ABSTRACT
OBJECTIVE: To assess volume and surface of the mandibular condyle on cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) scans by comparing Class I, II, and III malocclusions. METHODS: CBCT scans of 55 patients were assessed to measure ANB angle, condyle volume, and surface by using VistaDent software. The values were compared between the different skeletal malocclusions and correlated to gender and sides. Kruskal-Wallis test was used for comparison of malocclusions and Mann-Whitney test and Wilcoxon test for comparisons of genders and sides. Statistical significance was defined as p < 0.05. RESULTS: There were no significant differences in volume (p = 0.588) and surface (p = 0.830) between the malocclusion classes. The comparison between sides showed a statistically significant difference for surface (p = 0.038). CONCLUSION: Condylar volume and surface evaluated on CBCT scans showed no statistically different values for Class I, II, and III malocclusions.
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Malocclusion, Angle Class II , Malocclusion , Spiral Cone-Beam Computed Tomography , Humans , Female , Male , Malocclusion/diagnostic imaging , Mandibular Condyle/diagnostic imaging , Cone-Beam Computed Tomography/methods , Cephalometry/methods , Imaging, Three-Dimensional/methodsABSTRACT
Resumo O número de pacientes adultos que buscam o tratamento ortodôntico tem aumentado e essa mudança no cenário da Ortodontia tem exigido dos profissionais o emprego de aparelhos estéticos que proporcionem a correção das más oclusões por meio de abordagens simplificadas, eficientes e de maior conforto. Assim sendo, este artigo tem como objetivo apresentar uma técnica alternativa que pode ser empregada pelos profissionais na correção de más oclusões simples e na resolução de recidivas de apinhamento dentário na região anterior do arco. O artigo descreve a confecção passo a passo do sistema Aligner Tubes que é constituído por tubos metálicos colados às faces vestibulares dos elementos dentários anteriores e na sequência ilustra a aplicabilidade desse método com a exemplificação de relato de um caso clínico. Conclui-se que é um sistema simplificado, estético e de baixo custo que possibilita a correção dos problemas simples, em tempo relativamente curto e com resultados satisfatórios.(AU)
Abstract The number of adult patients searching for orthodontic treatment has increased and this change in the Orthodontic routine has required from professionals the use of aesthetic devices that provide malocclusions correction through simplified, efficient, and more comfortable approaches. Therefore, this article aims to present an alternative technique that can be used by professionals in the correction of minor malocclusions and in the resolution of dental crowding recurrences in the anterior region of the arch. This article describes the step-by-step preparation of the Aligner Tubes system, which consists of metallic tubes bonded to the buccal surfaces of the anterior teeth and then illustrates the applicability of this method with one clinical case report example. It is concluded that it is a simplified, aesthetic, and low cost system that allows the correction of simple problems in a relatively short time and with satisfactory results.(AU)
