Severidade da disfunção temporomandibular e sua relação com a postura corporal / Gravedad de la disfunción temporomandibular y su relación con la postura corporal / Severity of temporomandibular dysfunction and its relationship with body posture

RESUMO O objetivo deste estudo foi identificar se existe correlação entre a severidade da disfunção temporomandibular (DTM) e postura corporal, bem como evidenciar as diferenças existentes na postura corporal nos diferentes graus de severidade. Foram avaliadas 71 mulheres de 18 a 35 anos quanto à severidade da DTM e à postura corporal, sendo divididas em grupo sem DTM e grupo com DTM. Foram utilizados o questionário Mandibular Function Impairment Questionnaire e o software Digital Image-Based Postural Assessment de avaliação postural por fotogrametria. Foi realizada análise estatística com ANOVA de um fator e teste de correlação Tau B de Kendall (α<0,05). Os grupos com e sem DTM apresentaram diferenças estatísticas, com tamanho de efeito grande (ŋ2>0,528), para: lordose cervical, pulsão e inclinação da pelve. Quanto à correlação da postura com a severidade da DTM, índices fracos, mas significativos, foram encontrados: ângulo da lordose cervical (τ=0,250), ângulo da cifose dorsal (τ=0,192), ângulo de inclinação pélvica (τ=−0,222) e medida de pulsão da pelve (τ=0,283). Esses resultados indicam que a lordose cervical e a pulsão da pelve se apresentam em aumento da lordose e da pulsão conforme o acréscimo da severidade da DTM, enquanto o ângulo de inclinação se apresenta em menor grau, tendendo à retroversão. Apesar das correlações fracas, os resultados evidenciam alguma relação da postura corporal com a DTM.

RESUMEN El objetivo de este estudio fue identificar si existe una correlación entre la gravedad de la disfunción temporomandibular (DTM) y la postura corporal, así como mostrar las diferencias en la postura corporal en diferentes grados de gravedad. Se evaluó la la postura corporal de 71 mujeres de 18 a 35 años, divididas en dos grupos: sin DTM y con DTM. Se utilizó el cuestionario Mandibular Function Impairment Questionnaire y el software Digital Image-Based Postural Assessment de evaluación postural por fotogrametría. Se realizó análisis estadístico con Anova de un factor y prueba de correlación Tau B de Kendall (α<0,05). Los grupos con y sin DTM presentaron diferencias estadísticas, con tamaño de efecto grande (ŋ2>0,528) para: lordosis cervical, pulsión e inclinación de la pelvis. En cuanto a la correlación de la postura con la gravedad de la DTM, índices débiles pero significativos fueron encontrados: ángulo de la lordosis cervical (τ=0,250), ángulo de la cifosis dorsal (τ=0,192), ángulo de inclinación pélvica (τ=−0,222) y medida de pulsión de la pelvis (τ=0,283). Estos resultados indican que la lordosis cervical y la pulsión de la pelvis aumentan según la gravedad de la DTM, mientras que el ángulo de inclinación se presenta en menor grado, tendiendo a la retroversión. A pesar de las correlaciones débiles, los resultados evidencian cierta relación de la postura corporal con la DTM.

ABSTRACT This study aimed to identify if there is a correlation between temporomandibular dysfunction (TMD) severity and body posture, as well as to show the differences in body posture in different degrees of severity. Seventy-one women aged 18-35 years were assessed for TMD severity and body posture and were divided into: Group without TMD and Group with TMD. We used the Mandibular Function Impairment Questionnaire and the Digital Image-Based Postural Assessment software for postural evaluation by photogrammetry. Statistical analysis was performed with one-way ANOVA and Kendall's Tau B correlation test (α<0.05). The groups with and without TMD presented statistical differences, with large effect size (ŋ2>0.528), for: cervical lordosis, drive and pelvic tilt. Regarding the correlation of posture with TMD severity, weak but significant indexes were found: cervical lordosis angle (τ=0.250), dorsal kyphosis angle (τ=0.192), pelvic tilt angle (τ=−0.222) and pelvic drive measurement (τ=0.283). These results indicate that cervical lordosis and pelvic drive are increased according to the severity of the TMD, while the pelvic tilt angle decreases, tending to a retroversion. Despite the weak correlations, the results show some relationship between body posture and TMD.

