Efficacy of photobiomodulation in the treatment of oral mucositis in patients undergoing antineoplastic therapy: systematic review and meta-analysis.

PURPOSE: To evaluate the effectiveness of photobiomodulation in the treatment of oral mucositis. METHODS: Systematic review and meta-analysis encompassing in the electronic databases: LILACS, MEDLINE, EMBASE, COCHRANE, SCOPUS, WEB OF SCIENCE, and CINAHL and in http://clinicaltrials.gov . Eligibility criteria were randomized, non-randomized, and observational studies that used photobiomodulation for the treatment of oral mucositis. The endpoints were reduction in the severity of oral mucositis, duration of lesions, and pain reduction. For data analysis, the Review Manager 5.4 program was used. RESULTS: A total of 316 studies were identified, 297 in the electronic databases and 19 in http://clinicaltrials.gov . After removing duplicates, 260 studies were selected for title and abstract reading, of which 223 were excluded. A total of 37 studies were chosen for full reading, of which 6 were included in the review, totaling 299 patients. The treatment used was photobiomodulation. The patients were divided into two groups: the laser group used only photobiomodulation or associated with other therapies, and the control group did not use photobiomodulation. For the endpoint reduction in the severity of oral mucositis (OM), the chance of reduction of the OM was greater in the laser group as compared to the control group. For the endpoints duration of OM lesions and pain reduction, it was not possible to carry out a meta-analysis due to the high heterogeneity between studies. In the interpretation of the meta-analysis, the reduction in the severity of oral mucositis was greater in the group that received photobiomodulation. CONCLUSION: Photobiomodulation was effective in the treatment of oral mucositis.

Invasive procedures in the oral cavity of individuals with Bernard-Soulier syndrome: An integrative review.

AIM: Bernard-Soulier syndrome (BSS) is an inherited bleeding disorder characterized by macroplatelets and thrombocytopenia, prolonged bleeding time, and a prevalence of less than 1 in 1,000,000. In view of the recognition of the risk of bleeding and the management of daily surgical practice in these patients, adequate strategies are necessary to provide the safest care. This article aims to perform an integrative review of the literature on the management of invasive procedures in the oral cavity of individuals with BSS. METHOD: The PubMed/Medline and LILACS databases were searched using Boolean operators related to BSS, bleeding disorders, and oral care. RESULTS: As a result, only five articles with the main theme were included: one letter to the editor and four case reports, described chronologically as to date of publication, classification of the article, and medical/odontological measures taken. CONCLUSION: We conclude with this review the need for adequate knowledge of surgeons regarding coagulation disorders and the need to discuss and plan procedures with the hematology team, as well as the importance of the notion of management of possible complications resulting from invasive treatments in the oral cavity of patients with BSS.

Cirurgia Guiada para Instalação de Implantes em Paciente Submetido à Radioterapia em Região de Cabeça e Pescoço / Guided Surgery for Implant Surgery in a Patient Undergoing Radiotherapy in Head and Neck Region / Cirugía Guiada para la Colocación de Implantes en Pacientes Sometidos a Radioterapia en la Región de la Cabeza y el Cuello

Introdução: O uso dos implantes osseointegrados para reabilitação de pacientes com dificuldade de adaptação de próteses convencionais mostra-se mais frequente a cada dia. Um grande grupo candidato à reabilitação com essa modalidade são os pacientes tratados para as neoplasias de cabeça e pescoço (CP). A irradiação na região de CP pode ser limitante para a instalação de implantes, porém a literatura apresenta evidências de técnicas e planejamentos favoráveis ao procedimento nesse grupo de pacientes. As técnicas menos traumáticas para intervenções na cavidade oral devem ser avaliadas, e os guias cirúrgicos para colocação de implantes podem ser aliados nesses procedimentos. Relato do caso: Paciente do sexo feminino, 64 anos, tratada com cirurgia, quimioterapia e radioterapia em cavidade oral para um carcinoma espinocelular (CEC) em língua e, em um segundo momento, diagnosticada e tratada com cirurgia para CEC em região de rebordo alveolar maxilar esquerdo por meio de hemipalatecmia, necessitava de reabilitação com implantes osseointegrados na região onde havia sido tratada com radiação primariamente. Realizou-se a cirurgia de colocação dos implantes com a tecnologia guiada para acarretar o mínimo trauma às estruturas bucais. Conclusão: O procedimento cirúrgico foi executado com sucesso. Atualmente, aguarda-se o período de osseointegração para a posterior reabilitação protética

