Evaluation of reused orthodontic mini-implants on stability: An in-vivo study.

INTRODUCTION: During treatment, some patients may need to change the location of mini-implants (MIs). This study investigated the stability of MIs relocated to another position in the same patient using the periotest and torque device. METHODS: Twenty-nine MIs were applied randomly to 1 side of the maxillary region, and torque and periotest values were recorded. The patients were followed-up at 4-week intervals, and periotest measurements were performed at each session. After recording the torque and periotest values in the fourth session, the MIs were removed. After applying the appropriate sterilization procedure, the same MIs were relocated to the contralateral side of the patients' jaw, and distalization was achieved using a similar procedure for the group of as-received MIs. RESULTS: Negative correlations were obtained between the torque meter and periotest data for both MI groups. We observed no significant effect of the MI group on periotest measurements (P >0.05). The effect of the MI group on torque values and the interaction effect of the MI group and torque values were not statistically significant (P >0.05). CONCLUSIONS: It is possible to achieve similar stability values with as-received and retrieved MIs when appropriate cleaning and sterilization protocols are performed.

Laser Therapy Induces Increased Viability and Proliferation in Isolated Fibroblast Cells.

INTRODUCTION: Laser therapy (LT), which stimulates natural biological processes in the application region, is frequently used in dental treatments. OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study is to evaluate the effects of LT that could increase wound healing on fibroblast cells in vitro. METHODS: Twenty-four hours after preparing the fibroblast cell culture plates, laser irradiation was performed 1, 2, and 3 times according to the test groups using an Nd:YAG (neodymium-doped yttrium aluminum garnet) laser with a power output of 0.5 W, 1 W, 2 W, and 3 W. Cell proliferation analysis was performed by MTT (methylthiazole diphenyl tetrazolium) assay at the twenty-fourth hour following the last laser application. RESULTS: In terms of the laser irradiation power level, the most proliferation was observed in 1 W and 2 W application groups. Although a statistically significant increase was observed, particularly at 0.5 W, the increase at 1 W was greater than at a power output of 0.5 W. In terms of the number of laser irradiation applications, the most proliferation was observed in 2 and 3 application groups. The highest proliferation value was obtained with 1 W of power for 2 applications, and the lowest was with 3 W of power for 3 applications. CONCLUSIONS: The findings of this study show LT increased fibroblast cell proliferation, depending on the power output level of the laser and number of applications. In addition to the proliferation and mitotic activity of the fibroblast cells, the results demonstrate that LT could increase wound healing after oral surgery and periodontal treatments.

Evaluation of the bond strength of orthodontic brackets and the degree of polymerisation and microhardness of an orthodontic adhesive using polywave light curing unit and varying light densities / Avaliação da resistência de união, grau de polimerização e microdureza de um adesivo para colagem de bráquetes ortodônticos utilizando unidade de polimerização polywave e densidades de luz variáveis

Objective: This study evaluates the shear bond strength (SBS) and Vickers micro-hardness (VHN) of the orthodontic adhesive resin Transbond XT using thermocycled samples. The study also measures the degree of cure by poliwave light curing unit Valo. Materials and Methods: 135 brackets were bonded for the SBS test, and 90 disc-shaped orthodontic adhesive resins were prepared for the VHN test. The measurements were taken either immediately or after 500 or 10.0000 thermocycling. The SBS and VHN test data were statistically evaluated using a Two-way ANOVA and Tukey multiple comparison tests. The degree of conversion (DC) was measured by FTIR. Results: The 10-sec polymerized control group (57.08) and the 10.000 termocycled samples (55.96) had the highest VHN scores. On the other hand, the 3 second polymerized and the 10.000 termocycled samples (39.22) had the lowest VHN scores. There was no significant difference in the bracket SBS values between the termocycled and immediate groups. An evaluation of the bond failure surfaces revealed that the ARI scores did not differ between the immediate and the thermo-cycled groups according to the power modes. The FTIR results revealed that the lowest DC was seen in the 3 second light-cured sample. Conclusion: TransbondXT provided sufficient bond strength, microhardness and DC under in vitro bracket bonding conditions after 3 and 10 s of Poliwave LED curing. However, low mean values were seen in the groups that received Poliwave LED curing for only 3 s (AU)

Objetivo: Este estudo avalia a resistência ao cisalhamento (SBS) e a microdureza Vickers (VHN) da resina adesiva ortodôntica Transbond XT utilizando amostras termocicladas. O estudo também mede o grau de cura pela unidade de fotopolimerização Valo poliwave. Materiais e Métodos: 135 braquetes foram colados para o teste SBS e 90 discos de resina adesiva ortodôntica foram preparados para o teste VHN. As medições foram feitas imediatamente ou após 500 ou 10.000 ciclos de termociclagem. Os dados dos testes SBS e VHN foram avaliados estatisticamente usando ANOVA 2 fatores e teste de comparação múltipla de Tukey. O grau de conversão (DC) foi medido por FTIR. Resultados: O grupo controle polimerizado por 10segundos (57,08) ciclados por 10.000 ciclos (55,96) tiveram os valores VHN mais altos. Por outro lado, as amostras polimerizadas de 3 segundos e 10.000 ciclos (39,22) os valores de VHN mais baixos. Não houve diferença significativa nos valores de SBS do braquete entre os grupos termociclados e imediato. Uma avaliação das superfícies de falha de adesão revelou que os escores do ARI não diferiram entre os grupos imediato e termociclados de acordo com as densidades de potência. Os resultados do FTIR revelaram que o menor DC foi observado nas amostras fotopolimerizadas de 3 segundos. Conclusão: Transbond XT forneceu suficiente resistência de união, microdureza e DC sob condições de colagem de braquetes in vitro após 3 e 10 s de polimerização em LED Poliwave. No entanto, valores médios baixos foram observados nos grupos que receberam a cura do LED Poliwave por apenas 3 s (AU)

