Tratamento de odontoma composto e cisto dentígero: relato de caso / Treatment of compound odontoma and dentigeral cyst: case report

Introdução: o odontoma é considerado como um frequente tumor odontogênico benigno, podendo ser classificado em tipo composto ou tipo complexo. O cisto dentígero é o mais comum entre os cistos odontogênicos de desenvolvimento, onde envolve a coroa da unidade dentária no nível da junção amelocementária. Há poucos estudos na literatura do encontro das duas lesões, acometendo o mesmo local na cavidade oral. O diagnóstico pode ser constituído por exame clínico e de imagem. Objetivo: apresentar um caso clínico de odontoma composto e cisto dentígero em região de parassínfise mandibular esquerda abordando as caraterísticas clínicas destas duas lesões e as adequadas formas de tratamento. Relato de caso: paciente do sexo masculino, 16 anos de idade, compareceu ao ambulatório do Centro Odontológico da Escola Bahiana de Medicina e Saúde Pública (Salvador, Bahia), portando encaminhamento de ortodontista, solicitando exodontia da unidade dentária 33 inclusa associada a um odontoma. Ao realizar exames físicos e imaginológicos detectou-se a hipótese diagnóstica de odontoma composto associado a unidade dentária, envolto em folículo pericoronário ou cisto dentígero. Foi realizada biópsia excisional das duas lesões e exodontia da unidade. A análise histopatológica confirmou o diagnóstico para odontoma composto associado a cisto dentígero na unidade 33. Ao acompanhamento de 03 meses, paciente apresentou neoformação óssea da região de parassínfise mandibular, mediante a análise de novos exames imaginológicos. Discussão: há poucos estudos na literatura da associação entre as duas lesões, porém relatos afirmam que o odontoma pode ser encontrado associado aos cistos odontogênicos. Por conta da falta de maiores estudos dessa associação, há escassez de recomendações terapêuticas de acordo com faixa etária e extensão do acometimento das lesões. Considerações finais: lesões comumente assintomáticas, tem o diagnóstico constituído por exame clínico e avaliação de exames de imagem(AU)

Introduction: odontoma is considered a frequent benign odontogenic tumor and can be classified as a compound or complex type. The dentigerous cyst is the most common among developmental odontogenic cysts, where it involves the crown of the dental unit at the level of the cementoenamel junction. There are few studies in the literature on the meeting of the two lesions, affecting the same site in the oral cavity. The diagnosis can be made by clinical and imaging examination. Objective: to present a clinical case of compound odontoma and dentigerous cyst in the left mandibular parasymphysis region, addressing the clinical characteristics of these two lesions and the appropriate forms of treatment. Case report: male patient, 16 years old, attended the outpatient clinic of the Centro Odontológico da Escola Bahiana de Medicina e Saúde Pública (Salvador, Bahia), having been referred by an orthodontist, requesting extraction of the included dental unit 33 associated with an odontoma. Upon physical and imaging examinations, the diagnostic hypothesis of a compound odontoma associated with a dental unit, surrounded by a pericoronal follicle or dentigerous cyst, was detected. Excisional biopsy of the two lesions and extraction of the unit were performed. The histopathological analysis confirmed the diagnosis of compound odontoma associated with dentigerous cyst in unit 33. At the 03-month follow-up, the patient presented bone neoformation in the mandibular parasymphysis region, through the analysis of new imaging exams. Discussion: there are few studies in the literature on the association between the two lesions, but reports state that odontoma can be found associated with odontogenic cysts. Due to the lack of further studies on this association, there is a lack of therapeutic recommendations according to age group and extent of lesion involvement. Final considerations: commonly asymptomatic lesions, the diagnosis consists of clinical examination and evaluation of imaging tests(AU)

A new approach to endodontic access in anterior teeth: a pilot study / Uma nova abordagem para acesso endodôntico em dentes anteriores: estudo piloto

Introduction: The coronal opening is essential, during endodontic treatment, for direct access to the root canals. Usually, in the anterior teeth, endodontic access is achieved on the palatal/lingual surface, more specifically in the cingulum region. However, the lack of observation for dental positioning can lead to some accidents and complications, such as buccal perforations, causing esthetic damage and compromising the treatment. Objective: To evaluate the applicability of a new approach for performing coronal opening in anterior teeth, regarding the wear caused on the tooth crown, and to evaluate the ease of performing the new technique to minimize the risk of perforation. Material and method: Ten students (n=10) from the Improvement in Endodontics program participated in the present study. Twenty artificial teeth were used, which were upper, central incisors. Each participant performed two coronal openings. First, with no guidance (Group A - Conventional Technique) and afterward, a new opening, but with guidance with the spherical diamond tip placed parallel to the long axis of the tooth (Group B - Modified Technique). Result: The results showed that 90% of the participants considered the Modified Technique as having lower risk of accidents, as well as being easier for locating the pulp chamber. There was a statistical difference both in the measurement of the total area of wear and in the width, while there was no statistical difference in the height. Conclusion: Preliminary data collected with the survey were satisfactory for the Modified Technique. Statistically, it showed a favorable difference in relation to the area of wear and the width. However, in height there was no statistical difference.

Introdução: A abertura coronária é fundamental durante o tratamento endodôntico para um acesso direto aos canais radiculares. Em geral, em dentes anteriores, o acesso endodôntico é realizado na face palatina/lingual, mais especificamente em região de cíngulo. Entretanto, a falta de observação do posicionamento dentário pode levar a alguns acidentes e complicações, como as perfurações por vestibular, ocasionando dano estético e comprometendo o tratamento. Objetivo: Avaliar a aplicabilidade de uma nova abordagem de realização da abertura coronária em dentes anteriores, quanto ao desgaste ocasionado na coroa dentária, e avaliar a facilidade de execução da nova técnica para minimizar os riscos de perfurações. Material e método: Dez alunos (n=10) do curso de Aperfeiçoamento em Endodontia participaram do estudo. Foram utilizados vinte dentes artificiais, sendo eles incisivos centrais superiores. Cada participante realizou duas aberturas coronárias. Primeiramente sem nenhuma orientação (Grupo A - Técnica Convencional) e após, uma nova abertura, porém com orientação, com a ponta diamantada esférica posicionada paralelamente ao longo eixo do dente (Grupo B - Técnica Modificada). Resultado: Os resultados demonstraram que 90% dos participantes consideraram a Técnica Modificada como a de menor risco de acidentes e, ainda, de mais fácil localização da câmara pulpar. Houve diferença estatística tanto para a medida da área total de desgaste quanto para a largura, enquanto na altura não houve diferença estatística. Conclusão: Os dados preliminares coletados pelo questionário se mostraram satisfatórios para a Técnica Modificada. Estatisticamente, apresentou diferença favorável em relação à área de desgaste e largura, já em altura não houve diferença estatística.