Introduction: The use of osseointegrated implants for the rehabilitation of patients with difficulty fitting conventional prostheses is becoming more frequent every day. A great eligible group for rehabilitation with this modality are patients treated for head and neck cancer (HNC). Irradiation in the region of HN may be limiting for implants, but there are evidences in the literature of techniques and planning favorable to the procedure in this group of patients. Less traumatic techniques for interventions in the oral cavity should be evaluated, and surgical guides for implant placement may be allies in these procedures. Case report: A 64-year-old female patient, treated with surgery, chemotherapy and radiotherapy in the oral cavity for a squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) in the tongue and, in a second moment, diagnosed and treated with surgery for SCC in the region of the left maxillary alveolar ridge by means of hemipalatectomy, needed rehabilitation with osseointegrated implants in the region where she had been primarily treated with radiation. The implant placement surgery was then planned and performed using guided technology so that minimal trauma to the oral structures could occur. Conclusion: The surgical procedure was successfully performed, and the patient is now waiting for the osseointegration period for posterior prosthetic rehabilitation

Introducción: El uso de implantes osteointegrados para la rehabilitación de pacientes con dificultades de adaptación de las prótesis convencionales es cada vez más frecuente. Un gran grupo de candidatos a la rehabilitación con esta modalidad son los pacientes tratados por neoplasias de cabeza y cuello (CC). La irradiación en la región del CC puede ser limitante para la instalación del implante, sin embargo, la literatura presenta evidencias de técnicas y planificación favorables al procedimiento en este grupo de pacientes. Deben evaluarse técnicas menos traumáticas para las intervenciones en la cavidad oral, y las guías quirúrgicas para la colocación de implantes pueden ser un aliado en estos procedimientos. Caso clínico: Paciente de 64 años, mujer, tratada con cirugía, quimioterapia y radioterapia en la cavidad oral por un carcinoma de células escamosas (CCE) en la lengua y en un segundo momento diagnosticada y tratada con cirugía por CCE en la región de la cresta alveolar maxilar izquierda mediante hemipalatectomía, necesitó rehabilitación con implantes osteointegrados en la región donde había sido tratada principalmente con radiación. La cirugía de colocación de implantes se realizó con tecnología guiada para causar el menor traumatismo en las estructuras orales. Conclusión: La intervención quirúrgica se llevó a cabo con éxito. Actualmente se espera el periodo de osteointegración para la posterior rehabilitación protésica

Condylar positioning in orthognathic surgery: a cone beam computed tomography-based in vitro analysis of a positioning method

