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Machado RR, Palinkas M, de Vasconcelos PB, Gollino S, Arnoni VW, Prandi MVR, Regalo IH, Siéssere S, Regalo SC. Lower limb balance, ankle dorsiflexion, orofacial tissue pressure, and occlusal force of rugby players. SPORTS MEDICINE AND HEALTH SCIENCE 2024; 6:173-178. [PMID: 38708318 PMCID: PMC11067736 DOI: 10.1016/j.smhs.2023.12.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/27/2023] [Revised: 11/11/2023] [Accepted: 12/04/2023] [Indexed: 05/07/2024] Open
Abstract
This cross-sectional study examined the lower limb balance, ankle dorsiflexion, orofacial tissue pressure, and occlusal strength of rugby players. Twenty-six participants were divided into groups: rugby players (n = 13) and healthy sedentary adults (n = 13). Participants underwent an analysis of lower limb balance using a composite score (Y-Balance Test). Ankle dorsiflexion was measured using the Lunge Test. The Iowa Oral Performance Instrument was employed to measure orofacial tissue pressure. Bite force was measured with a dynamometer, and T-Scan assessed occlusal contact distribution. Data were analyzed using the t-test (p < 0.05) and ANCOVA with age and weight as covariates, where it is possible to verify that these factors did not influence the results obtained. Significant differences were observed in the balance of the right (p = 0.07) and left (p = 0.02) lower limbs, where rugby players had lower composite scores. There were significant differences in the right (p = 0.005) and left (p = 0.004) lunges, with rugby players showing lower values, as well as lower tongue pressure (p = 0.01) and higher lip pressure (p = 0.03), with significant differences to sedentary participants. There was no significant difference in molar bite force and distribution occlusal contacts between groups. Rugby seems to reduce lower limb displacement, cause ankle hypomobility, lead to changes in orofacial tissues, particularly the tongue and lips. This study is significant for identifying significant differences between rugby players and sedentary individuals, providing new insights into the impact of rugby on health and performance, which can benefit sports training and injury prevention.
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- Rafael R. Machado
- School of Dentistry of Ribeirão Preto, University of São Paulo, Brazil
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- School of Dentistry of Ribeirão Preto, University of São Paulo, Brazil
- National Institute for Translational Medicine (INCT-TM), Ribeirão Preto, Brazil
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- School of Dentistry of Ribeirão Preto, University of São Paulo, Brazil
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- School of Dentistry of Ribeirão Preto, University of São Paulo, Brazil
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- School of Dentistry of Ribeirão Preto, University of São Paulo, Brazil
- National Institute for Translational Medicine (INCT-TM), Ribeirão Preto, Brazil
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- School of Dentistry of Ribeirão Preto, University of São Paulo, Brazil
- National Institute for Translational Medicine (INCT-TM), Ribeirão Preto, Brazil
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Xiaowei W, Haoran L, Xuehui C, Xiaogang P. Analysis of prefabricated myofunctional appliances with different overjet and bumper designs: a three-dimensional finite element analysis. BMC Oral Health 2024; 24:561. [PMID: 38745284 PMCID: PMC11092169 DOI: 10.1186/s12903-024-04325-3] [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: 01/18/2024] [Accepted: 05/02/2024] [Indexed: 05/16/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Prefabricated myofunctional appliance can guide tooth eruption, improve dentition alignment, correct myofunctional disorders and harmful oral habits. However, its application to skeletal discrepancy may result in unsatisfactory tooth inclination. This study aimed to construct a novel appliance with overjet design to avoid this side effect and investigated its shape and mechanical changes under occlusion using three-dimensional finite element method. METHODS We established three samples of prefabricated myofunctional appliances. The first one was edge to edge without overjet, and the outer shield of both jaws were flattened. The second one was 3 mm overjet with stepped the outer shield. The last one was 3 mm overjet, and the outer shield of both jaws were flatted, which meant the front wall of lower jaw was strengthened with bumper, termed as lower bumper. A complete dentition model was applied to the study. 150 N occlusal force was applied to each type of appliance and the deformation displacement and the changes in stress was recorded. RESULTS The deformation was significant in the incisors regions, especially in the vertical and lateral dimensions. The maximum displacements of 3 mm overjet with step shield group were 7.08 mm (vertical), 3.99 mm (lateral), and 2.90 mm (sagittal), while it decreased to 3.92 mm(vertical), 1.94 mm (lateral), and 1.55 mm (sagittal) in overjet with bumper group. Moreover, the upper molar regions exhibited higher vertical and sagittal displacement in 3 mm overjet with step shield group, which were 3.03 mm (vertical) and 1.99 mm (sagittal), and the bumper design could decrease the maximum displacement to 1.72 mm (vertical) and 0.72 mm (sagittal). In addition, the Von Mises stress of appliances was analyzed, and results indicated that 3 mm overjet with step shield generated higher stress than other groups, with the maximum Von Mises stress was 0.9387 MP, which were 0.5858 and 0.5657 MP in edge to edge group and 3 mm overjet with lower bumper group, respectively. CONCLUSION The prefabricated myofunctional appliances may cause deformation during occlusion. Compared to step shield group, the application of lower bumper exhibited better resistance to occlusal force.
