Publications by authors named "O Tanaka"
Objective: We evaluated whether the use of botulinum neurotoxin type A (BTX-A) in masticatory muscles influences tooth movement and bone remodeling.
Design: Seventy-seven male Wistar rats were allocated to the groups: S - Saline (n=20); SM - Saline with movement (n=20); BT - Botulinum toxin (n=18); BTM - Botulinum toxin with movement (n=19). On day 1, 0.
Article Synopsis
- The emergence of impacted maxillary canines (IMC) is complex due to their long pathway, making treatment planning challenging for orthodontists.
- This article aims to explore these challenges through clinical case studies that highlight the intricacies of managing IMC.
- Successfully managing IMC requires accurate diagnosis, effective use of imaging techniques like CBCT, strategic choices in exposure methods, and a deep understanding of orthodontic biomechanics while also considering potential complications such as ankylosis and root resorption.
Effect of treatment of transverse maxillary deficiency using rapid palatal expansion on oral health-related quality of life in children: complementary results for a controlled clinical trial.
Clin Oral Investig
September 2024
Objective: To evaluate the effect of rapid palatal expansion (RPE) using Haas-type expanders on children's oral health-related quality of life (OHRQOL) and compare said effect with that previously reported for the use of Hyrax-type expanders.
Materials And Methods: Forty participants aged 8-10 years with transverse maxillary deficiency were treated using Haas appliances. OHRQOL was measured using the CPQ before RPE, during RPE (T), at the end of RPE (T), and 1 month after appliance removal (T).