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Laforgia A, Inchingolo AD, Piras F, Colonna V, Giorgio RV, Carone C, Rapone B, Malcangi G, Inchingolo AM, Inchingolo F, Palermo A, Dipalma G. Therapeutic Strategies and Genetic Implications for Periodontal Disease Management: A Systematic Review. Int J Mol Sci 2024; 25:7217. [PMID: 39000324 PMCID: PMC11242487 DOI: 10.3390/ijms25137217] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/01/2024] [Revised: 06/23/2024] [Accepted: 06/28/2024] [Indexed: 07/16/2024] Open
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The objective of this review is to identify the microbiological alterations caused by various therapy modalities by critically analyzing the current findings. We limited our search to English-language papers published between 1 January 2004 and 7 May 2024 in PubMed, Scopus, and Web of Science that were relevant to our topic. In the search approach, the Boolean keywords "microbio*" AND "periodontitis" were used. A total of 5152 papers were obtained from the databases Web of Science (2205), PubMed (1793), and Scopus (1154). This resulted in 3266 articles after eliminating duplicates (1886), and 1411 entries were eliminated after their titles and abstracts were examined. The qualitative analysis of the 22 final articles is included in this study. Research on periodontal disease shows that periodontitis alters the oral microbiome and increases antibiotic resistance. Treatments like scaling and root planing (SRP), especially when combined with minocycline, improve clinical outcomes by reducing harmful bacteria. Comprehensive mechanical debridement with antibiotics, probiotics, EMD with bone grafts, and other adjunctive therapies enhances periodontal health. Personalized treatment strategies and advanced microbial analyses are crucial for effective periodontal management and antibiotic resistance control.
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- Alessandra Laforgia
- Department of Interdisciplinary Medicine, University of Bari "Aldo Moro", 70124 Bari, Italy
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- Department of Interdisciplinary Medicine, University of Bari "Aldo Moro", 70124 Bari, Italy
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- Department of Interdisciplinary Medicine, University of Bari "Aldo Moro", 70124 Bari, Italy
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- Department of Interdisciplinary Medicine, University of Bari "Aldo Moro", 70124 Bari, Italy
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- Department of Interdisciplinary Medicine, University of Bari "Aldo Moro", 70124 Bari, Italy
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- Department of Interdisciplinary Medicine, University of Bari "Aldo Moro", 70124 Bari, Italy
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- Department of Interdisciplinary Medicine, University of Bari "Aldo Moro", 70124 Bari, Italy
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- Department of Interdisciplinary Medicine, University of Bari "Aldo Moro", 70124 Bari, Italy
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- College of Medicine and Dentistry, CoMD Birmingham Campus, Birmingham B4 6BN, UK
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- Department of Interdisciplinary Medicine, University of Bari "Aldo Moro", 70124 Bari, Italy
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Ferati K, Bexheti-Ferati A, Palermo A, Pezzolla C, Trilli I, Sardano R, Latini G, Inchingolo AD, Inchingolo AM, Malcangi G, Inchingolo F, Dipalma G, Mancini A. Diagnosis and Orthodontic Treatment of Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome Children-A Systematic Review. Diagnostics (Basel) 2024; 14:289. [PMID: 38337805 PMCID: PMC10855184 DOI: 10.3390/diagnostics14030289] [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: 12/19/2023] [Revised: 01/04/2024] [Accepted: 01/25/2024] [Indexed: 02/12/2024] Open
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Obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS) is a respiratory illness that is associated with recurrent episodes of either partial or full obstruction of the upper airways, or apnea, among other sleep disorders. This study aims to analyze, through a literature review, whether orthodontic treatment can be a good treatment strategy for this type of disorder. We performed a database search on Scopus, Web of Science, and Pubmed with the keywords OSA(S) and orthodontics to select the papers under evaluation. The criteria for inclusion were articles related to OSA(S) children undergoing an orthodontic treatment and clinical studies or case series, excluding systematic reviews, narrative reviews, meta-analyses, adult studies, animal models, and in vitro studies. The screening phase ended with the selection of 16 publications for this work. RME, or rapid maxillary expansion, turned out to be the preferred orthodontic treatment in cases of pediatric OSAS. The goal of this orthodontic procedure is to increase the hard palate's transverse diameter by reopening the mid-palatal suture. Children with maxillary contraction and dental malocclusion typically undergo such a procedure and have excellent results. However, OSAS is a multifactorial disorder; it does not seem related to the morphology of the oral cavity, and therefore, it is not always possible to cope with this problem exclusively through orthodontic treatment.
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- Kenan Ferati
- Faculty of Medicine, University of Tetovo, 1220 Tetovo, North Macedonia; (K.F.); (A.B.-F.)
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- College of Medicine and Dentistry, Birmingham B4 6BN, UK;
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- Interdisciplinary Department of Medicine, University of Bari “Aldo Moro”, 70124 Bari, Italy; (C.P.); (I.T.); (R.S.); (G.L.); (A.D.I.); (A.M.I.); (G.D.); (A.M.)
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- Interdisciplinary Department of Medicine, University of Bari “Aldo Moro”, 70124 Bari, Italy; (C.P.); (I.T.); (R.S.); (G.L.); (A.D.I.); (A.M.I.); (G.D.); (A.M.)
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- Interdisciplinary Department of Medicine, University of Bari “Aldo Moro”, 70124 Bari, Italy; (C.P.); (I.T.); (R.S.); (G.L.); (A.D.I.); (A.M.I.); (G.D.); (A.M.)
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- Interdisciplinary Department of Medicine, University of Bari “Aldo Moro”, 70124 Bari, Italy; (C.P.); (I.T.); (R.S.); (G.L.); (A.D.I.); (A.M.I.); (G.D.); (A.M.)
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- Interdisciplinary Department of Medicine, University of Bari “Aldo Moro”, 70124 Bari, Italy; (C.P.); (I.T.); (R.S.); (G.L.); (A.D.I.); (A.M.I.); (G.D.); (A.M.)
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- Interdisciplinary Department of Medicine, University of Bari “Aldo Moro”, 70124 Bari, Italy; (C.P.); (I.T.); (R.S.); (G.L.); (A.D.I.); (A.M.I.); (G.D.); (A.M.)
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- Interdisciplinary Department of Medicine, University of Bari “Aldo Moro”, 70124 Bari, Italy; (C.P.); (I.T.); (R.S.); (G.L.); (A.D.I.); (A.M.I.); (G.D.); (A.M.)
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- Interdisciplinary Department of Medicine, University of Bari “Aldo Moro”, 70124 Bari, Italy; (C.P.); (I.T.); (R.S.); (G.L.); (A.D.I.); (A.M.I.); (G.D.); (A.M.)
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- Interdisciplinary Department of Medicine, University of Bari “Aldo Moro”, 70124 Bari, Italy; (C.P.); (I.T.); (R.S.); (G.L.); (A.D.I.); (A.M.I.); (G.D.); (A.M.)
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- Interdisciplinary Department of Medicine, University of Bari “Aldo Moro”, 70124 Bari, Italy; (C.P.); (I.T.); (R.S.); (G.L.); (A.D.I.); (A.M.I.); (G.D.); (A.M.)
