scholarly journals The influence of bracket torque on external apical root resorption in bimaxillary protrusion patients: a retrospective study

2022 ◽  
Vol 22 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Xiaojuan Zhang ◽  
Hong Zhou ◽  
Xiangling Liao ◽  
Yi Liu
Keyword(s):  
Root Resorption ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Post Treatment ◽  
Maxillary Central Incisor ◽  
Paired Samples ◽  
Anterior Teeth ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
High Torque ◽  
Pre Treatment ◽  
Bimaxillary Protrusion

Abstract Background To evaluate the difference in root resorption between standard torque self-ligating brackets and high torque self-ligating brackets in bimaxillary protrusion patients after orthodontic treatment. Methods Pre-treatment and post-treatment Cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) of 32 patients (16 treated with the high torque DamonQ 0.022″ bracket and 16 with the 0.022″ standard torque self-ligating bracket) were selected. The first premolars were extracted from all patients before treatment. After mini-screw implants were inserted into the buccal region between the second premolar and first molar, 150 g of force was applied to retract the upper and lower anterior teeth to close the extraction space on each side. CBCT images of all patients were taken before and after treatment. Three-dimensional reconstruction of the maxillary central incisor, lateral incisor and canine was conducted with Mimics 20.0 software. The volumes of the roots were calculated using Gomagics Studio 12.0 software. The differences between the pre-treatment and post-treatment root volumes were statistically evaluated with a paired-samples t-test. Results There was no statistically significant difference in root resorption degree between the two kinds of torque brackets. The patient’s degree of root resorption in the high torque self-ligating group was greater than that in the standard torque group. Conclusions There was no significant difference in root external apical resorption between the high torque self-ligating brackets and the standard torque self-ligating brackets in bimaxillary protrusion patients.

scholarly journals The Influence of Bracket Torque on External Apical Root Resorption in Bimaxillary Protrusion Patients: A Retrospective Study

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zhang Xiaojuan ◽  
Zhou Hong ◽  
Liao Xiangling ◽  
Sang Jinhua
Keyword(s):  
Root Resorption ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Clinical Work ◽  
Post Treatment ◽  
Maxillary Central Incisor ◽  
Anterior Teeth ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
High Torque ◽  
Pre Treatment ◽  
Bimaxillary Protrusion

Abstract Objectives: To evaluate the difference in root resorption between standard torque self-ligating brackets and high torque self-ligating brackets in bimaxillary protrusion patients after orthodontic treatment.Materials and Methods: Pre-treatment and post-treatment CBCT of 32 patients (16 treated with the high torque DamonQ 0.022” bracket and 16 with the 0.022” standard torque self-ligating bracket) were selected. The first premolars were extracted from all patients before treatment. After mini-screw implants were inserted into the buccal region between the second premolar and first molar, 150 g of force was applied to retract the upper and lower anterior teeth to close the extraction space on each side. CBCT images of all patients were taken before and after treatment. Three-dimensional reconstruction of the maxillary central incisor, lateral incisor and canine was conducted with Mimics 20.0 software. The volumes of the roots were calculated using Gomagics Studio 12.0 software. The differences between the pre-treatment and post-treatment root volumes were statistically evaluated with a paired-samples t-test.Results: There was no statistically significant difference in root resorption degree between the two kinds of torque brackets. The patient’s degree of root resorption in the high torque self-ligating group was greater than that in the standard torque group.Conclusions: There was no significant difference in root external apical resorption between the high torque self-ligating brackets and the standard torque self-ligating brackets in bimaxillary protrusion patients.Clinical Relevance: A comparison of the effects of different torque brackets on root resorption can provide some guidance for bracket selection in clinical work.

scholarly journals Apical root resorption during orthodontic treatment with aligners? A retrospective radiometric study

2013 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Elena Krieger ◽  
Thomas Drechsler ◽  
Irene Schmidtmann ◽  
Collin Jacobs ◽  
Simeon Haag ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Root Length ◽  
Orthodontic Treatment ◽  
Influence Factor ◽  
Root Resorption ◽  
Post Treatment ◽  
Anterior Crowding ◽  
Anterior Teeth ◽  
Lateral Cephalograms ◽  
Length Changes ◽  
Pre Treatment

