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Leeisaramas C, Chantarapanich N, Inglam S, Insee K. Analysis of Stress Distribution and Displacement Based on the Miniscrew Positions of the Palatal Slope Bone-borne Expander: A Finite Element Study. Eur J Dent 2024. [PMID: 38555643 DOI: 10.1055/s-0043-1777823] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/02/2024] Open
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OBJECTIVES This study aimed to investigate the stress distribution pattern of the palatal slope bone-borne expander on the maxillary area according to a different anteroposterior position of anchored miniscrews using finite element analysis. MATERIALS AND METHODS Nasomaxillary stereolithography files with three different anteroposterior anchored miniscrew positions of the palatal slope bone-borne expander were determined as model A, B, and C. Each model consists of four supported miniscrews. Model A: two anterior miniscrews were located between the maxillary canine and the first premolar, and two posteriors between the second premolar and the first molar. Model B: two anteriors were between the lateral incisor and the canine, and two posteriors were the same as in model A. Model C: two anteriors were the same as in model A, and two posteriors were distal to the first molar. One turn of expander screws was applied. Maximum principal stress, equivalent elastic strain, equivalent von Mises stress, and transverse displacement were evaluated. RESULTS The maximum principal stress was mostly found at the bone-miniscrew interface. Model A exhibited an intersecting area of stress between the supported miniscrews. The highest value of principal stress was in model B, while model C showed a uniform distribution pattern. The elastic strain pattern was similar to the principal stress in all models. The highest value of equivalent von Mises stress was located on the expander screw. The largest amount of transverse displacement of teeth was in model A, while model C exhibited a more consistent transverse displacement than other models. Vertical displacement of posterior teeth was also noticed. CONCLUSION Based on the result, it revealed that the various anteroposterior miniscrew placements of the palatal slope bone-borne expander had various patterns of stress distribution and resulted in various outcomes. It may be inferred that model A's miniscrew location was advantageous for obtaining expansion quantities, but model C's miniscrew position was advantageous for maintaining consistent biomechanics.
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- Chakree Leeisaramas
- Division of Orthodontics, Faculty of Dentistry, Thammasat University, Pathum Thani, Thailand
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- Digital Industrial Design and Manufacturing Research Unit and Department of Mechanical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering at Sriracha, Kasetsart University, Chonburi, Thailand
- Thammasat University Research Unit in Dental Biomechanics, Thammasat University, Pathum Thani, Thailand
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- Division of Oral Diagnostic Sciences, Faculty of Dentistry, Thammasat University, Pathum Thani, Thailand
- Thammasat University Research Unit in Dental Biomechanics, Thammasat University, Pathum Thani, Thailand
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- Division of Orthodontics, Faculty of Dentistry, Thammasat University, Pathum Thani, Thailand
- Thammasat University Research Unit in Dental Biomechanics, Thammasat University, Pathum Thani, Thailand
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Koç O, Koç N, Jacob HB. Effect of different palatal expanders with miniscrews in surgically assisted rapid palatal expansion: A non-linear finite element analysis. Dental Press J Orthod 2024; 29:e2423195. [PMID: 38451569 PMCID: PMC10914319 DOI: 10.1590/2177-6709.29.1.e2423195.oar] [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: 08/29/2023] [Accepted: 12/21/2023] [Indexed: 03/08/2024] Open
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INTRODUCTION Surgically assisted rapid palatal expansion (SARPE) has been the treatment of choice in subjects presenting skeletally mature sutures. OBJECTIVE The purpose of this study was to analyze stress distribution and displacement of the craniofacial and dentoalveolar structures resulting from three types of palatal expanders with surgical assistance using a non-linear finite element analysis. MATERIAL AND METHODS Three different palatal expanders were designed: Model-I (tooth-bone-borne type containing four miniscrews), Model-II (tooth-bone-borne type containing two miniscrews), and Model-III (bone-borne type containing four miniscrews). A Le Fort I osteotomy was performed, and a total of 5.0 mm palatal expansion was simulated. Nonlinear analysis (three theory) method (geometric nonlinear theory, nonlinear contact theory, and nonlinear material methods) was used to evaluate stress and displacement of several craniofacial and dentoalveolar structures. RESULTS Regardless of the maxillary expander device type, surgically assisted rapid palatal expansion produces greater anterior maxillary expansion than posterior (ANS ranged from 2.675 mm to 3.444 mm, and PNS ranged from 0.522 mm to 1.721 mm); Model-I showed more parallel midpalatal suture opening pattern - PNS/ANS equal to 54%. In regards to ANS, Model-II (1.159 mm) and Model-III (1.000 mm) presented larger downward displacement than Model-I (0.343 mm). PNS displaced anteriorly more than ANS for all devices; Model-III presented the largest amount of forward displacement for PNS (1.147 mm) and ANS (1.064 mm). All three type of expanders showed similar dental displacement, and minimal craniofacial sutures separation. As expected, different maxillary expander designs produce different primary areas and levels of stresses (the bone-borne expander presented minimal stress at the teeth and the tooth-bone-borne expander with two miniscrews presented the highest). CONCLUSIONS Based on this finite element method/finite element analysis, the results showed that different maxillary expander designs produce different primary areas and levels of stresses, minimal displacement of the craniofacial sutures, and different skeletal V-shape expansion.
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- Osman Koç
- Yildiz Technical University, Department of Mechanical Engineering (Yildiz, Istanbul/Turkey)
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- Independent researcher (Yildiz, Istanbul/Turkey)
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- The University of Texas Health Science Center Houston School of Dentistry, Department of Orthodontics (Houston/TX, USA)
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Gupta V, Rai P, Tripathi T, Kanase A. Stress distribution and displacement with four different types of MARPE on craniofacial complex: A three-dimensional finite element analysis. Int Orthod 2023; 21:100813. [PMID: 37776697 DOI: 10.1016/j.ortho.2023.100813] [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: 07/12/2023] [Revised: 09/06/2023] [Accepted: 09/10/2023] [Indexed: 10/02/2023]
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BACKGROUND Various designs of mini-implants assisted rapid palatal expander (MARPE) appliances can impact treatment effectiveness through their biomechanical effects. The purpose of the study was to study the stress distribution and displacement with four different designs of the MARPE appliance on the craniofacial complex. METHODS A 3D finite element model of the craniofacial complex was created from CBCT DICOM data, comprising four distinct groups. Each group consisted of one 4-hole expansion screw positioned between the second premolar and first molar in all models. Group 1 used four single-cortical mini-implants (1.5×8mm) engaging only the palatal cortex. Group 2 employed four mini-implants (1.5×11mm) engaging both the palatal and nasal cortices. Group 3 had monocortical implants on the palatal slopes, while Group 4 was similar to group 3 with implants in the acrylic wings. Comparisons between groups were made for anchorage (groups 1 and 2), mini-implant position (groups 1 and 3) and surface effect (groups 3 and 4). Von Mises stresses and displacements at various skeletal and dental points were evaluated using ANSYS software. RESULTS The highest stresses were observed in the maxillary, pterygoid and zygomatic bones, as well as in the mid- palatal suture in all four groups. Downward and forward rotation of the craniofacial complex was noted. Group 2 showed greater skeletal expansion than group 1. Among groups 1 and 3, group 3 showed a better stress distribution. Group 4 showed less dentoalveolar rotation than group 3. CONCLUSIONS The MARPE appliances had an impact on the craniofacial complex with stresses on the mid-palatal suture, maxillary bone, pterygoid bones and anterior teeth. Clockwise rotation of the maxilla, zygomatic bones and dentition was noted, while the pterygoid bones and pterygoid suture were displaced backwards. MARPE with bicortical anchorage produces better skeletal expansion. Placing implants on the palatal slopes with acrylic wings results in better skeletal expansion with less clockwise rotation of the dentition.
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- Veenita Gupta
- Department of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopaedics, Maulana Azad Institute of Dental Sciences, 110002 New Delhi, India
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- Department of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopaedics, Maulana Azad Institute of Dental Sciences, 110002 New Delhi, India.
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- Department of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopaedics, Maulana Azad Institute of Dental Sciences, 110002 New Delhi, India
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- Department of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopaedics, Maulana Azad Institute of Dental Sciences, 110002 New Delhi, India
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Pan S, Gao X, Sun J, Yang Z, Hu B, Song J. Effects of novel microimplant-assisted rapid palatal expanders manufactured by 3-dimensional printing technology: A finite element study. Am J Orthod Dentofacial Orthop 2023; 164:700-711. [PMID: 37330728 DOI: 10.1016/j.ajodo.2023.04.020] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/01/2022] [Revised: 04/01/2023] [Accepted: 04/01/2023] [Indexed: 06/19/2023]
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INTRODUCTION The expansion effects of several new microimplant-assisted rapid palatal expanders (MARPEs) manufactured by 3-dimensional printing technology were evaluated by finite element analysis (FEA). The aim was to identify a novel MARPE suitable for treating maxillary transverse deficiency. METHODS The finite element model was established using MIMICS software (version 19.0; Materialise, Leuven, Belgium). First, the appropriate microimplant insertion characteristics were identified via FEA, and several MARPEs with the above insertion patterns were manufactured by 3-dimensional printing technology. Then, the stress distribution and displacement prediction of the 4 MARPEs and hyrax expander (model E) were evaluated via FEA: bone-borne (model A), bone-tooth-borne (model B), bone-mucous-borne (model C), bone-tooth-mucous-borne (model D). RESULTS Monocortical microimplants perpendicular to the cortical bone on the coronal plane resulted in better expansion effects. Compared with a conventional hyrax expander, the orthopedic expansion of each of the 4 MARPEs was far larger, the parallelism was greater, and the posterior teeth tipping rate was lower. Among them, the expansion effects of models C and D were the best; the von Mises peak values on the surfaces of the microimplants were smaller than those of models A and B. CONCLUSIONS This study may demonstrate that the 4 MARPEs obtained more advantageous orthopedic expansion effects than a hyrax expander. Models C and D obtained better biomechanical effects and had better primary stability. Overall, model D is the recommended expander for treating maxillary transverse deficiency because its structure acts like an implant guide and is beneficial for the accurate insertion of the microimplant.