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Dipalma G, Inchingolo AD, Inchingolo AM, Piras F, Carpentiere V, Garofoli G, Azzollini D, Campanelli M, Paduanelli G, Palermo A, Inchingolo F. Artificial Intelligence and Its Clinical Applications in Orthodontics: A Systematic Review. Diagnostics (Basel) 2023; 13:3677. [PMID: 38132261 PMCID: PMC10743240 DOI: 10.3390/diagnostics13243677] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/15/2023] [Revised: 12/05/2023] [Accepted: 12/13/2023] [Indexed: 12/23/2023] Open
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This review aims to analyze different strategies that make use of artificial intelligence to enhance diagnosis, treatment planning, and monitoring in orthodontics. Orthodontics has seen significant technological advancements with the introduction of digital equipment, including cone beam computed tomography, intraoral scanners, and software coupled to these devices. The use of deep learning in software has sped up image processing processes. Deep learning is an artificial intelligence technology that trains computers to analyze data like the human brain does. Deep learning models are capable of recognizing complex patterns in photos, text, audio, and other data to generate accurate information and predictions. MATERIALS AND METHODS Pubmed, Scopus, and Web of Science were used to discover publications from 1 January 2013 to 18 October 2023 that matched our topic. A comparison of various artificial intelligence applications in orthodontics was generated. RESULTS A final number of 33 studies were included in the review for qualitative analysis. CONCLUSIONS These studies demonstrate the effectiveness of AI in enhancing orthodontic diagnosis, treatment planning, and assessment. A lot of articles emphasize the integration of artificial intelligence into orthodontics and its potential to revolutionize treatment monitoring, evaluation, and patient outcomes.
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- Gianna Dipalma
- Department of Interdisciplinary Medicine, University of Bari “Aldo Moro”, 70124 Bari, Italy; (A.M.I.); (F.P.); (V.C.); (G.G.); (D.A.); (M.C.); (G.P.); (F.I.)
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- Department of Interdisciplinary Medicine, University of Bari “Aldo Moro”, 70124 Bari, Italy; (A.M.I.); (F.P.); (V.C.); (G.G.); (D.A.); (M.C.); (G.P.); (F.I.)
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- Department of Interdisciplinary Medicine, University of Bari “Aldo Moro”, 70124 Bari, Italy; (A.M.I.); (F.P.); (V.C.); (G.G.); (D.A.); (M.C.); (G.P.); (F.I.)
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- Department of Interdisciplinary Medicine, University of Bari “Aldo Moro”, 70124 Bari, Italy; (A.M.I.); (F.P.); (V.C.); (G.G.); (D.A.); (M.C.); (G.P.); (F.I.)
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- Department of Interdisciplinary Medicine, University of Bari “Aldo Moro”, 70124 Bari, Italy; (A.M.I.); (F.P.); (V.C.); (G.G.); (D.A.); (M.C.); (G.P.); (F.I.)
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- Department of Interdisciplinary Medicine, University of Bari “Aldo Moro”, 70124 Bari, Italy; (A.M.I.); (F.P.); (V.C.); (G.G.); (D.A.); (M.C.); (G.P.); (F.I.)
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- Department of Interdisciplinary Medicine, University of Bari “Aldo Moro”, 70124 Bari, Italy; (A.M.I.); (F.P.); (V.C.); (G.G.); (D.A.); (M.C.); (G.P.); (F.I.)
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- Department of Interdisciplinary Medicine, University of Bari “Aldo Moro”, 70124 Bari, Italy; (A.M.I.); (F.P.); (V.C.); (G.G.); (D.A.); (M.C.); (G.P.); (F.I.)
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- Department of Interdisciplinary Medicine, University of Bari “Aldo Moro”, 70124 Bari, Italy; (A.M.I.); (F.P.); (V.C.); (G.G.); (D.A.); (M.C.); (G.P.); (F.I.)
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- Implant Dentistry College of Medicine and Dentistry Birmingham, University of Birmingham, Birmingham B46BN, UK;
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- Department of Interdisciplinary Medicine, University of Bari “Aldo Moro”, 70124 Bari, Italy; (A.M.I.); (F.P.); (V.C.); (G.G.); (D.A.); (M.C.); (G.P.); (F.I.)
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Inchingolo AM, Inchingolo AD, Carpentiere V, Del Vecchio G, Ferrante L, Di Noia A, Palermo A, Di Venere D, Dipalma G, Inchingolo F. Predictability of Dental Distalization with Clear Aligners: A Systematic Review. Bioengineering (Basel) 2023; 10:1390. [PMID: 38135981 PMCID: PMC10740623 DOI: 10.3390/bioengineering10121390] [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: 10/05/2023] [Revised: 11/02/2023] [Accepted: 11/23/2023] [Indexed: 12/24/2023] Open
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The current review aims to evaluate the scientific evidence relating to the effectiveness of treatment with clear aligners (CAs) in controlling distalization orthodontic tooth movement. "Orthodontics, aligners" and "distalization" were the search terms used on the Scopus, Web of Science and Pubmed databases with the Boolean operator "AND". The results of the last ten years of research were 146 studies; of these, 19 publications were included for this review. The distalization movement is possible with invisible masks alone, but the risk of losing anchorage in the anterior sectors is very probable. The stability of the results and the reduction of unwanted effects can be guaranteed by the use of skeletal anchoring devices and interproximal enamel reduction (IPR), with which compensations are obtained to reduce the initial overjet. Temporary anchorage devices (TADs) can be used to manage posterior anchorage after distalization of maxillary molars with aligners. This hybrid approach has demonstrated the greatest orthodontic success. TADs are useful aids to provide direct and indirect skeletal anchorage. The opposite effect must be considered when planning dental distalization, especially of the molars, in patients with large overjet, and corrective measures or the use of auxiliaries may be necessary to prevent midcourse corrections. This systematic review provides a critical evidence-based assessment of the predictability of dental distalization with CAs, an ever-evolving orthodontic technique.
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- Angelo Michele Inchingolo
- Department of Interdisciplinary Medicine, University of Bari Aldo Moro, 70124 Bari, Italy; (A.M.I.); (A.D.I.); (V.C.); (G.D.V.); (L.F.); (A.D.N.); (D.D.V.); (F.I.)
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- Department of Interdisciplinary Medicine, University of Bari Aldo Moro, 70124 Bari, Italy; (A.M.I.); (A.D.I.); (V.C.); (G.D.V.); (L.F.); (A.D.N.); (D.D.V.); (F.I.)
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- Department of Interdisciplinary Medicine, University of Bari Aldo Moro, 70124 Bari, Italy; (A.M.I.); (A.D.I.); (V.C.); (G.D.V.); (L.F.); (A.D.N.); (D.D.V.); (F.I.)
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- Department of Interdisciplinary Medicine, University of Bari Aldo Moro, 70124 Bari, Italy; (A.M.I.); (A.D.I.); (V.C.); (G.D.V.); (L.F.); (A.D.N.); (D.D.V.); (F.I.)
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- Department of Interdisciplinary Medicine, University of Bari Aldo Moro, 70124 Bari, Italy; (A.M.I.); (A.D.I.); (V.C.); (G.D.V.); (L.F.); (A.D.N.); (D.D.V.); (F.I.)
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- Department of Interdisciplinary Medicine, University of Bari Aldo Moro, 70124 Bari, Italy; (A.M.I.); (A.D.I.); (V.C.); (G.D.V.); (L.F.); (A.D.N.); (D.D.V.); (F.I.)
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- College of Medicine and Dentistry, Birmingham B4 6BN, UK;
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- Department of Interdisciplinary Medicine, University of Bari Aldo Moro, 70124 Bari, Italy; (A.M.I.); (A.D.I.); (V.C.); (G.D.V.); (L.F.); (A.D.N.); (D.D.V.); (F.I.)
