Outcome of Surgical Extraction of Linguoverted Deciduous Mandibular Canine Teeth, Performed as an Interceptive Orthodontic Procedure in Puppies, on Permanent Occlusion.

Linguoversion of deciduous mandibular canine teeth can be a painful condition, interferes with the development and growth of the jaws, and potentially leads to further malocclusions affecting permanent dentition. Extraction of linguoverted deciduous mandibular canines is considered an interceptive orthodontic procedure that would allow unimpeded development of the jaws and permanent teeth. This study assessed clinical records of 124 dogs that had linguoverted deciduous mandibular canine teeth surgically extracted between October 2010 and September 2019 in a veterinary dental referral clinic. Seventy-seven cases fulfilled the study criteria. Fifty-one percent of these patients required further orthodontic treatment of the permanent occlusion and forty-nine percent demonstrated atraumatic permanent occlusion. The study found no correlation of the outcome with age at the time of surgery. The class of malocclusion (class 1 or class 2) at the time of surgery was also not associated with the outcome.

Revisión de los principales manejos ortodónticos interceptivos y correctivos no quirúrgicos de la maloclusión clase III / Review of the main non-surgical interceptive and corrective orthodontic management of Class III malocclusion

La maloclusión clase III se considera un reto en la práctica de todo ortodoncista. Una de las principales dudas al respecto reside en ¿cuándo es el mejor momento para intervenir? Exis- ten dos enfoques en el manejo ortodóntico del paciente: 1) la ortodoncia interceptiva; y 2) la ortodoncia correctiva. La or- todoncia interceptiva busca la prevención del establecimiento de la malolcusión. En este grupo, se encuentra el uso de más- cara facial con disyunción maxilar y el de aparatología fija (2x4 o 2x6). Por otro lado, la intervención correctiva hace re- ferencia al camuflaje de las características que trae consigo la maloclusión clase III ya establecida; dentro de este enfoque se encuentran las extracciones de piezas, el uso de minitornillos extraalveolares y la filosofía MEAW. Se puede concluir que el adecuado manejo de la maloclusión clase III radica en el oportuno y correcto diagnóstico, que debe realizarse a través de la minuciosa inspección de las características y hallazgos intra y extraorales de los pacientes (AU)

Class III malocclusion is considered a challenge in the practice of every orthodontist. One of the main questions is: when is the best time to intervene? There are 2 approaches to the orthodontic management of the patient: 1) interceptive orthodontics, and 2) corrective orthodontics. Interceptive or- thodontics seeks to prevent the establishment of malocclusion by means of the use of a facial mask with maxillary disjunc- tion, or the use of fixed appliances (2x4 or 2x6). Corrective intervention refers to camouflaging the characteristics of a Class III malocclusion that is already established. This ap- proach uses tooth extraction, extra-alveolar mini screws or the MEAW philosophy. To conclude, proper management of Class III malocclu- sion is based on timely, correct diagnosis, which must be made through careful inspection of the characteristics and intraoral and extraoral findings in patients (AU)

Dental anomaly patterns in mixed dentition: Illustrating the role of interceptive orthodontics in the management of mandibular lateral incisor-canine transpositions and palatally displaced maxillary canines.

Dental anomalies of size, number, and position have been suggested to have a genetic background and frequently complicate the orthodontic treatment. Early intervention is a paramount step in managing patients with dental anomaly patterns (DAPs) to decrease the complexity of the case during the later stages of comprehensive orthodontic care. This case report highlights the importance of the detailed diagnosis in a case with several dental anomalies (mandibular lateral incisor-canine transposition, palatally displaced canines, small-sized maxillary lateral incisors and congenitally missing second premolar), utilizing interceptive orthodontic management in the mixed dentition stage in order to minimize the complexity and complications of comprehensive orthodontic care in the permanent dentition stage.

