Biomechanical analysis of total arch maxillary distalization using infrazygomatic crest miniscrews: a finite element analysis study.

AIM: To evaluate the maxillary incisors and canine's immediate movement tendency using three different power arms (PA) height levels during total arch maxillary distalization supported on infrazygomatic crest (IZC) miniscrews according to finite element analysis (FEA). METHODS: Three finite element models of the maxilla were developed based on CBCT imaging of a teenage male patient presenting a Class II Division 1 malocclusion in the early permanent dentition. Maxillary complex, periodontium, orthodontic accessories, IZC miniscrews and an orthodontic wire were digitally created. The PAs were placed between canines and lateral incisors and projected at 4, 7, and 10 mm height distances. After that, distalization forces were simulated between PA and IZC miniscrews. RESULTS: The anterior teeth deformation produced in the FEA models was assessed according to a Von Mises equivalent. The stress was measured, revealing tendencies of initial maxillary teeth movement. No differences were found between the right and left sides. However, there was a significant difference among models in the under-stress areas, especially the apical and cervical root areas of the maxillary anterior teeth. More significant extrusion and lingual tipping of incisors were observed with the 4 mm power arm compared to the 7 mm and 10 mm ones. The 10 mm power arm did not show any tendency for extrusion of maxillary central incisors but a tendency for buccal tipping and intrusion of lateral incisors. CONCLUSION: The maxillary incisors and canines have different immediate movement tendencies according to the height of the anterior point of the en-masse distalization force application. Based on the PA height increase, a change from lingual to buccal tipping and less extrusion tendency was observed for the incisors, while the lingual tipping and extrusion trend for canines increased.

Current status of the biomechanics of extra-alveolar miniscrews.

Temporary skeletal anchorage devices such as miniscrews are frequently used nowadays. Compared to miniplates, miniscrews are much less expensive and technically easier to place and remove; they are popular and can be easily placed by an orthodontist. Extra-alveolar miniscrews offer benefits compared to inter-radicular miniscrews, such as reduced risk of root damage and the lack of interference with the mesiodistal tooth movement. They are particularly useful for addressing anchorage loss issues and enabling specific tooth movements such as total arch maxillary and mandibular retraction, posterior distalization, molar protraction, molar intrusion, occlusal plane control, and midline correction. The present paper discusses the current biomechanics principles related to the use of extra-alveolar miniscrews placed in the infrazygomatic and mandibular buccal shelf.

Anterior Open-Bite Treatment with Lingual Spurs and Chincup: a Prospective, Randomized Digital Model Study / Tratamento da Mordida Aberta Anterior com Esporão Lingual e Mentoneira: Estudo Prospectivo Randomizado em Modelos de Estudo Digitais

Esse estudo propectivo teve como objetivo realizar a avaliação das alterações dentoalveolares em modelos digitais de pacientes cuja mordida aberta anterior foi tratada seguindo dois protocolos distintos: esporão lingual e mentoneira. A amostra foi composta por 41 pacientes (27 do sexo feminino e 14 do sexo masculino) com idades entre 7-10 anos (média de idade de 8.37 anos), dentição mista com diagnóstico de mordida aberta anterior (média de -3.43mm) e tratados ao longo de um ano. Os pacientes foram aleatoriamente dividiso em dois grupos de acordo com a terapia realizada: Grupo 1 (n=23) tratados com esporão lingual, e Grupo 2 (n=18) tratados com mentoneira pré-fabricada. Os modelos de gesso foram escaneados, gerando uma imagem tridimensionao em qual as medidas foram realizadas em 2 tempos distintos: T1 (imediatamente antes do tratamento) e T2 (um ano após o início do tratamento). Alteraçnoes transversais, comprimento e perímetro dos arcos dentários superior e inferior, trespasse horizontal e vertical, assim como inclinação dos incisivos centrais foram avaliadas. O Coeficiente de Correlação Interclasse (CCI) e o método Bland-Altman foram aplicados para verificar o erro intra examinador. Os resultados foram analisados através do Teste T pareado e independente adotando uma significância de 5%. Após um ano de tratamento, observou-se alerações estatisticamente significantes em todas as variáveis, exceto perímetro e comprimento dos arcos superio e inferior, inclinação do incisivo central superior e trespasse horizontal. As alterações enre os grupos (T2-T1) apresentaram resultados similares. Concluiu-se que ambos os protocolos apresentaram mudanças semelhantes na mordiada aberta anterior após um ano de tratamento.(AU)

Immediate skeletal effects of rapid maxillary expansion at midpalatal suture opening with Differential, Hyrax and Haas expanders.

OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to test the null hypothesis that there is no difference at the midpalatal suture opening after rapid maxillary expansion (RME) using Expander with Differential Opening (EDO), Hyrax-type and Haas-type expanders. METHODS: Occlusal radiographs of 52 patients (19 males and 33 females; average age= 9.46?1.20 years) treated with RME were divided into three groups, according to the expander used: EDO (n=17), Hyrax-type (n=21) and Haas-type (n=14). The evaluated variables were: A) Distance between the maxillary central incisors at the incisal edge; B) Distance between the alveolar ridges at the midpalatal suture; C) Suture opening at 10-mm distance from the crest to posterior, at the midpalatal suture; D) Suture opening at 20-mm distance from the crest to posterior, at the midpalatal suture; and E) Suture opening at 30-mm distance from the crest to posterior, at the midpalatal suture. To assess the normality of variables, the Shapiro-Wilk test was performed. For intergroup comparison, ANOVA with a significance level of 5% was used. RESULTS: At the region A, Hyrax-type (4.66 mm) and EDO (4.87 mm) groups presented larger openings than the Haas-type group (3.43 mm). In regions B and C, EDO showed a statistically significant greater opening than the Haas-type group. In region D, a smaller opening of the midpalatal suture was observed in the Haas-type group, compared to the Hyrax-type and EDO groups. CONCLUSIONS: EDO and Hyrax-type produced greater immediate skeletal effects, compared with Haas-type, but these differences were about 1 mm and might not be clinically significant.

Influence of anxiety and catastrophizing on pain perception in orthodontic treatment and its association with inflammatory cytokines.

Pain is common in orthodontic treatment, is subject to individual variation, and is associated with anxiety and stress, which can potentially become catastrophizing. The aim of the present study was to determine the variability of pain response after the insertion of orthodontic separators and to assess the association of pain levels with dental anxiety, catastrophizing, tooth sensitivity, and genetic expression of cytokines. To this end, 70 patients of both genders were divided into two equal groups according to the elastomeric separator used: G1 (Dentaurum) and G2 (Orthometric). Two separators were inserted in the mesial and distal sides of the lower right first molar. Participants were instructed to rate the level of pain at T0 (before insertion), T1 (just after insertion), and T2 (24 hours after insertion) on a visual analog scale. The gingival crevicular fluid was collected at T0 and T2. The levels of anxiety, catastrophizing, tooth sensitivity, and cytokine expression were also assessed. Statistical analysis was performed with the Fisher-Freeman-Halton, chi-squared, Spearman's correlation, and dependent and independent t tests (α=5%). Pain intensity was higher at T2 than at T1, in both groups (P<.05). An association was established (P<.05) between pain intensity at T1 and catastrophizing, and at T2 with anxiety and catastrophizing. Within-group differences in cytokine expression were found between T0 and T2. There was no correlation between cytokine expression and pain levels, anxiety, catastrophizing, and sensitivity at T2. Tooth separation produced variable pain levels, which were influenced by anxiety and catastrophizing, however, pain level was not correlated with increased cytokine expression.

Total arch maxillary distalization using infrazygomatic crest miniscrews in the treatment of Class II malocclusion: a prospective study.

OBJECTIVES: To evaluate treatment effects in Class II patients using infrazygomatic crest (IZC) miniscrews (MS). MATERIALS AND METHODS: A prospective sample of 25 adolescents (14 females and 11 males; mean age: 13.6 ± 1.5 years) who underwent maxillary dentition distalization treatment with IZC MSs were recruited. Lateral cephalograms and digital models at the beginning of treatment (T1) and after Class II molar correction (T2) were obtained. To compare cephalometric and digital model changes, paired t-test and Wilcoxon test were used. A significance level of 5% was used. RESULTS: All patients achieved Class II molar correction over a mean period of 7.7 ± 2.5 months. The IZC MS therapy provided 4 mm of distalization; there was 1.2 mm of intrusion of the first molar with 11.2° distal tipping. The maxillary incisors were retracted 4.7 mm and tipped lingually 13.4°. Overjet and overbite showed a reduction of 3.6 mm and 2.4 mm, respectively. The occlusal plane rotated clockwise 2.8°. The upper lip was retracted by 1 mm and the nasolabial angle increased 5.1°. There was an increase in the interpremolar and intermolar distances. CONCLUSIONS: Total arch distalization of the maxillary dentition using IZC MS was effective in the treatment of Class II malocclusions.

Dental arch changes comparison between Expander with Differential Opening, Hyrax-type and Haas-type expanders: A prospective clinical study.

OBJECTIVE: Compare changes in arch form after RME achieved by Expander with Differential Opening (EDO), Hyrax-type and Haas-type expanders. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Dental models were obtained from 61 patients aged 7-11 years before expansion (T1) and 6 months after the active phase when the appliances were removed (T2). The groups were formed according to the expander used: EDO (n = 18, mean age: 9.46 ± 0.82 years), Hyrax-type (n = 22, mean age: 9.62 ± 1.57 years) and Haas-type (n = 21, mean age: 9.29 ± 1.05 years). The expander`s activation protocol consisted of 7 mm, except for EDO`s anterior screw, which was 9 mm. The measurements of upper and lower intercanine distance, inter-first permanent molar, arch perimeter and length, maxillary canine and first-permanent molar inclination, and palatal depth were performed using the OrthoAnalyzer 3D software. Intergroup comparisons of T1 and between changes (T2-T1) were performed using ANOVA followed by Tukey. RESULTS: In the upper intercanine distance EDO provided a greater increase than Haas-type. In the distance between upper fist permanent molars EDO showed higher values than Haas-type and Hyrax-type. In the lower intercanine distance and maxillary arch length, Haas-type promoted higher increase than EDO. CONCLUSIONS: The EDO promoted greater transverse changes in anterior region than Haas-type and greater transverse changes in posterior region of the maxilla than both conventional expanders. The appliance used for RME influences dental arch changes after treatment; therefore, it is recommended to individualize the choice of expander depending on the clinical necessity of each case.

