{"title":"Wearing the mandibular advancement orthosis and dental movements: Contribution of a digital monitoring protocol.","authors":"M Gay, M Ducret, R Richert, G Buiret","doi":"10.1111/ocr.12860","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1111/ocr.12860","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objectives: </strong>Oral appliance (OA) has been increasingly used for the treatment of obstructive sleep apnoea hypopnea syndrome (OSAHS). OAs work by propelling the mandible, increasing the upper airway calibre and reducing collapsibility. While they have shown efficacy in reducing OSAHS, long-term use can lead to adverse effects, such as dental displacement. The present study focuses on the impact on dental displacements of the NARVAL® computer-aided design and manufacturing OA from the ResMed laboratory.</p><p><strong>Materials and methods: </strong>The study included 39 patients aged 18 or older who were treated for OSAHS using OAs initiated between 2019 and 2021 and had initial digital dental impressions. A new digital print was taken for each patient using the TRIOS 4 Wireless intra-oral scanner from 3SHAPE. Dental displacement was measured using a 3D system's GEOMAGIC design X 3D reverse engineering software. The study analysed different blocks of teeth in both the maxillary and mandibular arches. Statistical analysis was conducted to determine the significance of dental displacements.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Patients had been wearing the OA for an average of 2.5 years. The study found dental displacements in both the maxillary and mandibular arches. However, these displacements were not statistically significant. Qualitative analysis revealed palatoversion and vestibuloversion, while quantitative analysis showed minor dental displacements.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>This study on patients wearing the NARVAL® OA for an average of 2.5 years found dental displacements in both the maxillary and mandibular arches. However, these displacements were not statistically significant. The results suggest that the OA, designed using a complete digital workflow, did not significantly impact dental positions. To confirm the impact, further investigations with larger sample sizes, an exclusively digital protocol and a control group are required.</p>","PeriodicalId":19652,"journal":{"name":"Orthodontics & Craniofacial Research","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.4,"publicationDate":"2024-09-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142292821","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Myoung Keun Lee, Ahmed M. El Sergani, Noah Herrick, Rebecca M. Green, Carmencita Padilla, Carmen J. Buxó, Ross E. Long, Consuelo Valencia-Ramirez, Claudia P. Restrepo Muñeton, Lina M. Moreno Uribe, Wasiu L. Adeyemo, Azeez Butali, Mary L. Marazita, John R. Shaffer, Seth M. Weinberg
{"title":"Genome scan reveals several loci associated with torus palatinus","authors":"Myoung Keun Lee, Ahmed M. El Sergani, Noah Herrick, Rebecca M. Green, Carmencita Padilla, Carmen J. Buxó, Ross E. Long, Consuelo Valencia-Ramirez, Claudia P. Restrepo Muñeton, Lina M. Moreno Uribe, Wasiu L. Adeyemo, Azeez Butali, Mary L. Marazita, John R. Shaffer, Seth M. Weinberg","doi":"10.1111/ocr.12857","DOIUrl":"10.1111/ocr.12857","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Objective</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Torus Palatinus (TP) is a common trait with an unclear aetiology. Although prior studies suggest a hereditary component, the genetic factors that influence TP risk remain unknown. The purpose of this study is to identify genetic variants associated with TP.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Materials and Methods</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>We assessed the TP status of 829 individuals from various ancestral backgrounds using 3D palate scans. We then carried out a genome-wide association study (GWAS) to identify common variants associated with TP. We also performed gene-based tests across the exome to investigate the role of low-frequency coding variants.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Results</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Our GWAS did not identify any genome-wide significant signals but identified suggestive associations including hits on chromosomes 2, 5 and 17 with <i>p</i>-values less than 5 × 10<sup>−6</sup>. Candidate genes at these suggestive loci have been implicated in normal-range craniofacial features, syndromes with facial and oral malformations, and bone density. We did not find evidence that low-frequency coding variants influence TP risk. In addition, we failed to replicate associations identified in prior genetic studies of TP.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Conclusion</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>These findings suggest that multiple genes likely influence the development of TP. Independent replication will be required to confirm our suggestive associations.