Evaluation of the occlusal contact area of molar dental implants comparing two different thicknesses (16 µm and 200 µm) of articulating occlusal papers and forces (200 and 250 N): a pivot in vitro study

Introduction: The goal of this pilot study was to evaluate the differences between checking occlusion on implants crowns using 16 or 200 µm thickness of articulating occlusal paper, and to compare the stained occlusal area between the groups after bite forces of 200 and 250 N. Methods: It was included 10 casts of articulated-type IV gypsum, 10 NiCr crowns, articulating occlusal papers (16 µm and 200 µm thick), and a compression test machine. Compressive forces (200 and 250 N.mm) were applied on models, to check the occlusal contact area of fixed and cemented crowns. The contact areas on the crowns were measured through images obtained by the scanning electron microscope. Statistical tests were performed considering the significant level of 5% (p≤0.05). Results: The stains found using 200 µm of articulating paper were higher than those with 16 µm, independent of the force applied. However, the stains obtained in lower teeth with different strengths (200 and 250N) marked with 16 µm articulating paper were not possible to score. The articulating paper variable had significant statistical results (p=0.002), while the variables force (p=0.443) and articulating paper-force interaction (p=0.607) were not significant. The mean area found in staining using the 200 µm and 16 µm papers was, respectively, 8.3380 mm2 and 3.4759 mm2. Conclusion: It was possible to confirm that 200 µm of articulating occlusal paper showed better and significant results to stain the occlusal area, permitting a more accurate adjustment independent of the force applied.

A comparative study based on the mandibular movement track and the movement parameters of the virtual articulator in simulating occlusal adjustment / 华西口腔医学杂志

OBJECTIVES@#This study aimed to compare the effects of virtual adjustment on occlusal interferences in mandibular posterior single crown and three-unit bridge restorations by using the mandibular movement track and the movement parameters of a virtual articulator.@*METHODS@#Twenty-two participants were recruited. Digital casts of the maxillary and mandibular arches were obtained using an intraoral scanner, and the jaw registration system was used to record the data of the mandibular movement track and the movement parameters of the articulator. Four kinds of restorations with 0.3 mm occlusal interferences were designed with dental design software. In particular, single crowns were designed for teeth 44 and 46, whereas three-unit bridges were designed for teeth 44-46 and 45-47, and the corresponding natural teeth were virtually extracted. Virtual adjustment of the restorations was performed using two dynamic occlusal recordings, namely, the mandibular movement track and the movement parameters of the virtual articulator. A reverse-engineering software was used to measure the root-mean-square of the three-dimensional deviation of the occlusal surfaces between natural teeth and the adjusted restorations. The differences between the two methods of virtual-occlusion adjustment were compared and analyzed.@*RESULTS@#For the same group of restorations, the three-dimensional deviation of the mandibular movement track group were lower than those of the virtual articulator group, and the differences were statistically significant (P<0.05). For the four groups of restorations adjusted by the same method, the three-dimensional deviation of the 46-tooth single crown was the largest and the smallest three-dimensional deviation was that of the 44-tooth single crown. Statistical differences existed between the 44-tooth single crown and the other groups (P<0.05).@*CONCLUSIONS@#For the occlusal design of posterior single crown and three-unit bridge, the mandibular movement track could be a more effective approach to virtual occlusal adjustment than the movement parameters of the virtual articulator.

Correção de Hiperplasia Hemimandibular com cirurgia de estágio único e uso de prototipagem: relato de caso / Correction of Hemimandibular Hyperplasia with single-stage surgery and use of prototyping: Case Report

Introdução:O tratamento da assimetria facial causada pela hiperplasia hemimandibularvemsendodebatidohádécadase, ainda assim,existem algumas controvérsias quanto aomelhor manejo dessacondição. Relato de caso:Revisão de literatura acerca das abordagens cirúrgicas descritas, e, apresentação de caso clínico de uma pacientecomassimetriafacial. Foram realizadas a cirurgiadepredictibil idadenoarticuladorsemi-ajustáveleprototipagem dos maxilares feita a partir de tomografia computadorizada. A paciente foi submetida a cirurgia ortognática com nivelamento da basilar mandibular e condilectomia no mesmo tempo cirúrgico. Considerações finais:Após acompanhamento por 48 meses, a paciente não apresenta recidiva e segue com a oclusão estável. Segue, também, sem dor nas articulações temporomandibulares. Dessaforma, foi alcançado um aspecto mais harmonioso da face, uma vez que a paciente se queixava de que a assimetria causava transtornos sociais a ela... (AU)

