Diagnóstico e tratamento precoce da má oclusão de Classe III com Aparelho Disjuntor Hyrax e Máscara Facial de Petit com avaliação do tempo de uso com micro-sensor: relato de caso clínico / Early diagnosis and treatment of Class III occlusion with Hyrax Isolating Appliance and Petit Face Mask with evaluation of the time of use with micro-sensor: a clinical case report

O sucesso do tratamento precoce da classe III depende de um bom diagnóstico e da cooperação do paciente na utilização do aparelho extrabucal. Neste trabalho, por meio de um chip (Theramon) instalado na Máscara Facial de Petit da paciente, foi possível monitorar a quantidade de horas que a paciente utilizou o aparelho por dia, durante um período de quatro meses. Paciente do sexo feminino, 7 anos e 11 meses de idade portadora da má oclusão de classe III, utilizou o aparelho de disjunção da maxila (Hyrax) modificado, seguido da Máscara Facial de Petit com chip (Theramon) instalado. A média de uso foi maior do que 11 horas de uso diário. O uso deste dispositivo auxilia no monitoramento do tempo de uso do aparelho, cujo sucesso do tratamento depende da utilização deste pelo paciente(AU)

The success of early treatment of class III depends on a good diagnosis and the cooperation of the patient in the use of the extra oral appliance. In this study, the patient was able to monitor the number of hours the patient used the device per day during a period of four months using a Theramon chip installed in the Patient's Facial Mask. A 7-year, 11-month-old male with Class III malocclusion used the modified maxillary disjunction (Hyrax), followed by the Petit Facial Mask with a Theramon chip installed. The average use was greater than 11 hours of daily use. The use of this device assists in the monitoring of the time of use of the device, whose success of the treatment depends on the use of this by the patient(AU)

Nuevas opciones de aparatos funcionales para tratar pacientes con retrognatismo mandibular / New functional appliance options for treating patients with mandibular retrognathia

RESUMEN Fundamento: El estudio sobre los aparatos actuales de la ortopedia funcional de los maxilares puede aportar nuevos conocimientos para el perfeccionamiento del tratamiento de pacientes con retrognatismo mandibular. Objetivo: Profundizar en los nuevos aparatos de la ortopedia funcional de los maxilares para el tratamiento de pacientes con retrognatismo mandibular. Desarrollo: Se realizó una revisión bibliográfica en las bases de datos SciELO, PubMed, Ebsco, Cumed y Lilacs. En la búsqueda se revisaron 37 artículos, de ellos más del 80 % son de los últimos cinco años. Se identificaron bases teóricas de la ortopedia funcional de los maxilares en el tratamiento de pacientes con retrognatismo mandibular y los aparatos que se utilizan en la actualidad. Conclusiones: Existen nuevas opciones de aparatos funcionales, en su mayoría fijos y clasificados como dentosoportados pasivos, para el tratamiento de pacientes con retrognatismo mandibular.

ABSTRACT Background: The study of the current jaw functional orthopedic appliances can provide new knowledge for the improvement of the patients' treatment with mandibular retrognathia. Objective: To study deeply the current jaw functional orthopedic appliances for the patients' treatment with mandibular retrognathia. Development: A bibliographic review was conducted in the SciELO, PubMed, Ebsco, Cumed and Lilacs databases. A total of 37 articles were reviewed, more than 80 % from the last five years. Theoretical bases on the jaw functional orthopedics in the patients' treatment with mandibular retrognathia and current appliances in use were identified. Conclusions: New functional appliance options, mostly fixed and classified as passive dent supportive, are available for the patients' treatment with mandibular retrognathia.

A cirurgia ortognática no tratamento da DTM em pacientes classe II / The orthognatic surgery in treatment of TMJ in class II patients

Introdução: A má oclusão Classe II pode influenciar negativamente na qualidade de vida dos pacientes, tanto na aparência facial, quanto função oral ou até ambas. Atualmente, o tratamento ortodôntico-cirúrgico é comumente utilizado em pacientes com discrepâncias esqueléticas graves. Objetivo: Este estudo tem como objetivo analisar os resultados da cirurgia ortognática associada ao tratamento ortodôntico nos pacientes que possuem DTM e má oclusão de Classe II por retrognatismo mandibular. Metodologia: Foi realizada uma pesquisa bibliográfica nas plataformas de buscas científicas Google Acadêmico, CAPES/MEC, PubMed/Medline, Scielo, Elsevier, e nas revistas AJO-DO (American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics) e The Angle Orthodontist (An International Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics), utilizando as seguintes palavras chave: retrognatismo, cirurgia ortognática e transtornos da ATM. Conclusão: A maioria dos pacientes que apresentam sinais e sintomas de DTM pré-operatórios melhoram a disfunção e diminuem os níveis de dor com o tratamento ortognático. Além disso, o tratamento ortodôntico é de suma importância para se obter o sucesso do procedimento cirúrgico, assim como na estabilidade pós-cirúrgica.(AU)

