Prevalencia de cristales de colesterol en granulomas perirradiculares de origen endodóntico / Prevalence of cholesterol crystals in periradicular granulomas of endodontic origin

Resumen Objetivo Comparar dos procedimientos de soldadura convencionales empleando una aleación de Cr-Co, para conectar barras coladas seccionadas a ser fijadas sobre implantes. Materiales y métodos A partir de un modelo maestro que representa un maxilar desdentado con cuatro implantes, se confeccionaron veinte (n=20) probetas seccionadas en tres partes. Se conformaron dos grupos, cada uno con diez (n=10) ejemplares. Una vez acondicionadas, fueron atornilladas al modelo maestro. Su desajuste inicial se analizó utilizando una lupa estereoscópica, con una cámara incorporada y un software. Las partes fueron soldadas empleando un procedimiento diferente para cada grupo. Las correspondientes al Grupo I se invistieron en un block refractario a base de sílico-fosfato. Las del Grupo II se montaron en una estructura metálica Clever Spider. El desajuste fue mensurado y los resultados procesados estadísticamente. El nivel de significación fue establecido en p<0,05. Resultados El Grupo I tuvo un desajuste inicial de 97,30±13,81μm y el Grupo II de 98,53±11,24μm. Luego de la soldadura, el Grupo I registró 98,53±17,17μm, 1,23μm mayor respecto al inicial. En el Grupo II se observó 103,13±17,61μm, 4,60μm por encima del original. Se analizaron mediante prueba t de Student; en ambos casos el resultado fue de p>0,05. Al comparar entre sí los grupos I y II, por medio de la prueba t y de comprobación no paramétrica de Mann-Whitney, se observaron diferencias no significativas, p=0,41 y p=0,38 respectivamente. Conclusiones Bajo las condiciones de este estudio, se observó que los dos métodos de soldadura analizados fueron confiables para unir supraestructurasos metálicas sin que se afecte su ajuste final.

Abstract Aim Compare two conventional welding procedures using a Cr-Co alloy, to connect sectioned cast bars to be fixed on implants. Materials and methods From a master model representing a toothless jaw with four implants, twenty (n=20) specimens sectioned into three parts were made. Two groups were formed, each with ten (n=10) specimens. Once conditioned, they were screwed to the master model. Its initial mismatch was analyzed using a stereoscopic magnifier, with a built-in camera and a software. The parts were welded using a different procedure for each group. Those corresponding to Group I were invested in a refractory block based on silyl-phosphate. Those of Group II were mounted on a Clever Spider metal structure. The mismatch was measured, and the results processed statistically. The level of significance was established at p<0.05. Results Group I had an initial mismatch of 97.30 ±13.81μm, and Group II of 98.53±11.24μm. After welding, Group I registered 98.53±17.17μm, 1.23μm higher than the initial one. In Group II, 103.13±17.61μm was observed, 4.60μm above the original. They were analyzed using Student's t test; in both cases the result was p>0.05. When comparing groups I and II, using the t-test and the Mann-Whitney nonparametric verification, non-significant differences were observed, p=0.41 and p=0.38 respectively. Conclusions Under the conditions of this study, it was observed that the two welding methods analyzed were reliable for joining metallic superstructures without affecting their final fit.

Estudio in vitro del ajuste de supraestructuras pasivadas sobre implantes múltiples / In vitro study of the adjustment of passivated suprastructures on multiple implants

Resumen Objetivo Comparar dos procedimientos de soldadura convencionales empleando una aleación de Cr-Co, para conectar barras coladas seccionadas a ser fijadas sobre implantes. Materiales y métodos A partir de un modelo maestro que representa un maxilar desdentado con cuatro implantes, se confeccionaron veinte (n=20) probetas seccionadas en tres partes. Se conformaron dos grupos, cada uno con diez (n=10) ejemplares. Una vez acondicionadas, fueron atornilladas al modelo maestro. Su desajuste inicial se analizó utilizando una lupa estereoscópica, con una cámara incorporada y un software. Las partes fueron soldadas empleando un procedimiento diferente para cada grupo. Las correspondientes al Grupo I se invistieron en un block refractario a base de sílico-fosfato. Las del Grupo II se montaron en una estructura metálica Clever Spider. El desajuste fue mensurado y los resultados procesados estadísticamente. El nivel de significación fue establecido en p<0,05. Resultados El Grupo I tuvo un desajuste inicial de 97,30±13,81μm y el Grupo II de 98,53±11,24μm. Luego de la soldadura, el Grupo I registró 98,53±17,17μm, 1,23μm mayor respecto al inicial. En el Grupo II se observó 103,13±17,61μm, 4,60μm por encima del original. Se analizaron mediante prueba t de Student; en ambos casos el resultado fue de p>0,05. Al comparar entre sí los grupos I y II, por medio de la prueba t y de comprobación no paramétrica de Mann-Whitney, se observaron diferencias no significativas, p=0,41 y p=0,38 respectivamente. Conclusiones Bajo las condiciones de este estudio, se observó que los dos métodos de soldadura analizados fueron confiables para unir supraestructurasos metálicas sin que se afecte su ajuste final.

Abstract Aim Compare two conventional welding procedures using a Cr-Co alloy, to connect sectioned cast bars to be fixed on implants. Materials and methods From a master model representing a toothless jaw with four implants, twenty (n=20) specimens sectioned into three parts were made. Two groups were formed, each with ten (n=10) specimens. Once conditioned, they were screwed to the master model. Its initial mismatch was analyzed using a stereoscopic magnifier, with a built-in camera and a software. The parts were welded using a different procedure for each group. Those corresponding to Group I were invested in a refractory block based on silyl-phosphate. Those of Group II were mounted on a Clever Spider metal structure. The mismatch was measured, and the results processed statistically. The level of significance was established at p<0.05. Results Group I had an initial mismatch of 97.30 ±13.81μm, and Group II of 98.53±11.24μm. After welding, Group I registered 98.53±17.17μm, 1.23μm higher than the initial one. In Group II, 103.13±17.61μm was observed, 4.60μm above the original. They were analyzed using Student's t test; in both cases the result was p>0.05. When comparing groups I and II, using the t-test and the Mann-Whitney nonparametric verification, non-significant differences were observed, p=0.41 and p=0.38 respectively. Conclusions Under the conditions of this study, it was observed that the two welding methods analyzed were reliable for joining metallic superstructures without affecting their final fit.

