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Du B, Lin Y, Ji M, Yang Q, Jiang J, Wang F, Wang X, Tan J, Jia R, Li J. Effects of exposure length, cortical and trabecular bone contact areas on primary stability of infrazygomatic crest mini-screws at different insertion angles. BMC Oral Health 2024; 24:924. [PMID: 39123162 PMCID: PMC11316306 DOI: 10.1186/s12903-024-04626-7] [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: 01/22/2024] [Accepted: 07/17/2024] [Indexed: 08/12/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND The infrazygomatic crest mini-screw has been widely used, but the biomechanical performance of mini-screws at different insertion angles is still uncertain. The aim of this study was to analyse the primary stability of infrazygomatic crest mini-screws at different angles and to explore the effects of the exposure length (EL), screw-cortical bone contact area (SCA), and screw-trabecular bone contact area (STA) on this primary stability. METHODS Ninety synthetic bones were assigned to nine groups to insert mini-screws at the cross-combined angles in the occlusogingival and mesiodistal directions. SCA, STA, EL, and lateral pull-out strength (LPS) were measured, and their relationships were analysed. Twelve mini-screws were then inserted at the optimal and poor angulations into the maxillae from six fresh cadaver heads, and the same biomechanical metrics were measured for validation. RESULTS In the synthetic-bone test, the LPS, SCA, STA, and EL had significant correlations with the angle in the occlusogingival direction (rLPS = 0.886, rSCA = -0.946, rSTA = 0.911, and rEL= -0.731; all P < 0.001). In the cadaver-validation test, significant differences were noted in the LPS (P = 0.011), SCA (P = 0.020), STA (P = 0.004), and EL (P = 0.001) between the poor and optimal angulations in the occlusogingival direction. The STA had positive correlations with LPS (rs = 0.245 [synthetic-bone test] and r = 0.720 [cadaver-validation test]; both P < 0.05). CONCLUSIONS The primary stability of the infrazygomatic crest mini-screw was correlated with occlusogingival angulations. The STA significantly affected the primary stability of the infrazygomatic crest mini-screw, but the SCA and EL did not.
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- Bingran Du
- Department of Stomatology, Shunde Hospital, Southern Medical University (The First People's Hospital of Shunde, Foshan), Foshan, Guangdong, 528308, China
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- Department of Stomatology, Shunde Hospital, Southern Medical University (The First People's Hospital of Shunde, Foshan), Foshan, Guangdong, 528308, China
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- Stomatological Hospital, School of Stomatology, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, 510515, China
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- Department of Ultrasound, The Shenzhen Second People's Hospital, Shenzhen, 518035, China
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- Department of Anatomy, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Digital Medicine and Biomechanics, Guangdong Engineering Research Center for Translation of Medical 3D Printing Application, National Virtual and Reality Experimental Education Center for Medical Morphology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, 510515, China
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- Department of Anatomy, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Digital Medicine and Biomechanics, Guangdong Engineering Research Center for Translation of Medical 3D Printing Application, National Virtual and Reality Experimental Education Center for Medical Morphology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, 510515, China
- The Department of Anatomy, Nanchang Medical College, Nanchang, 330052, China
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- The Department of Stomatology, The Seventh Affiliated Hospital, Southern Medical University, Foshan, Guangdong, 528244, China
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- Department of Anatomy, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Digital Medicine and Biomechanics, Guangdong Engineering Research Center for Translation of Medical 3D Printing Application, National Virtual and Reality Experimental Education Center for Medical Morphology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, 510515, China
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- Department of Anatomy, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Digital Medicine and Biomechanics, Guangdong Engineering Research Center for Translation of Medical 3D Printing Application, National Virtual and Reality Experimental Education Center for Medical Morphology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, 510515, China
- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Guangdong Provincial People's Hospital, Guangdong Academy of Medical Sciences, Southern Medical University, No. 106 Zhongshan Road II, Guangzhou, 510080, P. R. China
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- Department of Anatomy, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Digital Medicine and Biomechanics, Guangdong Engineering Research Center for Translation of Medical 3D Printing Application, National Virtual and Reality Experimental Education Center for Medical Morphology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, 510515, China.
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Baghel S, Kujur AR, Gopal BV, Kumari J, Gupta AK, Singh VK. Evaluation of bone thickness at infra-zygomatic crest region compared with cervical vertebrae maturation index. Bioinformation 2024; 20:630-633. [PMID: 39131532 PMCID: PMC11312314 DOI: 10.6026/973206300200630] [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: 06/01/2024] [Revised: 06/30/2024] [Accepted: 06/30/2024] [Indexed: 08/13/2024] Open
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Orthodontists should know variation in thickness of infrazygomatic crest region according to maturation status of patients. Therefore, it is of interest to evaluate the thickness of bone at infrazygomatic crest region and to correlate the thickness of bone with cervical vertebrae maturation index (CVMI) incorporating CBCT.A retrospective analysis of 120 patients' CBCT scans60 of them male and 60 female-was carried out. The thickness of the bone was determined at five locations. Using CBCT, the cervical vertebral maturation was created and the Hassel-Farmann index was used for analysis. A lone researcher conducted all of the measurements. Bone thickness of infrazygomatic arch at all five locations was found to increase as the maturation stage progressed from initiation stage to maturation stage. Then there was decrease in the bone thickness in completion stages compared to maturation stage. The thickness of bone at infrazygomatic arch is significantly correlated with CVM stages as determined by CBCT.