Toxina botulínica para tratamento de síndrome do Choro Assimétrico: relato de caso / Botulinum toxin in the treatment of asymmetric crying face syndrome: a case report

Síndrome do choro assimétrico é uma condição congênita secundária à hipoplasia ou ausência do músculo depressor do ângulo da boca. Trata-se de uma condição não tão incomum que pode cursar com assimetria facial ao chorar e sorrir, além de poder estar associadas a outras malformações congênitas. Crianças com essa deformidade podem sofrer dificuldades psicossociais e introversão. O arsenal terapêutico dessa condição já foi estudado e discutido na literatura com ênfase em abordagens cirúrgicas e invasivas. Relatamos aqui um caso de uma criança de 9 anos com essa síndrome, tratada, de forma menos invasiva, com toxina botulínica, com um bom resultado e satisfação.

Asymmetric crying face syndrome is a congenital condition secondary to hypoplasia or absence of the depressor muscle at the mouth angle. It is a common condition that presents with facial asymmetry while crying and smiling and may be associated with other congenital malformations. Children with this deformity may experience psychosocial difficulties and introversion. The therapeutic arsenal of this condition has already been studied and discussed in the literature with an emphasis on surgical and invasive approaches. We report here a case of a 9-year-old child with this syndrome, treated less invasively with botulinum toxin, with good result and satisfaction.

ENPP1 and ESR1 genotypes associated with subclassifications of craniofacial asymmetry and severity of temporomandibular disorders.

INTRODUCTION: We investigated whether ACTN3, ENPP1, ESR1, PITX1, and PITX2 genes which contribute to sagittal and vertical malocclusions also contribute to facial asymmetries and temporomandibular disorders (TMD) before and after orthodontic and orthognathic surgery treatment. METHODS: One hundred seventy-four patients with a dentofacial deformity were diagnosed as symmetric or subdivided into 4 asymmetric groups according to posteroanterior cephalometric measurements. TMD examination diagnosis and jaw pain and function (JPF) questionnaires assessed the presence and severity of TMD. RESULTS: Fifty-two percent of the patients were symmetric, and 48% were asymmetric. The asymmetry classification demonstrated significant cephalometric differences between the symmetric and asymmetric groups, and across the 4 asymmetric subtypes: group 1, mandibular body asymmetry; group 2, ramus asymmetry; group 3, atypical asymmetry; and group 4, C-shaped asymmetry. ENPP1 SNP-rs6569759 was associated with group 1 (P = 0.004), and rs858339 was associated with group 3 (P = 0.002). ESR1 SNP-rs164321 was associated with group 4 (P = 0.019). These results were confirmed by principal component analysis that showed 3 principal components explaining almost 80% of the variations in the studied groups. Principal components 1 and 2 were associated with ESR1 SNP-rs3020318 (P <0.05). Diagnoses of disc displacement with reduction, masticatory muscle myalgia, and arthralgia were highly prevalent in the asymmetry groups, and all had strong statistical associations with ENPP1 rs858339. The average JPF scores for asymmetric subjects before surgery (JPF, 7) were significantly higher than for symmetric subjects (JPF, 2). Patients in group 3 had the highest preoperative JPF scores, and groups 2 and 3 were most likely to be cured of TMD 1 year after treatment. CONCLUSIONS: Posteroanterior cephalometrics can classify asymmetry into distinct groups and identify the probability of TMD and genotype associations. Orthodontic and orthognathic treatments of facial asymmetry are effective at eliminating TMD in most patients.

Compensatory Class III malocclusion treatment associated with mandibular canine extractions

ABSTRACT Skeletal Class III malocclusions are ideally treated with orthodontic-surgical approaches. However, if there are no significant soft tissue implications and the patient does not want to undergo orthognatic surgery, other treatment options may be considered. The current case report describes a compensatory alternative for Class III malocclusion treatment, by means of mandibular canine extractions. This treatment alternative provided facial profile and occlusal improvement, which remains stable seven years posttreatment.