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- Department of Interdisciplinary Medicine, University of Bari Aldo Moro, 70124 Bari, Italy; (A.M.I.); (A.D.I.); (V.C.); (G.D.V.); (L.F.); (A.D.N.); (D.D.V.); (F.I.)
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- Department of Interdisciplinary Medicine, University of Bari Aldo Moro, 70124 Bari, Italy; (A.M.I.); (A.D.I.); (V.C.); (G.D.V.); (L.F.); (A.D.N.); (D.D.V.); (F.I.)
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Ronsivalle V, Nucci L, Bua N, Palazzo G, La Rosa S. Elastodontic Appliances for the Interception of Malocclusion in Children: A Systematic Narrative Hybrid Review. CHILDREN (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2023; 10:1821. [PMID: 38002912 PMCID: PMC10670240 DOI: 10.3390/children10111821] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/18/2023] [Revised: 11/10/2023] [Accepted: 11/15/2023] [Indexed: 11/26/2023]
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BACKGROUND Interceptive orthodontic treatment aims to eliminate factors that prevent the harmonious development of the maxillary and mandibular arches during childhood, and elastodontic appliances (EAs) represent a group of devices with an increasingly important role. This systematic narrative hybrid review (HR) aims to provide an overview of the clinical indications for the use of EAs according to the available evidence and to identify potential research areas for unexplored applications. MATERIALS AND METHODS To assess the available literature on the subject, selective database searches were performed between July 2023 and September 2023. With the assistance of a health sciences librarian, a search strategy that utilized terms related to elastodontic therapy was developed. Embase, Scopus, PubMed, and Web of Science were the databases used. RESULTS The current literature addressing the usability of EAs is scarce and mostly limited to case reports and case series. After 2168 citations were found through the searches, 13 studies were ultimately included. In this regard, information about the clinical use and effectiveness of EAs are reported in a narrative form, defining specific domains of the application that are clinically oriented, including sagittal and transversal discrepancies, atypical swallowing, teeth malposition, two-phase orthodontics and a lack of teeth retention. CONCLUSIONS Within the intrinsic quality limitation of the available literature, it seems that EAs may represent a promising treatment alternative for managing mild-to-moderate malocclusion in children as an adjuvant therapy to the interruption of spoiled habits.
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- Vincenzo Ronsivalle
- Department of Medical-Surgical Specialties—Section of Orthodontics, School of Dentistry, University of Catania, Policlinico Universitario “G. Rodolico-San Marco”, 95123 Catania, Italy; (N.B.); (G.P.); (S.L.R.)
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- Department of Medical-Surgical and Dental Specialties, University of Campania Luigi Vanvitelli, 80100 Naples, Italy
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- Department of Medical-Surgical Specialties—Section of Orthodontics, School of Dentistry, University of Catania, Policlinico Universitario “G. Rodolico-San Marco”, 95123 Catania, Italy; (N.B.); (G.P.); (S.L.R.)
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- Department of Medical-Surgical Specialties—Section of Orthodontics, School of Dentistry, University of Catania, Policlinico Universitario “G. Rodolico-San Marco”, 95123 Catania, Italy; (N.B.); (G.P.); (S.L.R.)
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- Department of Medical-Surgical Specialties—Section of Orthodontics, School of Dentistry, University of Catania, Policlinico Universitario “G. Rodolico-San Marco”, 95123 Catania, Italy; (N.B.); (G.P.); (S.L.R.)
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Inchingolo AM, Patano A, De Santis M, Del Vecchio G, Ferrante L, Morolla R, Pezzolla C, Sardano R, Dongiovanni L, Inchingolo F, Bordea IR, Palermo A, Inchingolo AD, Dipalma G. Comparison of Different Types of Palatal Expanders: Scoping Review. CHILDREN (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2023; 10:1258. [PMID: 37508755 PMCID: PMC10378123 DOI: 10.3390/children10071258] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/04/2023] [Revised: 07/14/2023] [Accepted: 07/20/2023] [Indexed: 07/30/2023]
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Maxillary bone contraction is caused by genetics or ambiental factors and is often accompanied by dental crowding, with the possibility of canine inclusion, crossbite, class II and III malocclusion, temporomandibular joint disorder, and obstructive sleep apnea (OSAS). Transverse maxillary deficits, in which the maxillary growth is unusually modest, are frequently treated with maxillary expansion. The purpose of this study is to compare the dental and skeletal effects of different types of expanders, particularly the Leaf Expander, rapid and slow dental-anchored or skeletal-anchored maxillary expanders. METHODS We chose studies that compared effects determined by palatal expansion using a rapid palatal expander, expander on palatal screws, and leaf expander. RESULTS Reports assessed for eligibility are 26 and the reports excluded were 11. A final number of 15 studies were included in the review for qualitative analysis. CONCLUSIONS Clinically and radiographically, the outcomes are similar to those obtained with RME and SME appliances; Therefore, it might be a useful treatment choice as an alternative to RME/SME equipment in cases of poor patient compliance or specific situations. Finally, all of the devices studied produce meaningful skeletal growth of the palate. The use of skeletally anchored devices does, without a doubt, promote larger and more successful growth in adolescent patients.
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- Department of Interdisciplinary Medicine, University of Bari "Aldo Moro", 70121 Bari, Italy
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- Department of Interdisciplinary Medicine, University of Bari "Aldo Moro", 70121 Bari, Italy
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- Department of Interdisciplinary Medicine, University of Bari "Aldo Moro", 70121 Bari, Italy
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- Department of Interdisciplinary Medicine, University of Bari "Aldo Moro", 70121 Bari, Italy
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- Department of Interdisciplinary Medicine, University of Bari "Aldo Moro", 70121 Bari, Italy
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- Department of Interdisciplinary Medicine, University of Bari "Aldo Moro", 70121 Bari, Italy
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- Department of Interdisciplinary Medicine, University of Bari "Aldo Moro", 70121 Bari, Italy
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- Department of Interdisciplinary Medicine, University of Bari "Aldo Moro", 70121 Bari, Italy
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- Department of Interdisciplinary Medicine, University of Bari "Aldo Moro", 70121 Bari, Italy
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- Department of Oral Rehabilitation, Faculty of Dentistry, Iuliu Hatieganu University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 400012 Cluj-Napoca, Romania
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- College of Medicine and Dentistry, Birmingham B4 6BN, UK
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- Department of Interdisciplinary Medicine, University of Bari "Aldo Moro", 70121 Bari, Italy
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Patano A, Inchingolo AM, Cardarelli F, Inchingolo AD, Viapiano F, Giotta M, Bartolomeo N, Di Venere D, Malcangi G, Minetti E, Palermo A, Inchingolo F, Dipalma G. Effects of Elastodontic Appliance on the Pharyngeal Airway Space in Class II Malocclusion. J Clin Med 2023; 12:4280. [PMID: 37445315 DOI: 10.3390/jcm12134280] [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: 06/07/2023] [Revised: 06/24/2023] [Accepted: 06/25/2023] [Indexed: 07/15/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND The present study analyzed the changes obtained on the upper airway and hyoid bone dimensions in a group of patients with skeletal Class II malocclusion treated with functional elastodontic devices compared to an untreated control group. METHODS A group of 33 patients (19 females and 14 males) with Class II malocclusion treated with AMCOP® SC elastodontic device was compared with a control group of 35 subjects (17 females and 18 males) with untreated Class II malocclusion. Lateral cephalograms were available at the start (T0) and end of treatment/period of observation (T1). Cephalometric analysis was performed and linear measurements to evaluate airway space and hyoid bone position were also obtained. A multivariate analysis of variance for repeated measures (MANOVA) was performed to determine the effects of interactions for the groups for time. RESULTS Statistically significant differences were found in the study group from T0 and T1 with an improvement of superior upper airway (SPAS p < 0.0001), while in the control group it did not change in a statistically significant way from T0 to T1. The MANOVA test showed statistically significant differences between the two groups for the changes of SPAS (p = 0.003), IAS (p = 0.049), and H-C3 vertical (p = 0.038) values. CONCLUSIONS Functional elastodontic therapy produced significant favorable airway changes in skeletal class II subjects.
