Orthodontic root resorption.

External apical root resorption (EARR) is one of the most frequently reported iatrogenic side effects of orthodontic movement. Nevertheless, no robust and unequivocal scientific evidence is yet available in the literature regarding the clinical and biological factors that trigger EARR. The purpose of the present position paper is to provide clinicians, residents, and investigators a summary of our current understanding about root resorption caused by orthodontic tooth movement, based on up-to-date available scientific evidence.

Three-dimensional assessment of virtual bracket removal for orthodontic retainers: A prospective clinical study.

Introduction: Computer-aided design and manufacturing of orthodontic retainers from digitally debonded models can be used to facilitate same-day delivery. The purpose of this prospective clinical study was to validate a novel technique for virtual bracket removal (VBR) in-office, comparing the accuracy with 2 orthodontic laboratories that use VBR for retainer fabrication in the digital workflow.

Methods: The sample consisted of 40 intraoral scans of 20 patients.

Three-dimensional monitoring of root movement during orthodontic treatment.

Introduction: A significant objective of orthodontic treatment is to achieve proper and stable tooth positions that involve not only the crowns, but also their roots. However, the current methods of clinically monitoring root alignment are unreliable and inaccurate. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to develop a methodology that can accurately identify root position in a clinical situation.

Monitoring of typodont root movement via crown superimposition of single cone-beam computed tomography and consecutive intraoral scans.

Introduction: The purpose of this study was to develop a new methodology to visualize in 3 dimensions whole teeth, including the roots, at any moment during orthodontic treatment without the need for multiple cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) scans.

Methods: An extraoral typodont model was created using extracted teeth placed in a wax base. These teeth were arranged to represent a typical malocclusion.

Evaluation of dental and basal arch forms using cone-beam CT and 3D virtual models of normal occlusion.

Unlabelled: OBIECTIVES: To evaluate the relationship between the mandibular dental and basal arches using CBCT, and to assess the correlation between basal arch dimensions derived from CBCT and 3-dimensional (3D) virtual models in a cohort sample exhibiting normal occlusions.

Methods: The facial axis (FA) and root centre (RC) points of mandibular teeth were identified on 32 CBCT images. FA and WALA points were digitised on 3D models of 28 mandibular casts from the same sample.

Comparison between dental and basal arch forms in normal occlusion and Class III malocclusions utilizing cone-beam computed tomography.

Objective: The purpose of this study was to investigate the relationship between the mandibular dental and basal arch forms in subjects with normal occlusion and compare them with those of Class III malocclusion using cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT).

Methods: CBCT images of 32 normal occlusion (19 males, 13 females; 24.3 years) and 33 Class III malocclusion subjects (20 males, 13 females, 22.

Imaging software accuracy for 3-dimensional analysis of the upper airway.

Introduction: The aim of this study was to compare the precision and accuracy of 6 imaging software programs for measuring upper airway volumes in cone-beam computed tomography data.

Methods: The sample consisted of 33 growing patients and an oropharynx acrylic phantom, scanned with an i-CAT scanner (Imaging Sciences International, Hatfield, Pa). The known oropharynx acrylic phantom volume was used as the gold standard.

A new method to measure mesiodistal angulation and faciolingual inclination of each whole tooth with volumetric cone-beam computed tomography images.

Introduction: The purpose of this study was to develop a methodology to measure the mesiodistal angulation and the faciolingual inclination of each whole tooth (including the root) by using 3-dimensional volumetric images generated from cone-beam computed tomography scans.

Methods: A plastic typodont with 28 teeth in ideal occlusion was fixed in position in a dry human skull. Stainless steel balls were fixed to the occlusal centers of the crowns and to the apices or bifurcation or trifurcation centers of the roots.

Mesiodistal angulation and faciolingual inclination of each whole tooth in 3-dimensional space in patients with near-normal occlusion.

Introduction: An important objective of orthodontic treatment is to obtain the correct mesiodistal angulation and faciolingual inclination for all teeth. Current techniques are based on crown angulation and inclination standards, and not enough attention has been given to the roots. In this study, we report the mesiodistal angulation and faciolingual inclination of each whole tooth including the root in patients with near-normal occlusion.

Measurements of the torque moment in various archwire-bracket-ligation combinations.

The torque moment generated by third-order bends is important for tooth movement. The purpose of this study was to measure the torque moment that can be delivered by various archwire and bracket combinations at the targeted tooth. Stainless steel (SS) upper brackets with 0.

Comparison of arch forms between Egyptian and North American white populations.

Introduction: The aim of this study was to evaluate the morphologic differences in the mandibular arches of Egyptian and North American white subjects.

Methods: The sample included 94 Egyptian subjects (35 Class I, 32 Class II, and 27 Class III) and 92 white subjects (37 Class I, 29 Class II, and 26 Class III). The subjects were grouped according to arch form types (tapered, ovoid, and square) to compare their frequency distribution between ethnic groups in each Angle classification.

Stress distribution in mandible and temporomandibular joint by mandibular distraction: a 3-dimensional finite-element analysis.

The effects of mandibular distraction on the mandible and its surrounding tissue remain to be clarified. Here, we used a 3-dimensional finite-element method to investigate the effects of unilateral horizontal lengthening of the mandibular body and vertical lengthening of the mandibular ramus on the mandible and temporomandibular joint (TMJ). With horizontal loading that assumed mandibular body lengthening, tensile and compressive stresses were great near the anterior region of the mandibular angle (the loading area).

Mesiodistal root angulation using panoramic and cone beam CT.

Objective: To determine if the panoramic projection can accurately determine mesiodistal root angulations.

Materials And Methods: A plaster study model of the dentition of each of five patients was prepared. A radiographic stent containing radiopaque markers was fabricated for each of the models.

Two- and three-dimensional orthodontic imaging using limited cone beam-computed tomography.

Considerable progress has been made in diagnostic, medical imaging devices such as computed tomography (CT). However, these devices are not used routinely in dentistry and orthodontics because of high cost, large space requirements and the high amount of radiation involved. A device using computed tomography technology has been developed for dental use called a limited cone beam dental compact-CT (3DX).

Peg-shaped and small lateral incisors not at higher risk for root resorption.

The purpose of this study was to examine the pattern of external root resorption for peg-shaped and small lateral incisors according to various conditions and to compare it with that of normal-shaped lateral incisors. The periapical radiographs of 114 patients with 60 peg-shaped and 54 small lateral incisors were measured before and after treatment. Crown shape was assessed by examining pretreatment study casts.