Mechanical behavior of different machinable ceramic crowns using vertical and horizontal preparations: an in-vitro study / Comportamento mecânico de diferentes coroas cerâmicas usináveis usando preparos verticais e horizontais: um estudo in vitro

Objective: the aim of this study was to compare the mechanical behavior of different ceramics when used in thin vertical preparations versus traditional horizontal preparation. Material and Methods: two stainless-steel dies were milled to simulate a minimally invasive vertical preparation (VP) and a traditional horizontal preparation (HP) for an all-ceramic crown of a maxillary first premolar. The stainless-steel dies were duplicated using epoxy resin. Eighty monolithic crowns were milled and divided into 2 groups according to preparation design. Each design group was subdivided into 4 sub-groups according to material (n=10): IPS e.max CAD (lithium disilicate), Bruxzir shaded zirconia (full contour zirconia), CeraSmart (resin nanoceramic) and CEREC Tessera (advanced lithium disilicate). The crowns were cemented on their relevant epoxy resin dies using self-adhesive resin cement. All specimens were subjected to 15,000 thermocycles and then loaded to fracture in a universal testing machine. Data were analyzed using two-way ANOVA and Tukey pair wise comparison test. Results: the fracture resistance mean values of the VP (1344 + 118 N) was significantly lower than the HP design (1646 + 191 N). Ceramic crowns made of full contour zirconia had higher fracture resistance mean values (2842 + 380 N) than advanced lithium disilicate (1272 + 125 N) followed by lithium disilicate crowns (983 + 52 N) and resin nanoceramic (882 + 61 N). Conclusion: both vertical and horizontal preparations, regardless the different ceramic materials, showed clinically acceptable fracture resistance values. (AU)

Objetivo: o objetivo deste estudo foi comparar o comportamento mecânico de diferentes cerâmicas quando utilizadas em preparos verticais finos ou preparos horizontais tradicionais. Material e Métodos: dois modelos de aço inoxidável foram fresados para simular um preparo vertical minimamente invasivo (PV) e um preparo horizontal tradicional (PH) para uma coroa totalmente em cerâmica de um primeiro pré-molar superior. As matrizes de aço inoxidável foram duplicadas usando resina epóxi. Oitenta coroas monolíticas foram fresadas e divididas em 2 grupos de acordo com o desenho do preparo. Cada grupo foi subdividido em 4 subgrupos de acordo com o material (n=10): IPS e.max CAD (dissilicato de lítio), zircônia Bruxzir (zircônia de contorno total), CeraSmart (resina nanocerâmica) e CEREC Tessera (dissilicato de lítio avançado). As coroas foram cimentadas em suas respectivas matrizes de resina epóxi usando cimento resinoso autoadesivo. Todos os espécimes foram submetidos a 15.000 ciclos térmicos e então carregados até a fratura em uma máquina de teste universal. Os dados foram analisados usando ANOVA com dois fatores e teste de comparação por pares de Tukey. Resultados: os valores médios de resistência à fratura do PV (1344 + 118 N) foram significativamente menores do que PH (1646 + 191 N). As coroas de cerâmica feitas de zircônia de contorno total apresentaram maiores valores médios de resistência à fratura (2842 + 380 N) do que dissilicato de lítio avançado (1272 + 125 N), seguido por coroas de dissilicato de lítio (983 + 52 N) e resina nanocerâmica (882 + 61 N). Conclusão: preparos verticais e horizontais, independentemente dos diferentes materiais cerâmicos, apresentaram valores de resistência à fratura clinicamente aceitáveis. (AU)

The infection control of post-and-core crown restoration / 华西口腔医学杂志

Post-and-core crown is one of the most common forms of restoration of tooth after root canal therapy (RCT). Infection control is the core objective of RCT, which is usually well realized by endodontists. However, many prosthodontists often neglect the infection control of the tooth and the maintenance of the curative effect of RCT during the process of post-and-core crown, which may lead to the failure of the final restoration. The concept of integrated crown-root treatment advocated recently requires clinicians to consider the RCT and final restoration as a whole, rather than simply divided into two parts-endodontic treatment and restorative treatment. As the core content of integrated crown-root treatment, infection control should be taken seriously by clinicians and implemented throughout the whole treatment process, especially in the restorative treatment that is easily overlooked after RCT. Therefore, this article describes the infection control of post-and-core crown restoration, classifies the tooth requiring post-and-core crown restoration, and puts forward the measures of infection control before and during post-and-core crown restoration, in order to provide reference and guidance for clinical practice.

Reabsorción dentinaria interna coronaria: informe de un caso clínico / Coronary internal dentine resorption: report of a clinical case

Objetivo: La reabsorción dentinaria interna es un pro- ceso causado por la actividad odontoclástica asociada princi- palmente a la inflamación pulpar crónica y/o traumatismos, y se caracteriza por la pérdida progresiva de tejido dentinario y la posible invasión al cemento. El presente informe describe el diagnóstico y tratamiento de un molar inferior que presentó un cuadro sintomático de reabsorción dentinaria interna. Caso clínico: Un paciente de 38 años fue derivado a la consulta por presentar una zona de reabsorción interna en un segundo molar inferior. Durante el examen clínico y ra- diográfico se tomó una radiografía preoperatoria periapical con radiovisiógrafo en la que se observó la presencia de un área compatible con el diagnóstico de reabsorción dentinaria interna, el que fue posteriormente confirmado por medio de una tomografía computada de haz cónico. La imagen de la lesión se presentó como una zona radiolúcida deformante de bordes nítidos, localizada a nivel de la cámara pulpar. El tra- tamiento consistió en la extirpación de la pulpa coronaria y de la instrumentación, desinfección y obturación de los conduc- tos radiculares y la cavidad de acceso. En el control clínico y radiográfico realizado luego de 3 años se observó que el paciente estaba asintomático y las estructuras perirradiculares se encontraban dentro de los límites normales. La observación histológica del material removido de la cámara pulpar reveló la presencia de un tejido granulomatoso con numerosos vasos sanguíneos y escasos focos micro hemorrágicos. Hasta el momento, el tratamiento endodóntico es el pro- cedimiento indicado para el tratamiento de la reabsorción dentinaria interna. Se destaca la importancia de la tomografía computada de haz cónico para el diagnóstico y tratamiento temprano de las reabsorciones dentinarias internas a efectos de contar con un pronóstico favorable (AU)