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- Wu Xiaowei
- Department of Orthodontics, Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital, College of Stomatology, National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Stomatology & Shanghai Research Institute of Stomatology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, No. 639 Zhizaoju Road, Huangpu District, Shanghai, 200011, PR China
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- Department of Orthodontics, Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital, College of Stomatology, National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Stomatology & Shanghai Research Institute of Stomatology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, No. 639 Zhizaoju Road, Huangpu District, Shanghai, 200011, PR China
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- Department of Orthodontics, Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital, College of Stomatology, National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Stomatology & Shanghai Research Institute of Stomatology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, No. 639 Zhizaoju Road, Huangpu District, Shanghai, 200011, PR China
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- Department of Orthodontics, Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital, College of Stomatology, National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Stomatology & Shanghai Research Institute of Stomatology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, No. 639 Zhizaoju Road, Huangpu District, Shanghai, 200011, PR China.
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Nucera R, Militi A, Caputo A, Bellocchio AM, Minervini G, Cervino G, Portelli M. Indirect orthodontic bonding using an original 3D method compared with conventional technique: A narrative review. Saudi Dent J 2024; 36:72-76. [PMID: 38375395 PMCID: PMC10874802 DOI: 10.1016/j.sdentj.2023.09.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/19/2023] [Revised: 09/22/2023] [Accepted: 09/25/2023] [Indexed: 02/21/2024] Open
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As well known success in orthodontics is related to a correct diagnosis and to a carefull treatment planning. Our study aims to provide clinician with a reproducible and precise method, for orthodontic indirect bonding, thanks to CBCT images and due to a CAD-CAM process. METHODS A case of an orthodontic treatment plan, of a female patient, 37 years old, was selected. Plaster models were digitally acquired using the Extra-Oral scanner Maestro 3D and processed within the Studio Maestro 3D software. CBCT images in DICOM format were imported into the MIMICS software, in order to perform the segmentation of the dental elements, and to obtain a three-dimensional coronal-root dental arches model. The DICOM file thus processed was exported in an STL file, reworked with Meshmixer software to improve image quality, and imported into the 3D Maestro software to be superimposed on the digital model. In this way a three-dimensional real model of the dental arches was developed. After an accurate orthodontic virtual set-up, we proceeded to brackets positioning on the 3D model of the dental arches. Subsequently, a virtual transfer template was created, in order to carry out the digital printing of a thermo-printed mask necessary to perform an indirect bonding of the orthodontic appliance. RESULTS The original digital workflow proposed in this study allows the development of a real and non-ideal three-dimensional coronal-root model of the dental arches; this model can be used for indirect orthodontic bonding eliminating any errors in the expression of 1st, 2nd and 3rd order information of the pre-informed orthodontic appliance. CONCLUSIONS Technological advancements in oral scanning and 3D printing will allow the achievement of an easy and reproducible ideal positioning of the orthodontic brackets.
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- Riccardo Nucera
- Department of Biomedical Sciences, Dentistry and Morphological and Functional Imaging, University of Messina, Via Consolare Valeria 1, Messina, Italy
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, Dentistry and Morphological and Functional Imaging, University of Messina, Via Consolare Valeria 1, Messina, Italy
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, Dentistry and Morphological and Functional Imaging, University of Messina, Via Consolare Valeria 1, Messina, Italy
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, Dentistry and Morphological and Functional Imaging, University of Messina, Via Consolare Valeria 1, Messina, Italy
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- Multidisciplinary Department of Medical-Surgical and Dental Specialties, University of Campania “Luigi Vanvitelli”, 80100 Napoli, Italy
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, Dentistry and Morphological and Functional Imaging, University of Messina, Via Consolare Valeria 1, Messina, Italy
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, Dentistry and Morphological and Functional Imaging, University of Messina, Via Consolare Valeria 1, Messina, Italy
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Herzog J, Göttfert F, Maurer-Grubinger C, Holzgreve F, Oremek G, Groneberg DA, Ohlendorf D. Improvement of cervical spine mobility and stance stability by wearing a custom-made mandibular splint in male recreational athletes. PLoS One 2022; 17:e0278063. [PMID: 36520807 PMCID: PMC9754227 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0278063] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/28/2022] [Accepted: 11/09/2022] [Indexed: 12/23/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVES The range of motion (ROM) of the cervical spine and postural stability are important for an economical and motorically adequate adaptation of the body to any situation. Therefore, this study aims to analyze whether these two components of postural and movement control can be influenced by means of a splint in a centric position compared to habitual occlusion. METHODS 38 recreational male athletes volunteered. Cervical spine ROM was recorded using an ultrasound system and the a pressure measuring plate for postural stability (length of center of pressure (CoP) movement, area of CoP). The two dental occlusion conditions employed were the habitual occlusion and wearing a splint in an idealized, condylar position close to the centric position. Level of significance was set at ρ ≤ 0.05. RESULTS The cervical spine mobility increased significantly by wearing the splint regarding rotation to the left (+3.9%) and right (+2.7%) and lateral flexion to the left (+4.4%) and right (+6.7%). Wearing the splint reduced the area of sway deflections by about 31.5% in the bipedal stance and by about 2.4% (left) and 28.2% (right) in the unipedal stance. The CoP trace was reduced in the sagittal plane by approximately 8.2% in the right single-leg stance. CONCLUSIONS The major findings seem to demonstrate that wearing a splint that keeps the jaw close to the centric relation may increase the cervical ROM and may improve balance stability in male recreational athletes. Changing the jaw relation in athletes can possibly aid the release of performance potentials by improving coordination skills.