Introduction: Class II malocclusion can negatively influence patients in quality of life, in the facial and oral appearance or both. Currently, orthodontic-surgical treatment is commonly used in patients with severe skeletal discrepancies. Objective: The objective of this study was to analyze the results of orthognathic surgery associated with orthodontic treatment in patients who have TMD and Class II malocclusion due to mandibular retrognathism. Methodology: A bibliographic search was performed in the scientific search platforms Google Scholar, CAPES/MEC, PubMed/Medline, Scielo, Elsevier, AJO-DO (American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics) and in The Angle Orthodontist (An International Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics), using the keywords: retrognathism, orthognathic surgery and TMJ disorders. Conclusion: With orthognathic treatment, most patients who had preoperative DTM signs and symptoms showed an improvement and a decrease in pain levels. In addition, orthodontic treatment is important for the success of the surgical procedure, as well as for post-surgical stability.(AU)

Anatomical characteristics of mandibular bone in skeletal class I, II and III patients by using cone beam computed tomography images in an iranian population / Características anatômicas do osso mandibular em pacientes Classe I, II e III esquelética usando imagens de Tomografia Computadorizada de Feixe Cônico: em uma População Iraniana

Objetive: This study aimed to compare the anatomical characteristics of the mandible in patients with skeletal class I, II and class III disorders using cone beam computed tomography (CBCT). Material and Methods: CBCT scans of patients between 17 to 40 years taken with NewTom 3G CBCT system with 12-inch field of view (FOV) were selected from the archive. Lateral cephalograms were obtained from CBCT scans of patients, and type of skeletal malocclusion was determined (Class I, II or III). All CBCT scans were evaluated in the sagittal, coronal and axial planes using the N.N.T viewer software. Results: The ramus height and distance from the mandibular foramen to the sigmoid notch in class II patients were significantly different from those in skeletal class I (P < 0.005). Distance from the mandibular canal to the anterior border of ramus in class III individuals was significantly different from that in skeletal class I individuals (P < .005). Conclusion: Length of the body of mandible in skeletal class I was significantly different from that in skeletal class II and III patients. Also, ramus height in skeletal class I was significantly different from that in skeletal class II patients. CBCT had high efficacy for accurate identification of anatomical landmarks. (AU)

Objetivo: Este estudo teve como objetivo comparar as características anatômicas da mandíbula em pacientes com desordem esquelética Classe I, II e III usando imagens de tomografia computadorizada de feixe cônico (TCFC). Material e Métodos: Foram selecionadas de arquivo, imagens de TCFC (Sistema NewTon 3G) com FOV (campo de visão) 12 polegadas e incluindo pacientes entre 17 a 40 anos. Cefalometrias laterais foram obtidas a partir das imagens de TCFC e o tipo de maloclusão esquelética foi determinada (Classe I, II ou III). Todas as imagens de TCFC foram avaliadas nos planos sagital, coronal e axial usando o software de visualização N.N.T. Resultados: A altura do ramo e distância do forame mandibular para a incisura da mandíbula em pacientes Classe II foi significativamente diferente daqueles Classe I esquelética (p< 0.005). A distância do canal mandibular até a borda anterior do ramo em indivíduos Classe III foi significativamente diferente daqueles indivíduos Classe I esquelética (p<0.005). Conclusão: O comprimento do corpo da mandíbula na Classe I esquelética foi diferente significativamente daqueles pacientes em Classe II e III esquelética. Além disso, a altura do ramo na Classe I esquelética foi significativamente diferente daqueles pacientes Classe II esquelética. A TCFC apresentou alta eficácia para a identificação precisa de marcos anatômicos. (AU)

Cirurgia ortognática no tratamento da Síndrome da Apneia Obstrutiva do Sono / Orthognathic Surgery in the Treatment of Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome

Introdução: A síndrome da apneia obstrutiva do sono (SAOS) é considerada um problema de saúde pública associada a diversas comorbidades que afetam a qualidade e a expectativa de vida. Atualmente, o uso de dispositivos que controlam a pressão do ar durante o sono é considerado uma das melhores terapias para diminuir os sintomas da apneia, entretanto, apresentam difícil adesão dos pacientes. Assim, o tratamento cirúrgico para este distúrbio, cuja cirurgia ortognática se destaca, apresenta alta previsibilidade e bons resultados. Relato de caso: O presente trabalho tem como objetivo relatar o caso clínico de uma paciente do sexo feminino de 40 anos, portadora da SAOS severa e com alto índice de apneia-hipopneia (IAH). Ao exame físico foi observada respiração bucal, deformidade dentofacial do tipo classe II, plano oclusal acentuado e disfunção bilateral da articulação temporomandibular. O tratamento utilizado foi avanço maxilomandibular com rotação anti-horária do plano oclusal associado à mentoplastia. O acompanhamento foi realizado por um período de dois anos, no qual observou uma diminuição no IAH após oito meses da cirurgia e um aumento significativo no volume axial das vias aéreas superiores. Considerações finais: A cirurgia ortognática proposta para este caso demonstrou ser o tratamento adequado, apresentando ótimos resultados e eficácia a longo prazo... (AU)

