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Dental press j. orthod. (Impr.) ; 24(5): 30-39, Sept.-Oct. 2019. tab, graf
Article in English | LILACS | ID: biblio-1039662

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ABSTRACT Objective: This study aimed at comparing the dentoskeletal changes in patients with Class II division 1 malocclusion, treated with three types of fixed functional appliances. Methods: A sample comprising 95 patients with the same malocclusion, retrospectively selected, and divided into four groups, was used: G1 consisted of 25 patients (mean age 12.77 ± 1.24 years) treated with Jasper Jumper appliance; G2, with 25 patients (mean age 12.58 ± 1.65 years) treated with the Herbst appliance; G3, with 23 patients (mean age 12.37 ± 1.72 years) treated with the Mandibular Protraction Appliance (MPA); and a Control Group (CG) comprised of 22 untreated subjects (mean age 12.66 ± 1.12 years). Intergroup comparison was performed with ANOVA, followed by Tukey test. Results: The Jasper Jumper and the Herbst group showed significantly greater maxillary anterior displacement restriction. The Jasper Jumper demonstrated significantly greater increase in the mandibular plane angle, as compared to the control group. The MPA group demonstrated significantly greater palatal inclination of the maxillary incisors. Vertical development of the maxillary molars was significantly greater in the Herbst group. Conclusions: Despite some intergroup differences in the amount of dentoskeletal changes, the appliances were effective in correcting the main features of Class II malocclusions.


RESUMO Objetivo: o objetivo do presente estudo foi comparar as alterações dentoesqueléticas em pacientes com má oclusão de Classe II, divisão 1, tratados com três tipos de aparelhos funcionais fixos. Métodos: a amostra compreendeu 95 pacientes, selecionados retrospectivamente e divididos em quatro grupos: G1, composto por 25 pacientes (idade média de 12,77 ± 1,24 anos), tratados com aparelho Jasper Jumper; G2, com 25 pacientes (idade média de 12,58 ± 1,65 anos), tratados com aparelho Herbst; G3, com 23 pacientes (idade média de 12,37 ± 1,72 anos), tratados com o Aparelho de Protração Mandibular (APM); e um Grupo Controle (GC), composto por 22 sujeitos não tratados (idade média de 12,66 ± 1,12 anos) que apresentavam a mesma má oclusão. A comparação intergrupos foi realizada com ANOVA, seguida do teste Tukey. Resultados: os grupos Jasper Jumper e Herbst apresentaram significativamente maior restrição de deslocamento anterior da maxila. O Jasper Jumper demonstrou aumento significativamente maior no ângulo do plano mandibular, em comparação ao grupo controle. O grupo APM demonstrou inclinação palatina significativamente maior dos incisivos superiores. O desenvolvimento vertical dos molares superiores foi significativamente maior no grupo Herbst. Conclusões: apesar de algumas diferenças intergrupos na quantidade de alterações dentoesqueléticas, os aparelhos foram eficazes na correção das principais características das más oclusões de Classe II.


Subject(s)
Humans , Child , Adolescent , Orthodontic Appliances, Functional , Malocclusion, Angle Class II , Activator Appliances , Cephalometry , Retrospective Studies , Orthodontic Appliances, Fixed
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Braz. oral res. (Online) ; 33: e078, 2019. tab, graf
Article in English | LILACS | ID: biblio-1019603

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Abstract The aim of this study was to assess, correlate, and compare users' perceptions and preference related to maxillary removable retainers. Volunteers were recruited to use four retainer types: conventional wrap-around (CWA), wrap-around with an anterior opening (OWA), "U" wrap-around (UWA), and clear thermoplastic retainer (CT). The main outcomes were the volunteers' perceptions, evaluated with a 100-mm visual analogue scale, and their preferred retainer. The retainers were used for 21 days each (washout intervals of 7 days). Nineteen volunteers (27 ± 4.53 years) were randomly divided into four groups that used the four retainers, but with a different sequence. Perceptions were evaluated immediately after the use of each retainer and the preference at the end of the research. Repeated measures ANOVA and Friedman tests with post-hoc Tukey's test (intergroup comparisons), and Pearson and Spearman analyses (correlations between perceptions) were applied. The WA retainers did not significantly differ among themselves. The CT was rated significantly worse in speech (p ≤ 0.001), discomfort (p < 0.001), and occlusal interference (p < 0.001), and did not significantly differ from the others in esthetics. Users preferred significant more the WA retainers in comparison with the CT retainers. The occlusal interference caused by the CT was positively correlated to other perceptions, such as changes in speech and discomfort. WA retainers presented similar preference and perceptions, but were significantly better than the CT. The CT occlusal coverage appeared to be the primary cause of its rejection.


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Humans , Male , Female , Adult , Young Adult , Orthodontic Appliance Design/statistics & numerical data , Orthodontic Retainers/standards , Patient Preference/statistics & numerical data , Reference Values , Analysis of Variance , Treatment Outcome , Statistics, Nonparametric , Cross-Over Studies , Visual Analog Scale , Maxilla
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Braz. j. oral sci ; 18: e191605, jan.-dez. 2019. ilus
Article in English | LILACS, BBO | ID: biblio-1095172

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Aim: The aim of this study was to verify the frictional force during sliding mechanics in orthodontic tooth movement, using conventional metal brackets of the active and passive self-ligating types with stainless steel and copper nickel titanium archwires. Methods: This experimental in vitro study was conducted with conventional metal (Morelli, Sorocaba, SP, Brazil) brackets, active self-ligated (SLI Morelli, Sorocaba, SP, Brazil) and passive self-ligated (SLP Morelli, Sorocaba, SP, Brazil), with slot 0.022 x 0.028 inches and Roth prescription. The brackets were tested with rectangular section 0.019 x 0.025 inch copper nickel titanium and stainless steel archwires. For each type of bracket, 10 sets of plate/bracket/archwire segment (n=10) were fabricated. Non-parametric Kruskal Wallis and Dunn tests were used for comparison between types of brackets and Wilcoxon tests for comparison between types of archwires. Results: The results showed that the frictional force values were higher with copper nickel titanium than with stainless steel archwires (p<0.05). When copper nickel titanium archwires were used, the active self-ligating brackets showed higher frictional force values than the other types, followed by the conventional brackets. Lower frictional force values were observed with passive self-ligating brackets. For stainless steel archwires, no difference was observed between conventional and active self-ligating brackets, the passive self-ligating type presented lower frictional force values than the others. Conclusion: It was concluded that the higher frictional force was observed when active self-ligating brackets were associated with copper nickel titanium archwires. Lower frictional force was verified between passive self-ligating brackets combined with stainless steel archwires


Subject(s)
Orthodontic Brackets , Orthodontic Appliance Design , Orthodontic Friction
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Dental press j. orthod. (Impr.) ; 23(1): 108-117, Jan.-Feb. 2018. graf
Article in English | LILACS | ID: biblio-891116

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ABSTRACT Introduction: The T-loop as designed by Burstone is a space closure spring used in the rational application of orthodontic biomechanics. Despite the diversity of studies, there is still no consensus on the optimal parametric characteristics for its conformation. Objective: This study aimed at reviewing the literature on the force systems released by different conformations of the T-loop, according to the type of anchorage and the main characteristics and factors that influence them. Results: Comparing the studies, the need for standardization was perceived in the methodology to shape the loops, regarding the variables that influence the force system. Most of the experimental studies with this loop do not report the vertical movement, nor the steps and angles that occur in the brackets. Clinical studies have obtained more variable results in relation to vertical acting forces, considering the influence of chewing. Conclusion: There is great potential for future studies with this type of loop, especially using nickel-titanium alloys, in order to achieve a pure translational movement without friction, with optimal and constant levels of force.


