orthodontics, Affiliated Stomatology Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University, Guangdong Engineering Research Center of Oral Restoration and Reconstruction, Guangzhou Key Laboratory of Basic and Applied Research of Oral Regenerative Medicine, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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- Department of Orthodontics, Affiliated Stomatology Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University, Guangdong Engineering Research Center of Oral Restoration and Reconstruction, Guangzhou Key Laboratory of Basic and Applied Research of Oral Regenerative Medicine, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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- Department of Orthodontics, Affiliated Stomatology Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University, Guangdong Engineering Research Center of Oral Restoration and Reconstruction, Guangzhou Key Laboratory of Basic and Applied Research of Oral Regenerative Medicine, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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- Department of Orthodontics, Affiliated Stomatology Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University, Guangdong Engineering Research Center of Oral Restoration and Reconstruction, Guangzhou Key Laboratory of Basic and Applied Research of Oral Regenerative Medicine, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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- Department of Orthodontics, Affiliated Stomatology Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University, Guangdong Engineering Research Center of Oral Restoration and Reconstruction, Guangzhou Key Laboratory of Basic and Applied Research of Oral Regenerative Medicine, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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- Department of Orthodontics, Affiliated Stomatology Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University, Guangdong Engineering Research Center of Oral Restoration and Reconstruction, Guangzhou Key Laboratory of Basic and Applied Research of Oral Regenerative Medicine, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China.
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de Souza Reis A, de Mendonca Copello F, de Castro ACR, Cevidanes LHS, do Rego MV, Visconti MA, de Oliveira Ruellas AC. 3D analysis of maxillomandibular morphology in hyperdivergent and hypodivergent individuals: A cross-sectional study. Orthod Craniofac Res 2023; 26:687-694. [PMID: 37246594 PMCID: PMC10592316 DOI: 10.1111/ocr.12677] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/02/2022] [Revised: 04/28/2023] [Accepted: 05/10/2023] [Indexed: 05/30/2023]
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INTRODUCTION The aim of this cross-sectional study was to investigate maxillomandibular morphology in hyperdivergent and hypodivergent individuals, using 3D surface models generated by cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT). METHODS The sample consisted of 60 CBCTs (30 males, 30 females) patients aged 12-30 years, divided into two groups comprising hyperdivergent (≥35°) and hypodivergent (≤30°) individuals, according to the mandibular plane (MP) angle. Multiplanar reconstructions were used to mark the landmarks, and 3D surface models were created to evaluate structures of the maxillomandibular complex, including condyle, ramus, symphysis and palatal height. Intergroup comparisons were performed by independent t-test. Pearson's correlation test was used (P < .05) to evaluate the correlation of the MP angle with the angles and linear measurements of other structures. RESULTS Significant differences were found between the groups regarding condylar width, ramus height, condylar plus ramus height, mandibular length, gonial angle, palatal plane angle and palatal-mandibular angle. No differences (P > .05) were found for the condylar height, symphysis inclination angle or palatal height. Correlations (P < .05) were found between the MP angle and structures of the maxillomandibular complex. CONCLUSIONS Hyperdivergent (MP ≥ 35°) and hypodivergent (MP ≤ 30°) individuals present different skeletal morphology regarding condylar width, ramus height, condylar plus ramus height, mandibular length, gonial angle, palatal plane angle and palatal-mandibular angle. There is a significant correlation between MP angle and morphological structures such as condyle, ramus, symphysis, palatal plane angle and palatal-mandibular angle.