Introduction: Obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS) is considered a public health problem associated with several comorbidities that affect quality and life expectancy. Currently, the use of devices that control air pressure during sleep is considered to be one of the best therapies to reduce apnea symptoms, however, it is difficult for patients to adhere. Thus, surgical treatment for this disorder, whose orthognathic surgery stands out, has high predictability and good results. Case report: The present study aims to report the clinical case of a 40-year-old female patient with severe OSAS and a high rate of apnea-hypopnea (AHI). On physical examination, mouth breathing, class II type dental-facial deformity, accentuated occlusal plane and bilateral temporomandibular joint dysfunction were observed. The treatment used was maxillomandibular advancement with counterclockwise rotation of the occlusal plane associated with chin repair. Follow-up was carried out for a period of two years, in which were observed a decrease in AHI eight months after surgery and a significant increase in the axial volume of the upper airways. Final considerations: The orthognathic surgery proposed for this case proved to be the appropriate treatment, presenting excellent results and long-term efficacy... (AU)

La cirugía ortognática en el tratamiento del síndrome de apnea obstructiva del sueño / Orthognathic surgery in the treatment of obstructive sleep apnea syndrome

RESUMEN Introducción: El síndrome de apnea obstructiva del sueño provoca somnolencia diurna; incide negativamente sobre el sistema cardiovascular y disminuye la calidad de vida. La cirugía ortognática provoca cambios en el espacio aéreo faríngeo, por lo que ha sido empleada en el tratamiento de dicho síndrome. Objetivo: Caracterizar las técnicas en cirugía ortognática más empleadas en el tratamiento del síndrome de apnea obstructiva del sueño, sus influencias sobre la vía aérea faríngea y efectividad terapéutica. Métodos: Se realizó una revisión de la literatura científica desde diciembre del 2016 a junio del 2017 a través de los buscadores de información y plataformas SciELO, Medline, Pubmed y Hinari. Los descriptores empleados para la búsqueda fueron cirugía ortognática, síndrome de apnea obstructiva del sueño, vía aérea faríngea, avance máxilo mandibular y sus combinaciones. Se obtuvieron 127 artículos de los que se seleccionaron 28 por su contenido, actualidad y objetividad. Análisis e integración de la información: El adelanto quirúrgico del maxilar, mandíbula, mentón o sus combinaciones minimiza los efectos del síndrome de apnea obstructiva del sueño. Es recomendable la cirugía bimaxilar en la corrección de las clases III esqueletales para atenuar posibles efectos perjudiciales sobre la vía aérea por la retroposición mandibular aislada. Conclusiones: La cirugía ortognática de avance, incrementa el espacio faríngeo y mejora la calidad del sueño. Los movimientos de retroposición pueden tener efecto inverso, aspecto importante en la corrección de las clases III esqueletales(AU)

ABSTRACT Introduction: Obstructive sleep apnea syndrome causes daytime sleepiness, affects the cardiovascular system and reduces the quality of life. Since orthognathic surgery brings about changes in the pharyngeal airway space, it has been used to treat this syndrome. Objective: Characterize the orthognathic surgery techniques most commonly used to treat obstructive sleep apnea syndrome, their impact on the pharyngeal airway and their therapeutic effectiveness. Methods: A bibliographic review was conducted from December 2016 to June 2017 using the search engines and platforms SciELO, Medline, Pubmed and Hinari. The search words used were orthognathic surgery, obstructive sleep apnea syndrome, pharyngeal airway, maxillomandibular advancement, and combinations thereof. Of the 127 papers obtained, 28 were selected based on their content, topicality and objectivity. Data analysis and integration: Surgical advancement of the maxilla, mandible, chin or combinations thereof minimizes the effects of obstructive sleep apnea syndrome. Bimaxillary surgery is recommended to correct skeletal class III malocclusion so as to lessen potential damaging effects on the airway caused by isolated mandibular retroposition. Conclusions: Advancement orthognathic surgery broadens the pharyngeal airway space and improves the quality of sleep. The fact that retroposition movements may have an opposite effect is an important aspect to be considered in the correction of skeletal class III malocclusions(AU)

Orofacial findings and dental care management in a patient with Robinow Syndrome

Introduction: Robinow syndrome is a rare genetic disorder of skeletal development. It is characterized by short stature, facial dysmorphisms and orodental anomalies, underdeveloped genitalia, mesomelic brachymelia. Case Report: A 6 year old girl with Robinow Syndrome was referred in the Center for Formation of Human Resources Specialized in Dental Care to Special Needs Patients (Ribeirão Preto, São Paulo, Brazil) for evaluation. Medical history investigation and clinicalexamination were observed in short stature, facial dimorphism and hypoplastic genitalia. Orofacial findings showed retrognathism, a mid-line hemangioma approximately 1 cm wide with upturned borders, bifid tongue, ankyloglossia, general gingival hypertrophy, deep bite and mild tooth crowding. Cardiac abnormality and neuromotor developmental delay consisted of systemic manifestations present which demanded individualized dental care. The dental treatment consisted of preventive and restoratives procedures to adequate the oral health condition of the patient and orthodontic treatmentwas planned. The patient has been in follow-up for six years. Conclusion: Orofacial anomalies andother alterations found in the present case contributed to complement the orofacial findings described in the literature and to assist in diagnosis of the syndrome. In this case, amultiprofessional team and integral treatment were essential to rescue oral health and improvelife quality of the patient.