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- Shabdika Baghel
- Department of Orthodontics & Dentofacial Orthopedics, Sri Aurobindo College of Dentistry, Indore, M.P., India
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- Department of Orthodontics & Dentofacial Orthopedics, Vananchal Dental College, Farathiya Garhwa, Jharkhand, India
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- Department of Orthodontics & Dentofacial Orthopedics, Vananchal Dental College, Farathiya Garhwa, Jharkhand, India
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- Department of Orthodontics & Dentofacial Orthopedics, Vananchal Dental College, Farathiya Garhwa, Jharkhand, India
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- Department of Orthodontics & Dentofacial Orthopedics, Vananchal Dental College, Farathiya Garhwa, Jharkhand, India
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- Department of Orthodontics & Dentofacial Orthopedics, Vananchal Dental College, Farathiya Garhwa, Jharkhand, India
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Tarigan SHP, Sufarnap E, Bahirrah S. The Orthodontic Mini-Implants Failures Based on Patient Outcomes: Systematic Review. Eur J Dent 2024; 18:417-429. [PMID: 37848073 PMCID: PMC11132791 DOI: 10.1055/s-0043-1772249] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/19/2023] Open
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Anchorage is a challenge and essential issue for an orthodontist in determining the success of orthodontic treatment. Orthodontic anchorage is defined as resistance to unwanted tooth movement. Mini-implant is one of the devices that can be used as an anchor in orthodontic treatment. Many cases have reported successful treatment using mini-implant, but there are cases where mini-implants may fail. Failure of mini-implants can affect orthodontic treatment, and it is known that several factors may lead to mini-implant loss in orthodontic treatment. This systematic review aimed to determine the factors influencing mini-implant failure in orthodontic treatment. Articles were selected from electronic databases (PubMed, Google Scholar, The Cochrane Library, ScienceDirect) from January 2015 until 2023 according to the PRISMA method (Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analysis) under the PEOS (Population-Exposure-Outcome-StudyType) framework questions for systematic review. The study was registered in the International Prospective Register of Systematic Reviews (PROSPERO) database (CRD42022337684). All data collected were in English, and filtering was done by eliminating duplicate data, meta-analysis, case reports, case series, mini-reviews, and animal studies. The analysis was further divided into three groups, that is, patient-related, implant-related, and operator-related and operator-related (A graphical abstract provided as a Supplementary information [available in the online version]). Twenty-one articles were identified according to the inclusion criteria in the form of retrospective, prospective, in vivo, and randomized controlled trial studies. Mini-implant failures due to patient-related showed six etiological factors, failures due to implant-related had eight etiological factors, and only one factor was operator-related, which may lead to mini-implant failure. The data was extracted without a computerized system and only in English. Mini-implant failure can be caused by many factors; we could not accuse one major factor as a cause. However, the quality or condition of the bones and oral hygiene are factors that play a significant role in obtaining the stability of implants. Mini-implant failure is highly influenced by poor oral hygiene and peri-implant inflammation. Comprehensive diagnostic prior to mini-implant insertion should be appropriately considered. This systematic review describes several factors that can influence mini-implant failure, divided into three groups: patient-related, implant-related, and operator-related (A graphical abstract provided as a Supplementary information [available in the online version]).
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- Orthodontic Department, Faculty of Dentistry, Universitas Sumatera Utara, Medan, North Sumatera, Indonesia
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- Orthodontic Department, Faculty of Dentistry, Universitas Sumatera Utara, Medan, North Sumatera, Indonesia
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Vishnani R, Gilani R, Singh S, Rathi S, Kathade A. Mini-Screw-Assisted Orthodontic Retraction of Class I Malocclusion in a Bimaxillary Protrusion Patient Using Sliding Mechanics: A Case Report. Cureus 2024; 16:e57665. [PMID: 38707159 PMCID: PMC11070212 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.57665] [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: 03/07/2024] [Accepted: 04/05/2024] [Indexed: 05/07/2024] Open
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A condition known as bimaxillary protrusion occurs when the front teeth protrude due to the forward positioning of the lower and upper jaws. Temporary anchorage devices (TADs) are utilized to provide anchorage and facilitate the controlled retraction of maxillary and mandibular protruding teeth, helping to correct the patient's bite and facial aesthetics. A 27-year-old female with bimaxillary protrusion reported to the Department of Orthodontics. On examination, the facial profile of the patient was convex. The clinical FMA was high. With a deep mentolabial sulcus and an acute nasolabial angle, lips were potentially competent. An intraoral examination revealed proclined incisors with spacing in the maxillary arch and proclined anterior teeth in the mandibular arch. Space closure was done using sliding mechanics with direct anchorage from a mini-screw after the extraction of all four first premolars. There was a significant improvement in the patient's profile posttreatment.
