Two methods of treatment for skeletal Class Ⅲ malocclusion on airway changes before and after clinical research / 口腔疾病防治

Objective @# To investigate the changes in the sagittal diameter of the upper airway before and after the treatment of skeletal Class Ⅲ malocclusion in adults with microimplant anchorage and class Ⅲ intermaxillary elastics and to provide a reference for clinical treatment. @*Methods @#A total of 35 adult patients with skeletal Class Ⅲ malocclusion were selected to be treated with the straight-wire technique. Microimplant group, 15 cases (group A): patients with severe skeletal Class Ⅲ malocclusion (vertical high angle) were treated with the straight-wire technique combined with microimplant anchorage; class Ⅲ intermaxillary elastics group, 20 cases (group B): Patients with mild or moderate skeletal Class Ⅲ malocclusion (vertical low angle and average angle) were treated with the straight-wire technique combined with class Ⅲ intermaxillary elastics, and cephalometric radiographs obtained before and after treatment in the upper airway in the two groups were measured and analyzed.@*Results @#Changes in cranial and maxillofacial measurements after correction: in group A, (sella-nasion-supramental angle) the SNB angle decreased significantly (P < 0.05), and (subspinale-nasion-supramental angle) the ANB angle increased significantly (P < 0.05). In group B, the SNB angle decreased significantly (P < 0.05), while (subspinale-nasion-subspinale angle) the SNA angle、ANB angle and anterior skull base plane-mandibular plane angle (Sn-MP) angle increased significantly (P < 0.05). Changes in sagittal diameter of the upper airway measurements after corrections: In group A, the width of the glossopharyngeal segment of the upper airway (TB-TPPW) decreased significantly (P < 0.05). In group B, first segment width of the upper airway behind the hard palate (PNS-R) increased significantly (P < 0.05). After correction, the decreased SNB and increased ANB in group A was higher than that in group B, and the difference was statistically significant （P < 0.05）. The decreased of TB-TPPW in upper airway of group A was greater than that of group B, and the difference was statistically significant （P < 0.05）.@* Conclusions @#In the treatment of skeletal class Ⅲ malocclusion with microimplant anchorage, the sagittal diameter of the glossopharyngeal segment of the upper airway has a negative impact.

Evaluation for vertical stability after various orthognathic surgical treatment plans for skeletal class Ⅲ malocclusion with anterior open-bite / 华西口腔医学杂志

<p><b>OBJECTIVE</b>To evaluate vertical stability after various orthognathic surgical treatment plans for skeletal class Ⅲ malocclusion with anterior openbite.</p><p><b>METHODS</b>A retrospective multicenter cohort study was conducted to investigate vertical stability after various orthognathic surgical treatment plans for skeletal class Ⅲ malocclusion with anterior openbite. From 2010-2016, 122 patients from two domestic stomatological hospitals were included in our study. Patients were divided into four groups according to their treatment plans, namely, bilateral sagittal split ramus osteotomy (BSSRO), intraoral vertical ramus osteotomy (IVRO), BSSRO+Le Fort Ⅰ, and IVRO+Le Fort Ⅰ. All patients followed a standardized examination procedure at 6 and 24 months post-treatment. The observation indexes include overbite, mandibular plane angle, and intermaxillary angle.</p><p><b>RESULTS</b>1) The significantly reduced ratio of the overbite in the BSSRO+Le Fort Ⅰ and IVRO+Le Fort Ⅰ groups were less than the BSSRO and IVRO groups at 6 and 24 months post-treatment. 2) The significantly increased ratio of the mandibular plane in BSSRO+Le Fort Ⅰ and IVRO+Le Fort Ⅰ groups were less than BSSRO and IVRO groups at 6 and 24 months post-treatment. 3) The significantly increased ratio of the intermaxillary angles in BSSRO+Le Fort Ⅰ and IVRO+Le Fort Ⅰ groups were less than the BSSRO and IVRO groups at 6 months post-treatment, while there was no statistical difference at 24 months post-treatment.</p><p><b>CONCLUSIONS</b>Bimaxillary surgery (BSSRO+Le Fort Ⅰ and IVRO+Le Fort Ⅰ) is more effective than mandibular surgery to control vertical relapse.</p>

Finite elemental analysis of the influence of mandibular plane angle on the stress distribution of implant tooth / 华西口腔医学杂志

<p><b>OBJECTIVE</b>Finite elemental analysis of the mechanical characteristics of a first mandibular implant molar under different mandibular plane angles determines the load conditions on the implant, thereby providing guidance for clinical application.</p><p><b>METHODS</b>CT data of three mandibular plane angles (low, average, high) were collected. A finite elemental combination model of a dental implant was constructed. The orthogonal experimental research was designed. Results followed data collection and analysis.</p><p><b>RESULTS</b>The optimal combination was a low angle, 4.8 mm, and type Ⅱ bone. The relations among diameter of the implant, angle of mandibular bone, and bone density were determined.</p><p><b>CONCLUSIONS</b>Mandibular plane angle influences the stability of a dental implant. Under constant biting force, dental implants bear the stress proportional to the angle, high angles cause high stress, average angles cause average stress, and low angles cause the least stress.</p>

Nonsurgical correction of a severe anterior deep overbite accompanied by a gummy smile and posterior scissor bite using a miniscrew-assisted straight-wire technique in an adult high-angle case / 대한치과교정학회지

