Cross-cultural validity of the Dutch sleep-related breathing disorder scale of the Pediatric Sleep Questionnaire in a general population.

Background: Pediatric sleep-disordered breathing is associated with multiple health problems. Polysomnography is the reference standard for identifying this disorder, but availability is limited. Therefore, an alternative screening tool is needed.

Autotransplantation With a 3-Dimensionally Printed Replica of the Donor Tooth Minimizes Extra-Alveolar Time and Intraoperative Fitting Attempts: A Multicenter Prospective Study of 100 Transplanted Teeth.

Purpose: Three-dimensional (3D) autotransplantation is a technique for surgical transposition of a tooth to another site within one patient, using 3D printed replicas of the donor tooth. In this study, we evaluated intraoperative experiences during 3D autotransplantation of teeth.

Materials And Methods: A multicenter prospective clinical study was implemented.

[Bimaxillary osteotomy for obstructive sleep apnoea].

Bimaxillary osteotomy for obstructive sleep apnoea Objective To gain insight into postoperative results of bimaxillary osteotomy in patients with obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA). Design Retrospective patient series. Method All patients with OSA who had undergone a bimaxillary osteotomy in the Amphia Hospital in Breda in the Netherlands in the past 4 years were eligible for inclusion.

Root Elongation After Autotransplantation in 58 Transplanted Premolars: The Radiographic Width of the Apex as a Predictor.

Purpose: Autotransplantation of premolars with incomplete root development is a reliable treatment option for tooth replacement. Nevertheless, little is known about root development after transplantation of teeth. The aim of this study was to evaluate preoperative root development stage and radiographic width of the apex as predictors for root elongation after autotransplantation.

Replacing Heavily Damaged Teeth by Third Molar Autotransplantation With the Use of Cone-Beam Computed Tomography and Rapid Prototyping.

This article describes the autotransplantation of third molars to replace heavily damaged premolars and molars. Specifically, this article reports on the use of preoperative cone-beam computed tomographic planning and 3-dimensional (3D) printed replicas of donor teeth to prepare artificial tooth sockets. In the present case, an 18-year-old patient underwent autotransplantation of 3 third molars to replace 1 premolar and 2 molars that were heavily damaged after trauma.

Impact of adenotonsillectomy on the dentofacial development of obstructed children: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Background: Dentofacial deformities frequently require orthodontic treatment. Understanding of preventable risk factors is essential for reducing treatment need. Upper airway obstruction (for example due to hypertrophic adenoids and/or tonsils) has been hypothesized to be a risk factor.

Accuracy of Computer-Assisted Template-Guided Autotransplantation of Teeth With Custom Three-Dimensional Designed/Printed Surgical Tooling: A Cadaveric Study.

Purpose: The aim of the present cadaveric study was to assess the accuracy of computer-assisted template-guided autotransplantation of teeth with custom 3-dimensional (3D) designed/printed surgical tooling.

Materials And Methods: Ten partially edentulous human mandibular cadavers were scanned using a cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) system and an intraoral scanning system. The 3D data of these cadavers were imported to specialized software and used to analyze the region of the recipient sites, and the donor teeth were selected.

Neuropathic Pain Due to Iatrogenic Lingual Nerve Lesion: Nerve Grafting to Reduce Otherwise Untreatable Pain.

Iatrogenic lingual nerve lesion is a well-known and unfortunate complication after mandibular third molar removal. Occasionally, the nerve injury can cause severe neuropathic pain.Here, the authors present the history of 2 patients with lingual nerve injury due to mandibular third molar removal, and with severe neuropathic pain in the craniomandibular region.

Custom Made Replacement of the Mandibular Condyle in a Case of Fibrous Dysplasia with Cystic Degeneration; A Case Report.

This paper describes a rare case of fibrous dysplasia with cystic degeneration in the mandibular condyle. Diagnostic and therapeutic considerations are discussed. A 40-year old woman presented with pain near the region of her right ear.

Removal of osteosynthesis material because of symptoms after Le Fort I osteotomy: A retrospective study of 158 patients.

The aim of this study was to analyse the incidence of removal of MESH plates because of symptoms after Le Fort I osteotomy (LF1). The medical files of patients treated with LF1 were retrospectively reviewed. The occurrence of MESH plate removal, indication for removal and time between insertion and removal were noted.

Influence of inferior border cut on lingual fracture pattern during bilateral sagittal split osteotomy with splitter and separators: A prospective observational study.