Relationship of Angulation of Maxillary Impacted Canines with Maxillary Lateral Incisor Root Resorption

ABSTRACT Objective: To assess the relationship of ɑ and ß angles of maxillary impacted canines with maxillary lateral incisor root resorption. Material and Methods: For this, 40 patients (between 11 and 45 years) with impacted maxillary canines presenting to a private orthodontic clinic were evaluated.20% of the cases were male and 80% were female. The ɑ and ß angles were measured on panoramic radiographs to determine the angulation of impacted canine. CBCT scans had been taken by ProMax 3D CBCT system were used to examine lateral root reorption. The relationship between the size of ɑ and ß angles of impacted maxillary canines and root resorption in the adjacent maxillary lateral incisor was analyzed using SPSS version 22. Results: The mean size of ɑ and ß angles had no significant correlation with the presence/absence, location, or severity of root resorption in the adjacent lateral incisor or the buccolingual position of impacted canine. The ɑ and ß angles in impacted maxillary canines cannot be used to determine the incidence or severity of root resorption in the adjacent lateral incisor. Conclusion: No significant association between ɑ and ß angles and incidence or severity of root resorption in the adjacent lateral incisor was found.

Disostosis cleidocraneal a tres años de tratamiento ortopédico / Cleidocraneal dysostosis at three years of orthopedic treatment

Introducción: La disostosis cleidocraneal es un trastorno genético raro con patrón hereditario. Sus rasgos patognomónicos son la aplasia clavicular, fontanelas y suturas abiertas, múltiples anomalías dentales. Su origen se relaciona con alteraciones en el gen RUNX2, importante para la síntesis de CBFA1, que a su vez funciona como un conformador óseo y un diferenciador de osteoblastos. Caso clínico: Paciente de 11 años con características clínicas de CCD, se corroboran los antecedentes genéticos hereditarios y alteraciones dentales relacionados con disostosis cleidocraneal. Resultado: A tres años de tratamiento se observa mejor definición facial, la erupción de piezas permanentes retenidas y mejor función masticatoria. Conclusión: Mejorar la calidad de vida del paciente con tratamientos interceptivos y el conocimiento de las alteraciones causadas por el síndrome, así como el trabajo interdisciplinario (AU)

Introduction: Cleidocranial dysostosis is a rare genetic disorder with a hereditary pattern. Its pathognomonic features are clavicular aplasia, fontanelles and open sutures, multiple dental anomalies. Its origin is related to alterations in the RUNX2 gene, important for the synthesis of CBFA1, which in turn functions as a bone conformer and an osteoblast differentiator. Clinical case: Patient with eleven years old with clinical characteristics of CCD, hereditary genetic background, and dental alterations related to cleidocranial dysostosis are corroborated. Result: After three years of treatment, the facial definition is better, the eruption of permanent pieces retained and better chewing function. Conclusion: Improve the quality of life of the patient with interceptive treatments and the knowledge of the alterations caused by the syndrome, as well as the interdisciplinary work (AU)

Interception and early treatment with rapid maxillary expansion for the impacted maxillary permanent central incisor in children: Two cases report with 5-years follow-up.

INTRODUCTION: The maxillary central incisor impaction represents a complex challenge in paediatric dentistry practice and may result in aesthetic and functional disharmony. The causes of this condition include physical barriers associated or not with a lack of space making eruption not possible, idiopathic ectopic positioning of the teeth or by trauma, non-coordination in rhizalysis and rhizogenesis between deciduous and successor or tooth shape abnormalities. The incidence of this involvement is quite rare, around 1% of the population. Opening of space through disjunction of the palatal suture is the main treatment proposed to solve this situation and, when necessary, the orthodontic traction assisted by surgery. DESCRIPTION: Were presented two cases of maxillary central incisors impaction in children treated with rapid maxillary expansion, alignment and levelling, and a follow-up after 5 years of treatment. RESULTS AND CONCLUSIONS: The challenge of these treatments were based on the early treatment in mixed dentition with expansion. The treatment of permanent maxillary central incisor impaction in children enabled excellent periodontal response and post-treatment occlusal stability.