Abstract Introduction Objective of this study was to investigate the incidence and severity of apical root resorptions (ARR) during orthodontic treatment with aligners. Materials and methods The sample comprised 100 patients (17–75 years of age) with a class I occlusion and anterior crowding before treatment, treated exclusively with aligners (Invisalign®, Align Technologies, Santa Clara, CA, USA). The following teeth were assessed: upper and lower anterior teeth and first molars. Root and crown lengths of a total of 1600 teeth were measured twice in pre- and post-treatment panoramic radiographs. Afterwards, relative changes of the root length during treatment were calculated by a root-crown-ratio taking pre- and post-treatment root and crown lengths into consideration. A reduction of this ratio was considered as a shortening of the initial root length. Additionally, tooth movements of the front teeth were assessed by lateral cephalograms and the 3-dimensonal set up of each patient. Results All patients had a reduction of the pre-treatment root length with a minimum of two teeth. On average 7.36 teeth per patient were affected. 54% of 1600 measured teeth showed no measurable root reduction. A reduction of >0%-10% of the pre-treatment root length was found in 27.75%, a distinct reduction of >10%-20% in 11.94%. 6.31% of all teeth were affected with a considerable reduction of >20%. We found no statistically significant correlation between relative root length changes and the individual tooth, gender, age or sagittal and vertical orthodontic tooth movement; except for extrusion of upper front teeth, which was considered as not clinical relevant due to the small amount of mean 4% ARR. Conclusions The present study is the first analyzing ARR in patients with a fully implemented orthodontic treatment with aligners (i.e. resolving anterior crowding). The variety was high and no clinical relevant influence factor could be detected. A minimum of two teeth with a root length reduction was found in every patient. On average, 7.36 teeth per patient were affected.

scholarly journals External Root Resorption after Orthodontic Treatment with Invisalign®: A Retrospective Study

2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (11) ◽  
pp. 125
Author(s):  
Haya AlSagr ◽  
Shahd AlMujel ◽  
Sadeen AlShiha ◽  
Najlaa AlShathri ◽  
Deema AlShammary
Keyword(s):  
Retrospective Study ◽  
Orthodontic Treatment ◽  
Root Resorption ◽  
Root Apex ◽  
Post Treatment ◽  
Riyadh City ◽  
Crown Length ◽  
Anterior Teeth ◽  
External Root Resorption ◽  
Pre Treatment

AIM: To measure the incidence and severity of root resorption after orthodontic treatment with Invisalign. MATERIAL AND METHODS: This retrospective study was conducted at Riyadh, Saudi Arabia from June 2017 to January 2018. Pre- treatment and post-treatment Orthopantographs were obtained from orthodontic records of 29 patients managed with aligners (Invisalign®, Align Technologies, Santa Clara, CA, USA) at different dental clinics in Riyadh City. The selected sample was fulfilled the following criteria: (1) Class I malocclusion, (2) Mild to moderate crowding, (3) Non-extraction orthodontic treatment, (3) No evidence of root resorption before orthodontic treatment, (4) No root abnormalities or dilaceration, and (5) Good quality of pre- and post-treatment Orthopantographs. One examiner performed the measurements directly on the Orthopantographs using electronic digital caliper (Mitutoyo Manufacturing Co. Ltd., Tokyo, Japan) with an accuracy of 0.01mm. The measurements were performed on maxillary and mandibular central incisors, lateral incisors, and canines pre- and post-operatively, resulting in a total of 696 measurements. The crown length was measured from incisal edge to cemento- enamel-junction, while the root length from cemento-enamel-junction to root apex. RESULTS: In our study, 72% of the teeth demonstrated root resorption, in regard to the severity of root resorption, we found that mild root resorption > 0% up to 2% in all the affected teeth. Upper Anterior teeth have more significant resorption rate than lower anterior teeth P<0.05. CONCLUSION: The present study showed that incidence of root resorption was high after orthodontic treatment with Invisalign®, however the severity is very low and it is limited to the surface resorption only.

scholarly journals What is the best soft-tissue reference plane to quantify lip change in bimaxillary protrusion cases? A retrospective cohort study

2020 ◽  
Vol 10 ◽  
pp. 178-184
Author(s):  
Mustafa Nasar ◽  
Donald J. Ferguson ◽  
Johnny Joung-Lin Liaw ◽  
Laith Makki ◽  
Nikhilesh R. Vaid
Keyword(s):  
Soft Tissue ◽  
Post Treatment ◽  
Reference Plane ◽  
Treatment Change ◽  
Lower Lip ◽  
Soft Tissue Profile ◽  
Lateral Cephalograms ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Pre Treatment ◽  
Bimaxillary Protrusion