Discrepancia negativa transversal del maxilar y factores asociados en pacientes con necesidad de cirugía ortognática / Negative transverse maxillary discrepancy and associated factors in patients requiring orthognathic surgery

Introducción: La discrepancia transversal de las arcadas es un problema esquelético poco estudiado en personas con necesidad de tratamiento ortodóncico quirúrgico. Objetivo: Caracterizar a pacientes con discrepancia negativa transversal del maxilar y necesidad de tratamiento por cirugía ortognática. Métodos: Se realizó un estudio descriptivo de corte transversal en 25 expedientes clínicos de pacientes que acudieron al servicio de cirugía maxilofacial del Hospital Clínico Quirúrgico Hermanos Ameijeiras, con discrepancia negativa transversal del maxilar y necesidad de cirugía ortognática entre enero de 2016 y enero de 2020. Se estudiaron los casos por medio de variables cualitativas divididas en epidemiológicas, características faciales y mediciones dentarias. Para el análisis se confeccionaron cuadros estadísticos y como medidas de resumen se utilizaron frecuencias absolutas y relativas. Resultados: La frecuencia de la discrepancia negativa del maxilar fue de 13,3 por ciento. Los pacientes de piel blanca fueron los más afectados (80 por ciento) y el principal motivo de consulta fue estético (68 por ciento). La asimetría del tercio inferior y el perfil cóncavo estuvieron presentes en el 44 por ciento y 36 por ciento de los casos respectivamente. Se observó alta frecuencia de pacientes con el tercio inferior aumentado (76 por ciento), mordida cruzada posterior (48 por ciento), mordida abierta anterior (75 por ciento), apiñamiento en la arcada inferior (63,3 por ciento) y lingualización del incisivo inferior (72 por ciento). Conclusiones: La discrepancia negativa transversal del maxilar es frecuente en personas con necesidad de cirugía ortognática y con gran afectación estética. Se observó mayor predisposición a padecerla en pacientes de piel blanca(AU)

Introduction: Transverse discrepancy of the arches is a skeletal problem not sufficiently studied in persons requiring surgical orthodontic treatment. Objective: Characterize patients with negative transverse maxillary discrepancy requiring surgical orthognathic surgery. Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted of 25 medical records of patients attending the maxillofacial surgery service at Hermanos Ameijeiras Clinical Surgical Hospital with negative transverse maxillary discrepancy requiring orthognathic surgery from January 2016 to January 2020. The cases were studied with qualitative variables divided into epidemiological, facial features and dental measurements. Analysis was based on statistical charts. The summary measurements used were absolute and relative frequencies. Results: The frequency of negative maxillary discrepancy was 13.3 percent. White skin patients were more commonly affected (80 percent). The main concern was aesthetic (68 percent). Lower third asymmetry and a concave profile were present in 44 percent and 36 percent of the cases, respectively. A high frequency was observed of patients with an augmented lower third (76 percent), posterior crossbite (48 percent), anterior open bite (75 percent), lower arch crowding (63.3 percent) and lower incisor lingualization (72 percent). Conclusions: Negative transverse maxillary discrepancy is common among patients requiring orthognathic surgery for large aesthetic alterations. White skin patients were found to be more prone to present this disorder(AU)

Relación entre competencia y rendimiento: regulación de recursos en la alta capacidad / Relationship between competence and performance: resources regulation in high capacity

Resumen El concepto científico de alta capacidad intelectual (ACI) se expande abordando la cuestión de la discrepancia entre el alto potencial y el bajo rendimiento de algunas personas con ACI. Comporta estudiar las trayectorias y condicionantes que conducen al bajo rendimiento para facilitar el desarrollo y expre sión óptima del alto potencial, destacando el rol de la regulación ejecutiva y metacognitiva de los altos recursos intelectuales, conjuntamente con otros moduladores endógenos y exógenos. El objetivo del trabajo es conocer si existe un modelo relacional entre regulación ejecutiva y metacognitiva del alto potencial, y el perfeccionismo (un modulador personal de la ACI). Las medidas de funcionamiento ejecutivo, metacognitivo y de perfeccionismo extraídas en una muestra de n = 140 escolares con ACI son analizadas estadísticamente mediante modelos de ecuaciones estructurales, obteniendo dos modelos de relación entre ellos: uno indica que el funcionamiento ejecutivo influye en la metacognición, y el otro indica que el perfeccionismo influye en el funcionamiento ejecutivo. Se concluye y discute la necesidad de realizar análisis precisos de la influencia directa, indirecta o total de estos constructos, con las derivaciones educativas efectivas que guíen la óptima expresión del alto potencial, preservando el bienestar personal.

Abstract The scientific concept of High Intellectual Ability (HIA) is expanded attending the question of discrep ancy between the high cognitive potential and the low performance of some people with HIA. The study of the pathways and conditioning factors that lead to low performance is necessary in order to facilitate the development and optimal expression of high potential. The role of executive and metacognitive regulation of high intellectual resources is highlighted, in interaction with other endogenous and exogenous modulators. The aim of this work is to know if there is a relational model linking executive and metacognitive regulation, and perfectionism (as an endogenous modulator of HIA). The executive, metacognitive and perfectionism measures obtained in a sample of n = 140 schoolchildren, diagnosed as HIA, are statistically analyzed using Structural Equation Models. Two relational models are obtained: one indicating that executive function influences metacognition, and the other indicates that perfectionism influences executive functioning. The need for more concrete analyses of the direct, indirect or total influence among these regulation constructs is concluded and discussed, with derivations for the need of effective measures that guide the optimal expression of HIA, preserving personal well-being.

Autopsia y certificados médicos de defunción en fallecidos relacionados con la COVID-19

RESUMEN Introducción: La pandemia de la COVID-19 ha sido la mayor del siglo actual y motivo de numerosos trabajos científicos. En Cuba se ha constituido el Grupo Temporal de Anatomía Patológica para estudiar las autopsias de los fallecidos por la COVID-19 (más de 400). Los certificados médicos de defunción, documentos de inestimable valor, en Cuba se reparan de acuerdo a los resultados de las autopsias, para elevar su calidad. Objetivos: Evaluar los resultados de las autopsias con diagnósticos de COVID-19, comparadas con los certificados médicos de defunción. Métodos: Se evaluaron los diagnósticos de causas de muerte de 65 autopsias del año 2020 con sus certificados médicos de defunción. Los diagnósticos fueron procesados en el Sistema Automatizado de Registro y Control de Anatomía Patológica. Se analizaron las causas directas de muerte, causas básicas de muerte, causas de muerte intermedias y causas de muerte contribuyentes. Se definió la coincidencia total de ambos diagnósticos, coincidencia parcial, no coincidencia o discrepancia diagnóstica y datos insuficientes. Resultados: Las discrepancias diagnósticas de causa básica y directa de muerte son 46,2 % y 60,0 % del total de casos y 19,4 % y 64,5 % cuando la COVID-19 fue causa básica de muerte. Las elevadas cifras de discrepancias diagnósticas, se corresponden con las reportadas en estudios previos, tanto en diagnósticos clínicos como en los certificados médicos de defunción. Conclusiones: Existe elevadas cifras de discrepancias diagnósticas en los resultados de las autopsias con diagnósticos de COVID-19, comparadas con los certificados médicos de defunción.