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- Institute for Occupational Medicine, Social Medicine and Environment Medicine, Goethe-University Frankfurt, Frankfurt am Main, Germany
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- Institute for Occupational Medicine, Social Medicine and Environment Medicine, Goethe-University Frankfurt, Frankfurt am Main, Germany
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- Institute for Occupational Medicine, Social Medicine and Environment Medicine, Goethe-University Frankfurt, Frankfurt am Main, Germany
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- Institute for Occupational Medicine, Social Medicine and Environment Medicine, Goethe-University Frankfurt, Frankfurt am Main, Germany
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- Institute for Occupational Medicine, Social Medicine and Environment Medicine, Goethe-University Frankfurt, Frankfurt am Main, Germany
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Giannitto N, Militi A, Sapienza D, Scurria S, Gualniera P, Mondello C, Spagnolo EV, Terranova A, Portelli M, Cervino G, Fiorillo L, Meto A, Alibrandi A, Asmundo A. Application of Third Molar Maturity Index (I3M) for Assessing Adult Age of 18 Years in a Southern Italian Population Sample. Eur J Dent 2022; 17:200-209. [PMID: 35760359 PMCID: PMC9949984 DOI: 10.1055/s-0042-1744373] [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] [Indexed: 10/17/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE Age estimation of living or dead individuals has a strategic importance in medicine, anthropology, and forensic science, in the context of mass disasters and in civil or criminal matters such as adoption or asylum. Teeth play a major role in this context in particular, the third molars are useful for determining whether an individual has reached the legal age of 18 years because they are still in development from the age of 14. MATERIALS AND METHODS In this study, a sample of 307 panoramic radiographs performed on healthy subjects aged between 13 and 23 was analyzed to consider the correlation between the maturity index of the third molar (I3M) and age to verify the reliability of the cutoff 0.08 indicated by Cameriere et al in a sample of Italian subjects living in the Province of Messina (Sicily, South Italy) to discern the adult subjects from the minors. STATISTICAL ANALYSIS The analysis of 307 panoramic radiographs resulted in a sensitivity of 89.2% with a confidence interval of 95%, a specificity of 96.5% with a confidence interval of 95%, and a positive predictive value of 96.7%. RESULTS The method proved itself reliable in estimating adulthood in the population of the Messina- Sicily, but the I3M should not be used as the sole indicator to determine whether a person is younger or older than 18 years because age estimation based on dental methods alone has limitations as the third molars suffer from many variations related to their morphology, their location, and their development. CONCLUSION We recommend a combination of several methods that are available to increase accuracy of age estimation, depending on the different legal requirements in civil or criminal cases.
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- Nino Giannitto
- School of Legal Medicine, Department of Biomedical and Dental Sciences and Morphofunctional Imaging, University of Messina, via Consolare Valeria, Messina, Italy
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- School of Dentistry, Department of Biomedical and Dental Sciences and Morphofunctional Imaging, University of Messina, via Consolare Valeria, Messina, Italy
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- School of Legal Medicine, Department of Biomedical and Dental Sciences and Morphofunctional Imaging, University of Messina, via Consolare Valeria, Messina, Italy
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- School of Legal Medicine, Department of Biomedical and Dental Sciences and Morphofunctional Imaging, University of Messina, via Consolare Valeria, Messina, Italy
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- School of Legal Medicine, Department of Biomedical and Dental Sciences and Morphofunctional Imaging, University of Messina, via Consolare Valeria, Messina, Italy
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- School of Legal Medicine, Department of Biomedical and Dental Sciences and Morphofunctional Imaging, University of Messina, via Consolare Valeria, Messina, Italy
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- School of Legal Medicine, Department of Biomedical and Dental Sciences and Morphofunctional Imaging, University of Messina, via Consolare Valeria, Messina, Italy
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- School of Legal Medicine, Department of Biomedical and Dental Sciences and Morphofunctional Imaging, University of Messina, via Consolare Valeria, Messina, Italy
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- School of Legal Medicine, Department of Biomedical and Dental Sciences and Morphofunctional Imaging, University of Messina, via Consolare Valeria, Messina, Italy
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- School of Dentistry, Department of Biomedical and Dental Sciences and Morphofunctional Imaging, University of Messina, via Consolare Valeria, Messina, Italy,Gabriele Cervino School of Dentistry, Department of Biomedical and Dental Sciences and Morphofunctional Imaging, University of Messinavia Consolare Valeria, 1, 98125 MessinaItaly
