Diego Fernando López , Nathalia Garcia Giraldo , Valentina Rios Borrás , Juan Manuel Muñoz , Carlos Flores-Mir
{"title":"Volumetric differences in temporomandibular joint components in patients with facial asymmetry: A 3D tomographic segmentation study","authors":"Diego Fernando López , Nathalia Garcia Giraldo , Valentina Rios Borrás , Juan Manuel Muñoz , Carlos Flores-Mir","doi":"10.1053/j.sodo.2023.11.010","DOIUrl":"10.1053/j.sodo.2023.11.010","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Purpose</h3><p><span>To determine if there are differences in condylar volume, glenoid cavity and joint space between patients diagnosed with facial asymmetry (FA), between affected and </span>contralateral sides and with respect to subjects without FA.</p></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><p><span><span>Cross-sectional, retrospective study comparing CT/CBCT images from patients with FA diagnosis referred to a private clinic, versus a control group, age and sex matched, of patients requiring orthodontic treatment<span> without FA. The 3D Slicer software was used for the analysis. Bivariate analysis was performed to compare qualitative variables using Chi-square or </span></span>Fisher tests, and for normal distribution quantitative variables, the t-student test was used. The level of significance was </span><em>p</em> < 0.05.</p></div><div><h3>Results</h3><p>The FA group (<em>n</em> = 138) included: Hemimandibular Elongation (HE) (<em>n</em><span> = 64), Hemimandibular Hyperplasia (HH) (</span><em>n</em> = 12), Hybrid Form (HF) (<em>n</em><span> = 20), Asymmetric Mandibular Prognathism (AMP) (</span><em>n</em> = 25), Glenoid Cavity Asymmetry (GCA) (<em>n</em> = 9) and Functional Laterognathism (FL) (<em>n</em> = 8). The control group (<em>n</em><span> = 20) had no FA and no signs or symptoms<span> of temporomandibular dysfunction. The right condylar and glenoid cavity volumes were significantly larger in FA cases. The volumes of the right and left joint space had significant differences only in HE patients.</span></span></p></div><div><h3>Conclusion</h3><p>Condylar volumes are higher in almost all FA subgroups compared to matched controls. The glenoid cavity volume is larger in FA patients, except for the GCA right and FL left sides. Regarding articular spaces, HE was the only entity with less volume on the contralateral side. The evaluation of structural volume by 3D-CT images helps to diagnose and differentiate FA subgroups.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":48688,"journal":{"name":"Seminars in Orthodontics","volume":"30 3","pages":"Pages 346-354"},"PeriodicalIF":4.2,"publicationDate":"2023-12-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"138548427","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Avi Leibovich , Ayala Stabholz , Tali Chackartchi , Stella Chaushu
{"title":"Clear Aligners - An efficient tool in the combined Ortho-Perio treatment of gingival recessions","authors":"Avi Leibovich , Ayala Stabholz , Tali Chackartchi , Stella Chaushu","doi":"10.1053/j.sodo.2023.11.013","DOIUrl":"10.1053/j.sodo.2023.11.013","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p><span><span>Gingival recession<span> of lower incisors is a periodontal condition that mostly develops in young adults as a result of various etiological factors, such as mechanical trauma, bacterial associated </span></span>gingival inflammation<span><span>, viral infection or a mixture of the above. Several predisposing factors contribute to its occurrence, including thin gingival biotype, reduced alveolar bone thickness, the presence of dehiscence and </span>fenestrations, frenum pull, root malposition due to crowding or previous </span></span>orthodontic<span><span><span><span> treatment, as well as distorted fixed </span>orthodontic retainers<span><span>. The treatment approaches vary from supportive periodontal therapy alone to different surgical root coverage procedures. In situations where the root is in close proximity to or beyond the cortical bone, orthodontic repositioning of the root within the bone prior to surgical root coverage has been shown to be beneficial. Historically, such orthodontic correction required insertion of fixed orthodontic devices over an extended period, which posed challenges to patients who may have already undergone </span>orthodontic treatment in the past and are therefore reluctant to undergo </span></span>retreatment. This case series illustrates that, in contrast to certain beliefs, clear </span>aligners are an effective tool for repositioning the lower incisors’ roots before surgical root coverage procedures. The article provides guidelines for treatment planning and aligners’ design to achieve the best outcome in the shortest duration.</span></p></div>","PeriodicalId":48688,"journal":{"name":"Seminars in Orthodontics","volume":"30 2","pages":"Pages 105-112"},"PeriodicalIF":4.2,"publicationDate":"2023-12-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"138547244","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Daniela Garbo , Giacomo Baima , Giulia Maria Mariani , Federica Romano , Mario Aimetti