Alineadores como recurso terapéutico en primera fase / Aligners as a therapeutic resource in the first phase

Este artículo describe el tratamiento de primera fase con placas alineadoras, realizado en un paciente de 7 años de edad, con mordida invertida anterior por torque negativo de pieza 2.1 y falta de espacio para la erupción de incisivos laterales superiores. Entendiendo la importancia de destrabar en forma precoz la oclusión, se planificó su tratamiento con alineadores para realizar una expansión tranversal, corregir el torque del incisivo central y recuperar la forma de la arcada superior, a los fines de restablecer la armonía necesaria para el correcto desarrollo de sus maxilares. Luego de seis meses de tratamiento, se lograron los objetivos propuestos. El caso se acompaña de fotos, radiografías y renders iniciales y finales(AU)

This article describes the first phase treatment with dental alignment plates, performed on a 7 years old patient with an anterior crossbite due to a negative torque of tooth 2.1 and lack of space for the upper lateral incisors eruption. Aware of the importance of early unlocking occlusion, his treatment with aligners was planned to perform a transversal expansion, to correct the torque of the central incisor and recover upper arch shape in order to restore the necessary harmony for the correct development of his jaws. After 6 months of treatment, proposed objectives were achieved. This case is accompanied by photos, x-rays and initial and final renderings(AU)

Interceptive Dentofacial Orthopedics (Growth Modification).

Although all dentofacial deformities involve deviation of skeletal and dental units that require correction, the timing and method of treatment can vary considerably. Growth is a key consideration when managing dentofacial deformities, because it has a direct impact on the timing and method of management. Some deformities may be intercepted and managed during growth, whereas others can only be definitively managed after cessation of growth. This article focuses on clinical considerations of growth in managing dentofacial deformities, and discusses methods of growth evaluation and interceptive orthodontic management strategies in different types of dentofacial deformities.

Ortodoncia interceptiva durante la pandemia COVID-19: Urgencias y tratamientos prioritarios / Ortodontia Interceptiva durante a Pandemia Covid-19: Urgências e Tratamentos prioritários / Interceptive Orthodontics during the Covid-19 Pandemic: Emergency and Priority Treatments

A la presente fecha, los diferentes organismos de salud internacionales y locales han publicado recomendaciones, regulaciones y protocolos para atención odontológica durante de la pandemia COVID-19, ajustados a las diferentes etapas de la misma. La Asociación Latinoamericana de Odontopediatría, en su misión apoyar y llevar la mejor información disponible a todos los colegas latinos, ha publicado guías prácticas y documentos de apoyo fáciles de utilizar y compartir con todo el personal odontológico que trabaje en ambiente hospitalario, clínicas gubernamentales, instituciones educativas y clínicas privadas, que presten atención a niños, adolescentes y pacientes en situación de discapacidad.

Até à data, as várias agências de saúde internacionais e locais publicaram recomendações, regulamentos e protocolos para os cuidados dentários durante a pandemia COVID-19, ajustados às diferentes fases da pandemia. A Associação Latino-americana de Odontologia Pediátrica, na sua missão de apoiar e levar a melhor informação disponível a todos os colegas latinos, publicou guias práticos e documentos de apoio que são fáceis de usar e partilhar com todo o pessoal dentário que trabalha em ambientes hospitalares, clínicas governamentais, instituições educacionais e clínicas privadas, que prestam cuidados a crianças, adolescentes e pacientes com deficiências

To date, international and local health agencies have published recommendations, regulations and protocols for dental care during the COVID-19 pandemic, adjusted to the different stages of the pandemic. The Latin American Association of Pediatric Dentistry, in its mission to support and bring the best available information to all Latino colleagues, has published practical guidelines and supporting documents that are easy to use and share with all dental personnel working in hospital settings, government clinics, educational institutions and private clinics, who provide care for children, adolescents and patients with disabilities.