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- Shengyuan Pan
- College of Stomatology, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China; Chongqing Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases and Biomedical Sciences, Chongqing, China; Chongqing Municipal Key Laboratory of Oral Biomedical Engineering of Higher Education, Chongqing, China
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- College of Stomatology, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China; Chongqing Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases and Biomedical Sciences, Chongqing, China; Chongqing Municipal Key Laboratory of Oral Biomedical Engineering of Higher Education, Chongqing, China
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- College of Stomatology, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China; Chongqing Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases and Biomedical Sciences, Chongqing, China; Chongqing Municipal Key Laboratory of Oral Biomedical Engineering of Higher Education, Chongqing, China
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- College of Stomatology, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China; Chongqing Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases and Biomedical Sciences, Chongqing, China; Chongqing Municipal Key Laboratory of Oral Biomedical Engineering of Higher Education, Chongqing, China
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- College of Stomatology, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China; Chongqing Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases and Biomedical Sciences, Chongqing, China; Chongqing Municipal Key Laboratory of Oral Biomedical Engineering of Higher Education, Chongqing, China.
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- College of Stomatology, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China; Chongqing Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases and Biomedical Sciences, Chongqing, China; Chongqing Municipal Key Laboratory of Oral Biomedical Engineering of Higher Education, Chongqing, China.
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Koç O, Pamukçu H, Kocabalkan AA. Comparison of 3 different bone-borne type expansion appliances used in surgically-assisted rapid palatal expansion: A finite element analysis. Am J Orthod Dentofacial Orthop 2023; 163:e23-e33. [PMID: 36572581 DOI: 10.1016/j.ajodo.2022.12.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/01/2022] [Revised: 12/01/2022] [Accepted: 12/01/2022] [Indexed: 12/25/2022]
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INTRODUCTION This study aimed to compare the effects of 3 different bone-borne type expansion appliances used in the surgically-assisted rapid palatal expansion (SARPE) by finite element analysis. METHODS Three different miniscrew-supported palatal expansion appliances were modeled. Median and lateral osteotomies were performed without pterygomaxillary suture separation. Model I consisted of a palatal expander with 2 miniscrews placed 4 mm far from the midpalatal suture. In model II, 2 miniscrews were located at the alveolar ridge between the first molar and the second premolar. In model III, 4 miniscrews were placed as a combination of the first and second models. Stress distributions and amount of displacements were evaluated with Ansys software (version 19.2; Ansys, Canonsburg, Pa) for 5-mm expansion in a symmetrical finite element analysis model to reflect the clinical situation. RESULTS SARPE simulation using miniscrew-assisted maxillary expanders for all models showed a rotation and tipping of the maxilla. The largest displacement was found for the anterior part of the palate in model II and the posterior part in model III. Although a wedge-shaped expansion pattern was observed in all models, this form was more prominent in model II. The highest stress value (0.91 MPa) was measured in model I, and the lowest value (0.004 MPa) was measured in model II for the anterior nasal spine region. The highest stress value (0.51 MPa) was measured in model III, and the lowest value (0.12 MPa) was measured in model II for the posterior nasal spine region. The lowest stress values were measured in model II for all the craniofacial and maxillofacial structures. CONCLUSIONS Among the models, the lowest stress distribution conditions for craniofacial and maxillofacial structures were found in model II. The largest displacement was found at the incisors and anterior part of the maxilla for model II. The greatest displacement was found at the posterior region for model III.
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- Osman Koç
- Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Yildiz Technical University, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Orthodontics, School of Dentistry, Başkent University, Ankara, Turkey
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ElNaghy R, Al-Qawasmi R, Hasanin M. Do patient-reported outcomes of miniscrew-supported maxillary expansion in adolescent patients differ between slow and rapid activation protocol? Evid Based Dent 2023; 24:28-29. [PMID: 36890253 DOI: 10.1038/s41432-023-00858-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/12/2023] [Accepted: 01/17/2023] [Indexed: 03/10/2023]
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DESIGN Single-center randomized clinical trial with two parallel arms. The protocol of the study was approved by the institutional review board (IRB) of the Faculty of Dentistry, Alexandria University (IRB: 00010556-IORG: 0008839) and registered in Clinicaltrials.gov (identifier number: NCT04225637). Before the trial commencement, parents/legal guardians signed informed consents. The study complied with the CONSORT (Consolidated Standards of Reporting Trials). CASE SELECTION 30 adolescent patients aged between 12 to 16 years with transversely deficient maxilla requiring skeletal maxillary expansion were recruited to be included in the study. Patients received miniscrew-supported Penn expanders and they were randomly allocated (ratio 1:1) into two groups based on the activation protocol; slow maxillary expansion (SME = turn every other day) or rapid maxillary expansion (RME = 2 turn/day). DATA ANALYSIS The patient-reported outcome measures were the following: pain, headache, pressure, dizziness, speech, chewing and swallowing difficulties, swallowing difficulty. The participants rated the reported outcomes using numeric rating scale (NRS) at 4 time points: t1 = before appliance insertion, t2 = after first activation, t3 = after 1 week of activation, and t4 = after last activation. Patients were advised not to use analgesics, and to contact their provider in case of severe pain. Descriptive measures and patient-reported outcomes at various time points were calculated. Comparisons between the two groups at each time point were assessed using Mann-Whitney U-test. Comparisons of time points in each group were assessed using the Friedman test and followed by post-hoc tests with Bonferroni correction. RESULTS 6 patients were not included in the analysis for different reasons, allowing a total of 24 patients (12 patients in each group) to be analyzed. Mean ages of the patients in the SME and RME group were 14.30 ± 1.37 and 15.07 ± 1.59, respectively. Median scores were in the bottom quartiles of NRS for all reported outcomes. RME group reported significantly higher scores for all measured variables, with exception of headache and dizziness, which showed no statistical difference between the two group. CONCLUSIONS Mild to moderate discomfort and functional limitation is anticipated with the activation of miniscrew-anchored Penn expanders. Slow activation protocol provided a better overall patient experience when compared to a rapid activation protocol.
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- Rahma ElNaghy
- Department of Graduate Orthodontics, University of Detroit Mercy, Detroit, MI, USA.
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- Department of Graduate Orthodontics, University of Detroit Mercy, Detroit, MI, USA
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- Department of Graduate Orthodontics, University of Detroit Mercy, Detroit, MI, USA
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Somaskandhan A, Kumar NMV, Vijayalakshmi RD. Stress distribution and displacement in the maxillofacial complex during intrusion and distalization of the maxillary arch using miniplates versus mini-implants: a 3-dimensional finite element study. Prog Orthod 2023; 24:8. [PMID: 36854939 PMCID: PMC9975133 DOI: 10.1186/s40510-023-00455-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/02/2022] [Accepted: 01/03/2023] [Indexed: 03/02/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVES To three-dimensionally analyse the stress distribution and displacement pattern in the maxillofacial complex following intrusion and distalization of the maxillary arch using finite element analysis in skeletal class II malocclusion with prognathic maxilla and vertical maxillary excess using miniplates and mini-implants. MATERIALS AND METHODS Finite Element models of a skull, Y-shaped stainless steel miniplate, mini-implant and a posted arch were generated. Three force levels (1) 200 g (2) 300 g and (3) 500 g per side were applied to the assembly. The models were pre-processed and the analysis was performed using ANSYS version 18.1 software. Alterations in von mises stress, principal maximum stress, principal minimum stress and compressive stress were analysed around the sutures and surface landmarks. RESULTS With miniplates, there was a maximum stress concentration at the zygomatic buttress with even stress distribution at the fronto-maxillary, zygomatico-temporal, zygomatico-frontal and pterygomaxillary sutures along with anatomical landmarks such as frontal process of maxilla, ANS, Point A, prosthion and maxillary process of zygoma. First molars experienced greater distalization effects with buccal flaring when miniplates were used. With mini-implants, canine and premolars also exhibited greater distalization effects. In the root apices, lateral incisors showed increased lingual root movement with mini-implants. CONCLUSION Miniplates provide a greater distalizing effect while mini-implants produce increased intrusive effect. The distalizing effect is greater when 500 g of force is applied using miniplates with significantly even stress distribution and displacement pattern.
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- Abinaya Somaskandhan
- Department of Orthodontic and Dentofacial Orthopaedics, Faculty of Dentistry, Meenakshi Ammal Dental College and Hospital, Maduravoyal, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.
