A5000464958- Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics
- Temporomandibular Joint Disorders
- Dental Radiography and Imaging
- dental development and anomalies
- Cleft Lip and Palate Research
- Botulinum Toxin and Related Neurological Disorders
- Obstructive Sleep Apnea Research
- Facial Rejuvenation and Surgery Techniques
- Oropharyngeal Anatomy and Pathologies
- Craniofacial Disorders and Treatments
- Dental Health and Care Utilization
- Digital Imaging in Medicine
- Dental Research and COVID-19
- Empathy and Medical Education
- Pediatric Pain Management Techniques
- Autoimmune and Inflammatory Disorders Research
- Dental materials and restorations
- Oral microbiology and periodontitis research
- Dental Implant Techniques and Outcomes
- Dental Anxiety and Anesthesia Techniques
- Voice and Speech Disorders
- Tracheal and airway disorders
- Nasal Surgery and Airway Studies
- Dysphagia Assessment and Management
- Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology
University of Naples Federico II
2016-2025
Federico II University Hospital
2019-2022
University of Florence
2020
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).
Abstract Background Since in children and adolescence prevalence is assessed mainly on self‐reported or proxy‐reported signs symptoms; there a need to develop more comprehensive standardised process for the collection of clinical information diagnosis TMD these populations. Objective To new instruments adapt diagnostic criteria temporomandibular disorders (DC/TMD) evaluation adolescents. Method A modified Delphi method was used seek international consensus among experts. Fourteen clinicians...
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...
Abstract Background The present study aimed to investigate the patients’ perception of dental practice during COVID-19 outbreak, and whether pandemic will affect attendance orthodontic patients at practice. An online questionnaire, including Patient Health Questionnaire-4 (PHQ-4), was submitted Italian with items about their perceived risks when going dentist, concerns continuing treatment, onset temporomandibular disorders (TMD). Data were analyzed a chi-square test logistic regression...
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 Objective This retrospective study aims to assess the predictability of Overbite (OVB) reduction and Curve Spee (COS) levelling in patients with deep bite malocclusion treated Clear Aligner Therapy (CAT). The research evaluates accuracy prescribed movements growing non‐growing patients. Materials Methods Thirty‐six Invisalign from January 2018 using SmartTrack were included. Digital models at pre‐treatment, virtual plan post‐treatment phases collected analysed Geomagic Control X....
To compare the surface roughness of different orthodontic archwires.Four nickel-titanium wires (Sentalloy(®), Sentalloy(®) High Aesthetic, Titanium Memory ThermaTi Lite(®), and Esthetic(®)), three β-titanium (TMA(®), Colored TMA(®), Beta Titanium(®)), one stainless-steel wire (Stainless Steel(®)) were considered for this study. Three samples each analyzed by atomic force microscopy (AFM). Three-dimensional images processed using Gwiddion software, average (Ra), root mean square (Rms),...
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...
COVID-19 has severely impacted dentists, who are at a great risk of infection. This study aimed to investigate if dentists anxious about returning their daily activities, and what the perception is for orthodontists regarding orthodontic procedures. An online questionnaire, including Patient Health Questionnaire-4 (PHQ-4), was sent Italian during final days lockdown with items anxiety, fear, distress, perceived operators, concerns patients caused by working outbreak. Data were analyzed...
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...
To evaluate the effects of intraoral aging on surface properties esthetic and conventional nickel-titanium (NiTi) archwires.Five NiTi wires were considered for this study (Sentalloy, Sentalloy High Aesthetic, Superelastic Titanium Memory Wire, Esthetic EverWhite). For each type wire, four samples analyzed as received after 1 month clinical use by an atomic force microscope (AFM) a scanning electronic (SEM). sliding resistance, two stainless steel plates with three metallic or monocrystalline...
The Diagnostic Criteria for Temporomandibular Disorders (DC/TMD) use in adults is worldwide. Until now, no version of this instrument adolescents has been proposed.To present comprehensive and short-form adaptations the adult DC/TMD that are appropriate with clinical research settings.International experts TMDs pain psychology participated a Delphi process to identify ways adapting protocol physical psychosocial assessment adolescents.The proposed adaptation defines adolescence as ages 10-19...
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 compare the dental and skeletal effects of intermaxillary elastics on correction mild Angle's Class II division 1 malocclusion with clear aligner treatment (CA) versus fixed multibracket (FMB) in growing patients.The study sample consisted 49 consecutively patients (mean age ± SD 12.9 1.7 years), 32 females 17 males referred from School Orthodontics University Bratislava Comenius (Slovakia). All were treated a non-extraction orthodontic treatment, 25 FMB 24 CA.The cephalometric analysis...
Unlike the psychosocial assessment established for adults in Diagnostic Criteria Temporomandibular Disorders (DC/TMD), a standardised children and adolescents with TMD complaints has not yet been established.To develop new instrument set to assess functioning by adapting status pain-related disability (Axis II) of adult DC/TMD including instruments.A modified Delphi method was used survey 23 international experts four psychological factors consensus regarding tools adolescents. The reviewed...
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...