Introdução: A síndrome de Robinow é uma doença genética rara caracterizada por baixa estatura, dismorfismos faciais e anomalias orodentais, genitália subdesenvolvida e falhas no desenvolvimento esquelético. Relato de Caso: Uma paciente de 6 anos com Síndrome de Robinow foi encaminhada ao Centro de Formação de Recursos Humanos Especializado no Atendimento Odontológicode Pacientes com Necessidades Especiais (Ribeirão Preto, São Paulo, Brasil). Na investigação da história médica e ao exame clínico foram observados baixa estatura, dismorfismo facial e genitália hipoplásica. Os achados orofaciais mostraram retrognatismo, hemangioma de linha média de aproximadamente 1 cm de largura com bordas voltadas para cima, língua bífida, anquiloglossia, hipertrofia gengival geral, mordida profunda e apinhamento dentário leve. A anormalidade cardíaca e o atraso no desenvolvimento neuromotor demandaram cuidados individualizados. O tratamento odontológico consistiu em procedimentos preventivos e restauradores para adequar a condição de saúde bucal da paciente. Além disso, foi realizada avaliação ortodôntica e planejamento do tratamento. A paciente está em acompanhamento há seis anos. Conclusão: Anomalias orofaciais e outras alterações encontradas no presente caso contribuíram para complementar os achados orofaciais na literatura e auxiliar no diagnóstico da síndrome. Neste caso, um plano de tratamento integral e equipe multiprofissional foram essenciais para resgatar a saúde bucal e propiciar melhor qualidade de vida à paciente.

El concepto de umbral craneofacial y su código de lectura ABC / The concept of craniofacial threshold and its ABC reading code

Durante el crecimiento y desarrollo de la cabeza, ésta lo hace en diferentes direcciones y proporciones, habiendo un límite entre la armonía /desarmonía conocido como umbral. Se hace referencia a este concepto, la forma de escribirlo y leerlo por medio de un código que lo simboliza. Objetivo: Poner al alcance de la comunidad médica un código de lectura e identificación de fenotipos craneofaciales sindrómicos y no sindrómicos. Conclusiones: Se considera que este concepto de umbral craneofacial y su código de lectura pueden ser usados en la enseñanza e investigación de la armonía-desarmonía durante el crecimiento y desarrollo de la cabeza, resultando ser de gran utilidad en la comprensión rápida y sencilla de la lectura del fenotipo craneofacial (AU)

During the growth and development of the head, it does so in different directions and proportions, there being a limit between the harmony / disharmony known as threshold. Reference is made to this concept, the way of writing it and reading it by means of a code that symbolizes it. Objective: To put within reach of the medical community, a code of reading and identification of syndromic and non-syndromic craniofacial phenotypes. Conclusions: It is considered that this concept of a craniofacial threshold and its reading code can be used in the teaching and research of harmony / disharmony during the growth and development of the head, being very useful in the quick and easy comprehension of the reading of the craniofacial phenotype (AU)

Comparison of the effects of rapid maxillary expansion and alternate rapid maxillary expansion and constriction protocols followed by facemask therapy / 대한치과교정학회지

OBJECTIVE: The aim of this retrospective study was to evaluate and compare the changes in the pharyngeal airway (PA), maxillary sinus volume, and skeletal parameters after rapid maxillary expansion (RME) and alternate rapid maxillary expansion and constriction (Alt-RAMEC) followed by facemask (FM) therapy. METHODS: The records of 40 patients with skeletal Class III malocclusion due to maxillary retrognathism were collected, and the patients were assigned into two groups. The first group comprised 8 male and 12 female patients (mean age, 10.0 ± 1.1 years) treated using RME/FM for an average of 10 months. The second group comprised 10 male and 10 female patients (mean age, 9.64 ± 1.3 years) treated using Alt-RAMEC/FM for an average of 12 months. Cone-beam computed tomography images acquired before (T0) and after treatment (T1) were evaluated. RESULTS: Regarding the skeletal effects, significant differences between the groups were the increase in ANS-HRP (perpendicular distance of ANS to the horizontal reference plane, 0.99 mm, p <0.05) in the Alt-RAMEC/FM group and the decrease in PP-SN (palatal plane to Sella-Nasion plane, 0.93°, p < 0.05) in the RME/FM group. Maxillary sinus volumes increased significantly in both the groups, and the increase was statistically significantly higher in the Alt-RAMEC/FM group. Although no significant intergroup differences were observed in PA volumes, both lower (1,011.19 mm3) and total (1,601.21 mm3), PA volume increased significantly in the Alt-RAMEC/FM group. CONCLUSIONS: The different expansion devices and protocols used with FM therapy do not seem to affect the forward movement of the maxilla and PA volumes. In contrast, the increase in maxillary sinus volume was greater in the Alt-RAMEC/FM protocol.