Objectives: The objective of the study was to evaluate the validity of five soft-tissue profile planes to actual horizontal lower lip changes following treatment of severe bimaxillary protrusion patients with vertical maxillary excess using extra-alveolar miniscrews. The null hypothesis was no differences in the incremental changes of horizontal lower lip changes from pre-treatment to post-treatment of the five methods compared to actual changes. Materials and Methods: Seventy adults were treated orthodontically with extractions for bimaxillary protrusion and “gummy” smile using extra-alveolar miniscrews. Lower lip horizontal position was assessed with pre- and post-treatment lateral cephalograms and five commonly used soft-tissue reference lines were used to measure horizontal lower lip treatment change. Results: Compared to actual therapeutic lower lip horizontal retraction (4.38 mm), soft-tissue references Ricketts’ E-line (3.89 mm) and Steiner’s S-line (3.88 mm) demonstrated no statistical difference (P > 0.05) from actual change. The five profile plane measures showed moderately high to high intercorrelations among themselves, but none of them were related to the actual amount of anteroposterior lip change that occurred. None of the five soft-tissue measurements showed a statistically significant difference (P > 0.05) between subgroups with least and greatest lower lip retraction. Conclusion: Under conditions of maximum lower lip retraction, Rickett’s E-line and Steiner’s S-line were fair measures of horizontal lower lip change. Although actual lower lip change and soft-tissue reference plane changes were correlated poorly, intercorrelations among the five soft-tissue references planes were moderately high. None of the five soft-tissue measurements was able to discriminate (P > 0.05) between treatments with least and greatest lower lip retraction. It may be concluded that Rickett’s E-line and Steiner’s S-line soft-tissue profile references are valid when there is considerable therapeutic retraction (4+ mm) of the lower lip.

scholarly journals Organ motion in linac-based SBRT for glottic cancer

2021 ◽  
Vol 16 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Annarita Perillo ◽  
Valeria Landoni ◽  
Alessia Farneti ◽  
Giuseppe Sanguineti
Keyword(s):  
Early Stage ◽  
Displacement Vector ◽  
Thyroid Cartilage ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Target Volume ◽  
Glottic Cancer ◽  
Organ Motion ◽  
Delivery Times ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Pre Treatment

Abstract Purpose The purpose of this study is to evaluate inter- and intra-fraction organ motion as well as to quantify clinical target volume (CTV) to planning target volume (PTV) margins to be adopted in the stereotactic treatment of early stage glottic cancer. Methods and materials Stereotactic body radiotherapy (SBRT) to 36 Gy in 3 fractions was administered to 23 patients with early glottic cancer T1N0M0. Patients were irradiated with a volumetric intensity modulated arc technique delivered with 6 MV FFF energy. Each patient underwent a pre-treatment cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) to correct the setup based on the thyroid cartilage position. Imaging was repeated if displacement exceeded 2 mm in any direction. CBCT imaging was also performed after each treatment arc as well as at the end of the delivery. Swallowing was allowed only during the beam-off time between arcs. CBCT images were reviewed to evaluate inter- and intra-fraction organ motion. The relationships between selected treatment characteristics, both beam-on and delivery times as well as organ motion were investigated. Results For the population systematic (Ʃ) and random (σ) inter-fraction errors were 0.9, 1.3 and 0.6 mm and 1.1, 1.3 and 0.7 mm in the left-right (X), cranio-caudal (Y) and antero-posterior (Z) directions, respectively. From the analysis of CBCT images acquired after treatment, systematic (Ʃ) and random (σ) intra-fraction errors resulted 0.7, 1.6 and 0.7 mm and 1.0, 1.5 and 0.6 mm in the X, Y and Z directions, respectively. Margins calculated from the intra-fraction errors were 2.4, 5.1 and 2.2 mm in the X, Y and Z directions respectively. A statistically significant difference was found for the displacement in the Z direction between patients irradiated with > 2 arcs versus ≤ 2 arcs, (MW test, p = 0.038). When analyzing mean data from CBCT images for the whole treatment, a significant correlation was found between the time of delivery and the three dimensional displacement vector (r = 0.489, p = 0.055), the displacement in the Y direction (r = 0.553, p = 0.026) and the subsequent margins to be adopted (r = 0.626, p = 0.009). Finally, displacements and the subsequent margins to be adopted in Y direction were significantly greater for treatments with more than 2 arcs (MW test p = 0.037 and p = 0.019, respectively). Conclusions In the setting of controlled swallowing during treatment delivery, intra-fraction motion still needs to be taken into account when planning with estimated CTV to PTV margins of 3, 5 and 3 mm in the X, Y and Z directions, respectively. Selected treatments may require additional margins.