Dental anomalies in an orthodontic patient population with maxillary lateral incisor agenesis

ABSTRACT Introduction: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the prevalence of dental anomalies in a subpopulation of orthodontic patients with agenesis of maxillary lateral incisors (MLI). Methods: The material of the present study included the records of the 1964 orthodontic patients. Panoramic radiographs and dental casts were used to analyze other associated eight dental anomalies, including agenesis of other teeth, dens invaginatus, dens evaginatus, peg shaped MLI, taurodontism, pulp stone, root dilaceration and maxillary canine impaction. Results: Out of the 1964 patients examined, 90 were found to have agenesis of MLI, representing a prevalence of 4.6%. The most commonly found associated-anomalies were agenesis of other teeth (23.3%), peg-shaped MLIs (15.6%), taurodontism (42.2%), and dilacerated teeth (18.9%). Conclusion: Permanent tooth agenesis, taurodontism, peg-shaped maxillary lateral incisor, and root dilacerations are frequently associated with maxillary lateral incisor agenesis.

RESUMO Objetivo: o objetivo do presente estudo foi avaliar a prevalência de anomalias dentárias em uma subpopulação de pacientes ortodônticos com agenesia de incisivos laterais superiores (ILS). Material e Métodos: o material do presente estudo incluiu os registros de 1964 pacientes ortodônticos. Radiografias panorâmicas e modelos de estudo foram usados para analisar outras anomalias dentárias associadas, incluindo a agenesia de outros dentes, dens invaginatus, dens evaginatus, ILS conoides, taurodontismo, calcificação pulpar, dilaceração radicular e impacção do canino superior. Resultados: dos 1964 pacientes examinados, constatou-se que 90 tinham agenesia do ILS, o que representa uma prevalência de 4,6%. As anomalias associadas mais comumente encontradas foram a agenesia de outros dentes (23,3%), ILS conoides (15,6%), taurodontismo (42,2%) e dentes com dilaceração (18,9%). Conclusão: a agenesia de dentes permanentes, o taurodontismo, incisivos laterais superiores conoides e dilaceração radicular estão frequentemente associados à agenesia de incisivos laterais superiores.

Evaluation of the Transverse Craniofacial Morphology of Adolescents With Repaired Unilateral Cleft Lip and Palate Using Cone-Beam Computed Tomography.

AIM: The aim of the study was to evaluate the transverse craniofacial morphology of the adolescent patients affected by unilateral cleft lip and palate (UCLP) and to compare the findings with age- and sex-matched control group without any cleft using their cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) images. METHODS: The study sample (n = 56 patients; mean age: 14.35 ±â€Š3.06 years) consisted of 26 UCLP (n = 26 patients; 10 women and 16 men; mean age: 13.70 ±â€Š2.94 years) and 30 control (n = 30 patients; 19 women and 11 men; mean age: 14.90 ±â€Š3.10 years) subjects. Twenty-five conventional skeletal and dental tissue landmarks were identified. Twenty widely used frontal cephalometric variables (14 linear distances, 3 angles, and 3 ratios) were measured. The data were analyzed using the independent t-test between the groups. RESULTS: Patients affected by UCLP had statistically significantly smaller interorbital width (89.83 ±â€Š4.16 mm), maxillary width (58.02 ±â€Š5.77 mm), maxillary intermolar width (52.83 ±â€Š4.83 mm), and upper face height (57.64 ±â€Š4.57 mm) (P < 0.05) compared with the control group. Conversely, ANS-isf distance was significantly greater in the UCLP group (29.62 ±â€Š5.19 mm) than in the control group (26.74 ±â€Š3.99 mm) (P = 0.023). Moreover, alveolar cleft width had significant effect on Cr-ANS (r = 0.446, P = 0.022) and the ANS-isf (r = 0.459, P = 0.018) measurements. CONCLUSION: The UCLP group showed statistically significantly smaller values for interorbital width, maxillary width, maxillary intermolar width, and upper face height than the noncleft controls.

Dental anomalies in an orthodontic patient population with maxillary lateral incisor agenesis.

INTRODUCTION:: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the prevalence of dental anomalies in a subpopulation of orthodontic patients with agenesis of maxillary lateral incisors (MLI). METHODS:: The material of the present study included the records of the 1964 orthodontic patients. Panoramic radiographs and dental casts were used to analyze other associated eight dental anomalies, including agenesis of other teeth, dens invaginatus, dens evaginatus, peg shaped MLI, taurodontism, pulp stone, root dilaceration and maxillary canine impaction. RESULTS:: Out of the 1964 patients examined, 90 were found to have agenesis of MLI, representing a prevalence of 4.6%. The most commonly found associated-anomalies were agenesis of other teeth (23.3%), peg-shaped MLIs (15.6%), taurodontism (42.2%), and dilacerated teeth (18.9%). CONCLUSION:: Permanent tooth agenesis, taurodontism, peg-shaped maxillary lateral incisor, and root dilacerations are frequently associated with maxillary lateral incisor agenesis.