Patterns of Maxillary Canine Impaction in Iraqi Population

Abstract Objective: To investigate the prevalence of maxillary canine impaction and whether the impacted canine cases have had a potentially good or poor prognosis if interceptive treatment was practiced at earlier ages. Material and Methods: 1755 panoramic radiographs of patients, aged 13 to 60 years, attending the University of Babylon, College of Dentistry for the period from November 2016 to July 2018 were collected and assessed for the presence of impacted maxillary canines. Subsequently, four suggested prognostic factors for each impacted canine were analyzed and recorded. Results: The prevalence of maxillary canine impaction was 119 (6.78%) with 89 unilateral impaction and 30 bilateral impaction resulting in a total of 149 impacted canines. Regarding the gender, impaction was more evident in females 70 than in males 49 with no statistical significant difference. For the side, impaction was more prevalent on the left (77) than on the right (72), also with no statistical difference (p>0.05). Following the analysis of the four prognostic factors, most of the cases, 117 (78.5%) had at least one prognostic factor to be poor. Although 82 (55%) of the cases had at least one prognostic factor to be good, only 4 had all the prognostic factors to be good. Conclusion: Although the cases that had a potentially good prognosis were little (4 cases), interceptive extraction of primary canines would mostly be beneficial for these patients as it will minimize the treatment time, cost and complications.

Alteraciones estomatognáticas del síndrome 3M: reporte de dos casos / Stomatognathic alterations of 3m syndrome: two cases report

Resumen El síndrome 3M es un desorden autosómico recesivo, heterogéneo, poco común, llamado así por los tres investigadores que lo describieron por primera vez, Miller, Mckusck y Malvaux. Las características principales son retraso en el crecimiento prenatal y postnatal severo, dismorfias faciales y anomalías radiológicas. En sus manifestaciones estomatológicas presentan dolicocefalia, abombamiento frontal, cara triangular, labios gruesos, cejas pobladas, hipoplasia maxilar severa, facies melancólicas, retraso en la erupción dental severa y falta de crecimiento del macizo facial. El objetivo del artículo es la descripción de casos gemelares de 8 años y 6 meses de edad, que acuden a la Clínica de Atención Dental Avanzada de la Universidad de Monterrey, con confirmación del síndrome 3M por prueba sanguínea a los 4 años de edad por parte del Servicio de Genética del Hospital Universitario. Se realiza rehabilitación bucal de ambas niñas, y, posteriormente, son referidas a interconsulta con ortodoncia interceptiva. MÉD.UIS.2019;32(2): 59-65

Abstract 3M syndrome is very rare, it's a heterogeneous autosomal recessive disorder named after 3 researches who described it for the first time, Miller, Mckusck and Malvaux. Whose main characteristic are; delayed prenatal growth, severe postnatal growth, facial dysmorphia, radiological abnormalities, presence of dolichocephaly, frontal bulging, triangular face, thick lips, raised eyebrows, severe maxillary hypoplasia, melancholic facies, delayed severe dental eruption, lack of facial mass growth. The objective of the article is the description of twin cases that come to the Advanced Dental Care Clinic of the University of Monterrey; 8 years 6 months old, with confirmation of the 3M syndrome, with a blood test at 4 years of age by the Genetics Service of the University Hospital. MÉD.UIS.2019;32(2): 59-65

Rapid maxillary expansion in the treatment of the functional posterior crossbite: joint noise and electromyographic activity analysis / Expansão rápida da maxila no tratamento da mordida cruzada posterior: análise de ruídos articulares e atividade eletromiográfica

Abstract Introduction The rapid maxillary expansion (RME) reduces the risk of developing structural and functional disorders in the stomatognathic system. Objective To examine the effects of the RME as a treatment for the posterior crossbite, related with the electromyographic activity of the masticatory muscles and the TMJ noises in a population of children. Material and method 13 girls and 7 boys, regardless of the type of malocclusion, with a mean age of 9 years old (± 3), were treated with RME. The electrovibratography analyzed the TMJ noise, and the electromyography analyzed the masticatory muscles before treatment (T0) and after three months of a short-term follow-up (T1). The comparisons of the affected and unaffected sides by the crossbite were performed using Mann-Whitney's test, and to compare data before and after treatment the Wilcoxon's test was used (level of significance: 5%). Result No significant differences were found in the parameters of joint noise in comparison to the sides affected and unaffected by the crossbite, in both T0 and T1 (p>0.05); only the side without the crossbite observed decrease in the peak amplitude of the joint noises after treatment. In the static electromyographic analysis, inter-side differences were observed before and after treatment, since the deliberate unilateral chewing showed greater asymmetry activity in T0 for both sides, which has been corrected after treatment, improving the functional chewing. Conclusion The proposed treatment did not lead to the occurrence of joint noises and improved the functional pattern of electromyographic activity during chewing at the end of treatment.

