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Orthodontic treatment with self ligating multibraket appliance in adult. 5 years Follow-up
No full textEvaluation of dentoalveolar and skeletal effects in the transverse plane of the use of nitanium palatal expander 2 in adults
No full textEsercizi semplificati in terapia miofunzionale: presentazione di un protocollo terapeutico
No full textImpianti ultra-corti e platform switching nella riabilitazione di monoedentulie del mascellare posteriore. Caso clinico con controllo a 3 anni
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Effect of Enveloppe Linguale Nocturne on Atypical Swallowing: surface Electromyography and computerized Postural test evaluation.
No full textModification of attention parameters in children with obstructive sleep apnea syndrome after adenotonsillectomy
No full textAIM: This study was aimed to evaluate the effects of sleep apnea on attention parameters in children and the potential reversibility after adenotonsillectomy.
METHODS: Twenty-eight children aged between 4 and 9 years with chronic adenoid and tonsils hypertrophy and a diagnosis of severe sleep apnoea were prospectively enrolled in the study. They were submitted to the “modified bells test” for the assessment of attention. The administration of the test requires the child seeking to tick the bells on a sheet in the shortest time possible, providing a score of accuracy, and a speed. The results are expressed in terms of percentiles compared to the average of the peers of equal months of age.
RESULTS: The modified bells test evidenced in all children attention values lower than the normal for both areas assessed (speed: median 15th percentile; accuracy: median 12th percentile). The correlation between high levels of AHI and attention deficit was statistically significant, concerning both the rapidity (P=-0.524, P=0.01) and the accuracy (P=-0.583, P=0.01). At 3-month follow-up, the bells test values were significantly better reaching the 40th percentile for the parameter “speed” and the 42nd with respect to the “accuracy” (P<0.01).
CONCLUSION: The child suffering from sleep apnea shows a severe attention deficit with regard both to the parameters of speed and to those of accuracy. This deficit, however, can be easily restored with surgical therapy with almost immediate attainment of normal levels
Overview of Mini-screws in Orthodontics
No full textTemporary anchoring devices (TADs) also known as mini-screws represent today an alternative method to improve orthodontic mechanisms. In particular, these mini-screws are used as ‘anchors’ to facilitate the straightening of the teeth and the closing of the interdental spaces, especially when the application of force could cause an unwanted movement of some teeth. However, a crucial aspect related to the use of these devices is the possibility of breakage during their operational life as well as during positioning and/or extraction. The existence of a fragment of the mini-screw within the jaw not only poses a potential risk of inflammation but also necessitates supplementary interventions to extract the compromised components. Additionally, the materials used may contribute to cytotoxicity. To address concerns related to mini-screw breakage and potential cellular damage, researchers need to investigate two key areas: the resistance behaviour of mini-screws and how their microstructure affects performance during treatment. By understanding these factors, you can choose more reliable and effective mini-screws, ultimately improving patient safety and treatment success. This article provides an overview of mini-screws, presenting and examining the development, advantages and disadvantages of mini-screw implants in the context of temporary skeletal anchorage for orthodontic applications. Furthermore, the paper analyzes the microstructural and mechanical properties of such mini-implants
Correction to: Curve of Spee modification in different vertical skeletal patterns after clear aligner therapy: a 3D set-up retrospective study (Progress in Orthodontics, (2024), 25, 1, (5), 10.1186/s40510-023-00503-1)
No full textCorrection to: Prog Orthod.25, 5 (2024) https://doi.org/10.1186/s40510-023-00503-1. Following publication of the original article [1], the authors identified an error in the author names of the author group as the given name and family name were erroneously transposed. The incorrect author names are: Ciavarella Domenico, Fanelli Carlotta, Suriano Carmela1, Campobasso Alessandra, Lorusso Mauro, Ferrara Donatella, Maci Marta, Esposito Rosa and Tepedino Michele The correct author names are: Domenico Ciavarella, Carlotta Fanelli, Carmela Suriano, Alessandra Campobasso, Mauro Lorusso, Donatella Ferrara, Marta Maci, Rosa Esposito and Michele Tepedino The author group has been updated above and the original article [1] has been corrected
Correction of Class III Malocclusion Treated with Carriere® Motion™
No full textClass III malocclusion needs complex orthodontic treatment. This case report describes a 16-year-old male patient with skeletal class III malocclusion with a negative overjet and overbite. Upper incisors were proclined with the accentuated curve of Wilson. Treatment has changed the functional curve of Wilson that has improved functional dynamic occlusion. The patient was treated using a Carriere® Motion™ Class III (CM3) and SLX 3D Brackets system. After a 25-month treatment, the patient reached class I molars and canines relationships on both sides with good facial aesthetics and good functional occlusion. The result was also satisfactory for the patient. A one-year follow-up confirmed that the outcome was stable
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