RESUMO As más oclusões esqueléticas de Classe III são idealmente tratadas com intervenções ortodôntico-cirúrgicas. Contudo, se não existirem implicações estéticas faciais e se o paciente não desejar se submeter à cirurgia ortognática, outras opções de tratamento podem ser consideradas. O presente caso clínico descreve um tratamento compensatório alternativo para a má oclusão de Classe III, com extrações de caninos inferiores. Esse tratamento alternativo propiciou melhoras no perfil facial e na oclusão, que permaneceu estável após sete anos da sua finalização.

Orthodontic-surgical retreatment of facial asymmetry with occlusal cant and severe root resorption: A 3-year follow-up.

Our objective was to report the orthodontic and surgical retreatment of a patient who had undergone a prolonged orthodontic treatment with extractions, but who had unsatisfactory results and persistent side effects. The man, aged 25 years 3 months, sought treatment with major complaints of facial and smile asymmetries. The clinical examination showed a mandibular deviation to the right and a maxillary occlusal cant. A Class II Division 1 subdivision right was observed. Radiographic examination showed extensive root resorptions in the maxillary second premolars and absence of the 4 first premolars. The maxillary midline was deflected 2 mm to the left, and the mandibular midline was shifted 5 mm to the right. Aligning and leveling were performed with orthodontic fixed appliances, with a standard edgewise system (0.022 × 0.028 in), followed by LeFort I maxillary impaction and bilateral sagittal split osteotomy with asymmetrical advancement. Retreatment showed outstanding results that remained stable after 3 years of follow-up. Root resorption in the second premolars did not seem to increase. Orthodontic-surgical intervention is the main choice for correcting esthetic and functional problems in facial asymmetry, particularly in cases of retreatment.

Compensatory Class III malocclusion treatment associated with mandibular canine extractions.

Skeletal Class III malocclusions are ideally treated with orthodontic-surgical approaches. However, if there are no significant soft tissue implications and the patient does not want to undergo orthognatic surgery, other treatment options may be considered. The current case report describes a compensatory alternative for Class III malocclusion treatment, by means of mandibular canine extractions. This treatment alternative provided facial profile and occlusal improvement, which remains stable seven years posttreatment.

Is there an association between skeletal asymmetry and tooth absence?

INTRODUCTION: Facial skeletal asymmetry is commonly found in humans and its main characteristic is menton deviation. The literature suggests that occlusal and masticatory problems arising from tooth absence could be related to the development of such asymmetries. OBJECTIVE: The aim of this cross-sectional study was to estimate the prevalence of mandibular skeletal asymmetries and to investigate its association with posterior tooth absences. METHODS: Tomographic images of 952 individuals aged from 18 to 75 years old were used. Asymmetry was the analyzed outcome, and it was categorized into three groups according to gnathion displacement in relation to the midsagittal plane (relative symmetry, moderate asymmetry, and severe asymmetry). Patients were sorted by the presence of all posterior teeth, unilateral posterior tooth absence, or bilateral posterior tooth absence. Chi-square test with a significance level of 5% was used to verify the association between posterior tooth absence and asymmetry. RESULTS: Results show relative symmetry present in 55.3% of the sample, as well as the prevalence of 27.3% for moderate mandibular asymmetry and 17.4% for severe asymmetry. Moderate and severe mandibular asymmetries occurred in a higher proportion in patients with unilateral posterior tooth absence. However, there was no statistically significant difference between the analyzed groups (p = 0.691). CONCLUSIONS: In this study, mandibular asymmetries did not present any association with the absence of teeth on the posterior area of the arch.

Is there an association between skeletal asymmetry and tooth absence?

ABSTRACT Introduction: Facial skeletal asymmetry is commonly found in humans and its main characteristic is menton deviation. The literature suggests that occlusal and masticatory problems arising from tooth absence could be related to the development of such asymmetries. Objective: The aim of this cross-sectional study was to estimate the prevalence of mandibular skeletal asymmetries and to investigate its association with posterior tooth absences. Methods: Tomographic images of 952 individuals aged from 18 to 75 years old were used. Asymmetry was the analyzed outcome, and it was categorized into three groups according to gnathion displacement in relation to the midsagittal plane (relative symmetry, moderate asymmetry, and severe asymmetry). Patients were sorted by the presence of all posterior teeth, unilateral posterior tooth absence, or bilateral posterior tooth absence. Chi-square test with a significance level of 5% was used to verify the association between posterior tooth absence and asymmetry. Results: Results show relative symmetry present in 55.3% of the sample, as well as the prevalence of 27.3% for moderate mandibular asymmetry and 17.4% for severe asymmetry. Moderate and severe mandibular asymmetries occurred in a higher proportion in patients with unilateral posterior tooth absence. However, there was no statistically significant difference between the analyzed groups (p = 0.691). Conclusions: In this study, mandibular asymmetries did not present any association with the absence of teeth on the posterior area of the arch.