ABSTRACT Introduction: The COVID-19 pandemic has been the largest in the current century and the reason for numerous scientific works. In Cuba, the Temporary Group of Pathological Anatomy has been established to study the autopsies of those who died from COVID-19 (more than 400). The medical death certificates, documents of inestimable value, in Cuba are repaired according to the results of the autopsies, to raise their quality. Objectives: To evaluate the results of autopsies with COVID-19 diagnoses, compared to medical death certificates. Methods: The diagnoses of causes of death of 65 autopsies of the year 2020 were evaluated with their medical death certificates. The diagnoses were processed in the Automated System for the Registration and Control of Pathology. Direct causes of death, basic causes of death, intermediate causes of death, and contributing causes of death were analyzed. The total agreement of both diagnoses was defined, partial agreement, diagnostic mismatch or discrepancy, and insufficient data. Results: Diagnostic discrepancies of basic and direct cause of death are 46.2 % and 60.0 % of all cases and 19.4 % and 64.5 % when COVID-19 was basic cause of death. The high figures for diagnostic discrepancies correspond to those reported in previous studies, both in clinical diagnoses and in medical death certificates. Conclusions: There are high numbers of diagnostic discrepancies compared with the results of autopsies with COVID-19 diagnoses, compared to medical death certificates.

Diagnóstico precoz de la estrechez del maxilar superior en la dentición mixta / Early diagnosis of the maxillary´s narrowness in the mixed dentition

Las compresiones del maxilar superior son alteraciones transversales por discrepancia óseo-dentaria. .En la dentición mixta temprana puede establecerse la estrechez mediante índices que relacionan el tamaño dental con el ancho transversal del arco dentario. Se analizaron 33 modelos superiores de niños en el tercer período de desarrollo clínico según Barnett. Se estableció la estrechez realizando el análisis métrico del arco dental mediante el índice de Pont. Se describió la anomalía de posición anterior según las siguientes variables: A) Apiñamiento dentario: 1-Escalón de los dientes anterosuperiores; 2-Rotación mesial de los cuatro incisivos; 3-Rotación mesial de los incisivos centrales y rotación distal de los incisivos laterales y 4-Rotación distal de los incisivos centrales. B) Ausencia de apiñamiento: 1-Reabsorción atípica y 2- Ausencia de reabsorción atípica. Las anomalías de posición y/o reabsorciones atípicas anteriores en este período de desarrollo clínico se asocian a estrechez transversal del maxilar superior Siendo la malposición más frecuente la rotación mesial de los cuatro incisivos, siguiendo las reabsorciones atípicas y el escalón de los dientes anterosuperiores, luego la rotación mesial de los incisivos centrales y distal de los laterales y por último la rotación distal de los incisivos centrales (AU)

Inside the traverse alteration of the maxillary the compressions are described as uni or bilateral where an imbalance is settled down between the dental size and the size of the maxillary causing alterations in the position of the teeth. In the early mixed teething the narrowness of the maxillary can be settled by means of indexes that relate the dental size with the traverse width of the dental arch. Thirty models of the maxillary of children according to Barnett's third development period were analyzed. The metrical analysis of the dental arch form was carried out through Pont's index. The theoretic values were compared with the real ones establishing the deviations of the norm that is to say the narrow nest. Out of the 30 cases analyzed, 40% presented mesial rotation of the 4 incisors; 27% showed a stop of the front teeth; 27% atypical reabsorption; 20% mesial rotation of the central incisors and distal rotation of the lateral incisors and the 10% presented a distal rotation of the central incisors. With regard to the front atypical discrepancy 36.66% of the cases had a discrepancy above 6 mm and the 23.33% below 3 mm (AU)

Nuevo método para predecir el diámetro mesiodistal de las coronas de caninos y premolares no erupcionados. Estudio Piloto / New Method to Predict Mesiodistal Diameter in Unerupted Canine and Premolars Crown. Pilot Study

RESUMEN: La determinación de la discrepancia de la longitud del arco y del tamaño del diente en la dentición mixta, requiere una predicción precisa del ancho mesiodistal de los dientes permanentes no erupcionados, para prevenir futuras maloclusiones. Objetivo: fue generar una nueva ecuación regresiva para predecir el diámetro mesiodistal de premolares y caninos, usando como predictor incisivos inferiores y molares superiores. Material y método: El estudio se realizó en el Centro Clínico de la Araucanía. La muestra está compuesta por modelos dentales históricos de 200 escolares (93 niños y 107 niñas) de toda la IX región, Chile. Edad de 13-16 años. Las mediciones del ancho mesiodistal de incisivos mandibulares, caninos y premolares maxilares y mandibulares, se realizaron con la ayuda del calibrador Vernier calibrado a 0,01 de un milímetro. Resultados: Estos muestran que hay una correlación moderada entre el molar superior y premolares superiores e inferiores. Además, los incisivos inferiores se correlacionan en mayor medida con los caninos superiores e inferiores. No hay diferencias significativas entre hombres y mujeres. Conclusión: Se desarrolló una nueva fórmula con un 75% de precisión para predecir el ancho de dientes caninos y premolares en dentición mixta en la población chilena de la región de la Araucanía, siendo mejor que la actual fórmula de Tanaka.

ABSTRACT: Precautionary measures are necessary to prevent a potential irregularity from progressing into a more severe malocclusion. The determination of the tooth size-arch length discrepancy in mixed dentition requires an accurate prediction of the mesiodistal widths of the unerupted permanent teeth to prevent future malocclusions. Objective: The purpose of this study is to generate a new regressive equation to predict the diameter of the cuspid and bicuspid by measuring the wide of lower incisor and upper molar teeth in a Chilean population sample. Matherials and methods: the study was conducted in the Araucanía Clinical Center in Temuco city and the sample was composed of historical dental cast from 200 school children (93 boys and 107 girls), of IX region, Chile. Age group of 13-16 years old. Measurements of the mesiodistal widths of mandibular incisors, maxillary and mandibular canines and premolars were made with the help of Vernier gauge calipers calibrated to 0.01 of 1 millimeter. Results: The results show that there is a moderate correlation between the upper molar and upper and lower premolars. In addition, the lower incisors are correlated to a greater extent with the upper and lower canines. There are no significant differences between men and women. Conclusion: A new formula with 75% accuracy was developed to predict the width of canine teeth and premolars in mixed dentition in the Chilean population of the Araucanía region. This formula is better than the current Tanaka method.