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- grid.415239.80000 0004 1767 5012Department of Orthodontic and Dentofacial Orthopaedics, Faculty of Dentistry, Meenakshi Ammal Dental College and Hospital, Maduravoyal, Chennai, Tamil Nadu India
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- grid.415239.80000 0004 1767 5012Department of Orthodontic and Dentofacial Orthopaedics, Faculty of Dentistry, Meenakshi Ammal Dental College and Hospital, Maduravoyal, Chennai, Tamil Nadu India
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Ritchie C, McGregor S, Bearn DR. Temporary anchorage devices and the forces and effects on the dentition and surrounding structures during orthodontic treatment: a scoping review. Eur J Orthod 2023; 45:324-337. [PMID: 36763546 DOI: 10.1093/ejo/cjac072] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/11/2023]
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BACKGROUND Temporary anchorage devices (TADs) offer the clinician an immediate temporary source of skeletal anchorage for a range of orthodontic interventions. It is important to understand forces involved in using TADs and the effects on the dentition and surrounding structures, to improve clinical outcomes. OBJECTIVE To examine and qualitatively synthesize literature on the forces involved with the use of TADs and the effects on the dentition and surrounding structures in orthodontic tooth movement, to provide better understanding of the complex interactions and the clinical implications. SEARCH METHODS Electronic databases searched included: Cochrane Library [including Central Register of Controlled Trials (CENTRAL)], Embase via OVID, Pubmed, and Scopus. Study screening and selection were conducted in duplicate. SELECTION CRITERIA Studies selected were clinical studies, simulation studies (computer or laboratory-based), or animal studies with no restriction over gender, age, study type (excluding case reports), or setting. Studies focusing on the forces involved with the use of TADs in orthodontic treatment and their effects on the dentition and surrounding structures were included. DATA COLLECTION AND ANALYSIS A data charting form was piloted and refined. Data charting was performed independently and in duplicate. This consisted of key fields with predetermined options and free text. The extracted data were collated, and a narrative synthesis conducted. RESULTS The results from 203 included studies were grouped into seven TAD based interventions combining the clinical, simulation, and animal studies. They were: En masse retraction of anterior teeth, intrusion, movement of a single tooth, orthopaedic interventions, distalisation, maxillary expansion and other types. The forces involved with the use of TADs, and their effects on the dentition and surrounding structures, were presented in descriptive and tabular formats. LIMITATIONS This review restricted study language to English. Formal appraisal of the quality of evidence is not a required feature of scoping reviews, as per the PRISMA-ScR guidelines, however it was evident that a proportion of clinical studies were of high risk of bias and low quality and therefore any proposed changes the reader may consider to their clinical practice should be contextualized in light of this. CONCLUSIONS Across the seven types of TAD based interventions the effects on the dentition and surrounding structures are described providing a better understanding of the complex interactions. A guide to the level and direction of forces in each type of intervention is provided to aid clinicians in achieving high quality outcomes. IMPLICATIONS There is a need to validate future FEA simulation studies by comparing to clinical data. It is also recommended that future scoping reviews incorporate a formal critical appraisal of studies to facilitate the translation of the results into clinical practice. Development of a standard set of terms for TADs is recommended to facilitate future research. REGISTRATION Registration of a scoping review is not possible with PROSPERO. FUNDING None to declare.
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- Colin Ritchie
- Orthodontic Department, Dundee Dental Hospital and Research School, University of Dundee, Scotland
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- Library & Learning Centre, University of Dundee, Scotland
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- Orthodontic Department, University of Dundee, Scotland
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Meng WY, Ma YQ, Shi B, Liu RK, Wang XM. The comparison of biomechanical effects of the conventional and bone-borne palatal expanders on late adolescence with unilateral cleft palate: a 3-dimensional finite element analysis. BMC Oral Health 2022; 22:600. [PMID: 36514035 PMCID: PMC9745990 DOI: 10.1186/s12903-022-02640-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/17/2022] [Accepted: 12/01/2022] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Patients with unilateral cleft lip and palate were associated with different nasomaxillary complex from the normal population. Although the biomechanical effects of conventional rapid palatal expansion (Hyrax expansion) and bone-borne rapid palatal expansion (micro-implant-assisted expansion) in non-cleft patients have been identified by multiple studies, little is known in patients with unilateral cleft lip and palate. The purpose of this study was to investigate and compare the biomechanical effects of the conventional and bone-borne palatal expanders in a late adolescence with unilateral cleft lip and palate. METHODS A cone beam CT scan of a late adolescence with unilateral cleft lip and palate was selected to construct the three-dimensional finite element models of teeth and craniofacial structures. The models of conventional and born-borne palatal expanders were established to simulate the clinical maxillary expansion. The geometric nonlinear theory was applied to evaluate the Von Mises stress distribution and displacements in craniofacial structures and teeth. RESULTS Bone-borne palatal expander achieved more transverse movement than conventional palatal expander in the whole mount of craniofacial regions, and the maximum amount of expansion was occurred anteriorly along the alveolar ridge on cleft-side. The expanding force from born-borne palatal expander resulted in more advancement in nasomaxillary complex than it in conventional palatal expander, especially in the anterior area of the minor segment of maxilla. Stresses from the both expanders distributed in similar patterns, but larger magnitudes and ranges were generated using the bone-borne expander around the maxillary buttresses and pterygoid plates of sphenoid bone. The maximum expanding stresses from born-borne palatal expander were concentrated on palatal slope supporting minscrews, whereas those from conventional palatal expander were concentrated on the anchoring molars. In addition, the buccal tipping effect of teeth generated using the bone-borne expander was less than it using the conventional palatal expander. CONCLUSION Bone-borne expander generated enhanced skeletal expansion at the levels of alveolar and palate in transversal direction, where the miniscrews contributed increased expanding forces to maxillary buttresses and decreased forces to buccal alveolar. Bone-borne expanders presented a superiority in correcting the asymmetric maxilla without surgical assistant in late adolescence with unilateral cleft lip and palate.
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- Wen-yu Meng
- grid.412643.60000 0004 1757 2902Department of Ultrasound Imaging, The First Hospital of Lanzhou University, 730000 Lanzhou, The People’s Republic of China
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- grid.32566.340000 0000 8571 0482Key Laboratory of Dental Maxillofacial Reconstruction and Biological Intelligence Manufacturing (NO: 20JR10RA653 - ZDKF20210401), School of Stomatology, Lanzhou University, No. 199, Donggang West Road, Gansu Province 730000 Lanzhou, People’s Republic of China ,grid.32566.340000 0000 8571 0482Department of Orthodontics, School of Stomatology, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, 730000 Gansu Province People’s Republic of China
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- grid.13291.380000 0001 0807 1581State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases & National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610041 The People’s Republic of China
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- grid.13291.380000 0001 0807 1581State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases & National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610041 The People’s Republic of China ,grid.413200.40000 0001 1276 6562Department of Orthodontics and Pediatric Dentistry, West China Stomatological Hospital, West China College of Stomatology, Sichuan University, No. 14, Section 3, Ren Min Nan Road, Chengdu, 610041 People’s Republic of China
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- grid.32566.340000 0000 8571 0482Key Laboratory of Dental Maxillofacial Reconstruction and Biological Intelligence Manufacturing (NO: 20JR10RA653 - ZDKF20210401), School of Stomatology, Lanzhou University, No. 199, Donggang West Road, Gansu Province 730000 Lanzhou, People’s Republic of China ,grid.32566.340000 0000 8571 0482Department of Orthodontics, School of Stomatology, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, 730000 Gansu Province People’s Republic of China
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Koç O, Jacob HB. Surgically assisted rapid palatal expansion: is the pterygomaxillary disjunction necessary? A finite element study. Semin Orthod 2022. [DOI: 10.1053/j.sodo.2022.10.017] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
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Yacout YM, Abdalla EM, El Harouny NM. Patient-reported outcomes of slow vs rapid miniscrew-supported maxillary expansion in adolescents: secondary outcomes of a randomized clinical trial. Angle Orthod 2022; 93:487444. [PMID: 36256584 PMCID: PMC9933559 DOI: 10.2319/061022-418.1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/01/2022] [Accepted: 09/01/2022] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVES To compare patient-reported experience between a Penn expander activated every other day vs twice daily. MATERIALS AND METHODS A total of 30 patients aged 12-16 years with transverse maxillary deficiency were recruited from the outpatient clinic, Faculty of Dentistry, Alexandria University (February 2019-December 2020). They were randomly allocated to two groups using block randomization (block size of six) and an allocation ratio of 1:1, which was concealed using opaque, sealed, sequentially numbered envelopes. Both groups received Penn expanders anchored by four palatal miniscrews. The slow maxillary expansion (SME) group activated the appliance once every other day. The rapid maxillary expansion (RME) group activated the appliance twice daily. Outcome measures were pain, pressure, headache, dizziness, speech difficulty, chewing difficulty, and swallowing difficulty scores rated by the participants on an 11-point numeric rating scale (NRS) at the following four time points: before appliance insertion (t1), after first activation (t2), after 1 week of activation (t3), and after last activation (t4). RESULTS Data of 24 patients in the SME group (n = 12, mean age = 14.30 ± 1.37 years) and RME group (n = 12, mean age = 15.07 ± 1.59 years) were analyzed. Median scores for all outcomes were in the bottom quartiles of the NRS. No difference was found between the two groups at t1 or t2. Significantly higher scores for all variables, except dizziness and headache, were reported in the RME group at t4. CONCLUSIONS Activation of miniscrew-supported expanders resulted in mild to moderate discomfort and functional limitation. Slow activation resulted in a better overall patient experience compared with rapid activation.
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Naveda R, dos Santos AM, Seminario MP, Miranda F, Janson G, Garib D. Midpalatal suture bone repair after miniscrew-assisted rapid palatal expansion in adults. Prog Orthod 2022; 23:35. [PMID: 36244995 PMCID: PMC9573844 DOI: 10.1186/s40510-022-00431-6] [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: 05/15/2022] [Accepted: 07/21/2022] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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Background Midpalatal suture (MPS) repair in growing patients after RPE has been previously reported. However, differences between young and adult patients for timing and pattern of MPS repair after rapid maxillary expansion are expected. The aim of this study was to evaluate the midpalatal suture repair pattern after miniscrew-assisted rapid palatal expansion (MARPE) in adult patients.