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- School of Dentistry, Department of Biomedical and Dental Sciences and Morphofunctional Imaging, University of Messina, via Consolare Valeria, Messina, Italy,Multidisciplinary Department of Medical-Surgical and Odontostomatological Specialties, University of Campania “Luigi Vanvitelli,” Naples, Italy,Department of Dentistry, University of Aldent, Tirana, Albania,Address for correspondence Luca Fiorillo School of Dentistry, Department of Biomedical and Dental Sciences and Morphofunctional Imaging, University of Messinavia Consolare Valeria, 1, 98125 MessinaItaly
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- Endodontic Clinical Section, School of Dentistry, Department of Biomedical and Neuromotor Sciences DIBINEM, University of Bologna, Bologna, Italy
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- Department of Economics, University of Messina, Piazza Pugliatti, Messina, Italy
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- School of Legal Medicine, Department of Biomedical and Dental Sciences and Morphofunctional Imaging, University of Messina, via Consolare Valeria, Messina, Italy
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Cirulli N, Inchingolo AD, Patano A, Ceci S, Marinelli G, Malcangi G, Coloccia G, Montenegro V, Di Pede C, Ciocia AM, Barile G, Mancini A, Palmieri G, Azzollini D, Rapone B, Nucci L, Bordea IR, Scarano A, Lorusso F, Tartaglia GM, Maspero C, Nuzzolese M, Cardarelli F, Di Venere D, Inchingolo AM, Dipalma G, Inchingolo F. Innovative Application of Diathermy in Orthodontics: A Case Report. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2022; 19:ijerph19127448. [PMID: 35742704 PMCID: PMC9224328 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph19127448] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/09/2022] [Revised: 06/14/2022] [Accepted: 06/15/2022] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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Introduction: Several strategies have been proposed in the literature to accelerate tooth movement, many of which are invasive and have numerous side effects, such as surgical techniques (corticotomy and piezocision technique). This research investigates to what extent diathermy can accelerate the orthodontic alignment phase. Materials and Methods: A patient with lower teeth crowding index of the same magnitude was selected. The orthodontic treatment with Nickel–Titanium (NiTi) thermal arc 0.015 in the lower arch was performed, associated with a weekly application of diathermy using the intraoral handpiece. The total duration of treatment was three weeks. During each session, an intraoral transducer was employed to stimulate the hard and soft tissues of the left dental hemiarch, which was also orthodontically aligned like the right one. Results: Comparing the tooth movements of four elements of the two hemiarchies, it was found that, overall, the two teeth examined on the treated side underwent a more significant number of changes than on the untreated side, although not by a significant amount. Conclusions: The use of diathermy, according to the authors, is a non-invasive approach that may speed up the orthodontic alignment phase and reduce treatment duration, resulting in a lower risk of caries, gingival recessions, root resorptions, and patient compliance improvement, without side effects. Further studies and an adequate sample size will be needed to confirm the findings.
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- Nunzio Cirulli
- Department of Interdisciplinary Medicine, University of Bari “Aldo Moro”, 70124 Bari, Italy; (N.C.); (A.D.I.); (A.P.); (S.C.); (G.M.); (G.M.); (G.C.); (V.M.); (C.D.P.); (A.M.C.); (G.B.); (A.M.); (G.P.); (D.A.); (B.R.); (F.C.); (D.D.V.); (A.M.I.); (G.D.); (F.I.)
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- Department of Interdisciplinary Medicine, University of Bari “Aldo Moro”, 70124 Bari, Italy; (N.C.); (A.D.I.); (A.P.); (S.C.); (G.M.); (G.M.); (G.C.); (V.M.); (C.D.P.); (A.M.C.); (G.B.); (A.M.); (G.P.); (D.A.); (B.R.); (F.C.); (D.D.V.); (A.M.I.); (G.D.); (F.I.)
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- Department of Interdisciplinary Medicine, University of Bari “Aldo Moro”, 70124 Bari, Italy; (N.C.); (A.D.I.); (A.P.); (S.C.); (G.M.); (G.M.); (G.C.); (V.M.); (C.D.P.); (A.M.C.); (G.B.); (A.M.); (G.P.); (D.A.); (B.R.); (F.C.); (D.D.V.); (A.M.I.); (G.D.); (F.I.)
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- Department of Interdisciplinary Medicine, University of Bari “Aldo Moro”, 70124 Bari, Italy; (N.C.); (A.D.I.); (A.P.); (S.C.); (G.M.); (G.M.); (G.C.); (V.M.); (C.D.P.); (A.M.C.); (G.B.); (A.M.); (G.P.); (D.A.); (B.R.); (F.C.); (D.D.V.); (A.M.I.); (G.D.); (F.I.)
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- Department of Interdisciplinary Medicine, University of Bari “Aldo Moro”, 70124 Bari, Italy; (N.C.); (A.D.I.); (A.P.); (S.C.); (G.M.); (G.M.); (G.C.); (V.M.); (C.D.P.); (A.M.C.); (G.B.); (A.M.); (G.P.); (D.A.); (B.R.); (F.C.); (D.D.V.); (A.M.I.); (G.D.); (F.I.)
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- Department of Interdisciplinary Medicine, University of Bari “Aldo Moro”, 70124 Bari, Italy; (N.C.); (A.D.I.); (A.P.); (S.C.); (G.M.); (G.M.); (G.C.); (V.M.); (C.D.P.); (A.M.C.); (G.B.); (A.M.); (G.P.); (D.A.); (B.R.); (F.C.); (D.D.V.); (A.M.I.); (G.D.); (F.I.)
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- Department of Interdisciplinary Medicine, University of Bari “Aldo Moro”, 70124 Bari, Italy; (N.C.); (A.D.I.); (A.P.); (S.C.); (G.M.); (G.M.); (G.C.); (V.M.); (C.D.P.); (A.M.C.); (G.B.); (A.M.); (G.P.); (D.A.); (B.R.); (F.C.); (D.D.V.); (A.M.I.); (G.D.); (F.I.)
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- Department of Interdisciplinary Medicine, University of Bari “Aldo Moro”, 70124 Bari, Italy; (N.C.); (A.D.I.); (A.P.); (S.C.); (G.M.); (G.M.); (G.C.); (V.M.); (C.D.P.); (A.M.C.); (G.B.); (A.M.); (G.P.); (D.A.); (B.R.); (F.C.); (D.D.V.); (A.M.I.); (G.D.); (F.I.)