Influence of anxiety and catastrophizing on pain perception in orthodontic treatment and its association with inflammatory cytokines

Abstract Pain is common in orthodontic treatment, is subject to individual variation, and is associated with anxiety and stress, which can potentially become catastrophizing. The aim of the present study was to determine the variability of pain response after the insertion of orthodontic separators and to assess the association of pain levels with dental anxiety, catastrophizing, tooth sensitivity, and genetic expression of cytokines. To this end, 70 patients of both genders were divided into two equal groups according to the elastomeric separator used: G1 (Dentaurum) and G2 (Orthometric). Two separators were inserted in the mesial and distal sides of the lower right first molar. Participants were instructed to rate the level of pain at T0 (before insertion), T1 (just after insertion), and T2 (24 hours after insertion) on a visual analog scale. The gingival crevicular fluid was collected at T0 and T2. The levels of anxiety, catastrophizing, tooth sensitivity, and cytokine expression were also assessed. Statistical analysis was performed with the Fisher-Freeman-Halton, chi-squared, Spearman's correlation, and dependent and independent t tests (α=5%). Pain intensity was higher at T2 than at T1, in both groups (P<.05). An association was established (P<.05) between pain intensity at T1 and catastrophizing, and at T2 with anxiety and catastrophizing. Within-group differences in cytokine expression were found between T0 and T2. There was no correlation between cytokine expression and pain levels, anxiety, catastrophizing, and sensitivity at T2. Tooth separation produced variable pain levels, which were influenced by anxiety and catastrophizing, however, pain level was not correlated with increased cytokine expression.

Is There Still Time to Orthodontics in Elderly Patients? / Ainda há Tempo para a Ortodontia na Melhor Idade?

Life expectancy rate has increased in the past decades and a crescent number of elderly patients are searching for dental treatment aiming for aesthetic and functional rehabilitation. Geriatric Dentistry is a dental specialty which focuses on the elderly population dental care, specially aiming at preventive and healing care of patients with diseases or systemic and chronic conditions, associated to physiological, physical or psychological deficiencies. Other specialties in Dentistry, such as Orthodontics, have become important allies in this new challenge of the Dental profession. This study aimed at analyzing characteristics involved in orthodontic treatment when associated with gerontologic needs, considering relevant factors to an adequate application based on a case report. The treatment was planned integrating Periodontics, Orthodontics, Prosthodontics and Operative Dentistry practice, allowing the reestablishment of function and aesthetics harmonically. Orthodontic treatment represents a feasible procedure in Geriatric Dentistry, as long as applying light forces and respecting both the characteristics and limitations of these areas of treatment.(AU)

Com o aumento considerável da expectativa de vida da população, um crescente número de pacientes idosos tem procurado tratamento odontológico para reabilitação estética e/ou funcional. A Odontogeriatria, é a especialidade odontológica que enfatiza o cuidado bucal da população idosa, especificamente do atendimento preventivo e curativo de pacientes com doenças ou condições de caráter sistêmico e crônico, associadas a problemas fisiológicos, físicos ou psicológicos. Diversas especialidades odontológicas, dentre elas a Ortodontia, vêm se integrando com esta área odontológica. Este trabalho objetiva abordar as características do tratamento ortodôntico associado a uma atuação odontogeriátrica, considerando os fatores relevantes para a execução do tratamento ortodôntico nesses pacientes a partir do relato de um caso clínico. Planejou-se este caso de forma integrada, envolvendo Periodontia, Ortodontia, Prótese e Dentística Restauradora, que foram capazes de devolver à paciente função e estética. O tratamento ortodôntico representa uma intervenção viável na atuação odontogeriátrica, desde que realizado com forças suaves, considerando as limitações e respeitando as características inerentes a esta atuação. (AU)

Differential Maxillary Expander as an Alternative Device for Early Treatment of Posterior Crossbite: Case Report / Expansor Maxilar Diferencial como Dispositivo Alternativo Para o Tratamento Precoce da Mordida Cruzada Posterior: Relato de Caso

Rapid maxillary expansion (RME) is the protocol of choice for early treatment of transverse malocclusions and it is achieved with fixed expanders that produce heavy forces to achieve midpalatal suture opening. One third of patients with maxillary constriction have a greater transversal deficiency at the intercanine width than at the intermolar. The aim of this article is to present a protocol for early treatment of posterior crossbite with the use of the expander with differential opening (EDO) for RME. It is a new appliance to perform RME and its main advantage would be to allow the expansion individualization. EDO was proposed aiming to promote greater expansion on the anterior rather than on the posterior region. A 9 year-old female sought treatment. The interceptive treatment plan was based on using EDO for RME. The post-expansion orthopedic response showed an opening of 7.5 mm between the maxillary central incisors, at the level of the incisal edge. It was observed an opening of 4.8mm in the midpalatal suture. The opening at a distance of 10 mm and 20 mm from the crest to posterior at the midpalatal suture were 3.9mm and 2.8mm. The upper intercanine distance showed an increase of 9.31 mm. The upper intermolar distance had increased 8.04 mm. The upper arch perimeter showed a difference from 74.02 mm to 80.11 mm . And the upper arch length, from 29.83 mm to 31.56 mm. The posterior crossbite was 2 mm overcorrected. Early diagnosis and treatment of posterior crossbite has a very favorable prognosis. (AU)