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- Alyson de Souza Reis
- Department of Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics, Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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- Department of Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics, Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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- Department of Pathology and Clinical Dentistry, Universidade Federal do Piaui, Teresina, Brazil
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- Department of Oral Pathology and Diagnosis, Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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Alkis HT, Pekince KA. Comparison of the asymmetry index determined on digital panoramic radiographic images and on posteroanterior cephalometric images: a retrospective cross-sectional study. J Orofac Orthop 2023; 84:244-250. [PMID: 36635560 DOI: 10.1007/s00056-022-00442-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/20/2022] [Accepted: 11/13/2022] [Indexed: 01/13/2023]
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OBJECTIVE The purpose of this study was to compare the asymmetry index determined on digital panoramic radiographic (PR) images and posteroanterior cephalometric (PACR) images. METHODS This study included 100 patients whose PR and PACR images were registered in a database. Condylar height, ramus height, and condylar height plus ramus height measurements were measured bilaterally. Condylar asymmetry, ramus asymmetry, and total asymmetry were evaluated. RESULTS There was a statistically significant difference between the right and left side for all measurements when evaluated on the PR and also on the PACR images (p < 0.01). When calculating the asymmetry index, the resulting condylar asymmetry and ramus asymmetry values did not show significant differences between PR and PACR images. On the other hand, only the presence of total asymmetry showed a statistically significant difference between techniques (p = 0.013). CONCLUSION Asymmetry indices can be reliably obtained from both PR and PACR images.
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- Humeyra Tercanli Alkis
- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology, School of Dentistry, University of Akdeniz, Antalya, Turkey
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology, School of Dentistry, University of Karabuk, Demir Çelik Campus, Karabuk, Turkey.
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Vespasiano V, Klop C, Mulder CS, Koolstra JH, Lobé NHJ, Beenen LFM, Nolte JW, Becking AG, Schreurs R, Maal TJJ, de Bakker BS. Normal variation of mandibular asymmetry in children. Orthod Craniofac Res 2023. [PMID: 36760175 DOI: 10.1111/ocr.12639] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/24/2022] [Revised: 01/11/2023] [Accepted: 02/05/2023] [Indexed: 02/11/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To explore the normal variation of asymmetry in mandibles of children in the age group of 1 to 12 years. MATERIALS AND METHODS The study group consisted of 92 cadaveric mandibles of children with a dental age of 1 to 12 years old in possession of ACTA (Academic Centre for Dentistry Amsterdam), Faculty of Dentistry, the Netherlands. 3D models of the mandibles were obtained from CT-scans and hemimandibular volumes of all mandibles were calculated. The condylar height, ramus height, mandibular body length and the gonial angle were bilaterally determined using a novel landmark-based method, and the degree of asymmetry was calculated. RESULTS No relationship was found between dental age and asymmetry of the studied parameters (P < .05). The highest degree of asymmetry was found in the ramus height, whereas the gonial angle presented the lowest degree of asymmetry. A positive correlation was found between the asymmetry of the hemimandibular volume vs the height of the ramus (P < .05) and the length of the mandibular body (P < .05). An inverse correlation was found between the asymmetry of the ramus height vs the condylar height (P < .05), mandibular body length (P < .05) and gonial angle (P < .05). CONCLUSIONS Mandibular asymmetries in children did occur (9.8% of the included mandibles presented with a relevant overall asymmetry of ≥3%) and were unrelated to age. The different segments of the mandible seem to compensate for each other, in order to maintain a functional equilibrium.
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- Valeria Vespasiano
- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Amsterdam University Medical Centers and Academic Centre for Dentistry Amsterdam (ACTA), University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Amsterdam University Medical Centers and Academic Centre for Dentistry Amsterdam (ACTA), University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Amsterdam University Medical Centers and Academic Centre for Dentistry Amsterdam (ACTA), University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Functional Anatomy, Academic Centre for Dentistry Amsterdam (ACTA), University of Amsterdam and Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Radiology and Nuclear Medicine, Amsterdam UMC (location AMC), University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Radiology and Nuclear Medicine, Amsterdam UMC (location AMC), University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Amsterdam University Medical Centers and Academic Centre for Dentistry Amsterdam (ACTA), University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Amsterdam University Medical Centers and Academic Centre for Dentistry Amsterdam (ACTA), University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Amsterdam University Medical Centers and Academic Centre for Dentistry Amsterdam (ACTA), AZ, Amsterdam, The Netherlands.,Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery 3D Lab, Radboud University Medical Centre Nijmegen, GA, Nijmegen, The Netherlands
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Amsterdam University Medical Centers and Academic Centre for Dentistry Amsterdam (ACTA), AZ, Amsterdam, The Netherlands.,Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery 3D Lab, Radboud University Medical Centre Nijmegen, GA, Nijmegen, The Netherlands
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- Department of Medical Biology, Section Clinical Anatomy & Embryology, Amsterdam UMC (location AMC), University of Amsterdam, AZ, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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Esfehani M, Tofangchiha M, Poorsayyah N, Rahimi H, Kholafazadeh S, Radfar S, Pagnoni F, Reda R, Testarelli L. Relationship between Posterior Permanent Dentition Pattern and Radiographic Changes of the Mandibular Condyle. Methods Protoc 2022; 5:mps5060097. [PMID: 36548139 PMCID: PMC9785119 DOI: 10.3390/mps5060097] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/27/2022] [Revised: 11/18/2022] [Accepted: 11/30/2022] [Indexed: 12/09/2022] Open
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This study assessed the relationship between posterior permanent dentition and radiographic changes of the mandibular condyle. This descriptive, cross-sectional study was conducted on 300 panoramic radiographs of patients over 40 years of age (188 females and 112 males). Panoramic radiographs were evaluated for condylar changes such as flattening, subcortical sclerosis, subcortical cyst, erosion, osteophytes, and generalized sclerosis. Presence of muscle pain and temporomandibular joint (TMJ) pain and sounds, and history of TMJ trauma were also assessed. The occlusal scheme of posterior teeth was analyzed according to the Eichner's index. The frequency of condylar changes was calculated in the right and left sides, and their association with posterior permanent dentition was analyzed by the Chi-square test (alpha = 0.05). The frequency of flattening, muscle pain, TMJ sounds, and erosion was 11.7%, 9.7%, 5.7%, and 3.7% in the right side, respectively. The frequency of flattening, muscle pain, erosion, and subcortical cyst was 12%, 9.3%, 5%, and 5% in the left side, respectively. The frequency of bilateral muscle pain, flattening, TMJ sounds, and TMJ pain was 18%, 16.7%, 11.7%, and 9.3%, respectively. Cases with TMJ trauma, generalized sclerosis, and osteophytes were few. According to the Eichner's index, most patients with condylar changes had classes A and B, and a smaller percentage had class C. No significant difference was noted between healthy individuals and those with condylar changes regarding dentition patterns. No relationship existed between condylar changes and posterior permanent dentition pattern.
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- Mahsa Esfehani
- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Medicine, School of Dentistry, Qazvin University of Medical Sciences, Qazvin 4199-15315, Iran
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology, Dental Caries Prevention Research Center, Qazvin University of Medical Sciences, Qazvin 4199-15315, Iran
- Correspondence: (M.T.); (R.R.)
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- Student Research Committee, Qazvin University of Medical Sciences, Qazvin 4199-15315, Iran
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- Department of Orthodontics, Dental Caries Prevention Research Center, Qazvin University of Medical Sciences, Qazvin 4199-15315, Iran
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- Department of Orthodontics, Dental Caries Prevention Research Center, Qazvin University of Medical Sciences, Qazvin 4199-15315, Iran
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- Department of Endodontics, Faculty of dentistry, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz 51666-14713, Iran
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Sciences, Sapienza University (University of Rome), 00161 Rome, Italy
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Sciences, Sapienza University (University of Rome), 00161 Rome, Italy
- Correspondence: (M.T.); (R.R.)