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- Assunta Patano
- Department of Interdisciplinary Medicine, University of Bari "Aldo Moro", 70124 Bari, Italy
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- Department of Interdisciplinary Medicine, University of Bari "Aldo Moro", 70124 Bari, Italy
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- Department of Interdisciplinary Medicine, University of Bari "Aldo Moro", 70124 Bari, Italy
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- Department of Interdisciplinary Medicine, University of Bari "Aldo Moro", 70124 Bari, Italy
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- Department of Interdisciplinary Medicine, University of Bari "Aldo Moro", 70124 Bari, Italy
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- Department of Interdisciplinary Medicine, University of Bari "Aldo Moro", 70124 Bari, Italy
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- Department of Interdisciplinary Medicine, University of Bari "Aldo Moro", 70124 Bari, Italy
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- Department of Biomedical, Surgical, Dental Science, University of Milan, 20161 Milan, Italy
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- College of Medicine and Dentistry, Birmingham B4 6BN, UK
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- Department of Interdisciplinary Medicine, University of Bari "Aldo Moro", 70124 Bari, Italy
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- Department of Interdisciplinary Medicine, University of Bari "Aldo Moro", 70124 Bari, Italy
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Inchingolo AM, Ceci S, Coloccia G, Azzollini D, Malcangi G, Mancini A, Inchingolo F, Trerotoli P, Dipalma G, Patano A. Predictability and Effectiveness of Nuvola ® Aligners in Dentoalveolar Transverse Changes: A Retrospective Study. Biomedicines 2023; 11:biomedicines11051366. [PMID: 37239039 DOI: 10.3390/biomedicines11051366] [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: 04/03/2023] [Revised: 04/28/2023] [Accepted: 05/03/2023] [Indexed: 05/28/2023] Open
Abstract
Nowadays, many people use clear aligners to address their dental issues. The efficacy of transparent dental aligners must be investigated even though they are more aesthetically pleasing, easy to use, and tidy than permanent tools. Thirty-five patients in this study's sample group who used Nuvola® clear aligners for their orthodontic therapy were prospectively observed. Initial, simulated, and final digital scans were analysed with a digital calliper. The actual results were compared with the prescribed ending position to evaluate the efficacy of transversal dentoalveolar expansion. Aligner treatments in Groups A (12) and B (24), particularly in the dental tip measures, demonstrated high adherence to the prescription. On the other hand, the gingival measures exhibited a greater level of bias, and the differences were statistically significant. However, there was no difference in the outcomes between the two groups (12 vs. 24). Within specific parameters, the evaluated aligners were shown to be helpful in predicting movements in the transverse plane, particularly when considering movements linked to the vestibular-palatal inclination of the dental elements. This article compares the expansion effectiveness of Nuvola® aligners compared with other work in the literature using competitor companies.
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- Department of Interdisciplinary Medicine, University of Bari "Aldo Moro", 70124 Bari, Italy
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- Department of Interdisciplinary Medicine, University of Bari "Aldo Moro", 70124 Bari, Italy
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- Department of Interdisciplinary Medicine, University of Bari "Aldo Moro", 70124 Bari, Italy
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- Department of Interdisciplinary Medicine, University of Bari "Aldo Moro", 70124 Bari, Italy
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- Department of Interdisciplinary Medicine, University of Bari "Aldo Moro", 70124 Bari, Italy
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- Department of Interdisciplinary Medicine, University of Bari "Aldo Moro", 70124 Bari, Italy
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- Department of Interdisciplinary Medicine, University of Bari "Aldo Moro", 70124 Bari, Italy
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- Department of Interdisciplinary Medicine, University of Bari "Aldo Moro", 70124 Bari, Italy
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- Department of Interdisciplinary Medicine, University of Bari "Aldo Moro", 70124 Bari, Italy
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Patano A, Inchingolo AM, Laudadio C, Azzollini D, Marinelli G, Ceci S, Latini G, Rapone B, Inchingolo AD, Mancini A, Inchingolo F, Di Venere D, Tartaglia GM, Dipalma G, Malcangi G. Therapeutic Strategies of Primary Molar Infraocclusion: A Systematic Review. CHILDREN (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2023; 10:children10030582. [PMID: 36980140 PMCID: PMC10047580 DOI: 10.3390/children10030582] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/07/2023] [Revised: 03/08/2023] [Accepted: 03/17/2023] [Indexed: 03/30/2023]
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BACKGROUND Infraocclusion of deciduous molars is a clinical disturbance that occurs during primary and mixed dentition and has some orthodontic implications. Infraoccluded teeth are believed to be potential sites of malocclusion, with a risk of tipping neighbouring teeth and losing space. This systematic review aims to analyse the management of primary molars infraocclusion and to provide updated guidelines. METHODS A literature search was performed using PubMed, Scopus, and Web of Science databases from 1 January 2017 to 28 November 2022. The inclusion criteria were: studies only on human subjects, open access studies, case reports, randomised trials, retrospective, observational studies, and English language. RESULTS A total of 372 publications were identified from the databases and a final number of nine studies were included in the review for qualitative analysis. CONCLUSION Management of patients suffering from infraocclusion depends on the severity, age at diagnosis, and presence of succeeded premolars. Early diagnosis of infraoccluded primary elements is fundamental and cannot be postponed. Preservation of the primary molars may be a valid option with long-term stability if there is no or moderate primary molar infraocclusion, root resorption of less than half of the root, and no decay or restoration.