A expansão rápida da maxila (ERM) é a técnica de escolha para o tratamento precoce das más oclusões transversais e é ativada com expansores fixos que produzem forças pesadas para possibilitar a abertura da sutura palatina mediana. Um terço dos pacientes com atresia maxilar apresenta uma maior deficiência transversal na região intercaninos do que na região intermolares. O objetivo desse artigo é apresentar um protocolo de tratamento precoce para a mordida cruzada posterior utilizando o expansor maxilar Diferencial (EMD) para realizar a ERM. EMD é um novo dispositivo que pode ser empregado para realização da ERM e sua principal vantagem seria permitir a individualização da expansão. EMD foi proposto para proporcionar maior expansão na região anterior do que na região posterior da maxila. Uma menina de 9 anos de idade buscou tratamento. O plano de tratamento interceptativo proposto foi ERM utilizando o dispositivo EMD. A resposta ortopédica pós expansão mostrou uma abertura de 7,5 mm entre os incisivos centrais superiores, ao nível da borda incisal. Foi observada uma abertura de 4,8 mm na sutura palatina mediana. A abertura a uma distância de 10 mm e 20 mm da crista para posterior na sutura palatina mediana foi de 3,9 mm e 2,8 mm. A distância intercaninos superior apresentou aumento de 9,31 mm. A distância intermolares superiores aumentou 8,04 mm. O perímetro do arco superior apresentou diferença de 74,02 mm para 80,11 mm. E o comprimento do arco superior, de 29,83 mm para 31,56 mm. A mordida cruzada posterior foi sobrecorrigida em 2 mm. O diagnóstico precoce e o tratamento da mordida cruzada posterior tem um prognóstico muito favorável. (AU)

Orthodontic Treatment in Adult Patients with Periodontal Commitment: Case Report / Tratamento Ortodôntico em Pacientes Adultos com Comprometimento Periodontal: Relato de Caso

Abstract There is an increasing demand for orthodontic treatment by adult patients in dental offices. Orthodontic treatment in adults has particular characteristics, because, in addition to not showing active growth, there are situations that demand interrelation with other areas of dentistry, such as, Periodontics, Dental Prosthesis, Restorative Dentistry and Implantology. The objective of this work was to describe a clinical case of an adult patient with periodontal involvement, establishing the main considerations to be taken in the orthodontic treatment of adult patients with periodontal involvement. The results obtained in the clinical case showed that it is possible to treat patients with periodontal involvement as long as some precautions are taken, such as strict hygiene control, in association with the specialty of periodontics, a reduced sequence of wires, in order to shorten treatment time, using low intensity forces, to minimize damage to periodontal tissues. The orthodontic treatment performed, gave the patient the desired smile functionality and aesthetics, prioritizing a strict hygiene control, the use of light forces, simplification in orthodontic movement, as well as the use of fixed and permanent restraints in areas of reduced periodontium. (AU)

Resumo É crescente a procura de tratamento ortodôntico por pacientes adultos nos consultórios odontológicos. O tratamento ortodôntico em adultos, apresenta características particulares, pois, além de não apresentar crescimento ativo, ocorrem situações que demandam a inter-relação com outras áreas da odontologia como a, Periodontia, Prótese dentária, Dentística Restauradora e Implantodontia. O objetivo desse trabalho foi descrever um caso clínico de paciente adulta comprometida periodontalmente, estabelecendo as principais considerações a serem tomadas no tratamento ortodôntico de pacientes adultos com comprometimento periodontal. Os resultados obtidos no caso clínico, demonstraram, que é possível tratar os pacientes com comprometimento periodontal desde que sejam tomados alguns cuidados, como controle restrito de higienização, em associação com a especialidade da periodontia, uma sequência reduzida de fios, com o intuito de abreviar o tempo de tratamento, utilizando forças de baixa intensidade, para minimizar danos aos tecidos periodontais. O tratamento ortodôntico realizado, devolveu a paciente a funcionalidade e a estética do sorriso almejada, priorizando um controle rígido de higienização, o uso de forças leves, a simplificação na movimentação ortodôntica, bem como o uso de contenções fixas e permanentes em áreas de periodonto reduzido. (AU)

Previsibilidade da expansão dentoalveolar em pacientes em dentadura mista com Invisalign First® / Dentoalveolar expansion predctability in mixed dentition patients with Invisalign First®