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- Rozina Vishnani
- Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Sharad Pawar Dental College and Hospital, Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education & Research, Wardha, IND
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- Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopaedics, Sharad Pawar Dental College and Hospital, Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education & Research, Wardha, IND
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- Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopaedics, Sharad Pawar Dental College and Hospital, Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education & Research, Wardha, IND
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- Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopaedics, Sharad Pawar Dental College and Hospital, Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education & Research, Wardha, IND
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- Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopaedics, Sharad Pawar Dental College and Hospital, Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education & Research, Wardha, IND
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de Almeida MR. Current status of the biomechanics of extra-alveolar miniscrews. J World Fed Orthod 2024; 13:25-37. [PMID: 38155064 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejwf.2023.12.002] [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: 11/11/2023] [Revised: 11/27/2023] [Accepted: 12/04/2023] [Indexed: 12/30/2023]
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Temporary skeletal anchorage devices such as miniscrews are frequently used nowadays. Compared to miniplates, miniscrews are much less expensive and technically easier to place and remove; they are popular and can be easily placed by an orthodontist. Extra-alveolar miniscrews offer benefits compared to inter-radicular miniscrews, such as reduced risk of root damage and the lack of interference with the mesiodistal tooth movement. They are particularly useful for addressing anchorage loss issues and enabling specific tooth movements such as total arch maxillary and mandibular retraction, posterior distalization, molar protraction, molar intrusion, occlusal plane control, and midline correction. The present paper discusses the current biomechanics principles related to the use of extra-alveolar miniscrews placed in the infrazygomatic and mandibular buccal shelf.
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- Marcio Rodrigues de Almeida
- Department of Orthodontics, University of North Parana, Av José Vicente Aiello, 7-70, Bauru-SP, Londrina, Paraná 17053-082, Brazil.
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Baxi S, Bhatia V, Tripathi A, Prasad Dubey M, Kumar P, Mapare S. Temporary Anchorage Devices. Cureus 2023; 15:e44514. [PMID: 37790041 PMCID: PMC10544606 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.44514] [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: 07/22/2023] [Accepted: 08/29/2023] [Indexed: 10/05/2023] Open
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Reaction to the force application is observed in the clinical scenarios as anchorage loss, which is the unwanted movement of the teeth. A plethora of approaches have been developed over time in orthodontics to overcome anchorage loss. These approaches are termed anchorage reinforcement procedures. Anchorage loss refers to the unintended movement or shifting of teeth that are intended to remain stable and serve as anchoring points during orthodontic treatment. This loss of stability can occur in various dimensions, including horizontal, vertical, or transverse, and can result in undesired changes to the overall positioning and alignment of teeth. Anchorage can be termed as conventional intraoral anchorage which usually leads to significant anchorage loss. The conventional extraoral anchorage such as headgear suffers from the issue of compliance.
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- Shalabh Baxi
- Department of Orthodontics, Government Dental College, Raipur, Raipur, IND
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- Department of Orthodontics, Government College of Dentistry, Indore, IND
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- Department of Orthodontics, Saraswati-Dhanwantari Dental College and Hospital, Parbhani, IND
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- Department of Orthodontics, Guru Gobind Singh College of Dental Sciences and Research Centre, Burhanpur, IND
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- Department of Oral Pathology and Microbiology, Government College of Dentistry, Indore, IND
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- Department of Orthodontics, Dr. Hedgewar Smruti Rugna Seva Mandal's Dental College and Hospital, Hingoli, IND
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Stasiak M, Adamska P. Should Cone-Beam Computed Tomography Be Performed Prior to Orthodontic Miniscrew Placement in the Infrazygomatic Crest Area?-A Systematic Review. Biomedicines 2023; 11:2389. [PMID: 37760830 PMCID: PMC10525960 DOI: 10.3390/biomedicines11092389] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/04/2023] [Revised: 08/20/2023] [Accepted: 08/24/2023] [Indexed: 09/29/2023] Open
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There is no unequivocal scientific consensus for the temporary anchorage device (TAD) positioning in the infrazygomatic crest area (IZC). The two principal aims of this systematic review were to assess bone availability in the IZC and to establish both the target site and the need for cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) prior to miniscrew placement. The study was performed following PRISMA guidelines (PROSPERO: CRD42023411650). The inclusion criteria were: at least 10 patients, three-dimensional radiological examination, and IZC assessment for the TAD placement. ROBINS-I tool and Newcastle-Ottawa Scale were used for quality evaluation. No funding was obtained. The study was based on the information coming from: PubMed, Google Scholar, Web of Science Core Collection, MDPI, Wiley, and Cochrane Libraries. The last search was carried out on 1 August 2023. Fourteen studies were identified for analysis. A narrative synthesis was performed to synthesize the findings of the different studies. Unfortunately, it is not possible to establish the generally recommended target site for IZC TAD placement. The reasons for this are the following: heterogeneity of available studies, inconsistent results, and significant risk of bias. The high variability of bone measurements and the lack of reliable predictors of bone availability justify the use of CBCT for TAD trajectory planning. There is a need for more high-quality studies aiming three-dimensional bone analysis of the IZC.