Aim: Orthognathic surgery aims to correct facial skeletal deformities and the correct condylar positioning is very important for stable results. The aim of the present study was to verify the occurrence of changes in the postoperative condylar positioning in artificial skulls with a skeletal Class II maxillomandibular relationship submitted to bilateral sagittal split osteotomy when the method of cephalometric data transfer was used. Methods: Ten skeletal Angle class II polyurethane skulls were used with metallic markers in the articular surfaces of the temporomandibular joint and mandibular condyles. The skulls were submitted to preoperative and postoperative cone beam computed tomography before and after the bilateral sagittal split osteotomy. To verify the condylar positioning, measurements between the distances of the markers at the temporal bones and mandibular condyles were taken in the coronal and sagittal views by the DISTANCE tool of the iCat Vision software. All measurements were obtained by one examiner in the preoperative and postoperative CBCTs, tabulated and submitted to statistical analysis by the Wilcoxon test with a level of significance of 5% (p<0,05). After 15 days of the completion of the first data collection, all measurements were redone to determine the random and systematic error by the Intraclass Correlation Coefficient. Results: With the exception of the average of the lateral-medial distance (from the measurements between the medium left markers only), the averages of the anterior-posterior distances (only in the left posterior and lateral right markers) and the vertical average (only in the central markers) showed no statistically significant differences between the preoperative and postoperative distances of the metallic markers. Conclusion: Even when using the method of cephalometric data transfer, variation of the condylar positioning occurred between the preoperative and postoperative periods. This variation occurred only in a few points of the mandibular condyles

Immediate Dental Implant Placement After Removal of Complex Odontoma.

The aim of the authors was to report a clinical case about immediate implant placement after the removal of complex odontoma. A 35-year-old female patient presented to private service complaining about absence of lower right first premolar. The computed tomographic showed radiopaque attenuation, surrounded by a narrow radiolucency in the area of dental absence, suggesting a mineralized lesion. The surgical removal of lesion was performed by intraoral access with general anesthesia and the implant of 3.75 × 10 mm (Neodent) was placed with the aid of a surgical guide, following the drill sequence established by the manufacturer. No complications were observed after 1 year with the prosthetic rehabilitation.

Análise da distribuição das tensões em maxila submetida à expansão cirurgicamente assistida com aparelho ósseo-suportado / Analysis of the distribution of maxillary stresses submitted to surgically assisted maxillary expansion with a bone-supported device

A expansão de maxila cirurgicamente assistida (EMCA) é a modalidade de tratamento que tem como objetivo romper as regiões de reforço maxilar permitindo seu movimento expansivo gradativamente. Tal movimento pode ser realizado às custas de aparelhos dento-suportado, dento-muco-suportado, implanto-suportados ou ósseo-suportado. Os efeitos produzidos pelo tratamento vão desde alterações esqueléticas (aumento da base, cavidade e do espaço aéreo nasais) até inclinações dentárias (principalmente nos dentes de suporte do aparelho expansor), dentre outras. O objetivo desta pesquisa foi avaliar, por meio do Método de Elementos Finitos (MEF), a distribuição das tensões produzidas pela EMCA nas estruturas maxilares utilizando-se aparelho expansor ósseo-suportado. Material e métodos: Foi confeccionado um modelo tridimensional de maxila para simulação da EMCA com osteotomia tipo LeFort I descendente sem degrau, com disjunção pterigomaxilar utilizando um modelo de aparelho ósseo-suportado para o teste com a simulação de abertura de 1mm. Os resultados mostraram maior abertura da maxila na região anterior de incisivos a pré-molar (1 mm) e em menor quantidade (0,6mm) na região de molares. A tensão máxima principal (TMXP) mostrou a concentração de tensões principalmente em toda face palatina da maxila de pré-molar ao túber maxilar. Pela face lateral, ficou mais evidente a TMXP nas região de osso alveolar posterior ao pré-molar, molares e túber, assim como na região de pilar zigomático acima da osteotomia. Pelo plano transversal foi possível observar a transmissão de tensões ao longo das estruturas ósseas mostrando pouca dissipação para as raízes do molar. Enquanto que as forças de compressão (Tensão Mínima Principal), evidenciadas pela tensão mínima principal, se manifestaram nas áreas de pilar zigomático e adjacentes as osteotomias, assim como na áreas de contato do apoio do aparelho com o osso palatino. Tensões de tração e compressão também foram evidenciadas na região de processo pterigoide. A análise de tensão de Von Mises mostrou que a parte que mais sofre estresse é a haste que liga o módulo do aparelho com a plataforma de apoio. Conclusão: Houve maior abertura da maxila na região anterior e as tensões resultantes de forças transmitidas ao osso alveolar dos dentes adjacentes ao aparelho, parecem não ser suficientes para deslocar os dentes.(AU)