Resumo O objetivo da pesquisa foi avaliar a previsibilidade da expansão dentoalveolar do pacote Invisalign em pacientes com dentadura mista. Foram selecionados de maneira consecutiva 15 pacientes (9 meninos e 6 meninas) com média de idade de 7 anos e 10 meses com indicação de tratamento ortodôntico e necessidade de aumento transversal dentoalveolar do arco superior. Todos os pacientes foram tratados seguindo o mesmo protocolo de expansão, trocando os alinhadores a cada 7 dias. O tratamento seguiu até que o resultado desejado fosse alcançado. Os modelos digitais iniciais e finais foram exportados para o software Orthocad® (Align Technology, California, Estados Unidos da América) no qual as distâncias lineares inter primeiros molares permanentes, inter segundos molares decíduos, , inter primeiros molares decíduos e intercaninos foram medidas. A quantidade de expansão dentoalveolar planejada foi obtida no software ClinCheck, no qual o tratamento realizado para confecção dos alinhadores é elaborado e aprovado. O teste de normalidade Shapiro-Wilk foi realizado e o teste-t pareado e o teste de Wilcoxon foram utilizados para comparações pareadas. O nível de significância 5% (p>0,05) foi adotado para todos os testes. A maior quantidade de expansão foi observada na região dos primeiros molares decíduos (4,5mm), seguida pelos segundos molares decíduos (3,8mm), primeiros molares permanentes (3,4mm) e caninos decíduos (3,3mm). A maior previsibilidade ocorreu, respectivamente na região dos primeiros molares decíduos (99,5%), primeiros molares permanentes (98,9%), segundos molares decíduos (98.0%) e caninos decíduos (95,5%). Dessa forma se concluiu que o sistema Invisalign First é uma opção eficiente para expansão dentoalveolar em dentadura mista (AU)

Abstract The aim of the present research was to evaluate the predictability of dentoalveolar expansion with Invisalign package in patients with mixed dentition. Fifteen patients were consecutively selected (9 boys and 6 girls) with a mean age of 7 years and 10 months with indication for orthodontic treatment and need of upper arch transverse dentoalveolar expansion. All patients were treated following the same expansion protocol, changing aligners every 7 days. Treatment continued until the aimed result was achieved. The initial and final digital models were exported to Orthocad® software (Align Technology, California, United States of America) in which the linear intercanine distances, inter first deciduous molars, inter second deciduous molars and inter first permanent molars were measured. The amount of planned dentoalveolar expansion was obtained using the ClinCheck software, in which treatment for aligners manufacturing is elaborated and approved. The Shapiro-Wilk normality test was performed, and the paired t-test and the Wilcoxon test were used for paired comparisons. The significance level of 5% (p>0.05) was adopted for all tests. The greatest amount of expansion was observed in the region of the first deciduous molars (4.5mm), followed by the second deciduous molars (3.8mm), the first permanent molars (3.4mm) and deciduous canines (3.3mm). The greatest predictability occurred, respectively, in the region of the first deciduous molars (99.5%), the first permanent molars (98.9%), second deciduous molars (98.0%) and deciduous canines (95.5%). Thus, it was concluded that the Invisalign First system is an efficient option for dentoalveolar expansion in mixed dentition.(AU)

Immediate skeletal effects of rapid maxillary expansion at midpalatal suture opening with Differential, Hyrax and Haas expanders

ABSTRACT Objective: The aim of this study was to test the null hypothesis that there is no difference at the midpalatal suture opening after rapid maxillary expansion (RME) using Expander with Differential Opening (EDO), Hyrax-type and Haas-type expanders. Methods: Occlusal radiographs of 52 patients (19 males and 33 females; average age= 9.46?1.20 years) treated with RME were divided into three groups, according to the expander used: EDO (n=17), Hyrax-type (n=21) and Haas-type (n=14). The evaluated variables were: A) Distance between the maxillary central incisors at the incisal edge; B) Distance between the alveolar ridges at the midpalatal suture; C) Suture opening at 10-mm distance from the crest to posterior, at the midpalatal suture; D) Suture opening at 20-mm distance from the crest to posterior, at the midpalatal suture; and E) Suture opening at 30-mm distance from the crest to posterior, at the midpalatal suture. To assess the normality of variables, the Shapiro-Wilk test was performed. For intergroup comparison, ANOVA with a significance level of 5% was used. Results: At the region A, Hyrax-type (4.66 mm) and EDO (4.87 mm) groups presented larger openings than the Haas-type group (3.43 mm). In regions B and C, EDO showed a statistically significant greater opening than the Haas-type group. In region D, a smaller opening of the midpalatal suture was observed in the Haas-type group, compared to the Hyrax-type and EDO groups. Conclusions: EDO and Hyrax-type produced greater immediate skeletal effects, compared with Haas-type, but these differences were about 1 mm and might not be clinically significant.

RESUMO Objetivo: O objetivo do presente estudo foi testar a hipótese nula de que não existe diferença na abertura da sutura palatina mediana após a expansão rápida da maxila (ERM) usando os expansores Diferencial, tipo Hyrax e tipo Haas. Métodos: Radiografias oclusais de 52 pacientes (19 do sexo masculino e 33 do sexo feminino; idade média: 9,46 ? 1,20 anos) tratados com ERM foram divididas em três grupos, de acordo com o tipo de expansor usado: Diferencial (n = 17), tipo Hyrax (n = 21) e tipo Haas (n = 14). As variáveis avaliadas foram: A) distância entre os incisivos centrais superiores na borda incisal; B) distância entre os rebordos alveolares na sutura palatina mediana; C) abertura da sutura a 10 mm de distância da crista para posterior, na sutura palatina mediana; D) abertura da sutura a 20 mm da crista para posterior, na sutura palatina mediana; e E) abertura da sutura a 30 mm da crista para posterior, na sutura palatina mediana. Para verificar a normalidade das variáveis, utilizou-se o teste de Shapiro-Wilk. Para comparação intergrupos, usou-se a ANOVA com nível de significância de 5%. Resultados: Na região A, os grupos tipo Hyrax (4,66 mm) e Diferencial (4,87 mm) apresentaram uma abertura maior do que o grupo tipo Haas (3,43 mm). Nas regiões B e C, o Diferencial mostrou abertura significativamente maior do que o grupo tipo Haas. Na região D, uma abertura menor da sutura palatina mediana foi observada no grupo tipo Haas, comparado aos grupos tipo Hyrax e Diferencial. Conclusões: Os expansores Diferencial e tipo Hyrax produziram maiores efeitos esqueléticos imediatos, comparados ao tipo Haas, mas essas diferenças foram de aproximadamente 1 mm e podem não ser clinicamente significativas.