Effect of Developmental Disorders of Maxillary First Molars on Orofacial Morphology / 대한소아치과학회지

This study was aimed to evaluate orofacial morphologies on the cases of developmental disorders of maxillary first molars.Panoramic radiographs, lateral cephalographs, and clinical photos of 2983 children who attended the Pediatric Dental Clinic of Pusan National University Dental Hospital from 2006 to August 2017 were assessed retrospectively. 34 patients were selected whose maxillary first molars were missed or developmentally delayed unilaterally or bilaterally. Demirjian' s method was used for estimating dental age, then which was compared to chronologic age of children. Parameters expressing skeletal and dentoalveolar disharmony were checked and compared with control. Additionally, occlusion relationship was evaluated.Maxillary dental age was significantly delayed compared to chronologic age. Several parameters which show skeletal open-bite tendency and skeletal class III malocclusion with maxillary retrusion were statistically significant. Anterior crossbite and edge-bite were expected in most of these cases, but compensation by occlusion and soft tissue was also verified which might mask skeletal class III tendency.Congenital missed or developmentally delayed maxillary first molars might be related with declined growth of maxilla. If developmental disorders of maxillary first molars were verified during clinical examination, careful monitoring of orofacial growth was necessary during puberty and timed orthopedic and orthodontic intervention were considered.

Association between normative and perceived esthetic results after treatment of mandibular retrognathism / Associação entre os resultados estéticos normativos e percebidos pós-tratamento do retrognatismo mandibular

Abstract Introduction This cross-sectional study aimed to associate the normative cephalometric results of mandibular retrognathism treatment with patient perception on the esthetic improvement of facial profile. Objective this cross-sectional study aimed to associate the normative cephalometric results of mandibular retrognathism treatment with patient perception on the esthetic improvement of facial profile. Material and method The normative cephalometric results were obtained from lateral cephalometric radiographs of a sample of 24 Class II malocclusion patients in the pubertal growth spurt. Such patients were treated with a mandibular advancement device and evaluated by comparing pre- and post-treatment variables. The same radiographs were used to produce standardized black silhouettes that were randomly arranged. Patients were instructed to choose their preferred profile and indicate the changes perceived using a 7-point Likert scale. The data were compared with cephalometric results using a mixed-model methodology for time-repeated measures, Student's t-test, and t-test for heterogeneous variances, at 5% significance level. Result A rate of 75% of patients preferred post-treatment silhouettes and changes were perceived regardless of the choice of either pre- or post-treatment profile. There was no significant difference between the cephalometric variables of the tracings that produced the silhouettes considered better or worse after the evaluation. Conclusion There was no association between the cephalometric results after treatment and the perception of esthetic improvement by patients treated for mandibular retrognathia.

Resumo Introdução Este estudo transversal buscou associar resultados cefalométricos normativos do tratamento do retrognatismo mandibular com melhora estética do perfil facial na percepção do paciente. Objetivo este estudo transversal buscou associar resultados cefalométricos normativos do tratamento do retrognatismo mandibular com melhora estética do perfil facial na percepção do paciente. Material e método Os resultados cefalométricos normativos obtidos em radiografias cefalométricas laterais de uma amostra de 24 pacientes com maloclusão de Classe II em fase de crescimento tratados com aparelho de avanço mandibular, foram avaliados comparando-se as grandezas pré e pós-tratamento. As mesmas radiografias foram utilizadas para gerar silhuetas negras padronizadas que foram dispostas aleatoriamente. Os pacientes foram instruídos a escolher seu perfil preferido e indicar quanta mudança foi percebida por meio de uma escala de Likert de 7 pontos. Os dados foram comparados com resultados cefalométricos aplicando-se metodologia de modelos mistos para medidas repetidas no tempo, teste t de student e teste t para variâncias heterogêneas, com nível de significância de 5%. Resultado 75% dos pacientes escolheram silhuetas pós-tratamento e a mudança foi percebida independentemente da escolha por pré ou pós-tratamento. Não houve diferença significativa entre as variáveis ​​cefalométricas dos traçados que deram origem às silhuetas consideradas melhores e piores após a avaliação. Conclusão Não houve associação entre os resultados cefalométricos pós-tratamento e a percepção da melhora estética por pacientes ortodônticos.