RESUMO Introdução: a assimetria esquelética facial é comum em humanos, sendo o desvio do mento sua principal característica. É sugerido, na literatura, que problemas oclusais e mastigatórios advindos das ausências dentárias teriam relação com o desenvolvimento dessas assimetrias. Objetivo: o objetivo deste estudo transversal foi estimar a prevalência de assimetrias esqueléticas mandibulares e investigar sua associação com as ausências dentárias posteriores. Métodos: foram utilizadas imagens tomográficas de 952 indivíduos, com idade entre 18 e 75 anos. A assimetria foi o desfecho analisado, sendo categorizada em três grupos, de acordo com o desvio do gnátio em relação ao plano sagital mediano: simetria relativa, assimetria moderada e assimetria severa. Os indivíduos foram agrupados segundo a presença de todos os dentes posteriores, ausência dentária posterior unilateral ou ausência dentária posterior bilateral. Para verificar a associação entre a ausência dentária posterior e a assimetria, foi utilizado o teste Χ2, ao nível de significância de 5%. Resultados: os resultados mostraram que a simetria relativa esteve presente em 55,3% da amostra, bem como uma prevalência de 27,3% para a assimetria mandibular moderada e 17,4% para assimetria severa. As assimetrias mandibulares moderada e severa ocorreram em maior proporção nos indivíduos com ausência dentária posterior unilateral; entretanto, não houve diferença estatisticamente significativa entre os grupos (p = 0,691). Conclusões: nesse estudo, as assimetrias mandibulares em adultos não apresentaram associação com a ausência de dentes na região posterior da arcada dentária.

Asimetrías faciales como factor etiopatogénico de cefaleas y dolor facial / Facial asymmetries as etiopathogenic factors of headache and facial pain

El objetivo de este estudio fue demostrar la hipótesis sobre la coexistencia de asimetría morfológica con actividad muscular asimétrica, y deesta última con disfunción cráneomandibular y cefalea tensional y dolor facial, para incorporar datos semiológicos al diagnóstico tempranoy tratamiento precoz de las disfunciones cráneo-cérvico mandibulares. Participaron del estudio 66 alumnos de la F.O.U.B.A. con signos y/o síntomas de disfunción cráneomandibular. El diagnóstico de dolor se realizó mediante cuestionarios siguiendo los criterios diagnósticos de la Internacional Headache Society. La determinación de asimetría se realizó midiendo segmentos y ángulos trazados en telerradiografíade frente para tejidos duros y fotografía de cara de frente para tejidos blandos. Se evaluó la función muscular mediante electromiografía de superficie (EMGS); y la dinámica del sistema estomatognático mediante el método magnetométrico. El análisis de regresión logística múltiple resultó significativo al nivel p=0.01. En el análisis de las variables individuales y el dolor se encontró correlación estadísticamente significativa entre la asimetría de tejidos duros y la presencia de cefalea tensional y/o dolor facial. El organismo intenta equilibrar las diferencias morfológicas, esto explicaría las asimetrías cruzadas entre tejidos duros, blandos y actividad muscular comocompensaciones funcionales. Concluimos diciendo que ante la presencia de cefalea tensional y/o dolor facial debemos considerar la asimetríafacial de tejidos duros como posible factor etiológico predisponente aunque no se observe asimetría en tejidos blandos por acción compensatoria de la dinámica muscular. La etiología mixta, oclusal y postural, de las asimetrías faciales requiere del trabajo interdisciplinario odontólogo-médico-kinesiólogo-psicólogo-fonoaudiólogo para un óptimo diagnóstico y tratamiento

