Abstract Introduction Implant stability is influenced by bone density, implant design, and site preparation characteristics. Piezoelectric (PISP) has been demonstrated to improve secondary compared with conventional drilling techniques. Osseodensification drills (OD) have recently introduced enhance both density stability. The objective of the present multi‐center prospective randomized controlled trial was monitor changes over first 90 days healing after bed OD or PISP. Methods Each patient...

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...

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...

To evaluate if changes in lower incisor position following orthodontic treatment are correlated with development of gingival recessions.Pre- and post-treatment digital models lateral cephalograms 22 subjects were collected retrospectively. The clinical crown length, scallop, papilla height the central measured along cephalometric incisor's inclination, distance from mandibular plane, between Infradentale Menton points. Statistical correlations variables studied. In addition, two groups...

Mandibular condylar fractures commonly occur after trauma and account for 25 to 35% of all mandibular fractures; its appropriate therapy still remains a point controversy in children. The purpose this paper is describe the treatment an 11-years-old male patient affected by neck-condylar fracture as result evolutive age.

The aim of the study was to evaluate sella and craniofacial morphological features in growing patients with palatally displaced canines compared controls.Twenty-two subjects were retrospectively selected 22 controls matched for age gender. Lateral cephalograms collected sagittal vertical cephalometric variables measured, together interclinoid distance, depth, diameter. independent samples T-test or Mann-Whitney U-test used compare all between two groups. A Pearson correlation computed that...

The aim of this study was to evaluate the differences in sella dimensions and shape between growing patients with Class I, II, III skeletal malocclusions, evaluated through morphometric analysis. Seventy-eight subjects aged 9 13 years were selected assigned either or groups according measured ANB angle (the Nasion, A-point B-point). Six landmarks digitised outline turcica. Linear measurements length depth also performed. Procrustes superimposition, principal component analysis, canonical...

Maxillary expansion is a fundamental interceptive orthodontic treatment, which can be achieved through either rapid protocol or functional devices. However, no data exist about the efficacy of devices in achieving skeletal expansion. Therefore, aim this study was to compare effects palatal expander (RPE) and function-generating bite type M (FGB-M) on transversal dimension maxilla, maxillary mandibular dental arch width.

A treatment modality for Class II division 1 malocclusion is discussed. Orthodontic of patients with deep bite and an important challenge in clinical practice. The aim this work to compare the efficacy anterior plane functional appliance (ABPFA) by assessing changes different times untreated literature.The study group comprised 22 subjects hypo-divergent. Eligibility criteria were: dental malocclusion, hypo-divergent skeletal pattern, late mixed or permanent dentition. We analyzed use stable...

Temporomandibular disease (TMD) etiology is multifactorial and related to many perpetuating, predisposing, initiating factors. The daytime parafunctions may have an important role in TMD pathogenesis. most frequent analyzed were the static parafunction (ie, clenching) dynamic grinding). In present paper, authors evaluated swallowing (an oral function/parafunction) with surface electromyography patients TMD.Twenty problems (nonhealthy patients, NHP) (mean age: 33 ± 1.994; 8 men 12 women) 20...

The aim of this retrospective study was to compare the efficiency two biologically oriented devices in achieving maxillary expansion: Rapid Palatal Expander (RPE) and Nitanium Expander-2 (NPE-2). Thirty-six subjects, divided equal groups, were included study. Maxillary dental arches scanned using Trios 3 shape®, order perform a digital analysis 3D models. models analyzed Autodesk Fusion 360® Meshmixer®. All data obtained from pre-treatment post-treatment processed Prism® software. anterior...

Background: The rife use of aesthetic appliance in orthodontic treatment requires the study properties materials they are made of. Objective: aim present was to evaluate dimensional stability clear aligners three different after application in-vivo dynamic stress and in-vitro static stress. Methods: Three (PET-G; PET; SmartTrack ® ), prepared on dental arch same patient, were tested. For each material, aligner samples manufactured: one be used , tested as a control. To effects produced worn...

In the present paper, authors analyze effect of "Swallowing Occlusal Contact Intercept Appliance" (SOCIA) in treatment children with hyperdivergent Class II malocclusion. This functional appliance has no intra-oral anchorage, but induces a continuous periodontal, muscular, and articular stimulation.Twenty-six patients growth class malocclusion were selected treated SOCIA appliance. Cephalometric analysis was performed before (T1) immediately after (T2).After 24 months observed modification...

Objective To evaluate the effects of rapid palatal expander (RPE) on hyoid bone and tongue position in skeletal Class I patients, compared to control groups.Methods Eighty-four subjects, aged 6–14, were selected. Among these, 28 patients treated with RPE, function-generating bite (FGB) appliance, untreated. Lateral cephalograms taken before (T0) after (T1) treatment retrieved. Changes evaluated, area above was measured.Results No significant difference posture observed across groups....

Maxillary expansion is a common orthodontic procedure that could have positive effect also on airway patency. The aim of the present study was to evaluate long-term effects rapid maxillary (RME) nasopharyngeal area and cranio-cervical angulation in growing patients, compared controls treated with function-generating bite appliance (FGB).Sixty patients aged 6-14 consecutively RME or FGB were selected retrospectively divided into two groups. Lateral cephalograms taken before after treatment...

Nail biting (NB) is a repetitive and uncontrolled parafunctional activity that can affect oral health by altering tooth shape intraoral position. Nowadays, there not enough scientific evidence about the impact of NB on teeth; therefore, this study aimed to evaluate effects length, width inclination upper central incisors. This retrospective involved 76 patients, 40 males 36 females, with mean age 10.6 ± 0.3 years. Digital scans maxillary arch each patient were recorded. Next, incisors used...

Purpose: To retrospectively evaluate the influence of prosthetic features on marginal bone level changes around bone-level implants with an external hex connection. Materials and Methods: A total 100 patients 166 cemented crowns were included. Demographic clinical data collected. Prosthetic radiographically evaluated, including emergence angle (EA), profile (EP), crown-implant ratio (CIR), abutment height. Marginal levels measured intraoral radiographs taken at baseline after least 1 year....

The aim of the present work was to evaluate dentoskeletal effects swallowing occlusal contact intercept appliance (SOCIA) III in pseudo Class malocclusion treatment.Thirty-six patients (mean age: 9.46 years old) with pseudo-Class and 22 untreated controls 8.7 were selected examined. All presented a cervical stage CS2, CS3, or CS4. Patients CS5 not enrolled study. Cephalometric analysis performed before phase 1 treatment (T1) immediately following 2 (T2).Paired t-test independent t-test.SOCIA...

Objectives. To present a new short self-test, called the OSA wellness scale (OWS), for assessing health-related quality of life (HRQoL) changes in obstructive apnea syndrome (OSA) patients treated with mandibular advancement device (MAD). Methods. 51 (8 women and 43 men, mean age 52.3) fully customizable MAD (Protrusor) were retrospectively enrolled. Each patient received home sleep testing (HSAT) at baseline (T0) after three months treatment (T1). Two self-test evaluations, Epworth...