Distração osteogênica da sínfise mandibular como opção de tratamento da síndrome da apneia e hipopneia do sono em paciente com sequência de Pierre ­ Robin / Osteogenic distraction of the mandibular symphysis as an option for the treatment of sleep apnea and hypopnea syndrome in a patient with Pierre - Robin sequence

Introdução: Glossoptose e retrognatia, associadas a distúrbios respiratórios, compõem a Sequência de Robin (SR), que pode estar associada a uma variedade de síndromes genéticas. Sua incidência varia entre 1/5.000 e 1/50.000 nascidos vivos, cursando com níveis variáveis de comprometimento respiratório. A síndrome da apneia e hipopneia obstrutiva do sono (SAHOS) se destaca entre tais distúrbios, conferindo risco de morte neonatal e tempo prolongado de internação. Disfagia é sintoma frequente em pacientes com SR sindrômica, com risco de aspiração. Dentre as alternativas para tratamento do distúrbio respiratório, distração óssea mandibular (DOSM) é uma rápida e definitiva opção, podendo prevenir sequelas, como danos cerebrais por hipóxia, além de corrigir a micrognatia permanentemente. Objetivo: relatar padrão respiratório e da deglutição em paciente com SR após avanço mandibular por distração osteogênica Resultado e discussão: relatamos um caso de paciente com SPR associada à SAHOS grave: índice de distúrbio respiratório (IDR) =18/h, atraso do desenvolvimento neuro-psico-motor, respiração oral e disfagia de grau severo com dieta exclusiva por gastrostomia. Conclusão: após realização de DOSM, houve melhora da SAHOS e a dieta passou a ser ministrada via oral.

Introduction: glossoptosis and retrognatia, associated with respiratory disorders, compose the Robin Sequence (RS), which may be associated with a variety of genetic syndromes. Its incidence ranges from 1/5,000 to 1/50,000 live births with varying levels of respiratory compromise. The Obstructive Sleep Apnea and Hypopnea Syndrome (OSAHS) stands out among such disorders, conferring neonatal death risk and prolonged hospitalization time. Dysphagia is a frequent symptom in patients with syndromic SR, with risk of aspiration. Among the alternatives for the treatment of respiratory disorder, mandibular bone distraction (MBD) is a rapid and definitive option, which can prevent sequelae, such as brain damage through hypoxia, and correct micrognathia permanently. Objective: to report improvement of the respiratory and swallowing pattern in a case of PRS by osteogenic mandible distraction. Result and discussion: we report a case of a patient with SPR associated with severe OSAHS: respiratory distress index (IDR) = 18 / h, neuropsychological-motor development delay, oral breathing, and severe-grade dysphagia with an exclusive gastrostomy diet. Conclusion: after DOSM, there was improvement in OSAHS and the diet was administered orally.

Utilización del Neville Bass en el tratamiento del retrognatismo mandibular. Reporte de caso / Using of Neville Bass in the treatment of mandibular retrognathism. Case report

RESUMEN Fundamento: El uso de placas de acrílico superior retentiva y extensión de elementos linguales para el tratamiento del retrognatismo mandibular, constituye una opción novedosa en Cuba. Objetivo: Ilustrar el resultado en una paciente con retrognatismo mandibular tratado con el aparato Neville Bass. Presentación de caso: Paciente femenino de 9 años de edad, mestiza, con disfunción neuromuscular, mala relación intermaxilar, causado por retrognatismo mandibular, se le realizó tratamiento a la paciente con el aparato Neville Bass. Conclusiones: El tratamiento a la paciente con el aparato Neville Bass permitió la obtención de una correcta relación de sus bases óseas.

ABSTRACT Background: The use of retentive upper acrylic plates and extension of lingual elements for the treatment of mandibular retrognathism is a novel option in Cuba. Objective: To illustrate the result in a patient with mandibular retrognathism treated with the Neville Bass device. Case Report: A 9 year-old, half blood, female patient, with neuromuscular dysfunction, having poor intermaxillary relationship, caused by mandibular retrognathism, the patient was treated with the Neville Bass device. Conclusions: The treatment using the Neville Bass device allowed obtaining a correct relation of their bone bases.

Estudo comparativo entre dois programas de computador (Dolphin Imaging® e Nemotec®) e método manual para análises cefalométricas de pacientes com deformidade dentofacial Padrão II / Comparative study of two computer software programs (Dolphin Imaging® and Nemotec®) and a manual method of cephalometric analysis for patients with dentofacial deformity Class II

Este estudo analisou traçados digitais obtidos por dois programas de computador (Dolphin Imaging® e Nemotec®) em comparação aos obtidos pelo método manual nas análises cefalométricas SNA, SNB, Co-A, Co-Gn, altura facial anterior, A-Nperp, Pg-Nperp e plano mandibular. 30 pacientes leucodermas, portadores de retrognatismo mandibular, foram avaliados e submetidos à cirurgia ortognática para correção da deformidade por meio da osteotomia sagital do ramo mandibular. Os traçados cefalométricos foram realizados em telerradiografias laterais obtidas uma semana antes da cirurgia. O método Manual e o Nemotec® apresentaram excelente confiabilidade em todas as medidas. Por outro lado, o método Dolphin Imaging® apontou baixa confiabilidade nas medidas altura facial anterior, Co-A e Co-Gn. Nas medidas A-Nperp, Pg-Nperp, Plano md, SNA e SNB, não houve diferença entre três métodos estudados. Na medida altura facial anterior, houve diferença entre os métodos Dolphin Imaging® e Nemotec®, mas não foram observadas diferenças em relação ao método manual. Nas medidas Co-A e Co-Gn, foi observado que o método Dolphin Imaging® apresentou média significativamente inferior aos demais métodos estudados. No método manual, somente as medidas Co-Gn, Pg-Nperp e SNB confirmaram o diagnóstico de retrognatismo mandibular, tendo o programa Nemotec® apresentado resultados melhores que o programa Dolphin Imaging®... (AU)