RESUMO Introdução: a alça T preconizada por Burstone é um instrumento de fechamento de espaços utilizado na aplicação racional da biomecânica ortodôntica, dentro da técnica do arco segmentado. Apesar da diversidade de estudos, ainda não há consenso quanto às características paramétricas ótimas para a sua conformação. Objetivo: esse estudo teve como objetivo revisar a literatura sobre os sistemas de forças liberados por diferentes conformações da alça T, de acordo com o tipo de ancoragem necessária, salientando suas principais características e os fatores que as influenciam. Resultados: comparando-se os estudos, foi perceptível a necessidade de padronização da metodologia usada para conformar as alças, levando em consideração as variáveis que exercem influência no sistema de forças, de forma a se obter sistemas mais acurados, permitindo a realização de testes mais precisos e uma comparação mais eficaz dos estudos. A maioria dos estudos experimentais com esse tipo de alça não relata a movimentação vertical, nem os degraus e ângulos que ocorrem nos braquetes. Estudos clínicos obtiveram resultados menos rígidos em relação às forças verticais atuantes, levando em consideração a influência da mastigação. Conclusões: há grande potencial para futuros estudos com esse tipo de alça, especialmente utilizando ligas de níquel-titânio, para que se chegue cada vez mais perto de um movimento de translação puro e sem atrito, com níveis de força ótimos e constantes.


Subject(s)
Humans , Orthodontic Wires , Orthodontic Appliance Design , Orthodontic Space Closure/instrumentation
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Ortho Sci., Orthod. sci. pract ; 10(40): 56-64, 2018. ilus
Article in Portuguese | LILACS, BBO | ID: biblio-879727

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Aproximadamente um terço dos pacientes com atresia maxilar apresenta uma constrição mais acentuada da distância intercaninos, quando comparada à distância intermolares superiores. Nesses casos, uma quantidade de expansão individualizada é requerida nas regiões anterior e posterior do arco dentário a fim de prevenir a sobre-expansão na região dos pré-molares e molares, redundando num risco aumentado de deiscências ou fenestrações ósseas vestibulares. Uma alternativa clínica para a correção transversal, nesses casos, é a utilização do Expansor Maxilar Diferencial (EMD). Esse aparelho ortopédico com dois parafusos permite realizar uma expansão diferencial significantemente maior na região anterior, quando comparada à região posterior do arco dentário superior. O objetivo deste artigo é relatar um caso clínico de uma paciente do sexo feminino, na dentadura permanente jovem, com mordida cruzada posterior, tratada de forma individualizada e eficiente com o EMD. (AU)


Approximately one third of patients with maxillary atresia show greater constriction of intercanine distance compared to the intermolar distance. In these cases, an individualized amount of expansion is required in the anterior and posterior regions of the dental arch, in order to prevent overexpansion in the premolar and molar region, resulting in increased risk of dehiscence or bone fenestration. A clinical alternative for transverse correction in these cases is the Differential Maxillary Expander (DME). This orthopedic expander with two screws allows accomplishing a significantly greater differential expansion in the anterior region compared to the posterior region of the maxillary dental arch. The aim of this article is to report a clinical case of a female patient in the early permanent dentition with posterior crossbite that was individually and efficiently treated using the DME.(AU)


Subject(s)
Humans , Female , Child , Orthodontic Appliance Design , Orthodontics, Interceptive , Palatal Expansion Technique
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Prosthes. Lab. Sci ; 7(25)out.-dez. 2017. ilus
Article in Portuguese | LILACS, BBO | ID: biblio-880651

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Introdução: O aparelho ortopédico mecânico Herbst destaca-se entre os aparelhos que estimulam o avanço mandibular. Objetivo: Esse artigo demonstra diferentes formas de ancoragem para o aparelho Herbst. Método: Descrevem-se formas distintas de ancoragem, variando desde ancoragem com banda ortodôntica, com esplinte acrílico, com esplinte metálico, associadas ou não ao parafuso expansor. Conclusão: A escolha do tipo de ancoragem para o aparelho Herbst é dependente do plano de tratamento ortodôntico e definida de forma individual para cada paciente.


Introduction: Herbst mechanical orthopedic device stands out among the devices that stimulate the mandibular advancement. Objective: This paper describes different forms of Herbst appliance anchorage. Method: Distinct forms of Herbst appliance anchorage are described varying from orthodontic band, acrylic splint, metallic splint ancorage associated or not with expansion screw. Conclusions: The choice of Herbst appliance anchorage is dependent of orthodontic treatment planning and defined individually for each patient.


Subject(s)
Humans , Malocclusion, Angle Class II , Mandibular Advancement , Orthodontic Anchorage Procedures , Orthodontic Appliance Design , Orthodontic Appliances, Functional , Orthodontics/methods
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Braz. oral res. (Online) ; 31: e68, 2017. tab, graf
Article in English | LILACS | ID: biblio-952108

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Abstract The objective of this study was to compare coating dimensions and surface characteristics of two different esthetic covered nickel-titanium orthodontic rectangular archwires, as-received from the manufacturer and after oral exposure. The study was designed for comparative purposes. Both archwires, as-received from the manufacturer, were observed using a stereomicroscope to measure coating thickness and inner metallic dimensions. The wires were also exposed to oral environment in 11 orthodontic active patients for 21 days. After removing the samples, stereomicroscopy images were captured, coating loss was measured and its percentage was calculated. Three segments of each wire (one as-received and two after oral exposure) were observed using scanning electron microscopy for a qualitative analysis of the labial surface of the wires. The Lilliefors test and independent t-test were applied to verify normality of data and statistical differences between wires, respectively. The significance level adopted was 0.05. The results showed that the differences between the wires while comparing inner height and thickness were statistically significant (p < 0.0001). In average, the most recently launched wire presented a coating thickness twice that of the control wire, which was also a statistically significant difference. The coating loss percentage was also statistically different (p = 0.0346) when the latest launched wire (13.27%) was compared to the control (29.63%). In conclusion, the coating of the most recent wire was thicker and more uniform, whereas the control had a thinner coating on the edges. After oral exposure, both tested wires presented coating loss, but the most recently launched wire exhibited better results.