Surgically assisted maxillary expansion (SARME) is the modality of treatment that aims to weaken the points of maxillary reinforcement allowing its gradual expansion. Such movement can be performed at the expense of dento-supported, dento-muco-supported, implanto-supported or bony-backed devices. The effects produced by the treatment range from skeletal changes (increase of nasal base, cavity and nasal air space) to dental inclinations (mainly in the supporting teeth of the expander apparatus), among others. The objective of the present research was to evaluate the distribution of stress produced by SARME in the maxillary structures using the bone-supported expander apparatus by the Finite Element Method (FEM). Material and methods: A three-dimensional hemi-maxilla model was simulated for SARME with a non-step descending LeFort I osteotomy with pterygomaxillary disjunction using a bone-supported device model for the 1mm aperture simulation test. The results showed a greater opening of the maxilla in the anterior region of the incisors to the premolar (1 mm) and smaller (0.6 mm) in the molar region. The principal maximal stress (TMXP) showed the concentration of the tension forces mainly in all the palatine face of the pre-molar maxilla to the maxillary tuft. Due to the lateral aspect, the TMXP was more evident in the posterior alveolar bone region, the molars and tuber, as well as in the epilating zygomatic region above the osteotomy. From the transversal plane, it was possible to observe the transmission of stress along the bony structures showing little dissipation for the roots of the molar. Meanwhile, the forces of compression (Principal Minimum Tension) evidenced by the principal minimal stress, were manifested in the areas of the zygomatic pillar adjacent to the osteotomies, as well as in the areas of contact of the support of the apparatus with the palatine bone. Tension and compression forces were also evidenced in the pterygoid process region. Von Mises' stress analysis showed that the most stressed part is the rod connecting the device module to the support platform. Conclusion: There was a greater opening of the maxilla in the anterior region and the resulting forces of tension transmitted to the alveolar bone of the teeth adjacent to the appliance did not seem to be sufficient to displace the teeth.(AU)

Estudo comparativo da distorção radiográfica de implantes osseointegráveis radiografados pela técnica periapical da bissetriz / Comparative study of radiographic distortion of osseointegrated implants radiographed by bisecting-angle periapical technique

Objetivou-se verificar a ocorrência de distorção em imagens obtidas por meio de radiografias periapicais pela técnica da bissetriz. Foram utilizadas 64 radiografias periapicais, padronizadas e digitalizadas, obtidas pela técnica periapical da bissetriz de pacientes submetidos à colocação de implantes. Após a obtenção das imagens, os implantes foram mensurados pelo método de medida digital por meio do programa ImageJ, em seu comprimento e em 3 medidas transversais ao longo de seu eixo. Os dados foram tabulados e analisados estatisticamente pelo teste T pareado. Evidenciou-se distorção de ampliação nas imagens obtidas, sendo maior na arcada superior do que na inferior. As maiores ampliações foram observadas no comprimento do implante, seguido pelo diâmetro da plataforma, diâmetro do corpo e diâmetro apical, respectivamente. Concluiu-se que há distorção importante nas imagens radiográficas obtidas pela técnica periapical da bissetriz, devendo existir o devido cuidado com tal técnica, já que essa discrepância de medida afeta o planejamento, o que pode ocasionar lesão de estruturas anatômicas importantes ou gerar engano na quantidade de possíveis perdas ósseas verticais e horizontais após a instalação do implante (AU).

