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Vasoglou G, Lyros I, Patatou A, Vasoglou M. Orthodontic Treatment of Palatally Impacted Maxillary Canines with the Use of a Digitally Designed and 3D-Printed Metal Device. Dent J (Basel) 2023; 11:dj11040102. [PMID: 37185480 PMCID: PMC10137553 DOI: 10.3390/dj11040102] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/24/2023] [Revised: 03/21/2023] [Accepted: 04/06/2023] [Indexed: 05/17/2023] Open
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The purpose of this article is to present a computer designed and 3D-printed metal device, which was used for the surgical exposure and orthodontic treatment of maxillary palatally impacted canines. In two cases which presented a palatally impacted canine, a Cone-Beam Computed Tomography (CBCT) was acquired and an intraoral scanning was performed, to determine the exact location of the canine. Based on a digital model, a device leaning on the teeth and mucosa was designed to serve as a guiding tool for the oral surgeon to expose the crown of the canine and help the orthodontist to provide proper traction. The device was then 3D-printed in biocompatible dental alloy and placed in the patients' mouth. After the surgical exposure of the canine's crown in both cases, a gold chain apparatus was bonded on and it was mounted on the metal projection of the device through an elastic chain. Within 3 months of traction, the crown of the canines appeared in the patients' palate to the exact location that was predicted and guided. A 3D-designed and manufactured metal device, with information acquired by CBCT and intraoral scanning, can be used for the exposure and traction of palatally impacted canines.
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- Department of Orthodontics, School of Dentistry, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, 11527 Athens, Greece
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- Private Orthodontic Practice, 17676 Athens, Greece
- Department of Orthodontics, School of Dentistry, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, 11527 Athens, Greece
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Tabchi Y, Oualalou Y, Zaoui F, Halimi A, Benyahia H. Three-dimensional orthodontic anchorage management of impacted maxillary canines: A systematic review. APOS 2023. [DOI: 10.25259/apos_132_2022] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/06/2023]
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Objectives:
Our work aims to provide scientific evidence by conducting a serious systematic review of the efficacy of three-dimensional (3D) anchorage devices for orthodontic traction of impacted maxillary canines.
Material and Methods:
An electronic search extending from 2012 to 2022, targeting mainly clinical trials was performed on the following databases PUBMED (MEDLINE), The Cochrane Library, SCIENCE DIRECT, EBSCO HOST DATABASES, and GOOGLE SCHOLAR. The search was established on a well-defined research question following the PICO principle: population, intervention, comparator, and outcome. Search evaluation and the assessment of the risk of bias (RoB) were undertaken in each study following its type and design.
Results:
Thirteen studies were included for qualitative analysis, with a low to moderate RoB. Ten studies used only heavy conventional palatal anchorage such as a fixed trans palatal arch (TPA), while one study used skeletal anchorage to manage the orthodontic traction of impacted maxillary canines. Two studies compared trans palatal arch and mini-screws efficiency to treat impacted maxillary canines.
Conclusion:
Studies proved that the trans palatal arch (TPA) presents a particular anchorage unpredictability in the sagittal, transversal, and vertical dimensions. Whereas, anchorage management using mini-screws proved to be very beneficial clinically; however, further studies must be implemented to evaluate the 3D efficacy of skeletal anchorage to place an impacted maxillary canine to its rightful position into the arch.
