{"title":"<i>BOSF</i> - Can You Help Us Answer the Important Questions?","authors":"Fiona Ryan","doi":"10.1177/14653125241270599","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/14653125241270599","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":16677,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Orthodontics","volume":"51 3","pages":"226-227"},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2024-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142289627","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Meet the Editors.","authors":"Aliki Tsichlaki","doi":"10.1177/14653125241270644","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/14653125241270644","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":16677,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Orthodontics","volume":"51 3","pages":"324"},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2024-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142289630","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Journal of OrthodonticsPub Date : 2024-06-01Epub Date: 2023-06-21DOI: 10.1177/14653125231178038
Grace Raj, Mary Raj, Leonardo Saigo
{"title":"Accuracy of conventional versus cone-beam CT-synthesised lateral cephalograms for cephalometric analysis: A systematic review.","authors":"Grace Raj, Mary Raj, Leonardo Saigo","doi":"10.1177/14653125231178038","DOIUrl":"10.1177/14653125231178038","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objective: </strong>To assess the accuracy of cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT)-synthesised lateral cephalograms (CSLCs) compared with conventional lateral cephalograms for cephalometric analysis in human participants and skull models.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>The authors performed a search of PubMed, Scopus, Google Scholar and Embase databases on 4 October 2021. Included studies met the following criteria: published in English; compared conventional lateral cephalograms and CSLCs; assessed hard- and soft-tissue landmarks; and were performed on human or skull models. Data extraction from eligible studies was performed by two independent reviewers. The quality of evidence was assessed using the Joanna Briggs Institute (JBI) Critical Appraisal Checklist tool - diagnostic accuracy studies.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>A total of 20 eligible articles were included in this systematic review. Of these 20 studies, 17 presented with a low risk of bias, while three were found to have a moderate risk of bias. Hard- and soft-tissue analyses were evaluated for each imaging modality. The findings reveal that CSLCs are accurate and comparable to conventional lateral cephalograms for cephalometric analysis and demonstrate good inter-observer reliability. Four studies reported a higher accuracy with CSLCs.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Overall, the diagnostic accuracy and reproducibility of CSLCs were comparable to conventional lateral cephalograms in cephalometric analysis. It is justified that patients who have an existing CBCT scan do not need an additional lateral cephalogram, minimising unnecessary radiation exposure, expenses and time for the patient. Larger voxel sizes and low-dose CBCT protocols can be considered to minimise radiation exposure.</p><p><strong>Registration: </strong>This study was registered with PROSPERO (CRD42021282019).</p>","PeriodicalId":16677,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Orthodontics","volume":" ","pages":"160-176"},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2024-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"9672977","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Journal of OrthodonticsPub Date : 2024-06-01Epub Date: 2023-09-29DOI: 10.1177/14653125231203743
Daisy Salazar, Paul Emile Rossouw, Fawad Javed, Dimitrios Michelogiannakis
{"title":"Artificial intelligence for treatment planning and soft tissue outcome prediction of orthognathic treatment: A systematic review.","authors":"Daisy Salazar, Paul Emile Rossouw, Fawad Javed, Dimitrios Michelogiannakis","doi":"10.1177/14653125231203743","DOIUrl":"10.1177/14653125231203743","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>The accuracy of artificial intelligence (AI) in treatment planning and outcome prediction in orthognathic treatment (OGT) has not been systematically reviewed.</p><p><strong>Objectives: </strong>To determine the accuracy of AI in treatment planning and soft tissue outcome prediction in OGT.</p><p><strong>Design: </strong>Systematic review.</p><p><strong>Data sources: </strong>Unrestricted search of indexed databases and reference lists of included studies.</p><p><strong>Data selection: </strong>Clinical studies that addressed the focused question 'Is AI useful for treatment planning and soft tissue outcome prediction in OGT?' were included.</p><p><strong>Data extraction: </strong>Study screening, selection and data extraction were performed independently by two authors. The risk of bias (RoB) was assessed using the Cochrane Collaboration's RoB and ROBINS-I tools for randomised and non-randomised clinical studies, respectively.</p><p><strong>Data synthesis: </strong>Eight clinical studies (seven retrospective cohort studies and one randomised controlled study) were included. Four studies assessed the role of AI for treatment decision making; and four studies assessed the accuracy of AI in soft tissue outcome prediction after OGT. In four studies, the level of agreement between AI and non-AI decision making was found to be clinically acceptable (at least 90%). In four studies, it was shown that AI can be used for soft tissue outcome prediction after OGT; however, predictions were not clinically acceptable for the lip and chin areas. All studies had a low to moderate RoB.</p><p><strong>Limitations: </strong>Due to high methodological inconsistencies among the included studies, it was not possible to conduct a meta-analysis and reporting biases assessment.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>AI can be a useful aid to traditional treatment planning by facilitating clinical treatment decision making and providing a visualisation tool for soft tissue outcome prediction in OGT.</p><p><strong>Registration: </strong>PROSPERO CRD42022366864.</p>","PeriodicalId":16677,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Orthodontics","volume":" ","pages":"107-119"},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2024-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"41125454","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Journal of OrthodonticsPub Date : 2024-06-01Epub Date: 2023-07-20DOI: 10.1177/14653125231187422