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- Department of Interdisciplinary Medicine, University of Bari “Aldo Moro”, 70124 Bari, Italy; (N.C.); (A.D.I.); (A.P.); (S.C.); (G.M.); (G.M.); (G.C.); (V.M.); (C.D.P.); (A.M.C.); (G.B.); (A.M.); (G.P.); (D.A.); (B.R.); (F.C.); (D.D.V.); (A.M.I.); (G.D.); (F.I.)
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- Department of Interdisciplinary Medicine, University of Bari “Aldo Moro”, 70124 Bari, Italy; (N.C.); (A.D.I.); (A.P.); (S.C.); (G.M.); (G.M.); (G.C.); (V.M.); (C.D.P.); (A.M.C.); (G.B.); (A.M.); (G.P.); (D.A.); (B.R.); (F.C.); (D.D.V.); (A.M.I.); (G.D.); (F.I.)
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- Department of Interdisciplinary Medicine, University of Bari “Aldo Moro”, 70124 Bari, Italy; (N.C.); (A.D.I.); (A.P.); (S.C.); (G.M.); (G.M.); (G.C.); (V.M.); (C.D.P.); (A.M.C.); (G.B.); (A.M.); (G.P.); (D.A.); (B.R.); (F.C.); (D.D.V.); (A.M.I.); (G.D.); (F.I.)
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- Department of Interdisciplinary Medicine, University of Bari “Aldo Moro”, 70124 Bari, Italy; (N.C.); (A.D.I.); (A.P.); (S.C.); (G.M.); (G.M.); (G.C.); (V.M.); (C.D.P.); (A.M.C.); (G.B.); (A.M.); (G.P.); (D.A.); (B.R.); (F.C.); (D.D.V.); (A.M.I.); (G.D.); (F.I.)
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- Department of Interdisciplinary Medicine, University of Bari “Aldo Moro”, 70124 Bari, Italy; (N.C.); (A.D.I.); (A.P.); (S.C.); (G.M.); (G.M.); (G.C.); (V.M.); (C.D.P.); (A.M.C.); (G.B.); (A.M.); (G.P.); (D.A.); (B.R.); (F.C.); (D.D.V.); (A.M.I.); (G.D.); (F.I.)
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- Department of Interdisciplinary Medicine, University of Bari “Aldo Moro”, 70124 Bari, Italy; (N.C.); (A.D.I.); (A.P.); (S.C.); (G.M.); (G.M.); (G.C.); (V.M.); (C.D.P.); (A.M.C.); (G.B.); (A.M.); (G.P.); (D.A.); (B.R.); (F.C.); (D.D.V.); (A.M.I.); (G.D.); (F.I.)
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- Department of Interdisciplinary Medicine, University of Bari “Aldo Moro”, 70124 Bari, Italy; (N.C.); (A.D.I.); (A.P.); (S.C.); (G.M.); (G.M.); (G.C.); (V.M.); (C.D.P.); (A.M.C.); (G.B.); (A.M.); (G.P.); (D.A.); (B.R.); (F.C.); (D.D.V.); (A.M.I.); (G.D.); (F.I.)
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- Multidisciplinary Department of Medical-Surgical and Dental Specialties, University of Campania Luigi Vanvitelli, Via L. De Crecchio 6, 80138 Naples, Italy;
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- Department of Oral Rehabilitation, Faculty of Dentistry, Iuliu Hațieganu University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 400012 Cluj-Napoca, Romania
- Correspondence: (I.R.B.); (F.L.)
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- Department of Innovative Technologies in Medicine and Dentistry, University of Chieti-Pescara, 66100 Chieti, Italy;
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- Department of Innovative Technologies in Medicine and Dentistry, University of Chieti-Pescara, 66100 Chieti, Italy;
- Correspondence: (I.R.B.); (F.L.)
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- UOC Maxillo-Facial Surgery and Dentistry, Department of Biomedical, Surgical and Dental Sciences, School of Dentistry, Fondazione IRCCS Ca Granda, Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico, University of Milan, 20100 Milan, Italy; (G.M.T.); (C.M.)
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- UOC Maxillo-Facial Surgery and Dentistry, Department of Biomedical, Surgical and Dental Sciences, School of Dentistry, Fondazione IRCCS Ca Granda, Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico, University of Milan, 20100 Milan, Italy; (G.M.T.); (C.M.)
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- Department of Interdisciplinary Medicine, University of Bari “Aldo Moro”, 70124 Bari, Italy; (N.C.); (A.D.I.); (A.P.); (S.C.); (G.M.); (G.M.); (G.C.); (V.M.); (C.D.P.); (A.M.C.); (G.B.); (A.M.); (G.P.); (D.A.); (B.R.); (F.C.); (D.D.V.); (A.M.I.); (G.D.); (F.I.)
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- Department of Interdisciplinary Medicine, University of Bari “Aldo Moro”, 70124 Bari, Italy; (N.C.); (A.D.I.); (A.P.); (S.C.); (G.M.); (G.M.); (G.C.); (V.M.); (C.D.P.); (A.M.C.); (G.B.); (A.M.); (G.P.); (D.A.); (B.R.); (F.C.); (D.D.V.); (A.M.I.); (G.D.); (F.I.)