Introduction: The treatment of facial asymmetry caused by hemimandibular hyperplasia has been debated for decades and, even so, there are some controversies regarding the best management of this condition. Case report: Literature review about the surgical approaches described, and presentation of a clinical case of a patient with facial asymmetry. Predictability surgery was performed on the semi-adjustable articulator and prototyping of the jaws using computed tomography. The patient underwent orthognathic surgery with leveling of the mandibular basilar and condylectomy at the same surgical time. Final considerations: After 48 months of follow-up, the patient has no recurrence and continues with stable occlusion. There is also no pain in the temporomandibular joints. In this way, a more harmonious aspect of the face was achieved, since the patient complained that the asymmetry caused social disorders to her... (AU)

Method and accuracy of determining the jaw position of repositioning splint with the aid of digital technique / 北京大学学报(医学版)

OBJECTIVE@#To establish the workflow of determining the jaw position of repositioning splint with the aid of digital technique, and to evaluate the accuracy of this workflow and compare the accuracy of raising different vertical dimensions in vitro.@*METHODS@#A volunteer was recruited. The data of full-arch scans, cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) image and ultrasonic jaw motion tracking of the volunteer were acquired. The full-arch scans were merged with the CBCT image, which were then matched to the jaw motion tracking reference system. The jaw position of repositioning splint was determined when the anterior teeth opening was 3 mm and the condyle was in centric relation of the fossa in the sagittal plane. A digital repositioning splint was designed in the software based on virtual articulator and fabricated with additive manufacturing technique. After the splint was tried in, another CBCT image was taken and a qualitative analysis was conducted to compare the position of condyle between these two CBCT images. In the in vitro study, standard dental plaster casts with resin ball markers attached to the base were mounted onto a fully adjustable articulator in the intercuspal position. The dental casts were scanned by an extraoral scanner to establish digital models. The ultrasonic jaw motion tracking device was used to obtain simulated jaw movements on the articulator, which was repeated for three times. The digital models and data of jaw movements were merged in one coordination with the aid of bite forks. The jaw position of repositioning splint was determined by adjusting data of jaw movements, each of which was used to determine three vertical jaw positions 4 mm, 5 mm, and 6 mm with the horizontal jaw position of protrusion 2 mm. The virtual articulators with differently adjusted jaw movements were applied in designing repositioning splints, and the final repositioning splints and virtual jaw relationships were exported in STL format. Then the repositioning splints were fabricated with additive manufacturing technique and tried in plaster casts on the mechanical articulator, which were scanned and the jaw relationships on the mechanical articulator were exported later. The virtual jaw relationships and scanned jaw relationships were registered according to lower models and displacement of upper models was calculated. Ball markers were fit to acquire the coordinates of centers and absolute difference values of centers along three coordinating axes X, Y, and Z were calculated. One-way analysis of variance was conducted using SPSS 18.0 software to compare deviations of the three different vertical jaw relationships in two-side test and the significance level was 0.05.@*RESULTS@#With the aid of multi-source data fusion and individualized jaw motion, the clinical workflow of determining jaw position of repositioning splint was preliminarily established. The designed jaw position was realized on the right and the condyle was more inferior than the designed position on the left. Both displacement of the upper models and absolute difference values of centers showed no significant differences (P>0.05) in different vertical jaw dimensions. The displacement of the upper models was (0.25±0.04) mm. The absolute difference values of centers along the three coordinating axes X, Y, and Z were respectively (0.08±0.01) mm, (0.30±0.02) mm, and (0.21±0.04) mm.@*CONCLUSION@#A novel method of determining the jaw position of repositioning splint with the aid of digital technique is established. It is proved to be feasible by try-in after multi-data fusion, computer-aided design and computer-aided manufacturing. As is shown in vitro, it is accurate to apply this method in adjusting jaw position. Further clinical trial will be designed to evaluate its clinical effect.

Comparação clínica entre diferentes técnicas para registro de relação central em indivíduos edêntulos / Clinical comparison between different techniques for //registering a central relation in edentulous individuals