Stephanie Bou Malhab, Richard Karam, Fouad Kaddah, Tony El Khoury, Nabil Ghosn, Elie Khoury, Adib Kassis, Joseph Ghoubril
{"title":"Three-dimensional comparison of continuous and segmented arch techniques in the traction of palatally impacted canines using a non-linear finite element analysis.","authors":"Stephanie Bou Malhab, Richard Karam, Fouad Kaddah, Tony El Khoury, Nabil Ghosn, Elie Khoury, Adib Kassis, Joseph Ghoubril","doi":"10.1177/14653125231187422","DOIUrl":"10.1177/14653125231187422","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objective: </strong>To compare the three-dimensional (3D) effects of canine traction on the maxillary teeth when using two different traction methods, the continuous and the segmented arch wire techniques; then to test whether adding a transpalatal arch (TPA) would affect their response to traction.</p><p><strong>Design: </strong>Finite element analysis.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) scan of a patient with bilateral palatally impacted canines was chosen, from which a 3D model was derived and imported into ABAQUS. Two arch wires were modelled, a continuous round one and a segmented rectangular one. Four models were obtained by adding a TPA to both techniques. A 100° imposed rotation was then applied at the intersection between the vertical loop and the horizontal segment of each wire. Initial displacement of the maxillary tooth in the labio-lingual and in the vertical directions was measured. The absolute maximum principal stress of the periodontal ligament (PDL) was also assessed.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Traction using a continuous arch wire led to different movement patterns of all teeth, some of them were tipped in a labial direction while others were lingually tipped. Traction using a segmented arch wire resulted in a retroclination of the posterior teeth and a proclination of the anterior teeth with a high level of stress on the premolars' PDL. Adding the TPA only affected the displacement of the first molars. The right side showed a maximum displacement of the first premolar, while the left side showed it on the lateral. The total displacement on the right side was higher than the left side.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>The segmented technique caused a uniform displacement of all teeth while the continuous one showed a non-uniform displacement. The angulation and position of the vertical loop affected the displacement of the maxillary teeth. The addition of a TPA acted only on the first molars.</p>","PeriodicalId":16677,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Orthodontics","volume":" ","pages":"192-201"},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2024-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"10195840","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Guest Editorial: Research: A top priority for BOS.","authors":"Peter Mossey","doi":"10.1177/14653125241256696","DOIUrl":"10.1177/14653125241256696","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":16677,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Orthodontics","volume":"51 2","pages":"106"},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2024-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141175885","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Journal of OrthodonticsPub Date : 2024-06-01Epub Date: 2023-06-05DOI: 10.1177/14653125231178039
Rachna Chawla, Prabjot Garcha, Alexandra Lyne, Zahra Sheriteh
{"title":"Evidence that ectopic upper third molars can result in upper second molar impactions: A case series.","authors":"Rachna Chawla, Prabjot Garcha, Alexandra Lyne, Zahra Sheriteh","doi":"10.1177/14653125231178039","DOIUrl":"10.1177/14653125231178039","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>The aim of these four case reports was to illustrate the presence of potential upper second molar impactions associated with ectopic third molars and to highlight that some cases have an atypical radiographic presentation.</p><p><strong>Case presentations: </strong>Four patients (age range = 7-12 years) with various malocclusions presented to the paediatric and orthodontic departments for treatment to address their presenting complaints. Incidental radiographic findings demonstrated potentially impacted upper second molars associated with ectopic third molars. In all of these cases, a joint paediatric-orthodontic approach was adopted to address their dental health, prevent upper second molar impaction and to treat their malocclusion.</p><p><strong>Discussion: </strong>Careful and systematic review of radiographic imaging was necessary in order to diagnose these cases correctly. These cases demonstrated that it was not always simple to determine impactions, particularly as identification of third molar crypts can be difficult. On occasion, sequential radiographic monitoring is advocated, particularly in patients in the mixed dentition; however, clinicians must be mindful of the risks of ionising radiation as it is not routine practice to irradiate a patient multiple times.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>The series of cases highlights the need for a systematic assessment of OPTs to identify ectopic upper third molars. The input from radiologists is invaluable and if necessary, supplemental three-dimensional cone-beam computed tomography can be performed.