The aim of this study was to test the hypothesis on the coexistence of morphological asymmetry with asymmetric muscle activity, and this one with craniomandibular dysfunction and tension headache and facial pain, to incorporate semiological data to early diagnosis and treatment for TMJD (temporo mandibular jaw dysfunction). Study participants were 66 students from the Faculty of Dentistry of the University of Buenos Aires with TMJD signs and / or symptoms. The diagnosis of pain was conducted by questionnaires following the diagnostic criteria of the International Headache Society. The asymmetry determination was performed by measuring segments and angles in cephalometric frontal tracings for hard tissues and frontal picture for soft tissues. Muscle function was evaluated by surface electromyography (SEMG) and stomatognathic system dynamics by magnetometric method. The multiple logistic regression analysis was significant at p = 0.01. In the analysis of individual variables and pain we found statistical correlation between the asymmetry of hard tissues and the presence of tension headache and / or facial pain. The body tries to balance the morphological differences; this would explain the asymmetries cross between hard tissues, soft and functional muscle activity as offsets. We conclude saying that in the presence of tension headache and/or facial pain, the hard tissue facial asymmetry should be considered as a possible etiologic factor predisposing even asymmetry is not observed in soft tissue because of compensatory action of muscle dynamics. The mixed etiology, occlusal and postural of the facial asymmetries, requires interdisciplinary work dentist-doctor-physiotherapist,-psychologist-speech therapist, for optimal diagnosis and treatment.

Surgical-orthodontic treatment of Class III malocclusion with agenesis of lateral incisor and unerupted canine.

INTRODUCTION: Orthodontic-surgical treatment was performed in patient with skeletal Class III malocclusion due to exceeding mandibular growth. Patient also presented upper and lower dental protrusion, overjet of -3.0 mm, overbite of -1.0 mm, congenital absence of tooth #22, teeth #13 and supernumerary impaction, tooth #12 with conoid shape and partly erupted in supraversion, prolonged retention of tooth #53, tendency to vertical growth of the face and facial asymmetry. The discrepancy on the upper arch was -2.0 mm and -5.0 mm on the lower arch. METHODS: The presurgical orthodontic treatment was performed with extraction of the teeth #35 and #45. On the upper arch, teeth #53, #12 and supernumerary were extracted to accomplish the traction of the impacted canine. The spaces of the lower extractions were closed with mesialization of posterior segment. After aligning and leveling the teeth, extractions spaces closure and correct positioning of teeth on the bone bases, the correct intercuspation of the dental arch, with molars and canines in Angle's Class I, coincident midline, normal overjet and overbite and ideal torques, were evaluated through study models. The patient was submitted to orthognathic surgery and then the postsurgical orthodontic treatment was finished. RESULTS: The Class III malocclusion was treated establishing occlusal and facial normal standards.

Surgical-orthodontic treatment of Class III malocclusion with agenesis of lateral incisor and unerupted canine

INTRODUCTION: Orthodontic-surgical treatment was performed in patient with skeletal Class III malocclusion due to exceeding mandibular growth. Patient also presented upper and lower dental protrusion, overjet of -3.0 mm, overbite of -1.0 mm, congenital absence of tooth #22, teeth #13 and supernumerary impaction, tooth #12 with conoid shape and partly erupted in supraversion, prolonged retention of tooth #53, tendency to vertical growth of the face and facial asymmetry. The discrepancy on the upper arch was -2.0 mm and -5.0 mm on the lower arch. METHODS: The pre-surgical orthodontic treatment was performed with extractions of the teeth #35 and #45. On the upper arch, teeth #53, #12 and supernumerary were extracted to accomplish the traction of the impacted canine. The spaces of the lower extractions were closed with mesialization of posterior segment. After aligning and leveling the teeth, extractions spaces closure and correct positioning of teeth on the bone bases, the correct intercuspation of the dental arch, with molars and canines in Angle's Class I, coincident midline, normal overjet and overbite and ideal torques, were evaluated through study models. The patient was submitted to orthognathic surgery and then the post-surgical orthodontic treatment was finished. RESULTS: The Class III malocclusion was treated establishing occlusal and facial normal standards.