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- Yosra Tabchi
- Department of Dentofacial Orthopedics, Faculty of Dental Medicine, Mohammed V University in Rabat, Rabat, Morocco,
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- Department of Dentofacial Orthopedics, Faculty of Dental Medicine, Mohammed V University in Rabat, Rabat, Morocco,
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- Department of Dentofacial Orthopedics, Faculty of Dental Medicine, Mohammed V University in Rabat, Rabat, Morocco,
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- Department of Dentofacial Orthopedics, Faculty of Dental Medicine, Mohammed V University in Rabat, Rabat, Morocco,
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- Department of Dentofacial Orthopedics, Faculty of Dental Medicine, Mohammed V University in Rabat, Rabat, Morocco,
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Bilinska M, Kristensen KD, Dalstra M. Cantilevers: Multi-Tool in Orthodontic Treatment. Dent J (Basel) 2022; 10:dj10070135. [PMID: 35877409 PMCID: PMC9323712 DOI: 10.3390/dj10070135] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/13/2022] [Revised: 07/07/2022] [Accepted: 07/15/2022] [Indexed: 02/04/2023] Open
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This review aims to discuss and illustrate various uses of cantilevers to solve multiple clinical issues and prove their versatility. Cantilevers are commonly used in the segmented arch technique, and they can be designed to solve various clinical problems with highly predictable results. Its design and shape can modify the various combinations of vertical and horizontal forces. The novel trend is to combine cantilevers with skeletal anchorage. Cantilevers offer a very simple and statically determined force system. The advantage is the control over side effects, which normally occur on the anchor teeth and the occlusion. The disadvantages include possible side effects on the anchorage unit, when the anchorage is poorly controlled. The review highlights the clear benefits of cantilever use in complex corrections of single teeth, segments, and entire arch with a diminished effect on the dentition, also with the use of skeletal anchorage. With their simple and easily tailored design, these springs can be called an orthodontic multi-tool.
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Bilinska M, Golliez IM, Dalstra M. Force Systems Produced by Different Cantilever Configurations during Deactivation. Materials (Basel) 2022; 15:4815. [PMID: 35888282 DOI: 10.3390/ma15144815] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/30/2022] [Revised: 06/29/2022] [Accepted: 07/05/2022] [Indexed: 12/02/2022]
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Intrusion with a three-piece arch is routinely achieved during orthodontic treatment. This study aimed to experimentally determine how the cantilever design influences the generated force system. Both straight and arch-formed cantilever designs: tip-back (TB), flat curve (FC) deep curve (DC), and 3 mm and 6 mm high utility arch (UA3; UA6) were activated for 5 mm and 10 mm. Force systems were determined by a hexapod. Typodonts simulating a three piece-intrusion arch were scanned using an intraoral scanner (3Shape, TRIOS, Denmark) before (T0) and after (T1) the experiment and superimposed with Mimics software (Materialise, Leuven, Belgium). Data were analyzed. All straight designs displayed an extrusive force in the vertical plane, and all arch-formed an intrusive force. DC and TB showed a retrusive force in the sagittal plane and UA6 a protrusive. For the medial/lateral forces, DC and TB displayed a medial, and UA6 a lateral force. Configurations can be distinctively ranked from DC, FC, TB to UA3, and UA6 according to the increasing protrusive nature of the generated sagittal forces. A DC or TB configuration should be used for intrusion and retraction, while for an intrusion and a protrusion, a UA6 configuration. All straight configurations showed a higher force level than the arch-formed configurations.
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Bilinska M, Dalstra M. The Effect of Symmetric and Asymmetric Loading of Frontal Segment with Two Curved Cantilevers: An In Vitro Study. Dent J (Basel) 2022; 10:dj10040052. [PMID: 35448046 PMCID: PMC9029401 DOI: 10.3390/dj10040052] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/20/2022] [Revised: 03/23/2022] [Accepted: 03/25/2022] [Indexed: 01/27/2023] Open
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Cantilevers generate statically determined force systems. The frontal segment loading with symmetric and asymmetric cantilevers in a three-piece intrusion base arch can be used to correct midline asymmetry. Three types of 0.017″ × 0.025″ beta-titanium cantilevers: tip-back (TB), deep curve (DC), utility arch (UA) were tested on typodonts simulating intrusion of the maxillary anterior segment. Typodonts with symmetric and asymmetric cantilevers were scanned with intraoral scanner (3Shape, TRIOS, Copenhagen, Denmark) before (T0) and after (T1) the experiment, scans were superimposed using Mimics software (Materialise, Leuven, Belgium). Data were analysed with qualitative analysis. All cantilevers generated vertical and horizontal forces. For symmetric design, the DC and TB displayed intrusive force with retrusive component, UA intrusion and protrusion. The asymmetric cantilevers produced transverse displacement of anterior segment. DC created lateral, UA medial force, the anterior segment displacement was consistent with the used configuration. The movement of an anterior segment with TB is smaller compared to DC and UA. Symmetric cantilevers configurations can achieve simultaneous intrusion and retrusion or protrusion of the anterior segment. The asymmetric design with transversal force can clinically aid the correction of midline discrepancies. The effect of the cantilever configuration on delivered force direction was confirmed.