In the present report, we describe the successful use of miniscrews to achieve vertical control in combination with the conventional sliding MBT™ straight-wire technique for the treatment of a 26-year-old Chinese woman with a very high mandibular plane angle, deep overbite, retrognathic mandible with backward rotation, prognathic maxilla, and gummy smile. The patient exhibited skeletal Class II malocclusion. Orthodontic miniscrews were placed in the maxillary anterior and posterior segments to provide rigid anchorage and vertical control through intrusion of the incisors and molars. Intrusion and torque control of the maxillary incisors relieved the deep overbite and corrected the gummy smile, while intrusion of the maxillary molars aided in counterclockwise rotation of the mandibular plane, which consequently resulted in an improved facial profile. After 3.5 years of retention, we observed a stable, well-aligned dentition with ideal intercuspation and more harmonious facial contours. Thus, we were able to achieve a satisfactory occlusion, a significantly improved facial profile, and an attractive smile for this patient. The findings from this case suggest that nonsurgical correction using miniscrew anchorage is an effective approach for camouflage treatment of high-angle cases with skeletal Class II malocclusion.

Posterior arch length of individual normal occlusion of adults in Lanzhou / 中国组织工程研究

BACKGROUND:Posterior arch length deficiency is closely related to the formation and development of malocclusion. OBJECTIVE:To measure the posterior arch length in individual normal occlusions of adults in Lanzhou. METHODS:A total of 102 current col ege students with individual normal occlusions, with a mean age of (19.33±2.67) years (range 18-24 years), including 47 males and 55 females from Gansu Province, were chosen to take lateral cephalograms. Al research objects were divided into three groups according to mandibular plane angle:high angle group (Frankfort mandibular-plane angle>32°), low angle group (Frankfort mandibular-plane angleRESULTS AND CONCLUSION:Posterior arch length of maxil ary arch was slightly longer in male group than that in female group, and the difference was not significant (P>0.05). The posterior arch length of mandibular arch was slightly longer in male group than that in female group, but the difference was no significant (P>0.05). Comparison between groups revealed that the posterior arch length of low angle mandibular arch was significantly longer than that of high angle mandibular arch in male group, and the difference was significant (P<0.05). The results indicate that the gender wil not influence the development of posterior arch length. Different vertical facial types and different genders have different posterior arch length in individual normal occlusions of adults

Análise correlativa entre medidas esqueléticas verticais em indivíduos com oclusão excelente e má oclusão / Correlative analysis between vertical measurements in individuals with excellent occlusion and malocclusion

INTRODUÇÃO: avaliar as proporções verticais faciais é um dos parâmetros mais importantes a ser utilizado pelo ortodontista no planejamento da terapia apropriada. Porém, não é raro que, quando se avaliam medidas isoladamente, tenha-se uma idéia errônea do que a face do paciente apresenta em termos de padrão vertical. OBJETIVOS: o presente trabalho realizou diferentes correlações entre a ângulo do plano mandibular (GoGn-SN), o índice de altura facial (IAF) e a sobremordida, avaliando a resposta dessas correlações quanto ao padrão citado na literatura, além de identificar possíveis fatores que, eventualmente, levassem essas medidas a um comportamento fora desse padrão. METODOLOGIA: o estudo foi realizado em radiografias cefalométricas de perfil entre dois grupos de indivíduos brasileiros - um portador de oclusão excelente e outro de má oclusão - atendidos no Curso de Especialização em Ortodontia e Ortopedia Facial da Faculdade de Odontologia da Universidade Federal da Bahia. RESULTADOS: as medidas esqueléticas GoGn-SN e IAF apresentaram forte correlação entre si. A sobremordida, entretanto, não apresentou correlação com essas medidas no grupo com oclusão excelente e demonstrou fraca correlação naquele com má oclusão. Uma correlação coerente com o padrão citado na literatura foi encontrada em 35 por cento e 31 por cento dos indivíduos dos grupos com oclusão excelente e má oclusão, respectivamente. Os indivíduos restantes apresentaram variações na altura dentoalveolar dos incisivos, compensando as displasias verticais. No grupo com oclusão excelente, esse fator se somou às compensações na região de molares. CONCLUSÕES: os resultados encontrados indicam que a maior parte dos grupos apresentou um comportamento diferente do padrão citado na literatura, quando as três medidas foram correlacionadas simultaneamente.

INTRODUCTION: The evaluation of facial vertical proportions is one of the most important features considered by the orthodontist when choosing the appropriate therapy. Meanwhile, when vertical measurements are analyzed separately, one could have an unreliable idea of what the patient's face presents considering vertical development. AIM: The purpose of this research was to perform a correlative analysis between the vertical cephalometric measurements: mandibular plane angle (GoGn-SN), facial height index (FHI) and overbite; to evaluate if the simultaneous correlation of these measurements is in agreement with the results cited in the literature; and to identify the possible factors which could, eventually, lead to different results from those expected. METHODS: This study was performed through cephalometric x-rays obtained from randomly chosen individuals with excellent occlusion and malocclusion, selected from the Orthodontics Program of the Federal University of Bahia. RESULTS: The skeletal measurements GoGn-SN and FHI showed strong correlation. The overbite level did not showed correlation with these measurements in the excellent occlusion group, and showed weak correlation in the malocclusion group. Only 35 percent of the individuals with excellent occlusion showed an expected correlation between the three measurements, while this percentage was of 31 percent in the malocclusion group. The remaining individuals showed variations in the incisor dentoalveolar heights as a major factor in compensating the vertical dysplasia, and in the excellent occlusion group it was also found compensations in the molars area. CONCLUSIONS: The results indicates that the most part of the groups presented a correlation between the three vertical measurements different from the pattern related in the literature.