{"title":"Orthodontic treatment in stage IV periodontitis patients: Timing, management and long-term prognosis","authors":"Daniela Garbo , Giacomo Baima , Giulia Maria Mariani , Federica Romano , Mario Aimetti","doi":"10.1053/j.sodo.2023.11.004","DOIUrl":"10.1053/j.sodo.2023.11.004","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p><span><span>Patients affected by severe periodontitis can develop a secondary </span>malocclusion due to pathologic </span>tooth migration<span><span> that, if untreated, can hinder the maintenance of the entire dentition. In these cases, the combination of the appropriate stepwise periodontal therapy together with </span>orthodontic treatment<span><span> may become essential to re-establish health, aesthetics and function, leading to patient satisfaction and long-term stability. However, to successfully perform orthodontic tooth movement in stage IV periodontitis patients is paramount to carefully plan the treatment with a interdisciplinary approach, respecting the correct timing of the different phases of treatment, adapting biomechanics and </span>appliance design<span> individually, considering loss of periodontal support suffered from each patient. At the end of orthodontic treatment, after eventual prosthetic procedures, life-long retention and supportive periodontal care are needed to ensure good long-term prognosis. The present review describes the diagnostic, prognostic and therapeutic challenges associated with the combined ortho-perio treatment of stage IV periodontitis patients, providing both a literature and expert-based support for a biologically-orientated approach.</span></span></span></p></div>","PeriodicalId":48688,"journal":{"name":"Seminars in Orthodontics","volume":"30 2","pages":"Pages 113-122"},"PeriodicalIF":4.2,"publicationDate":"2023-12-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"138505021","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Orthodontic space closure after loss of maxillary incisors and periodontal breakdown of the edentulous area and on adjacent teeth.","authors":"Marco Rosa","doi":"10.1053/j.sodo.2023.12.006","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1053/j.sodo.2023.12.006","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":48688,"journal":{"name":"Seminars in Orthodontics","volume":"194 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":4.2,"publicationDate":"2023-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139015297","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Yashodhan M. Bichu , Abdulraheem Alwafi , Bingshuang Zou , Aditi Bichu , Yang Zhou , Xiaojing Liu , Samar M. Adel
{"title":"Corrigendum to Insights into concepts, protocols, and evidence of surgery-first orthognathic approach-The journey so far","authors":"Yashodhan M. Bichu , Abdulraheem Alwafi , Bingshuang Zou , Aditi Bichu , Yang Zhou , Xiaojing Liu , Samar M. Adel","doi":"10.1053/j.sodo.2023.10.005","DOIUrl":"10.1053/j.sodo.2023.10.005","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":48688,"journal":{"name":"Seminars in Orthodontics","volume":"29 4","pages":"Page 390"},"PeriodicalIF":4.2,"publicationDate":"2023-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1073874623000920/pdfft?md5=51fd2e0cca03994237179236b3e61108&pid=1-s2.0-S1073874623000920-main.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"136128688","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Dalya Al-Moghrabi , Simon J Littlewood , Karen Juggins , Andrew Flett , Anshu Sood