Resumo Introdução A expansão rápida da maxila (RME) reduz o risco de desenvolvimento de distúrbios estruturais e funcionais no sistema estomatognático. Objetivo Analisar os efeitos desta intervenção como tratamento para a mordida cruzada posterior, relacionados à ocorrência de ruídos nas articulações temporomandibulares e à atividade eletromiográfica dos músculos masseter e temporal anterior. Material e método 13 meninas e 7 meninos, independentemente do tipo de maloclusão, com idade média de 9 anos (±3), foram tratadas com RME. Por meio de eletrovibratografia analisou-se ruídos nas articulações temporomandibulares, e de eletromiografia de superfície a atividade dos músculos mastigatórios antes (T0) e após 3 meses do final do tratamento proposto (T1). As comparações entre os lados afetado e não afetado pela mordida cruzada foram realizadas utilizando-se o teste de Mann-Withney. As comparações de antes e após o tratamento foram realizadas pelo teste de Wilcoxon (nível de significância: 5%). Resultado Não houve diferença significativa na eletrovibratografia entre os lados afetado e não afetado pela mordida cruzada, tanto em T0 como em T1 (p>0.05); do lado sem mordida cruzada observou-se diminuição do pico de amplitude dos ruídos articulares após a expansão rápida da maxila (p<0.05). Na análise da eletromiografia estática foram observadas diferenças inter-lados antes e após o tratamento, uma vez que a mastigação deliberada unilateral apresentou maior atividade de assimetria em T0 para ambos os lados, o que foi corrigido após o tratamento (p<0.05), melhorando a mastigação funcional padrão. Conclusão O tratamento proposto para mordida cruzada posterior funcional não levou à ocorrência de ruídos articulares e melhorou o padrão funcional da atividade eletromiográfica durante a mastigação ao final do tratamento.

Efeitos da expansão rápida da maxila em indivíduos com síndrome de Down: uma revisão sistemática / Effects of rapid maxillary expansion on Down syndrome individuals: a systematic review

Objetivo:O objetivo desta revisão sistemática foi avaliar os efeitos da expansão rápida da maxila em indivíduos com síndrome de Down. Métodos:Buscas em quatro bases de dados eletrônicas (PubMed, Medline via Ovid, Web of Science e Scopus) foram realizadas para identificação de artigos avaliando os efeitos da expansão rápida da maxila em indivíduos com síndrome de Down. Títulos/resumos foram avaliados por dois autores de forma independente. Aqueles que preenchiam os critérios de elegibilidade eram incluídos. Os que contivessem informações insuficientes para uma decisão, tinha o texto completo recuperado. Após a avaliação dos textos completos, referências que atendessem os critérios de elegibilidade eram incluídas. Foi feita também uma busca manual na lista de referências dos artigos incluídos. Os dados dos artigos incluídos foram extraídos. A avaliação de qualidade dos estudos foi feita com a ferramenta Cochrane e o MINORS. Resultados:As buscas recuperaram 289 referências. Após a remoção de 37 duplicatas, os títulos/resumos de 252 referências foram avaliados para aplicação dos critérios de elegibilidade. Destes 252, dois preencheram os critérios de elegibilidade e foram incluídos. Seis não tinham informações suficientes para uma decisão, havendo a necessidade da recuperação do texto completo. Nenhum deles foi incluído. No primeiro estudo incluído, indivíduos com síndrome de Down submetidos a esse tratamento apresentaram uma melhora significante nos desfechos ronco, respiração bucal, inquietação, acordar repentinamente com suspiro, hábito de babar, articulação das palavras, protusão da língua e estética facial (p< 0,05) quando comparados aos indivíduos do grupo controle. No segundo estudo, a maioria dos indivíduos com síndrome de Down submetidos a esse tratamento não apresentaram qualquer complicação. Conclusão:A expansão rápida da maxila promove efeitos positivos em indivíduos com síndrome de Down. (AU)