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- Marcin Stasiak
- Division of Orthodontics, Faculty of Medicine, Medical University of Gdańsk, Aleja Zwycięstwa 42c, 80-210 Gdańsk, Poland
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- University Dental Center, Medical University of Gdańsk, Dębowa 1a Street, 80-204 Gdańsk, Poland
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Gill G, Shashidhar K, Kuttappa M, Kushalappa P B D, Sivamurthy G, Mallick S. Failure rates and factors associated with infrazygomatic crestal orthodontic implants - A prospective study. J Oral Biol Craniofac Res 2023; 13:283-289. [PMID: 36880016 PMCID: PMC9984842 DOI: 10.1016/j.jobcr.2023.02.010] [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: 04/13/2022] [Revised: 01/29/2023] [Accepted: 02/17/2023] [Indexed: 02/27/2023] Open
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Objective Infrazygomatic crestal (IZC) implants have gained increased popularity over the past few years. Hardly any studies have been done to assess the rate and reasons for failure of IZCs. This prospective study was planned and designed with the primary objective of assessing the rate of failure of bone-screws (BS) placed in the infrazygomatic crest. In continuation, the secondary objective was to assess the factors that were associated with the failure. Materials and methods The study was carried out by taking a detailed case history, (age, gender, vertical skeletal pattern, medical history), photographic records, radiographs, and clinical examination of a total of 32 randomly selected. patients of south indian origin who required infrazygomatic implants bilaterally as the choice of anchorage conservation to retract their incisors. All selected subjects were required to take a PA Cephalogram after the implant placement. The age of the patients ranged from 18 to 33 with an average age of 25 years. The patient log was maintained which included the treatment mechanics, status of oral hygiene, stability of implants, time of loading of the implant, presence of inflammation and time of failure of implant. The angulation of implant was measured on a digital PA cephalogram using Nemoceph software. These parameters were examined to evaluate independent and dependent variables using the Chi-Square test and Fischer's exact test. Result A failure rate 28.1% for IZC placed in the infrazygomatic crest region was observed. Patients with a high mandibular plane angle, poor oral hygiene, immediately loaded implant, peri-implantitis, and severe clinical mobility showed higher failure rates. Variables such as age, gender, sagittal skeletal pattern, length of the implant, type of movement, occluso-gingival position, method of force application, and angle of placement were not significantly associated with implant failure. Conclusion Oral hygiene and peri-screw inflammation must be controlled to minimize the failure of bone screws placed in the infrazygomatic crest region. Loading of the implant should be done after a latent period of two weeks. A higher failure rate was observed in patients with vertical growth pattern.
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- Gauri Gill
- Gills Multispecialty Dental Solutions, Chandigarh, India
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- Department of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthodontics, NITTE Deemed to Be University, AB Shetty Memorial Institute of Dental Sciences, Mangalore, Karnataka, India
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- Department of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthodontics, NITTE Deemed to Be University, AB Shetty Memorial Institute of Dental Sciences, Mangalore, Karnataka, India
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- Department of Dentistry, Kodagu Institute of Medical Sciences, Madikeri, Karnataka, India
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- Dr Soham's Dental Clinic, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
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Migliorati M, Drago S, Pozzan L, Contardo L. Does the planned minsicrew position reflect the achieved one? A clinical study on the reliability of guided minsicrew insertion using lateral cephalogram and maxillary stereolithography file for planning. Am J Orthod Dentofacial Orthop 2022; 162:e312-e318. [PMID: 36192323 DOI: 10.1016/j.ajodo.2022.08.017] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/01/2022] [Revised: 08/01/2022] [Accepted: 08/01/2022] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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INTRODUCTION The anterior area of the palate is widely used as an insertion site for orthodontic miniscrews. These temporary anchorage devices can be placed either directly or using an insertion guide, and various kinds of digital planning and guides are currently available. This study aimed to verify if the guided procedure can guarantee the correct position of the miniscrews on the patient compared with the digital project. METHODS Twenty-five consecutively treated patients were included in the study. Angular and linear displacements of the miniscrews were evaluated among 3 groups: the planned position, the model position, and the achieved position. RESULTS The median achieved angle between 2 digitally planned screws was 6.22° (interquartile range: 4.35°, 9.08°) and the difference between the angles in the planning and the achievement groups was significant (P <0.001). Lateral and vertical differences were also found among the 3 groups. CONCLUSIONS Results show that the examined workflow is clinically efficient. Differences between the digitally planned position of the orthodontic miniscrews, the control position, and the achieved position were detected both for angular and linear measurements but were not clinically significant.
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- Marco Migliorati
- Department of Orthodontics, School of Dentistry, University of Genova, Genova, Italy.
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- Department of Orthodontics, School of Dentistry, University of Genova, Genova, Italy
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- Department of Medical, Surgical and Health Sciences, University of Trieste, Trieste, Italy
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- Department of Medical, Surgical and Health Sciences, University of Trieste, Trieste, Italy
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Roberts WE, Chang CH, Chen J, Brezniak N, Yadav S. Integrating skeletal anchorage into fixed and aligner biomechanics. J World Fed Orthod 2022; 11:95-106. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ejwf.2022.04.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/08/2022] [Accepted: 04/08/2022] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Maxillary Skeletal Expansion with Monocortical and Bicortical Miniscrew Anchorage: A 3D Finite Element Study. APPLIED SCIENCES-BASEL 2022. [DOI: 10.3390/app12094621] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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The aim of the present study is to use a 3D finite element analysis to investigate and compare the transverse displacement and stress distribution between stainless steel miniscrews and titanium alloy miniscrews used for monocortical and bicortical anchorage during miniscrew-assisted rapid maxillary expansions. Skull models were constructed to depict expansion after and before midpalatal suture opening at varying miniscrew insertion depths in four clinical scenarios: monocortical, monocortical deepening, bicortical, and bicortical deepening. Finite element analyses of miniscrew properties, including transverse displacement and von Mises stress distribution, were performed for each clinical scenario. Peri-implant stress was lesser in both bicortical anchorage models compared to both monocortical models. Transverse displacement in the coronal and axial planes was also greater and more parallel in both bicortical models compared to both monocortical models. Transverse displacement and peri-implant stress did not significantly differ between monocortical and monocortical deepening models or between bicortical and bicortical deepening models. From a biomechanical perspective, the bicortical deepening miniscrew anchorage is preferable to monocortical and monocortical deepening anchorage, because bicortical anchorage induces less stress on the peri-implant bone. Consequently, bicortical deepening anchorage should be considered the preferred option in challenging clinical scenarios in which strong anchorage is required for maxillary skeletal expansion.