Subject(s)
Humans , Orthodontic Wires , Titanium/chemistry , Orthodontic Appliance Design , Coated Materials, Biocompatible/chemistry , Nickel/chemistry , Reference Values , Surface Properties , Time Factors , Materials Testing , Microscopy, Electron, Scanning , Orthodontic Brackets , Esthetics, Dental , Mouth/chemistry
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Dental press j. orthod. (Impr.) ; 21(4): 89-98, July-Aug. 2016. tab, graf
Article in English | LILACS | ID: lil-795058

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ABSTRACT Introduction: Skeletal Class III malocclusion is often referred for orthodontic treatment combined with orthognathic surgery. However, with the aid of miniplates, some moderate discrepancies become feasible to be treated without surgery. Objective: To report the case of a 24-year-old man with severe skeletal Angle Class III malocclusion with anterior crossbite and a consequent concave facial profile. Methods: The patient refused to undergo orthognathic surgery; therefore, orthodontic camouflage treatment with the aid of miniplates placed on the mandibular arch was proposed. Results: After 18 months of treatment, a Class I molar and canine relationship was achieved, while anterior crossbite was corrected by retraction of mandibular teeth. The consequent decrease in lower lip fullness and increased exposure of maxillary incisors at smiling resulted in a remarkable improvement of patient's facial profile, in addition to an esthetically pleasing smile, respectively. One year later, follow-up revealed good stability of results.


RESUMO Introdução: a má oclusão de Classe III esquelética é frequentemente tratada com associação entre Ortodontia e Cirurgia Ortognática. No entanto, com o auxílio das miniplacas, discrepâncias moderadas tornaram-se passíveis de serem tratadas sem a necessidade de cirurgia ortognática. Objetivo: relatar o caso de um paciente de 24 anos, com má oclusão de Classe de III Angle e Classe III esquelética, mordida cruzada anterior e consequente perfil facial côncavo. Métodos: o paciente recusou-se a realizar a cirurgia ortognática, assim, foi proposta a compensação da má oclusão com o auxílio de miniplacas na arcada inferior. Resultados: após 18 meses de tratamento, foram obtidas relações de molares e caninos em Classe I, e a mordida cruzada anterior foi corrigida, por meio da distalização de todos os dentes inferiores. A consequente redução na projeção do lábio inferior, associada à maior exposição dos incisivos superiores no sorriso, resultou em um perfil facial consideravelmente mais agradável e um sorriso esteticamente melhor, respectivamente. A análise um ano após o tratamento revelou boa estabilidade dos resultados obtidos.


Subject(s)
Humans , Male , Young Adult , Orthodontics, Corrective/instrumentation , Orthodontic Appliance Design , Orthodontic Anchorage Procedures , Malocclusion, Angle Class III/therapy , Smiling , Follow-Up Studies , Esthetics, Dental
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Braz. j. oral sci ; 15(1): 21-26, Jan.-Mar. 2016. ilus, tab
Article in English | LILACS, BBO | ID: biblio-830997

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Aim: To evaluate the prevalence and hygiene habits of 13-19 years-old adolescent users of removableorthodontic appliances (ROA) and to determine hygiene methods for the appliances prescribed bydentists, in the city of Pelotas. Methods: The study had two stages. The first stage was a telephoneinterview with dentists. Dentists were interview by telephone calls in order to obtain informationregarding the hygiene methods for cleaning acrylic appliances. Second stage was a cross-sectionalstudy performed with schoolchildren. Children from public and private schools with secondary levelwere included in the sample. A questionnaire was applied to the students using any type of ROA.Questionnaires included demographic information and behavioral characteristics. Data collectedwere subjected to Chi-square test and logistic regression. Results: The prevalence of children usingROA was 5.4%. Students (89.7%) and dentists (47.2%) reported to prefer mechanical methods toclean their ROA. Cleaning with soup, hydrogen peroxide or effervescent tabs were less used. Highfrequency of use was associated with higher frequency of hygiene on the ROA. Conclusions: Theprevalence of schoolchildren using removable appliances was low. The common cleaning methodused by children and prescribed by dentists was mechanical. Hygiene frequency was significantlyassociated with the routine of use of the appliance and with the type of hygiene method.


Subject(s)
Humans , Male , Female , Adolescent , Disinfection , Oral Hygiene , Orthodontic Appliance Design , Orthodontic Appliances, Removable , Dentists , Interviews as Topic , Surveys and Questionnaires
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Dental press j. orthod. (Impr.) ; 21(3): 94-103, tab, graf
Article in English | LILACS | ID: lil-787912

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ABSTRACT Introduction: A canted occlusal plane presents an unesthetic element of the smile. The correction of this asymmetry has been typically considered difficult by orthodontists, as it requires complex mechanics and may sometimes even require orthognathic surgery. Objective: This paper outlines the case of a 29-year-old woman with Class II malocclusion, pronounced midline deviation and accentuated occlusal plane inclination caused by mandibular deciduous molar ankylosis. Methods: The patient was treated with a miniplate used to provide anchorage in order to intrude maxillary teeth and extrude mandibular teeth on one side, thus eliminating asymmetry. Class II was corrected on the left side by means of distalization, anchored in the miniplate as well. On the right side, maxillary first premolar was extracted and molar relationship was kept in Class II, while canines were moved to Class I relationship. The patient received implant-prosthetic rehabilitation for maxillary left lateral incisor and mandibular left second premolar. Results: At the end of treatment, Class II was corrected, midlines were matched and the canted occlusal plane was totally corrected, thereby improving smile function and esthetics.


RESUMO Introdução: o plano oclusal inclinado representa um elemento antiestético para o sorriso. A correção dessa assimetria é normalmente considerada difícil pelos ortodontistas, requerendo mecânica complexa e, algumas vezes, até cirurgia ortognática. Objetivo: esse artigo descreve o caso de uma paciente de 29 anos, portadora de má oclusão de Classe II, com considerável desvio das linhas médias e acentuada inclinação do plano oclusal, causada pela anquilose de molar decíduo inferior. Métodos: a paciente foi tratada com ancoragem em miniplaca, para promover a intrusão dos dentes superiores e extrusão dos dentes inferiores em um lado, eliminando a assimetria. A Classe II foi corrigida no lado esquerdo por meio de distalização, também ancorada na miniplaca. No lado direito, o primeiro pré-molar superior foi extraído e a relação de molares de Classe II foi mantida, enquanto os caninos foram movidos para relação de Classe I. A paciente recebeu reabilitação por meio de implante e prótese no incisivo lateral superior esquerdo e no segundo pré-molar inferior esquerdo. Resultados: ao término do tratamento, a Classe II foi corrigida, as linhas médias estavam coincidentes e a inclinação do plano oclusal foi totalmente corrigida, melhorando consideravelmente os aspectos funcionais e estéticos da oclusão.