This study analyzed digital tracings obtained by two different computer software programs (Dolphin Imaging® and Nemotec®) and compare them to the manual method using cephalometric measurements SNA, SNB, Co-A, Co-Gn, anterior facial height, A-Nperp, Pg-Nperp and mandibular plane. Thirty Caucasian patients exhibiting mandibular retrognathia were analyzed and were submitted to orthognathic surgery to correct the deformity by bilateral sagittal split osteotomy. The cephalometric tracings were performed with lateral radiographs that were obtained a week prior to the surgery. The manual method and the Nemotec® software exhibited an excellent reliability in all measurements. However, the Dolphin Imaging® method exhibited low reliability in the anterior facial height, Co-A and Co-Gn measurements. For the measurements of A-Nperp, Pg-Nperp, Mandibular plan, SNA and SNB, there were no significant differences between the three methods studied. For the anterior facial height measurement, a statistically significant difference was found between the Dolphin Imaging® and Nemotec® methods, although not in relation to the manual method. For the Co-A and Co-Gn measurements, the Dolphin Imaging® method exhibited a significantly lower mean than the other methods studied. In manual method, only the Co-Gn, Pg-Nperp and SNB measurements confirmed the diagnosis of mandibular retrognathia and Nemotec® software provided better results than Dolphin Imaging®... (AU)

Three-dimensional analysis of the anterior loop of the inferior alveolar nerve in relation to the growth pattern of the mandibular functional subunit / 대한악안면성형재건외과학회지

BACKGROUND: The purpose of the present study was to investigate the differences in the position and shape of the anterior loop of the inferior alveolar nerve (ALIAN) in relation to the growth pattern of the mandibular functional subunit. METHODS: The study was conducted on 56 patients among those who had undergone orthognathic surgery at the Gangnam Severance Hospital between January 2010 and December 2015. Preoperative computerized tomography (CT) images were analyzed using the Simplant OMS software (ver.14.0 Materialise Medical, Leuven, Belgium). The anterior and inferior lengths of ALIAN (dAnt and dInf) and each length of the mandibular functional subunits were measured. The relationship between dAnt, dInf, and the growth pattern of the mandibular subunits was analyzed. RESULTS: The length of the anterior portion of ALIAN (dAnt) reached 3.34 ± 1.59 mm in prognathism and 1.00 ± 0.97 mm in retrognathism. The length of the inferior portion of ALIAN (dInf) reached 6.81 ± 1.33 mm in prognathism and 5.56 ± 1.34 mm in retrognathism. The analysis of Pearson’s correlation coefficiency on all samples showed that the lengths of functional subunits were positively correlated with the loop depth. The length of the symphysis area in prognathic patients was positively correlated with the anterior loop depth (p = 0.005). CONCLUSIONS: Both the anterior and inferior length of ALIAN are longer in prognathic patients. Especially, it seems to be associated with the growth of the symphysis area.

Angle's Class II division 1 associated to mandibular retrusion and skeletal open bite: a 5-year post-orthodontic/orthopedic treatment follow-up

ABSTRACT Obtaining long term stability allied to functional and aesthetic balance is the main goal of any orthodontic-orthopedic therapy. This case report describes the orthodontic therapy applied to a 7-year-9-month old child, who presented a Class II, division 1 malocclusion associated to skeletal open bite. Functional and skeletal corrections (sagittally and vertically) were obtained by means of mandible advancement achieved with a closed Balter's bionator appliance followed by a fixed appliance. This approach showed to be efficient in accomplishing both functional and aesthetic goals, that were kept stable five years after the treatment was finished. This case report was presented to the Board of Directors of the Brazilian Board of Orthodontics and Facial Orthopedics (BBO), as partial requirement to becoming a Diplomate of the BBO.

RESUMO A obtenção do equilíbrio funcional e estético em um contexto de estabilidade em longo prazo é o objetivo de qualquer abordagem ortodôntico-ortopédica. O presente relato aborda o tratamento ortodôntico realizado em uma criança com 7 anos e 9 meses de idade, portadora de Classe II, divisão 1, associada a mordida aberta esquelética. A correção funcional e esquelética (sagital e vertical) foi obtida por meio de avanço mandibular, com aparelho Bionator de Balters do tipo fechado, seguido de aparelho ortodôntico fixo. Essa abordagem foi eficiente para atingir as metas funcionais e estéticas, que continuaram estáveis cinco anos após a conclusão do tratamento. Esse caso clínico foi apresentado à Diretoria do Board Brasileiro de Ortodontia e Ortopedia Facial (BBO), como parte dos requisitos para a obtenção do título de Diplomado pelo BBO.