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Comparison of zygoma plates and infrazygomatic crest miniscrews used open bite treatment: A 3-dimensional finite element study. Am J Orthod Dentofacial Orthop 2022; 161:e466-e474. [PMID: 35177297 DOI: 10.1016/j.ajodo.2022.01.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/01/2021] [Revised: 01/01/2022] [Accepted: 01/01/2022] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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INTRODUCTION This study aimed to evaluate infrazygomatic crest (IZC) miniscrews, which represent a new approach to maxillary posterior tooth intrusion and extra-alveolar skeletal anchorage, using 3-dimensional finite element stress analysis to predict the clinical usability instead of zygoma plates. METHODS Six different models were developed. The direction of the intrusion force was generated parallel to the maxillary first molar, and the posterior bite-block intrusion appliance was connected with 2 steel arches. A zygoma plate, stainless steel (SS)-IZC miniscrew, and a titanium alloy (TiA)-IZC miniscrew were used as anchorage units, and 200 g and 400 g of intrusion forces were applied. The cortical bone, spongious bone, stress values, and displacements in the anchorage unit were examined. The anchored materials were considered nonosseointegrated. RESULTS Zygoma plates formed low-stress values under 200 g and 400 g of force. The greatest stress and displacement occurred in the first miniscrew that fixed the plate. SS-IZC miniscrews gave lower stress and displacement values than TiA-IZC miniscrews. The most stress was detected inferior to the screw-to-bone contact in IZC miniscrews. CONCLUSIONS Considering the initial value of resorption in cortical bone, it is predicted that SS-IZC and TiA-IZC miniscrews can be used in the clinic under 200 g of intrusion force, although there is not as little stress and displacement as for zygoma plates. Under 400 g of intrusion force, clinical use cannot be recommended because of the critical stress value they generate in the cortical bone.
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Chang CH, Lin JH, Roberts WE. Success of infrazygomatic crest bone screws: patient age, insertion angle, sinus penetration, and terminal insertion torque. Am J Orthod Dentofacial Orthop 2022; 161:783-790. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ajodo.2021.01.028] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/01/2020] [Revised: 01/01/2021] [Accepted: 01/01/2021] [Indexed: 11/01/2022]
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Krishnakumaran M, Krishnan B, Raman R, Rangarajan S, Preethi G, Chinnasamy A. Correlation of Infrazygomatic Bone Thickness With Cervical Vertebrae Maturation Stages. JOURNAL OF INDIAN ORTHODONTIC SOCIETY 2021. [DOI: 10.1177/03015742211016595] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022] Open
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Anchorage is one of the most important consideration in the field of orthodontics to achieve a desired tooth movement. In order to eliminate the undesirable side effects such as anchorage loss, skeletal anchorage systems such as mini-implants have been introduced in orthodontics. Aim: To evaluate the bone thickness of the infrazygomatic crest in different cervical vertebrae maturation index (CVMI) and to compare it between male and female subjects, by using cone beam computerized tomography (CBCT) imaging. Materials and Methods: A retrospective study was conducted using CBCT images of 60 patients in the age group of 8–25 years. Cervical vertebra maturation was analyzed using Hassel–Farmann index and divided into 6 groups (n = 10/group). The infrazygomatic crest was divided into horizontal and vertical planes. The horizontal plane passed through the most inferior border of the zygomatic process of maxilla and the vertical plane passed through the most anterior point of the infratemporal fossa parallel to midsagittal plane. Five parallel lines were drawn at 2 mm interval in both horizontal and vertical planes (HB+2, HB+4, HB+6, HB+8, and HB+10) (V-2, V-4, V-6, V-8, and V-10). The bone thickness was measured at the point of intersection of these lines. Results: According to Kruskal–Wallis analysis, statistically significant difference in infrazygomatic crest (IZC) bone thickness was seen in various CVMI stages ( P = .001). Maximum bone thickness was 11 mm and minimum bone thickness was 1 mm. No significant difference was observed between male and female populations. Conclusion: Thus, the superolateral area in infrazygomatic crest is the most appropriate site for miniscrew insertion in all age groups.