</p>","PeriodicalId":16677,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Orthodontics","volume":" ","pages":"177-182"},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2024-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"9583218","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Awareness and usage of mobile applications as an orthodontic diagnostic tool among Croatian orthodontic clinicians.","authors":"Matea Markusi, Tadeja Blagec, Luka Šimunović, Marina Lapter Varga, Senka Meštrović","doi":"10.1177/14653125231217307","DOIUrl":"10.1177/14653125231217307","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objective: </strong>To assess the impact of gender and orthodontic qualification length on the awareness, knowledge and usage of orthodontic diagnostic mobile applications, non-diagnostic mobile applications and social media platforms among orthodontic clinicians.</p><p><strong>Design: </strong>Cross-sectional questionnaire-based study.</p><p><strong>Setting: </strong>The Republic of Croatia.</p><p><strong>Participants: </strong>A total of 92 orthodontic specialists, members of the Croatian Dental Chamber.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>This study was conducted using a questionnaire distributed via email to orthodontic clinicians between May and July 2022.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>In total, 92 respondents were divided into groups according to sex and median orthodontic qualification length: more recently qualified (MRQ) with ⩽12 years; and longer qualified (LQ) with >12 years. Nearly one-third of respondents did not have any prior knowledge of mobile applications used as an orthodontic diagnostic tool. MRQ respondents were more interested in using mobile apps as opposed to computer software for digital analysis (<i>P</i> < 0.05). This interest was in a negative correlation with orthodontic qualification length (<i>P</i> < 0.01) and was more prevalent among female respondents (<i>P</i> < 0.001). About one-third (32.6%) of respondents did not use non-diagnostic mobile applications and 44.6% did not use social media platforms. Nearly two-thirds (62%) of the respondents did not promote their work through social media. Male respondents and LQ promoted their work more frequently than others (<i>P</i> < 0.05). The usage of other mobile applications was in a positive correlation with the knowledge and awareness of orthodontic mobile applications (<i>P</i> < 0.05).</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Orthodontic clinicians lacked knowledge, awareness and the usage of orthodontic diagnostic mobile applications according to sex and orthodontic qualification length. One-third used non-diagnostic mobile applications and less than half used social platforms in daily clinical work.</p>","PeriodicalId":16677,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Orthodontics","volume":" ","pages":"130-136"},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2024-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139048869","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Journal of OrthodonticsPub Date : 2024-06-01Epub Date: 2023-08-01DOI: 10.1177/14653125231188378
Emily Higgins, Thérèse Garvey, Angus Burns
{"title":"The effect of text message reminders on compliance with Twin Block appliances: A randomised controlled trial.","authors":"Emily Higgins, Thérèse Garvey, Angus Burns","doi":"10.1177/14653125231188378","DOIUrl":"10.1177/14653125231188378","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Aims: </strong>The aim of this study was to evaluate whether text reminders influence patient compliance with Twin Block appliances. The null hypothesis was that there was no statistically significant differences in Twin Block compliance between those who receive text reminders and those that do not.</p><p><strong>Design: </strong>Single-blind parallel randomised controlled clinical trial.</p><p><strong>Setting: </strong>Health Service Executive (HSE) orthodontic outpatient clinic in Dublin, Ireland.</p><p><strong>Participants: </strong>A total of 59 patients aged 11-15 years with a 5a Index of Orthodontic Treatment Need (IOTN grade) starting treatment with Twin Block appliances.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A computer-generated unstratified allocation sequence was used to randomise the participants into the control group (CG) or the text group (TG). Both groups were asked to wear their appliances full-time. In addition to the same verbal and written instruction received by the CG, the TG received text message reminders, every 3 days, to wear their appliances. The primary outcome measure was wear time reported by Theramon<sup>®</sup> sensors embedded in the appliances. Data on wear time were uploaded from the Theramon<sup>®</sup> sensors onto cloud software. Participants in both groups were asked to fill out wear diaries and submit these at each visit. Treating clinicians and the primary investigator were blinded to the allocation group. Participants were followed up for 4 months. Participants were not blinded to their treatment group.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>In total, 29 participants were allocated to the CG and 30 to the TG. The data for 53 participants were analysed, 24 from the CG and 29 from the TG. The median hours/day of wear recorded using the Theramon<sup>®</sup> sensors was 13.77 (interquartile range [IQR] = 10.19) for the CG and 17.72 (IQR = 5.62) for the TG. The difference in wear time recorded was not statistically significant (<i>P</i> = 0.16).</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>The study concluded that text message reminders had no statistically significant influence on patient compliance with Twin Block appliances.</p>","PeriodicalId":16677,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Orthodontics","volume":" ","pages":"202-210"},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2024-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11141082/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"9922967","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}