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- Department of Interdisciplinary Medicine, University of Bari “Aldo Moro”, 70124 Bari, Italy; (N.C.); (A.D.I.); (A.P.); (S.C.); (G.M.); (G.M.); (G.C.); (V.M.); (C.D.P.); (A.M.C.); (G.B.); (A.M.); (G.P.); (D.A.); (B.R.); (F.C.); (D.D.V.); (A.M.I.); (G.D.); (F.I.)
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- Department of Interdisciplinary Medicine, University of Bari “Aldo Moro”, 70124 Bari, Italy; (N.C.); (A.D.I.); (A.P.); (S.C.); (G.M.); (G.M.); (G.C.); (V.M.); (C.D.P.); (A.M.C.); (G.B.); (A.M.); (G.P.); (D.A.); (B.R.); (F.C.); (D.D.V.); (A.M.I.); (G.D.); (F.I.)
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- Department of Interdisciplinary Medicine, University of Bari “Aldo Moro”, 70124 Bari, Italy; (N.C.); (A.D.I.); (A.P.); (S.C.); (G.M.); (G.M.); (G.C.); (V.M.); (C.D.P.); (A.M.C.); (G.B.); (A.M.); (G.P.); (D.A.); (B.R.); (F.C.); (D.D.V.); (A.M.I.); (G.D.); (F.I.)
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DISEASES OF THE ORAL CAVITY IN PROFESSIONAL ATHLETES ENGAGED IN VARIOUS SPORTS. WORLD OF MEDICINE AND BIOLOGY 2022. [DOI: 10.26724/2079-8334-2022-4-82-36-40] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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Montanari M, Fiorillo L, Cervino G, Sambataro S, Herford AS, Cicciù M. The Effect of Different Condition of Pulpal Pressure on Microtensile Bond Strength of Several Dentin Bonding Agents on Deep and Superficial Dentin. MATERIALS 2021; 14:ma14206200. [PMID: 34683790 PMCID: PMC8541316 DOI: 10.3390/ma14206200] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/23/2021] [Revised: 10/10/2021] [Accepted: 10/12/2021] [Indexed: 01/27/2023]
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The objective of this study was to examine the effect of different conditions of simulated hydrostatic pulpal pressure on the μTBS of HEMA-based and HEMA-free dentin bonding agents (DBAs). The influence of dentin location (deep and superficial) on μTBS was also evaluated. Flat coronal dentin surfaces of extracted human molars were prepared. Three groups of resin-bonded specimens were exposed to different pulpal pressures. Pulpal pressure was maintained for 20 min for each group. A flowable resin composite was used for coronal build-up. The bonded teeth were sectioned and, after 24 h of water storage, stressed to failure using the microtensile tester (μTBS). Failed samples were analyzed by SEM inspection. HEMA-based DBAs were much more sensitive to pulpal pressure conditions than non-HEMA-containing DBAs. Pulpal pressure had a greater influence in deep dentin. The HEMA-free DBA was insensitive to the presence or absence of pulpal pressure condition. SEM inspection confirmed a relationship between the presence of voids inside the HEMA-based DBAs layer and the lower μTBS results. HEMA-based DBAs are more sensitive to pulpal pressure conditions than HEMA-free DBAs. Interestingly, HEMA-free DBA showed a greater number of water droplets at resin–dentin interface in all tested conditions.
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- Marco Montanari
- Department of Prosthodontics, University of Ferrara, Via Luigi Borsari 46, 44121 Ferrara, Italy;
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- Department of Biomedical and Dental Sciences, Morphological and Functional Images, University of Messina, Policlinico G. Martino, Via Consolare Valeria, 98100 Messina, Italy; (G.C.); (S.S.); (M.C.)
- Multidisciplinary Department of Medical-Surgical and Dental Specialties, Second University of Naples, 80100 Naples, Italy
- Department of Dentistry, University of Aldent, 1000 Tirana, Albania
- Correspondence:
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- Department of Biomedical and Dental Sciences, Morphological and Functional Images, University of Messina, Policlinico G. Martino, Via Consolare Valeria, 98100 Messina, Italy; (G.C.); (S.S.); (M.C.)
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- Department of Biomedical and Dental Sciences, Morphological and Functional Images, University of Messina, Policlinico G. Martino, Via Consolare Valeria, 98100 Messina, Italy; (G.C.); (S.S.); (M.C.)
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- Department of Maxillofacial Surgery, Loma Linda University, Loma Linda, CA 92354, USA;
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- Department of Biomedical and Dental Sciences, Morphological and Functional Images, University of Messina, Policlinico G. Martino, Via Consolare Valeria, 98100 Messina, Italy; (G.C.); (S.S.); (M.C.)
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The Application of the Divine Proportion for the Construction of the Visualized Treatment Objective in Craniofacial Surgery. J Craniofac Surg 2021; 32:2603-2610. [PMID: 34191768 DOI: 10.1097/scs.0000000000007754] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022] Open
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ABSTRACT Aesthetics and function of maxillofacial district are closely related and could interfere with patient psychological conditions. The aim of this paper is to describe and to analyze the procedures necessary for a proper surgical visualized treatment objective (VTO) realization through the use of the tracing on lateral head film, applying the divine proportion (or golden ratio) in certain steps. The method described is easy to realize, cheap and help both orthodontist and maxillo-facial surgeon to communicate each other and to the patients.For the following article, digital research and handheld research on surgical VTO planning for patients with skeletal or dentoalveolar severe deformities managed by surgeons and orthodontics were used. The research included articles in English published on dental and maxillofacial surgery journals.The surgical VTO consists of a "previsualization" of the objectives in order to make the desired changes for the individual patient. The result can thus be visualized and pre-evaluated rather than just imagined by the mind's eye. To simplify the procedure, the surgical VTO has been divided into 11 steps. The accurate model of the surgical result is fundamental in the treatment of dentofacial deformities. These predictions are intended to guide the treatment towards the desired result, to give the patient a reasonable preview of the outcome, and to ensure communication between the orthodontist and the surgeon.This technique proves to be effective in planning surgical treatment and it allows the clinician to view changes before, during, and after orthognathic surgery. The skeletal, dental, and aesthetic complete cephalometric evaluation is the key point to the long-term success of the results.