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":19652,"journal":{"name":"Orthodontics & Craniofacial Research","volume":"28 1","pages":"159-165"},"PeriodicalIF":2.4,"publicationDate":"2024-09-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1111/ocr.12857","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142260934","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Correlation analysis of airway space and condylar morphology in bilateral idiopathic condylar resorption patients","authors":"Yanfang Yu, Xueyan Xia, Lehan Xu, Xiaoyan Chen, Ningning Zhang, Mengjie Wu","doi":"10.1111/ocr.12855","DOIUrl":"10.1111/ocr.12855","url":null,"abstract":"<p>To evaluate the airway space in bilateral idiopathic condylar resorption (ICR) patients and analyse the correlation between the morphological characteristics of the condyles and airway parameters. In all, 35 female patients with bilateral ICR (mean age: 21.6 years) and 35 age-matched female controls (mean age: 21.3 years) were included. Airway parameters were measured using CBCT. Independent T-tests were used to analyse the differences between the bilateral ICR group and the control group, and then the correlation between airway parameters and condylar parameters was detected using Pearson correlation analysis. <i>p</i> < .05 was considered statistically significant. Patients with bilateral ICR showed a significant decrease in airway volume, minimum axial area and sagittal sectional area (<i>p</i> < .05). The bilateral condylar axial angle positively correlated with airway volume and sagittal sectional area (<i>p</i> < .05). In contrast, the bilateral condylar neck angle negatively correlated with sagittal sectional area (<i>p</i> < .05). None of the condylar parameters showed a correlation with minimum axial area of the airway in the bilateral ICR group (<i>p</i> > .05). Bilateral ICR significantly affects patients' airway space. The condylar axial angle and neck angle correlate with airway parameters.</p>","PeriodicalId":19652,"journal":{"name":"Orthodontics & Craniofacial Research","volume":"28 1","pages":"151-158"},"PeriodicalIF":2.4,"publicationDate":"2024-09-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142260935","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Joseph G. Ghafari, Eliane G. Ziade, Ammar Kassab, Maria Saadeh, Anthony T. Macari
{"title":"Variation of chin morphology and mandibular incisor length in different facial divergence patterns: New insights from CBCT records","authors":"Joseph G. Ghafari, Eliane G. Ziade, Ammar Kassab, Maria Saadeh, Anthony T. Macari","doi":"10.1111/ocr.12856","DOIUrl":"10.1111/ocr.12856","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Aim</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Evaluate constitutional differences in chin morphology and volume, and mandibular tooth size, between different facial divergence patterns.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Materials and Methods</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>The sample consisted of 284 pretreatment cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) images of growing and non-growing patients who were stratified into 4 groups based on mandibular plane inclination to cranial base (SN) angle. Linear and angular measurements were made on the lateral CBCT images: mandibular lateral incisor crown (I-C) total (I-A) lengths, the distances between point D (centre of symphysis) and both incisor apex (D-A) and menton (D-Me) and between cemento-enamel junction and menton (CEJ-Me); chin width at the level of the central incisor apex (CWA) and point D (CWD); and the angles of the anterior and posterior symphyseal slopes. The volume of the symphysis was measured using a specialized 3D imaging software. Group differences and associations between parameters were gauged through the three-way ANOVA analysis.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Results</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>I-C, I-A, D-A, D-Me and CEJ-Me were greater in the hyperdivergent group (<i>p</i> < .001). CWA and CWD were wider in the hypodivergent group (<i>p</i> = .003). Volume of the chin and inter-slope angles were similar in all groups (<i>p</i> > .05). The anterior slope angle decreased with hyperdivegence (<i>p</i> < .005) in opposite pattern to the posterior slope angle (<i>p</i> < .005).</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Conclusions</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Shape differences in mandibular symphysis were observed between opposite divergence patterns. Mandibular incisors were longer with hyperdivergence and shorter with hypodivergence. However, chin volumes were similar across divergence groups. These findings underline the role of genetic and environmental factors that impact facial growth.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":19652,"journal":{"name":"Orthodontics & Craniofacial Research","volume":"28 1","pages":"142-150"},"PeriodicalIF":2.4,"publicationDate":"2024-09-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142186023","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Noura Ibrahim, Hassan Mohamed Abouelkheir, Noha Mohamed Elkersh