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Kawamura J, Park JH, Kojima Y, Tamaya N, Kook Y, Kyung H, Chae J. Biomechanical analysis for total mesialization of the maxillary dentition: A finite element study. Am J Orthod Dentofacial Orthop 2021; 159:790-8. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ajodo.2020.02.021] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/01/2019] [Revised: 01/01/2020] [Accepted: 02/01/2020] [Indexed: 12/26/2022]
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Diwakar R, Kochhar AS, Gupta H, Kaur H, Sidhu MS, Skountrianos H, Singh G, Tepedino M. Effect of Craniofacial Morphology on Pharyngeal Airway Volume Measured Using Cone-Beam Computed Tomography (CBCT)-A Retrospective Pilot Study. Int J Environ Res Public Health 2021; 18:ijerph18095040. [PMID: 34068732 PMCID: PMC8126215 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph18095040] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/05/2021] [Revised: 05/05/2021] [Accepted: 05/07/2021] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Background: The present study aimed to determine the correlation between pharyngeal airway volume and craniofacial morphology through cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT). Additionally, the study analyzed the influence of gender on pharyngeal airway volume. (2) Methods: 80 CBCT scans of 40 male and 40 female patients (mean age: 15.38 + 1.10 years) fulfilling the eligibility criteria were included. CBCT scans were evaluated for pharyngeal airway volume using the In Vivo Dental 5.1 software. Additionally, CBCT-derived lateral cephalograms were used to assess various craniofacial morphology parameters. To examine the influences of gender on airway volume, T-test was carried out. Correlation between airway volume and craniofacial parameters were measured using Pearson correlation followed by regression analysis. The value of p < 0.05 was considered statistically significant. Results: The mean airway volume was significantly greater in males than in females. A statistically significant negative correlation was found between maxillary plane inclination and pharyngeal airway volume. In contrast, a positive correlation was observed between mandibular length and lower molar inclination with oropharyngeal and total pharyngeal airway volume. Females showed a statistically significant positive correlation between the pharyngeal airway volume and sagittal position of maxilla and mandible; they also showed a negative correlation between oropharyngeal airway volume and the mandibular plane angle. Conclusions: Overall, the pharyngeal airway space differs significantly between males and females. Craniofacial morphology does have a significant effect on the pharyngeal airway, especially on the oropharyngeal airway volume.
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- Rohan Diwakar
- Department of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopaedics, PDM Dental College and Research Institute, Bahadurgarh, Haryana 124507, India;
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- Department of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopaedics, Sudha Rustagi College of Dental Sciences and Research, Faridabad, Haryana 121002, India; (H.G.); (G.S.)
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- Department of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopaedics, Faculty of Dentistry, Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi 110025, India
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- Department of Orthodontics, Faculty of Dental Sciences, SGT University Gurugram, Haryana 122505, India;
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- Department of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopaedics, Sudha Rustagi College of Dental Sciences and Research, Faridabad, Haryana 121002, India; (H.G.); (G.S.)