{"title":"The role of orthodontic societies online and on social media: Insights from UK campaigns","authors":"Dalya Al-Moghrabi , Simon J Littlewood , Karen Juggins , Andrew Flett , Anshu Sood","doi":"10.1053/j.sodo.2023.07.003","DOIUrl":"10.1053/j.sodo.2023.07.003","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Orthodontic<span> societies play a significant role in raising public awareness of the profession, and supporting patient care by debunking misinformation and helping patients make informed and appropriate decisions. In this article we highlight four web-based and social media campaigns run or supported by the British Orthodontic Society, namely ‘Hold that Smile’, ‘#KeepStokeSmiling’, ‘Your Jaw Surgery’ and ‘SafeSmiles’. We describe the rationale, aim, target audience, format and content of these campaigns and evaluate how they were publicised. We also discuss the impact and level of engagement of the campaigns as well as lessons learned for future campaigns. Professionals are highly encouraged to contribute to the distribution of these campaigns by endorsing them on social media platforms, ensuring that this information reaches and benefits patients.</span></p></div>","PeriodicalId":48688,"journal":{"name":"Seminars in Orthodontics","volume":"29 4","pages":"Pages 367-376"},"PeriodicalIF":4.2,"publicationDate":"2023-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"44168093","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Dr Om Prakash Kharbanda , Dr Tabassum Qureshi , Dr Kaleem Fatima , Dr Mayank Khandelwal
{"title":"Exploring the pros and cons of social media in orthodontics: A critical analysis of the perspectives of patients and professionals","authors":"Dr Om Prakash Kharbanda , Dr Tabassum Qureshi , Dr Kaleem Fatima , Dr Mayank Khandelwal","doi":"10.1053/j.sodo.2023.11.002","DOIUrl":"10.1053/j.sodo.2023.11.002","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":48688,"journal":{"name":"Seminars in Orthodontics","volume":"29 4","pages":"Pages 335-341"},"PeriodicalIF":4.2,"publicationDate":"2023-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"135510243","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"An introduction to “orthodontics in the era of social media” issue","authors":"Dalya Al-Moghrabi","doi":"10.1053/j.sodo.2023.10.002","DOIUrl":"10.1053/j.sodo.2023.10.002","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":48688,"journal":{"name":"Seminars in Orthodontics","volume":"29 4","pages":"Page 325"},"PeriodicalIF":4.2,"publicationDate":"2023-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"136058757","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Orthodontic groups on social media: Creating and maintaining an educational forum","authors":"Padhraig S. Fleming , Bjorn Ludwig","doi":"10.1053/j.sodo.2023.07.001","DOIUrl":"10.1053/j.sodo.2023.07.001","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Social media is increasingly imbedded in our daily routines. Facebook groups can harness the benefits of connectivity and community as well as diverse knowledge, practices and opinions to powerful effect. A plethora of excellent groups now exist offering diverse information relating to practice management, daily troubleshooting, evidence-based practice, clinical tips and new technologies. The experiences of the authors in developing groups focusing on clinical orthodontic application of theoretical knowledge and the implementation of cutting-edge digital practice are discussed. Suggestions for shaping complementary resources are also outlined.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":48688,"journal":{"name":"Seminars in Orthodontics","volume":"29 4","pages":"Pages 346-352"},"PeriodicalIF":4.2,"publicationDate":"2023-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"49005092","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Podcasts in orthodontics","authors":"Farooq Ahmed , Chris Cetta","doi":"10.1053/j.sodo.2023.11.001","DOIUrl":"10.1053/j.sodo.2023.11.001","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Podcasts are one of the most recent innovations in media to enter orthodontics. The sector is worth an estimate 18 billion dollars and has a compound annual growth of 27 %. The popularity of on-demand audio and video podcasts has been attributed to ease of production and publishing, free access, the ability to listen whilst engaged with other activities, industry investment, community engagement, mobile data availability, and smartphone popularity. Podcasts however have the limitation of no formal peer review process, potential poor-quality production, and have possibility to mislead the audience. This paper seeks to describe the podcast sector with a focus on healthcare, as well as describes the experiences of two orthodontic podcasts, the Orthodontics in Summary Podcast and the Illuminate Orthodontic Podcast.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":48688,"journal":{"name":"Seminars in Orthodontics","volume":"29 4","pages":"Pages 358-361"},"PeriodicalIF":4.2,"publicationDate":"2023-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"135456727","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}