Materials and methods The study included 21 patients (six males, 15 females) successfully treated with MARPE with a mean initial age of 29.1 years of age (SD = 8.0; range = 20.1–45.1). MPS repair was evaluated using maxillary axial and coronal sections derived from CBCT exams taken 16 months after the expansion (SD = 5.9). Objective and subjective assessments of MPS repair were performed. Objective assessments were performed measuring MPS bone density at anterior, median and posterior region of hard palate. Pre-expansion and post-retention bone density changes were evaluated using paired t tests (p < 0.05). Midpalatal suture bone repair was scored 0 to 3 considering, respectively, the complete absence of bone repair in the MPS, the repair of less than 50% of the MPS, the repair of more than 50% of the MPS and the complete repair of the MPS. Intra- and interexaminer reliability evaluation were assessed using Kappa coefficient.
Results The objective evaluation showed a significant higher bone density at the pre-expansion stage in all palatal regions. The reliability of the subjective method was adequate with intra- and interexaminer agreements varying from 0.807 to 0.904. Scores 1, 2 and 3 were found in 19.05%, 38.09% and 42.86% of the sample, respectively. The most common region demonstrating absence of bone repair was the middle third. The anterior third of the midpalatal suture was repaired in all patients.
Conclusions A decreased bone density was observed after the retention period when compared to pre-expansion stage. Most adult patients demonstrated incomplete repair of the midpalatal suture 16 months after MARPE. However, adequate bone repair covering more than half of the hard palate extension was observed in 80.95% of the patients.
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Investigation of the role of midpalatal and circummaxillary sutures in bone-anchored rapid maxillary expansion using a verified finite-element model. Am J Orthod Dentofacial Orthop 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ajodo.2021.10.019] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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Early Class III Treatment Using a Hybrid Rapid Palatal Expander and Facemask in a Patient with Partially Edentulous Maxilla Post MNTI Removal: A Case Report. Healthcare (Basel) 2022; 10:healthcare10091746. [PMID: 36141358 PMCID: PMC9498524 DOI: 10.3390/healthcare10091746] [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: 08/30/2022] [Revised: 09/08/2022] [Accepted: 09/09/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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This case report describes the orthodontic treatment of a 9-year-old girl who presented with multiple agenesis, maxillary contraction, and skeletal Class III malocclusion after the surgical removal of a melanocytic neuroectodermal tumour of infancy (MNTI) or the so-called melanocytic progonoma at 40 days of age. The lack of dental anchorage in the posterior segment of the second quadrant and the search for maximum control during suture expansion to reduce dental effects led to the use of a hybrid rapid palatal expander (RPE) with dental anchorage in the first quadrant and skeletal anchorage on the two miniscrews placed in the second quadrant, to allow a more even distribution of expansion forces. The expansion procedures performed with the hybrid anchorage device and extraoral traction demonstrate the possibility of solving the contraction in the posterior segments and anterior crossbite in a few months with maximum control of the applied forces, despite the objective difficulties related to the specificity of the case.
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Effects of miniscrew location on biomechanical performances of bone-borne rapid palatal expander to midpalatal suture: A finite element study. Med Eng Phys 2022; 107:103872. [DOI: 10.1016/j.medengphy.2022.103872] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/09/2022] [Revised: 08/02/2022] [Accepted: 08/05/2022] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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Hoque T, Srinivasan D, Chakravarthi S, Kannan R. Evaluation and comparison of stresses and displacements generated by four different types of asymmetric maxillary expansion appliances in true unilateral crossbite using finite element method. Int Orthod 2022; 20:100668. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ortho.2022.100668] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/21/2022] [Revised: 07/03/2022] [Accepted: 07/10/2022] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Huang X, Han Y, Yang S. Effect and stability of miniscrew-assisted rapid palatal expansion: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Korean J Orthod 2022; 52:334-344. [PMID: 35844097 PMCID: PMC9512629 DOI: 10.4041/kjod21.324] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/16/2021] [Revised: 03/22/2022] [Accepted: 03/25/2022] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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Objective This study aimed to systematically analyze the effect and stability of miniscrew-assisted rapid palatal expansion (MARPE) to provide a reference for the clinical treatment of patients with maxillary transverse deficiency (MTD). Methods We searched PubMed, Science Direct, Web of Science, Embase, Cochrane Library, CNKI, and Wanfang Database for relevant studies published before February 18, 2021 and selected them according to the eligibility criteria. The Cochrane Handbook for Systematic Reviews (version 5.1.0) criteria were used for the quality assessment of randomized controlled trials, while the scoring protocol of the methodological index for non-randomized studies was used for non-randomized controlled trials. Statistical analysis was performed using the RevMan5.3 software. Results All the included studies showed a relatively high success rate of expansion. The changes in both the intermolar and alveolar widths after MARPE were statistically significant. MARPE exhibited greater skeletal expansion effects than did conventional RPE. The midpalatal suture was opened in parallel after MARPE. A small amount of relapse was observed 1 year after expansion. MARPE caused tooth inclination and a decrease in alveolar height, but it was less significant than in conventional RPE. Conclusions MARPE may be an effective treatment modality for patients with MTD. It causes great transverse skeletal expansion in late adolescence. In comparison to conventional RPE, MARPE has lower detrimental periodontal effects and has certain clinical advantages.
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- Xinyi Huang
- Department of Orthodontics, School and Hospital of Stomatology, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University & Shandong Key Laboratory of Oral Tissue Regeneration & Shandong Engineering Laboratory for Dental Materials and Oral Tissue Regeneration, Jin
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- Department of Orthodontics, Hangzhou Dental Hospital, Hangzhou, China
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Yacout YM, Abdalla EM, El Harouny NM. Skeletal and dentoalveolar effects of slow vs rapid activation protocols of miniscrew-supported maxillary expanders in adolescents: A randomized clinical trial. Angle Orthod 2022; 92:483292. [PMID: 35771652 PMCID: PMC9374350 DOI: 10.2319/112121-856.1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/01/2021] [Accepted: 05/01/2022] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVES To compare between skeletal and dentoalveolar effects of slow and rapid activation of miniscrew-supported expanders. MATERIALS AND METHODS A total of 30 patients were randomly allocated to two groups using block randomization and the allocation ratio 1:1. Both groups received maxillary expanders anchored using four miniscrews. Activation protocol was once every other day in the slow expansion (SME) group and twice daily in the rapid expansion (RME) group. Cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) scans were obtained before expansion and after removal of the expanders. Transverse skeletal and dentoalveolar changes were measured using CBCT. RESULTS A total of 12 patients in the SME group (mean age, 14.30 ± 1.37 years) and 12 patients in the RME group (mean age, 15.07 ± 1.59 years) were analyzed. RME showed significantly greater widening of the mid-palatal suture at the level of first molars (mean difference [SME - RME] = -0.61 mm), and a greater increase in right and left molar buccal inclination (mean difference= -3.83° and -2.03°, respectively). Percentage of skeletal expansion relative to the jackscrew opening was not significantly different between the groups. Palatal inflammation was evident following appliance removal. Miniscrew mobility and bending were observed with RME. CONCLUSIONS Both SME and RME were effective in correcting skeletal transverse maxillary deficiency. However, RME resulted in more buccal tipping of maxillary molars and in miniscrew failures and bending.
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Cozzani M, Nucci L, Lupini D, Tripodi D, Noori N, Hasani M, Jamilian A. Two different designs of mini-screw assisted maxillary expanders, using FEM to analyse stress distribution in craniofacial structures and anchor teeth. Int Orthod 2022; 20:100607. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ortho.2022.100607] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/21/2021] [Revised: 12/29/2021] [Accepted: 12/30/2021] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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Chawla S, Deshmukh S. FEAr no more! Finite element analysis in orthodontics. JOURNAL OF THE INTERNATIONAL CLINICAL DENTAL RESEARCH ORGANIZATION 2022. [DOI: 10.4103/jicdro.jicdro_79_21] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022] Open
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Jeon JY, Choi SH, Chung CJ, Lee KJ. The success and effectiveness of miniscrew-assisted rapid palatal expansion are age- and sex-dependent. Clin Oral Investig 2021; 26:2993-3003. [PMID: 34821980 PMCID: PMC8898235 DOI: 10.1007/s00784-021-04281-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/25/2021] [Accepted: 11/07/2021] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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OBJECTIVES This study aimed to assess the success rate and the amount of suture separation after the miniscrew-assisted rapid palatal expansion (MARPE) procedure in relation to the chronological age and sex of the patients. MATERIALS AND METHODS The periapical radiographs of 215 subjects (95 male; 120 female; range, 6-60 years) who had undergone MARPE treatment were retrospectively analyzed. The success of suture separation was determined and, in suture-separated subjects, the amount of suture separation was evaluated by suture separation ratio calculated from the periapical radiograph obtained after active expansion. Association tests were performed using linear-by-linear association, the Jonckheere-Terpstra test, Fisher's exact test, and the Mann-Whitney U test, and linear regression models were also developed. RESULTS The success rate of suture separation was 61.05% in male, 94.17% in female, and 79.53% in both sexes. There was a statistically significant association between older age and suture nonseparation in male (p < 0.001), but not in female (p = 0.221). In suture-separated subjects, there was a statistically significant trend toward a low amount of suture separation with older age subgroups in both sexes (p < 0.001); however, there was no statistically significant difference in the amount of suture separation between male and female in all age subgroups. CONCLUSIONS Older patients treated with MARPE, particularly in male, may have a reduced likelihood of both success in suture separation and sufficient basal bone expansion. CLINICAL RELEVANCE This study demonstrates that clinicians should consider that the success rate of MARPE and the amount of suture separation may depend on chronological age and sex.