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Sciences, Sapienza University (University of Rome), 00161 Rome, Italy
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Chen J, Ning R, Lu Y. Effects of occlusal splint and exercise therapy, respectively, for the painful temporomandibular disorder in patients seeking for orthodontic treatment: a retrospective study. BMC Oral Health 2022; 22:527. [PMID: 36424568 PMCID: PMC9685899 DOI: 10.1186/s12903-022-02538-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/22/2022] [Accepted: 10/26/2022] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE To evaluate the effect of hard stabilization splints (HSS), counselling and exercise therapies, respectively, for the painful temporomandibular disorder (TMD) in patients seeking for orthodontic treatment through magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and clinical examination. MATERIALS AND METHODS Eighty-seven TMD patients were divided into two groups according to their therapies: the HSS group (n = 43) comprising of patients treated with HSS, counselling and masticatory muscle exercises; the control group (n = 44) comprising of patients treated with counselling and masticatory muscle exercises alone. All patients had orthodontic therapies after the first treatment phase. The joint pain and clicking of all patients were recorded via clinical examination. MRIs of HSS groups were taken before (T0), after the first phase (T1), and after the orthodontic treatment (T2). Parameters indicating the condyles and articular discs were evaluated. Clinical symptom (pain and clicking) changes among T0, T1 and T2 time point were detected in the two groups respectively. The significant differences between HSS and control groups, as well as between male and female were tested at T1 and T2. Position changes of condyles and discs in HSS group among T0, T1 and T2 were detected in male and female respectively. RESULTS After the first treatment phase, there was no difference in the decrease of facial pain between the two group, as well as between male and female in the two groups (P > 0.05). Clicking decreasing was not statistically significant. After the whole orthodontic periods, the TMJ pain relapsed in female of the control group, and the number of female's pain joints was more than male's (P < 0.05). In the HSS group, the posterosuperior movements of discs and the anteroposterior movements of condyles were recorded in closing position (P < 0.05). After the whole orthodontic periods, female's disc-condyle angles increased, the discs to HRP distance decreased and condyles to VRP distance increased when compared with the data of T1 (P < 0.05). CONCLUSIONS For the orthodontic patients with painful TMD, HSS combined with counselling and exercise therapies before orthodontic treatment could provide pain relief. HSS is helpful to improve the position and relation of discs and condyles. In addition, male's prognosis is better than female's in terms of stability.
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- Junjie Chen
- grid.216417.70000 0001 0379 7164Department of Orthodontics, Xiangya Stomatological Hospital & Xiangya School of Stomatology, Hunan Clinical Research Center of Oral Major Diseases and Oral Health, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan Province China
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- grid.216417.70000 0001 0379 7164Department of Orthodontics, Third Xiangya Hospital & Xiangya School of Medicine, Central South University, Changsha, 410008 Hunan China
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- grid.216417.70000 0001 0379 7164Department of Orthodontics, Xiangya Stomatological Hospital & Xiangya School of Stomatology, Hunan Clinical Research Center of Oral Major Diseases and Oral Health, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan Province China
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Condylar Asymmetry in Children with Unilateral Posterior Crossbite Malocclusion: A Comparative Cross-Sectional Study. CHILDREN (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2022; 9:children9111772. [PMID: 36421221 PMCID: PMC9688623 DOI: 10.3390/children9111772] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/15/2022] [Revised: 11/12/2022] [Accepted: 11/14/2022] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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Unilateral posterior crossbite (UXB) is a common, severely asymmetric malocclusion, characterized by maxillary hypoplasia and masticatory dysfunction. The aim of this research is to evaluate the asymmetry of mandibular condyles and rami in children with UXB. This comparative cross-sectional study included 33 children with UXB (girls = 15, boys = 18; mean age ± SD = 8.0 ± 1.3 years.months]) and 33 age- and gender-matched controls (girls = 15, boys = 18; mean age ± SD = 8.4 ± 1.3 years.months]). Pre-treatment OPGs were analyzed by comparing the height of condyles and rami between the sides using the method by Habets et al. (1988); the result was considered significant if the degree of asymmetry was >6%. Children with UXB showed a significantly increased asymmetry of mandibular condyles (mean ± SD = 10.7% ± 9, p < 0.001), but not of rami (mean ± SD = 1.9% ± 2.3), compared to controls. The rami did not show significant asymmetry in either group. The presence of an increased condylar asymmetry index in a developing patient with unilateral posterior crossbite is a sign of altered skeletal growth and should be considered in the diagnostic process and treatment plan.
