[Does positional plagiocephaly affect the need for orthodontic treatment, and the mandibular and occlusal symmetry?].

Introduction: Positional plagiocephaly (PP) is characterized by an asymmetrical flatness of the posterior part of the skull which may involve the frontal part of the skull and the face. The aim is to assess whether children and adolescents with PP have more occlusal and skeletal asymmetries and whether the need for orthodontic treatment is greater than in the healthy population.

Material And Method: A comparative cross-sectional epidemiological study was carried out.

[Somatic dysfunctions of the cervical spine and fixed orthodontic treatment: a 145 subjects-cross sectional study].

Unlabelled: Objectives : The aim of this blind cross-sectional study is to evaluate the influence of a fixed orthodontic appliance on the cervical spine.

Materials And Methods:  Number and severity of somatic dysfunctions (i.e.