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- Ji Yoon Jeon
- Department of Orthodontics, Institute of Craniofacial Deformity, Yonsei University College of Dentistry, 50-1 Yonsei-ro, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul, 03722, Korea
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- Department of Orthodontics, Institute of Craniofacial Deformity, Yonsei University College of Dentistry, 50-1 Yonsei-ro, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul, 03722, Korea
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- Department of Orthodontics, Gangnam Severance Hospital, 211, Eonju-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, Korea.,Institute of Craniofacial Deformity, Yonsei University College of Dentistry, Seoul, 06273, Korea
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- Department of Orthodontics, Institute of Craniofacial Deformity, Yonsei University College of Dentistry, 50-1 Yonsei-ro, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul, 03722, Korea.
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Facio-Umaña JA, Chaurand J, Gonzalez-Luna PIV. Early class III treatment with maxillary protraction-miniscrew-assisted rapid palatal expansion (MARPE) and mandibular miniplates. ADVANCES IN ORAL AND MAXILLOFACIAL SURGERY 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.adoms.2021.100151] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/01/2022] Open
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Aiello D, Nucera R, Costa S, Figliuzzi MM, Paduano S. A Simplified Digital Approach to the Treatment of a Postpuberty Patient with a Class III Malocclusion and Bilateral Crossbite. Case Rep Dent 2021; 2021:3883187. [PMID: 34631175 PMCID: PMC8497132 DOI: 10.1155/2021/3883187] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/30/2021] [Accepted: 08/25/2021] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Monolateral and bilateral crossbites are amongst the most frequent forms of malocclusion in the world population. The lack of early correction of this type of malocclusion leads to the partial or total ossification of the sutures which then require surgical treatment in adult patients. In recent years, devices on minipalatal screws have noticeably increased the time window in which it is possible to correct these types of alterations. In this case report, we show how it is possible to correct a third-class skeletal malocclusion associated with a posterior bilateral crossbite in a young woman using a rapid expander on miniscrews and fixed orthodontic device to finalise the process. The procedure for the insertion of the palatal screws was aided by the use of a digitally printed surgical guide, and the appliance was applied in the same sitting thanks to the use of a digital flow software and a systematic easy driver. The CBCT scans show how the orthopaedic expansion of the upper maxilla was obtained without any important alterations that damaged the permanent teeth. This case report wishes to demonstrate how easy and predictable it can be to resolve cases of this type with optimal aesthetic and functional results even when body growth has ended.
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- Domenico Aiello
- Department of Health, University Magna Graecia of Catanzaro, Viale Europa, Loc Germaneto, 88100 Catanzaro, Italy
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- Department of Biomedical and Dental Sciences and Morphofunctional Imaging, Section of Orthodontics, University of Messina, Italy
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- Department of Biomedical and Dental Sciences and Morphofunctional Imaging, Section of Orthodontics, University of Messina, Italy
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- Department of Health, University Magna Graecia of Catanzaro, Viale Europa, Loc Germaneto, 88100 Catanzaro, Italy
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- Department of Health, University Magna Graecia of Catanzaro, Viale Europa, Loc Germaneto, 88100 Catanzaro, Italy
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Three-dimensional zygomatic changes after rapid maxillary expansion in growing patients. J Orofac Orthop 2021; 84:147-156. [PMID: 34542641 DOI: 10.1007/s00056-021-00348-5] [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: 03/30/2021] [Accepted: 08/03/2021] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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PURPOSE To assess the effects of rapid maxillary expansion (RME) treatment on the zygomatic bone complex (ZBC). METHODS In this single-center retrospective study, pre- and posttreatment cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) images of 38 patients treated with RME were analyzed to investigate changes in the coordinates of the ZBC landmarks. At the start of treatment (T0), the patients' mean age was 11.1 ± 3.8 years (range 8.3-14.9 years). Cohen's d test was used to evaluate statistical differences. RESULTS There were statistically significant differences between T0 and T1 (P < 0.01) in the measurement values for the maxillary transverse width (ΔT: 3.18 ± 2.58, d: 1.23), frontozygomatic sutures (ΔT: 1.09 ± 0.56, d: 0.43), lowest point of the zygomaticomaxillary sutures (ΔT: 3.16 ± 1.78, d: 0.78), frontomaxillary angular parameter (right side ΔT: 2.81 ± 1.63, d: 1.73; left side ΔT: 2.52 ± 1.20, d: 2.10), frontozygomatic angular parameter (right side ΔT: 2.81 ± 1.63 d: 1.07; left side ΔT: 2.21 ± 2.79, d: 0.61), anterior intermaxillary distance (ΔT: 2.11 ± 1.42, d: 0.99), interzygomaticotemporal distance (ΔT: 2.00 ± 2.42, d: 0.99), and zygomatic angular parameter (right side ΔT: 2.06 ± 1.29, d: 1.6; left side ΔT: 2.02 ± 1.86, d: 1.09). CONCLUSIONS After RME in growing patients, the zygomatic bone showed pyramidal expansion in the coronal plane and parallel palatal expansion in the axial plane. In addition, significant lateral relocation of the zygomatic bone occurred. The zygomatic bone tended to rotate outward in conjunction with the maxilla, with a typical center of rotation close to the superior side of the frontozygomatic suture. These results shed light on the patterns of skeletal expansion in the zygomatic bone associated with RME in growing patients.
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Oliveira PLE, Soares KEM, Andrade RMD, Oliveira GCD, Pithon MM, Araújo MTDS, Sant'anna EF. Stress and displacement of mini-implants and appliance in Mini-implant Assisted Rapid Palatal Expansion: analysis by finite element method. Dental Press J Orthod 2021; 26:e21203. [PMID: 34468562 PMCID: PMC8405139 DOI: 10.1590/2177-6709.26.4.e21203.oar] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/07/2020] [Accepted: 05/24/2020] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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Objective: In this study, simulations were performed by the finite element method (FEM) to determine the tension and displacement in mini-implants and in expander appliance during rapid maxillary expansion, by varying the number and location of the mini-implants. Methods: For the computational simulation, a three-dimensional mesh was used for the maxilla, mini-implants and expander appliance. Comparisons were made on six different Mini-implant Assisted Rapid Palatal Expander (MARPE) configurations, by varying the amount and location of mini-implants. A closed suture was design and received two activations of 0.25 mm, and an open suture had a 0.5-mm aperture that received 20 activations, also of 0.25 mm. Results: For the closed suture, the maximum displacement values in the mini-implants were between 0.253 and 0.280 mm, and stress was between 1,348.9 and 2,948.2 MPa; in the expander appliance, the displacement values were between 0.256 and 0.281 mm, and stress was between 738.52 and 1,207.6 MPa. For the open suture, the maximum displacement values in the mini-implants were between 2.57 and 2.79 mm, and stress was between 5,765.3 and 10,366 MPa; in the appliance, the maximum displacements was between 2.53 and 2.89 mm, and stress was between 4,859.7 and 9,157.4 MPa. Conclusions: There were higher stress concentrations in the mini-implant than in the expander arm. In the simulations with a configuration of three mini-implants, stress overload was observed in the isolated mini-implant. Displacements of the mini-implants and arms of the appliance were similar in all simulations.
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- Pedro Lima Emmerich Oliveira
- Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro, Departamento de Ortodontia e Odontologia Pediátrica (Rio de Janeiro/RJ, Brazil)
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- Universidade Estadual do Sudoeste da Bahia, Departamento de Ortodontia e Odontologia Pediátrica (Vitória da Conquista/BA, Brazil)
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- Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro, Departamento de Ortodontia e Odontologia Pediátrica (Rio de Janeiro/RJ, Brazil)
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- Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro, Departamento de Ortodontia e Odontologia Pediátrica (Rio de Janeiro/RJ, Brazil)
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Stress distribution and displacement of three different types of micro-implant assisted rapid maxillary expansion (MARME): a three-dimensional finite element study. Prog Orthod 2021; 22:20. [PMID: 34152492 PMCID: PMC8217479 DOI: 10.1186/s40510-021-00357-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/14/2020] [Accepted: 04/22/2021] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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Abstract Background/objective Until 2010, adults underwent surgical treatment for maxillary expansion; however, with the advent of micro-implant-assisted rapid maxillary expansion (MARME), the availability of less invasive treatment options has increased. Nevertheless, individuals with severe transverse maxillary deficiency do not benefit from this therapy. This has aroused interest in creating a new device that allows the benefit of maxillary expansion for these individuals. The aim of this study was to evaluate the efficacy of three MARME models according to tension points, force distribution, and areas of concentration in the craniofacial complex when transverse forces are applied using finite element analysis. Materials and methods Digital modeling of the three MARME models was performed. Model A comprised five components: one body screw expander and four adjustable arms with rings for mini-implant insertion. These arms have an individualized height adjustment that allows MARME positioning according to the patient’s palatal anatomy, thereby preventing body screw expander collision with the lateral mucosa in severe cases of maxillary deficiency. Model B was a maxillary expander with screw rings joined to the body, and model C was similar to model B, except that model C had open rings for the insertion of the mini-implants. Through the MEF (Ansys software), the stresses, distribution, and area of concentration of the stresses were evaluated when transverse forces of 7.85 N were applied. Results The three models maintained the following pattern: model C presented weak stress peaks with limited distribution and lower concentration area, model B obtained median stress peaks with better distribution when compared to that of model C, and model A showed better stress distribution and larger concentration area. In model A, tensions were located in the lateral lamina of the pterygoid process, which is an important site for maxillary expansion. The limitation of the present study was that it did not include the periodontal tissues and muscles in the finite element method evaluation. Conclusions Model A showed the best stress distribution conditions. In cases of severe atresia, model A seems to be an excellent option. Supplementary Information The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1186/s40510-021-00357-5.
