Personalized Orthodontics: From the Sagittal Position of Lower Incisors to the Facial Profile Esthetics.

Background: One of the goals of orthodontic treatment is to obtain maximum facial harmony. The sagittal position of the lower incisors plays a significant role in the planning of orthodontic treatment. The aim of the study was to evaluate the relationship between the sagittal position of lower incisors and facial profile esthetics with reference to the skeletal vertical dimension.

Mechanisms of Action and Efficacy of Hyaluronic Acid, Corticosteroids and Platelet-Rich Plasma in the Treatment of Temporomandibular Joint Osteoarthritis-A Systematic Review.

Temporomandibular joint osteoarthritis (TMJ OA) is a low-inflammatory disorder with multifactorial etiology. The aim of this review was to present the current state of knowledge regarding the mechanisms of action and the efficacy of hyaluronic acid (HA), corticosteroids (CS) and platelet-rich plasma (PRP) in the treatment of TMJ OA.: The PubMed database was analyzed with the keywords: "(temporomandibular joint) AND ((osteoarthritis) OR (dysfunction) OR (disorders) OR (pain)) AND ((treatment) OR (arthrocentesis) OR (arthroscopy) OR (injection)) AND ((hyaluronic acid) OR (corticosteroid) OR (platelet rich plasma))".

Is the Temporomandibular Joints' Reciprocal Clicking Related to the Morphology and Position of the Mandible, as Well as to the Sagittal Position of Lower Incisors?-A Case-Control Study.

The number of patients diagnosed with temporomandibular joint (TMJ) internal derangements, who are seeking orthodontic treatment, is increasing. The aim of the study was to assess the relationship between the presence of TMJ reciprocal clicking and the morphology and position of the mandible, and position of lower incisors, examined on the lateral cephalograms. Fifty patients diagnosed with reciprocal clicking in at least one of the TMJs and 55 patients with no symptoms of TMJ dysfunction were included in the study.

Orally Administered NSAIDs-General Characteristics and Usage in the Treatment of Temporomandibular Joint Osteoarthritis-A Narrative Review.

: Temporomandibular joint osteoarthritis (TMJ OA) is a degenerative joint disease. The aim of this review was to present the general characteristics of orally administered nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) and to present the efficacy of NSAIDs in the treatment of TMJ OA. : PubMed database was analyzed with the keywords: "(temporomandibular joint) AND ((disorders) OR (osteoarthritis) AND (treatment)) AND (nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug)".

Cancer survivors present significantly lower long-term stability of orthodontic treatment: a prospective case-control study.

Background/objectives: The aim of the study was to compare the stability of orthodontic treatment in cancer survivors who had been treated with cytotoxic drugs with a generally healthy control group.

Materials/methods: The study included 52 cancer survivors treated orthodontically and 52 healthy control subjects matched for age, gender, and malocclusion. The weighted Peer Assessment Rating (w-PAR) index, the Index of Complexity, Outcome and Need (ICON) were assessed before treatment, after the treatment, and at the 3-year follow-up.

Comparison of Oral Health Impact Profile (OHIP-14) Values in Cancer Survivor Patients Treated Orthodontically with Either Rapid or Standard Duration Protocols of Treatment-A Prospective Case-Control Study.

Background: The aim of the study was to compare the oral-health-related quality of life (OHRQoL) between cancer survivors: with rapid orthodontic treatment (TX) (up to 12 months) and standard TX (orthodontic treatment time longer than 16 months).

Methods: There were 76 cancer survivors (48 women and 28 men) allocated into groups with rapid (36 people) or standard (40 people) duration of TX. OHRQoL was assessed on the basis of Oral Health Impact Profile (OHIP-14) values, measured before TX, 2 weeks and 3 months after the onset of TX, and after the end of TX.

Quality of Life in Orthodontic Cancer Survivor Patients-A Prospective Case-Control Study.

: The aim of the study was to compare the quality of life (QoL) of cancer survivors with a control group of healthy subjects before, during, and after the orthodontic treatment. : Consecutive cancer survivors (40 people) who were looking for orthodontic treatment between 2008 and 2015 were enrolled into the study. Healthy orthodontic patients matched for age (±4 years), sex, and malocclusion served as controls.

Usefulness of eight screening tools for predicting frailty and postoperative short- and long-term outcomes among older patients with cancer who qualify for abdominal surgery.

Introduction: The aim of this study was to compare the ability of eight frailty screening scores to predict short- (30-day major morbidity and mortality), long-term outcomes (12-month mortality) and to compare their accuracy for predicting frailty among older patients with cancer undergoing elective abdominal surgery with curative intent.

Materials And Methods: Consecutive patients aged ≥70 years were enrolled prospectively. The diagnostic performance of eight screening tests were evaluated: The Vulnerable Elderly Survey (VES-13), Triage Risk Screening Tool (TRST), Geriatric 8 (G8), Groningen Frailty Index (GFI), abbreviated Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment (aCGA), Rockwood, Balducci and Fried score.

Temporomandibular Joints' Morphology and Osteoarthritic Changes in Cone-Beam Computed Tomography Images in Patients with and without Reciprocal Clicking-A Case Control Study.

Patients referred for orthodontic treatment often present symptoms of temporomandibular joints' disorders (TMD), predominantly clicking. The objective was to analyze the morphology of the temporomandibular joints in cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) images based on the presence of reciprocal clicking before orthodontic treatment. 105 participants took part in the study.