Valores anômalos e dados faltantes em estudos clínicos e experimentais / Anomalous values and missing data in clinical and experimental studies

Durante a análise dos dados de uma pesquisa científica, é habitual deparar-se com valores anômalos ou dados faltantes. Valores anômalos podem ser resultado de erros de registro, de digitação, de aferição instrumental, ou configurarem verdadeiros outliers. Nesta revisão, são discutidos conceitos, exemplos e formas de identificar e de lidar com tais contingências. No caso de dados faltantes, discutem-se técnicas de imputação dos valores para evitar a exclusão do sujeito da pesquisa, caso não seja possível recuperar a informação das fichas de registro ou reabordar o participante

During analysis of scientific research data, it is customary to encounter anomalous values or missing data. Anomalous values can be the result of errors of recording, typing, measurement by instruments, or may be true outliers. This review discusses concepts, examples and methods for identifying and dealing with such contingencies. In the case of missing data, techniques for imputation of the values are discussed in, order to avoid exclusion of the research subject, if it is not possible to retrieve information from registration forms or to re-address the participant

Incisor size analysis to predict mesiodistal diameter in unerupted canine and premolar crowns in native and non-native Chilean population / Análisis del tamaño de incisivos para predecir el diámetro mesiodistal de coronas de caninos y premolares no erupcionados en población chilena nativa y no nativa

SUMMARY: The principal orthodontic problems observed in the mixed dentition phase are related to arch length and tooth size discrepancy. In order to identify such space discrepancies different methods of mixed dentition space analyses have been introduced. For this reason the purpose of this study is to generate a new regressive equation to predict the diameter of cuspid and bicuspid teeth through mesiodistal widths of lower incisors in a Chilean population sample between native and non-native population. The study was conducted at the Araucania Dental Clinic in Temuco, and the sample comprised of historical dental casts from 200 school children (93 boys and 107 girls) from Temuco, Chile, between 13-16 years of age. The native Mapuche population consisted of 107 students and the non-native of 93 students. Measurements of the mesiodistal widths of mandibular incisors, maxillary and mandibular canines and premolars were carried out with the help of Vernier gauge calipers calibrated to 0.01 of a millimeter. The results show that there are differences in the mesiodistal diameter size of incisors, and canines and premolars in the two studied groups. There is a low correlation of the variables studied. In conclusion, significant sexual dimorphism in tooth sizes exists in the native sample, and there is no difference in non-native population. It is necessary to develop a predictive formula that is greater than 70 % of accuracy for clinical application. Resonance imaging (MRI).

RESUMEN: El principal problema ortodóncico observado en la etapa de dentición mixta está relacionado con la longitud del arco y la discrepancia del tamaño de los dientes. En orden a identificar tal discrepancia de espacio, diferentes métodos de análisis de espacio en dentición mixta han sido introducidos. Por esta razón el objetivo de este estudio fue generar una nueva ecuación regresiva para predecir el diámetro mesiodistal de caninos y premolares a partir del ancho de los incisivos centrales inferiores en una muestra de población chilena nativa y no nativa. El estudio fue realizado en la Clínica de Ortodoncia Araucanía en Temuco. La muestra fue seleccionada de una colección histórica de modelos dentales, 200 escolares (93 niños y 107 niñas) de la ciudad de Temuco, Chile con edades entre 13 y16 años. La población nativa fueron 107 estudiantes Mapuches y los no nativos fueron 93 estudiantes. Las mediciones del ancho mesiodistal de los incisivos mandibulares, caninos maxilares and mandibulares y premolares fueron realizadas con la ayuda de un medidor Vernier calibrado a 0.01 de milímetro. Los resultados muestran que hay diferencias en el diámetro mesiodistal de incisivos, y caninos y premolares en los grupos estudiados. Hay una baja correlación de las variables estudiadas. En conclusión, hay diferencias significativas en el tamaño de dientes entre hombres y mujeres en la muestra de nativos, y no hay diferencias en la población no nativa. Es necesario desarrollar una fórmula predictiva que sea mayor a 70 % de seguridad para aplicaciones clínicas.

Dietary restraint, life satisfaction and self-discrepancy by gender in university students / Restricción alimentaria, satisfacción con la vida y discrepancia del yo en estudiantes universitarios de distinto género

ABSTRACT This study aimed to characterize dieting and non-dieting university students by gender, Received 14 September 2016 based on their satisfaction with life and their food-related life, self-discrepancy, food behavior and health-related aspects. A non-probabilistic sample of 305 students from five Chilean state universities responded a questionnaire that included the Revised Restraint Scale, the Satisfaction with Life Scale, the Satisfaction with Food-related Life Scale, the Health-related Quality of Life Index, the Nutrition Interest Scale and the Self-Discrepancy Index. Sociodemographic characteristics, food behavior, and approximate weight and height were also enquired. Chronic dieters and non-dieters were distinguished according to the median score of the Revised Restraint Scale. 51.1% of women and 55.5% of men classified as chronic dieters, sharing characteristics such as nutrition concern, mental health problems, higher body mass index, and physical and economic self-discrepancy. Women dieters reported lower life satisfaction and satisfaction with food-related life, more health problems and health-related restriction of food, while men dieters showed higher social and emotional self-discrepancy.

RESUMEN El objetivo de este estudio fue caracterizar a estudiantes universitarios dietantes y no dietantes de distinto género, según su satisfacción con la vida y con la alimentación, discrepancia del yo, comportamiento alimentario y aspectos relacionados con la salud. Se aplicó un cuestionario a una muestra no probabilística de 305 estudiantes de cinco universidades estatales de Chile. El cuestionario incluyó la Escala Revisada de Restricción Alimentaria, la Escala de Satisfacción con la Vida, la Escala de Satisfacción con la Alimentación, el Índice de Calidad de Vida relativo a la Salud, la Escala de Interés por la Nutrición y la Escala de Discrepancia del Yo. Se consultaron características sociodemográficas, comportamiento alimentario y el peso y estatura aproximados. Con base en la mediana de la Escala Revisada de Restricción Alimentaria se distinguieron dietantes crónicos y no dietantes. El 51.1% de las mujeres y el 55.5% de los hombres fueron clasificados como dietantes crónicos, quienes comparten características como la preocupación por la nutrición, problemas de salud mental, mayor índice de masa corporal, y discrepancia del yo en los ámbitos físico y económico. Las mujeres dietantes estuvieron menos satisfechas con su vida y con su alimentación, reportaron más problemas de salud y superior restricción de alimentos por motivos de salud. Los hombres dietantes mostraron mayor discrepancia del yo en los ámbitos social y emocional.