As reabilitações protéticas baseadas em técnicas adequadas podem promover um melhor desempenho, conforto e longevidade à prótese, com o intuito de restabelecer o equilíbrio muscular e articular com o seu uso. Uma das etapas da reabilitação é o registro da relação central (RC) do indivíduo. Para que este registro seja feito, a literatura descreve diversas técnicas aplicáveis, partindo de métodos fisiológicos, guiados ou gráficos. Infelizmente, não existe um consenso se diferentes técnicas para registro da RC oferecem resultados semelhantes. Diante disto, o objetivo deste estudo foi comparar a semelhança entre diferentes técnicas para registro da RC em indivíduos edêntulos, levando em consideração a posição condilar em relação à cavidade glenóide no sentido anteroposterior e o tempo para realização de cada registro, adotando-se uma técnica inicial como controle (técnica do arco gótico extra oral) e uma posição fixada em articulador como referência. Foram incluídos no estudo 12 voluntários (2 homens e 10 mulheres, idade média de 68,58 anos) desdentados bimaxilares usuários de prótese total insatisfatória, considerando critérios de inclusão específicos. Diferentes técnicas foram analisadas pelo posicionamento em um articulador personalizado para mensurar movimentos no sentido anteroposterior, sendo elas: arco gótico extra oral (AGEO), deglutição (D), manipulação frontal associada ao levantamento da língua (MFLL) e arco gótico intra oral (AGIO). Todos os registros foram realizados pelo mesmo operador no mesmo período do dia, com intervalo de 30 minutos entre cada registro e o tempo para realização de cada técnica foi mensurado. Os dados relacionados à confiabilidade das técnicas e o tempo de realização das mesmas foram submetidos à Análise de Variância um fator, seguido do teste de Tukey. Todas as análises foram realizadas com significância de 5%. Considerando as medidas da posição condilar do lado direito, houve diferença estatística (P < 0,05) no registro da técnica D em relação ao registro de AGEO, onde a mandíbula posicionou-se mais anteriorizada. No lado esquerdo, não houve diferença estatística entre os grupos. O registro das técnicas MFLL e AGIO não mostrou diferença estatisticamente significativa em comparação à técnica AGEO em relação a posição de registro da RC em ambos os lados. Em relação ao tempo para realizar cada registro, as técnicas AGEO e AGIO apresentaram diferenças significativas em relação as técnicas D e MFLL, despendendo maior tempo. Pode-se concluir que a técnica D apresentou maior diferença quando comparada às técnicas MFLL e AGIO sobre a posição condilar, onde esta posicionou-se retruída. Os registros de AGEO, MFLL e AGIO não apresentaram diferenças significativas, bem como entre as técnicas D e AGEO. Considerando-se semelhança posição condilar em cada técnica registrada e tempo para execução, as técnicas MFLL mostrou-se adequada, por promover menor tempo clínico ao paciente durante o registro e ser estatisticamente semelhante ao controle. A técnica D também mostrou-se interessante, apresentando-se semelhante ao controle, com erro padrão equilibrado e fisiologicamente confortável ao paciente. Mais estudos precisam ser realizados sobre o comportamento das estruturas do sistema estomatognático quanto quando ao registro de posição condilar protruido ou retruido a longo prazo(AU)

Prosthetic rehabilitation based on appropriate techniques can promote better performance, comfort and longevity to the prosthesis, in order to restore muscle and joint balance with its use. One of the stages of rehabilitation is the registration of the individual's central relationship (CR). For this record to be made, the literature describes several applicable techniques, starting from physiological, guided or graphic methods. Unfortunately, there is no consensus on whether different techniques for recording CR offer similar results. In view of this, the aim of this study was to compare the similarity between different techniques for recording CR in edentulous individuals, taking into account the condylar position in relation to the glenoid cavity in the anteroposterior direction and the time to perform each record, adopting a technique initial as a control (extra oral gothic arch technique) and a position fixed on the articulator as a reference. Twelve volunteers (2 men and 10 women, mean age 68.58 years) were included in the study, toothless bimaxillary users of unsatisfactory complete dentures, considering specific inclusion criteria. Different techniques were analyzed by positioning in a personalized articulator to measure movements in the anteroposterior direction, namely: extra oral gothic arch (AGEO), swallowing (D), frontal manipulation associated with tongue lifting (MFLL) and intra oral gothic arch (AGIO ). All records were made by the same operator at the same time of the day, with an interval of 30 minutes between each record and the time to perform each technique was measured. The data related to the reliability of the techniques and the time they were performed were submitted to one-way analysis of variance, followed by the Tukey test. All analyzes were performed with a 5% significance level. Considering the measurements of the condylar position on the right side, there was a statistical difference (P <0.05) in the registration of technique D in relation to the registration of AGEO, where the mandible was positioned more anteriorly. On the left side, there was no statistical difference between the groups. The registration of the MFLL and AGIO techniques showed no statistically significant difference compared to the AGEO technique in relation to the CR registration position on both sides. Regarding the time to perform each record, the AGEO and AGIO techniques showed significant differences in relation to the D and MFLL techniques, spending more time. It can be concluded that technique D presented a greater difference when compared to the techniques MFLL and AGIO on the condylar position, where it was retracted. The records of AGEO, MFLL and AGIO showed no significant differences, as well as between the techniques D and AGEO. Considering the similarity of the condylar position in each registered technique and time for execution, the MFLL techniques were shown to be adequate, as they promote less clinical time for the patient during registration and are statistically similar to the control. Technique D was also interesting, being similar to the control, with balanced standard error and physiologically comfortable to the patient. More studies need to be carried out on the behavior of the structures of the stomatognathic system regarding the recording of protruded or retracted condylar position at long term(AU)