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Differences in Oral Health Status in Elite Athletes According to Sport Modalities. SUSTAINABILITY 2021. [DOI: 10.3390/su13137282] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/29/2022]
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Oral health status may affect physical and sports performance. The purpose of this study was to assess the oral health status and oral health habits of elite athletes according to the performed sports type. A sample of 186 elite athletes divided into individual sports (n = 74; 53 men and 21 women; 24.9 ± 9.3 years) and team sports (n = 112; 97 men and 15 women; 24.5 ± 4.8 years) participated in the study. The decayed, missing, and filled teeth index (DMFT), the oral health impact profile (OHIP), and the diet assessment of caries risk (DACR) were evaluated to assess their oral health status. Athletes in individual modalities had a lower number in total teeth, healthy teeth, and restoration index (p < 0.05). Furthermore, this group showed a greater number of missing (p < 0.001) and decayed teeth (p < 0.05) and a greater DMFT index (p < 0.001). A relationship between sports modality and prevalence of malocclusions (p < 0.01), periodontal plaque (p < 0.05), and the habit of consuming energy drinks (p < 0.05) was also highlighted. Elite athletes who compete in individual sports presented a worse oral situation.
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Ohlendorf D, Romdhane M, Lehmann C, Lehmann S, Kopp S, Maurer-Grubinger C, Oremek G, Groneberg DA, Wanke EM. Effect of a sports mouthguard on the functional range of motion of the spine and the upper body posture in taekwondo. BMC Sports Sci Med Rehabil 2021; 13:5. [PMID: 33446234 PMCID: PMC7809863 DOI: 10.1186/s13102-021-00232-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/06/2020] [Accepted: 01/01/2021] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Background The aim is to investigate to what extent the different oral protections compared to the habitual occlusion affect the upper body posture in statics and during taekwondo-specific movement. Methods 12 Taekwondoka (5 f/7 m) of German national team were measured by using a 3d back scanner and an ultrasonic distance measuring (upright stand, taekwondo attack and defense movement, two taekwondo specific combinations) in habitual occlusion, with a custom-made and ready-made mouth protection Results There are no significant changes in the upper body posture (p ≥ 0.05). Depending on the dynamic measurements, different significant reactions of the spinal position were found while wearing the custom made mouthguard or the ready-made mouthguard according to the conducted movement. Conclusion The measured changes in dynamic movements are not clinical relevant. Based on the positive responses from the participants, the custom-made mouth protection can be recommended combined with an individual analysis.
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- Daniela Ohlendorf
- Faculty of Medical Science, Institute of Occupational Medicine, Social Medicine and Environmental Medicine, Goethe University Frankfurt am Main, Theodor-Stern-Kai 7, Building 9A, 60596, Frankfurt/Main, Germany.
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- Faculty of Medical Science, Institute of Occupational Medicine, Social Medicine and Environmental Medicine, Goethe University Frankfurt am Main, Theodor-Stern-Kai 7, Building 9A, 60596, Frankfurt/Main, Germany
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- Faculty of Medical Science, Institute of Occupational Medicine, Social Medicine and Environmental Medicine, Goethe University Frankfurt am Main, Theodor-Stern-Kai 7, Building 9A, 60596, Frankfurt/Main, Germany
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- Faculty of Medical Science, Institute of Occupational Medicine, Social Medicine and Environmental Medicine, Goethe University Frankfurt am Main, Theodor-Stern-Kai 7, Building 9A, 60596, Frankfurt/Main, Germany
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- School of dentistry, Department of Orthodontics, Goethe University Frankfurt am Main, Theodor-Stern-Kai 7, Building 29, 60596, Frankfurt/Main, Germany
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- Faculty of Medical Science, Institute of Occupational Medicine, Social Medicine and Environmental Medicine, Goethe University Frankfurt am Main, Theodor-Stern-Kai 7, Building 9A, 60596, Frankfurt/Main, Germany
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- Faculty of Medical Science, Institute of Occupational Medicine, Social Medicine and Environmental Medicine, Goethe University Frankfurt am Main, Theodor-Stern-Kai 7, Building 9A, 60596, Frankfurt/Main, Germany
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- Faculty of Medical Science, Institute of Occupational Medicine, Social Medicine and Environmental Medicine, Goethe University Frankfurt am Main, Theodor-Stern-Kai 7, Building 9A, 60596, Frankfurt/Main, Germany
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- Faculty of Medical Science, Institute of Occupational Medicine, Social Medicine and Environmental Medicine, Goethe University Frankfurt am Main, Theodor-Stern-Kai 7, Building 9A, 60596, Frankfurt/Main, Germany
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Cervino G, Cicciù M, Herford AS, Germanà A, Fiorillo L. Biological and Chemo-Physical Features of Denture Resins. MATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2020; 13:E3350. [PMID: 32731445 PMCID: PMC7435594 DOI: 10.3390/ma13153350] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/06/2020] [Revised: 06/30/2020] [Accepted: 07/20/2020] [Indexed: 12/29/2022]
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In the dental field, the study of materials has always been the basis of the clinical practice. Over the years, with the evolution of materials, it has been possible to produce safe and predictable prosthetic devices, with ever better aesthetic features, biocompatibility and patient satisfaction. This review briefly analyzes the features of dental resin materials to underline the biological, microbiological and chemo-physical characteristics. The main aim of prosthodontics is to rehabilitate patients and therefore improve their quality of life. Dental resins are the main materials used for the production of dentures. Once solidified, these polymers have different mechanical or surface characteristics. The results of the literature on these characteristics were analyzed and some new brand dental resins, known as modern resin, were subsequently evaluated. The new materials are undoubtedly a step forward in the creation of dental prostheses, and also in all subsequent maintenance phases. This review shows how changing the chemical structure of the resins could have microbiological influences on the growth and management of the biofilm, and also physical influences in terms of its mechanical characteristics. The development of new materials is a constant goal in dentistry in order to obtain increasingly predictable rehabilitations.