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- Assunta Patano
- Department of Interdisciplinary Medicine, University of Bari "Aldo Moro", 70124 Bari, Italy
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- Department of Interdisciplinary Medicine, University of Bari "Aldo Moro", 70124 Bari, Italy
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- Department of Interdisciplinary Medicine, University of Bari "Aldo Moro", 70124 Bari, Italy
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- Department of Interdisciplinary Medicine, University of Bari "Aldo Moro", 70124 Bari, Italy
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- Department of Interdisciplinary Medicine, University of Bari "Aldo Moro", 70124 Bari, Italy
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- Department of Interdisciplinary Medicine, University of Bari "Aldo Moro", 70124 Bari, Italy
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- Department of Interdisciplinary Medicine, University of Bari "Aldo Moro", 70124 Bari, Italy
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- Department of Interdisciplinary Medicine, University of Bari "Aldo Moro", 70124 Bari, Italy
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- Department of Interdisciplinary Medicine, University of Bari "Aldo Moro", 70124 Bari, Italy
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- Department of Interdisciplinary Medicine, University of Bari "Aldo Moro", 70124 Bari, Italy
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- Department of Biomedical, Surgical and Dental Sciences, School of Dentistry, University of Milan, 20100 Milan, Italy
- UOC Maxillo-Facial Surgery and Dentistry, Fondazione IRCCS Cà Granda, Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico, 20100 Milan, Italy
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- Department of Interdisciplinary Medicine, University of Bari "Aldo Moro", 70124 Bari, Italy
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- Department of Interdisciplinary Medicine, University of Bari "Aldo Moro", 70124 Bari, Italy
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Inchingolo AD, Ferrara I, Viapiano F, Netti A, Campanelli M, Buongiorno S, Latini G, Carpentiere V, Ciocia AM, Ceci S, Patano A, Piras F, Cardarelli F, Nemore D, Malcangi G, Di Noia A, Mancini A, Inchingolo AM, Marinelli G, Rapone B, Bordea IR, Scarano A, Lorusso F, Di Venere D, Inchingolo F, Dipalma G. Rapid Maxillary Expansion on the Adolescent Patient: Systematic Review and Case Report. CHILDREN 2022; 9:children9071046. [PMID: 35884030 PMCID: PMC9317392 DOI: 10.3390/children9071046] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/14/2022] [Revised: 07/04/2022] [Accepted: 07/11/2022] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Aim: In the literature, many studies and articles are investigating new devices and approaches to achieve rapid palate expansion through the opening of the palatal suture, and evaluating the skeletal, dental, and soft tissue effects. The purpose of this review was to assess how palatal expansion is performed in adolescent patients with permanent dentition. Furthermore, it was reported as an example of successful orthodontic treatment of an 11-year-old female patient affected by maxillary skeletal transverse deficiency, in permanent dentition. Methods: A search of the literature was conducted on PubMed, Cochrane, Scopus, Embase, and Web of Science databases. Inclusion criteria were the year of publication between 2017 and 2022, patients aged 10 to 16 years in permanent dentition, with transversal discrepancy, treated with tooth-borne, bone-borne, hybrid palatal expanders. Results: A total of 619 articles were identified by the electronic search, and finally, a total of 16 papers were included in the qualitative analysis. Conclusions: From this study, it was assessed that MARPE is more predictable, and it determines a more significant expansion of the suture than the Hyrax expander, with fewer side effects.
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- Alessio Danilo Inchingolo
- Department of Interdisciplinary Medicine, University of Bari “Aldo Moro”, 70124 Bari, Italy; (A.D.I.); (I.F.); (F.V.); (A.N.); (M.C.); (S.B.); (G.L.); (V.C.); (A.M.C.); (S.C.); (A.P.); (F.P.); (F.C.); (D.N.); (G.M.); (A.D.N.); (A.M.); (A.M.I.); (G.M.); (D.D.V.); (G.D.)
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- Department of Interdisciplinary Medicine, University of Bari “Aldo Moro”, 70124 Bari, Italy; (A.D.I.); (I.F.); (F.V.); (A.N.); (M.C.); (S.B.); (G.L.); (V.C.); (A.M.C.); (S.C.); (A.P.); (F.P.); (F.C.); (D.N.); (G.M.); (A.D.N.); (A.M.); (A.M.I.); (G.M.); (D.D.V.); (G.D.)
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- Department of Interdisciplinary Medicine, University of Bari “Aldo Moro”, 70124 Bari, Italy; (A.D.I.); (I.F.); (F.V.); (A.N.); (M.C.); (S.B.); (G.L.); (V.C.); (A.M.C.); (S.C.); (A.P.); (F.P.); (F.C.); (D.N.); (G.M.); (A.D.N.); (A.M.); (A.M.I.); (G.M.); (D.D.V.); (G.D.)
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- Department of Interdisciplinary Medicine, University of Bari “Aldo Moro”, 70124 Bari, Italy; (A.D.I.); (I.F.); (F.V.); (A.N.); (M.C.); (S.B.); (G.L.); (V.C.); (A.M.C.); (S.C.); (A.P.); (F.P.); (F.C.); (D.N.); (G.M.); (A.D.N.); (A.M.); (A.M.I.); (G.M.); (D.D.V.); (G.D.)
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- Department of Interdisciplinary Medicine, University of Bari “Aldo Moro”, 70124 Bari, Italy; (A.D.I.); (I.F.); (F.V.); (A.N.); (M.C.); (S.B.); (G.L.); (V.C.); (A.M.C.); (S.C.); (A.P.); (F.P.); (F.C.); (D.N.); (G.M.); (A.D.N.); (A.M.); (A.M.I.); (G.M.); (D.D.V.); (G.D.)
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- Department of Interdisciplinary Medicine, University of Bari “Aldo Moro”, 70124 Bari, Italy; (A.D.I.); (I.F.); (F.V.); (A.N.); (M.C.); (S.B.); (G.L.); (V.C.); (A.M.C.); (S.C.); (A.P.); (F.P.); (F.C.); (D.N.); (G.M.); (A.D.N.); (A.M.); (A.M.I.); (G.M.); (D.D.V.); (G.D.)
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- Department of Interdisciplinary Medicine, University of Bari “Aldo Moro”, 70124 Bari, Italy; (A.D.I.); (I.F.); (F.V.); (A.N.); (M.C.); (S.B.); (G.L.); (V.C.); (A.M.C.); (S.C.); (A.P.); (F.P.); (F.C.); (D.N.); (G.M.); (A.D.N.); (A.M.); (A.M.I.); (G.M.); (D.D.V.); (G.D.)
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- Department of Interdisciplinary Medicine, University of Bari “Aldo Moro”, 70124 Bari, Italy; (A.D.I.); (I.F.); (F.V.); (A.N.); (M.C.); (S.B.); (G.L.); (V.C.); (A.M.C.); (S.C.); (A.P.); (F.P.); (F.C.); (D.N.); (G.M.); (A.D.N.); (A.M.); (A.M.I.); (G.M.); (D.D.V.); (G.D.)
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- Department of Interdisciplinary Medicine, University of Bari “Aldo Moro”, 70124 Bari, Italy; (A.D.I.); (I.F.); (F.V.); (A.N.); (M.C.); (S.B.); (G.L.); (V.C.); (A.M.C.); (S.C.); (A.P.); (F.P.); (F.C.); (D.N.); (G.M.); (A.D.N.); (A.M.); (A.M.I.); (G.M.); (D.D.V.); (G.D.)
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- Department of Interdisciplinary Medicine, University of Bari “Aldo Moro”, 70124 Bari, Italy; (A.D.I.); (I.F.); (F.V.); (A.N.); (M.C.); (S.B.); (G.L.); (V.C.); (A.M.C.); (S.C.); (A.P.); (F.P.); (F.C.); (D.N.); (G.M.); (A.D.N.); (A.M.); (A.M.I.); (G.M.); (D.D.V.); (G.D.)
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- Department of Interdisciplinary Medicine, University of Bari “Aldo Moro”, 70124 Bari, Italy; (A.D.I.); (I.F.); (F.V.); (A.N.); (M.C.); (S.B.); (G.L.); (V.C.); (A.M.C.); (S.C.); (A.P.); (F.P.); (F.C.); (D.N.); (G.M.); (A.D.N.); (A.M.); (A.M.I.); (G.M.); (D.D.V.); (G.D.)
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- Department of Interdisciplinary Medicine, University of Bari “Aldo Moro”, 70124 Bari, Italy; (A.D.I.); (I.F.); (F.V.); (A.N.); (M.C.); (S.B.); (G.L.); (V.C.); (A.M.C.); (S.C.); (A.P.); (F.P.); (F.C.); (D.N.); (G.M.); (A.D.N.); (A.M.); (A.M.I.); (G.M.); (D.D.V.); (G.D.)