Subject(s)
Humans , Female , Adult , Tooth Movement Techniques , Orthodontic Anchorage Procedures , Malocclusion, Angle Class II/therapy , Radiography, Panoramic , Cephalometry , Malocclusion, Angle Class II/diagnosis , Malocclusion, Angle Class II/etiology , Malocclusion, Angle Class II/diagnostic imaging
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Bauru; s.n; 2016. 117 p. tab, ilus.
Thesis in Portuguese | LILACS, BBO | ID: biblio-882109

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Objetivo: Avaliar e comparar a influência das diferentes contenções ortodônticas superiores na fala e as percepções dos voluntários às diferentes condições provocadas pela sua utilização. Correlacionar as percepções entre si e com as dimensões do arco superior. Material e Métodos: Selecionou-se 21 (n) voluntários para utilizar 4 tipos de contenções removíveis superiores (Placa wrap-around convencional, em U e com orifício anterior e contenção termoplástica transparente-CTT) por 21 dias cada, com intervalos de 7 dias sem utilização entre elas. Durante a pesquisa, alguns voluntários desistiram ou não compareceram às avaliações, sendo excluídos. As percepções dos pacientes aos aparelhos foram avaliadas com a Escala Visual Analógica de 100 mm (n final=19), e correlacionou-se estas entre si. A avaliação da fala (n final=18) foi realizada em gravações de trechos vocais realizadas antes e imediatamente após a instalação das 4 contenções, assim como após 21 dias de uso destas. Para isto empregou-se a Análise Perceptiva Auditiva da fala e a Análise Acústica da frequência dos formantes F1 e F2 das vogais. Aplicou-se a ANOVA para dados repetidos e teste de Friedman com post hoc de Tukey, além das Correlações de Pearson e de Spearman para as avaliações. O nível de significância estatística estabelecido foi de 5%. Resultados: Os variados desenhos das contenções wrap-around não diferiram de forma significante em nenhuma das percepções e a CTT recebeu notas estatisticamente piores em todos os quesitos, com exceção da estética onde não diferiu estatisticamente das demais. Correlações positivas importantes foram encontradas entre alterações na fala e desconforto em todos os aparelhos. A interferência oclusal na CTT correlacionou-se muito positivamente a outras percepções, como alterações na fala e desconforto. Na avaliação perceptivo-auditiva, as alterações na fala aumentaram significantemente no momento imediato após a instalação do wrap-around com orifício e da CTT, e continuaram significantemente elevadas após 3 semanas. A frequência dos formantes das vogais foi prejudicada no momento inicial da instalação e as Alterações mantiveram-se presentes no wrap-around convencional, em U e na CTT após 3 semanas. Conclusões: A CTT prejudicou mais a fala que os wrap-around. Entre estes, os wrap-around convencional e em U interferiram menos na fala. O período de 3 semanas de uso dos aparelhos não foi totalmente suficiente para a readaptação da fala. A CTT foi pior classificada que as placas wrap-around em todas percepções avaliadas, exceto na estética, onde não diferiram significantemente. A cobertura oclusal da CTT pareceu ser a causadora da sua reprovação e das maiores alterações à fala nesta contenção. As dimensões do arco superior pouco influenciaram as percepções. Considerando as alterações na fala e as percepções dos pacientes, as contenções wrap-around apresentaram melhor desempenho e devem ser a primeira escolha quando a opção de contenção do arco superior for um aparelho removível.(AU)


Objective: To evaluate and compare the influence of different upper removable orthodontic retainers on speech and volunteers' perceptions to different conditions caused by their use. To correlate perceptions with each other and with upper arch dimensions. Material and Methods: 21 (n) volunteers were selected to use four types of upper removable retainers (conventional wrap-around, horseshoe-shaped wrap-around, wrap-around with an anterior "hole" and transparent thermoplastic retainer - TTR) for 21 days each, with intervals of 7 days without use between them. During the search, some volunteers dropped out or did not attend the evaluations and were excluded. Patients perceptions (final n=19) were evaluated with a visual analogue scale of 100 mm, and these were correlated with each other. Speech evaluation (final n=18) was performed in vocal excerpts recordings made before, immediately after and 21 days after the installation of each appliance, with Perceptual Auditory Analysis Auditory and Acoustic Analysis of formant frequencies F1 and F2 of the vowels. ANOVA for repeated measures and Friedman test with post hoc Tukey, in addition to Pearson and Spearman correlation for the evaluations were applied for statistics evaluation. The level of statistical significance was set at 5%. Results: Different designs of wrap-around retainers did not differ significantly in any of the perceptions and TTR received significantly worse grades in all aspects, except for esthetics, which did not statistically differ from the others. Significant positive correlations were observed between changes in speech and discomfort on all appliances. Occlusal interference in TTR was very positively correlated to other perceptions, such as changes in speech and discomfort. Speech changes, evaluated by Perceptual Auditory Analysis, increased immediately after conventional wraparound and TTR installation, and reduced after 3 weeks of use, but not back to normal levels observed without device. However, this increase was statistically significant only for the conventional wrap-around and TTR, remaining significant high after 3 weeks. Formant frequencies of vowels were altered at initial time and the changes remained present in conventional, horseshoe-shaped and TTR appliances after 3 weeks. Conclusions: TTR was more harmful to speech than the wrap-around appliances. Among these, conventional and horseshoe-shaped has interfered less in speech. The 3-week period with retainers was not fully sufficient for speech adaptation. TTR was worse classified than the wrap-around retainers in all evaluated perceptions, except in esthetics, which did not differ significantly. Occlusal coverage of TTR seems to be the cause of its rejection and its major changes to speech. Upper arch dimensions little influence volunteers perceptions. Considering speech changes and volunteers perceptions, the wrap-around retainers had better performance and should be the first choice when retainer option is a removable device in the upper arch.(AU)


Subject(s)
Humans , Male , Female , Adult , Articulation Disorders/etiology , Orthodontic Appliance Design/adverse effects , Orthodontic Appliances/adverse effects , Analysis of Variance , Auditory Perception , Reference Values , Speech Acoustics , Speech Articulation Tests , Treatment Outcome , Visual Analog Scale
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Bauru; s.n; 2016. 123 p. tab, ilus.
Thesis in English | LILACS, BBO | ID: biblio-880935