{"title":"Accuracy of measurements on CBCT-generated digital models using different exposure parameters (in vitro study)","authors":"Noura Ibrahim, Hassan Mohamed Abouelkheir, Noha Mohamed Elkersh","doi":"10.1111/ocr.12854","DOIUrl":"10.1111/ocr.12854","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Introduction</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Dental imaging comprises a wide range of techniques and modalities, each with different diagnostic features influenced by numerous parameters, all of which contribute to the precision and effectiveness of dental evaluations and treatments. This study examined the dimensional reproducibility of arch measurements from CBCT scans with different voxel sizes and exposure parameters compared to a reference model from Extra-oral scanners (EOS) and how these parameters affected digital matching and diagnostic image quality.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Methods</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>A diagnostic observational study of arch dimensions, including inter-canine, inter-premolar, intermolar, arch width and arch length, was conducted on digital models (DMs) created from 65 CBCT scans of a full dentate epoxy maxillary model. The measurements obtained from EOS scans served as the control for the study. Normality was tested with the Shapiro–Wilk test, comparisons used the Kruskal–Wallis test with Bonferroni-adjusted pairwise comparisons for significant results, and data were analysed using IBM SPSS (Version 26.0), with significance set at <i>p</i> < .05.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Results</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Significant deviations were revealed among study groups, with group I (smallest voxel size) consistently displaying the lowest values, mean (SD) deviation was reported as 0.01 (0.006) and group IV (lowest kV value) exhibiting the highest deviations, mean (SD) deviation of 0.16 (0.17).</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Conclusion</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Combining a small voxel size (0.12 mm) with high milliampere (8 mA) and kilovoltage (90 kV) settings in CBCT ensured detailed anatomical visualization and accurate linear measurements, crucial for precise dental assessments, and emphasizing the necessity for strict control over CBCT parameters in dental applications.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":19652,"journal":{"name":"Orthodontics & Craniofacial Research","volume":"28 1","pages":"133-141"},"PeriodicalIF":2.4,"publicationDate":"2024-09-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142154751","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Davide Cannatà, Marzio Galdi, Carmine Scelza, Vittorio Simeon, Francesco Giordano, Stefano Martina
{"title":"Impact of maxillary expansion on the sagittal skeletal and dental parameters of growing Class II patients: A systematic review with meta-analysis","authors":"Davide Cannatà, Marzio Galdi, Carmine Scelza, Vittorio Simeon, Francesco Giordano, Stefano Martina","doi":"10.1111/ocr.12852","DOIUrl":"10.1111/ocr.12852","url":null,"abstract":"<p>A “spontaneous” correction of the Class II malocclusion has been described after maxillary expansion (ME) treatment. The aim of the present review was to systematically summarize changes in the sagittal dentoskeletal parameters of growing Class II patients after ME. The study protocol was developed according to the PRISMA statement and registered in PROSPERO before literature search, data extraction and analysis. The PICO model was followed in the definition of the research question, search strategies and study selection criteria. Randomized and non-randomized studies on the sagittal effects of ME published in English language without date restrictions were electronically searched across the Cochrane Library, Scopus and MEDLINE/PubMed databases. Changes in sagittal dentoskeletal cephalometric parameters were analysed. The risk of bias in randomized and nonrandomized studies was assessed using the Rob2 and ROBINS-I tools, respectively. A narrative synthesis was performed, focusing on the investigated population, intervention, comparison, and main outcomes. Pairwise meta-analyses were used to compare the outcomes assessed in subjects who underwent ME versus untreated subjects. Ten studies met the inclusion criteria, four were included in the pairwise meta-analyses due to the presence of a control group. Slight but significant improvements in OVJ (MD: −0.36; 95%; CI [−0.69 to −0.01]; <i>p</i> = .04) and 6/6 molar relation (MD: 1.5; 95%; CI [0.69 to 1.61]; <i>p</i> < .0001) were found in patients who underwent ME compared with untreated subjects, whereas no improvement in skeletal parameters was observed. However, the limitations of a small body of moderate-quality evidence and possible confounding factors should be considered. Evidence on the sagittal skeletal and dental effects of ME in Class II patients is still ambiguous, suggesting the need for more clinical trials, including appropriate control subjects, randomization and blinding during outcome assessment.</p>","PeriodicalId":19652,"journal":{"name":"Orthodontics & Craniofacial Research","volume":"28 1","pages":"116-132"},"PeriodicalIF":2.4,"publicationDate":"2024-09-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142154752","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Andrea Abate, Alessandro Ugolini, Alessandro Bruni, Vincenzo Quinzi, Valentina Lanteri