Differential Diagnosis of Skeletal Class II: Orthodontic-Surgical Approach with Surgery First / Diagnóstico Diferencial da Classe II esquelética: Abordagem Ortodôntico-Cirúrgica com Benefício Antecipado

Abstract Orthodontic-surgical treatment with the "Surgery First Approach" provides immediate facial aesthetic improvements and significantly reduces the patient's orthodontic treatment time, avoiding the transient worsening of the facial profile due to dental decompensation that occurs in surgical cases. Thus, this clinical case describes the retreatment of a 22-year-old female leukoderma patient, whose main complaint was related to the proclination of upper and lower incisors. The patient used a mio-relaxing plate for 30 days, which evidenced the skeletal mandibular deficiency and the ½ bilateral Class II malocclusion. Orthognathic surgery first approach associated with the extraction of the 4 premolars was chosen considering the patient's aesthetic demand. The use of a mio-relaxing plate in the diagnostic stage was essential for the real diagnosis of mandibular deficiency and the technique employed made it possible to conclude the treatment avoiding aesthetic commitment, with excellent results. (AU)

Resumo O tratamento ortodôntico-cirúrgico por meio do benefício antecipado proporciona melhorias estéticas faciais imediatas e reduz de maneira significativa o tempo de tratamento ortodôntico do paciente, evitando a piora transitória do perfil facial devido à descompensação dentária que ocorre em casos cirúrgicos. Assim, este caso clínico descreve o retratamento de uma paciente com 22 anos de idade, leucoderma, sexo feminino, que apresentava queixa principal relacionada à inclinação vestibular dos dentes anteriores. Após uso de placa miorrelaxante por 30 dias, verificou-se a presença de Classe II esquelética com deficiência mandibular e ½ Classe II dentária bilateral. Considerando a demanda estética da paciente, optou-se pela abordagem ortodôntico-cirúrgica com Benefício Antecipado associada à extração de 4 pré-molares para correção da inclinação dentária anterior. O uso da placa miorrelaxante foi fundamental para o diagnóstico real da deficiência mandibular e a técnica empregada possibilitou concluir o tratamento evitando o comprometimento estético pré-cirúrgico, com obtenção de excelentes resultados. (AU)

Stability of early anterior open bite treatment: a 2-year follow-up randomized clinical trial.

This 2-year-follow up study compared and evaluated the stability of early anterior open bite (AOB) treatment based on different appliances. Children from 7 to 10 years with Angle Class I, AOB larger than 1.0 mm and fully erupted maxillary and mandibular permanent central incisors were eligible. The initial sample was 99 patients distributed, by simple randomization, into four groups: BS (bonded spurs), CC (chincup), FPC (fixed palatal crib) and RPC (removable palatal crib). Cephalometric analysis was performed at baseline (T1), final (T2) and 2-year post-treatment (T3) by taking the overbite measurements as the main outcome. Blinding was possible to cephalometric analysis. At T3, with dropouts, there were 63 individuals, being BS (n=15; overbite 0.19 mm; 11.54 years; 10 female (F)/5 male (M)); CC (n=11; overbite -0.19 mm; 11.41 years; 8 F/3 M); FPC (n=21; overbite 1.23 mm; 11.44 years; 15 F/6 M) and; RPC (n=16; overbite 0.73 mm; 11.67 years; 6 F/10 M). Changes in dentoskeletal variables and breaking deleterious oral habits during the follow up were statically analyzed with p<.05. Mandibular skeletal linear measurements and vertical dental components have gradually increased with age, manly at pubertal growth spurt and at the establishment of permanent dentition after treatment. Incisor teeth extrusion had impact on AOB correction and stability in 4 groups, which recorded a 1.15 mm-improvement of overbite after treatment (T3-T2). The experimental appliances were effective with stable results, being FPC the device recorded the highest AOB correction and the lowest patient withdrawal rate.

Miniscrew insertion sites of infrazygomatic crest and mandibular buccal shelf in different vertical craniofacial patterns: A cone-beam computed tomography study.