Relación entre el plano oclusal y discrepancia posterior en pacientes con maloclusión clase II y III con ángulo alto y bajo / Relationship between the occlusal plane and posterior discrepancy in patients with class II and III malocclusion with high and low angle

Objetivos: Relacionar el plano oclusal con la discrepancia posterior aplicando el cefalograma de kim y el análisis del marco dental del Dr. Sato. Material y métodos: El presente estudio se efectuó en radiografías cefalometricas de 80 pacientes entre las edades de 15 a 25 años de ambos sexos, distribuidas en 4 grupos cuyo tamaño fue determinado por formula: 20 radiografías laterales de pacientes con maloclusión clase II ángulo bajo, 20 con ángulo alto, 20 radiografías de pacientes para maloclusión clase III ángulo bajo y 20 con ángulo alto. La técnica de recolección de datos fue la observación radiográfica, la cual se operatizo a través de su respectivo instrumento. El análisis de los datos se realizó mediante la estadística descriptiva e inferencial: X² y correlación Pearson, usando el paquete estadístico SPSS-21. Resultados: En las maloclusiones II ángulo bajo y alto, y en la clase III ángulo bajo mayormente no presentan discrepancia posterior; en la maloclusión clase III ángulo alto si presenta en su mayoría discrepancia posterior. Las maloclusiones clase II alto y bajo muestran un doble plano oclusal, mientras que las maloclusiones III alto y bajo mayormente presentan un solo plano oclusal. En las maloclusiones clase II con ángulo bajo existe relación directa entre la discrepancia posterior, el plano oclusal. Conclusiones: Con ángulo alto no hay relación en la discrepancia posterior y plano oclusal. En la maloclusión clase III con ángulo alto y bajo no se encontró relación estadísticamente significativa entre discrepancia posterior y plano oclusal. (AU)

Objectives: To relate the occlusal plane to the posterior discrepancy by applying the kim cephalogram and the analysis of the dental framework of Dr Sato. Material and methods: The present study was carried out on cephalometric radiographs of 80 patients between the ages of 15 and 25 years of age, divided into 4 groups whose size was determined by formula: 20 lateral radiographs of patients with malocclusion class II low angle, 20 with high angle, 20 xrays of patients for malocclusion class III low angle and 20 with high angle. The technique of data collection was radiographic observation, which was performed through its respective instrument. Data analysis was performed using descriptive and inferential statistics: X² and Pearson correlation, using the statistical package SPSS-21. Results: In the low and high angle II malocclusions, and in the low angle III class, there is no posterior discrepancy; In the class III malocclusion high angle if it presents in its majority later discrepancy. High and low class II malocclusions show a double occlusal plane, while the high and low III malocclusions mostly present a single occlusal plane. In class II malocclusions with low angle there is a direct relationship between the posterior discrepancy, the occlusal plane. With high angle there is no relation in the posterior discrepancy and occlusal plane. Conclusions: In the class III malocclusion with high and low angle there was no statistically significant relationship between posterior discrepancy and occlusal plane. (AU)

Tratamento ortodôntico mediante o controle do plano oclusal e da dimensão vertical com arcos gummetal / Orthodontic treatment through control of the occlusal plane and the vertical dimension with gummetal arches

O objetivo básico do tratamento de Ortodontia é restaurar a harmonia do esqueleto maxilo-facial através do controle da dimensão vertical e do plano oclusal. O método multi-bráquetes, amplamente usado na terapia ortodôntica, permite o controle tridimensional dos dentes. Durante muito tempo os ortodontistas não aproveitaram esse controle, concentrando-se apenas no movimento mesio-distal, uma vez que a principal técnica para alinhar e melhorar o perfil do paciente era movendo os caninos distalmente, permitindo em seguida a retração dos incisivos. Em 1967, Dr. Young Kim, em Boston, reconheceu a importância da verticalização do eixo dos dentes, do controle vertical e introduziu os "Multiloop Edgewise Arch Wire" (MEAW). Nos anos 80, Dr. Sadao Sato, no Japão, propôs novas ideias para esses arcos, usando-os para diferentes tipos de más oclusões, controlando a dimensão vertical e alterando a inclinação do plano oclusal com notável êxito. Apesar da eficiência biomecânica dos Arcos MEAW, eles demandam muito trabalho, pois são várias dobras complicadas e, para tanto, requerem uma formação específica da técnica. Outro inconveniente desses arcos é o seu volume na boca do paciente, o que dificulta a higiene e também é antiestético. Todos esses fatores têm dificultado a expansão da técnica MEAW, no entanto, foi encontrada uma maneira de mudar a reduzida constante elástica dos arcos MEAW, os quais são feitos com fio Elgilloy 0.16" x 0.22", utilizando um fio estruturado mais simples. Recentemente, foi introduzida no mercado uma nova liga chamada GUMMETAL. As características do GUMMETAL estão perfeitamente adequadas para superar todos os inconvenientes dos arcos MEAW, mencionados anteriormente.(AU)

The basic goal of orthodontic treatment is to restore the harmony of the maxillofacial skeleton by controlling the vertical dimension and the occlusal plane. The multi-bracket method, widely used in orthodontic therapy, allows three-dimensional control of teeth. For a long time, orthodontists did not take advantage of this control, concentrating only on the mesio-distal movement, since the main technique to align and improve the patient's profile was to move the canines distally, allowing the incisors to retract. In 1967, Dr. Young Kim, in Boston, recognized the importance of vertical axis of the teeth, the vertical control and introduced the Multiloop Edgewise Arch Wire (MEAW). In 1980, Dr. Sadao Sato, in Japan, proposed new ideas for these arches, using them for different types of malocclusions, controlling the vertical dimension and changing the inclination of occlusal plane with remarkable success. Despite the biomechanical efficiency of the MEAW arches, they require a lot of work, as they are several complicated folds and, for that, requires a specific technique training. Another drawback of these arches is the volume in the patient's mouth, which makes hygiene difficult and is also anti-aesthetic. All these factors have made it difficult to expand the MEAW technique, however, a way has been found to change the reduced elastic constant of the MEAW arches, which are made with Elgilloy .016x.022" wire, using a simpler structured wire. Recently, a new alloy called GUMMETAL was introduced in the market. The characteristics of GUMMETAL are perfectly suited to overcome all the drawbacks of the MEAW arches mentioned above.(AU)