{"title":"Three-dimensional assessment on digital cast of spontaneous upper first molar distorotation after Ni-ti leaf springs expander and rapid maxillary expander: A two-centre randomized controlled trial","authors":"Andrea Abate, Alessandro Ugolini, Alessandro Bruni, Vincenzo Quinzi, Valentina Lanteri","doi":"10.1111/ocr.12849","DOIUrl":"10.1111/ocr.12849","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Objective</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>The aim of this randomized controlled trial (RCT) was to evaluate the spontaneous distorotation of upper first permanent molars and the transverse dentoalveolar changes on digital casts in growing patients following maxillary expansion treatment using either the Leaf Expander® or the rapid maxillary expander (RME), both anchored to the deciduous second molar.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Trial Design and Setting</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>This study was a two-arm, parallel-assignment, RCT with a dual-centre design conducted at two teaching hospitals in Italy.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Participants</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Inclusion criteria included maxillary transverse deficiency, prepubertal development stage (cervical vertebra maturation stage [CVMS] 1–2) and early mixed dentition with fully erupted upper first permanent molars. Exclusion criteria were systemic diseases or syndromes, CVMS 3–6, agenesis of upper second premolars, unavailability of the second deciduous molar for anchorage and Class III malocclusion.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Randomization</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Patients were randomly assigned to the Leaf Expander® or RME group using a computer-generated randomization list created by a central randomization centre. Randomization was conducted immediately before the start of treatment.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Intervention</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>The intervention involved treatment with either the Leaf Expander® or the RME. Both devices were anchored to the second deciduous molars. Following randomization, patients were further categorized based on the presence of no crossbite, unilateral crossbite or bilateral crossbite.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Main Outcome Measure</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>The primary outcome measure was the distorotation of the upper first molar (U6). Secondary outcomes included measurements of interdental linear dimensions, specifically upper inter-canine width (53–63), upper inter-molar width (MV16–MV26) and upper inter-deciduous second molar width (55–65).</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Blinding</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>The examiner analysing the digital casts was blinded to the treatment groups to prevent detection bias and ensure objective assessment. However, due to the nature of the intervention, blinding was not feasible for the patients and clinic","PeriodicalId":19652,"journal":{"name":"Orthodontics & Craniofacial Research","volume":"28 1","pages":"104-115"},"PeriodicalIF":2.4,"publicationDate":"2024-09-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1111/ocr.12849","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142154753","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Preventive and reparative effects of low-level laser therapy on orthodontically induced inflammatory root resorption—An animal study","authors":"Bowen Xu, Rina Du, Linna Bai, Kai Yang","doi":"10.1111/ocr.12853","DOIUrl":"10.1111/ocr.12853","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Background</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Orthodontically induced inflammatory root resorption (OIIRR) is one of the most important side effects of orthodontic treatment. Low-level laser therapy (LLLT) is a useful way to reduce the orthodontic treatment duration and may have some effect on preventing and repairing OIIRR. However, the specific effects of LLLT on OIIRR remain unknown.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Objective</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Our research aimed to evaluate the Dentin Sialophosphoprotein (DSPP) expression level and root resorption volume during treatment and retention to explore the role of LLLT in preventing and repairing OIIRR.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Methods</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Thirty-seven 6-week-old male Sprague–Dawley rats were selected to establish an OIIRR model; the rats were divided into Group B (blank), Group F (force), Group F(LLLT) (force and LLLT), Group F+R (force and retention) and Group F+R(LLLT) (force, retention and LLLT). The root resorption volume of the distal buccal root and mesial root in the maxillary left first molar was calculated by micro-CT, and the DSPP expression level on the compression side of the periodontal ligament was analysed by immunohistochemical staining.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Results</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>The resorption volume in Group F was greater than that in Group F(LLLT). For the mesial root, the volume in Group F was greater than that in Groups F+R and F+R(LLLT). For the distal buccal root, the volume in Groups F and F+R was greater than that in Group F+R(LLLT). The DSPP level in Group F(LLLT) was greater than that in Group F and there was no difference between Groups F+R and F+R(LLLT).</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Conclusions</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>LLLT has a certain preventive effect and a limited reparative effect on OIIRR in rats.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":19652,"journal":{"name":"Orthodontics & Craniofacial Research","volume":"28 1","pages":"95-103"},"PeriodicalIF":2.4,"publicationDate":"2024-09-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142120361","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Senxin Cai, Jing Liu, Yao Chen, Xinhan Yang, Yuxiang Yan, Dali Zheng, Youguang Lu, Linyu Xu