This study aimed to verify the occurrence of distortion in images obtained by bisecting-angle periapical radiography. We used 64 periapical radiographs, standardized and digitalized, obtained by bisecting-angle periapical technique of patients undergoing implants insertion. After images obtainment, the implants were measured by digital measurement method through ImageJ program, in length and in three cross-cuting measures along its axis. The data were organized and statistically analyzed by paired T test. It was shown distortion of magnification in obtained images, being higher in superior arcade than in inferior. The higher magnifications were observed in length of the implant, followed by the platform diameter, body diameter, and apical diameter, respectively. It was concluded that the significant distortion in the radiographic images was taken by the bisecting-angle periapical technique and there should be proper care of such technique, since this discrepancy of measure affects the planning, which can cause injury to anatomical structures or generate major mistake in the amount of possible vertical and horizontal bone loss after installation of the implant (AU).

Comparative dimensional tomographic study of the mandibular condyle of individuals with transverse maxillary deficiency

Transverse maxillary deficiency is characterized by posterior uni or bilateral crossbite, crowded and rotated teeth, as well as high palate. Its treatment in adult individuals is surgically assisted rapid palatal expansion. The aim of this study was to verify the occurrence of dimensional alterations in the mandibular condyles of patients with TMD submitted to surgically assisted maxillary expansion. Measurements of the mandibular condyles using the DISTANCE tool in cone beam computed tomography iCat software were performed. The values obtained were submitted to statistical analysis by the paired t-test and the results showed statistically significant dimensional reduction in the axial posterior-anterior lateral (-0.74mm), axial posterior-anterior lateral left (-0.90mm) and coronal medium right (-1.24mm) dimensions. The coronal inferior (1.13mm), coronal inferior left (1.78mm) and coronal superior-inferior right (0.76mm) measurements showed statistically significant dimensional increase. The results allowed us to conclude that dimensional alterations occurred in the mandibular condyles in individuals with maxillary transversal deficiency that underwent surgically assisted rapid palatal expansion (SAPE), which can be understood by remodeling, since they are characterized by dimensional increase or reduction, depending on the location where the measurement was performed (AU)

Evaluation of opening pattern and bone neoformation at median palatal suture area in patients submitted to surgically assisted rapid maxillary expansion (SARME) through cone beam computed tomography.

Surgically assisted rapid maxillary expansion (SARME) is the treatment of choice to adult patients even with severe transversal maxillary discrepancies. However, the adequate retention period to achieve the bone remodeling, thus assuring treatment stability, is controversial.Objective To evaluate the opening pattern and bone neoformation process at the midpalatal suture in patients submitted to surgically assisted (SARME) through cone beam computed tomography (CBCT).Material and Methods Fourteen patients were submitted to SARME through subtotal Le Fort I osteotomy. Both the opening pattern and the mean bone density at midpalatal suture area to evaluate bone formation were assessed pre- and post-operatively (15, 60 and 180 days) through CBCT.Results Type I opening pattern (from anterior to posterior nasal spine) occurred in 12 subjects while type II opening pattern (from anterior nasal spine to transverse palatine suture) occurred in 2 individuals. The 180-day postoperative mean (PO 180) of bone density value was 49.9% of the preoperative mean (Pre) value.Conclusions The opening pattern of midpalatal suture is more related to patients' age (23.9 years in type I and 33.5 years in type II) and surgical technique. It was not possible to observe complete bone formation at midpalatal suture area at the ending of the retention period studied (180 days).

Evaluation of opening pattern and bone neoformation at median palatal suture area in patients submitted to surgically assisted rapid maxillary expansion (SARME) through cone beam computed tomography