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Sofyanti E, Auerkari EI, Boel T, Soegiharto BM. Vertical Mandibular and Trunk Symmetry in Indonesian Orthodontic Patients. PESQUISA BRASILEIRA EM ODONTOPEDIATRIA E CLÍNICA INTEGRADA 2021. [DOI: 10.1590/pboci.2021.066] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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Ouni I, Ammar S, Charfeddine A, Chouchen F, Mansour L. Evaluation of condylar changes in relation to various malocclusions: A systematic review. SAUDI JOURNAL OF ORAL SCIENCES 2021. [DOI: 10.4103/sjoralsci.sjoralsci_25_21] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022] Open
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Torres D, Lopes J, Magno MB, Cople Maia L, Normando D, Leão PB. Effects of rapid maxillary expansion on temporomandibular joints. Angle Orthod 2020; 90:442-456. [PMID: 33378434 PMCID: PMC8032308 DOI: 10.2319/080619-517.1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/01/2019] [Accepted: 11/01/2019] [Indexed: 12/31/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE To evaluate the impact of rapid maxillary expansion (RME) on the condylar position, disc joint, joint space, and interarticular relationship in growing patients. MATERIALS AND METHODS A systematic search was performed in nine databases. The clinical studies selected included those with pre- and post-magnetic resonance, conventional computed tomography or cone beam tomography in growing patients. Risk of bias assessment was performed using the Cochrane Collaboration tool for controlled clinical studies and National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) Quality Assessment for Before-After Studies With No Control Group. RESULTS Initially, 4303 records were identified. Only eight studies fulfilled the criteria and were included in the qualitative analysis. Of those, two were controlled clinical studies with a risk of uncertain to high bias. The remaining papers had a low to moderate risk of bias. Results showed that RME in children and adolescents promoted the following: remodeling in the head and or condylar branch, changes in condylar position and joint space, maintenance of improved symmetry between the condyles, and no ability to modify the position or shape of the articular disc. CONCLUSIONS RME in growing patients is able, in the short term, to modify the condyle-fossa relationship but does not change the position or shape of the articular disc. The intercondylar symmetric relationship is maintained or improved. Although the NHLBI score shows low to moderate risk of bias, the clinical relevance of these review findings is limited by Cochrane and Grades of Recommendation, Assessment, Development and Evaluation scores.
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Mendoza LV, Bellot-Arcís C, Montiel-Company JM, García-Sanz V, Almerich-Silla JM, Paredes-Gallardo V. Linear and Volumetric Mandibular Asymmetries in Adult Patients With Different Skeletal Classes and Vertical Patterns: A Cone-Beam Computed Tomography Study. Sci Rep 2018; 8:12319. [PMID: 30120301 PMCID: PMC6098024 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-018-30270-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/24/2018] [Accepted: 07/25/2018] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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This study aimed to quantify the height of the mandibular condyle and ramus, condylar volume, and the asymmetry index in adult patients of different sex, skeletal class and vertical pattern using Cone-Beam Computed Tomography (CBCT), and to determine whether there were differences between these groups. The study used CBCT scans of 159 patients with a mean age of 32.32 ± 8.31 years. InVivoDental® software was used to perform both linear (condylar, ramal, and total height) and condylar volume measurements. Linear and volumetric asymmetries were calculated. There were not significant differences between right and left sides. The mean value obtained for condyle height was 7.27 mm, ramus height 42.3 mm, total height 49.6 mm and condyle volume 1907.1 mm3, with significant differences between men and women. Significantly higher values were found for condylar volume in hypodivergent patterns (p = 0.001) and for the asymmetry index of the condylar volume in Class II patients (p < 0.05). The prevalence of relevant asymmetry was high for condyle height and volume (73.1% y 75.6% respectively). Higher height and volume values were found among men, Class III, and hypodivergent patients. Linear and volumetric asymmetries were more prevalent among men, Class III and hyperdivergent patterns.
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- Luz Victoria Mendoza
- Department of Orthodontics, Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, University of Valencia, Valencia, Spain
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- Department of Orthodontics, Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, University of Valencia, Valencia, Spain
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- Department of Preventive Dentistry, Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, University of Valencia, Valencia, Spain.