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- Department of Biotechnological and Applied Clinical Sciences, University of L’Aquila, Viale S. Salvatore, Edificio Delta 6, 67100 L’Aquila, Italy;
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Lena Sezici Y, Gediz M, Akış AA, Sarı G, Duran GS, Dindaroğlu F. Displacement and stress distribution of Kilroy spring and nickel-titanium closed-coil spring during traction of palatally impacted canine: A 3-dimensional finite element analysis. Orthod Craniofac Res 2020; 23:471-478. [PMID: 32492259 DOI: 10.1111/ocr.12397] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/24/2020] [Revised: 05/25/2020] [Accepted: 05/27/2020] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To compare the stress distribution and initial displacements during traction of palatally impacted canine between Kilroy and nickel-titanium (NiTi) closed-coil springs by means of the finite element analysis. SETTING AND SAMPLE POPULATION A finite element method analysis of two traction methods for a maxillary impacted canine. MATERIALS AND METHODS The corresponding periodontal ligaments (PDLs), brackets, molar tubes and a 0.019 × 0.025-in base stainless-steel (SS) wire were modelled and imported to ANSYS SpaceClaim version 2020 R1. Traction was simulated under two different set-ups with equal force magnitude (60 g); (1) the Kilroy spring, which is made of 0.016-inch SS, and (2) the NiTi closed -coil spring. Von Mises stress distributions and initial displacements of the maxillary teeth were analysed. RESULTS In both mechanics, while the highest stress was seen on the impacted canine (Kilroy, 10.41 kPa; NiTi closed-coil, 5.27 kPa), the stress distribution decreased as the distance from the impacted canine increased. The Kilroy spring showed a greater total displacement (465.60 μm) on the impacted canine. The higher stresses on the adjacent lateral (5.29 kPa) and premolar (6.41 kPa) occurred with the Kilroy spring. CONCLUSIONS The Kilroy spring yielded higher stresses than the NiTi closed-coil spring on the impacted canine and the adjacent teeth. The difference between distribution of the stresses over the impacted canine induced greater displacement with the Kilroy spring, particularly in the vertical direction.
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- Department of Orthodontics, Faculty of Dentistry, Ege University, Izmir, Turkey
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Celal Bayar, Manisa, Turkey
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- Department of Orthodontics, Gülhane Faculty of Dentistry, Health Sciences University, Ankara, Turkey
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- Department of Orthodontics, Faculty of Dentistry, Ege University, Izmir, Turkey
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Zeno KG, Mustapha S, Ayoub G, Ghafari JG. Effect of force direction and tooth angulation during traction of palatally impacted canines: A finite element analysis. Am J Orthod Dentofacial Orthop 2020; 157:377-384. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ajodo.2019.04.035] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/01/2018] [Revised: 04/01/2019] [Accepted: 04/01/2019] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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Di Carlo G, Saccucci M, Luzzi V, Ierardo G, Vozza I, Sfasciotti GL, Polimeni A. Prevalence of maxillary canine impaction in skeletal Class III malocclusions compared to Class I malocclusions. J Clin Exp Dent 2019; 11:e264-e268. [PMID: 31001397 PMCID: PMC6461734 DOI: 10.4317/jced.55478] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/05/2018] [Accepted: 01/07/2019] [Indexed: 11/05/2022] Open
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Background The aim of the present investigation was to evaluate if an orthodontic population of Class III malocclusion patients shows a different prevalence of maxillary canine impaction than Class I subjects. Material and Methods Fifty-eight subjects were retrospectively selected and assigned to the Class I group (n= 32) or the Class III group (n= 26), depending on the ANB and WITS values. Lateral cephalograms were used to collect angular and linear measurements that described the skeletal and dental maxillary features of the subjects, while orthopantomography was used to assess the impaction or the correct eruption of the maxillary canines. An independent samples T-test or a Mann-Whitney U-test was used to compare the cephalometric values between the two groups, while a chi-squared test was used to evaluate the distribution of maxillary canine impaction between the two groups. Results No statistically significant difference was found for the cephalometric variables, and the frequency of canine impaction showed no difference between the Class III and Class I subjects. Conclusions Patients with skeletal Class III malocclusions did not show a different prevalence of canine impaction; therefore, such skeletal features cannot be used as a diagnostic aid for assessment of the risk of maxillary canine impaction. Key words:Skeletal Class III, Angle Class III, maxillary canine impaction, tooth impaction.