Tratamiento ortopédico SN6 en adolescente con maloclusión clase II: reporte de caso / Orthopedic treatment SN6 in an adolescentwith class II malocclusion. case report

La maloclusión clase II tiene una prevalencia de 37.1 por ciento en México, de ahí su importancia de ser diagnosticada y tratada a tiempo. Sepresenta como resultado de la combinación de componentes dentales,esqueléticos y/o funcionales. Sus características son molares en relacióndistal, retrognatismo, protrusión maxilar o una combinación deellos. Los hábitos nocivos como la succión de labio inferior producenalteraciones dentales como retrusión de los incisivos inferiores y protrusiónde los incisivos superiores. La clase II dentoesqueletal es una desarmonía que se agrava con el tiempo, cuya prevalencia aumenta con la edad, debido a que no tiende a corregirse a edades tempranas. El reporte del caso clínico es de una paciente de 13 años, la cual tiene hábito de succión labial, clase II molar y canina bilateral, protrusión maxilar, retrognatismo, biproinclinación dental, biprotrusión labial y crecimiento horizontal. Los objetivos del tratamiento fueron eliminar el hábito de succión del labio inferior, retruir los incisivos superiores,obtener una clase I canina y molar, corregir la sobremordida vertical yhorizontal y lograr un sellado labial armónico. El tratamiento consistióen colocar ortopedia funcional removible SN6 en dos etapas debido aque la sobremordida era de 9 mm. La aparatología ortopédica funcionalremovible puede considerarse una terapia efectiva para los problemasde maloclusión clase II y sobremordida horizontal y vertical.

Class II malocclusions have a 37.1% prevalence in Mexico; their timelydiagnose and treatment is therefore relevant. They appear as a result ofa combination of dental, skeletal and/or functional components. Amongthe intraoral characteristics, there are the distal molar relationship,retrognathism, maxillary protrusion, or a combination of all of them.Harmful habits, such as the suction of the lower lip they cause dentalalterations like the retrusion of the incisor teeth and the protrusion ofthe upper incisor teeth. Skeletal class II malocclusion is a misalignmentwhich steadily worsens; its prevalence increases as the person gets olderbecause it is not likely to be corrected at an early age. The clinicalcase report is that of a 13-year-old female patient, who has the habitof lip suction, class II molar and canine, and class II occlusion in bothcanines, maxillary protrusion, mandibular retrognathism, bimaxilarydental proclination, biprotrusive lips and horizontal growth. Thetreatment aimed at eliminating the lower lip suction habit, retractingthe upper incisor teeth, getting a canine and molar occlusion class I,correcting both overjet and overbite, achieving an adequate, lip seal.The treatment comprised SN6 removable functional orthopedics in twostages due to the 9 mm overbite. The removable functional orthopedic apparatus may be deemed an eff ective therapy for class II malocclusion problems, and both overjet and overbite.

The influence of sagittal position of the mandible in facial attractiveness and social perception

ABSTRACT OBJECTIVE: This study aims at comparing the perception of orthodontists, maxillofacial surgeons, visual artists and laypersons when evaluating the influence of sagittal position of the mandible - in lateral view - in facial attractiveness; at a job hiring; and in the perception of socioeconomic profile. METHODS: A black male, a white male, a black female and a white female with harmonic faces served as models to obtain a facial profile photograph. Each photograph was digitally manipulated to obtain seven facial profiles: an ideal, three simulating mandibular advancement and three simulating mandibular retrusion, producing 28 photographs. These photographs were evaluated through a questionnaire by orthodontists, maxillofacial surgeons, visual artists and laypersons. RESULTS: The anteroposterior positioning of the mandible exerted strong influence on the level of facial attractiveness, but few significant differences between the different groups of evaluators were observed (p < 0.05). CONCLUSIONS: The profiles pointed as the most attractive were also pointed as more favorable to be hired to a job position and pointed also as having the best socioeconomic condition.

RESUMO OBJETIVO: a presente pesquisa teve por objetivo comparar a percepção de ortodontistas, cirurgiões bucomaxilofaciais, artistas visuais e leigos ao avaliar a influência do posicionamento sagital da mandíbula, em vista lateral, na atratividade facial; na contratação para um emprego; e na percepção do perfil socioeconômico. MÉTODOS: um homem negro, um homem branco, uma mulher negra e uma mulher branca com faces harmoniosas serviram como modelos para obtenção de fotografias do perfil facial. Cada fotografia obtida foi digitalmente manipulada para a obtenção de sete perfis faciais: um ideal, três simulando avanço mandibular e três simulando retrusão mandibular, originando 28 fotografias. Essas fotografias foram avaliadas, por meio de um questionário, por quatro grupos de avaliadores: ortodontistas, cirurgiões bucomaxilofaciais, artistas visuais e leigos. RESULTADOS: o posicionamento anteroposterior da mandíbula exerceu forte influência sobre o grau de atratividade facial, porém foram observadas poucas diferenças significativas entre os diferentes grupos de avaliadores (p < 0,05). CONCLUSÕES: os perfis apontados como mais atraentes foram, também, os mais apontados como favoráveis à contratação para um emprego e os mais apontados como aqueles que aparentavam melhor condição socioeconômica.

Letter to the Editor: Effects of airway evaluation parameters on the laryngeal view grade in mandibular prognathism and retrognathism patients

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