Aim: Internal dentine resorption is aprocess caused by odontoclastic activity, mainly associated with chronic pulpal inflammation and/or trauma, and it'scharacterized by a pro- gressive loss of dentine tissue and the possible invasion of the cementum. This report describes the diagnosis and treatment of a lower molar that presented a symptomatic case of inter- nal dentine resorption. Clinical case: A 38-years old patient was referred to the office because of presenting an area of internal resorption in a lower second molar. During clinical and radiographic exam- ination, a periapical preoperative radiograph with radiovisio- graph was taken, in which the presence of an area compatible with the diagnosis of internal dentine resorption was observed, which was later confirmed by a cone-beam computed tomog- raphy.The image of the lesion was presented as a deforming radiolucent area with sharp edges, located at pulp chamber level. Treatment consisted of the removal of the coronary pulp and the instrumentation, disinfection and filling of the root ca- nals and the access cavity. In the clinical and radiographic control carried out 3 years after procedure, it was observed that the patient was asymptomatic and the periradicular struc- tures were within normal limits. The histological observation of the removed material from the pulp chamber revealed the presence of a granulomatous tissue with numerous blood ves- sels and scarce micro hemorrhagic focus. Until now, the endodontic treatment is the indicated pro- cedure to treat internal dentine resorption. It is necessary to highlight the importance of the cone-beam computerized to- mography for the early diagnosis and treatment of internal dentine resorptions in order to have a favorable outlook (AU)

THE POST TRANSFIXED IN THE CORONAL CAVITY INCREASES THE FRACTURE RESISTANCE OF WEAKENED AND DIRECTLY RESTORED TEETH? A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW

Introduction: The objective of this systematic review was to answer the question: Does the intraradicular post transfixed in the dental crown increases the fracture resistance of weakened and directly restored teeth? Methods: Electronic databases (MEDLINE/PubMed, LILACS, SCOPUS, EMBASE, Scientific Electronic Library Online - SCIELO, and Central Register of Controlled Trials - CENTRAL) were searched until March 2021, without language or year restriction. Grey literature was also searched through Google scholar and OpenGrey repository. Only in vitro stud-ies were included that evaluated the influence of the use of intraradicular post trans-fixed in the crown in the buccopalatal/lingual direction in the fracture resistance of the dental crown. Relevant results were summarized and evaluated. The risk of bias was also assessed in the studies. Results: Initial screening of databases resulted in 249 studies, of which 109 were excluded for being duplicates. Of 140 eligible pa-pers, fourteen studies met the inclusion criteria and were selected for full-text read-ing. Of these, two studies were excluded for not having access to the full article. All selected articles were classified as low risk of bias. Conclusion: Based on the studies, it is possible to conclude that the use of a transfixed post in the crown increases the fracture resistance of weakened and directly restored teeth.

Decoloración coronaria inducida por la utilización de Biodentine y MTA blanco en procedimientos de regeneración pulpar: estudio ex vivo / Coronal discoloration induced by the use of Biodentine and white MTA in pulp regeneration procedures: an ex-vivo study

Se comparó el grado de decoloración de la corona clínica en piezas dentarias anteriores humanas ex-traídas, sometidas a procedimientos de regeneración endodóntica, utilizando MTA blanco o sustituto bioac-tivo de la dentina (Biodentine) como barrera cervical, en presencia de coágulo sanguíneo como andamio. En total se prepararon 24 piezas dentarias anterio-res superiores humanas que fueron divididas en dos grupos control (GC) y dos grupos experimentales (GE). Cada uno incluía 6 piezas dentarias. En los GE se colo-có sangre humana fresca en el interior del conducto, y se confeccionó una barrera de Biodentine (GE3) o MTA (GE4). En los GC se colocó una torunda de algo-dón estéril saturada con solución fisiológica estéril, y se confeccionó una barrera de Biodentine (GC1) o MTA (GC2). El color se evaluó de acuerdo con el espa-cio de color CIE L* a* b* utilizando imágenes fotográfi-cas digitales estandarizadas en dos puntos de tiempo: día 0 (T0) y día 35 (T35). La descripción de los datos in-cluyó mediana (Md), primer cuartil (Q1), tercer cuartil (Q3), media y desviación estándar (DE). Se emplea-ron las pruebas de los rangos con signo de Wilcoxon (RSW) y ANOVA de una vía; p < 0,05 fue considerado significativo. Cuando se comparó ∆E se observaron diferencias significativas entre GC1 y el resto de los materiales (p < 0,05). ∆E fue menor en GC1 (media ± DE; 2,1 ± 1,6) que en los grupos restantes que no pre-sentaron diferencias significativas entre sí. En base a estos resultados, la estabilización del coágulo san-guíneo, como así la limpieza de la cavidad previa a la colocación del Biodentine y el uso de barreras cervi-cales, es imprescindible para evitar la coloración de la corona clínica (AU)

Discoloration remains an unfavorable complication of otherwise successful regenerative endodontic procedure of immature teeth with necrotic pulp. Objective: Compare the degree of discoloration of extracted human teeth after regenerative endodontic procedures, using MTA or Biodentine as a cervical barrier with a blood clot as a scaffold. In total 24 human upper anterior teeth were prepared and divided into two control groups (CG) and two experimental groups (EG). In the EG, fresh human blood was placed inside the root and a Biodentine (GE3) or MTA (GE4) barrier was made in. A sterile cotton swab saturated with sterile physiological solution was placed in the GCs and a Biodentine (GC1) or MTA (GC2) barrier was made in. The color was evaluated according to the CIE L* a* b* color space using standardized digital photographic images at two time points: day 0 (T0) and day 35 (T35). The description of the data included median (Md), first quartile (Q1), third quartile (Q3), means, and standard deviation (SD). Wilcoxon signed rank tests (RSW) and one-way ANOVA were used. p < 0.05 was considered significant. When ∆E was compared, significant differences were observed between GC1 and the rest of the materials (p < 0.05). ∆E was lower in CG1 (mean ± SD; 2.1 ± 1.6) than in the remaining groups, which did not present significant differences between them. There was no significant difference between tooth discolorations with materials in the presence of blood. However, in the absence of blood, Biodentine exhibited less tooth discoloration than MTA (AU)

Tratamiento de la fractura corono-radicular no complicada de la corona: caso clínico / Treatment of non-complicated crown-root fracture: a clinical case