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- Gabriele Di Carlo
- Department of Oral and Maxillo-Facial Sciences, Sapienza University of Rome, Viale Regina Elena 287a, 00161 Rome, Italy
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- Department of Oral and Maxillo-Facial Sciences, Sapienza University of Rome, Viale Regina Elena 287a, 00161 Rome, Italy
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- Department of Oral and Maxillo-Facial Sciences, Sapienza University of Rome, Viale Regina Elena 287a, 00161 Rome, Italy
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- Department of Oral and Maxillo-Facial Sciences, Sapienza University of Rome, Viale Regina Elena 287a, 00161 Rome, Italy
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- Department of Oral and Maxillo-Facial Sciences, Sapienza University of Rome, Viale Regina Elena 287a, 00161 Rome, Italy
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- Department of Oral and Maxillo-Facial Sciences, Sapienza University of Rome, Viale Regina Elena 287a, 00161 Rome, Italy
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- Department of Oral and Maxillo-Facial Sciences, Sapienza University of Rome, Viale Regina Elena 287a, 00161 Rome, Italy
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Boschini L, Tepedino M, Melillo M, Mastrangelo F, Laurenziello M, Chimenti C, Lo Muzio L, Ciavarella D. Autotransplantation of an impacted maxillary canine with complete root formation in a young female – a case report. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2018. [DOI: 10.1111/ors.12393] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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- Department of Biotechnological and Applied Clinical Sciences University of L'Aquila L'Aquila Italy
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- Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine University of Foggia Foggia Italy
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- Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine University of Foggia Foggia Italy
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- Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine University of Foggia Foggia Italy
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- Department of Biotechnological and Applied Clinical Sciences University of L'Aquila L'Aquila Italy
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- Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine University of Foggia Foggia Italy
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- Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine University of Foggia Foggia Italy
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Zeno KG, El-Mohtar SJ, Mustapha S, Ghafari JG. Finite element analysis of stresses on adjacent teeth during the traction of palatally impacted canines. Angle Orthod 2018; 89:418-425. [PMID: 30516417 DOI: 10.2319/061118-437.1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE To evaluate stresses on maxillary teeth during alignment of a palatally impacted canine (PIC) under different loading conditions with forces applied in vertical and buccal directions. MATERIALS AND METHODS A three-dimensional finite element model of the maxilla was developed from a cone beam computed tomographic scan of a patient with a left PIC. Traction was simulated under different setups: (1) palatal spring extending from a transpalatal bar (TPB) anchored on the first molars (M1) and alternatively combined with different archwires (0.016 × 0.022-inch; 0.018 × 0.025-inch) with and without engaging second molars and (2) a buccal force against 0.018-inch, 0.016 × 0.022-inch, and 0.018 × 0.025-inch archwires with and without engaging the left lateral incisor (I2). RESULTS Without fixed appliances, stresses were assumed by M1; with fixed appliances, stresses were distributed on all teeth, decreasing mesially toward the midline. Direct buccal pull exerted most stress on neighboring I2 (19-20% with different wire sizes) and first premolar (12-17%), decreasing distally, along a similar pattern with different archwire sizes. When I2 was bypassed, stresses on adjacent teeth increased only by 3-6%. Higher stresses occurred with the lighter round wire. CONCLUSIONS This first research on stresses on adjacent teeth during PIC traction provided needed quantitative data on the pattern of stress generation, suggesting the following clinical implications: use of distal-vertical pull from posterior anchorage (TPB) as initial movement and when using a buccal force, bypassing the lateral incisor and using heavier wires that would minimize side effects.