Bilateral sagittal split osteotomy (BSSO) is a widely used orthognathic surgery technique. This prospective observational study investigated the correspondence between the planned inferior border cut and the actually executed inferior border cut during BSSO. The influence of the inferior border cut on lingual fracture patterns was also analyzed.

Risk factors for common complications associated with bilateral sagittal split osteotomy: A literature review and meta-analysis.

The most common complications that are associated with bilateral sagittal split osteotomy are: bad splits, postoperative infection, removal of osteosynthesis material, and neurosensory disturbances of the lower lip. Particularly in elective orthognathic surgery, it is important that surgeons inform their patients about the risk of these complications and attempt to minimize these risks. The purpose of this literature review and meta-analysis is to provide an overview of these common complications and their risk factors.

Autotransplantation of Premolars With a 3-Dimensional Printed Titanium Replica of the Donor Tooth Functioning as a Surgical Guide: Proof of Concept.

Purpose: Autotransplantation of premolars is a good treatment option for young patients who have missing teeth. This study evaluated the use of a preoperatively 3-dimensional (3D)-printed replica of the donor tooth that functions as a surgical guide during autotransplantation.

Materials And Methods: Five consecutive procedures were prospectively observed.

Success and survival of autotransplanted premolars and molars during short-term clinical follow-up.

Aim: Autotransplantation is an elegant therapy for single tooth replacement that is too often overlooked in patients with missing teeth. Especially, autotransplantation of third molars to replace heavily damaged or missing molars is often not considered. This study investigated the success and survival of autotransplanted premolars and molars during clinical follow-up.

Morphological features of the mandible as predictors for neurosensory disturbances after bilateral sagittal split osteotomy.

This retrospective study aimed to identify anatomical predictors of neurosensory disturbance (NSD) after bilateral sagittal split ramus osteotomy (BSSO) by evaluating the morphology of the mandible on lateral cephalograms (LCs) and orthopantomograms (OPTs). The LCs and OPTs of 142 patients who underwent BSSO were reviewed. The influence of the mandibular angle was assessed on LCs, while the following morphological landmarks and subsequent measurements were analysed on OPTs: vertical and horizontal positions of the lingula, ramus width, mandibular body height, mandibular canal position and mandibular angle length.

Angled Osteotomy Design Aimed to Influence the Lingual Fracture Line in Bilateral Sagittal Split Osteotomy: A Human Cadaveric Study.

Purpose: The traditional osteotomy design in the bilateral sagittal split osteotomy includes a horizontal lingual bone cut, a connecting sagittal bone cut, and a vertical buccal bone cut perpendicular to the inferior mandibular cortex. The buccal bone cut extends as an inferior border cut into the lingual cortex. This study investigated a modified osteotomy design including an angled oblique buccal bone cut that extended as a posteriorly aimed inferior border cut near the masseteric tuberosity.

Investigation of the influence of mallet and chisel techniques on the lingual fracture line and comparison with the use of splitter and separators during sagittal split osteotomy in cadaveric pig mandibles.

In bilateral sagittal split osteotomy the proximal and distal segments of the mandible are traditionally separated using chisels. Modern modifications include prying and spreading the segments with splitters. This study investigates the lingual fracture patterns and status of the nerve after sagittal split osteotomy (SSO) using the traditional chisel technique and compares these results with earlier studies using the splitter technique.

Removal of bicortical screws and other osteosynthesis material that caused symptoms after bilateral sagittal split osteotomy: a retrospective study of 251 patients, and review of published papers.

Rigid fixation with either bicortical screws or miniplates is the current standard way to stabilise the mandibular segments after bilateral sagittal split osteotomy (BSSO). Both techniques are widely used and the superiority of one or other method is still debatable. One complication of rigid fixation is the need to remove the osteosynthesis material because of associated complaints.

Presence of mandibular third molars during bilateral sagittal split osteotomy increases the possibility of bad split but not the risk of other post-operative complications.

Timing of third molar removal in relation to bilateral sagittal split osteotomy (BSSO) is controversial, especially with regard to post-operative complications. We investigated the influence of mandibular third molar presence on complications after BSSO with sagittal splitters and separators, by a retrospective record review of 251 patients (502 surgical sites). Mandibular third molars were present during surgery at 169 sites and removed at least 6 months preoperatively in 333 sites.

Bad split during bilateral sagittal split osteotomy of the mandible with separators: a retrospective study of 427 patients.

An unfavourable fracture, known as a bad split, is a common operative complication in bilateral sagittal split osteotomy (BSSO). The reported incidence ranges from 0.5 to 5.