Revisiones de cadera en defectos óseos femorales Paprosky II y IIIA. Utilización de prótesis no cementada, modular, de fijación proximal y anclaje distal / Revision total hip arthroplasty in Paprosky II and IIIA femoral bone defects. Use of modular uncemented stems with proximal fixation

Introducción: El objetivo de este estudio retrospectivo fue observar el comportamiento de un tallo modular de fijación proximal y anclaje distal en revisiones de cadera con defectos femorales II y IIIA (Paprosky), evaluando la estabilidad protésica y articular, la restauración del offset y la diferencia de longitud. Materiales y Métodos: Se analizaron 22 revisiones de reemplazos totales de cadera. Doce mujeres y 10 hombres (edad promedio 62.38 años). El seguimiento promedio fue de 62 meses. El tallo femoral utilizado fue S-ROM® (Depuy, Johnson & Johnson). Los defectos óseos femorales fueron 15 de tipo II y 7 de tipo IIIA de Paprosky. Para la evaluación clínica se utilizó el puntaje de cadera de Harris. En las radiografías, se analizó el comportamiento del tallo, su integración, la diferencia de longitud y el offset femoral, y se consideró correcta una diferencia <5 mm. Resultados: El offset fue restaurado en 16 (72,3%) casos y la longitud de miembros se restauró en 15 (68,2%). Hubo un solo hundimiento del tallo, y de acuerdo con la clasificación de Engh, se observaron 17 (77,27%) uniones óseas. Se produjeron siete (31,8%) complicaciones, dos luxaciones que requirieron revisión, cuatro fracturas intraoperatorias y una paresia de ciático poplíteo externo. Conclusiones: Este tallo impresiona ser una alternativa válida para resolver un problema complejo. Por su versatilidad, permite resolver mecánicamente el defecto óseo, devuelve la longitud al miembro y el offset a la articulación, con un índice de complicaciones aceptables.

Background: The purpose of this retrospective analysis was to observe the outcomes of a modular hip system in revision total hip arthroplasty with Paprosky types II and IIIA femoral bone defects, evaluating their performance, offset restoration and leg length discrepancy correction. Methods: Twenty-two revision total hip arthroplasties were analyzed in 12 women and 10 men (average age 62.38 years). The average follow-up was 62 months. Femoral stems S-ROM® (Depuy, Johnson & Johnson) were used. Paprosky femoral bone deficit were 15 types II and 7 IIIA. Clinical evaluation was performed using the Harris Hip Score, while Engh lassification was used for stem fixation. Offset restoration, leg length discrepancy (a difference <5 mm was considered correct) and hip stability were evaluated radiographically. Results: Offset was properly restored in 16 (72.3%) cases and the leg length was matched in 15 (68.2%). There was a single stem subsidence and according to Engh classification, proximal bone ingrowth fixation was obtained in 17 (77.27%) patients. There were 7 (31.8%) complications: two dislocations that required revision, four intraoperative fractures and a lateral popliteal nerve paresis. Conclusions: S-ROM® modular system seems to be a valid alternative to solve a complex problem. Its versatility allows to optimize hip stability, leg length equalization and offset restoration in revision total hip arthroplasty, showing an acceptable complication rate.

Comparación de la precisión marginal de cofias de zirconia entre los sistemas CAD/CAM Cerec InLab (Sirona ® ), CAD/CAM Zirkonzahn (Zirkonzahn ® ) y sistema pantográfico Zirkograph 025 ECO (Zirkonzahn ® ) / Comparison of marginal fit of zirconia copings manufactured with the use of two CAD/CAM systems Cerec InLab (Sirona ® ) CAD/CAM Zirkonzahn (Zirkonzahn ® ) and Zirkograph 025 ECO pantographic system (manual milling system) (Zirkonzahn ® )

Objetivo: Comparar la precisión marginal de cofias de zirconia elaboradas empleando dos sistemas CAD/CAM Cerec InLab (Sirona®) y Zirkonzahn (Zirkonzahn®) y un sistema pantográfi co Zirkograph 025 ECO (Zirkonzahn®). Material y métodos: Se elaboró un muñón maestro de Cr-Co con preparación para corona de zirconia de un premolar superior. Se fabricaron 10 cofias de zirconia por grupo siguiendo los parámetros de cada sistema. El grupo control consistió en 10 cofias metálicas. Se ejecutó una técnica de réplica, utilizando polivinilsiloxano elite HD+ (Zhermack®). Mediante observación estereomicroscópica con aumento de 50x, se determinó en micras la discrepancia marginal absoluta y el espesor marginal de un punto por cara de cada cofia. El análisis estadístico se ejecutó con el software IBM SPSS®. Para comparar los datos obtenidos se realizó el test t. Resultados: La discrepancia marginal absoluta media y el espesor marginal fue 92.14 ± 38.59 y 78.62 ± 31.33 μm para el sistema CAD/CAM Cerec InLab (Sirona®), 38.71 ± 12.62 y 36.91 ± 13.56 μm para el sistema CAD/CAM Zirkonzahn (Zirkonzahn®), 77.92 ± 38.01 y 69.42 ± 33.23 μm para el sistema pantográfico Zirkograph 025 ECO (Zirkonzahn®) y 44.11 ± 15.36 y 43.74 ± 15.70 μm para el grupo control. Existieron diferencias estadísticamente significativas entre los sistemas Cerec InLab (Sirona®) y Zirkograph 025 ECO (Zirkonzahn®) en comparación con el grupo control para la discrepancia marginal absoluta y el espesor marginal. No existieron diferencias estadísticamente significativas entre los sistemas CAD/CAM Zirkonzahn (Zirkonzahn®) y el grupo control. El nivel de significancia fue p > 0.001. Conclusiones: El sistema más preciso fue CAD/CAM Zirkonzahn (Zirkonzahn®). El sistema que mostró menor precisión marginal fue Cerec InLab (Sirona®).

