A5045458828- Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics
- Temporomandibular Joint Disorders
- Botulinum Toxin and Related Neurological Disorders
- dental development and anomalies
- Oropharyngeal Anatomy and Pathologies
- Dental Radiography and Imaging
- Cleft Lip and Palate Research
- Dental Anxiety and Anesthesia Techniques
- Obstructive Sleep Apnea Research
- Digital Imaging in Medicine
- Pain Mechanisms and Treatments
- Empathy and Medical Education
- Facial Rejuvenation and Surgery Techniques
- Craniofacial Disorders and Treatments
- Body Composition Measurement Techniques
- Laser Applications in Dentistry and Medicine
- Nasal Surgery and Airway Studies
- Dental Health and Care Utilization
- Oral microbiology and periodontitis research
- Dental Education, Practice, Research
- Eating Disorders and Behaviors
- Dental Implant Techniques and Outcomes
- Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Research
- Autoimmune and Inflammatory Disorders Research
- Pediatric Pain Management Techniques
University of Naples Federico II
2016-2025
University of Salerno
2020
To present a list of key points for good Temporomandibular Disorders (TMDs) clinical practice on behalf the International Network Orofacial Pain and Related Methodology (INfORM) group Association Dental, Oral Craniofacial Research (IADR).
The use of metal-free thermoplastic materials plays a key role in the orthodontic digital workflow due to increasing demand for clear aligner treatments. Three polymers commonly used fabricate aligners, namely Duran®, Biolon® and Zendura®, were investigated evaluate effect thermoforming (T.), storage artificial saliva (S.A.S.) their combination on mechanical properties. Elastic modulus yield stress specimens characterized. Each material was characterized each condition through tensile tests...
The prevalence of malocclusion, temporomandibular disorders (TMD) and oral parafunctions is highly debated in children population.To investigate the self-reported TMD-pain Italian schoolchildren to assess association between examined factors.A total 700 aged 9-11 years were selected among six public schools Campania region (Italy). Molar relationship, overjet, overbite cross-bite assessed through a clinical examination. Furthermore, subjects demanded fill validated questionnaire for...
Abstract Background Clear aligners (CA) are among the most chosen orthodontic therapies for patients who require an invisible treatment. Previous studies showed that thermoforming process and complexity of intraoral environment might alter properties these devices. The aim current prospective clinical study was to assess thickness changes CA after 10 days use. secondary reproducibility process, in terms aligner thickness. Materials methods from 18 consecutive (13 women, 5 men, mean age 28.8...
Clear aligners are employed daily for the treatment of Class II malocclusions, when a valid option involves distalization and derotation upper first second molars. Evidence regarding predictability these movements is slight, outcome that clinicians plan may not be achieved. Therefore, purpose this study to assess accuracy with clear aligners. Geomagic Control X, 3D quality control software, was used superimpose digital models pre-treatment, post-treatment, virtual (ideal post-treatment)...
ABSTRACT Objectives: To investigate the in vitro cytotoxicity of different thermoplastic materials for clear aligners on human primary gingival fibroblasts (HGFs). Materials and Methods: Four were considered this study: Duran (Scheu-Dental GmbH, Iserlohn, Germany), Biolon (Dreve Dentamid Unna, Zendura (Bay LLC, Fremont, CA, USA), SmartTrack (Align Technology, San Jose, USA). Three out four (Duran, Biolon, Zendura) assessed as thermoformed nonthermoformed, whereas was only thermoformed. The...
Objective: The aim of this cross-sectional epidemiologic study was to estimate the prevalence temporomandibular disorders (TMDs) and oral parafunctions in Italian adolescents assess associations between age, gender, habits, TMD. Methods: Three hundred sixty-one adolescents, aged 14-18 years, were examined for TMDs according Research Diagnostic Criteria Furthermore, habits explored by means a written questionnaire. Results: Almost one-third sample (27.4%) showed at least one TMD diagnosis,...
This study aimed to evaluate the periodontal health of orthodontic patients with supportive therapy in a 3 month follow-up. The sample comprised 20 (mean age 20.6 ± 8.1 years) treatment multibracket fixed appliances (fixed group-FG) and 34.7 12.5 clear aligners (clear group-CAG). At baseline (T0) after months (T1), probing depth (PD), plaque index (PI), bleeding on (BOP), gingival recession (REC) were measured. Patients trained perform an individualized tooth brushing technique, every 2...
Background. Clear aligners treatment (CAT) is a common solution in orthodontics to treat both simple and complex malocclusions. This study aimed evaluate the predictability of CAT, comparing virtually planned achieved tooth movement at end stage 15, which often time first refinement. Methods. Seventeen patients (mean age: 28.3 years) were enrolled study. Torque, tip rotation analyzed 238 maxillary teeth on digital models Pre-treatment (T0), 15 (T15) (T15i). Prescription, Achieved performance...
Occlusal tactile acuity (OTA) and bite force are essential components of the sensorimotor control oral behaviors. While these variables have been studied independently, it has not yet revealed whether compressive impacts occlusal perception mediated by mechanoreceptive afferents in periodontal ligament. The present study examined effect repetition maximum on OTA testing nine aluminum foils different thicknesses together with a sham test no foil, three times each, randomized order 36 healthy...
Background/Objectives: Parents/caregivers’ reports are valuable because they frequently play a crucial role in making decisions concerning child’s health, and their perspectives can significantly impact treatment choices. Furthermore, negative effects of oral health issues extend beyond just the adolescent patient, having an on family life. The aim this study is to explore perception parents/caregivers regarding children’s oral-health-related quality life (OHRQoL) how OHRQoL adolescents...
Diagnostic criteria reported in the expanded taxonomy for temporomandibular disorders include a standardised clinical examination and diagnosis (DC/TMD 3.B) of joint (TMJ) damage patients with juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA); however, their validity is unknown.To assess DC/TMD 3.B identification TMJ JIA-patients, using magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) as gold standard, to investigate relation between findings damage.Fifty consecutive JIA (9-16 years) were recruited. compared TMJs MRI...
The relationship between unilateral posterior crossbite (UPCB) and the possible asymmetric activation of jaw muscles in children is still under debate. This study aimed at evaluating muscle activity with UPCB before after rapid maxillary expansion (RME) by means surface electromyography a standardized sampling protocol.Twenty-nine (UPCB-group, mean age 9.6 ± 1.6 years) 40 UPCB-free controls (Control-group, 10.5 1.1) were recruited. left right anterior temporalis (AT) superficial masseter...
To describe the current oral health status of primary school children in Southern Italy, to investigate if there is an association between malocclusions and temporomandibular disorders (TMDs), dental caries periodontal disease.Study design: Transversal epidemiological study. We examined 1086 children, considering them same socioeconomic (medium). The Decayed, Missing, Filled (DMF) index Community Periodontal Index (CPI) were used assess decay status. Moreover, orthodontic gnathologic...
Aim: To evaluate the dental effects of treatment with clear aligners and intermaxillary elastics in adult patients Class II malocclusion. Material methods: A sample 20 treated Invisalign (5 M 15 F; mean age 27.6 ± 6.3 years) was included this single-center one-group longitudinal study. Dental cast cephalometric records were analyzed before (T0) after (T1). Data a t-test for paired data (p < 0.05). Results: There significant reduction Overjet (OVJ= −1.4 0.2; p ≤0.001) retroposition upper...