El trauma dentoalveolar se define como aquella lesión de extensión e intensidad variable y de ori- gen accidental o intencional, causada por fuerzas que actúan sobre el órgano dentario y los tejidos que lo rodean. Se puede diagnosticar a simple vista o con ayuda de la radiografía, se debe tratar sin demora para preservar la vitalidad de la pulpa, sobre todo en casos de niños y adolescentes, to- mando en cuenta la formación radicular. El trau- ma dental es motivo de urgencia por el dolor que provocan en los pacientes, la prevalencia varia del 26 al 76% de las lesiones dentales en dentición permanente (AU)

Digitalized analysis of the gingival and bone morphology in the maxillary anterior teeth in patient with posterior dental implant / 中华口腔医学杂志

Objective: To explore and analyze the correlation between labial gingival morphology and alveolar bone morphology of maxillary anterior teeth in patients with posterior dental implant, so as to provide reference basis for restoration design and esthetic reconstruction of anterior teeth. Methods: Sixty-four patients [24 males, 40 females (25.6±3.3) years old] who planned to receive posterior dental implant restoration were recruited randomly with the inclusion and exclusion criteria in Department of Prosthodontics, School of Stomatology, The Fourth Military Medical University from May 2020 to May 2021. According to the visibility of periodontal probe through gingival margin, the subjects were divided into thin and thick gingival biotypes, including 29 cases of thin biotype and 35 cases of thick biotype. The 3Shape software was used to perform oral scanning, and cone beam CT (CBCT) was taken for each patient. Geomagic and Mimics software were used to measure and record the labial crown width and length, gingival papilla height, gingival angle, bone papilla height and bone margin angle of maxillary anterior teeth. Results: The crown width length ratios of maxillary central incisors, lateral incisors and canines were 0.85±0.08, 0.80±0.08 and 0.86±0.09 (F=10.71, P<0.01). The height of gingival papilla between maxillary central incisors, between central incisors and lateral incisors, between lateral incisors and canines were (3.93±0.86), (3.47±0.84) and (3.38±0.91) mm respectively (F=7.44, P<0.01), and the height of corresponding bone papilla were (3.44±0.88), (3.12±0.75) and (2.72±0.63) mm respectively (F=14.26, P<0.01). The gingival margin angles of maxillary central incisors, lateral incisors and canines were 88.3°±7.7°, 84.7°±8.9° and 81.2°±6.6° (F=13.15, P<0.01), and the bone margin angles were 103.2°±13.1°, 99.5°±11.2° and 110.6°±13.0° (F=13.25, P<0.01). The crown width length ratio (0.81±0.08), gingival margin angle (82.2°±7.4°) and bone margin angle (99.4°±12.9°) of thin gingival subjects were significantly lower than those of thick gingival subjects (0.85±0.09, 86.5°±8.6°, 108.5°±11.4°) (t=-2.79, 3.63, 5.20, P<0.01). The height of gingival papilla [(3.93±0.81) mm] and bone papilla [(3.43±0.80) mm] in thin gingival subjects were significantly lower than those in thick gingival subjects [(3.34±0.84) and (2.85±0.71) mm, respectively] (t=-4.89, -5.36, P<0.01). The height of labial gingival papilla of upper anterior teeth was positively correlated with that of bone papilla in all patients (r=0.66, P<0.01); the ratio of crown width to length of upper anterior teeth was positively correlated with the angle of bone margin (r=0.42, P<0.01); the height of anterior gingival papilla was negatively correlated with the angle of bone margin (r=-0.58, P<0.01), and the height of bone papilla was negatively correlated with the angle of bone margin (r=-0.82, P<0.01). Conclusions: The crown shape, gingival shape and alveolar bone shape of maxillary anterior teeth were different in different tooth positions. Patients with different periodontal phenotypes had different crown width length ratio, gingival papilla height, bone papilla height, gingival margin angle, and bone margin angle.

Initial establishment of digital reference standardized crown models of the primary teeth / 北京大学学报(医学版)

OBJECTIVE@#To explore the construction process of the digital reference crown models, and to initially establish the digital reference crown models of the primary teeth to lay the foundation for the establishment of the standardized crown models and the future related applications of computer-aided design/computer-aided manufacture (CAD/CAM) technology to pediatric dentistry.@*METHODS@#This study randomly selected children who were caries free, aged from 4 to 5 years in several kindergartens of Haidian District of Beijing.Plaster dental models were made for the children after taking complete impressions.The digital dental models were reconstructed by using the three-dimensional (3D) dental model scanner.And then, Geomagic Studio, a 3D reverse engineering software, was employed to extract the single dental crown data, the mesiodistal and buccolingual diameters and the height of the crowns were measured.The object was reduced or enlarged by a numerical factor, and then the size of each dental crown was standardized.A total of 3-5 points features on the crown were created, and all the objects were aligned through the functions of feature-based alignment.Finally, through average-based object creation and smoothing, the digital models of reference crowns of the primary teeth were established.@*RESULTS@#A total of 40 plaster dental models from 16 boys and 26 girls were selected out for our further study.The digital dental models were reconstructed, and the mesiodistal and buccolingual diameters and the height of the crowns were measured by using reverse engineering technology.Comparing the results of using mesiodistal diameter, buccolingual diameter and height as the standards, we chose the mesiodistal diameters of crowns to do the standardization, and successfully established the digital reference models of 20 primary teeth crowns with detailed surface characteristics.@*CONCLUSION@#In this study, the digital reference crown models of the primary teeth were established by reverse engineering technology, providing reference value for the standardized crown models and application for clinical practice, scientific research and teaching.Furthermore, this study also contributes to the extensive application of CAD/CAM technology in pediatric dentistry and the development of CAD/CAM dental systems with independent intellectual property rights.

Crown formation times of deciduous teeth and age at death in neolithic newborns / Tiempos de formación de la corona de los dientes deciduos y edad al morir en neonatos neolíticos

SUMMARY: The aim of the present study was to investigate the possibility of estimating crown formation times of immature deciduous teeth and age at death in Neolithic newborns. In the Neolithic-Mesolithic transition, the health of the population deteriorated. Leaving the intrauterine environment for the newborn is the first obstacle in the process of adaptation and survival in the outside world. The fetus is protected by the mother's immune system and receives the necessary nutrients through the umbilical cord, but external factors indirectly affect its development. At birth deciduous teeth are not fully formed and are only partially mineralized. Variations in the rhythmic activity of ameloblasts and the secretion of the enamel matrix lead to the formation of incremental lines in the enamel. The sample consisted of unerupted deciduous teeth removed from the baby jaws from Neolithic archaeological graves, LepenskiVir Serbia. The skeletal age of the babies was from 38 to 40 gestational weeks. The daily enamel apposition rate was obtained for each tooth. The age of individuals was estimated using crown formation time. The average value of daily secretion rates for the primary teeth from the Neolithic age was 3.78 µm. There was no statistically significant difference in age at death determined by skeletal age assessment and crown formation time. Three babies were born preterm. The results of the present study show that the calculation of the time required for the formation of deciduous tooth enamel is applicable to archaeological samples of newborns.The age estimation using crown formation time together with the analysis of other anthropological parameters, can contribute to a more accurate determination of neonatal death in anthropological, archaeological and forensic contexts.