OCT-Angiography as a reliable prognostic tool in laser-treated proliferative diabetic retinopathy: The RENOCTA Study

2020 ◽  
pp. 112067212096345
Author(s):  
Marco Lupidi ◽  
Ramkailash Gujar ◽  
Alessio Cerquaglia ◽  
Jay Chhablani ◽  
Daniela Fruttini ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Diabetic Retinopathy ◽  
Proliferative Diabetic Retinopathy ◽  
Additional Treatment ◽  
Post Treatment ◽  
Vascular Perfusion ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Before And After ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Pre Treatment ◽  
Induced Changes

Purpose: To quantitatively assess retinal neovascularizations (RNVs) in proliferative diabetic retinopathy (PDR) before and after photocoagulative laser treatment (PLT) using Optical Coherence Tomography Angiography (OCT-A). Methods: Consecutive patients with PDR were examined with fluorescein angiography (FA) and OCT-A before and after PLT. Baseline and after-treatment FA images were quantitatively analyzed to assess both the RNVs area and leakage area. On OCT-A RNVs area, vascular perfusion density (VPD), vessel length density (VLD) and fractal dimension were computed. VPD of the full-retina OCT-A underneath the RNV was determined to evaluate potential laser-induced changes in vascular perfusion. Results: Fifteen eyes of 13 patients with PDR were enrolled. The mean area of the RNVs was 0.47 ± 0.50 mm2 in the baseline OCT-A and 0.32 ± 0.40 mm2 in the post-treatment assessment ( p = 0.0002). The mean RNV VPD of RNV was 2% ± 4% in pre-treatment and 1% ± 1% for the post-treatment ( p = 0.0001). The mean VLD of RNV was 7.26 ± 1.53 at baseline and 6.64 ± 1.65 in the post treatment ( p = 0.0002). A significant difference in terms of mean RNVs area and VPD reduction between eyes that needed additional treatment and those that did not (~40% vs ~20%; p < 0.05), was observed. Mean VPD of full-retinal thickness OCT-angiogram was 55% ± 10% for the pre-treatment and 53% ± 8% for the post treatment scan ( p = 0.02). Conclusion: The quantitative OCT-A assessment of laser-induced changes of RNVs can be a useful non-invasive approach for determining treatment efficacy. A reduction of RNVs area or VPD ⩾ 40% might reveal those eyes that won’t require additional treatment. Retinal perfusion impairment seemed to progress independently from the treatment.

Urinary Steroids in Depressive Illness

1971 ◽  
Vol 16 (4) ◽  
pp. 224-227 ◽  
Author(s):  
A. Balfour Sclare ◽  
J. K. Grant
Keyword(s):  
Depressive Illness ◽  
Post Treatment ◽  
Normal Range ◽  
Mean Values ◽  
Female Patients ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Pre Treatment ◽  
Depressive Patients ◽  
Source Of Information

A longitudinal study of urinary 17-OHCS in 16 depressive patients showed mean values within the accepted normal range. There were no significant differences between pre-treatment and post-treatment values; only the female patients showed a tendency to have somewhat lower post-treatment levels. 17-KS output was measured in 18 depressive patients. The mean values were within the normal range. There was no significant difference between pre-treatment and post-treatment values although the female patients displayed a tendency towards somewhat lower levels following treatment. DHA and EA excretion were measured in 9 depressive patients. There was a very wide variance in the findings. There was no significant difference between pre-treatment and post-treatment levels. The significance of the above findings is discussed. It is considered that measurements of urinary excretion of corticosteroids in affective disorders constitute a limited source of information.

scholarly journals The effect of antibiotic timing on culture yield in paediatric osteoarticular infection

2019 ◽  
Vol 13 (1) ◽  
pp. 114-119 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. van der Merwe ◽  
K. Rooks ◽  
H. Crawford ◽  
C. M. A. Frampton ◽  
M. J. Boyle
Keyword(s):  
Treatment Group ◽  
Blood Cultures ◽  
Post Treatment ◽  
Antibiotic Administration ◽  
Osteoarticular Infection ◽  
Paediatric Patients ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Pre Treatment ◽  
Systemic Antibiotics ◽  
Culture Yield