OBJECTIVE: To identify optimal areas for the insertion of extra-alveolar miniscrews into the infrazygomatic crest (IZC) and mandibular buccal shelf (MBS), using cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) imaging in patients with different craniofacial patterns. METHODS: CBCT reconstructions of untreated individuals were used to evaluate the IZC and MBS areas. The participants were divided into three groups, based on the craniofacial pattern, namely, brachyfacial (n = 15; mean age, 23.3 years), mesofacial (n = 15; mean age, 19.24 years), and dolichofacial (n = 15; mean age, 17.79 years). In the IZC, the evaluated areas were at 11, 13, and 15 mm above the buccal cusp tips of the right and left first molars. In the MBS, the evaluated areas were at the projections of the first molars' distal roots and second molars' mesial and distal roots, at a 4- and 8-mm distance from the cementoenamel junction. Intergroup comparisons were performed with analysis of variance and the Tukey test. RESULTS: There was no statistically significant difference in the IZC bone thickness among the groups. For MBS bone availability, some comparisons revealed no difference; meanwhile, other comparisons revealed increased MBS bone thickness in the brachyfacial (first molars distal roots) and dolichofacial (second molars mesial and distal roots) patterns. CONCLUSIONS: There was no significant difference in the IZC bone thickness among the groups. The facial skeletal pattern may affect the availability of ideal bone thickness for the insertion of extra-alveolar miniscrews in the MBS region; however, this variability is unlikely to be clinically meaningful.

External apical root resorption 6 months after initiation of orthodontic treatment: A randomized clinical trial comparing fixed appliances and orthodontic aligners.

OBJECTIVE: To compare the magnitude of external apical root resorption (EARR) 6 months after starting orthodontic treatment using orthodontic aligners (OAs) and fixed appliances (FAs). METHODS: This parallel randomized clinical trial included 40 patients randomized into two groups: OA group (n = 20, 160 incisors) and FA group (n = 20, 160 incisors). For evaluation of the tooth length, periapical radiographs and standardized linear measurements of the maxillary and mandibular incisors were acquired before (T0) and 6 months after treatment initiation (T1). EARR was calculated through the difference in length between the two time points (T1-T0). Statistical comparisons were performed by means of using t-tests, chi-squared test and covariance analysis (a = 5%). RESULTS: Rounding of the root apex was observed in both groups; the resorption involved 2.88% of the root length, so 97.12% of the tooth length remained intact. Intragroup comparisons between the two time points revealed a significant difference, with (T1-T0) ranging from -0.52 to -0.88 mm in the FA group and from -0.52 to -0.85 mm in the OA group. In the intergroup comparisons, only tooth #21 presented a statistically significant difference (OA: -0.52 ± 0.57 mm, FA: -0.86 ± 0.60 mm); however, the overall differences between groups were not clinically relevant, ranging from 0.03 to 0.35 mm. CONCLUSIONS: OA and FA treatment resulted in a similar degree of EARR in the maxillary and mandibular incisors at 6 months after treatment initiation. However, the amount of resorption was small and does not impair tooth longevity.

Interdisciplinary Orthodontic Treatment to Reestablishment Smile Function and Aesthetics / Tratamento Ortodôntico Interdisciplinar Para o Reestabelecimento da Função e Estética do Sorriso

Extrusive tooth movements are an important resource in orthodontic treatment and allow the manipulation of teeth and periodontal tissues. They can be performed quickly or slowly, depending on the patient's need. Rapid extrusion is indicated for cases in need of prosthetic preparation or restoration, where the bone and gingival tissues are intact, such as horizontal and oblique fractures, coronary or external root resorption, iatrogenic perforations (trepanations) and the presence of subgingival caries. The aim of this study is to describe the treatment of a patient who had a coronary fracture of the right upper central incisor, with a limit located 1 mm above the level of the bone crest. Rapid orthodontic extrusion was performed, to restore biologic distances and allow the preparation for prosthesis. It started with partial differentiated bonding of a fixed orthodontic appliance to the upper arch, to allow for a 3mm orthodontic extrusion. At the end of the extrusion, periodontal surgery was performed to increase the clinical crown and endodontic treatment. After these procedures, the case was concluded with the fixed prosthesis installation. The realization of an integrated planning allowed the restoration of aesthetics, with preservation of the functional periodontal limits for the patient.(Au)

Os movimentos dentários extrusivos constituem um recurso importante no tratamento ortodôntico e permitem a manipulação dos dentes e dos tecidos periodontais. Eles podem ser realizados de forma rápida ou lenta, dependendo da necessidade do paciente. A extrusão rápida está indicada para casos com necessidade de preparo protético ou restauração, onde os tecidos ósseo e gengival encontram-se íntegros, tais como fraturas horizontais e oblíquas, reabsorções coronárias ou radiculares externas, perfurações iatrogências (trepanações) e presença de cárie subgengival. O objetivo deste trabalho é descrever o tratamento de uma paciente que apresentava fratura coronária do incisivo central superior direito, com limite localizado 1mm acima do nível da crista óssea. Realizou se extrusão ortodôntica rápida, com a finalidade de restabelecer as distâncias biológicas e permitir o preparo para prótese. Iniciou-se com colagem diferenciada parcial de aparelho ortodôntico fixo no arco superior, para permitir a extrusão ortodôntica de 3mm. Ao término da extrusão, realizou-se cirurgia periodontal para aumento da coroa clínica e tratamento endodôntico. Após esses procedimentos, o caso foi finalizado com a instalação da prótese fixa. A realização de um planejamento integrado permitiu o restabelecimento da estética, com preservação dos limites periodontais funcionais para a paciente. (Au)

