A5063992620- Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics
- Dental Radiography and Imaging
- Temporomandibular Joint Disorders
- dental development and anomalies
- Orthopedic Surgery and Rehabilitation
- Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology
- Neuropeptides and Animal Physiology
- Dental Implant Techniques and Outcomes
- Endodontics and Root Canal Treatments
- Digital Imaging in Medicine
- Autism Spectrum Disorder Research
- Periodontal Regeneration and Treatments
- Oral microbiology and periodontitis research
- Oral Health Pathology and Treatment
- Oropharyngeal Anatomy and Pathologies
- Dental materials and restorations
- Cleft Lip and Palate Research
University of Catania
2017-2020
Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria Policlinico - Vittorio Emanuele
2018-2020
Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore
2019
Vitamin C and antioxidants play a crucial role in endothelial function may be link for the known interaction of periodontitis ischemic heart disease (CAD). This pilot study evaluates association gingival health, periodontitis, CAD, or both conditions with salivary serum vitamin antioxidant levels. The clinical periodontal characteristics, serum, saliva samples were collected from 36 patients 35 plus healthy controls. Levels C, antioxidants, C-reactive protein (hs-CRP) assessed commercially...
The accuracy of 3D reconstructions the craniomaxillofacial region using cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) is important for morphological evaluation specific anatomical structures. Moreover, an accurate segmentation process fundamental physical reconstruction anatomy (3D printing) when a preliminary simulation therapy required. In this regard, objective study to evaluate four different types software semiautomatic mandibular jaw compared manual segmentation, used as gold standard. Twenty...
Some authors have recently postulated the possibility of a unilateral contraction palate in patients with crossbite. This study aimed to investigate palatal dimension size and morphology subjects functional posterior crossbite localize location through 3D analysis procedure.A sample (SS) 35 (mean age 9.2 ± 0.8 years), diagnosed crossbite, control (CS) 9.4 0.9 years) without were selected for this study. The digital models each patient analysed assess symmetry by measuring linear distances...
To investigate mandibular morphology in adults affected by posterior unilateral crossbite (PUXB) and to evaluate the hemi volumes from (CB) non-CB sides of same patients.Thirty-eight cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) images were consecutively recruited Digital Imaging Communications Medicine (DICOM)-formatted scans volume rendered into a surface three-dimensional (3D) mesh model obtain 3D bone. achieve point-to-point analysis models, reverse engineering software was used. The procedure...
The goal of this study was to investigate in patients with unilateral palatally displaced canine (PDC) the morphology maxillary teeth from cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) scans both on PDC side and non-PDC using a "surface matching" technique.CBCT images 28 (mean age 16.04 ± 1.77 years) were selected. Each tooth segmented then rendered into 3D model Mimics Research software root length measured. Afterwards, deviation analysis between carried out Geomagic Control X software.Statistically...
Background: Attachments are composite auxiliaries that used during a clear aligner orthodontic therapy to achieve difficult tooth movements. Two important factors the planned configuration and actual position of these auxiliary elements obtain desired force system. The aim present study was evaluate role different materials in correct reproduction attachment shape position. Methods: were considered flowable resin, dental restorative material, an composite. attachments created on three models...
ABSTRACT Objectives: To use three-dimensional (3D) mirroring and surface-to-surface techniques to determine any differences in mandibular functional unit shape morphology between the crossbite side non-crossbite adult patients with posterior unilateral who had not received corrective treatment for malocclusion. Materials Methods: Cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) records from 24 consecutive white (mean age, 27.5 years; range 22.6–39.7 14 women 10 men) seeking maxillary transverse...
To compare, using surface-to-surface (StS) matching, any shape differences between the crossbite and noncrossbite side of glenoid fossa articular eminence in adult patients affected by posterior unilateral (PUXB) compare them with unaffected controls.32 cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) scans (mean age: 23.72 ± 3.74 years) undergoing surgical maxillary expansion were analyzed to obtain three-dimensional models left right fossae that superimposed stable anatomical reference points then...
Background: With the introduction of digital systems in orthodontic field, it is not still clear if such can accurately substitute analogical diagnosis and treatment plane. Objective: The study compared Arch Length Discrepancy (TALD) Bolton ratio obtained from plaster dental casts (gold standard) models tested null hypothesis that TALD measurements are affected by degree crowding. Methods: sample included 40 divided into five sub-groups, according to American Board Orthodontists (ABO) score...