Objective: To compare marginal fit of zirconia copings manufactured following two different systems: CAD/CAM Cerec InLab (Sirona®) and Zirkonzahn (Zirkonzahn®) as well as a Zirkograph 025 ECO (Zirkonzahn®) pantograph system. Material and methods: A master Cr-Co model stump was manufactured; it was prepared for the zirconia crown of an upper premolar. Ten zirconia copings were manufactured for each group following manufacturer¿s instructions. Control group consisted on ten metallic copings. A replication technique was followed using elite HD+ polyvinyl siloxane (Zhermack®). Measurements were taken using a stereomicroscope at 50x magnification so as to obtain marginal width in microns and thus determine absolute marginal discrepancy of each coping. Statistical analysis was conducted using IBM SPSS® software. T-test study was conducted in order to compare obtained data. Results: Mean marginal absolute discrepancy and marginal width were as follows: 92.14 ± 38.59 and 78.62 ± 31.33 μm for Cerec InLab (Sirona®) CAD/CAM system, 38.71 ± 12.62 and 36.91 ± 13.56 μm for Zirkonzahn (Zirkonzahn®) CAD/CAM system, 77.92 ± 38.01 and 69.42 ± 33.23 μm for Zirkograph 025 ECO (Zirkonzahn®) pantograph system. Control group made of metal copings exhibited 44.11 ± 15.36 and 43.74 ± 15.70 μm. With respect to absolute marginal discrepancy and marginal width, significant differences were observed when comparing Cerec InLab (Sirona®) and Zirkograph 025 ECO (Zirkonzahn®) with control group. Nevertheless, no significant differences were observed between Zirkonzahn (Zirkonzahn®) CAD/CAM system and the control group. Overall level of statistical significance was p > 0.001. Conclusions: Zirkonzahn® CAD/CAM system was the most accurate system of all. CAD/CAM Cerec InLab system (Sirona®) proved to be the less precise system.

Alargamiento de extremidades: actualización y revisión del tema / Limb lengthening: review and update

El alargamiento de extremidades trata las discrepancias de longitud de extremidades superiores e inferiores. Lograr un adecuado tratamiento temprano evita secuelas irreversibles como la artrosis. El estudio de las discrepancias se realiza con una telerradiografía estandarizada, la cual entrega la información de cuál es el segmento óseo comprometido y cuál es el largo total a corregir. Menos de 15mm de discrepancia se ha demostrado que no tiene influencia sobre la mecánica de la marcha ni de las articulaciones. Más de 15mm produce una alteración en las cargas articulares, rangos de movimiento articular, compensaciones musculares, compensaciones de columna (escoliosis compensatoria), entre otras, que producen secuelas a largo plazo. Los métodos de tratamiento existentes son conservadores y quirúrgicos. Dentro de estos últimos están los fijadores externos e internos. Los fijadores externos tienen una alta frecuencia de infecciones superficiales a través de las agujas, sin embargo, son versátiles y capaces de corregir prácticamente cualquier deformidad. Los fijadores internos (por ejemplo, clavos intramedulares) no pueden corregir grandes deformidades, así como tampoco realizar grandes alargamientos, sin embargo, su frecuencia de complicaciones es mucho menor y son mucho mejor tolerados por el paciente. Estos métodos de tratamiento logran resultados muy precisos. Tienen un margen de error de 3,5 mm de longitud, lo cual no tiene consecuencias mecánicas para una extremidad. La tasa de satisfacción es de alrededor del 90 por ciento y logran un alivio del dolor significativo...

Limb lengthening can be used to correct upper and lower limb length discrepancies. To obtain an appropriate treatment early in life prevents irreversible consequences, such as arthritis. The limb length discrepancies study is performed with a standardised leg length X-ray. This X-ray shows the compromised bone segment and what the total limb length discrepancy is. A limb length discrepancy of less than 15mm has no influence on factors such as, gait mechanics, joint range of motion, or long term joint degeneration. Over 1.5cm, several consequences appear such as: joint overload, decreased joint range of motion, muscle compensations and compensatory spine malalignment. Existing treatment includes non-surgical and surgical methods. Among the latter are internal and external fixations. External fixations have a high frequency of superficial infections, but are highly versatile, being able to correct virtually any deformity. The internal fixation (e.g. intramedullary nails) cannot correct large deformities, or make big lengthenings, but its complication rate is much lower and is much better tolerated by the patient. These treatment methods achieve very accurate results. They have an error of 3.5mm in length, which has no mechanical consequences to an extremity. The satisfaction rate is high, with around 90 percent achieving a significant pain relief...

Class I malocclusion with anterior crossbite and severe crowding

This article reports the orthodontic diagnosis and treatment planning carried out with a 14-year and 5-month-old female patient with esthetic and functional complaints. She presented an Angle Class I malocclusion, anterior crossbite and severe crowding in both maxillary and mandibular arches, in addition to a lightly concave straight facial profile. Orthodontic treatment did not require extraction. Crossbite was corrected by protrusion of upper teeth, which contributed to alignment and leveling of teeth, in addition to improving the patient's facial profile. The case was presented to the Brazilian Board of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics (BBO) as a requirement for the BBO certification.

Esse artigo relata o diagnóstico, planejamento e execução do tratamento ortodôntico de uma paciente com 14 anos e 5 meses de idade, cuja queixa principal era estética e funcional. A paciente portava má oclusão de Classe I de Angle, mordida cruzada anterior e falta de espaço severo nas arcadas superior e inferior. O perfil facial era reto, com tendência a côncavo. O tratamento ortodôntico foi realizado sem necessidade de exodontias, com a correção da mordida cruzada por meio da projeção dos dentes superiores, o que auxiliou no alinhamento e nivelamento dentário, além de melhorar o perfil facial da paciente. Esse caso foi apresentado ao Board Brasileiro de Ortodontia e Ortopedia Facial (BBO) como parte dos requisitos para obtenção do título de Diplomado pelo BBO.