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- Mahalakshmi Krishnakumaran
- Department of Orthodontics, Tagore Dental College and Hospital, Rathinamangalam, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Department of Orthodontics, Tagore Dental College and Hospital, Rathinamangalam, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Department of Orthodontics, Tagore Dental College and Hospital, Rathinamangalam, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Department of Orthodontics, Adhiparasakthi Dental College, Melmaruvathur, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Department of Orthodontics, Tagore Dental College and Hospital, Rathinamangalam, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Department of Orthodontics, Adhiparasakthi Dental College, Melmaruvathur, Tamil Nadu, India
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Du B, Zhu J, Li L, Fan T, Tan J, Li J. Bone depth and thickness of different infrazygomatic crest miniscrew insertion paths between the first and second maxillary molars for distal tooth movement: A 3-dimensional assessment. Am J Orthod Dentofacial Orthop 2021; 160:113-123. [PMID: 34092464 DOI: 10.1016/j.ajodo.2020.03.036] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/01/2019] [Revised: 03/01/2020] [Accepted: 03/01/2020] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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INTRODUCTION This research aimed to measure the bone depth and thickness of different insertion paths for safe placement of infrazygomatic crest miniscrews between the first (U6) and second maxillary molars (U7) by 3-dimensional (3D) reconstruction and to explore their clinical significance. METHODS Cone-beam computed tomography data from 36 adult orthodontic patients were obtained to generate 3D models (n = 72) of the infrazygomatic crest region. For each model, the bone depth and thickness of 27 different insertion paths were measured in the region between U6 and U7. The relationship between bone depth and thickness was statistically analyzed. The clinical risk for each insertion path was assessed according to the impacts of bone depth and thickness on insertion failure. RESULTS Maximum bone depth (median, 7.41 mm; mean, 8.42 mm) was present at 13 mm insertion sites with a gingival tipping angle of 50° and a distal tipping angle of 30°. Maximum bone thickness (median, 3.73 mm; mean, 4.00 mm) was present at 17 mm insertion site with a gingival tipping angle of 70° and a distal tipping angle of 30°. There was a significant negative correlation between bone depth and bone thickness (rs = -0.569, P <0.001). Failure rates were significantly different among different insertion paths (P <0.001). CONCLUSIONS Because the bone depth and thickness may affect the safe insertion of infrazygomatic crest miniscrews in the region between U6 and U7 and they are negatively related, a safe insertion protocol design for distal tooth movement should take both into consideration.
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- Bingran Du
- Department of Anatomy, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Medical Biomechanics, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Southern Medical University, Guangdong, China
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- Department of Stomatology, the Third Affiliated Hospital of Xinxiang Medical University, Henan, China
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- Department of Anatomy, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Medical Biomechanics, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Southern Medical University, Guangdong, China
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- Department of Anatomy, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Medical Biomechanics, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Southern Medical University, Guangdong, China
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- Department of Anatomy, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Medical Biomechanics, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Southern Medical University, Guangdong, China
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- Department of Anatomy, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Medical Biomechanics, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Southern Medical University, and Nanhai Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangdong, China.
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Arvind Tr P, Jain RK. Computed tomography assessment of maxillary bone density for orthodontic mini-implant placement with respect to vertical growth patterns. J Orthod 2021; 48:392-402. [PMID: 34053366 DOI: 10.1177/14653125211020015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To quantitatively measure and report bone density of maxilla in the interradicular (alveolar and basal bone) and infrazygomatic crest (IZC) region in various growth patterns among Dravidian individuals. DESIGN This was a retrospective spiral computed tomography (CT) study. SETTING The study was conducted at the Department of Orthodontics, Saveetha Dental College and Hospital, Tamil Nadu, India. METHODS Sixty CT scans (24 men, 36 women; mean age = 25.3 years and 23.8 years, respectively) divided equally into three groups based on vertical facial proportions were included. Bone density measurements in Hounsfield units (HU) were performed using Philips and RadiAnt DICOM viewers. Buccal cortical, palatal cortical and cancellous bone regions were analysed in a Philips DICOM viewer and IZC region was analysed in a RadiAnt DICOM viewer. Statistical analysis with one-way ANOVA and post-hoc Tukey HSD test was done. RESULTS The hypodivergent group had a significantly higher bone density at the buccal cortex in posterior region (P < 0.05) when compared to the normodivergent and hyperdivergent groups. Buccal basal bone was denser than buccal alveolar bone (P < 0.05) in all three groups. In the IZC region, hypodivergent groups had significantly higher density values when compared to the normodivergent and hyperdivergent groups (P < 0.05). CONCLUSION The present study concluded that cancellous bone density in the interradicular regions was greatest in the anterior sites and was not influenced by growth pattern. Hypodivergent groups tend to have higher density in the posterior regions (buccal and palatal cortical bone) and at the IZC region compared to normodivergent and hyperdivergent groups.
