Publications by authors named "Ana de Lourdes Sa de Lira"
Objective: This study aimed to investigate whether there is a correlation between pathological occlusal changes and the signs and symptoms of temporomandibular dysfunction (TMD).
Methods: This cross-sectional, quantitative, non-randomized clinical trial was conducted on 150 participants. We examined adult patients of both genders with occlusal interference, malocclusion and dental absence in the posterior region of the dental arch that were associated or not associated with painful symptoms.
Objective: To assess whether palatal mini-implants are effective as direct anchorage for distal movement of the upper molars.
Methods: It was used an acrylic model of the upper dental arch. After making a groove in the region corresponding to dental alveolus, acrylic teeth were fixed in this groove with #7 wax, with the roots being previously immersed in adhesive wax.
Introduction: The purpose of this study was to study the treatment outcomes and the accuracy of digital prediction and the actual postoperative outcome with Dolphin program on subjects presenting Class II malocclusions.
Methods: Forty patients underwent surgical mandibular advancement (Group 1) and 40 underwent combined surgery of mandibular advancement and maxillary impaction (Group 2). The available pre surgical (t₁) and a minimum of 12 months post surgical (t₂) cephalometric radiographs were digitized.
Purpose: The purpose of this study was to study the treatment outcomes and accuracy of the digital prediction using Dolphin Imaging Software and the actual postoperative outcome in subjects presenting Class III malocclusions.
Materials And Methods: Maxillary advancement surgery was performed in group 1, and maxillary advancement was combined with mandibular setback surgery in group 2. Predictive cephalometric tracings were made using Dolphin Imaging Software.