AbstractSurgically assisted rapid maxillary expansion (SARME) is the treatment of choice to adult patients even with severe transversal maxillary discrepancies. However, the adequate retention period to achieve the bone remodeling, thus assuring treatment stability, is controversial.Objective To evaluate the opening pattern and bone neoformation process at the midpalatal suture in patients submitted to surgically assisted (SARME) through cone beam computed tomography (CBCT).Material and Methods Fourteen patients were submitted to SARME through subtotal Le Fort I osteotomy. Both the opening pattern and the mean bone density at midpalatal suture area to evaluate bone formation were assessed pre- and post-operatively (15, 60 and 180 days) through CBCT.Results Type I opening pattern (from anterior to posterior nasal spine) occurred in 12 subjects while type II opening pattern (from anterior nasal spine to transverse palatine suture) occurred in 2 individuals. The 180-day postoperative mean (PO 180) of bone density value was 49.9% of the preoperative mean (Pre) value.Conclusions The opening pattern of midpalatal suture is more related to patients’ age (23.9 years in type I and 33.5 years in type II) and surgical technique. It was not possible to observe complete bone formation at midpalatal suture area at the ending of the retention period studied (180 days).

Influência da sequência técnica do sistema K3 Endo na segurança e rapidez do preparo de canais curvos simulados / Influence of the sequence technique of K3 Endodontic system on the safety and speed of the preparation of simulated curved canals

O objetivo do presente trabalho foi comparar duas sequências diferentes na rapidez e segurança no preparo de canais curvos simulados. Foram empregados 30 blocos de acrílico com canais simulados que foram divididos em Grupo 1 – La Axxess 20 e 35/.06 25/.06, 20/.06, 25/.04 e 20/.04 e Grupo 2 – K3 Universal (VTVT) – 25/.10, 25/.08, 35/.06, 30/.04, 25/.06 e 20/.04. No preparo de todos os blocos empregou-se a velocidade de 250 rpm e torque de 1.4N/cm. Foram confeccionados dois pontos externos de amálgama para mensuração do desvio e adotou-se 17 mm como comprimento de trabalho. No Grupo 1, dilatou- -se até o instrumento 25/.04, enquanto que no Grupo 2 até o 25/.06, e cronometrou-se o tempo de preparo de cada bloco. Na análise do desvio, radiografias com lima k 15 (antes) e K 25 (depois) foram realizadas e digitalizadas, medindo-se o ângulo antes e depois no programa Digora for Windows 1.51. Os dados foram comparados pelo teste T-Student e Mann-Whitney. Os resultados mostraram que em ambas as técnicas não ocorreram diferenças significantes entre o ângulo antes e depois e que não ocorreu diferença significante entre os desvios médios do Grupo 1 (0,130) e do Grupo 2 (1,330). No tempo de preparo, o Grupo 1 foi significantemente mais rápido que o Grupo 2. No Grupo 1, ocorreu a fratura de 1 instrumento, enquanto que no Grupo 2 ocorrerem duas fraturas. Concluiu-se que ambas as técnicas são seguras para o preparo de canais simulados curvos, sendo que no Grupo 1 o tempo de preparo é menor

The objective of this paper was to compare two different sequences of simulated curved canals preparation regarding speed and safety. Thirty acrylic blocks with simulated curved canals were divided into Group 1 – La Axxess 20 and 35/.06, 25/.06, 20/.06, 25/.04 and 20/.04 and Group 2 – K3 Universal (VTVT) – 25/.10, 25/.08, 35/.06, 30/.04, 25/.06 and 20/.04. At the preparation of the blocks it was applieda 250 rpm speed and torque of 1.4N/cm. Two external points of amalgamwere made to assist the measurement of the deviation and the stipulated work length was 17mm. The instrument dilatation reached 25/.04 at Group 1 and 25/.06 at Group 2, and the preparation time of each block was registered. For the deviation analysis two radiographs, an initial with K-file 15 and a final with K-file 25 were obtained and digitalized, measuring the initial and final deviation using the softwareDigora for Windows 1.51. Data were compared statistically by T-Student test and Mann-Whitney test. The results showed that,for both techniques,there were no significant differences between initial and final angle, neither between average deviation at Group 1 (0.130) and Group 2 (1.330). Regarding preparation time, Group 1 was significantly quicker than Group 2. The breakage of one instrument occurred at Group 1 and two breakages at occurred at Group 2. It was concluded that both the techniques are safe to prepare simulated curved canals and at Group 1 the preparation was faster