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Choi JY, Kim MJ, Kim SH, Chung KR, Nelson G. Effect of Different Head Hole Position on the Rotational Resistance and Stability of Orthodontic Miniscrews: A Three-Dimensional Finite Element Study. SENSORS 2021; 21:s21113798. [PMID: 34070904 PMCID: PMC8198358 DOI: 10.3390/s21113798] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/26/2021] [Revised: 05/26/2021] [Accepted: 05/27/2021] [Indexed: 12/26/2022]
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The orthodontic miniscrew is driven into bone in a clockwise direction. Counter-clockwise rotational force applied to the implanted miniscrew can degrade the stability. The purpose of this three-dimensional finite element study was to figure out the effect of shifting the miniscrew head hole position from the long axis. Two miniscrew models were developed, one with the head hole at the long axis and the other with an eccentric hole position. One degree of counter-clockwise rotation was applied to both groups, and the maximum Von-Mises stress and moment was measured under various wire insertion angles from −60° to +60°. All Von-Mises stress and moments increased with an increase in rotational angle or wire insertion angle. The increasing slope of moment in the eccentric hole group was significantly higher than that in the centric hole group. Although the maximum Von-Mises stress was higher in the eccentric hole group, the distribution of stress was not very different from the centric hole group. As the positive wire insertion angles generated a higher moment under a counter-clockwise rotational force, it is recommended to place the head hole considering the implanting direction of the miniscrew. Clinically, multidirectional and higher forces can be applied to the miniscrew with an eccentric head hole position.
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- Jin-Young Choi
- Department of Orthodontics, Kyung Hee University Dental Hospital, Seoul 02447, Korea;
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- Department of Convergence Medicine, Asan Medical Center, Asan Medical Institute of Convergence Science and 8 Technology, Seoul 02447, Korea;
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- Department of Orthodontics, Graduate School of Dentistry, Kyung Hee University, Seoul 02447, Korea;
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- Department of Orthodontics, Graduate School of Dentistry, Kyung Hee University, Seoul 02447, Korea;
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- Division of Orthodontics, Department of Orofacial Science, University of California, San Francisco, CA 94143, USA;
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Kim H, Park SH, Park JH, Lee KJ. Nonsurgical maxillary expansion in a 60-year-old patient with gingival recession and crowding. Korean J Orthod 2021; 51:217-227. [PMID: 33984228 PMCID: PMC8133902 DOI: 10.4041/kjod.2021.51.3.217] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/25/2020] [Revised: 10/20/2020] [Accepted: 11/25/2020] [Indexed: 12/25/2022] Open
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Maxillary transverse deficiency often manifests as a posterior crossbite or edge-to-edge bite and anterior crowding. However, arbitrary arch expansion in mature patients has been considered to be challenging due to the possible periodontal adverse effects such as alveolar bone dehiscence and gingival recession. To overcome these limitations, nonsurgical maxillary expansion of the basal bone has been demonstrated in young adults. However, the age range for successful orthopedic expansion has remained a topic of debate, possibly due to the underlying individual variations in suture maturity. This case report illustrates nonsurgical, miniscrew-assisted rapid palatal expansion (MARPE) in a 60-year-old patient with maxillary transverse deficiency accompanied by anterior and posterior crossbites, crowding, and gingival recession. The use of MARPE allowed relief of crowding and correction of the crossbite without causing significant periodontal adverse effects.
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- Harim Kim
- Department of Orthodontics, Institute of Craniofacial Deformity, Yonsei University College of Dentistry, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Orthodontics, Institute of Craniofacial Deformity, Yonsei University College of Dentistry, Seoul, Korea
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- Postgraduate Orthodontic Program, Arizona School of Dentistry & Oral Health, A. T. Still University, Mesa, AZ, USA
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- Department of Orthodontics, Institute of Craniofacial Deformity, Yonsei University College of Dentistry, Seoul, Korea
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Choi JY, Choo H, Oh SH, Park JH, Chung KR, Kim SH. Finite element analysis of C-expanders with different vertical vectors of anchor screws. Am J Orthod Dentofacial Orthop 2021; 159:799-807. [PMID: 33762139 DOI: 10.1016/j.ajodo.2020.02.024] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/01/2019] [Revised: 02/01/2020] [Accepted: 02/01/2020] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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INTRODUCTION C-expanders are tissue- and bone-borne maxillary expanders that are anchored by 6 orthodontic miniscrews, 3 on each side of the palate. The purpose of the study was to investigate the effect of C-expanders on the circummaxillary sutures and bucco-palatal axis of teeth in 3-dimensional finite element analyses when anchor screw vectors are different. METHODS Five expansion models were studied on the basis of the vertical positions of anchor screws on the palate. Anchor screws for models A, B, and C were placed symmetrically at 4 mm, 7 mm, and 15 mm below the cementoenamel junction (CEJ), respectively. Anchor screws for models D and E were placed asymmetrically at 4 mm and 15 mm below CEJ and 7 mm and 15 mm below CEJ, respectively. Stress, displacement, and angular changes of the bone and teeth were measured in elastoplastic behavior models using a static-nonlinear simulation in an implicit method. RESULTS Symmetrical and asymmetrical anchor screw placement with different vertical vectors were compared using finite element analyses on 5 models. CONCLUSIONS Using different vectors of anchor screws for C-expanders does change the pattern of palatal expansion (null hypothesis was rejected). The current investigation presents a promising future of controlled asymmetric skeletal maxillary expansion when asymmetric maxillary architecture needs to be corrected for successful orthodontic outcomes without involving orthognathic surgeries.
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- Jin-Young Choi
- Department of Orthodontics, Graduate School, Kyung Hee University, Seoul, South Korea
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- Department of Surgery, Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Craniofacial and Airway Orthodontic Clinic, Stanford University School of Medicine, Lucile Packard Children's Hospital, Palo Alto, Calif
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology, Graduate School, Kyung Hee University, Seoul, South Korea
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- Department of Orthodontics, Graduate School, Kyung Hee University, Seoul, South Korea
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- Department of Orthodontics, Graduate School, Kyung Hee University, Seoul, South Korea
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- Department of Orthodontics, Graduate School, Kyung Hee University, Seoul, South Korea.
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Yacout YM, Hassan MG, El-Harouni NM, Ismail HA, Zaher AR. Tooth-Bone-Borne Vs. Bone-Borne Palatal Expanders: A Systematic Review. FRONTIERS IN DENTAL MEDICINE 2021. [DOI: 10.3389/fdmed.2021.644002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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The aim of this review was to evaluate the current evidence regarding post-treatment effects of tooth-bone-borne vs. bone-borne expanders. A search was conducted in MEDLINE via PubMed, Web of Science, Scopus, Cochrane Library, Google Scholar, and Open Gray; in addition to a hand search in reference lists of selected articles and creating a search alert in electronic databases. Selection criteria included randomized and prospective clinical trials comparing post-expansion skeletal and/or dento-alveolar effects of tooth-bone-borne expanders to those of bone-borne expanders. Following study retrieval and selection, relevant data was extracted, and risk of bias was assessed using the revised RoB 2 tool for randomized clinical trials. After examining 10 full text articles, one randomized clinical trial was finally included. The study compared the dento-alveolar effects of tooth-bone-borne and bone-borne expanders, following expansion and after 6 months, using digital dental casts. Using the RoB 2 tool, the study was judged overall to show some concerns. A definitive conclusion could not be drawn from this systematic review due to the scarcity of clinical trials tackling the research question. A need for future well-conducted research was highlighted in this review.
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Xu S, Zhang G, Guo JF, Tan YH. Helmet chinstrap protective role in maxillofacial blast injury. Technol Health Care 2021; 29:735-747. [PMID: 33522988 DOI: 10.3233/thc-202406] [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] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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BACKGROUND The protective role of helmet accessories in moderating stress load generated by explosion shock waves of explosive devices is usually neglected. OBJECTIVE In the presented study, the protective role of the helmet chinstrap against the impulse and overpressure experienced by the maxillofacial region were examined. METHODS The explosion shock wave and skull interaction were investigated under three different configurations: (1) unprotected skull, (2) skull with helmet (3) skull with helmet and chinstrap. For this purpose, a 3D finite element model (FEM) was constructed to mimic the investigated biomechanics module. Three working conditions were set according to different explosive charges and distances to represent different load conditions. Case 1: 500 mg explosive trinitrotoluene (TNT), 3 cm, case 2: 1000 mg TNT, 3 cm, and case 3: 1000 mg TNT and 6 cm distance to the studied object. The explosion effect was discussed by examining the shock wave stress flow pattern. Three points were selected on the skull and the stress curve of each point position were illustrated for each case study. RESULTS The results showed that the helmet chinstrap can reduce the explosive injuries and plays a protective role in the maxillofacial region, especially for the mandible.
