A5078580806- Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics
- dental development and anomalies
- Temporomandibular Joint Disorders
- Obstructive Sleep Apnea Research
- Neuroscience of respiration and sleep
- Dental Radiography and Imaging
- Dental Implant Techniques and Outcomes
- Cleft Lip and Palate Research
- Dental materials and restorations
- Dental Trauma and Treatments
- Craniofacial Disorders and Treatments
- Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology
- Facial Rejuvenation and Surgery Techniques
- Tracheal and airway disorders
- Endodontics and Root Canal Treatments
- Oral and gingival health research
- Dental Erosion and Treatment
- Sleep and Wakefulness Research
- Periodontal Regeneration and Treatments
- Oral microbiology and periodontitis research
- Facial Trauma and Fracture Management
- Botulinum Toxin and Related Neurological Disorders
- Cardiovascular and Diving-Related Complications
- Dental Education, Practice, Research
- Dysphagia Assessment and Management
University of L'Aquila
2015-2025
University of Foggia
2017-2023
Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore
2020
Istituti di Ricovero e Cura a Carattere Scientifico
2020
Agostino Gemelli University Polyclinic
2020
Background: Obstructive sleep apnea is a sleep-related breathing disorder associated with craniofacial morphology and dental arches. The aim of this study was to evaluate the correlation between obstructive morphometry arches upper airways. Methods: Forty patients were enrolled in study, polysomnographic parameters evaluated hypopnea index (AHI) oxygen desaturation (ODI). Dental measurements taken from 3D models included anterior arch widths, posterior maxillary mandibular lengths, palatal...
Clear aligner treatment offers several advantages, but the available literature shows that some kind of tooth movements are unpredictable. In addition, majority studies focused on one clear system, while different characteristics various systems can provide outcomes. The aim present retrospective cohort study was to evaluate predictability Nuvola® system in achieving torque anterior teeth.Thirty-nine adult patients, who were consecutively treated with aligners, retrospectively selected, and...
The effectiveness of clear aligners in correcting malocclusions is closely linked to the properties materials used make them. polymers manufacture have well-established properties. However, process manufacturing aligners, known as thermoforming, involves thermal and mechanical shocks that may alter these objective this study was evaluate effects thermoforming on mechanical, optical, chemical, morphological sixty PET-G specimens. compared thickness, weight, absorbance, chemical structure,...
The recording of occlusal contacts is a pivotal step in many dental procedures, yet the lack standardized method could introduce clinical errors. aim this study was to compare recorded using intraoral scanner articulating paper. As secondary outcome, subjective assessment made two methods compared between different observers.
The purpose of the present study was to evaluate: (1) changes in curve Spee (COS) after clear aligner therapy and (2) whether such correlated with patient's skeletal patterns.
The aim of this study was to evaluate position shifts during sleep patients with obstructive apnea (OSA) syndrome both and without the use a mandibular advancement device (MAD). In total, 73 adult Caucasian diagnosed confirmed by polysomnography were retrospectively enrolled. Inclusion criteria as follows: age >20 years, body mass index <34 kg/m2, polysomnographic diagnosis OSA, non-smoker, absence comorbidities at diagnosis, treatment MAD. Two monitoring performed: one time (T0) another...
This study aims to compare the ‘Nuvola®’ system with ‘Fantasmino®’ system, examine their material properties, and define indications for use of aligners. Two groups patients were selected respectively treated Nuvola® aligner Fantasmino® system. The goal treatment has been achieved two systems. types aligners have shown differences during treatment. elastic properties high performance, but its size does not encourage compliance throughout day. determines good tooth movement facilitates...
Background: The purpose of this study was to examine surface electromyographic (sEMG) activity masticatory muscles before and after functional orthopaedic therapy with Sander appliance.Material Methods: Ten adolescents (5 girls, 5 boys) an Angle Class II, division I malocclusion, 9-13 years old, were submitted sEMG therapy.To verify the neuromuscular equilibrium, standardized EMG activities right left masseter anterior temporal recorded during maximum voluntary clench, analysed calculating:...
The aim of the present study was to evaluate relationship between insertion torque and stability miniscrews in terms resistance against dislocation, then comparing a self-tapping screw with self-drilling one. Insertion measured during placement 30 31 stainless steel (Leone SpA, Sesto Fiorentino, Italy) synthetic bone blocks. Then, an increasing pulling force applied at angle 90° 45°, displacement recorded. statistical analysis showed statistically significant difference mean Maximum Torque...
To evaluate the relative influence of different criteria in choice between extraction and nonextraction treatment current orthodontics, to assess how percentage extractions has evolved over time.Pre-treatment records (panoramic radiograph, lateral cephalogram, study casts photographs) fourteen cases permanent dentition (adult or adolescent) with class I molar relationship moderate anterior crowding were evaluated by 28 orthodontists. For each case, orthodontist filled out a questionnaire...
Abstract Background The role of interdental widths and palatal morphology on the development obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) has not been well investigated in adult patients yet. aim this paper was to assess maxilla mandibular dental arches three-dimensional (3D) casts correlate these measurements with severity OSA. Methods Sixty-four (8 women 56 men, mean age 52.4) a diagnosis mild-to-moderate OSA were retrospectively enrolled. On each patient, home test 3D models collected. Apnea-hypopnea...
To evaluate the correlation between cephalometric skeletal parameters and Obstructive Sleep Apnea syndrome (OSAs) severity, in adult patients with OSAs.
Class II subdivision is a malocclusion characterized by dental and functional asymmetry that difficult to manage. Impaired muscle function can result in asymmetrical growth, leading occlusal instability.
The aim of this study is to evaluate determinants maxillary canine impaction taking into account both position related variables and the pattern facial growth.A retrospective clinical radiographic analysis was carried out on 109 patients aged between 9 10 years at time first evaluation. At baseline, SN-GoMe angle, interincisal angle α distance d were used characterize location vertical growth. end a two follow up period eruption state each patient recorded accordingly classified as erupted...
Background: To investigate the modifications induced by rapid maxillary expansion (RME) on electromyographic (EMG) activities of anterior temporal and superficial masseter muscles, in patients without pre-treatment EMG alterations.Material Methods: Twenty-one with unilateral posterior cross-bite selected from orthodontic department University L'Aquila (Italy), were enrolled.There was no control group this study since each subject acted as a her/himself.Two surface recordings taken: T0...
Obstructive sleep apnea is characterized by a reduced airflow through the upper airways during sleep. Two forms of obstructive are described: central form and form. The related to many factors, such as craniofacial morphology.To evaluate correlation between morphology cranial base, mandible maxilla, severity.Eighty-four patients, mean age 50.4 years old; 73 males 11 females with were enrolled in present study. Patients high body mass index comorbidities excluded. Lateral cephalograms...