Objective: This systematic review sought to evaluate the effects of rapid maxillary expansion on individuals with Down syndrome. Methods: Searches were conducted in four electronic databases (PubMed, Medline Ovid, Web of Science, and Scopus) to identify articles assessing the effects of rapid maxillary expansion on individuals with Down syndrome. Titles/abstracts were evaluated separately by two authors. Those who met the eligibility criteria were included. For those abstracts that presented insufficient information to reach a decision, the full text was retrieved. After the evaluation of the full texts, references that met the eligibility criteria were included. A manual search was also performed in the reference list of the articles included in this study. Data from the included articles were extracted. The quality evaluation of the studies was carried out with the Cochrane tool and MINORS. Results:The search retrieved 289 references. After the removal of 37 duplicates, the titles/abstracts of 252 references were evaluated, and the eligibility criteria were applied. Of these 252 references, two met the eligibility criteria and were included. Six titles/abstracts did not have sufficient information for a decision, and a full text retrieval was necessary, none of which was included. In the first study, individuals with Down syndrome who underwent rapid maxillary expansion presented a significant improvement in the outcomes of snoring, mouth breathing, restlessness, waking up suddenly, drooling, articulation of words, tongue protrusion, and facial esthetics (p < 0.05) when compared with individuals in the control group. In the second, most individuals with Down syndrome undergoing rapid maxillary expansion present no complications. (AU)

Tratamento da mordida aberta anterior: revisão de literatura / Treatment of previous open bite: literary review

Objetivo: realizar uma revisão de literatura sobre os tipos de tratamento empregados na correção da mordida aberta anterior. Materiais e métodos: foi realizada uma busca nas bases de dados PubMed, SciELO e Google Acadêmico. Os termos inseridos na pesquisa foram: Mordida Aberta; Ortodontia Corretiva; Ortodontia; Ortodontia Interceptora; Open Bite; Orthodontics, Corrective; Orthodontics; Orthodontics, Interceptive. Revisão da Literatura: a mordida aberta anterior (MAA) é uma má oclusão dentária que pode promover alteração do perfil e da fisionomia do indivíduo, dificultando também a apreensão e o corte dos alimentos. A MAA é uma das más oclusões de maior comprometimento estético-funcional, podendo ser dentária ou esquelética. A etiologia da mordida aberta anterior é multifatorial, sendo que as principais causas são hereditariedade e causas ambientais. Esses fatores interferem no crescimento e desenvolvimento normais das estruturas faciais, modificando não somente a morfologia, mas, também, a função do sistema estomatognático. Considerações finais: conclui-se que o diagnóstico precoce e a remoção do fator etiológico são fundamentais para a evolução adequada do tratamento ortodôntico.(AU)

Objective: to perform a literature review on the types of treatment used in anterior open bite correction. Materials and methods: a search was performed in the PubMed, SciELO, and Google Scholar databases. The terms entered in the search were Mordida Aberta; Ortodontia Corretiva; Ortodontia; Ortodontia Interceptora; Open Bite; Orthodontics, Corrective; Orthodontics; Orthodontics, Interceptive. Literature Review: anterior open bite (AOB) is a dental malocclusion that may change the profile and physiognomy of individuals, making it difficult to grasp and cut food. The AOB is one of the malocclusions with the most aesthetic and functional impairments, and it may be dental or skeletal. The etiology of anterior open bite is multifactorial and the main causes are heredity and environmental causes. These factors interfere with the normal growth and development of facial structures, modifying not only the morphology but also the function of the stomatognathic system. Final considerations: it is concluded that the early diagnosis and removal of the etiological factor are essential for the proper evolution of the orthodontic treatment.(AU)

Interceptive treatment in ectodermal dysplasia using an innovative orthodontic/prosthetic modular appliance. A case report with 10- year follow-up.