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- Department of Orthodontics, Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, University of Valencia, Valencia, Spain
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- Department of Preventive Dentistry, Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, University of Valencia, Valencia, Spain
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- Department of Orthodontics, Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, University of Valencia, Valencia, Spain
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Lim YS, Chung DH, Lee JW, Lee SM. Reliability and validity of mandibular posterior vertical asymmetry index in panoramic radiography compared with cone-beam computed tomography. Am J Orthod Dentofacial Orthop 2018; 153:558-567. [PMID: 29602348 DOI: 10.1016/j.ajodo.2017.08.019] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/01/2016] [Revised: 08/01/2017] [Accepted: 08/01/2017] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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INTRODUCTION The purposes of this study were to compare the asymmetry index using panoramic radiography and cone-beam computed tomography for detecting mandibular posterior asymmetry and to evaluate the diagnostic value of the asymmetry index on panoramic radiography. METHODS A total of 43 patients were included in this study. Ten mandibular posterior distances were measured using panoramic radiography and cone-beam computed tomography, and 10 asymmetry index values were calculated. The reliability of each asymmetry index was assessed. For evaluating validity of each asymmetry index using panoramic radiography, the paired t test and the Bland-Altman analysis were used. The accuracy of the asymmetry index and the area under the curve of receiver operator characteristic were calculated. RESULTS The asymmetry index of total ramal height showed good reliability (ICC, >0.888). In condylar height 1, specificity and negative predictive value were low (0.08 and 0.17, respectively), 95% limits of agreement were ±17.9%, and area under the curve was 0.484. In total, ramal height accuracy was 0.86, and areas under the curve were 0.926 to 0.957. CONCLUSIONS For detecting asymmetry of the condyle region, the asymmetry index using panoramic radiography had little diagnostic value, and we recommend using cone-beam computed tomography images. However, the asymmetry index for total ramal height showed good reliability and relatively higher validity, and its diagnostic value was excellent.
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- Young-Sub Lim
- Department of Orthodontics, Graduate School of Dentistry, Dankook University, Cheonan, Korea
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- Department of Orthodontics, Graduate School of Dentistry, Dankook University, Cheonan, Korea.
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- Department of Orthodontics, Graduate School of Dentistry, Dankook University, Cheonan, Korea
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- Department of Orthodontics, Graduate School of Dentistry, Dankook University, Cheonan, Korea
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Ultra-low frequency transcutaneous electric nerve stimulation does not affect the centric relation registration. Cranio 2017; 36:19-28. [DOI: 10.1080/08869634.2016.1278107] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/26/2023]
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Celik S, Celikoglu M, Buyuk SK, Sekerci AE. Mandibular vertical asymmetry in adult orthodontic patients with different vertical growth patterns: A cone beam computed tomography study. Angle Orthod 2016; 86:271-277. [PMID: 26065465 PMCID: PMC8603629 DOI: 10.2319/030515-135.1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/01/2015] [Accepted: 05/01/2015] [Indexed: 11/11/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVE To evaluate condylar and ramal vertical asymmetry in adult orthodontic patients with different vertical growth patterns and a clinically normal sagittal skeletal pattern using cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT). MATERIALS AND METHODS The study sample consisted of 101 adult orthodontic patients (48 men and 53 women) divided into three groups according to their vertical growth patterns: high- (33 patients; mean age, 25.06 ± 6.05 years), low- (34 patients; mean age, 24.88 ± 5.22 years), and normal-angle (34 patients; mean age, 24.14 ± 4.26 years) groups. Condylar, ramal, condylar plus ramal height, and index measurements were performed using CBCT images and analyzed using one-way analysis of variance and post hoc Tukey tests. RESULTS There was no statistically significant difference in height measurements between right and left sides in each group, except a slight difference of approximately 0.5 mm for condylar height (CH) in the low-angle group (P < .05). No statistically significant gender differences were found for the values (P > .05). In the high-angle group, the ramal height (RH) and condylar plus ramal height (CH + RH) on both sides were found to be less than those of the low- (P < .001) and normal-angle groups (P < .017 and P > .017, respectively), and the asymmetry index values were slightly higher than those of the low- and normal-angle groups (P > .05). CONCLUSIONS The high-angle group showed statistically significantly smaller values of RH and CH + RH on both sides and statistically insignificantly higher asymmetry index values than the low- and normal-angle groups.