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Introdução: O objetivo do presente trabalho foi comparar os efeitos dentoesqueléticos do expansor com abertura diferencial (EAD) e do expansor Hyrax convencional em crianças na dentadura mista. Métodos: Quarenta e seis pacientes de ambos os sexos e com idades variando de 7 a 11 anos foram aleatoriamente alocados em um de dois grupos de estudo. O grupo experimental foi composto por 22 pacientes (idade média de 8,46 anos) que foram submetidos à expansão rápida da maxila (ERM) com o EAD. O grupo de comparação foi composto por 24 pacientes (idade média de 8,92) tratados com ERM utilizando-se o expansor Hyrax convencional. Fotografias foram obtidas imediatamente antes da expansão (T1) e ao término do período ativo da expansão maxilar (T2). Radiografias oclusais da maxila foram obtidas para cada paciente apenas ao término do período ativo da expansão maxilar (T2). Modelos digitais dos arcos dentários superior e inferior foram obtidos imediatamente antes da expansão (T1) e 6 meses pós-expansão (T3), na ocasião da remoção do aparelho. As variáveis de desfecho primário foram as alterações no diastema interincisal, a quantidade de abertura da sutura palatina mediana, as larguras dos arcos dentários superior e inferior, o perímetro dos arcos, o comprimento dos arcos, a profundidade do palato, a inclinação dos dentes pósterossuperiores e pósteroinferiores e a forma do arco dentário superior. A variável de desfecho secundário foi a quantidade de expansão diferencial nas regiões anterior e posterior do arco dentário superior. As comparações interfases e intergrupos foram realizadas por meio dos testes t pareado e testes t, respectivamente, com correção de Bonferroni para testes múltiplos. Resultados: Tanto o EAD quanto o expansor Hyrax convencional promoveram aumentos significantes do diastema interincisivos e da largura do arco dentário superior. Por outro lado, nenhuma diferença significante foi observada para a largura do arco dentário inferior de ambos os grupos de estudo. O EAD promoveu um aumento significante do perímetro do arco dentário superior e uma diminuição significante da profundidade do palato. De modo contrário, não foram observadas diferenças significantes para o perímetro do arco dentário inferior de nenhum dos dois grupos estudados. O comprimento do arco dentário superior diminuiu significantemente após a ERM com o expansor Hyrax, enquanto que o comprimento do arco inferior diminuiu suavemente no grupo do EAD. Ambos os expansores promoveram um aumento significante da inclinação vestibular dos dentes pósterossuperiores e dos caninos decíduos inferiores. O EAD promoveu aumentos significantemente maiores da dimensão da abertura da sutura palatina mediana, da largura do diastema interincisivos e das distâncias intercaninos, inter-primeiros molares decíduos e intersegundos molares decíduos superiores, quando comparado com o expansor Hyrax. Por outro lado, apenas o grupo de comparação apresentou um suave aumento da distância interprimeiros molares permanentes inferior. O grupo experimental apresentou uma expansão diferencial significantemente maior na região anterior quando comparada à região posterior do arco dentário superior, enquanto que o grupo de comparação promoveu quantidades de expansão similares na região dos caninos e dos primeiros molares permanentes superiores. Conclusões: Na dentadura mista, o expansor com abertura diferencial foi capaz de promover uma disjunção maxilar com uma maior abertura da região anterior da sutura palatina mediana. O EAD promoveu uma maior expansão da região anterior do arco dentário superior quando comparado com o expansor Hyrax convencional. Ambos os expansores se mostraram similares quanto à quantidade de expansão na região posterior do arco dentário superior, e para as alterações do perímetro dos arcos, comprimento dos arcos, profundidade do palato e inclinação dos dentes posteriores. Adicionalmente, pequenas alterações espontâneas do arco dentário inferior foram observadas para ambos os expansores, seis meses após a expansão rápida diferencial e convencional da maxila.(AU)


Introduction: The aim of this study was to compare the dentoskeletal effects of the expander with differential opening (EDO) and the conventional Hyrax expander in children in the mixed dentition. Methods: Forty-six patients of both sex and ages ranging from 7 to 11 years old were randomly allocated into two study groups. The experimental group comprised 22 patients (mean age of 8.46 years) who underwent rapid maxillary expansion (RME) with the EDO. The comparison group comprised 24 participants (mean age of 8.92 years) treated with RME using the conventional Hyrax expander. Photographs were obtained immediately pre-expansion (T1) and at the end of the active expansion phase (T2). Occlusal radiographs of maxilla were obtained for each patient at the end of the active expansion phase only (T2). Digital dental models of the maxillary and mandibular dental arches were obtained immediately preexpansion (T1) and 6 months post-expansion (T3), at the occasion of appliance removal. The primary outcomes were the interincisal diastema width change, the dimension of midpalatal suture opening, the maxillary and mandibular dental arch widths, the arches perimeter, the arches length, the palatal depth, the inclination of maxillary and mandibular posterior teeth and the maxillary dental arch shape. The secondary outcome was the amount of differential expansion in the anterior region compared to the posterior region of maxillary dental arch. Inter-phase and intergroup comparisons were performed using paired t tests and t tests, respectively, with Bonferroni correction for multiple tests. Results: Both the EDO and the conventional Hyrax expander promoted significant increases of the interincisal diastema width and of the maxillary dental arch widths. On the other hand, no significant differences were found for the mandibular dental arch widths of both groups. The EDO promoted a significant increase of the maxillary dental arch perimeter and a significant decrease of the palatal depth. On the other hand, no significant differences were found for the mandibular dental arch perimeter of both study groups. The maxillary dental arch length decreased significantly after RME with the conventional Hyrax expander. On the other hand, the mandibular dental arch length decreased slightly in the EDO group. Both expanders promoted a significant buccal inclination of the maxillary posterior teeth and mandibular deciduous canines. The EDO promoted significantly greater increases of the dimension of midpalatal suture opening, the width of interincisal diastema, the maxillary intercanine distance, the maxillary inter-first deciduous molars distance and the maxillary inter-second deciduous molars distance compared to the Hyrax expander. On the other hand, only the comparison group showed a slight decrease of the mandibular intermolar distance. The experimental group showed a significant differential expansion between the anterior and the posterior regions of the maxillary dental arch while the comparison group produced similar amount of expansion in the maxillary canine and in the maxillary molar regions. Conclusions: In the mixed dentition, the expander with differential opening was capable of producing an intermaxillary split with an increased dimension at the anterior limit of the midpalatal suture. The EDO promoted a greater expansion in the anterior region of the maxillary dental arch compared to the conventional Hyrax expander. Similarity between the two expanders was observed for posterior region expansion and for changes in arch perimeter, arch length, palatal depth and posterior teeth inclination. Additionally, small mandibular spontaneous dentoalveolar changes were observed for both expanders six months after differential and conventional rapid maxillary expansion.(AU)