AIM: The treatment of a complex case of hypohidrotic ectodermal dysplasia (HED) with severe oligodontia. CASE REPORT: A 6 years old boy with HED, was treated with an orthodontic/prosthetic modular appliance. The device is custom made and consists of two parts, upper and lower, which were partially removable and partially fixed. The patient was prepared to receive dental implants for definitive oral rehabilitation. The treatment begun with heath-cured acrylic resin removable appliance with expansion screw in the maxilla and in the mandible. Afterwards, an innovative orthodontic/prosthetic modular appliance was made in the maxilla and in the mandible, fixed with bands on the first permanent molars, with expansion screw and telescopic screw that follow and support the resin prosthetic teeth during the orthopaedic expansion. The resin prosthetic teeth are removable from the metallic fixed structure of this appliance.The patient was followed for 10 years from the beginning of treatment. CONCLUSION: The modular appliance here described and our therapeutic approach showed to be efficient and durable in the achievement of many goals in the treatment of a complex case of HED. The objectives were not only just orthodontic, but also prosthetic and psychological.

The clinical outcome of skeletal anchorage in interceptive treatment (in growing patients) for class III malocclusion.

A systematic review of the literature was performed regarding the clinical outcome (effectiveness) of bone anchorage devices in interceptive treatment for class III malocclusion. A search of Embase, PubMed and Web of Science databases yielded 285 papers. An additional two articles were retrieved through manual searching of the reference lists. After initial abstract selection, 32 potentially eligible articles were screened in detail, resulting in a final number of eight articles included in this review. Insufficient evidence was found regarding the effects of skeletal anchorage in interceptive class III treatment to support definitive conclusions on long-term skeletal effects and stability. In the short term, it seems that bone anchors can provide more skeletal effect with less dentoalveolar compensations and less unwanted vertical changes. This does not always exclude the use of a face mask. The use of miniscrews as skeletal anchorage device does not seem to provide more skeletal effect, although it could minimize the unwanted dental effects in the upper jaw. No information regarding the need for orthognathic surgery, orthodontic treatment time or patient compliance and complications was found in the selected articles.

Efeitos adversos da expansão rápida da maxila nos tecidos dentários e de suporte de indivíduos jovens com fissura labiopalatina unilateral / Adverse effects of rapid maxillary expansion on dental and supporting tissues of young subjects with unilateral cleft lip and palate

O presente estudo teve por objetivo a avaliação das consequências da expansão rápida da maxila em indivíduos com fissura labiopalatina unilateral nos seguintes desfechos: rizogênese, reabsorção radicular, espessura da tábua óssea e deiscência. Este estudo de coorte prospectivo foi composto por 30 participantes, sendo 20 homens e 10 mulheres, entre 8 e 15 anos. Os participantes foram alocados em 3 grupos, conforme o tipo de atresia maxilar, e tratados com diferentes tipos de aparelho expansor: G1, Hyrax; G2, Expansor em Leque; G3, Mini-Hyrax Invertido. Foram realizadas Tomografias Computadorizadas de Feixes Cônicos imediatamente antes do tratamento e 90 dias após contenção do aparelho. Medições lineares foram obtidas pelo mesmo examinador cegado. A estatística inferencial dos dados, após testes de normalidade e homogeneidade, foi realizada pela análise de regressão multinível. As raízes que apresentavam o ápice aberto ao início do tratamento demonstraram um aumento estatisticamente significante após o tratamento. Em contrapartida, não houve alterações significativas no comprimento radicular das raízes que apresentavam o ápice fechado no início do tratamento. Uma diminuição significativa da espessura da tábua óssea vestibular, bem como um aumento significativo da deiscência pode ser observado. Não houve diferença significante entre o lado com e sem a fissura para todas as variáveis apresentadas, assim como não houve diferença entre os grupos. Os achados neste estudo permitem concluir que as forças ortopédicas da expansão rápida da maxila não são capazes de interromper o processo de desenvolvimento radicular, tampouco causar reabsorção radicular apical externa significativa em indivíduos com fissura labiopalatina unilateral. Contudo, uma diminuição significativa de volume ósseo vestibular posterior é esperada, mas não deve ser considerada importante clinicamente.