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- Department of Interdisciplinary Medicine, University of Bari “Aldo Moro”, 70124 Bari, Italy; (A.D.I.); (I.F.); (F.V.); (A.N.); (M.C.); (S.B.); (G.L.); (V.C.); (A.M.C.); (S.C.); (A.P.); (F.P.); (F.C.); (D.N.); (G.M.); (A.D.N.); (A.M.); (A.M.I.); (G.M.); (D.D.V.); (G.D.)
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- Department of Interdisciplinary Medicine, University of Bari “Aldo Moro”, 70124 Bari, Italy; (A.D.I.); (I.F.); (F.V.); (A.N.); (M.C.); (S.B.); (G.L.); (V.C.); (A.M.C.); (S.C.); (A.P.); (F.P.); (F.C.); (D.N.); (G.M.); (A.D.N.); (A.M.); (A.M.I.); (G.M.); (D.D.V.); (G.D.)
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- Department of Interdisciplinary Medicine, University of Bari “Aldo Moro”, 70124 Bari, Italy; (A.D.I.); (I.F.); (F.V.); (A.N.); (M.C.); (S.B.); (G.L.); (V.C.); (A.M.C.); (S.C.); (A.P.); (F.P.); (F.C.); (D.N.); (G.M.); (A.D.N.); (A.M.); (A.M.I.); (G.M.); (D.D.V.); (G.D.)
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- Department of Interdisciplinary Medicine, University of Bari “Aldo Moro”, 70124 Bari, Italy; (A.D.I.); (I.F.); (F.V.); (A.N.); (M.C.); (S.B.); (G.L.); (V.C.); (A.M.C.); (S.C.); (A.P.); (F.P.); (F.C.); (D.N.); (G.M.); (A.D.N.); (A.M.); (A.M.I.); (G.M.); (D.D.V.); (G.D.)
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- Department of Interdisciplinary Medicine, University of Bari “Aldo Moro”, 70124 Bari, Italy; (A.D.I.); (I.F.); (F.V.); (A.N.); (M.C.); (S.B.); (G.L.); (V.C.); (A.M.C.); (S.C.); (A.P.); (F.P.); (F.C.); (D.N.); (G.M.); (A.D.N.); (A.M.); (A.M.I.); (G.M.); (D.D.V.); (G.D.)
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- Department of Interdisciplinary Medicine, University of Bari “Aldo Moro”, 70124 Bari, Italy; (A.D.I.); (I.F.); (F.V.); (A.N.); (M.C.); (S.B.); (G.L.); (V.C.); (A.M.C.); (S.C.); (A.P.); (F.P.); (F.C.); (D.N.); (G.M.); (A.D.N.); (A.M.); (A.M.I.); (G.M.); (D.D.V.); (G.D.)
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- Department of Interdisciplinary Medicine, University of Bari “Aldo Moro”, 70124 Bari, Italy; (A.D.I.); (I.F.); (F.V.); (A.N.); (M.C.); (S.B.); (G.L.); (V.C.); (A.M.C.); (S.C.); (A.P.); (F.P.); (F.C.); (D.N.); (G.M.); (A.D.N.); (A.M.); (A.M.I.); (G.M.); (D.D.V.); (G.D.)
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- Department of Interdisciplinary Medicine, University of Bari “Aldo Moro”, 70124 Bari, Italy; (A.D.I.); (I.F.); (F.V.); (A.N.); (M.C.); (S.B.); (G.L.); (V.C.); (A.M.C.); (S.C.); (A.P.); (F.P.); (F.C.); (D.N.); (G.M.); (A.D.N.); (A.M.); (A.M.I.); (G.M.); (D.D.V.); (G.D.)
- Correspondence: (B.R.); (I.R.B.); (F.I.); Tel.: +39-3477619817 (B.R.); +40-744919319 (I.R.B.); +39-3312111104 (F.I.)
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- Department of Oral Rehabilitation, Faculty of Dentistry, Iuliu Hațieganu University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 400012 Cluj-Napoca, Romania
- Correspondence: (B.R.); (I.R.B.); (F.I.); Tel.: +39-3477619817 (B.R.); +40-744919319 (I.R.B.); +39-3312111104 (F.I.)
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- Department of Innovative Technologies in Medicine and Dentistry, University of Chieti-Pescara, 66100 Chieti, Italy; (A.S.); (F.L.)
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- Department of Innovative Technologies in Medicine and Dentistry, University of Chieti-Pescara, 66100 Chieti, Italy; (A.S.); (F.L.)
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- Department of Interdisciplinary Medicine, University of Bari “Aldo Moro”, 70124 Bari, Italy; (A.D.I.); (I.F.); (F.V.); (A.N.); (M.C.); (S.B.); (G.L.); (V.C.); (A.M.C.); (S.C.); (A.P.); (F.P.); (F.C.); (D.N.); (G.M.); (A.D.N.); (A.M.); (A.M.I.); (G.M.); (D.D.V.); (G.D.)
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- Department of Interdisciplinary Medicine, University of Bari “Aldo Moro”, 70124 Bari, Italy; (A.D.I.); (I.F.); (F.V.); (A.N.); (M.C.); (S.B.); (G.L.); (V.C.); (A.M.C.); (S.C.); (A.P.); (F.P.); (F.C.); (D.N.); (G.M.); (A.D.N.); (A.M.); (A.M.I.); (G.M.); (D.D.V.); (G.D.)
- Correspondence: (B.R.); (I.R.B.); (F.I.); Tel.: +39-3477619817 (B.R.); +40-744919319 (I.R.B.); +39-3312111104 (F.I.)
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- Department of Interdisciplinary Medicine, University of Bari “Aldo Moro”, 70124 Bari, Italy; (A.D.I.); (I.F.); (F.V.); (A.N.); (M.C.); (S.B.); (G.L.); (V.C.); (A.M.C.); (S.C.); (A.P.); (F.P.); (F.C.); (D.N.); (G.M.); (A.D.N.); (A.M.); (A.M.I.); (G.M.); (D.D.V.); (G.D.)
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Deep Bite Treatment with Aligners: A New Protocol. APPLIED SCIENCES-BASEL 2022. [DOI: 10.3390/app12136709] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Deep bites can be treated by the intrusion of anterior teeth and the extrusion of the posterior teeth, or both, according to the exposure of the incisors in the smile. The aim of this paper is to propose a protocol to improve the effectiveness of deep bite treatments. Orthodontic movements are programmed following the “frog staging” protocol for the anterior teeth, the application of retention attachments and the overengineered final setup. Two case reports described the clinical and radiographic changes with orthodontic treatment using Invisalign clear aligners by applying this protocol.
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Experimental Analysis of the Use of Cranial Electromyography in Athletes and Clinical Implications. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2022; 19:ijerph19137975. [PMID: 35805630 PMCID: PMC9266171 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph19137975] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/10/2022] [Revised: 06/23/2022] [Accepted: 06/26/2022] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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Background: Cranial surface electromyography is assumed to analyze the correlation between the stomatognathic apparatus and the muscular system and its implications on the physical status of professional athletes. The purpose of this paper is to evaluate surface cranial electromyography as an aid in the diagnosis and treatment of occlusal and muscular disorders in professional athletes. Methods: A sample of 25 athletes (mean age 23 years, 20 men and 5 women) underwent electromyographic recording; among them, 13 had a sports injury condition (symptomatic athletes), while 12 were in perfect physical condition (asymptomatic athletes). At odontostomatological examination, 6 showed cranio-mandibular disorders (dysfunctional athletes), while 19 showed no disorders (functional athletes). The treatment plan to resolve the symptoms of the dysfunctional athletes was chosen based on the electromyographic data. One month after the start of therapy with an occlusal splint, a follow-up was performed, and the results were compared with the initial data. Results: Statistical analysis showed that the chosen therapy following the use of electromyography was effective in 72% of cases, while 28% of patients did not respond to therapy (p = 0.028). Conclusions: The use of cranial electromyography in competitive athletes is a valuable tool in therapeutic choice aimed at balancing occlusal loads and improving the patient’s global tonic postural attitude, resulting in positive feedback in the qualitative assessment of sports performance.