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Jesus AS, Oliveira CB, Murata WH, Gonçales ES, Pereira-Filho VA, Santos-Pinto A. Nasomaxillary effects of miniscrew-assisted rapid palatal expansion and two surgically assisted rapid palatal expansion approaches. Int J Oral Maxillofac Surg 2021; 50:1059-1068. [PMID: 33478814 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijom.2020.12.014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/23/2020] [Revised: 10/18/2020] [Accepted: 12/22/2020] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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This retrospective study was performed to evaluate nasomaxillary changes in 36 patients at an advanced stage of skeletal maturity who underwent miniscrew-assisted rapid palatal expansion (MARPE) or surgically assisted rapid palatal expansion (SARPE) with/without an alar base cinch. Cone beam computed tomography images taken before and after expansion were analysed. Changes in the width of the dental arch (D66S, D66I), maxillary base (MxMol), and nasal floor and nasal cavity in the molar and canine regions (NaFMol, NaFCan, NaCMol, NaCCan) were compared, as well as changes in the choanal aperture (CA) and nasal soft tissue (NW). The MARPE technique produced smaller dental changes (D66S; P=0.025) and greater nasomaxillary expansion (MxMol, P=0.010; NaCMol, P=0.016; NaCCan, P=0.017; NaFMol, P=0.001; CA, P=0.002) than both SARPE techniques. Changes in NW did not differ significantly between the groups (P=0.200). MARPE uniformly increased the anterior and posterior widths of the nasal cavity. SARPE expanded the nasal cavity in a 'V-shape' pattern. Changes in the nasal cavity and choanal aperture related to the amount of dental arch expansion were greater for MARPE than for SARPE. All three approaches increased the width of the nasal soft tissue, although the cinch in SARPE limited this increase.
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- A S Jesus
- Department of Orthodontics, São Paulo State University (UNESP), School of Dentistry, Araraquara, Brazil.
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- Department of Orthodontics, São Paulo State University (UNESP), School of Dentistry, Araraquara, Brazil
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- Department of Orthodontics, São Leopoldo Mandic School and Dental Institute, Campinas, SP, Brazil
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- Department of Stomatology, Bauru School of Dentistry, São Paulo University, Bauru, Brazil
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- Department of Diagnosis and Surgery, São Paulo State University (UNESP), School of Dentistry, Araraquara, Brazil
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- Department of Orthodontics, São Paulo State University (UNESP), School of Dentistry, Araraquara, Brazil
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Yu SK, Cho Y, Seo YS, Kim JS, Kim DK, Kim HJ. Radiological evaluation of the bone and soft tissue thicknesses of the palate for using a miniscrew-supported maxillary skeletal expander. Surg Radiol Anat 2021; 43:1001-1008. [PMID: 33386930 DOI: 10.1007/s00276-020-02634-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/05/2020] [Accepted: 11/19/2020] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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PURPOSE The purpose of this study was to determine the palatal bone and soft tissue thicknesses using a miniscrew-supported maxillary skeletal expander (MSE) in Class III malocclusion. METHODS The thicknesses of the palatal bone and soft tissue were measured in cone-beam computed tomography images obtained from 58 patients. All 20 points were crossing points between five levels, which were defined at 3 mm intervals relative to the line connecting the central fossae of the first molar (Level 0), and 2 mm and 4 mm lateral to the anteroposterior reference line (AP line). RESULTS The palatal bone was significantly thicker in males than females in the anterior palate up to Level 0, while there was no significant sex-related difference in the posterior palate. There was a tendency for the thickness to decrease in the posterior direction, except in females at 2 mm lateral to the AP line. The palatal soft tissue was significantly thicker in males than females in all positions. At 2 mm lateral to the AP line, the palatal soft tissue thickness decreased in the posterior direction. A 4 mm lateral to the AP line, it initially decreased in the posterior direction, and then increasing again at Level - 6 (6 mm posterior of Level 0). As the lateral distance from the AP line increased, the palatal bone thickness decreased while the palatal soft tissue thickness increased. CONCLUSIONS These findings provide quantitative data on the palatal bone and soft tissue thicknesses for the miniscrew-supported MSE in the posterior palate.
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- Sun-Kyoung Yu
- Department of Anatomy and Orofacial Development, College of Dentistry, Chosun University, 309 Pilmun-daero, Dong-gu, Gwangju, 61452, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Anatomy and Orofacial Development, College of Dentistry, Chosun University, 309 Pilmun-daero, Dong-gu, Gwangju, 61452, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology, College of Dentistry, Chosun University, Gwangju, Korea
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- The Institute of Dental Science, College of Dentistry, Chosun University, Gwangju, Korea
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- The Institute of Dental Science, College of Dentistry, Chosun University, Gwangju, Korea
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- Department of Anatomy and Orofacial Development, College of Dentistry, Chosun University, 309 Pilmun-daero, Dong-gu, Gwangju, 61452, Republic of Korea.
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Choi SH, Jeon JY, Lee KJ, Hwang CJ. Clinical applications of miniscrews that broaden the scope of non-surgical orthodontic treatment. Orthod Craniofac Res 2020; 24 Suppl 1:48-58. [PMID: 33275826 DOI: 10.1111/ocr.12452] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/19/2020] [Revised: 11/26/2020] [Accepted: 11/30/2020] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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Previously, in the case of malocclusion owing to skeletal discrepancy in adults, the amount of tooth movement was limited since there was no reliable skeletal anchorage device. The only way to treat this case was by repositioning the maxilla and mandible via orthognathic surgery, but most patients are reluctant to undergo surgery owing to the risk and expenses incurred. However, with the current introduction and use of miniscrews as temporary anchorage devices, the entire dental arch can be relocated to a target position without surgery, thus broadening the scope of non-surgical orthodontic treatment compared to the past. For a non-surgical approach to improve skeletal discrepancy, anteroposterior, vertical and transverse displacements of the dental arch are necessary. In this case, the localization of the centre of resistance of the whole arch must precede the appliance design with an appropriate biomechanical design. Especially, in the transverse dimension, the envelope of discrepancy is reportedly narrow, and the tooth movement must accompany the orthopaedic correction involving the midpalatal suture expansion. Recently, in adults with transverse maxillomandibular discrepancy, miniscrew-assisted rapid palatal expansion (MARPE) can be performed. Moreover, compared to surgically assisted rapid palatal expansion, MARPE reduces the cost to the patient and achieves clinically acceptable stable maxillary expansion. In this article, we will discuss the role of total arch movement and MARPE in widening the scope of non-surgical orthodontic treatment, despite the inherent limitations of miniscrews' mechanical aspects.
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- Sung-Hwan Choi
- Department of Orthodontics, Institute of Craniofacial Deformity, Yonsei University College of Dentistry, Seoul, Korea.,BK21 FOUR Project, Yonsei University College of Dentistry, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Orthodontics, Institute of Craniofacial Deformity, Yonsei University College of Dentistry, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Orthodontics, Institute of Craniofacial Deformity, Yonsei University College of Dentistry, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Orthodontics, Institute of Craniofacial Deformity, Yonsei University College of Dentistry, Seoul, Korea
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Baik HS, Kang YG, Choi YJ. Miniscrew-assisted rapid palatal expansion: A review of recent reports. J World Fed Orthod 2020; 9:S54-S58. [PMID: 33023733 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejwf.2020.08.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/09/2020] [Accepted: 08/12/2020] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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The miniscrew-assisted rapid palatal expander (MARPE) has extended not only skeletal effects with fewer dental changes and but also the age limit of nonsurgical maxillary expansion treatment. Amid its gaining popularity in clinical orthodontics, our current understanding of treatment effectiveness, efficiency, and stability needs to be reassessed. In this review article, the authors have attempted to evaluate MARPE from various aspects with a focus on recent studies.
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- Hyoung-Seon Baik
- Department of Orthodontics, The Institute of Craniofacial Deformity, Yonsei University College of Dentistry, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Orthodontics, Kyung Hee University, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Orthodontics, The Institute of Craniofacial Deformity, Yonsei University College of Dentistry, Seoul, Korea
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Ahn YS, Choi SH, Lee KJ, Jung YS, Baik HS, Yu HS. Stability of bimaxillary surgery involving intraoral vertical ramus osteotomy with or without presurgical miniscrew-assisted rapid palatal expansion in adult patients with skeletal Class III malocclusion. Korean J Orthod 2020; 50:304-313. [PMID: 32938823 PMCID: PMC7500573 DOI: 10.4041/kjod.2020.50.5.304] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/05/2020] [Revised: 04/03/2020] [Accepted: 04/25/2020] [Indexed: 01/02/2023] Open
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Objective The aim of this study was to evaluate the stability of bimaxillary surgery involving bilateral intraoral vertical ramus osteotomy performed with or without presurgical miniscrew-assisted rapid palatal expansion (MARPE) in adult patients with skeletal Class III malocclusion. Methods A total of 40 adult patients with skeletal Class III malocclusion were retrospectively divided into two groups (n = 20 each) according to the use of MARPE for the correction of transverse maxillomandibular discrepancy during presurgical orthodontic treatment. Serial lateral cephalograms and dental casts were analyzed until 6 months after surgery. Results Before presurgical orthodontic treatment, there was no significant differences in terms of sex and age between groups. However, the difference of approximately 3.1 mm in the maxillomandibular intermolar width was statistically significant (p < 0.001). Two days after surgery, the mandible had moved backward and upward without any significant intergroup difference. Six months after surgery, the maxillary intercanine (2.7 ± 2.1 mm), interpremolar (3.6 ± 2.4 mm), and intermolar (2.0 ± 1.3 mm) arch widths were significantly increased (p < 0.001) relative to the values before presurgical orthodontic treatment in the MARPE group; these widths were maintained or decreased in the control group. However, there was no significant difference in surgical changes and the postsurgical stability between the two groups. No significant correlations existed between the amount of maxillary expansion and postsurgical mandibular movement. Conclusions MARPE is useful for stable and nonsurgical expansion of the maxilla in adult patients with skeletal Class III malocclusion who are scheduled for bimaxillary surgery.