RESUMEN: El objetivo del estudio fue investigar la posibilidad de estimar el tiempo de formación de la corona de los dientes deciduos inmaduros y la edad, al momento de la muerte en neonatos neolíticos. Durante la transición Neolítico-Mesolítico, la salud de la población deterioró significativamente. Para el recién nacido dejar el medio intrauterino es el primer obstáculo en el proceso de adaptación y supervivencia en el mundo exterior. El feto está protegido por el sistema inmunológico de la madre y recibe los nutrientes necesarios a través del cordón umbilical, pero factores externos afectan indirectamente su desarrollo. Al nacer, los dientes deciduos no están completamente formados y solo están parcialmente mineralizados. Las variaciones en la actividad rítmica de los ameloblastos y la secreción de la matriz del esmalte conducen a la formación de líneas incrementales en el esmalte. La muestra consistió en dientes sin erupción extraídos de las mandíbulas de neonatos de tumbas arqueológicas neolíticas, LepenskiVir Serbia. La edad esquelética de los bebés fue de 38 a 40 semanas de gestación. Se obtuvo la tasa diaria de aposición de esmalte para cada diente. La edad de los individuos se estimó utilizando el tiempo de formación de la copa. El valor promedio de las tasas de secreción diaria para los dientes temporales del Neolítico fue de 3,78µm. No hubo diferencia estadísticamente significativa en la edad al momento de la muerte determinada por la evaluación de la edad esquelética y el tiempo de formación de la corona. Tres bebés nacieron prematuros. Los resultados del presente estudio muestran que el cálculo del tiempo requerido para la formación del esmalte dental deciduo es aplicable a muestras arqueológicas de recién nacidos. La estimación de la edad utilizando el tiempo de formación de la corona junto con el análisis de otros parámetros antropológicos, puede contribuir a una mayor determinación precisa de la muerte neonatal en contextos antropológicos, arqueológicos y forenses.

Incidencia de fracturas dentales reportadas en la Ciudad de Chihuahua durante la pandemia por COVID-19 / Incidence of dental fractures reported in Chihuahua city during COVID-19 pandemic

Se presentan los casos de fracturas verticales sintomáticos que ameritaron la extracción de las órganos dentales afectados en un periodo de cinco meses durante la pandemia por COVID-19 en la ciudad de Chihuahua, México. Material y métodos: Se recolectaron 26 muestras para el estudio, proporcionadas por los cirujanos dentistas integrantes del Grupo de Egresados de la Facultad de Odontología de la Universidad Autónoma de Chihuahua. Resultados: Los resultados muestran diferencias a lo reportado previamente respecto al tipo de diente involucrado, sexo de los pacientes, restauraciones coronales y tratamientos endodóncicos previos. Conclusiones: Se puede suponer que las modificaciones en el estilo de vida de la población, sumadas a la angustia permanente, pueden ser factores que contribuyen a las fracturas dentales (AU)

There are cases of symptomatic vertical fractures that warranted the extraction of affected teeth are presented, over a period of five months during the COVID-19 pandemic in Chihuahua City, Mexico. Material and methods: 26 samples were collected for the study, provided by the dentist who were members of the Graduate Group of the Faculty of Dentistry of the Autonomous University of Chihuahua. Results: The results show differences from what was previously reported regarding the type of tooth involved, sex of patients, coronal restorations and previous endodontic treatments. Conclusions: It can be assumed that changes in the lifestyle of the population, added to permanent distress, may be factors to preserve dental fractures (AU)

Complicações precoces em próteses parciais fixas implantossuportadas de zircônia monolítica e bicamada: estudo prospectivo, randomizado, de boca dividida / Early complications in fixed partial prosthesis implants supported with monolithic and bilayer zirconia: a prospective, randomized, split-mouth study

As coroas de cerâmica pura estão ganhando força na odontologia uma vez que as exigências estéticas e mecânicas são cada vez mais evidentes, uma vez que as próteses metal free do tipo bicamada, não raramente, apresentam lascamento da cerâmica de cobertura como a principal falha a longo prazo, então iniciou-se o uso de próteses monolíticas. Paralelamente é crescente a busca e o uso de implantes osseointegráveis para suportar as reabilitações parciais, sendo a primeira opção para as reabilitações orais de áreas edêntulas. Logo, o objetivo deste estudo clínico prospectivo, randomizado de boca dividida é avaliar o desempenho clínico e a previsibilidade, caracterizando o número e o tipo de complicações e falhas precoces como desgaste do antagonista, perda óssea, inflamação gengival e falhas mecânicas que possam ocorrer em PPFs de três elementos implantossuportadas com retenção mista em região posterior de mandíbula em zircônia monolítica e infraestrutura de zircônia com cerâmica de cobertura, além de avaliar a percepção estética e satisfação do paciente com cada uma delas. Os pacientes selecionados (N=2) passarão por procedimentos cirúrgicos para instalação de dois implantes na região posterior de mandíbula, sendo dois de cada lado. Após três a quatro meses os cicatrizadores serão instalados e a moldagem será realizada para confecção das próteses seguindo a aleatorização do lado da mandíbula. Serão avaliados desgaste das próteses e dos antagonistas por meio de microscopia eletrônica de varredura; perda óssea periimplantar utilizando radiografias periapicais em três períodos, imediatamente após a instalação das próteses, uma semana após e três meses depois, percepção estética e alteração de cor utilizando o método de escala visual analógica pelo paciente. As hipóteses deste estudo são resistência à fratura e lascamento será semelhante nos grupos avaliados, todos os grupos serão esticamente aceitáveis, o desgaste do antagonista e das próteses será semelhante entre os grupos e a manutenção periodontal e nível de perda óssea será semelhante para os grupos(AU)