Accuracy of intercuspal occlusion in 3D reconstruction with the dental articulator position method / 北京大学学报(医学版)

OBJECTIVE@#To evaluate the three-dimensional (3D) reconstruction accuracy of the intercuspal occlusion (ICO) of the dental casts, by the dental articulator position method, and provide a reference for clinical application.@*METHODS@#The standard dental casts in ICO were mounted on average values articulator, and five pairs of milling resin cylinders were respectively attached to the base of both the casts. 100 μm articulating paper and occlusal record silicone rubber were used to detect the occlusal contact number between the posterior teeth of casts mounted on articulator in ICO. The occlusal contact numbers NA detected by the two methods were calculated simultaneously, as the reference. After the upper and lower casts were scanned separately, and the buccal data of casts in ICO were scanned with the aid of the dental articulator position, registration was carried out utilizing the registration software. Then the digital casts mounted in ICO as well as the buccal occlusal data were saved in standard tessellation language (STL) format. Geomagic Studio 2013 software was used to analyze the contact number NS between digital upper and lower casts by the "deviation analysis" function. The differences were compared between NS and NA, to evaluate the sensitivity and positive predict value (PPV) of the model scanner to reproduce the occlusal contact with the aid of dental articulator position. The distance DR between the centers of the circles at the top surface of the upper and lower corresponding cylinders was obtained by the three-coordinate measuring system Faro Edge, as the reference value. The Geomagic Studio 2013 software was used to construct the cylinders of digital casts and the distance DM between the centers of the circles at the top surface of the corresponding cylinders were measured, as the test value. The one-sample T test was used to analyze the variable differences between DM and DR.@*RESULTS@#The PPV of reproducing the occlusal contact point was 0.76 and sensitivity was 0.81. The distance error of the opposite cylinder was (0.232±0.089) mm. There was no statistical difference between the feature points 5-5', while there were statistical differences between the other feature points.@*CONCLUSION@#By the dental articulator position method, the model scanner reproduces the occlusal contact point with high sensitivity and PPV, and that meets clinical needs. Meanwhile, the distance between the feature points is greater than the reference value, which will lead to occlusal disturbance, and require clinical grinding.

Terapia combinada de láser diódico y plano desprogramador neuromuscular en pacientes con disfunción temporomandibular / Combined therapy of diode laser and neuromuscular deprogrammer splint in patients with temporomandibular disorder

La desprogramación neuromuscular juega un papel importante en el tratamiento de la disfunción temporomandibular, uno de los principales inconvenientes es el periodo prolongado del tratamiento, lo cual influye en la aceptación del paciente o el abandono del tratamiento. El diagnóstico es crucial para planificar el tratamiento ya que cubre una amplia gama de variables para tratarlo, por lo que en este caso es un paciente dolicofacial, con problemas de disfunción temporomandibular de origen muscular, por lo cual se optó por utilizar laserterapia de bajo nivel como coadyuvante de tratamiento, dando como resultado una mejor aceptación y colaboración de la desprogramación del paciente en un periodo de tiempo más corto (AU)

Neuromuscular deprogramming plays an important role in the treatment of temporomandibular dysfunction, one of the main drawbacks is the prolonged period of treatment, which influences the acceptance of the patient or the abandonment of treatment. The diagnosis is crucial to plan the treatment since it covers a wide range of variables to treat it, so in this case it is a dolichofacial patient, with problems of temporomandibular dysfunction of muscular origin, which is why we chose to use low-level laser therapy, level as a coadjutant of treatment, resulting in a better acceptance and collaboration of the deprogramming of the patient in a shorter period of time (AU)

Guarda oclusal gnatológica: técnica de elaboración, procesado y polimerizado por microondas / Gnathological occlusal guard: technique of elaboration, processing and polymerization by microwaves