Purpose To assess the influence of antibiotic timing on surgical culture yield in paediatric patients with haematogenous osteoarticular infection. Methods All patients aged 0 to 15 years admitted to a National Children’s Hospital with the diagnosis of acute, haematogenous, osteoarticular infection (osteomyelitis and/or septic arthritis) between June 1997 and December 2016 were retrospectively analyzed. Only patients with positive blood cultures undergoing surgery for culture and debridement were included. Patients were allocated into pre-treatment and post-treatment groups, according to whether they received antibiotics before or after surgical cultures were obtained. Outcomes measured included baseline variables, treatment characteristics and surgical culture yield. Results A total of 131 patients were included; 107 patients in the pre-treatment group and 24 patients in the post-treatment group. There was no significant difference with respect to patient age (p = 0.870), white blood cell count (p = 0.197), ethnicity (p = 0.203) or infection multi-focality (p = 0.883) between the two groups. The administration of systemic antibiotics prior to obtaining surgical cultures had no clinically significant effect on surgical culture yield (rate of positive surgical cultures, 85% (pre-treatment) versus 54.2% (post-treatment); p = 0.002). Within the pre-treatment group, there was no significant difference in duration of pre-surgical antibiotic treatment between patients who had positive or negative surgical cultures (mean duration, 45.9 hours (positive cultures) versus 47.9 hours (negative cultures); p = 0.743). Conclusion In paediatric patients with acute, haematogenous, osteoarticular infection, antibiotic administration before surgery does not decrease surgical culture yield. Our results suggest that paediatric patients presenting with suspected osteoarticular infection should receive appropriate systemic antibiotics promptly after blood cultures are obtained. Level of Evidence Level III - retrospective case-control study

scholarly journals Management of Bimaxillary Protrusion – A Case Report

2015 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 32-34
Author(s):  
Mohammad Shamim Al Mamun ◽  
Md Zakir Hossain
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Post Treatment ◽  
Facial Appearance ◽  
Fixed Appliance ◽  
Anterior Teeth ◽  
Treatment Changes ◽  
Bimaxillary Protrusion

This case report will evaluate the management of bimaxillary protrusion by standard edge wise technique with extraction of premolars. The objective of treatment was to use mild forces and to provide maximum space for the retraction of anterior teeth. The goal of the treatment was to improve facial appearance. The case was successfully managed by extraction of all first Premolars and fixed appliance therapy using standard edge wise mechanics. Post-treatment changes were good and stableBan J Orthod & Dentofac Orthop, April 2013; Vol-3, No.2

scholarly journals The comparison of on-demand caffeine consumption with squeezing technique on treating patients with premature ejaculation; a randomized clinical trial

2021 ◽  
Vol 15 (6) ◽  
pp. 2005-2010
Author(s):  
Seyyed Hassan Saadat ◽  
Khodabakhsh Ahmadi
Keyword(s):  
Sexual Satisfaction ◽  
Premature Ejaculation ◽  
Post Treatment ◽  
Common Disease ◽  
Latency Time ◽  
Caffeine Consumption ◽  
On Demand ◽  
Ejaculation Latency ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Pre Treatment

Background: The present study was aimed at evaluating the effect of on-demand caffeine consumption on treating patients with premature ejaculation (PE compared to squeezing technique. Methods: In this non-blind RCT, 42 otherwise healthy individuals with PE were divided into 2 groups of caffeine and squeezing technique group. The former received 100 mg of encapsulated caffeine for 3 weeks, 2 hours prior to each intercourse. Intra-vaginal ejaculation latency time and index of sexual satisfaction were calculated before and after treatment in both groups. Results: Mean age of the participants was 39.48±7.62 years. Despite the fact that there was no significant difference between pre-treatment and post-treatment values of both IELT and ISS between our 2 groups, significant difference was seen in both groups between pre-treatment and post-treatment values. Furthermore, no strong correlation was seen in pre-treatment IELT and ISS; however, statistically significant correlation was found in post-treatment values. Conclusion: Regarding the fact that caffeine is a well-known and widely-used drug in common disease, the use of this compound is highly unlikely to bear any stigma. Our study demonstrates that 100 mg of on-demand caffeine can equally increase both IELT and ISS significantly as squeezing technique. Further investigations are needed. Keywords: caffeine, premature ejaculation, squeezing technique, intra-vaginal ejaculation latency time, index of sexual satisfaction,

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