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- Prasanna Arvind Tr
- Department of Orthodontics, Saveetha Dental College, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences, Chennai, India
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- Department of Orthodontics, Saveetha Dental College, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences, Chennai, India
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Barros SE, Vanz V, Chiqueto K, Janson G, Ferreira E. Mechanical strength of stainless steel and titanium alloy mini-implants with different diameters: an experimental laboratory study. Prog Orthod 2021; 22:9. [PMID: 33748887 PMCID: PMC7982375 DOI: 10.1186/s40510-021-00352-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/27/2020] [Accepted: 02/19/2021] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND The mechanical strength of mini-implants is a critical factor due to their small diameters. Currently, it is not possible to state whether there is a relevant difference between the mechanical properties of stainless steel (SS-MIs) and titanium alloy mini-implants (TA-MIs). The objective of this study was to test the null hypothesis that there is no difference in the mechanical strength of SS-MIs and TA-MIs, and to analyze, by scanning electron microscopy (SEM), the SS-MI, and TA-MI threads resistance to morphological damage after insertion. METHODS A standardized sample of 504 SS-MIs and TA-MIs with diameters ranging from 1.2 mm to 1.8 mm was used. Torsional fracture was performed in 154 MIs. Flexural strength of 280 MIs was evaluated at 1 mm and 2 mm-deflection. The threads of 70 MIs were morphologically analyzed by scanning electron microscopy (SEM), before and after their insertion in high-density artificial bone blocks. Comparisons between SS-MIs and TA-MIs were performed with t tests or Mann-Whitney U tests. A multiple linear regression analysis was used to evaluate the influence of variables on the ranging of MI mechanical strength. RESULTS SS-MIs had higher fracture torque. The mean difference between the SS-MIs and TA-MIs fracture torque was of 4.09 Ncm. The MI diameter explained 90.3% of the total variation in fracture torque, while only 2.2% was explained by the metallic alloy. The SS-MI group presented a higher deformation force during the 1mm and 2mm-deflection. The mean difference between the flexural strength of SS and TA-MIs at 1 mm and 2 mm-deflection was of 18.21 N and 17.55 N, respectively. There was no noticeable morphological damage to the threads of SS-MIs and TA-MIs. CONCLUSIONS The null hypothesis was rejected. SS-MIs were 13.2% and 20.2% more resistant to torsional fracture and deflection, respectively. The threads of the SS-MIs and TA-MIs were not damaged during the insertion and removal process. Thus, the use of SS-MI can reduce the fracture risk without increasing the MI diameter.
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- Sérgio Estelita Barros
- Division of Orthodontics, Faculty of Dentistry, Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul, Rua Ramiro Barcelos 2492, Porto Alegre, RS, 90035-003, Brazil.
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- Division of Orthodontics, Faculty of Dentistry, Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul, Rua Ramiro Barcelos 2492, Porto Alegre, RS, 90035-003, Brazil
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- Division of Orthodontics, Faculty of Dentistry, Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul, Rua Ramiro Barcelos 2492, Porto Alegre, RS, 90035-003, Brazil
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- Department of Orthodontics, Bauru Dental School, University of São Paulo, Alameda Octávio Pinheiro Brisolla 9-75, Bauru, SP, 17012-901, Brazil
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- Division of Orthodontics, Faculty of Dentistry, Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul, Rua Ramiro Barcelos 2492, Porto Alegre, RS, 90035-003, Brazil
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Chang CH, Lin LY, Roberts WE. Orthodontic bone screws: A quick update and its promising future. Orthod Craniofac Res 2020; 24 Suppl 1:75-82. [PMID: 33225592 DOI: 10.1111/ocr.12429] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/27/2020] [Revised: 09/11/2020] [Accepted: 09/16/2020] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Orthodontic bone screws (OBSs) provide intraoral anchorage by penetrating oral mucosa and seating firmly in basilar bone (BB). Retromolar (prosthetic-type) implants introduced the extra-alveolar (E-A) concept for BB anchorage to move teeth throughout the alveolar process, but the clinical procedures were complex and expensive. Titanium alloy (Ti) miniscrews placed in inter-radicular (I-R) alveolar bone are more convenient and provide some tooth movement potential, but multiple screws are usually required and the devices often interfere with the path of tooth movement. The advantages of BB anchorage and the convenience of miniscrew are combined into the E-A OBS system. These miniscrews are relatively large in diameter (2 mm), and strong (stainless steel), which are placed intraorally in the BB of the infra-zygomatic crest (IZC) and mandibular buccal shelf (MBS). E-A OBSs provide osseous anchorage to retract the dentition and/or rotate either arch. Recovery of impactions is effectively managed with lever arm springs anchored with IZC or MBS bone screws. An emerging frontier is BB anchorage for correcting severe malocclusions with clear aligners. Since the osseous-anchored mechanics are complementary, fixed appliances and clear aligners can be used individually or in tandem to resolve a broad variety of malocclusions. This report summarizes current concepts for conservatively managing complex malocclusions such as severe crowding, skeletal discrepancies, asymmetries and impactions with the OBS system.