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- Gabriele Cervino
- Department of Biomedical and Dental Sciences, Morphological and Functional Images, University of Messina, Policlinico G. Martino, Via Consolare Valeria, 98100 Messina, Italy; (G.C.); (L.F.)
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- Department of Biomedical and Dental Sciences, Morphological and Functional Images, University of Messina, Policlinico G. Martino, Via Consolare Valeria, 98100 Messina, Italy; (G.C.); (L.F.)
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- Department of Maxillofacial Surgery, Loma Linda University, Loma Linda, CA 92354, USA;
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- Department of Veterinary Sciences, University of Messina, 98122 Messina, Italy;
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- Department of Biomedical and Dental Sciences, Morphological and Functional Images, University of Messina, Policlinico G. Martino, Via Consolare Valeria, 98100 Messina, Italy; (G.C.); (L.F.)
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The pandemic caused by the new coronavirus has placed national health systems of different countries in difficulty, and has demonstrated the need for many types of personal protective equipment (PPE). Thanks to the advent of new three-dimensional printing technologies, it was possible to share print files (using stereolithography (stl)) quickly and easily, improve them cooperatively, and allow anyone who possessed the materials, a suitable 3D printer and these files, to print. The possibility of being able to print three-dimensional supports, or complete personal protective equipment has been of incredible help in the management of COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019). The times and the relatively low costs have allowed a wide diffusion of these devices, especially for the structures that needed them, mainly healthcare facilities. 3D printing, now includes different fields of application, and represents, thanks to the evolution of methods and printers, an important step towards the “digital world”.
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The relationship between posture, spine, and temporomandibular joint (TMJ) is still a hotly debated topic in medicine. TMJ takes part in different physiological functions of the organism, starting from its embryological development, it is possible that it influences different vital functions. There is a strong connection between the respiratory tract and dental/maxillary occlusion or anatomy. The altered physiology of this district leads to pathologies that could affect the whole organism. On the contrary, it is also possible to highlight some symptoms of distant organism districts. Knowing well the pathophysiology of this district and semiotics, it is also possible to diagnose pathologies affecting other organs.
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- Luca Fiorillo
- Department of Biomedical and Dental Sciences, Morphological and Functional Images, University of Messina, 98100 Messina, ME, Italy
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Fiorillo L, Musumeci G. TMJ Dysfunction and Systemic Correlation. J Funct Morphol Kinesiol 2020; 5:E20. [PMID: 33467236 PMCID: PMC7739301 DOI: 10.3390/jfmk5010020] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/20/2020] [Accepted: 02/20/2020] [Indexed: 12/16/2022] Open
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In recent years it has been conclusively shown how the position of the mouth in relation to the body affects the way of walking and standing. In particular, occlusion, the relationship between skull and jaw, swallowing and convergence of the eyes are in neuro-muscular relationship with the control and maintenance system of posture, integrating at different levels. This manuscript aims to be a summary of all the oral, occlusal and articular dysfunctions of TMJ with systemic and postural-muscular repercussions. Recent articles found in the literature that are taken into consideration and briefly analyzed represent an important starting point for these correlations, which are still unclear in the medical field. Posturology, occlusal and oral influences on posture, spine and muscular system are still much debated today. In the literature, there are articles concerning sports performance and dental occlusion or even the postural characteristics of adolescents or children in deciduous and mixed dentition. The temporomandibular joint, as the only joint of the skull, could therefore represent a site to pay particular attention to, and in some cases an ATM dysfunction could be a clue for the diagnosis of systemic pathologies, or it could be the repercussion.
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- Luca Fiorillo
- Department of Biomedical and Dental Sciences, Morphological and Functional Images, University of Messina, 98100 Messina ME, Italy
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- Department of Biomedical and Biotechnological Sciences, Anatomy, Histology and Movement Sciences Section, School of Medicine, University of Catania, Via Santa Sofia 87, 95123 Catania, Italy;
- Research Center on Motor Activities (CRAM), University of Catania, Via Santa Sofia 97, 95123 Catania, Italy
- Department of Biology, Sbarro Institute for Cancer Research and Molecular Medicine, College of Science and Technology, Temple University, Philadelphia, PA 19122, USA
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