Interdisciplinary Approach to the Temporomandibular Joint Osteoarthritis-Review of the Literature.

There are an increasing number of patients applying for dental treatment who suffer from temporomandibular joint osteoarthritis (TMJOA). Osteoarthritis may be the cause of the pain in the area of temporomandibular joints, but its course may also be absolutely asymptomatic. The aim of this study was to present an interdisciplinary approach to TMJOA, including current diagnostics and treatment modalities on the basis of the available literature.

Morphology of the Temporomandibular Joints Regarding the Presence of Osteoarthritic Changes.

(1) Osteoarthritis, the most common disease of the temporomandibular joints (TMJs), is diagnosed by clinical and radiographic examination. Cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) is a method of choice for the imaging of osteoarthritic changes. The objective was to compare the morphology of the TMJs in CBCT images regarding the number of the osteoarthritic changes diagnosed in the area of the condyle.

The Surgical Apgar Score predicts outcomes of emergency abdominal surgeries both in fit and frail older patients.

Unlabelled: The Surgical Apgar Score (SAS) is a simple and rapid scoring system predicting postoperative mortality and morbidity. However, it remains unknown whether it might be useful in fit and frail older patients undergoing abdominal emergency surgery.

Methods: Consecutive patients ≥65 years, needing emergency abdominal surgery were enrolled in this prospective study.

Analysis of Dental Maturation in Relation to Sagittal Jaw Relationships.

Background: The degree of mineralization of permanent tooth germs in dental age assessment has been an area of interest among many authors for years. However, only recently have researchers attempted to determine the potential interdependencies between dental age and jaw relationships. The aim of this work was to compare dental maturation in patients with skeletal Class II to patients with skeletal Classes I and III.

Radiological Indicators of Bone Age Assessment in Cephalometric Images. Review.

The ability to assess bone age accurately is important and allows to diagnose the patient correctly and to plan orthodontic treatment appropriately. The aim of the work is to present views of different authors on the subject of using cephalometric images to determine bone age and its significance for conducting appropriate orthodontic treatment. Publications from the PubMed medical database were analyzed.

The role of permanent first molar relationship in assessing class ii malocclusions based on the analysis of diagnostic models from the palatal side.

Aim: The aim of the work is to determine the significance of posterior relationship between the first upper and lower molars from the palatal side in diagnosing Class II malocclusions.

Material And Methods: One hundred and fifty diagnostic models and lateral cephalograms of patients from the Zbigniew Żak District Memorial Outpatient Clinic in Cracow were assessed.

Results: Out of 150 patients, skeletal Class II was diagnosed in 108 patients based on measuring the ANB angle (>4°), and in 115 patients based on the Wits appraisal (≥2 mm).

[Coronary artery disease as cause of non-odontogenic toothache. A review of literature].

Aims: The aim of the work is to present, based on the latest available literature, the clinical picture of non-odontogenic toothache as a symptom of coronary artery disease.

Material And Methods: Analysis of full text scientific studies, including research and casuistic works, which present the characteristics of the most frequently reported pain symptoms of the viscerocranium area, including toothache, in patients in the course of coronary artery disease.

Results: The pain of the viscerocranium region turned out to be the most frequent symptom of ischaemic heart disease when chest pain is absent.

Orthodontic treatment in oncological patients.

The progress in oncological treatment has led to the current increase of childhood cancer survival rate to 80%. That is why orthodontists more and more frequently consult patients who had completed a successful anti-cancer therapy in childhood. Oncological treatments such as chemotherapy, radiotherapy or supportive immunosuppressive therapy cause numerous side effects in growing patients, connected i.

Cumulative deficit model of geriatric assessment to predict the postoperative outcomes of older patients with solid abdominal cancer.

Objective: The geriatric assessment (GA) has proven to be of great value for clinicians treating older patients. However, a clear consensus on the optimal set of GA instruments is lacking, particularly for surgical patients. Therefore, the aim of this prospective study was to compare the prevalence of frailty, depending on the number of incorporated GA domains, and to evaluate its accuracy in predicting postoperative outcome.

Prosthetic rehabilitation of patients with unilateral complete cleft of the primary and secondary palate.

The goal of this paper was to present the orthodontic treatment of a patient with unilateral lip, alveolar and hard palate cleft (UCLP) and the agenesis of permanent teeth and prosthetic rehabilitation of two cases differing from each other in the extent of tissue deficiency. Both patients underwent a long, multi-specialist surgico-orthodontic treatment including derotation of the maxilla's smaller segment and restoration of space for the missing teeth. In the first case presented, cross-bite on the front teeth and the canine was eliminated during a late phase of orthodontic treatment in order to prepare for final prosthetic rehabilitation.

Bone age assessment using cephalometric photographs.

Background: The assessment of bone age comprises the basic element of orthodontic diagnostics as it enables the recognition of deviations from normal growth, determines the choice of treatment, helps determine the appropriate moment to begin treatment, establish prognosis and plan a retention strategy. In order to make an assessment of skeletal maturity possible in a single examination, radiological methods were adopted. The following characteristics are evaluated on a radiograph: the appearance, size and shape of ossification centers, the width and the shape of growth cartilage and the degree of fusion between diaphyses and epiphyses.