RESUMO
The subject of this study was to analyse how functional parameters of stomatognathic systems are influenced by growth. For this purpose, two cephalometric radiographs of 65 patients with class-II-relation treated with functional appliances were superimposed on the occlusal plane. The two patient groups consisted of 32 open bite and 33 deep bite cases. The direction of the condylar growth significantly differed for both cases. Nevertheless the hypothesis could be confirmed that the original functional structure was hardly affected by growth.
Assuntos
Oclusão Dentária , Má Oclusão Classe I de Angle/fisiopatologia , Mandíbula/fisiologia , Envelhecimento/fisiologia , Fenômenos Biomecânicos , Força de Mordida , Humanos , Mandíbula/crescimento & desenvolvimento , Côndilo Mandibular/anatomia & histologia , Côndilo Mandibular/fisiopatologiaRESUMO
UNLABELLED: GOAL AND MATERIAL: We evaluated the clinical use of the "retention catalogue" employing a standardized questionnaire. RESULTS: Statistical evaluation of the standardized questionnaire demonstrated that the retention catalogue (RC) is an effective method in daily practice for orthodontists to convey patient information on the causes and prevention of relapses in crowding. CONCLUSIONS: Routine utilization of the retention catalogue is recommended. It both contributes to successful retention management and offers the orthodontist a certain degree of legal protection. CONCLUSIONS: Routine utilization of the retention catalogue is recommended. It both contributes to successful retention management and offers the orthodontist a certain degree of legal protection.