Los trastornos temporomandibulares (TTM) constituyen un problema en la población en general cuyos signos y síntomas tienen un carácter multifactorial que debe ser abordado de manera interdisciplinaria para poder brindar una mejor oportunidad de éxito y estética en los tratamientos. Las guardas oclusales forman parte del tratamiento en los TTM, se deben conocer sus indicaciones, contraindicaciones, ventajas y desventajas, debido a que las guardas oclusales cumplen ciertas funciones y objetivos. La guarda oclusal elaborada por la técnica de polimerización en microondas (GOTMI) reduce signifi cativamente el tiempo de elaboración en el laboratorio, proporciona un aparato de alta calidad y baja porosidad. La GOTMI es un aparato que proporciona un método indirecto y no invasivo modifi cando la oclusión, recuperando el tejido u órganos dentales perdidos, reorganiza la actividad refl eja neuromuscular, relaja la musculatura, promueve el reposicionamiento del disco articular, protege los dientes, oclusión y estructuras de sostén periodontal, además de mejorar la estética y la autoestima del paciente. La GOTMI disminuye el dolor en la ATM y la neuromusculatura, proporciona alivio a las cefaleas tensionales, elimina las interferencias oclusales, es un distribuidor de fuerzas oclusales, además de provocar un mayor número de contactos de igual intensidad de fuerza contra la superfi cie oclusal en todos los dientes. Existen varios métodos para la confección de las guardas oclusales, en el presente trabajo se describe la elaboración de una guarda oclusal programada con los principios de oclusión orgánica. La técnica de polimerización por microondas es innovadora debido a que este proceso consiste en la generación de calor dentro de la resina mediante ondas electromagnéticas producidas por un generador llamado magnetrón. Las moléculas de metilmetacrilato son capaces de orientarse por el campo electromagnético a una frecuencia de 2,450 MHz, y cambian su dirección cinco billones de veces por segundo aproximadamente, lo que implica numerosas colisiones intermoleculares y causa una rápida polimerización (AU)

Temporomandibular disorders (TMD) are a problem in the general population whose signs and symptoms have a multifactorial character that must be addressed by an interdisciplinary team to provide a better chance of success and aesthetic treatments. Occlusal guards are part of TMD treatment, you should know the indications, contraindications, advantages, and disadvantages, because the occlusal guards perform certain functions and objectives. The occlusal guard by Iztacala modifi cation provides an indirect and noninvasive method modifying occlusion, recovering the lost dental tissue or organs, reorganizes the neuromuscular refl ex activity, relaxes the muscles, promotes articular disc repositioning, protecting the teeth and supporting occlusion structures, it also improves aesthetics and self-esteem. The occlusal guard Iztacala modifi cation has the advantage of decreasing TMJ pain, provides relief to tension headaches, elimination of occlusal interferences, is a distributor of occlusal forces as well as causing a greater number of contacts equal intensity of force against the occlusal surface of all teeth. There are several methods for the fabrication of occlusal guards, in this paper the development of an occlusal guard programmed with the principles of organic occlusion is described, using as a basis a rigid acetate and acrylic for programming, in addition to providing your cosmetic use and function. The acquisition or denial of treatment with an occlusal splint depends on the choice, preparation, occlusal guard adjustment and patient cooperation (AU)

Evaluation of Bonwill triangle using cone beam computerized tomography in Korean

PURPOSE: The aim of this study was to evaluate the Bonwill triangle of Korean using the cone beam computerized tomography (Cone-beam CT). MATERIALS AND METHODS: 120 Koreans (60 males and 60 females) who visited Daejeon Dental College Hospital of Wonkwang University and who underwent the Cone-beam CT were selected. The Cone-beam CT images were analysed with Invivo 5.1 (Anatomage, San Jose, USA). After reorientation of axis, the intercondylar distance was measured by clicking both middle points of condyle. And the condyle-incisor distance was measured by clicking the middle point of condyle and contact point of the mandibular central incisor's incisal edge. The collected data were analysed using the SPSS Version 23.0 (IBM Inc., Armonk, USA) and statistical significance was verified by gender using independent t-test. RESULTS: The mean intercondylar distance of Korean was 105.9 mm, and the male (108.3 mm) was statistically significantly larger than the female (103.4 mm). The mean condyle-incisor distance of Korean was 105.2 mm, and the male (108.1 mm) was statistically significantly larger than the female (102.3 mm). CONCLUSION: The mean intercondylar distance of Korean in this study was 105.9 mm that was smaller than well-known 110 mm of Caucasian and the male was statistically significantly larger than the female. Within the limitations of this study, it would be necessary to use the articulator which can adjust the intercondylar distance according to the individual for prosthodontic treatment of Korean.