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Elastodontic Devices in Orthodontics: An In-Vitro Study on Mechanical Deformation under Loading. Bioengineering (Basel) 2022; 9:bioengineering9070282. [PMID: 35877333 PMCID: PMC9312014 DOI: 10.3390/bioengineering9070282] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/31/2022] [Revised: 06/23/2022] [Accepted: 06/25/2022] [Indexed: 12/03/2022] Open
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The purpose of the present study was to evaluate the mechanical resistance of elastodontic devices (ED): their maximum compression loads and plastic deformation under loading (percentage). An Instron universal machine (Model 3365, Instron, Industrial Product Group, Grove City, PA, USA) was employed with a 100 N load cell and with Bluehill software for loading analyses. Each device was submitted to a five-cycles test. The following ED were evaluated: A.M.C.O.P. (Micerium, Genova, Italy) in red color, in orange color, and in blue color; HealthyStart (Ortho-Tain, Winnetka, IL, USA), and T4K™ phase 1 (Myofunctional Research Co., Helensvale, Australia). During the five-cycles test, the Ortho-Tain device delivered the greatest compression load (7.56 N), with the lowest percentage of deformation (0.95%). For all devices, a slight plastic deformation of the material was registered, ranging from 0.95% to 1.75%. For the T4K device it was not possible to complete the five-cycles test. For all the analyzed ED, a slight plastic deformation under loading was registered, that in all cases can be considered clinically acceptable. Further studies are needed to test the appliances after clinical usage.
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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.)
| | - Grazia Marinelli
- 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.)
| | - Giuseppina Malcangi
- 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.)
| | - Giovanni Coloccia
- 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.)
| | - Valentina Montenegro
- 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.)
| | - Chiara Di Pede
- 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.)
| | - Anna Maria Ciocia
- 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.)
| | - Giuseppe Barile
- 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.)
| | - Antonio Mancini
- 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.)
| | - Giulia Palmieri
- 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.)
| | - Daniela Azzollini
- 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.)
| | - Biagio Rapone
- 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.)
| | - Ludovica Nucci
- Multidisciplinary Department of Medical-Surgical and Dental Specialties, University of Campania Luigi Vanvitelli, Via L. De Crecchio 6, 80138 Naples, Italy;
| | - Ioana Roxana Bordea
- Department of Oral Rehabilitation, Faculty of Dentistry, Iuliu Hațieganu University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 400012 Cluj-Napoca, Romania
- Correspondence: (I.R.B.); (F.L.)
| | - Antonio Scarano
- Department of Innovative Technologies in Medicine and Dentistry, University of Chieti-Pescara, 66100 Chieti, Italy;
| | - Felice Lorusso
- Department of Innovative Technologies in Medicine and Dentistry, University of Chieti-Pescara, 66100 Chieti, Italy;
- Correspondence: (I.R.B.); (F.L.)
| | - Gianluca Martino Tartaglia
- 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.)
| | - Cinzia Maspero
- 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.)
| | | | - Filippo Cardarelli
- 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.)
| | - Daniela Di Venere
- 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.)
| | - Angelo Michele Inchingolo
- 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.)
| | - Gianna Dipalma
- 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.)
| | - Francesco Inchingolo
- 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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Inchingolo AD, Patano A, Coloccia G, Ceci S, Inchingolo AM, Marinelli G, Malcangi G, Di Pede C, Garibaldi M, Ciocia AM, Mancini A, Palmieri G, Rapone B, Piras F, Cardarelli F, Nucci L, Bordea IR, Scarano A, Lorusso F, Giovanniello D, Costa S, Tartaglia GM, Di Venere D, Dipalma G, Inchingolo F. Treatment of Class III Malocclusion and Anterior Crossbite with Aligners: A Case Report. MEDICINA (KAUNAS, LITHUANIA) 2022; 58:medicina58050603. [PMID: 35630020 PMCID: PMC9147027 DOI: 10.3390/medicina58050603] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/07/2022] [Revised: 04/22/2022] [Accepted: 04/25/2022] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
Abstract
The article describes the orthodontically treated case of a 25-year-old patient with skeletal and dental class III malocclusion, anterior crossbite, which caused functional and aesthetic problems, occlusal trauma, and incisor wear. Treatment with transparent aligners was proposed to meet the patient's needs, using the sequential distalization protocol. While sequential distalization is well documented for class II malocclusion treatment in maxillary arch teeth, further investigations are necessary for class III malocclusions. In fact, lower teeth movements are more complex due to mandibular bone density and the presence of the third molars, which are often extracted to perform distalization. In addition, the use of intermaxillary elastics helps control the proclination of the anterior teeth as a reaction to distalizing forces. At the end of the treatment, the patient reached molar and canine class I and positive overjet and overbite. The inclination of lower incisors and the interincisal angle have improved, resulting in aesthetic and functional enhancement.
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Affiliation(s)
- Alessio Danilo Inchingolo
- Department of Interdisciplinary Medicine, University of Bari “Aldo Moro”, 70124 Bari, Italy; (A.D.I.); (A.P.); (G.C.); (S.C.); (A.M.I.); (G.M.); (G.M.); (C.D.P.); (M.G.); (A.M.C.); (A.M.); (G.P.); (B.R.); (F.P.); (F.C.); (D.D.V.); (G.D.); (F.I.)
| | - Assunta Patano
- Department of Interdisciplinary Medicine, University of Bari “Aldo Moro”, 70124 Bari, Italy; (A.D.I.); (A.P.); (G.C.); (S.C.); (A.M.I.); (G.M.); (G.M.); (C.D.P.); (M.G.); (A.M.C.); (A.M.); (G.P.); (B.R.); (F.P.); (F.C.); (D.D.V.); (G.D.); (F.I.)
| | - Giovanni Coloccia
- Department of Interdisciplinary Medicine, University of Bari “Aldo Moro”, 70124 Bari, Italy; (A.D.I.); (A.P.); (G.C.); (S.C.); (A.M.I.); (G.M.); (G.M.); (C.D.P.); (M.G.); (A.M.C.); (A.M.); (G.P.); (B.R.); (F.P.); (F.C.); (D.D.V.); (G.D.); (F.I.)
| | - Sabino Ceci
- Department of Interdisciplinary Medicine, University of Bari “Aldo Moro”, 70124 Bari, Italy; (A.D.I.); (A.P.); (G.C.); (S.C.); (A.M.I.); (G.M.); (G.M.); (C.D.P.); (M.G.); (A.M.C.); (A.M.); (G.P.); (B.R.); (F.P.); (F.C.); (D.D.V.); (G.D.); (F.I.)
| | - Angelo Michele Inchingolo
- Department of Interdisciplinary Medicine, University of Bari “Aldo Moro”, 70124 Bari, Italy; (A.D.I.); (A.P.); (G.C.); (S.C.); (A.M.I.); (G.M.); (G.M.); (C.D.P.); (M.G.); (A.M.C.); (A.M.); (G.P.); (B.R.); (F.P.); (F.C.); (D.D.V.); (G.D.); (F.I.)