Subject(s)
Humans , Male , Female , Child , Malocclusion, Angle Class II/therapy , Malocclusion, Angle Class I/therapy , Orthodontic Appliance Design , Orthodontic Appliances , Palatal Expansion Technique/instrumentation , Dental Arch/anatomy & histology , Reproducibility of Results , Statistics, Nonparametric , Treatment Outcome
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Ortho Sci., Orthod. sci. pract ; 9(35): 58-64, 2016.
Article in Portuguese | LILACS, BBO | ID: biblio-831194

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Os bráquetes autoligáveis tornaram-se populares recentemente no mercado ortodôntico com diversos atrativos, incluindo um modo de ligação mais rápida, menor atrito, menor dor e maior conforto ao paciente, menor número de atendimentos e menor tempo de cadeira. Embora diversos tipos de bráquetes autoligáveis tenham estado disponíveis por diversos anos, só recentemente cresceram novamente em popularidade. O objetivo deste trabalho é revisar a literatura sobre o assunto, elucidando as vantagens da utilização desses bráquetes, os efeitos dos mesmos sobre a forma do arco, inclinação dos incisivos e as diferenças com relação aos torques.


Self-ligating brackets have become popular recently in the orthodontic market with many attractions including a faster ligation, less friction, less pain and greater patient comfort, fewer appointments and shorter chair time. Although several types of self-ligating brackets have been available for several years, only recently they have grown in popularity again. The objective of this work is to review the literature on the subject, explaining the advantages of using these brackets, their effects on arch form, inclination of incisors and differences related to torques.


Subject(s)
Humans , Male , Adolescent , Orthodontic Appliance Design , Orthodontics, Corrective , Torque
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Journal of Peking University(Health Sciences) ; (6): 30-36, 2016.
Article in Chinese | WPRIM | ID: wpr-485312

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Objective:To investigate changes in the circum-maxillary sutures during alternate maxillary expansions and constrictions in a rat model.Methods:Twenty-two male Sprague-Dawley rats (6 weeks old)were used and divided into three groups.In maxillary expansion (ME)group (n=9),an expander was activated for 5 d,and then sacrificed.In alternate maxillary expansions and constrictions (Alt-MEC) group (9 animals),an alternate expansion and constriction protocol (5 d expansion and 5 d constriction for one cycle)was conducted for 2.5 cycles (25 d total),and then sacrificed.The control group com-prised 4 animals with no appliances used,each of two sacrificed on day 5 and day 25 ,respectively.Cir-cum-maxillary sutures (mid-palatal,maxillopalatine,premaxillary,zygomaticotemporal,and frontonasal suture)in each group were characterized histologically.Results:Histological findings of circum-maxil-lary sutures:in control group,the normal sutures were divided into 5 zones,the center was polygon mesenchyme zone,the lateral was mature chondrocyte zone,the next lateral was bone tissue.In ME group,the mid-palatal suture was expanded after ME,the fibre and connective tissue were extracted and invaded into cartilage zone.Osteoblast hyperplasia and new bone formation occurred.The orientation of the new bone trabecula was consistent with force.The osteoclast appeared in some area.Findings of other sutures were similar with those of control group,osteogenesis was active in some area without obvious re-construction in Alt-MEC group,mid-palatal suture and other sutures in some area were widened after Alt-MEC with much more osteoblast hyperplasia and new bone formation.Fibre and connective tissue were extracted,distorted or even broken.Sutures in some areas were narrowed with osteoblast cytopenia and osteoclast hyperplasia.Fibre and connective tissue compressed because of the different force and orienta-tion.Osteoclast count results showed that compared with the control group,the number of the osteoclast was increased only in the palatal suture in ME group (P0.05).In Alt-MEC group,the numbers of the osteoclast in circum-maxillary sutures were the most,and had statistical significances (P<0.05 ).Conclusion:These results suggested that cir-cum-maxillary sutures were actively reconstructed after Alt-MEC.while only midpalatal suture had active reaction after ME.

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Dental press j. orthod. (Impr.) ; 20(6): 68-74, Nov.-Dec. 2015. tab, graf
Article in English | LILACS | ID: lil-770283

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Abstract Objective: The aim of this study was to compare torque expression in active and passive self-ligating and conventional brackets. Methods: A total of 300 segments of stainless steel wire 0.019 x 0.025-in and six different brands of brackets (Damon 3MX, Portia, In-Ovation R, Bioquick, Roth SLI and Roth Max) were used. Torque moments were measured at 12°, 24°, 36° and 48°, using a wire torsion device associated with a universal testing machine. The data obtained were compared by analysis of variance followed by Tukey test for multiple comparisons. Regression analysis was performed by the least-squares method to generate the mathematical equation of the optimal curve for each brand of bracket. Results: Statistically significant differences were observed in the expression of torque among all evaluated bracket brands in all evaluated torsions (p < 0.05). It was found that Bioquick presented the lowest torque expression in all tested torsions; in contrast, Damon 3MX bracket presented the highest torque expression up to 36° torsion. Conclusions: The connection system between wire/bracket (active, passive self-ligating or conventional with elastic ligature) seems not to interfere in the final torque expression, the latter being probably dependent on the interaction between the wire and the bracket chosen for orthodontic mechanics.


Resumo Objetivo: o objetivo deste estudo foi comparar a expressão do torque em braquetes autoligáveis ativos e passivos e nos convencionais. Métodos: no total, 300 segmentos de fio de aço inoxidável 0,019" x 0,025" foram usados. Seis diferentes marcas de braquetes foram analisadas (Damon 3MX, Portia, In-Ovation R, Bioquick, Roth SLI, Roth Max). Os momentos de torque foram medidos em 120, 240, 360 e 480, utilizando-se um dispositivo de torção de fio associado a uma máquina de ensaios universal. Os dados obtidos foram comparados pela análise de variância, seguida de teste de Tukey para comparações múltiplas. A análise de regressão foi realizada pelo método dos mínimos quadrados, para gerar uma equação matemática da curva ótima de cada marca de braquete. Resultados: foram observadas diferenças estatisticamente significativas na expressão do torque entre todas as marcas de braquetes avaliadas e em todas as torções testadas (p < 0,05). Encontrou-se que o Bioquick apresentou a menor expressão do torque em todas as torções testadas; em contraste, o braquete Damon 3MX apresentou a maior expressão do torque até a torção de 360. Conclusões: o sistema de ligação entre fio e braquete (autoligável ativo ou passivo, ou convencional com ligadura elástica) parece não interferir na expressão final do torque, a qual é dependente da interação entre o fio e o braquete escolhido para ser utilizado na mecânica ortodôntica.