{"title":"A unilateral increase in the occlusal vertical dimension of growing rats results in mandibular deviation","authors":"Senxin Cai, Jing Liu, Yao Chen, Xinhan Yang, Yuxiang Yan, Dali Zheng, Youguang Lu, Linyu Xu","doi":"10.1111/ocr.12851","DOIUrl":"10.1111/ocr.12851","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Objective</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>The effects of unilateral increased occlusal vertical dimension (iOVD) on bilateral craniofacial, mandibular and alveolar development in growing rats were investigated via cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT). The role of Wnt/β-catenin signalling in this process was examined.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Materials and Methods</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Forty-eight female Sprague–Dawley rats were randomly allocated into unilateral iOVD and sham groups. At 2, 4 and 8 weeks, the rats were scanned via CBCT to analyse cranial, maxillary, mandibular and dental morphology. Changes in temporomandibular joint (TMJ) cartilage histology and Wnt/β-catenin signalling were assessed by histochemical and immunohistochemical staining and qRT–PCR.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Results</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Dorsal cephalograms revealed that the mandible in the iOVD group tilted approximately 4° to the right. Unilateral iOVD had little effect on cranial and maxillary growth but inhibited mandibular growth (mandibular length and ramal height), especially on the deviated side (DS). Moreover, unilateral iOVD increased the length of the lower incisors and decreased the height of the molars on the DS. Unilateral iOVD induced bilateral osteoarthritis-like changes in the bilateral TMJ condylar cartilage and activated Wnt/β-catenin signalling in the condylar cartilage, especially on the contralateral side (CLS).</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Conclusion</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Occlusion with unilateral iOVD induced mandibular deviation, significantly inhibited mandibular growth and produced compensatory changes in the alveolar bone. In the iOVD group, the mandibular body length and ramal height were greater on the CLS than on the DS. Moreover, the greater β-catenin protein expression in the TMJ condylar cartilage on the CLS than on the DS may account for the difference in asymmetrical mandibular development.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":19652,"journal":{"name":"Orthodontics & Craniofacial Research","volume":"28 1","pages":"84-94"},"PeriodicalIF":2.4,"publicationDate":"2024-08-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142081208","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Benjamin Steinvorth, Stefano Troiani, Tony Weir, Maurice J. Meade
{"title":"Euler-angle norms for tooth rotation, torque and tip","authors":"Benjamin Steinvorth, Stefano Troiani, Tony Weir, Maurice J. Meade","doi":"10.1111/ocr.12848","DOIUrl":"10.1111/ocr.12848","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Intro</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>The aim of the current study was to develop and describe a new measuring system for the orientation of a tooth in a digitalized cast of a jaw and provide new angular values for the rotation, torque and tip of maxillary and mandibular teeth.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Methods</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>This retrospective cross-sectional study involved the utilization of a sub-group of extrinsic Euler-angles to derive optimal norm values per tooth in three different planes of orientation (‘rotation’, ‘torque’ and ‘tip’) by evaluating the digital representations of the teeth derived from a database containing over 17,500 patients. The process involved the entry of the .stl files of the jaw pairs into a fully automated software system (Smyl:Ai, Ulm, Germany) whereupon jaw alignment, teeth segmentation, landmark identification and visual validation of input files was conducted prior to calculation of the norm values for the three different planes of orientation.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Results</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>The digital scans in stereolithography (.STL)-file format of the upper and lower dentitions of 1914 individuals with optimal occlusion were chosen and evaluated. New mean (standard deviation) angular values were determined for the rotation, torque and tip of maxillary and mandibular teeth.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Conclusion</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>The findings facilitate the reappraisal of rotation, torque and tip values currently acceptable as ideal. They will inform anthropologists and dental researchers about occlusion and alignment in orthodontic and non-orthodontic patients and provide baseline data for future studies. The methodology will also enable the evaluation of large numbers of data in relatively short timeframes.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":19652,"journal":{"name":"Orthodontics & Craniofacial Research","volume":"28 1","pages":"75-83"},"PeriodicalIF":2.4,"publicationDate":"2024-08-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1111/ocr.12848","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142073504","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}