| | - Grazia Marinelli
- Department of Interdisciplinary Medicine, University of Bari “Aldo Moro”, 70124 Bari, Italy; (A.D.I.); (A.P.); (G.C.); (S.C.); (A.M.I.); (G.M.); (G.M.); (C.D.P.); (M.G.); (A.M.C.); (A.M.); (G.P.); (B.R.); (F.P.); (F.C.); (D.D.V.); (G.D.); (F.I.)
| | - Giuseppina Malcangi
- Department of Interdisciplinary Medicine, University of Bari “Aldo Moro”, 70124 Bari, Italy; (A.D.I.); (A.P.); (G.C.); (S.C.); (A.M.I.); (G.M.); (G.M.); (C.D.P.); (M.G.); (A.M.C.); (A.M.); (G.P.); (B.R.); (F.P.); (F.C.); (D.D.V.); (G.D.); (F.I.)
| | - Chiara Di Pede
- Department of Interdisciplinary Medicine, University of Bari “Aldo Moro”, 70124 Bari, Italy; (A.D.I.); (A.P.); (G.C.); (S.C.); (A.M.I.); (G.M.); (G.M.); (C.D.P.); (M.G.); (A.M.C.); (A.M.); (G.P.); (B.R.); (F.P.); (F.C.); (D.D.V.); (G.D.); (F.I.)
| | - Mariagrazia Garibaldi
- Department of Interdisciplinary Medicine, University of Bari “Aldo Moro”, 70124 Bari, Italy; (A.D.I.); (A.P.); (G.C.); (S.C.); (A.M.I.); (G.M.); (G.M.); (C.D.P.); (M.G.); (A.M.C.); (A.M.); (G.P.); (B.R.); (F.P.); (F.C.); (D.D.V.); (G.D.); (F.I.)
| | - Anna Maria Ciocia
- Department of Interdisciplinary Medicine, University of Bari “Aldo Moro”, 70124 Bari, Italy; (A.D.I.); (A.P.); (G.C.); (S.C.); (A.M.I.); (G.M.); (G.M.); (C.D.P.); (M.G.); (A.M.C.); (A.M.); (G.P.); (B.R.); (F.P.); (F.C.); (D.D.V.); (G.D.); (F.I.)
| | - Antonio Mancini
- Department of Interdisciplinary Medicine, University of Bari “Aldo Moro”, 70124 Bari, Italy; (A.D.I.); (A.P.); (G.C.); (S.C.); (A.M.I.); (G.M.); (G.M.); (C.D.P.); (M.G.); (A.M.C.); (A.M.); (G.P.); (B.R.); (F.P.); (F.C.); (D.D.V.); (G.D.); (F.I.)
| | - Giulia Palmieri
- Department of Interdisciplinary Medicine, University of Bari “Aldo Moro”, 70124 Bari, Italy; (A.D.I.); (A.P.); (G.C.); (S.C.); (A.M.I.); (G.M.); (G.M.); (C.D.P.); (M.G.); (A.M.C.); (A.M.); (G.P.); (B.R.); (F.P.); (F.C.); (D.D.V.); (G.D.); (F.I.)
| | - Biagio Rapone
- Department of Interdisciplinary Medicine, University of Bari “Aldo Moro”, 70124 Bari, Italy; (A.D.I.); (A.P.); (G.C.); (S.C.); (A.M.I.); (G.M.); (G.M.); (C.D.P.); (M.G.); (A.M.C.); (A.M.); (G.P.); (B.R.); (F.P.); (F.C.); (D.D.V.); (G.D.); (F.I.)
| | - Fabio Piras
- Department of Interdisciplinary Medicine, University of Bari “Aldo Moro”, 70124 Bari, Italy; (A.D.I.); (A.P.); (G.C.); (S.C.); (A.M.I.); (G.M.); (G.M.); (C.D.P.); (M.G.); (A.M.C.); (A.M.); (G.P.); (B.R.); (F.P.); (F.C.); (D.D.V.); (G.D.); (F.I.)
| | - Filippo Cardarelli
- Department of Interdisciplinary Medicine, University of Bari “Aldo Moro”, 70124 Bari, Italy; (A.D.I.); (A.P.); (G.C.); (S.C.); (A.M.I.); (G.M.); (G.M.); (C.D.P.); (M.G.); (A.M.C.); (A.M.); (G.P.); (B.R.); (F.P.); (F.C.); (D.D.V.); (G.D.); (F.I.)
| | - Ludovica Nucci
- Multidisciplinary Department of Medical-Surgical and Dental Specialties, University of Campania “Luigi Vanvitelli”, Via L. De Crecchio 6, 80138 Naples, Italy;
| | - Ioana Roxana Bordea
- Department of Oral Rehabilitation, Faculty of Dentistry, Iuliu Hațieganu University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 400012 Cluj-Napoca, Romania
- Correspondence: (I.R.B.); (F.L.); Tel.: +40-744-919-319 (I.R.B.); +39-328-213-2586 or +39-087-1355-4100 (F.L.)
| | - Antonio Scarano
- Department of Innovative Technologies in Medicine and Dentistry, University of Chieti-Pescara, 66100 Chieti, Italy;
| | - Felice Lorusso
- Department of Innovative Technologies in Medicine and Dentistry, University of Chieti-Pescara, 66100 Chieti, Italy;
- Correspondence: (I.R.B.); (F.L.); Tel.: +40-744-919-319 (I.R.B.); +39-328-213-2586 or +39-087-1355-4100 (F.L.)
| | - Delia Giovanniello
- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Hospital “San Camillo Forlanini”, 00152 Rome, Italy;
| | - Stefania Costa
- Department of Biomedical and Dental Sciences and Morphofunctional Imaging, Section of Orthodontics, School of Dentistry, University of Messina, 98125 Messina, Italy;
| | - Gianluca Martino Tartaglia
- Department of Biomedical, Surgical and Dental Sciences, School of Dentistry, University of Milan, 20100 Milan, Italy;
- Fondazione IRCCS Cà Granda, Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico, 20100 Milan, Italy
| | - Daniela Di Venere
- Department of Interdisciplinary Medicine, University of Bari “Aldo Moro”, 70124 Bari, Italy; (A.D.I.); (A.P.); (G.C.); (S.C.); (A.M.I.); (G.M.); (G.M.); (C.D.P.); (M.G.); (A.M.C.); (A.M.); (G.P.); (B.R.); (F.P.); (F.C.); (D.D.V.); (G.D.); (F.I.)
| | - Gianna Dipalma
- Department of Interdisciplinary Medicine, University of Bari “Aldo Moro”, 70124 Bari, Italy; (A.D.I.); (A.P.); (G.C.); (S.C.); (A.M.I.); (G.M.); (G.M.); (C.D.P.); (M.G.); (A.M.C.); (A.M.); (G.P.); (B.R.); (F.P.); (F.C.); (D.D.V.); (G.D.); (F.I.)
| | - Francesco Inchingolo
- Department of Interdisciplinary Medicine, University of Bari “Aldo Moro”, 70124 Bari, Italy; (A.D.I.); (A.P.); (G.C.); (S.C.); (A.M.I.); (G.M.); (G.M.); (C.D.P.); (M.G.); (A.M.C.); (A.M.); (G.P.); (B.R.); (F.P.); (F.C.); (D.D.V.); (G.D.); (F.I.)
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