Subject(s)
Humans , Orthodontic Brackets , Orthodontic Wires , Orthodontic Appliance Design , Torque , Dental Stress Analysis
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UNOPAR Cient., Ciênc. biol. saude ; 16(4): 329-334, out. 2014. ilus, tab
Article in Portuguese | LILACS-Express | LILACS | ID: lil-737281

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A síndrome da apneia obstrutiva do sono - SAOS é um distúrbio respiratório caracterizado por episódios recorrentes de obstrução das vias aéreas superiores durante o sono. Aparelhos intraorais - AIOs têm sido utilizados em pacientes com SAOS moderada ou severa que não se adaptaram ou recusam o tratamento com pressão positiva contínua nas vias aéreas - CPAP ou pacientes com impossibilidade de realização de cirurgia. Aparelhos de avanço mandibular têm sido amplamente utilizados com eficácia. Além de estabilizar a mandíbula, alguns AIOs permitem que o paciente faça movimentos mandibulares de lateralidade e verticais sem desencaixar o aparelho, reduzindo o risco de lesionar a articulação temporomandibular. O objetivo desse estudo foi avaliar a efetividade de dois tipos de AIO no tratamento da apneia. Este estudo apresenta o caso de um paciente com SAOS moderada e grave dessaturação de oxigênio (SaO2 mínima de 55%), tratado com dois tipos de aparelho intraoral: o PM PositionerTM, que não permite movimentos laterais da mandíbula, e a Placa Lateroprotrusiva (PLP®), que permite movimentos de lateralidade. O aparelho PLP ® foi mais efetivo se comparado ao PM Positioner. Através da avaliação em longo prazo observou-se que o PLP ® proporcionou mais conforto ao paciente, maior aderência ao tratamento e uma maior capacidade de avanço mandibular, quando comparado ao aparelho que não permitia movimentos mandibulares de lateralidade.


Obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS) is a breathing disorder characterized by recurrent episodes of upper airway obstruction during sleep. Oral appliances have been used in patients with moderate to severe OSAS, who cannot tolerate or refuse the therapy with continuous positive airway pressure or candidates who present impossibility of performing surgery. Oral appliances such as mandibular advancement devices (MADs) have been widely used and proven to be effective. In addition to stabilizing the mandible, some MADs allow the patient to move it laterally and vertically without disengaging the appliance, reducing the risk of injuring the temporomandibular joint. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of two types of oral appliances in the treatment of apnea. A patient who presented moderate OSAS and severe oxygen desaturation (SaO2 minimum of 55%) was treated by two different types of MADs: the PM PositionerTM, which is a device that do not allow lateral movements of the mandible, and the Placa Lateroprotrusiva (PLP®), which allows lateral movements. The PLP® was more effective than the PM PositionerTM. Long-term assessment revealed that PLP® was more effective because it provided more comfort and a greater capacity for mandibular advancement, when compared to a device which did not allow the jaw to move laterally.

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Dental press j. orthod. (Impr.) ; 19(5): 116-122, Sep-Oct/2014. tab, graf
Article in English | LILACS | ID: lil-727097

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INTRODUCTION: This study aims to determine the shape and dimension of dental arches from a lingual perspective, and determine shape and size of a straight archwire used for lingual Orthodontics. METHODS: The study sample comprised 70 Caucasian Brazilian individuals with normal occlusion and at least four of Andrew's six keys. Maxillary and mandibular dental casts were digitized (3D) and the images were analyzed by Delcam Power SHAPET 2010 software. Landmarks on the lingual surface of teeth were selected and 14 measurements were calculated to determine the shape and size of dental arches. RESULTS: Shapiro-Wilk test determined small arch shape by means of 25th percentile (P25%) - an average percentile for the medium arch; and a large one determined by means of 75th percentile (P75%). T-test revealed differences between males and females in the size of 12 dental arches. CONCLUSION: The straight-wire arch shape used in the lingual straight wire technique is a parabolic-shaped arch, slightly flattened on its anterior portion. Due to similarity among dental arch sizes shown by males and females, a more simplified diagram chart was designed. .


INTRODUÇÃO: esse estudo objetiva encontrar a forma e dimensão de arcadas dentária para definir a forma de um arco contínuo que possa ser utilizado na técnica lingual. MÉTODOS: a amostra foi composta por indivíduos brasileiros, leucodermas, com oclusão normal natural, que apresentaram, no mínimo, quatro das seis chaves de oclusão de Andrews. Os modelos das arcadas dentárias superior e inferior foram digitalizados (3D) e as imagens exportadas para o software Delcam Power SHAPETM 2010. Foram selecionados pontos nas superfícies linguais dos dentes e traçadas 14 medidas para determinar a forma e a dimensão da arcada dentária. RESULTADOS: o teste de Shapiro-Wilk possibilitou definir uma forma de arcada pequena utilizando o percentil 25% (P25%), uma arcada média (P50%) e uma forma de arcada grande, pelo percentil 75% (P75%). O teste t de Student comparou se houve uma diferença entre os sexos, e foram encontrados 12 tamanhos de arcadas dentárias. CONCLUSÕES: a partir dos resultados obtidos foi possível definir uma forma de arco contínuo para ser utilizado na técnica lingual Straight Wire (LSW): parábola levemente achatada na região anterior. Devido a similaridade entre alguns tamanhos de arcadas dentárias, encontrados pelo dimorfismo sexual, pôde ser elaborado um diagrama de arcadas de maneira mais simplificada. .


Subject(s)
Adolescent , Female , Humans , Male , Dental Arch/anatomy & histology , Orthodontic Appliance Design , Orthodontic Wires , Anatomic Landmarks/anatomy & histology , Bicuspid/anatomy & histology , Cephalometry/methods , Cuspid/anatomy & histology , Models, Dental , Imaging, Three-Dimensional/methods , Incisor/anatomy & histology , Mandible/anatomy & histology , Maxilla/anatomy & histology , Molar/anatomy & histology , Sex Factors , Tooth Movement Techniques/instrumentation
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Ortodontia ; 47(1): 40-47, jan.-fev. 2014. ilus, tab
Article in Portuguese | LILACS, BBO | ID: lil-715160

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A correção da mordida cruzada posterior é realizada na maioria dos casos por aparelhos disjuntores, em especial o Hyrax e o Haas. Ambos têm efeitos semelhantes no complexo dentofacial, ligeiramente dentoalveolar com Hyrax e ortopédico com Haas. Modificações foram feitas com o objetivo de incorporar as vantagens de ambos, e o aparelho disjuntor fusionado de Almeida e Almeida se diferencia pela quantidade mínima de resina que recobre o parafuso. O presente caso descreve uma adolescente de 14 anos, com mordida cruzada bilateral, pré-molares e dentes anteriores em mordida topo-a-topo, que utilizou o aparelho disjuntor fusionado em leque, para maior expansão na região anterior. Após 14 dias de ativações de » de volta duas vezes por dia, o aparelho foi mantido como contenção por seis meses. Terminado esse período, o aparelho foi removido para a continuação do tratamento ortodôntico. Logo após a expansão, observou-se correção da mordida cruzada, com pouca extrusão dentária e fechamento da mordida topo-a-topo anterior durante a retração, devido à necessidade de exodontia dos segundos pré-molares. Comparando-se à opção da cirurgia ortognática, houve resposta favorável demonstrando que a indicação e a construção do aparelho disjuntor fusionado foram oportunas.