Complicações após expansão de maxila cirurgicamente assistida / Complications following surgically assisted maxillary expansion

Introdução: O tratamento da deficiência transversal de maxila, em adultos, exige a expansão de maxila cirurgicamente assistida. Diversas técnicas cirúrgicas são conhecidas para a realização desse procedimento, porém estas relacionam-se com complicações. Objetivo: Avaliar a incidência de complicações associadas ao procedimento de expansão de maxila cirurgicamente assistida. Material e Método: Trinta e três indivíduos com deficiência transversal de maxila foram submetidos ao procedimento de expansão pela técnica da osteotomia Le Fort I subtotal com degrau no pilar zigomático-maxilar, disjunção ptérigo-maxilar e osteotomia da sutura intermaxilar. Durante os períodos trans e pós-operatório, as complicações relacionadas ao procedimento e as distâncias interdentais foram registradas. Resultado: Doze homens e 21 mulheres, com idade média de 24,64 anos, submeteram-se ao procedimento. As mensurações das distâncias interdentais evidenciaram aumento das mesmas entre os períodos pré-operatório e pós-operatório de 2 meses. As complicações prevalentes foram sinusite (6%) e deslocamento associado à inclinação dental (6%). Conclusão: A expansão de maxila cirurgicamente assistida é um procedimento eficaz e de baixa morbidade para o tratamento da deficiência transversal de maxila em indivíduos adultos.

Introduction: The treatment of adult transverse maxillary deficiency is the surgically assisted maxillary expansion. Several surgical techniques have been described for this and complications have been related to these procedures. Objective: the aim of this study was evaluate the incidence of complications associated with surgically assisted maxillary expansion. Material and Method: 33 individuals undergone surgically assisted maxillary expansion by subtotal Le Fort I osteotomy with a step in the zygomatic-maxillary buttress and associated to pterigomaxillary disjunction and osteotomy of intermaxillary suture. Operative complications, post-operative complications and the distance between the upper teeth were recorded. Result: 12 men and 21 women with an average age of 24.64 years undergone the procedure. The interdental distances increased from preoperative to 2 months post-operative time. The prevalent complications were sinusitis (6%) and teeth displacement and inclination (6%). Conclusion: Surgically assisted maxillary expansion is an effective and low morbidity procedure to treat transverse maxillary deficiency in adults.

Avaliação por meio de tomografia computadorizada por feixe cônico dos efeitos dento-esqueléticos da expansão de maxila cirurgicamente assistida em pacientes adultos / Analysis of the dento-skeletal effects using cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) after surgically assisted maxillary expansion in adult patients

A deficiência transversal de maxila caracteriza-se por mordida cruzada posterior uni ou bilateral, dentes apinhados e/ou rotacionados, além de palato ogival; seu tratamento, em indivíduos adultos, é a expansão cirurgicamente assistida de maxila (EMCA). Tal procedimento possui efeitos não somente esqueléticos, mas também nos dentes (especialmente os que servem de apoio do aparelho expansor), cavidade e espaço aéreo nasal, lábio e demais tecidos moles circunjacentes. O objetivo deste estudo foi avaliar, por meio da tomografia computadorizada de feixe cônico (TCFC), as alterações dento-esqueléticas de indivíduos portadores atresia de maxila e submetidos à expansão cirurgicamente assistida de maxila. Para isso, 14 indivíduos foram submetidos à TCFC pré e pós (15, 60 e 180 dias) expansão cirurgicamente assistida de maxila pela técnica da osteotomia Le Fort I subtotal, e nestas realizamos mensurações da espessura da cortical óssea vestibular e palatina, além de angulação do longo eixo dos dentes posteriores superiores (1oM, 2oM, 1oPM e 2oPM). Os dados foram tabulados e analisados estatisticamente. Os resultados mostraram alterações na espessura óssea vestibular e palatina nas áreas analisadas, o que permitiu concluir que nos procedimentos de EMCA, mesmo realizando a disjunção pterigomaxilar, ocorre movimentação dentária no sentido do movimento expansivo, e que a movimentação dentária pode ser traduzida por deslocamento e inclinação vestibular. Além disso, concluiu-se que quando o deslocamento e inclinação dentária vestibular ocorreram, estas parecem ter sido acompanhadas por reabsorção da cortical vestibular e neoformação óssea na cortical palatina.