Stability of early anterior open bite treatment: a 2-year follow-up randomized clinical trial

Abstract This 2-year-follow up study compared and evaluated the stability of early anterior open bite (AOB) treatment based on different appliances. Children from 7 to 10 years with Angle Class I, AOB larger than 1.0 mm and fully erupted maxillary and mandibular permanent central incisors were eligible. The initial sample was 99 patients distributed, by simple randomization, into four groups: BS (bonded spurs), CC (chincup), FPC (fixed palatal crib) and RPC (removable palatal crib). Cephalometric analysis was performed at baseline (T1), final (T2) and 2-year post-treatment (T3) by taking the overbite measurements as the main outcome. Blinding was possible to cephalometric analysis. At T3, with dropouts, there were 63 individuals, being BS (n=15; overbite 0.19 mm; 11.54 years; 10 female (F)/5 male (M)); CC (n=11; overbite -0.19 mm; 11.41 years; 8 F/3 M); FPC (n=21; overbite 1.23 mm; 11.44 years; 15 F/6 M) and; RPC (n=16; overbite 0.73 mm; 11.67 years; 6 F/10 M). Changes in dentoskeletal variables and breaking deleterious oral habits during the follow up were statically analyzed with p<.05. Mandibular skeletal linear measurements and vertical dental components have gradually increased with age, manly at pubertal growth spurt and at the establishment of permanent dentition after treatment. Incisor teeth extrusion had impact on AOB correction and stability in 4 groups, which recorded a 1.15 mm-improvement of overbite after treatment (T3-T2). The experimental appliances were effective with stable results, being FPC the device recorded the highest AOB correction and the lowest patient withdrawal rate.

Resumo Os objetivos do presente estudo foram comparar e avaliar a estabilidade do tratamento precoce da mordida aberta anterior (MAA) com diferentes dispositivos. A amostra inicial foi composta por 99 pacientes randomizados em quatro grupos experimentais: BS - esporões colados; CC - mentoneira; FPC - grade palatina fixa; RPC - grade palatina removível. Análise cefalométrica foi realizada para avaliar os dados do período inicial (T1), final do tratamento (T2) e 2 anos após tratamento (T3), sendo a variável overbite o desfecho principal. Em T3, após perdas de seguimento, haviam 63 indivíduos, sendo BS (n=15; overbite 0.19 mm; 11.54 anos; 10 Feminino (F)/5 Masculino (M)); CC (n=11; overbite -0.19 mm; 11.41 anos; 8 F/3 M); FPC (n=21; overbite 1.23 mm; 11.44 anos; 15 F/6 M) e; RPC (n=16; overbite 0.73 mm; 11.67 anos; 6 F/10 M). Comparações das alterações nas variáveis dentoesqueléticas e abandono de hábitos bucais deletérios durante o tempo de acompanhamento foram estatisticamente analisados com p<.05. Medidas esqueléticas lineares mandibulares e componentes verticais aumentaram gradualmente com a idade, principalmente com o surto de crescimento puberal e estabelecimento da dentição permanente no pós-tratamento. O overbite foi significantemente melhorado durante o tratamento, permanecendo estável com alterações positivas. A extrusão dos incisivos impactou na correção da MAA e estabilidade nos 4 grupos, que registraram uma melhora de 1.15 mm no pós-tratamento (T3-T2). Com suas limitações, todos dispositivos experimentais foram efetivos e mostraram resultados estáveis no tratamento precoce da MAA, sendo que a FPC apresentou a maior correção da MAA e o menor índice de desistência.

Effects of orthodontic treatment with aligners and fixed appliances on speech.

OBJECTIVES: To evaluate effects of orthodontic treatment with aligners and conventional fixed appliances on production of speech. MATERIALS AND METHODS: This was a parallel, randomized clinical trial. Patients with Angle Class I malocclusion, moderate crowding, and no speech impairment were randomly allocated to two groups: patients with orthodontic aligners (OAs; n = 20; mean age = 23.60 ± 5.65 years) and those with conventional fixed appliances (n = 20; mean age = 20.56 ± 4.51 years) and treated at the University of North Parana's clinic in Londrina, Brazil. Evaluation of speech production was performed semiobjectively by a speech therapist (myofunctional orofacial examination) and subjectively (self-assessment) at five time points: baseline, immediately after insertion of appliances, and subsequently at 3, 30, and 180 days after insertion. For intergroup comparison, independent t, χ2, Fisher exact, and Mann-Whitney tests were used; for intragroup comparison, the Friedman test was applied (α = 5%). RESULTS: In the semiobjective evaluation, patients with OAs exhibited a change in production of speech production, compared with patients with fixed appliances, immediately and 3 days after insertion of appliances (P < .001). Thirty days after insertion, the groups were similar (P = .487), an outcome that was unchanged at 180 days. However, in the self-assessments, patients in both groups reported significant speech difficulties immediately and 3 days after insertion of appliances, but such impairment was no longer perceived at 30 days or 180 days. CONCLUSIONS: Although the speech therapist identified changes in speech production at the start of treatment in the OA group only, patient self-assessments demonstrated that orthodontic treatment, regardless of the type of appliance used, interfered with their perception of speech.