Tratamiento de Clase II primera división, con mordida abierta anterior y alteración de la articulación temporomandibular / Class II treatment, first division, with anterior open bite and temporomandibular joint alteration

El éxito de todo tratamiento ortodóncico, radica en buscar la estabilidad a largo plazo, razón por la cual el sistema debe funcionar correctamente y, para ello, todos los elementos que conforman el sistema estomatognático y su musculatura, deberían sincronizarse con las articulaciones temporomandibulares (ATM), guiados por una correcta relación oclusal, tanto en oclusión como en desoclusión, siendo determinantes las óptimas relaciones dentarias para obtener la adecuada posición; cóndilo; disco; eminencia y claves para la estabilidad neuromuscular, dentaria y articular(AU)

The success of every orthodontic treatment lies upon looking for long term stability, this is the reason why the system must work correctly, and for that every element that shapes the stomatognathic system and its musculature should be synchronized with the temporomandibular joints (TMJ), guided by a correct occlusal relation, both in occlusion and desocclusion, being determinants the optimal dental relations to obtain the adequate position, condyle, disc, eminence, and keys for the neuromuscular, dental and articular stability (AU)

Correlation between sagittal condylar guidance angles obtained using radiographic and protrusive occlusal record methods

PURPOSE: This study compared the SCGAs measured in three types of radiographic images (panoramic, CBCT panoramic-section, and CBCT cross-section images) with values measured using the protrusive occlusal record. MATERIALS AND METHODS: SCGAs were measured in 20 patients on a semi-adjustable articulator using the protrusive interocclusal record. Panoramic and CBCT images were obtained. SCGAs were measured on CBCT images in panoramic and cross sections. In all of the radiographic images, SCGAs were measured using the Frankfort horizontal reference line and the mean curvature line. The most-superior and most-inferior points of the curvatures were identified to determine the mean curvature line. Each measurement was performed twice by two operators independently. The data were analyzed by the t-test, Pearson's correlation test, and Cronbach's α using SPSS (α=.05). RESULTS: The mean right and left SCGAs were as follows: protrusive occlusal record (30.1 and 30.2 degrees, respectively), panoramic (38.9 and 38.7 degrees), CBCT panoramic sections (35.4 and 36.8 degrees), and CBCT cross sections (35.3 and 36.1 degrees). The SCGAs differed significantly among the groups. The Pearson coefficients for the correlations with the protrusive occlusal record measurements on the left and right sides were as follows: panoramic (0.834 and 0.791, respectively), CBCT panoramic-section (0.918 and 0.837), and CBCT cross-section (0.918 and 0.845) images. CONCLUSION: Strong correlations were found between SCGAs obtained using radiographic images and the protrusive occlusal record.

Implant impression using closed mouth impression technique: a case report

Closed mouth impression technique by using bite tray is preferred for single tooth impression taking. However, for implant impression taking, open mouth impression technique by using single arch tray is generally used whether it is for single implant or multiple implant. Closed mouth impression technique by using bite tray can save time and materials. It also decreases the chance of error occurrence when a model is mounted on an articulator. In this case report, we tried to show a satisfying result of fabricating single implant fixed prosthodontics after bite tray impression taking by using two different copings for closed mouth impression.

Application of ARCUS digma I, II systems for full mouth reconstruction: a case report

Transferring condylar and anterior guidance on an articulator is essential to the diagnosis of a patient for full mouth reconstruction. In this clinical report, ARCUS digma I system was used to measure inherent condylar guidance of a patient requiring full mouth reconstruction in preoperate treatment, and the patients was given provisional restoration based on a functional anterior guidance. Then, ARCUS digma II system was used to mount the final casting model on an articulator, and the definitive prosthesis was placed in the patient. An esthetic and functionally proper clinical result regarding inherent condylar path of the patient was observed, and results from comparison of the two systems are given in this case.

Does the maxillary anterior ratio in Korean adults follow the Golden Proportion?