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- Yoon-Soo Ahn
- Department of Orthodontics, Institute of Craniofacial Deformity, Yonsei University College of Dentistry, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Orthodontics, Institute of Craniofacial Deformity, Yonsei University College of Dentistry, Seoul, Korea.,BK21 PLUS Project, Yonsei University College of Dentistry, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Orthodontics, Institute of Craniofacial Deformity, Yonsei University College of Dentistry, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Oral Science Research Center, Yonsei University College of Dentistry, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Orthodontics, Institute of Craniofacial Deformity, Yonsei University College of Dentistry, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Orthodontics, Institute of Craniofacial Deformity, Yonsei University College of Dentistry, Seoul, Korea
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Fox GC, Jones TA, Wilson JM, Claro WI, Williams RA, Trojan TM, Al Dayeh A. Sutural loading in bone‐ versus dental‐borne rapid palatal expansion: An ex vivo study. Orthod Craniofac Res 2020; 23:419-426. [DOI: 10.1111/ocr.12384] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/18/2020] [Revised: 04/17/2020] [Accepted: 04/27/2020] [Indexed: 01/02/2023]
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- Gavin C. Fox
- Department of Orthodontics College of Dentistry University of Tennessee Health Science Center Memphis TN USA
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- Department of Orthodontics College of Dentistry University of Tennessee Health Science Center Memphis TN USA
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- College of Dentistry University of Tennessee Health Science Center Memphis TN USA
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- Department of Orthodontics College of Dentistry University of Tennessee Health Science Center Memphis TN USA
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- Department of Orthodontics College of Dentistry University of Tennessee Health Science Center Memphis TN USA
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- Department of Orthodontics College of Dentistry University of Tennessee Health Science Center Memphis TN USA
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- Department of Orthodontics College of Dentistry University of Tennessee Health Science Center Memphis TN USA
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Lee SR, Lee JW, Chung DH, Lee SM. Short-term impact of microimplant-assisted rapid palatal expansion on the nasal soft tissues in adults: A three-dimensional stereophotogrammetry study. Korean J Orthod 2020; 50:75-85. [PMID: 32257933 PMCID: PMC7093666 DOI: 10.4041/kjod.2020.50.2.75] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/30/2019] [Revised: 12/05/2019] [Accepted: 12/09/2019] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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Objective The aim of this study was to evaluate changes in the nasal soft tissues, including movements of landmarks, changes in linear distances, and volumetric changes, using three-dimensional (3D) stereophotogrammetry after microimplant-assisted rapid palatal expansion (MARPE) in adult patients. Methods Facial data were scanned using a white light scanner before and after MARPE in 30 patients. In total, 7 mm of expansion was achieved over a 4-week expansion period. We determined 10 soft tissue landmarks using reverse engineering software and measured 3D vector changes at those points. In addition, we calculated the distances between points to determine changes in the width of the nasal soft tissues. The volumetric change in the nose was also measured. Results All landmarks except pronasale and subnasale showed statistically significant movement on the x-axis. Pronasale, subnasale, alar right, and alar left showed significant movement on the y-axis, while all landmarks except subnasale showed significant movement on the z-axis. The alar base width, alar width, and alar curvature width increased by 1.214, 0.932, and 0.987 mm, respectively. The average volumetric change was 993.33 mm3, and the amount of increase relative to the average initial volume was 2.96%. Conclusions The majority of soft tissue landmarks around the nasal region show significant positional changes after MARPE in adults. The nose tends to widen and move forward and downward. The post-treatment nasal volume may also exhibit a significant increase relative to the initial volume. Clinicians should thoroughly explain the anticipated changes to patients before MARPE initiation.
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- Seung-Ryeol Lee
- Department of Orthodontics, Dankook University College of Dentistry, Cheonan, Korea
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- Department of Orthodontics, Dankook University College of Dentistry, Cheonan, Korea
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- Department of Orthodontics, Dankook University College of Dentistry, Cheonan, Korea
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- Department of Orthodontics, Dankook University College of Dentistry, Cheonan, Korea
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Yoon S, Lee DY, Jung SK. Influence of changing various parameters in miniscrew-assisted rapid palatal expansion: A three-dimensional finite element analysis. Korean J Orthod 2019; 49:150-160. [PMID: 31149605 PMCID: PMC6533180 DOI: 10.4041/kjod.2019.49.3.150] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/12/2018] [Revised: 02/26/2019] [Accepted: 03/04/2019] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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Objective This study aimed to analyze the effect of changing various parameters of the bone-borne rapid palatal expander (RPE) using the finite element method (FEM). Methods In eight experimental groups, we investigated the effect of the number, position, and length of miniscrews; positional changes of the expander; and changes in the hook length on maxillary expansion. In finite element analysis, we compared the magnitude and distribution of stress, and the displacement changes following expansion of the bone-borne RPE. Results When we compared the number and position of miniscrews, placing miniscrews in the anterior and posterior sides was advantageous for maxillary expansion in terms of stress distribution and displacement changes. Miniscrew length did not significantly affect stress distribution and displacement changes. Furthermore, anteroposterior displacement of the expander did not significantly affect transverse maxillary expansion but had various effects on vertical changes of the maxilla. The maxilla rotated clockwise when the miniscrews were placed in the anterior region. The hook length of the expander did not show consistent results in terms of changes in stress distribution and magnitude or in displacement changes. Conclusions The findings of this study suggest that changes in the location and length of the miniscrews and displacement of the bone-borne RPE could affect the pattern of the maxillary expansion, depending on the combination of these factors.
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- Soungjun Yoon
- Department of Orthodontics, Graduate School of Clinical Dentistry, Korea University, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Orthodontics, Korea University Guro Hospital, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Orthodontics, Korea University Ansan Hospital, Ansan, Korea
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Nojima LI, Nojima MDCG, Cunha ACD, Guss NO, Sant'Anna EF. Mini-implant selection protocol applied to MARPE. Dental Press J Orthod 2019; 23:93-101. [PMID: 30427498 PMCID: PMC6266324 DOI: 10.1590/2177-6709.23.5.093-101.sar] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/23/2018] [Accepted: 08/19/2018] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
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Introduction: Rapid maxillary expansion (RME) is the therapy of choice to correct skeletal transverse dimension in children and adolescents, associating orthopedic and dental effects. In an attempt to prevent the undesirable dentoalveolar effects and optimize the potential of skeletal expansion in individuals in advanced stages of skeletal maturation, the miniscrew-assisted rapid palatal expander (MARPE) was proposed by Lee et al. in 2010. Objective: This paper presents a systematized protocol for selection of miniscrews indicated for MARPE, by the evaluation of cone-beam computed tomographies (CBCT). Variables related with the bone and soft tissue thicknesses at the palatal regions of interest, as well as in relation to the fixation rings of miniscrews of the palatal expander are analyzed and discussed to provide better performance in the clinical practice.
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- Lincoln Issamu Nojima
- Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro, Department of Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics (Rio de Janeiro/RJ, Brazil)
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- Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro, Department of Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics (Rio de Janeiro/RJ, Brazil)
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- Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro, Post-graduation Program in Orthodontics (Rio de Janeiro/RJ, Brazil)
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- Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro, Department of Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics (Rio de Janeiro/RJ, Brazil)
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Uysal C, Baloş Tuncer B, Tuncer C. Maxillary posterior intrusion with corticotomy-assisted approaches with zygomatic anchorage-a finite element stress analysis. Prog Orthod 2019; 20:8. [PMID: 30828752 PMCID: PMC6397825 DOI: 10.1186/s40510-019-0262-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/03/2018] [Accepted: 01/07/2019] [Indexed: 12/05/2022] Open
Abstract
Background Anterior open bite is one of the most difficult malocclusions to treat and maintain in orthodontics. An effective treatment approach to correct anterior open bite is the intrusion of maxillary posterior teeth. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effects of corticotomy-assisted posterior maxillary intrusion with zygomatic anchorage by using finite element stress analysis. Methods An acrylic bite block on the posterior teeth including two transpalatal arches were modeled and 1.96 N intrusive force was loaded. Three scenarios were set, first with no subapical corticotomy, second with buccal, and third with both buccal and palatal corticotomies. The stress distributions along the cortical, cancellous bone surfaces, and dental structures were assessed by finite element stress analysis. Results Stress distributions over cortical and cancellous bones were commonly located at the inferior curvature of the zygomatic buttress area and posterior teeth for all scenarios. Stress values above the apices of anchor teeth were decreased for both corticotomy scenarios. Increased stress distributions were observed in cancellous bone around corticotomy regions. Despite the acrylic appliance and transpalatal arches, the stresses along the posterior teeth were not uniform. The apical third of the first molar mesiobuccal apex showed the highest stress values in all scenarios. Conclusions Corticotomy-assistance effected biomechanical responses of dentoalveolar structures during maxillary posterior intrusion. There was no apparent difference for the stress levels of the root apices between corticotomy scenarios, pointing out that only buccal corticotomy may be a better option in corticotomy-assisted maxillary intrusion.
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Affiliation(s)
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- Gazi University, Faculty of Dentistry, Department of Orthodontics, 8 Cadde, 06510, Ankara, Turkey.
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- Gazi University, Faculty of Dentistry, Department of Orthodontics, 8 Cadde, 06510, Ankara, Turkey
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Lee KJ, Choi SH, Choi TH, Shi KK, Keum BT. Maxillary transverse expansion in adults: Rationale, appliance design, and treatment outcomes. Semin Orthod 2018. [DOI: 10.1053/j.sodo.2018.01.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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