The pure ceramic crowns have been gaining strength in dentistry since the aesthetic and mechanical requirements are increasingly evident. Since free metal dentures of the bilayer type, not infrequently, show sputtering of the ceramic cover as the main long-term failure, the use of monolithic prostheses was started. At the same time, the search for and use of osseointegratable implants to support partial rehabilitation is increasing, being the first option for oral rehabilitation of edentulous areas. Therefore, the purpose of this prospective, randomized, split-mouth clinical study is to assess clinical performance and predictability, characterizing the number and type of early complications and failures such as antagonist wear, bone loss, gingival inflammation, and mechanical failures that may occur in PPFs of three implant - supported elements with mixed retention in posterior region of mandible in monolithic zirconia, zirconia infrastructure with covering ceramics and metaloceramics, besides evaluating aesthetic perception and patient satisfaction with each one. Patients selected (n = 8) will undergo surgical procedures to install two implants in the posterior mandible, two on each side. After three to four months the healing will be installed and the molding will be performed to make the prosthesis following the randomization of both the patients and the side of the jaw. Wear of prostheses and antagonists will be assessed by scanning electron microscopy and profilometry; bone loss peri-implant using periapical radiographs in seven periods, immediately after the implant installation, 7 days after surgery, before the installation of the healers, at the installation of the prosthesis, 21 days after, six and twelve months later, aesthetic perception and color change using the method of visual analog scale by the patient and an intraoral spectophotometer. The hypotheses of this study are resistance to fracture and chipping will be similar in the evaluated groups, all groups will be ethically acceptable, the wear of the antagonist and the prostheses will be similar between groups and the periodontal maintenance and level of bone loss will be similar for the groups(AU)

Infiltration by Streptococcus mutans in provisional crowns fixed by two types of cementing agents ­ pilot double-blind randomized clinical trial / Infiltração por Streptococcus mutans em coroas dentárias provisórias fixadas por dois tipos de agentes cimentantes ­ estudo clínico randomizado duplo-cego piloto

Objective: When provisional acrylic crowns are used for a long time, they become more susceptible to marginal leakage by cariogenic bacteria. The objectives of this pilot clinical study were to compare cement based on zinc oxide-eugenol and calcium hydroxide by contamination with Streptococcus mutans, and calculate the sample size for the continuation of this study. Methods: Individuals receiving provisional crowns and following inclusion/exclusion criteria, were randomly distributed into 2 groups: zinc oxide-eugenol (n=8); calcium hydroxide (n=9). The temporary crowns were made by a blind researcher and cemented by another. Patients were also blinded by the cement used inside their crowns. After 2 months, a cement sample from the crowns' peripheral inner face was collected, placed in a tube containing 1 mL of sterile saline, serially diluted, plated on Mitis Salivarius Bacitracin agar, and incubated for 48 hours. Colony-forming units (CFU/mL) were counted. A statistical power analysis was performed to calculate sample size (1-ß=80%) and the Mann Whitney test to compare both cements (α=0.05). Results: Both cements were contaminated with S. mutans, with an average of 166.6 x 102 CFU/mL for calcium hydroxide and 435.3 x 102 CFU/mL for zinc oxide-eugenol, with no significant difference (p=0.311). The sample size calculated for this study was 36 per group. Conclusion: This pilot study suggests that there is important contamination inside provisional crowns used for two months, independent of the cement. The continuation of this study is needed, with a bigger sample size, to enable a comparison between the cements.

Objetivo: Quando coroas dentais provisórias são utilizadas por um longo período, elas se tornam susceptíveis à infiltração marginal por bactérias cariogênicas. O objetivo deste estudo clínico piloto foi comparar os cimentos a base de óxido de zinco e eugenol e hidróxido de cálcio pela contaminação com Streptococcus mutans e calcular o tamanho amostral para continuação deste estudo. Métodos: Indivíduos recebendo coroas provisórias e seguindo critérios de inclusão/exclusão, foram distribuídos aleatoriamente em dois grupos: óxido de zinco e eugenol (n=8); hidróxido de cálcio (n=9). As coroas provisórias foram feitas por um pesquisador cego e cimentadas por outro. Os pacientes também foram cegos quanto ao cimento utilizado dentro de suas coroas. Depois de 2 meses, amostras de cimentos foram coletadas da face interna periférica das coroas, colocadas em um tubo contendo 1 mL de solução salina estéril, diluídas de forma seriada, plaqueadas em ágar Mitis Salivarius Bacitracina e incubadas por 48 horas. Unidades formadoras de colônias (UFC/mL) foram contadas. Um teste de poder estatístico foi realizado para calcular o tamanho amostral (1-ß=80%) e o teste de Mann Whitney para comparar os dois cimentos (α=0.05). Resultados: Os dois cimentos foram contaminados com S. mutans, com uma média de 166.6 x 102 UFC/mL para o hidróxido de cálcio e 435.3 x 102 UFC/mL para o óxido de zinco e eugenol, com nenhuma diferença significativa (p=0.311). O cálculo amostral para este estudo foi 36 indivíduos por grupo. Conclusão: Este estudo piloto sugere que existe importante contaminação dentro de coroas provisórias utilizadas por 2 meses, independente do cimento. A continuação deste estudo é necessária, com maior tamanho amostral, para possibilitar a comparação entre os cimentos.

Coronectomia: alternativa à exodontia de terceiros molares inferiores / Coronectomy: an alternative to third lower molar extraction

Objetivo: relatar um caso clínico de coronectomia com acompanhamento pós-operatório de 15 meses. Relatode caso: a coronectomia é uma alternativa de tratamento para terceiros molares inferiores (3MI) impactadosque apresentam proximidade com o canal mandibular, minimizando o risco de morbidade neurossensorial.A técnica consiste em remover apenas a coroa dentária (na junção amelocementária) com retençãointencional das raízes e da polpa, evitando o dano direto ou indireto ao nervo alveolar inferior (NAI). Oprocedimento foi realizado em paciente adulto do gênero masculino com 3MI impactados. A radiografia panorâmicamostrava o escurecimento dos ápices radiculares, sugerindo íntima relação das raízes com o canalmandibular. No acompanhamento pós-operatório imediato, o paciente retornou sem sintomatologia dolorosa,sem edema facial significativo, apresentando boa cicatrização e sem relato de perda de sensibilidade nemde disfunção mastigatória. No acompanhamento radiográfico, foi verificada neoformação óssea adjacenteaos remanescentes radiculares. Considerações finais: a coronectomia mostrou-se um procedimento simples,eficaz e seguro para diminuir o risco de injúria ao NAI durante o tratamento dos 3MI.(AU)