O corpo na perspectiva masculina: a satisfação com a imagem corporal e sua relação com discrepância na percepção, IMC, escolaridade e idade / The body of the male perspective: satisfaction with body image and its relationship with discrepancy in perception, BMI, schooling and ige

A imagem corporal é a figura mental do corpo existencial e constitui-se ponto de referência para o desenvolvimento da identidade da pessoa. Este tema sempre foi foco de estudos com relação a população feminina, porém hoje em dia o corpo masculino também está em evidência. Assim, o objetivo deste estudo foi investigar o índice de satisfação corporal e a discrepância na imagem corporal, relacionando-as ao índice de massa corporal, nível de escolaridade e idade. Para tanto, foram avaliados 432 homens com idade média de 25,75 ± 3,51 anos, por meio da Escala de Silhuetas Masculina. Os resultados demonstraram que 58,47% da amostra encontram-se insatisfeitos com sua imagem corporal, ou seja, gostariam de estar mais musculosos do que se encontram. Os índices de discrepância foram menores, mas não menos preocupantes. Observou-se também que independente do índice de IMC, esta insatisfação prevalece. O nível de escolaridade apresentou influência na insatisfação corporal, demonstrando que quanto mais instruído o indivíduo maior a preocupação com sua imagem corporal, porém a idade não influenciou esta avaliação. Pode-se concluir que há uma prevalência alta de homens insatisfeitos com o corpo e que a discrepância na percepção da imagem real e ideal também está presente, independente da idade e aumenta conforme a escolaridade do indivíduo. Já o IMC não demonstrou relação com a satisfação corporal, porém valores extremos (altos e baixos) geram maior insatisfação com a imagem. O fato de se encontrar altos valores de insatisfação e discrepância pode acarretar problemas de ordem psíquica, social e fisiológica, já que na busca por um corpo perfeito alguns indivíduos adotam atitudes obsessivas pela prática do exercício e se utilizam de artifícios para o aumento da massa muscular.

Body image is a mental figure of the existential body and constitutes the reference point for the development of one’s identity. This issue has always been focused in studies of female population, however the masculine body has also been evidenced nowadays. Thus, this study aimed to investigate the index of body satisfaction and discrepancies in body image related to body mass index, educational level and age. A total of 432 men with a mean age of 25.75 ± 3.51 years were evaluated using the Masculine Silhouette Scale. The results demonstrate that 58.47% of the sample showed dissatisfaction with their body image, it means, would like to have a greater muscular mass than they actually do at the moment. The discrepancy indexes were smaller, but troublesome as well. It was also bserved that independently of the BMI, dissatisfaction was prevalent. The educational level was shown to influence body dissatisfaction so that the better instructed an individual is the greater is his concern about body image, although the age did not influence their evaluation. It can be concluded that there is a high prevalence of men showingdissatisfaction with body image and that discrepancies in the perception of the real and the ideal body image is also present, independently of the age, increasing according to the educational level. There was no relationship between BMI and body satisfaction; however, extreme values (high or low) resulted in greater dissatisfaction with the body image. High values of dissatisfaction and discrepancy may result in psychological, social and physiological problems, as in an attempt to obtain the perfect body some individuals adopt obsessive attitudes regarding exercise practicing and the use of artifices to increase muscular mass.

La filosofía MEAW y el rol de los terceros molares en el desarrollo y tratamientos de las mordidas abiertas / MEAW philosophy and the riole of third molars in the development and treatment of openbites

Multiloop Edgewise Archwire Technique es una técnica desarrollada en los años 60 por Young H. Kim, la cual ha tenido un fuerte desarrollo en los países de Asia, especialmente Japón y Corea, por el Prof. Sadao Sato de la Universidad de Kanagawa, Japón. En la experiencia de la filosofía MEAW se ha dado particular importancia al tratamiento no quirúrgico de clases III y mordidas abiertas esqueletales. La discrepancia posterior (CP), concepto nuevo para la ortodoncia occidental, es considerada para determinar la remoción temprana de los terceros molares debido a su importancia como factor coadyuvante en la recidiva de los tratamientos de ortodoncia, especialmente el apiñamiento incisivo y en particular en la orientación del Dr. Sato, debido a su importancia en el desarrollo de la DP, que como se ha mencionado, es un factor etiopatogénico en el desarrollo de las maloclusiones esqueletales y mordidas abiertas antes, durante y postratamiento de ortodoncia.

Análise de Bolton: uma proposta alternativa para a simplificação de seu uso / Bolton analysis: an alternative proposal for simplification of its use

INTRODUÇÃO: as discrepâncias entre o tamanho mesiodistal dos dentes superiores e inferiores e seus efeitos sobre a oclusão têm sido relatados há muito tempo. O método proposto por Bolton para o diagnóstico de discrepância de tamanho dentário é, inegavelmente, um dos mais difundidos no meio ortodôntico, devido à sua relativa simplicidade. Entretanto, a aplicação desse método requer cálculos matemáticos e o uso de tabelas que, muitas vezes, inviabilizam a sua utilização durante a avaliação clínica. OBJETIVO: avaliar o método proposto por Wolford, que não requer o uso de tabelas, como alternativa ao método tradicional de Bolton. MÉTODOS: a amostra foi composta por 90 pares de modelos dentários iniciais de pacientes adultos, com diferentes más oclusões. A proporção entre os dentes inferiores e superiores foi calculada para cada paciente, resultando na obtenção de dois índices (a razão total e a razão anterior). Os índices foram obtidos por meio do método originalmente proposto por Bolton e por um método alternativo, composto por duas fórmulas (uma simplificada e a variação da mesma), que foram analisadas separadamente. RESULTADOS: comparadas ao método de Bolton, as fórmulas simplificadas mostraram uma tendência de superestimar as discrepâncias dentárias inferiores (total e anterior), embora em pequena proporção. CONCLUSÕES: ambas as fórmulas do método alternativo podem ser utilizadas em substituição ao método tradicional, uma vez que mostraram diferenças médias menores que 0,58mm quando comparadas ao método de Bolton, não apresentando, portanto, significância clínica.

INTRODUCTION: Mesiodistal size discrepancies of upper and lower teeth and their effect on occlusion have been related. Bolton's method for tooth size discrepancies is, undeniably, one of the most commonly-used methods in orthodontics because of its simplicity. However, the application of this method requires mathematical calculations and use of tables, which often prevents its clinical use. PURPOSE: Evaluate an alternative method for Bolton's analysis proposed by Wolford that does not require table information. MATERIAL AND METHODS: The sample was composed of 90 initial dental casts of adult patients, with different malocclusions. The ratio between the sum of widths of maxillary and mandibular teeth was calculated for each patient, resulting in the attainment of two indices: The overall ratio and the anterior ratio. Indices were calculated by Bolton's method and by an alternative method, using two different formulas (one simplified and a variation of the same formula) that were separately analyzed. RESULTS: In comparison with Bolton's method, the Simplified Formulas demonstrated a slight trend towards an overestimation of the inferior dental discrepancies (overall and anterior). CONCLUSION: Both formulas employed for the alternative method may be used to substitute the traditional method, since each demonstrated, on average, differences of less than 0.58 mm when compared with Bolton's method and no clinical significance.