Maxillary transversal deficiency is characterized by unilateral or bilateral posterior cross-bite, crammed and rotated teeth, and narrow palate, and its treatment is surgically assisted maxillary expansion for adult patients. This procedure affects not only bones, but also the teeth (especially the post of the expander device), nasal cavity and air space, lips, and surrounding soft tissues. The aim of the present study was to evaluate dento-skeletal alterations of patients presenting atrophic maxilla who underwent surgically assisted maxillary expansion using cone beam computed tomography (CBCT). For this, 14 patients underwent CBCT before and after (15, 60 and 180 post-operative days) surgically assisted maxillary expansion by subtotal Le Fort I osteotomy,and the thickness of buccal and palatal cortical bones and the angulation of the long axis of the upper posterior teeth (1 M, 2 M, 1 PM and 2 PM) were measured. Data were statistically analyzed. Results showed changes in thickness of buccal and palatal cortical areas analyzed, which allowed us to conclude that EMCA, even though using surgical techniques, teeth can be translated by displacement and buccal inclination. Furthermore, it was concluded that when the shift occurred and buccal tooth inclination, these seem to have been accompanied by buccal cortical bone resorption and bone formation in the cortical palate.

Importância do diagnóstico radiográfico de patologias dos maxilares em pacientes ortodônticos / Importance of radiographic diagnosis of pathologies of the jaws in orthodontic patients

Introdução: a Ortodontia como uma especialidade odontológica tem mostrado para a sociedade a sua grande relevância e seu impacto na promoção da saúde da população. Enquanto ciência, os avanços para tratamento e reabilitação de pacientes são incontestáveis,desde situações mais simples às mais complexas, proporcionando saúde e bem-estar a um número cada vez maior de pessoas. Por outro lado, o grande número de profissionais tem gerado preocupações e inquietações à medida que tratamentos podem ser conduzidos deforma inadequada. Objetivo: neste artigo será abordada a importância do diagnóstico de patologias dos maxilares por meio da descrição de quatro situações clínicas, nas quais pacientes sob tratamento ortodôntico, portadores de lesões visíveis ao exame radiográfico panorâmico,tiveram o diagnóstico destas lesões negligenciado ou desconsiderado.Conclusão: a radiografia panorâmica constitui importante meio de diagnóstico de patologias assintomáticas dos maxilares, devendo ser criteriosamente avaliada antes do início da terapia ortodôntica.A parceria com outras especialidades da Odontologia é fortemente aconselhada na rotina do ortodontista.

Introduction: orthodontics as a dental specialty has shown its relevance to society and a great impact on the promotion of public health. The advances in the treatment and rehabilitation of orthodontic patients, from mild to severe cases, provide health and wellness to a growing number of people. On the other hand, the growing number of orthodontic professionals has raised concems,as treatments can be conducted improperly Objective: in this articlewe discuss the importance of diagnosis of pathological changes of the jaws through the description of four clinical situations in which patients under went orthodontic treatment. Lesions which were visible on panoramic radiographs were overlooked or disregarded for these patients. Conclusion: the panoramic radiograph is an important modality of diagnosis of asymptomatic pathological changes of the jaws. The panoramic image must be carefully evaluated before the beginning of orthodontic treatment. Collaboration with other specialties of dentistry is strongly recommended for the orthodontist.