Objective: to report a case of coronectomy with follow-up of 15 months. Case report: coronectomy is an alternative treatment for impacted lower third molars (3ML) which are close to the mandibular canal, minimizing the risk of sensorineural morbidity. The technique consists of removing only the dental crown (at the cementoenamel junction) with intentional retention of the roots and pulp, avoiding direct or indirect damage to the inferior alveolar nerve (IAN). The procedure was performed on an adult male patient with impacted 3ML. Panoramic radiograph showed darkening of the roots, suggesting a close relationship between the roots and the mandibular canal. At immediate postoperative follow-up, the patient returned with no painful symptoms, no significant facial edema, good healing, and no loss of sensation or masticatory dysfunction. Radiographic follow-up showed bone neoformation adjacent to the root remnants. Final considerations: coronectomy has been shown to be a simple, effective and safe procedure to decrease the risk of injury to IAN during 3MI treatment.(AU)

Planejamento digital para cirurgia de aumento de coroa clínico estético: relato de caso / Digital planning for aesthetic clinical crown increase surgery: case report

A exposição excessiva de gengiva durante o sorriso é denominada como sorriso gengival. O fator etiológico dessa alteração é variado e sua identificação é fundamental para confecção de um plano de tratamento eficaz. O planejamento clínico pode ser realizado utilizando uma abordagem dinâmica e digital do sorriso. Sendo assim, software, exames imaginológicos, modelo virtual 3D e guia cirúrgico aumentam a qualidade e a precisão do tratamento, trazendo inúmeros benefícios para o paciente. Objetivo: demonstrar a importância do fluxo digital no planejamento e na correção do sorriso gengival. Relato de caso: paciente apresentou queixas em relação ao tamanho dos dentes e ao excesso de exposição de gengiva durante o sorriso. Após exames clínico e radiográfico, foi possível realizar o diagnóstico do fator etiológico como erupção passiva alterada (EPA). O tratamento de escolha foi o recontorno gengival associado à realização de osteotomia e osteoplastia. Para uma maior precisão do tratamento, foi confeccionado um guia cirúrgico duplo. Após o procedimento, a paciente foi orientada e medicada. Considerações finais: a abordagem digital do sorriso favoreceu um tratamento cirúrgico preciso, eficaz e satisfatório para a paciente, reestabelecendo assim a harmonia dento-gengivo-facial.(AU)

Excessive gum exposure during a smile is called a gum smile. The etiologic factor of this alteration is varied, the identification is essential to create an effective treatment plan. Clinical planning can be performed using a dynamic and digital smile approach. Therefore, software, imaging tests, 3D virtual model and the surgical guide increase the quality and precision of the treatment thus bringing numerous benefits to the patient. Objective: this case report aims to demonstrate the importance of digital flow in smile planning and correction of a gum smile. Case report: the patient presented complaints regarding tooth size and excessive gum exposure during the smile. After the clinical and radiographic examination, the etiological factor was diagnosed as an altered passive eruption (APE). The treatment of choice was the gingival contour associated with osteotomy and osteoplasty. For the precision of the treatment, a double surgical guide was made. After the procedure the patient was guided and medicated. Conclusion: the digital smile approach favored an accurate, effective and satisfactory surgical treatment for the patient thus restoring the tooth-gingival-facial harmony.(AU)

Descoloração da coroa após obturação endodôntica com diferentes cimentos: estudo clínico / Crown discoloration after endodontic obturation with different cements: a clinical study

Objetivo: O objetivo do presente estudo foi avaliar clinicamente a descoloração da coroa dentária após obturação do canal radicular com diferentes cimentos endodônticos. Métodos: Trinta e dois dentes foram tratados endodonticamente e obturados com AH Plus (AHP), Endofill (END), MTA Fillapex (MTA) ou Sealer 26 (SEA), divididos em oito pacientes por grupo. O registro das cores foi realizado com um espectrofotômetro antes da intervenção (T0 ), aos 30 (T1 ) e aos 90 dias após a intervenção (T2 ). As avaliações foram feitas no centro da coroa dentária e a variação de cor (ΔE) foi calculada por meio da Commission International de l'Eclai- rage (CIE) L*a*b. Um operador, especialista em Endodontia, realizou os procedimentos clínicos. Os dados foram submetidos a medidas repetidas ANOVA e teste de Tukey (Δ=5%). Resultados: Não houve diferença estatisticamente significativa na variação de cores entre os cimentos (AHP ΔE=4,11; END ΔE = 6,34; SEA ΔE = 8,77 e MTA ΔE = 12,15), p>0,05. Porém, houve diferença entre os períodos analisados (T1ΔE= 5,65; T2 ΔE = 10,02). Conclusões: Dentro das limitações deste estudo, todos os cimentos endodônticos causaram alterações cromáticas clinicamente perceptíveis na coroa dentária. No entanto, o AH Plus promoveu menos alterações cromáticas na coroa dentária (AU).

Introduction: The aim of this study was to evaluate the crown discoloration after root canal filling with different endodontic cements clinically. Methods: Thirty-two teeth were endodontically treated and filled with AH Plus (AHP), Endofill (END), MTA Fillapex (MTA), or Sealer 26 (SEA), divided into eight patients per group. Color recording was performed with a spectrophotometer before the intervention (T0 ) and at 30 (T1 ) and 90 days post-intervention (T2 ). The evaluations were done in the center of the dental crown and color variation (ΔE) was calculated by means of the Commission International de IEclairage (CIE) L*a*b. The data were subjected to repeated measures ANOVA and Tukeys test (alpha=5%). Results: There was no statistically significant difference in color variation between the cements (AHP ΔE=4.11; END ΔE=6.34; SEA ΔE=8.77, and MTA ΔE=12.15), p>0.05. However, there was a difference between the periods tested (T1 ΔE=5.65; T2 ΔE=10.02). Conclusions: All tested endodontic cements altered the color of dental crowns (AU).