INTRODUÇÃO: o presente trabalho apresenta um tratamento ortodôntico-cirúrgico realizado em paciente portadora de má oclusão de Classe III esquelética com crescimento mandibular, protrusão dentária superior e inferior, trespasse horizontal de -3,0mm, trespasse vertical de -1,0mm, ausência congênita do dente 22, dentes 13 e supranumerários inclusos, dente 12 com forma conoide e parcialmente irrompido em supraversão, retenção prolongada do dente 53, tendência ao crescimento vertical da face e assimetria facial. A discrepância na arcada superior era de -2,0mm, e na inferior era de -5,0mm. MÉTODOS: o tratamento ortodôntico pré-cirúrgico foi realizado com extrações dos dentes 35 e 45. Na arcada superior foram extraídos os dentes 53, 12 e supranumerário, para efetuar o tracionamento do canino incluso. Os espaços das extrações inferiores foram fechados com mesialização do segmento posterior. Após o alinhamento e nivelamento dos dentes, foram avaliados por meio de modelos de estudo o fechamento dos espaços das extrações e o posicionamento correto dos dentes nas bases ósseas, a intercuspidação correta das arcadas dentárias, com molares e caninos em Classe I de Angle, linhas medianas coincidentes, trespasse horizontal e trespasse vertical normais e torques ideais. A paciente foi encaminhada para realização de cirurgia ortognática e, em seguida, o tratamento ortodôntico pós-cirúrgico foi finalizado. RESULTADOS: a má oclusão de Classe III foi corrigida, estabelecendo padrões oclusais e faciais normais.

Skeletal Class III and anterior open bite treatment with different retention protocols: a report of three cases.

The treatment of skeletal class III and anterior open bite can be unstable and orthodontists frequently observe relapse. Here, we report on the management of three patients with skeletal class III profiles and open bites treated by orthodontic camouflage. Each received a retention protocol involving the use of two separate appliances during the night and day accompanied by myofunctional therapy. Long-term follow-up revealed a stable outcome.

Orthodontic-surgical treatment of Class III malocclusion with mandibular asymmetry.

Class III skeletal malocclusion may present several etiologies, among which maxillary deficiency is the most frequent. Bone discrepancy may have an unfavorable impact on esthetics, which is frequently aggravated by the presence of accentuated facial asymmetries. This type of malocclusion is usually treated with association of Orthodontics and orthognathic surgery for correction of occlusion and facial esthetics. This report presents the treatment of a patient aged 15 years and 1 month with Class III skeletal malocclusion, having narrow maxilla, posterior open bite on the left side, anterior crossbite and unilateral posterior crossbite, accentuated negative dentoalveolar discrepancy in the maxillary arch, and maxillary and mandibular midline shift. Clinical examination also revealed maxillary hypoplasia, increased lower one third of the face, concave bone and facial profiles and facial asymmetry with mandibular deviation to the left side. The treatment was performed in three phases: presurgical orthodontic preparation, orthognathic surgery and orthodontic finishing. In reviewing the patient's final records, the major goals set at the beginning of treatment were successfully achieved, providing the patient with adequate masticatory function and pleasant facial esthetics.

Orthodontic-surgical treatment of class III malocclusion with mandibular asymmetry

Class III skeletal malocclusion may present several etiologies, among which maxillary deficiency is the most frequent. Bone discrepancy may have an unfavorable impact on esthetics, which is frequently aggravated by the presence of accentuated facial asymmetries. This type of malocclusion is usually treated with association of Orthodontics and orthognathic surgery for correction of occlusion and facial esthetics. This report presents the treatment of a patient aged 15 years and 1 month with Class III skeletal malocclusion, having narrow maxilla, posterior open bite on the left side, anterior crossbite and unilateral posterior crossbite, accentuated negative dentoalveolar discrepancy in the maxillary arch, and maxillary and mandibular midline shift. Clinical examination also revealed maxillary hypoplasia, increased lower one third of the face, concave bone and facial profiles and facial asymmetry with mandibular deviation to the left side. The treatment was performed in three phases: presurgical orthodontic preparation, orthognathic surgery and orthodontic finishing. In reviewing the patient's final records, the major goals set at the beginning of treatment were successfully achieved, providing the patient with adequate masticatory function and pleasant facial esthetics.

