Correction of a dental arch-width asymmetric discrepancy with a slow maxillary contraction appliance

Hua, Xianming; Xiong, Hui; Han, Ge; Cheng, Xionghao

doi:10.1016/j.ajodo.2011.03.029

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“…Dental arch dimensions are of special interest for dentists and orthodontists in particular. Changes in the arch width, length, and height can result from orthodontic treatment; hence, an understanding of the dental arch dimensions is crucial [ 1 – 5 ]. Dental arches have been investigated using different measurements and reference points, including but not limited to, intercanine, interpremolar, and intermolar widths, either between cusps or fossae, anterior palatal and mandibular lengths, molar vertical distance, total palatal and mandibular lengths, and palatal depth [ 6 – 11 ].…”

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Dental Arch Dimensions in Saudi Adults

Alkadhi

Almahfouz

Tokhtah

et al. 2018

International Journal of Dentistry

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Objective The aim of this study was to investigate the arch dimensions (width, length, and depth) in Saudi Arabia. Materials and Methods 169 orthodontic models (73 males and 96 females) made of white stone were selected according to inclusion criteria. Measurement of arch dimensions was taken including width, length, and depth at different reference points. Differences between males and females were tested using independent samples t-test. Results The sample comprised subjects aged 18–33 years old. Most measurements showed higher values for males compared to females. Saudi males showed smaller intercanine widths compared to Caucasians and Southern Chinese but larger widths in females compared to Caucasians and smaller widths compared to Southern Chinese. Saudi males and females showed larger intermolar widths compared to Caucasians but smaller intermolar widths compared to Southern Chinese. For arch length, Saudis showed longer arches compared to Yemenis for both males and females but smaller palatal depths compared to Yemenis. Conclusions Differences in intercanine width, intermolar width, and palatal length and depth were found between Saudis and other nationalities. Male and female participants had differences in most of the measurements.

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Dental Arch Dimensions in Saudi Adults

Alkadhi

Almahfouz

Tokhtah

et al. 2018

International Journal of Dentistry

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“…If the malocclusion primarily involves buccolingual tipping of the dentition without severe skeletal asymmetry, various orthodontic treatments such as functional appliances [ 1 , 2 , 6 , 14 , 15 ], intermaxillary crossed elastics combined with occlusal bite tubes or plates [ 1 ], and transpalatal arch (TPA) [ 16 ] have been suggested as conventional treatment options [ 17 ]. To avoid undesirable side effects on teeth, temporary skeletal anchorage devices such as mini-screws (MS) can also be used [ 17 ].…”

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Scissor Bite in Growing Patients: Case Report Treated with Clear Aligners

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Scissor bite (SB.) is a rare malocclusion that is challenging to diagnose and is often associated with a retrognathic mandible and a series of functional and structural abnormalities that negatively affect the patient. This article intends to analyze the treatment approaches applied to growing patients younger than 16 years old, comparing the conventional appliances described in the literature and a clinical case treated with clear aligners with mandibular advancement (MA.). SB is primarily related to skeletal Class I and II, according to Angle classification. In the various cases analyzed, it can also be mentioned as a significant number of cases with SB of dental origin (seven of dental and four of skeletal) in young patients. In children and adolescents who still have growth potential, the therapeutic possibilities are numerous. A comprehensive literature search was manually performed from 2002 until January 2023, in PubMed and BVS databases with the following conjugated keywords: “scissor bite OR brodie bite” AND “malocclusion” AND “treatment OR correction OR therapeutics”. The present case report on a young patient demonstrated the efficiency of the clear aligners with MA to correct an SB, associated with several functional and structural anomalies such as Class II division 1 with an increased overjet and overbite as well as a severe curve of Spee in a hypodivergent biotype.

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“…In case of unilateral Brodie syndrome, it is possible to use this apparatus asymmetrically owing to its unique design 13,19 . The device is segmented into two asymmetrical parts to isolate the affected sector (exaggerated joint) on one side and the anchoring sector on the other side ( fig.…”

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Treatment of Brodie syndrome

Sebbag¹,

Cavaré²

2017

J Dentofacial Anom Orthod

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Brodie Syndrom is a rare form of transverse malocclusion, characterized by excessive occlusion of the lateral zones, the contact is established between the palatal surfaces of the maxillary teeth and labial surfaces of the mandibular teeth, so that there is no intercuspidation of the maxillary and mandibular molars. It not only adversely affects chewing and muscle functions, but also impairs normal growth and development of the mandible if left untreated, with the possibility of jaw deformities. The anomaly may be bilateral or unilateral, clinical examination will search for signs of asymmetry or mandibular lateral deviation. Additional tests are needed to point out the alveolar or basal location of the malocclusion. Schematically, the therapeutic means used will seek to contract the maxillary arch, and expanding the lower arch. Orthodontic treatment is complex but the bone anchorages provide some help in this context. Nevertheless, the therapy is often orthodontic and surgical and must move towards unconventional surgeries such as symphyseal distraction. KEY WORDSBrodie syndrom, brodie bite, orthodontics, orthognathic surgery

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Correction of a dental arch-width asymmetric discrepancy with a slow maxillary contraction appliance

Cited by 17 publications

References 13 publications

Dental Arch Dimensions in Saudi Adults

Dental Arch Dimensions in Saudi Adults

Scissor Bite in Growing Patients: Case Report Treated with Clear Aligners

Treatment of Brodie syndrome

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