Inflamación mixta severa con pérdida del techo del canal mandibular: una variación de las infecciones odontogénicas asociada a pericoronaritis / Severe mixed inflammation with loss of the mandibular canal roof: a variation in odontogenic infections associated with pericoronaritis

Las infecciones cuando pasan a ser crónicas y recurrentes como puede ser el caso de una pericoronaritis medicada, mas no tratada una y otra vez, traen como consecuencia resistencia y proliferación bacteriana. Se da el caso de formaciones de tejidos patológicos e imágenes radiográficas que orientan a posibles diagnósticos, que hasta no ser tratadas por medio de diferentes técnicas como la marsupialización o enucleación, con el complemento de la biopsia insicional o exicional que determina el tipo de patología presente. Esto lleva al objetivo general: determinar el tipo de lesión patológica presente en el ángulo y cuerpo mandibular asociado a la ud: 48 Objetivos específicos: Identificar la lesión patológica presente en Angulo y parte del cuerpo mandibular asociada a la ud: 48. Muestra: paciente de 30 años de edad, masculino, caso clínico de una inflamación mixta severa, la clínica y sus hallazgos radiográficos, se sospechaba de un posible queratoquiste, quiste dentígeros o quiste odontogénico ortoqueratinizado, extracción dental ud: 48, retiro y legrado del tejido circundante, toma de biopsia exicional, exámenes de laboratorio, ortopantomografia, tomografía, fotografías clínicas. Metodología: paradigma positivista, enfoque cuantitativo, diseño no experimental. Modalidad de campo, tipo estudio de caso. La entrevista, el instrumento guión de las preguntas para la historia clínica fueron la técnica y el instrumento. Resultados: inflamación mixta severa, lo cual procede de una infección asociada a pericoronaritis recurrente, esto mediante resultado histopatológico. Conclusiones: el estudio histopatológico es quien determina el diagnóstico final a pesar que la clínica induzca a posibles diagnósticos diferenciales(AU)

When infections become chronic and recurrent, such as a medicated pericoronitis, but not treated repeatedly, they result in resistance and bacterial proliferation. There is the case of pathological tissue formations and radiographic images that guide possible diagnoses, which until they are not treated by means of different techniques such as marsupialization or enucleation, with the complement of the incitional or exicional biopsy that determines the type of pathology present. This leads to the general objective: to determine the type of pathological lesion present in the mandibular angle and body associated with ud: 48. Specific objectives: Identify the pathological lesion present in Angle and part of the mandibular body associated with ud: 48. Sample: 30-year-old male patient, clinical case of severe mixed inflammation, clinical symptoms and radiographic findings, suspected of a possible keratocyst, dentigerous cyst or orthokeratinized odontogenic cyst, tooth extraction ud: 48, removal and curettage of the surrounding tissue, exicional biopsy, laboratory tests, orthopantomography, tomography, clinical photographs. Methodology: positivist paradigm, quantitative approach, non-experimental design. Field modality, case study type. The interview, the instrument script the questions for the clinical history were the technique and the instrument. Results: severe mixed inflammation, which comes from an infection associated with recurrent pericoronitis, this through histopathological result. Conclusions: the histopathological study is the one who determines the final diagnosis, despite the fact that the symptoms lead to possible differential diagnoses(AU)

Coronectomía para cirugía de terceros molares inferiores / Coronectomy for lower third molars surgery

INTRODUCCIÓN: La coronectomía se considera una alternativa a la extracción total en los casos donde las raíces de los terceros molares inferiores están en íntimo contacto con el nervio alveolar inferior. Existe incertidumbre sobre si la coronectomía disminuye la incidencia de parestesia en comparación a la extracción total. MÉTODOS: Realizamos una búsqueda en Epistemonikos, la mayor base de datos de revisiones sistemáticas en salud, la cual es mantenida mediante el cribado de múltiples fuentes de información, incluyendo MEDLINE, EMBASE, Cochrane, entre otras. Extrajimos los datos desde las revisiones identificadas, analizamos los datos de los estudios primarios, realizamos un meta análisis y preparamos una tabla de resumen de los resultados utilizando el método GRADE. RESULTADOS Y CONCLUSIONES: Identificamos seis revisiones sistemáticas que en conjunto incluyeron 17 estudios primarios, de los cuales, dos corresponden a ensayos clínicos aleatorizados. Concluímos que la coronectomía en comparación a la extracción total de los terceros molares inferiores probablemente se asocia a un menor riesgo de parestesia. Además, no está claro si la coronectomía en comparación a la extracción total de terceros molares inferiores podría aumentar el riesgo de infección (certeza de la evidencia es muy baja).

Medidas de piezas dentarias para el posicionamiento correcto de brackets en una población latina (Argentina) / Measures for positioning teeth correct brackets in a Latin population (Argentina)

Introducción: El posicionamiento preciso de los brackets de ortodoncia en las diferentes situaciones clínicas es esencial. Para ello, se utiliza la tabla de McLaughlin-Bennett, realizada sobre una población anglosajona. Dada la gran variabilidad que puede existir en los diferentes grupos poblacionales, para estandarizar las medidas en la colocación de los brackets, sería necesario emprender un análisis de la población local y determinar cuáles serán las alturas de las coronas clínicas de todas las piezas dentarias para nuestra población. Materiales y método: Se estudiaron 200 modelos de estudio de individuos argentinos, caucásicos, de ambos sexos, con dentición permanente completa hasta el segundo molar inclusive, entre 13 y 25 años, que no recibieron tratamiento ortodóncico previo. Resultados: Las diferencias estadísticas existentes, con respecto a lo propuesto por McLaughlin y Bennett, en el maxilar superior fueron: altamente significativas (p = 0,0001) en el incisivo central, incisivo lateral y segundo molar; significativas en el canino (p = 0,0128) y en el primer molar (p = 0,018) y no significativas en el primer premolar (p = 0,239) y segundo premolar (p = 0,1741). En el maxilar inferior: altamente significativas (p = 0,0001) en el segundo molar y no significativas en el resto de las piezas dentarias. Conclusión: Los valores que se obtuvieron con el estudio, dada la variabilidad regional de la muestra, no coinciden con los valores que arroja la tabla de McLaughlin-Bennett, de origen anglosajón. Se sugiere la creación de una tabla acorde con las medidas de los pacientes locales(AU)

Accurate positioning of dental braces in different clinical situations is essential. To that end, it is used the chart developed by McLaughlin and Bennett, which was made in the Anglo-Saxon population. Due to the considerable variability among different population groups, an analysis of the local population would be necessary to be carried out in order to standardize the measurements for the positioning of braces and to determine the clinical crown height of teeth in our population. Two hundred Caucasian, Argentine male and female study models, aged between 13 and 25 with full permanent dentition, fully erupted second molars with no previous orthodontic treatment were studied. Existing statistical differences with regard to the guidelines proposed by McLaughlin and Bennett in the maxilla were: highly significant (p = 0.0001) for second molars, central and lateral incisors; significant for canines (p = 0.0128) and first molars (p = 0.018); and non-significant for first premolars (p = 0.239) and second premolars (p = 0.1741). In the mandible the differences were: highly significant (p = 0.0001) for second molars and non-significant for the other teeth. The values that were obtained in the study, given the regional variability of the sample, do not correspond to the values that are shown in the chart by McLaughlin and Bennett, of Anglo Saxon origin. It is suggested the creation of a new chart in line with the measurements of local patients(AU)