A maloclusão esquelética de Classe III pode apresentar diversas etiologias, sendo a deficiência maxilar a mais frequente. Discrepâncias esqueléticas podem ter impacto estético desfavorável, muitas vezes agravadas pela presença de assimetrias faciais acentuadas. Este tipo de maloclusão é geralmente tratado com a associação de Ortodontia e cirurgia ortognática para a correção da oclusão e da estética facial. Este relato de caso apresenta o tratamento de um paciente com 15 anos e 1 mês de idade, com maloclusão esquelética de Classe III, atresia maxilar, mordida aberta posterior do lado esquerdo, mordida cruzada anterior e mordida cruzada posterior unilateral, acentuada discrepância dento-alveolar negativa acentuada no arco maxilar e desvios das linhas médias superior e inferior. Ao exame clínico o paciente também apresentava deficiência maxilar, aumento do terço inferior da face, perfil ósseo e facial côncavos e assimetria facial, com desvio da mandíbula para o lado esquerdo. O tratamento foi realizado em três fases: preparo ortodôntico pré-cirúrgico, cirurgia ortognática e finalização ortodôntica. Analisando os registros finais do paciente, os principais objetivos estabelecidos ao início do tratamento foram alcançados com sucesso, promovendo ao paciente adequada função mastigatória e estética facial agradável.

Evaluation of facial asymmetry and masticatory muscle thickness in children with normal occlusion and functional posterior crossbite.

AIM: The aim of this study was to evaluate facial asymmetry and the thickness of the masticatory muscles in young children with normal occlusion and functional posterior crossbite. METHODS: The sample comprised 72 children of both genders (64.71±7.04 months) in the primary and early mixed stage of dentition, divided into four groups: primary-normal occlusion (PriN; N=19), primary-crossbite (PriC; N=19), mixed-normal occlusion (MixN; N=27), and mixed-crossbite (MixC; N=16). The thickness of the masseter and anterior portion of the temporalis muscle at rest and during maximal clenching were assessed by ultrasonography. Facial morphology and asymmetry were evaluated by standardized front-view photographs, in which the following measurements were recorded: anterior face height (AFH), bizygomatic facial width (BFW), angle of the eye (AE) and angle of the mouth (AM) (interpupillary and commissure planes in relation to mid-sagittal plane, respectively). RESULTS: The results showed that muscle thickness did not differ significantly between the sides of the dental arches in all groups (paired t-test). Only the groups with normal occlusion presented significant positive correlation between AE and AM (Pearson's correlation test). In PriN, only body weight was significantly related to masseter thickness; in MixN, facial morphology contributed significantly to masseter thickness at rest and maximal clenching, while the covariates weight, height and age did not relate to muscle thickness (stepwise backward multiple regression). CONCLUSION: In the studied sample, children with crossbite presented greater facial asymmetry than those with normal occlusion, and a greater masseter thickness was related to larger faces in the mixed dentition.

Orthognathic treatment for a patient with Class III malocclusion and surgically restricted mandible.

This case report describes the orthodontic-surgical treatment of an adult with Down syndrome and a Class III skeletal malocclusion with posterior open bite, horizontal facial pattern, missing mandibular posterior teeth, and surgical restriction of the mandible.

Treatment of a Class II subdivision malocclusion with multiple congenitally missing teeth.

This case report describes the treatment of a patient with a Class II Division 1 subdivision right malocclusion with 8 congenitally missing teeth, incompetent lips, and incisor protrusion. The treatment plan included extractions and space closure with retraction of the anterior teeth; symmetric mechanics were used in the mandibular arch and asymmetric mechanics in the maxillary arch. Because of the mechanics used, some midline deviations were expected. Knowledge of diagnosis and treatment planning of asymmetric malocclusions and dental esthetics are essential for success when correcting asymmetic problems, but, even so, small clinical compromises should be expected.

Clinical challenges in treating a patient with deviated dental midlines and delayed root development of the mandibular left second premolar.

This case report describes the treatment of a girl, aged 13.3 years, with a concave face and a Class I relationship on the right and Class III on the left at the first molars. The left canines were in full Class II occlusion. The overbite was excessive at 80%. The maxillary dental midline was deviated 2.0 mm to the right, and the mandibular dental midline was 3.0 mm on the opposite side with a 5-mm deviation between both arches. There was a -2-mm mandibular arch length discrepancy, but, considering the intrabony left second premolar with root-delayed development, the arch length discrepancy was -8 mm. The incisors were also retroclined. A nonextraction treatment plan was used. When space to the left of the intrabony second premolar was opened, the tooth erupted passively, and the root had a normal length. The esthetic results were functional and pleasing.