PURPOSE: The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of changes in the horizontal plane angle on the mesiodistal width ratios of the maxillary anterior teeth during the acquisition of frontal view photographs, derive these ratios for Korean adults on the basis of the data obtained, and analyze them using the Golden Proportion as a reference. MATERIALS AND METHODS: In experiment I, 30 plaster casts were mounted on an articulator and positioned on the angle-measuring device with a center setting of 0°. The device was rotated to 10° in 1° increments in a counterclockwise direction. At each angle, photographs were obtained and analyzed. Experiment II was based on 60 patients who visited the Department of Prosthodontics at Kyungpook National University Dental Hospital from February 2012 to February 2015. The patients were divided into three groups [Male (M), Female (F), Total (M + F)]. Frontal views were obtained for all groups and analyzed. RESULTS: From 1° to 10°, the relative mesiodistal width ratios for the maxillary anterior teeth showed no significant differences from those at 0°. In all three groups, the relative width ratio of the maxillary central incisor was smaller than that specified in the Golden Proportion; the opposite was true for the canine. CONCLUSION: Our results suggest that the mesiodistal width ratios of the maxillary anterior teeth do not follow the Golden Proportion in Korean adults, and that a change in the horizontal plane angle from 1° to 10° during frontal photography does not affect these ratios.

Avances en la planificación de casos tratados con ortodoncia y cirugía ortognática. Parte 2 / Advances in planning the cases treated with orthodontics and orthognathic surgery. Part 2

En estos artículos los autores presentan una nueva línea de instrumentos de precisión usados en el procedimiento de laboratorio para la preparación de modelos set-up, corrección de modelos set-up y cirugía de modelos de acuerdo con el plan de tratamiento ortodóncico y quirúrgico. Se describen en este artículo el Set-Up Model Maker (SUM), el Occlusal Plane Reference (OPR) y el Surgical Model Accuracy Device (SMAD), y se explica su utilización a través del tratamiento de un caso clínico con clase III esquelética y mordida abierta...

In these articles the authors introduce a new line of precision instruments used in the laboratory procedure for set-up models preparation, set-up models correction and model surgery according to the orthodontic and surgery treatment plan. The Set-Up Model Maker (SUM), the Occlusal Plane Reference (OPR) and the Surgical Model Accuracy Device (SMAD) are described in this article, and its use is explained through the case report of a treatment of a skeletal class III case with open bite...

Relación entre el espesor del registro interoclusal en céntrica y el error oclusal en la posición retruída de contacto en el articulador semiajustable de tipo arcon / Relation between the thickness of the interocclusal centric registration and occlusal error in the retruded contact position in an arcon semiadjustable articulator

Objetivo. Relacionar el espesor del registro interoclusal en céntrica con el error oclusal en la posición retruída de contacto en el articulador semi ajustable, tipo arcon. Materiales y métodos. Se utilizó un juego de modelos de 42 alumnos de la asignatura de Oclusión de una universidad particular, con oclusión clase I, dentición natural, completa hasta segunda molar, libres de signos-síntomas de trastornos temporomandibulares, y con contacto prematuro unilateral y posterior perfectamente verificable. Para reproducir la posición retruída de contacto, se tomaron tres registros de relación céntrica (espesores de 1, 2 y 3 mm). Se observaron tres contactos prematuros a los que se les denominó A1, B1, C1 de acuerdo a los tres registros usados, su ubicación se registró usando folio de 8 µm y cinta de 12 µm. Se cuantificó el error oclusal usando un calibrador digital. Resultados. El error oclusal fue de 0,0 mm,0,46 mm, y 2,01 mm, para el registro A, B y C, respectivamente. El test de Friedman determinó que hay diferencias significativas en el error oclusal presentado por los tres tipos de registro (p=0,00). La prueba de signo de rangos de Wilcoxon, demostró que existen diferencias significativas en el error oclusal ocurrido entre los pares de registros...

Objective. To relate the thickness of the centric interocclusal record with occlusal error in retruded contact position in arcon type se-miadjustable articulator. Materials and methods. A set of 42 casts of occlusion students were taken from a private university presenting occlusion Class I, natural and complete dentition to second molar, free of signs and symptoms of temporomandibular disorders, and with premature and unilateral contact perfectly verifiable. To reproduce the retruded contact position three centric relation records were taken with different thicknesses of 1. 2 and 3 mm. Tree premature contacts were observed and were called A1, B1, C1, according to the three records used, its location were recorded using foil tape of 8 and 12 pm. Occlusal error was quantified using a digital caliper. Results. The occlusal error was 0.0 mm, 0.46 mm and 2.01 mm, for the record A, B and C, respectively. Friedman test determined a significant difference in occlusal errors introduced by the three record types (p = 0.00). Wilcoxorf s Sign Test Rank showed significant differences in the occlusal error that occurred between pairs of records A...