Correction of posterior crossbite in most cases is performed with disjunction appliances, in special, Hyrax and Haas. Both of them have similar effects on dentofacial complex, slightly dentoalveolar with Hyrax and orthopedic with Haas. Changes have been done on the appliances in order to incorporate advantages of both appliances in only one, and the Almeida & Almeida’s fusioned disjunction appliance is different regarding by minimum amount resin that covers the screw. The actual case describes a 14 years-old female adolescent, with bilateral posterior crossbite, bicuspids and anterior teeth in cusp-to-cusp relationship, who has worn a fan type fusioned disjunction appliance, in order to have more anterior lateral expansion. During 14 days of activation, » turn twice a day, the appliance was kept in position acting as retention for six months, after that it was removed for following orthodontic treatment. Finished the expansion, correction of the posterior crossbite was observed, with little dental extrusion and closure of the anterior cusp-to-cusp relationship during the retraction, due to necessity of second upper bicuspids extraction. When it is compared to the option of orthognathic surgery, there was favorable result suggesting the indication and building of the fusioned disjunction appliance were delivered in an appropriate time.


Subject(s)
Humans , Female , Adolescent , Malocclusion , Malocclusion/therapy , Orthodontic Appliance Design , Orthodontic Appliances , Palatal Expansion Technique , Orthognathic Surgery/methods
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Rev. odontol. UNESP (Online) ; 42(6): 449-453, nov.-dez. 2013. ilus
Article in English | LILACS, BBO | ID: lil-697407

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Objective: Evaluate resistance of Hawley retainers in three different acrylic configurations in order to evaluate if its format or the addition of internal wire interferes in its resistance. Material and Method: 45 Hawley retainers were fabricated, divided into three groups (n = 15): Group 1 - acrylic covering the entire hard palate, Group 2 - plate with relief at the deepest region of the palate, leaving it with a "U" conformation and Group 3 - similar to Group 2, with the addition of 0.7mm wire 2cm internally of the acrylic at the region of the palatine ridges. The compressive strength was tested in a universal mechanical testing machine (Stable Microsystems, London, United Kingdom), measuring the applied force until plate rupture occurred. The differences between the formats being compared by the Kruskal-Wallis test. The significance level was set at 5% (α = 0.05). Result: Group 1 showed the highest resistance, with a mean of about five times higher than Group 2 and three times higher than Group 3. Conclusion: acrylic reduction in dental retainer plates is directly related to the reduction of its compressive strength, the inclusion of orthodontic wire inside the acrylic increases the resistance of the plate, being a good alternative when more comfort is wanted for the patient without loss of the mechanical characteristics of the dental retainers.


Objetivo: Avaliar a resistência de placas de contenção tipo Hawley em três diferentes configurações do acrílico, a fim de se avaliar se o formato deste ou a adição de fio no seu interior interfere na sua resistência. Material e Método: Foram confeccionadas 45 placas de contenção móveis tipo Hawley, divididas em três grupos (n=15): Grupo 1 - acrílico recobrindo todo o palato duro; Grupo 2 - placa com alívio na região mais profunda do palato, deixando-a com uma conformação em "U" e Grupo 3 - similar as do Grupo 2, com a adição de fio 0.7mm de 2cm no interior do acrílico na região da rugosidade palatina. A resistência à compressão foi testada em uma máquina universal de ensaios mecânicos (Stable Microsystems, London, United Kingdom), medindo-se a força aplicada até que ocorresse a ruptura da placa. Resultado: o Grupo 1 foi o que apresentou maior resistência, com uma mediana cerca de cinco vezes maior que o Grupo 2 e três vezes maior que o Grupo 3. Conclusão: a redução do acrílico nas placas de contenção está diretamente relacionada com a redução em sua resistência à compressão; a inclusão do fio ortodôntico no interior do acrílico aumenta a resistência da placa, sendo uma boa alternativa quando se deseja maior conforto ao paciente sem que haja detrimento das características mecânicas dos aparelhos de contenção.


Subject(s)
Orthodontic Wires , Orthodontics, Corrective , Orthodontic Appliance Design , Statistics, Nonparametric , Malocclusion
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Dental press j. orthod. (Impr.) ; 18(4): 70-81, July-Aug. 2013. ilus, tab
Article in English | LILACS | ID: lil-695122

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INTRODUCTION: This article demonstrates the description and use of a new appliance for Class II correction. MATERIAL AND METHODS: A case report of a 10-year 5 month-old girl who presented with a skeletally-based Class II division 1 malocclusion (ANB = 6.5º) on a slightly low-angle pattern, with ML-NSL angle of 30º and ML-NL angle of 22.5º. Overjet was increased (7 mm) and associated with a deep bite. RESULTS: Overjet and overbite reduction was undertaken with the new appliance, Fixed Lingual Mandibular Growth Modificator (FLMGM). CONCLUSION: FLMGM may be effective in stimulating the growth of the mandible and correcting skeletal Class II malocclusions. Clinicians can benefit from the unique clinical advantages that FLMGM provides, such as easy handling and full integration with bracketed appliance at any phase.


INTRODUÇÃO: esse artigo apresenta, por meio de um relato de caso, a descrição e o uso de um novo aparelho (o Aparelho Lingual Fixo para Alteração do Crescimento Mandibular, ou Fixed Lingual Mandibular Growth Modificator, o FLMGM) para correção de má oclusão de Classe II. sendo a paciente do sexo feminino, de 10 anos e 5 meses de idade, com má oclusão esquelética de Classe II, divisão 1, (ANB = 6,5º), com ângulos levemente baixos: ângulo SN.GoGn de 30º e ângulo PP.GoGn de 22,5º. A paciente apresentava sobressaliência aumentada (7mm) associada a mordida profunda. RESULTADOS: a sobressaliência e a sobremordida foram reduzidas com o novo aparelho descrito. CONCLUSÃO: o FLMGM pode ser efetivo na estimulação do crescimento da mandíbula e na correção da má oclusão esquelética de Classe II. O dentista clínico pode beneficiar-se das vantagens clínicas exclusivas do FLMGM, tais como a facilidade de manejo e a total integração com aparelhos com braquetes em qualquer fase do tratamento.


Subject(s)
Child , Female , Humans , Malocclusion, Angle Class II/therapy , Mandible/growth & development , Mandibular Advancement/instrumentation , Orthodontic Appliances, Functional , Orthodontic Appliance Design/methods
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