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- Beethoven Orthodontic Center, HsinChu, Taiwan
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- Department of Orthodontics, School of Dentistry, Indiana University, Indianapolis, IN, USA.,Department of Mechanical Engineering, IUPUI, Indianapolis, IN, USA.,Department of Orthodontics, School of Dentistry, Loma Linda University, Loma Linda, CA, USA
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Villela HM. Treatment of bimaxillary protrusion using intra- and extra-alveolar miniscrews associated to self-ligating brackets system. Dental Press J Orthod 2020; 25:66-84. [PMID: 33206831 PMCID: PMC7668059 DOI: 10.1590/2177-6709.25.5.066-084.sar] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/10/2020] [Accepted: 08/17/2020] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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INTRODUCTION Moderate and severe bimaxillary protrusion impair the passive lip sealing and the facial and smile esthetics. The extraction of premolars can be avoided by the use of skeletal anchorage to retract both dental arches. This approach brings many advantages such as: prevents premolars extraction; simplifies orthodontic mechanics; there is no volume reduction of a premolar when smiling; control of overbite and gingival exposure. The utilization of this therapeutic approach, when associated with self-ligating brackets, can bring the possibility of spacing the appointments without damage to the treatment efficiency, and allows selection of the most appropriate torque prescriptions for each case. The intra-alveolar miniscrews are indicated for mild cases of bimaxillary protrusion, while extra-alveolar miniscrews may also be indicated for more severe cases. OBJECTIVE To report the treatment of three cases of mild, moderate and severe bimaxillary protrusion, in which intra- and extra-alveolar miniscrews were used, according to the retraction required. CONCLUSION The retraction of both upper and lower dental arches using orthodontic intra- and extra-alveolar miniscrews, associated with self-ligating brackets, is an excellent tool to correct mild to severe bimaxillary protrusion, thus reducing the need of premolar extraction and simplifying the orthodontic management.
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- Henrique Mascarenhas Villela
- Associação Brasileira de Odontologia - BA, Especialização e Aperfeiçoamento em Ortodontia e Ortopedia Facial (Salvador/BA, Brazil)
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Murugesan A, Jain RK. A 3D comparison of dimension of infrazygomatic crest region in different vertical skeletal patterns: A retrospective study. Int Orthod 2020; 18:770-775. [PMID: 32978079 DOI: 10.1016/j.ortho.2020.09.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/02/2020] [Revised: 09/02/2020] [Accepted: 09/06/2020] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Infrazygomatic crest (IZC) dimension is an important factor in the safety and stability of bone screws. The dimension is known to vary according to the dimensions of the maxillary sinus, which in turn depends on the vertical facial skeletal pattern. OBJECTIVE The objective of the study was to compare the infrazygomatic crest thickness (IZC) above the mesiobuccal root of the first and second maxillary molar in different vertical skeletal patterns. MATERIALS AND METHODS This was a retrospective study conducted in Saveetha Dental College, Chennai. Cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) and lateral cephalograms of 36 subjects were collected and divided into 3 groups (12 subjects in each group) depending on their vertical skeletal pattern, namely normal, low and high angle. Vertical skeletal pattern was assessed using lateral cephalogram whereas IZC thickness was measured using CBCT. Mann Whitney U test was done to compare the bone thickness in the right and left sides and also to compare the same above the mesiobuccal root of the first and second molar. Kruskal Wallis and post hoc tests were done to compare bone thickness among the three groups. P-value was set at 0.05 for all the analysis. RESULTS Significant difference in IZC bone thickness above the first molar region was noted between high angle and average angle groups (P-value 0.001) and high angle and low angle (P-value 0.001). Above the second molar region, a significant difference was seen between high angle and average angle groups (P-value 0.001). Significant difference in bone thickness was also observed among the first molar and second molar region in all the three groups (P-value<0.05). CONCLUSION IZC thickness was the least in high-angle subjects. Clinically, it is desirable to place the IZC screw above the mesiobuccal root of the maxillary second molar especially in high-angle subjects.
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- Arathi Murugesan
- Saveetha University, Saveetha Dental College and Hospitals, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences, Department of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopaedics, Chennai, India
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- Saveetha University, Saveetha Dental College and Hospitals, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences, Department of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopaedics, Chennai, India.
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Mecenas P, Espinosa DG, Cardoso PC, Normando D. Stainless steel or titanium mini-implants? Angle Orthod 2020; 90:587-597. [PMID: 33378494 PMCID: PMC8028470 DOI: 10.2319/081619-536.1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/01/2019] [Accepted: 12/01/2019] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVES To investigate whether there was a difference in success rates when stainless steel (SS) was compared to titanium mini-implants (MIs) in orthodontic patients. MATERIALS AND METHODS PubMed, Cochrane, Scopus, Web of Science, Lilacs, Google Scholar, Clinical Trials, and OpenGray were searched without restrictions. A manual search was also performed in the references of the included articles. Studies comparing the success rate between SS and titanium MIs were included. Risk of bias (RoB) was assessed using the ROBINS-I (Risk of Bias in Non-randomized Studies-of Interventions) Tool or RoB 2.0 according to the study design. The level of evidence was assessed through GRADE (Grading of Recommendation, Assessment, Development, and Evaluation). RESULTS Six studies met the eligibility criteria. One study was a randomized clinical trial that evaluated extraalveolar MIs, and nonrandomized trials examined interradicular MIs. The RCT presented a low RoB, two nonrandomized trials presented a moderate risk, and three presented a high risk. The quality of the evidence was high for the randomized clinical trial and moderate for the nonrandomized trials. Most studies found no difference between materials, with good success rates for both (SS, 74.6%-100%; titanium: 80.9%-100%) and only one study, with a high RoB, showed a higher success rate with titanium MIs (90%) when compared with SS (50%). A quantitative analysis was not because of the great heterogeneity among the studies. CONCLUSIONS Although limited, the current evidence seems to show that the material used is not a major factor in the success rate of MIs. Because it has a lower cost than titanium and presents similar clinical efficiency, SS is a great material for orthodontic MIs.
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