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Tepedino M, Iancu-Potrubacz M, Grippaudo C, Chimenti C, Laganà G. Does muscular activity related to vertical facial divergence influence the time needed for orthodontic extrusion of palatally impacted maxillary canines? A retrospective study. J Clin Exp Dent 2018; 10:e869-e875. [PMID: 30386519 PMCID: PMC6203914 DOI: 10.4317/jced.55149] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/17/2018] [Accepted: 08/06/2018] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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Background The aim of the present study was to evaluate if the different muscular activity correlated to different degrees of facial divergence has an effect on the time needed to extrude a palatally impacted maxillary canine. Material and Methods Twenty-six patients were retrospectively selected, all treated with a specific cantilever appliance that allows extrusion of the impacted canine applying a physiologic amount of force below 0.6 N in a predictable way. For all the patients, pre-treatment cephalometric tracings were used to evaluate facial divergence through the FMA angle, the angle between the maxillary and mandibular plane, and the angles between the occlusal plane and either the maxillary and mandibular plane. Linear bivariate regression was calculated to evaluate if facial divergence can predict the time needed for canine extrusion. Results The linear regression model was not able to predict extrusion time from variables explaining the facial divergence. Conclusions Palatally impacted maxillary canines can be treated with the application of physiologic extrusion force regardless of patients’ facial divergence and muscular activity. Key words:Impacted canines, cantilever, facial divergence, muscular activity.
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- Michele Tepedino
- Department of Biotechnological and Applied Clinical Sciences, University of L'Aquila, L'Aquila, Italy
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- Department of Biotechnological and Applied Clinical Sciences, University of L'Aquila, L'Aquila, Italy
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- Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli IRCCS, Roma-Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore. Istituto di Clinica Odontoiatrica e Chirurgia Maxillo-facciale, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Biotechnological and Applied Clinical Sciences, University of L'Aquila, L'Aquila, Italy
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- Department of Clinical Sciences and Translational Medicine, University of Rome Tor Vergata, Rome, Italy
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Iancu Potrubacz M, Chimenti C, Marchione L, Tepedino M. Retrospective evaluation of treatment time and efficiency of a predictable cantilever system for orthodontic extrusion of impacted maxillary canines. Am J Orthod Dentofacial Orthop 2018; 154:55-64. [PMID: 29957320 DOI: 10.1016/j.ajodo.2017.10.027] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/01/2017] [Revised: 10/01/2017] [Accepted: 10/01/2017] [Indexed: 10/28/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Orthodontic extrusion of impacted maxillary canines requires careful biomechanical planning and the use of physiologic force. The aim of this study was to evaluate the time needed for orthodontic extrusion of impactions of different severities, using a device that can predictably apply forces under 0.6 N. METHODS Twenty-two patients who were consecutively treated were selected retrospectively, and a total of 30 impacted canines were studied. Indexes of impaction were used to measure severity on pretreatment panoramic radiographs. Statistical analysis was used to detect interactions between treatment time, complexity of impaction, age, and sex. RESULTS Treatment time was highly dependent on the patient's age; the shortest treatment time was observed in 11- to 12-year old patients. On the other hand, the severity of impaction had no effect on treatment time. CONCLUSIONS Applying physiologic force with the proposed device resulted in a short treatment time, which depended on the patient's age more than the impaction complexity. Few complications were associated with use of this device. Future prospective studies are needed to replicate these findings and confirm the recommended use of this device.
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- Maciej Iancu Potrubacz
- Department of Biotechnological and Applied Clinical Sciences, University of L'Aquila, L'Aquila, Italy
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- Department of Biotechnological and Applied Clinical Sciences, University of L'Aquila, L'Aquila, Italy
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- Department of Biotechnological and Applied Clinical Sciences, University of L'Aquila, L'Aquila, Italy.
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