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- Salih Celik
- Assistant Professor, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Faculty of Dentistry, Akdeniz University, Antalya, Turkey
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- Associate Professor, Department of Orthodontics, Faculty of Dentistry, Akdeniz University, Antalya, Turkey
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- Assistant Professor, Department of Orthodontics, Faculty of Dentistry, Ordu University, Ordu, Turkey
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- Assistant Professor, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology, Faculty of Dentistry, Erciyes University, Kayseri, Turkey
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Iodice G, Danzi G, Cimino R, Paduano S, Michelotti A. Association between posterior crossbite, skeletal, and muscle asymmetry: a systematic review. Eur J Orthod 2016; 38:638-651. [DOI: 10.1093/ejo/cjw003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 33] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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The relationship between Angle type of occlusion and recorded Bennett angle values. J Prosthet Dent 2016; 115:729-35. [PMID: 26794699 DOI: 10.1016/j.prosdent.2015.11.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/19/2015] [Revised: 11/17/2015] [Accepted: 11/17/2015] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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STATEMENT OF PROBLEM The Bennett angle can be an important parameter to accurately record and program into an articulator during restorative procedures. Few data exist regarding the impact and association of a patient's occlusion types on their recorded Bennett angle values. PURPOSE The purpose of this in vivo study was to investigate the effect of occlusion type on recorded Bennett angle values. MATERIAL AND METHODS This study included 98 participants (26.0 ±5.2 years) divided into 4 study groups: Angle class I; Angle class II, division 1; Angle class II, division 2; Angle class III. All recordings were obtained using an ultrasound mandibular recording device with 6 degrees of freedom and a clutch was attached to the mandible. On each participant, 3 protrusive, 3 left laterotrusive, and 3 right laterotrusive movements were recorded. The recording device's software automatically calculated Bennett angle for each participant's left and right mandibular fossae and the data were statistically analyzed. RESULTS One-way ANOVA did not show significant differences among different Angle classes of occlusion for the Bennett angle values. The average Bennett angle value for all participants was 7.7 degrees. CONCLUSIONS The results of this study suggest that different Angle occlusion classifications do not appear to have an impact on recorded Bennett angle values. The average Bennett angle value in this study was found to be approximately 8 degrees. This information should be considered when programming average values into an articulator with respect to desired negative error (shorter cusp) during restoration fabrication.
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Al Taki A, Ahmed MH, Ghani HA, Al Kaddah F. Impact of different malocclusion types on the vertical mandibular asymmetry in young adult sample. Eur J Dent 2015; 9:373-377. [PMID: 26430365 PMCID: PMC4569988 DOI: 10.4103/1305-7456.163233] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/14/2022] Open
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Objective: The aim of this study was to investigate the vertical mandibular asymmetry in a group of adult patients with different types of malocclusions, based on Angle's dental classification. Materials and Methods: A sample of 102 patients (age range 19–28) who went for routine orthodontic treatment in the institution were divided into four groups: Class I, 26 patients; Class II/1, 30 patients; Class III, 23 patients; and control group (CG) with normal occlusion, 23 patients. Condylar asymmetry index (CAI), ramal asymmetry index (RAI), condylar-plus-ramal asymmetry index values were measured for all patients on panoramic radiographs. Data were analyzed using Kruskal–Wallis and Mann–Whitney U-test at the 95% confidence level (P < 0.05). Results: The results of the analysis showed that different occlusal types significantly affected the vertical symmetry of the mandible at the condylar level. Class I and Class II/1 malocclusion groups showed a significant difference in CAI values relative to the CG (P < 0.05, P < 0.001). No statistically significant difference was found between the CG and Class III malocclusion group (P > 0.05). Comparisons between Class II/1 and Class I malocclusions revealed a significant difference in CAI values (P < 0.01). Conclusions: Both Class II/1 and Class I malocclusions patients had significantly higher CAI values compared to CG and Class III group. CAI value was significantly higher in Class II/1 malocclusion compared to Class I malocclusion. Both these malocclusions could act as a predisposing factor for having asymmetric condyles if left untreated.
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- Amjad Al Taki
- Orthodontist, Private Practice, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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