Stability of phonetics to determine the horizontal jaw relation in healthy adults / 华西口腔医学杂志

<p><b>OBJECTIVE</b>The aim of this study was to compare the mandibular position when speaking with the intercuspal position and to check the stability of phonetics when determining the horizontal jaw relation in healthy adults.</p><p><b>METHODS</b>A total of 19 healthy volunteers were recruited. Seven Chinese letters, namely, /xi/, /er/, /yi/, /ci/, /mi/, /ni/, and /ri/, were chosen in the test. O-bite was used to record the mandibular position when speaking these letters. A full-adjusted articulator was used to find the mandibular position during speech, and the mandibular position was measured using a vernier caliper. The mandibular position during speech with intercuspal position was compared in both anterior-posterior and left-right directions of the horizontal plane. Multi-factor analysis of variance was conducted for the statistical analysis of the effect of objects and letters on the mandibular position.</p><p><b>RESULTS</b>1) The mandibular position was in front of the intercuspal occlusion position when speaking all seven letters, and almost no deviation was observed in the left and right directions (the mandibular position value of 82% was in the range of 0.5 mm). 2) Different objects had different mandibular positions during speech, whereas different letters did not. The distance between the centric relation position and the intercuspal position had a positive correlation with the range of the mandibular position during speech.</p><p><b>CONCLUSION</b>The mandibular position was in front of the intercuspal position when speaking all seven words in the test. In the same object, the mandibular position was stable during speech.</p>

Mouth rehabilitation of a patient with severely worn dentition with vertical dimension increase / 대한치과보철학회지

Treating patients with severely worn dentition often requires comprehensive prosthetic treatments. Oral rehabilitation and long-term stability could be achieved by analyzing the cause of the wear and changing vertical dimension. The temporary restoration procedure is executed and patient's adaptation is evaluated by long-term observation when treatment is accompanied with increasing vertical dimension. In this case, 54 year-old male presented with worn dentition and esthetic dissatisfaction. In oral manifestations, severely worn dentition with attrition and erosion is diagnosed. To evaluate change of vertical dimension, interocclusal rest space, facial appearance, pronunciation, clinical crown length, distance from incisor edge to labial vestibule are evaluated. Consequently, 2.5 mm increase of vertical dimension that based on articulator incisal pin is determined. After 8 weeks stabilization period with temporary prostheses, definitive prostheses are fabricated. After 6 months follow up period, satisfactory outcomes were achieved both in functional and esthetic aspects through this procedure.

Ruidos artículares y su relación con la presencia de interferencias oclusales en el lado de no trabajo, mediante evaluación clínica en adultos entre 20 y 40 años de edad / Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) sounds and their relation to occlusal interferences in the non-working side: a clinical evaluation in patients between 20 and 40 years of age

Considerada como una articulación glinglimoartrorial, la Articulación Témporo-mandibular (ATM) realiza todos los movimientos en el espacio, sin presentar ningún signo o síntoma en condiciones normales, sin embargo en presencia de anomalías manifiesta ruidos, partiendo de este enfoque nos centramos a analizar si estos ruidos articulares se encuentran relacionados con la oclusión dental, específicamente con la presencia de interferencias oclusales en el lado de no trabajo, en adultos de ambos sexos de entre 20 - 40 años de edad totalmente dentados. De esta forma 31 participantes que presentaron ruidos articulares en los diferentes movimientos mandibulares, fueron evaluados en cuanto a la clase de Angle, guías laterales, presencia de guía canina normal y presencia o ausencia de función de grupo. Analizando clínicamente la presencia de interferencias en el lado de no trabajo y comprobando estas interferencias en articulador semiajustable (ASA) tipo Bioart. Los datos obtenidos fueron analizados en el programa SPSS versión XX, revelando una relación entre los ruidos articulares y la presencia de interferencias oclusales en el lado de no trabajo, sin embargo, evidenciando cierta relación entre la presencia de interferencias oclusales con género, presente con mayor prevalencia en el género masculino que en femenino.

Considered as a glinglymoarthrodial articulation, the temporomandibular joint) (TMJ) is both a hinging and a sliding joint. In a healthy condition the joint doesn't show any particular sign or symptom, however if there is a dysfunction it will present noises during jaw movement. Starting from this principle, we analyzed if the TMJ dysfunction sounds are connected to dental malocclusion, focusing on occlusal interferences in the non-working side, in patients between 20 and 40 years of age. Thirty-one patients presented articular noises during jaw movement, so we proceeded to evaluate Angle class (molar relationship), lateral guidance, normal canine guidance and the presence or absence of group function. Clinically, we analyzed the presence of interferences in the non-working side and we studied them using a Semi-adjustable Articulator (ASA) (Bioart). The data, evaluated using the program SPSS Version XX, revealed a clear relation between articular noises and interferences in the non-working side, however the population of men showed a higher rate of occlusal interferences than that of women.