The Correlation between the Right Little Finger, Eye - Ear Distance and Vertical Dimension of Occlusion among Students of Faculty of Medical Sciences in University of Sulaymani
IOSR Journal of Dental and Medical Sciences is one of the speciality Journal in Dental Science and Medical Science published by International Organization of Scientific Research (IOSR). The Journal publishes papers of the highest scientific merit and widest possible scope work in all areas related to medical and dental science. The Journal welcome review articles, leading medical and clinical research articles, technical notes, case reports and others.
Long term clinical and bacterial effetcx of xylitol on paitnets with fixed or...EdwardHAngle
Background: The objective of this study was to evaluate long-term clinical and bacterial effects of using 6 g of
xylitol per day for 3 months on patients with full fixed orthodontic appliances.
Methods: The study was a pilot clinical trial that included 41 subjects who were undergoing orthodontic
treatment. The subjects were randomly divided into three groups. Group A received xylitol chewing gum, group B
received xylitol dissolvable chewable tablets, and Group C served as the control group and did not receive xylitol
gums or tablets. Clinical examination and the collection of plaque and saliva samples were carried out at baseline
and 3, 6, and 12 months. All three groups were given oral hygiene instruction and were put on a 6-month cleaning
and topical fluoride schedule. Plaque scores and bacterial counts were used to evaluate the effectiveness of the
different approaches at reducing the caries risk.
Results: Xylitol groups did not experience any more reduction in plaque score, plaque MS counts, or salivary MS
counts than the control group nor did they have lower values at any of the time points. Chewing gum did not
significantly increase the incidence of debonded brackets over the other groups.
Conclusions: Xylitol does not have a clinical or bacterial benefit in patients with fixed orthodontic appliances. Oral
hygiene instructions and 6-month topical fluoride application were effective at reducing plaque scores and bacterial
counts in patients with full fixed appliances regardless of whether or not xylitol was used.
Effects of bonded rapid palatal expansion on the transverse dimensions of the...EdwardHAngle
The purpose of this study was to examine the maxillary response on the transverse dimensions to rapid palatal expansion (RPE) by using cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT).
Subjective classification and objective analysis of the mandibular dental arc...EdwardHAngle
Our objective was to evaluate the relationship between subjective classification of dental-arch shape, objective analyses via arch-width measurements, and the fitting with the fourth-order polynomial equation.
Three dimensional changes of the naso-maxillary complex following rapid maxil...EdwardHAngle
Rapid maxillary expansion (RME) was performed on 30 patients to correct transverse deficiencies. Computed tomography scans were taken before and after RME to assess volumetric changes in the naso-maxillary complex (NMC). Following RME, the total volume of the NMC increased 12% on average. The maxillary volume increased 10.6% and the nasal volume increased 17%. The maxillary contribution to the total volume increase was 69.75% while the nasal contribution was 30.25%. All linear, angular, and volumetric measurements of the maxilla and dentition showed statistically significant increases following RME, indicating expansion at both the skeletal and dental levels.
New insights on age related association between nasopharyngeal airway clearan...EdwardHAngle
This document summarizes a study that evaluated the relationship between adenoid hypertrophy (enlarged adenoids) and facial morphology in children. The study examined 200 children referred for suspected adenoid obstruction, dividing them into two age groups and four subgroups based on facial divergence. Measurements were made from lateral cephalograms to assess airway clearance and facial morphology. Results found smaller airway measurements and more divergent facial patterns in children aged 6 and under and those with severe facial divergence. The findings suggest earlier airway clearance may be needed in severely affected young children to prevent irreversible facial changes.
This document provides an overview of the various branches of dentistry, including oral pathology, oral medicine and radiology, oral and maxillofacial surgery, pedodontics, periodontics, orthodontics, conservative and endodontics, prosthodontics, community dentistry, forensic odontology, and cosmetic dentistry. It describes the focus and procedures involved in each specialty area. The document was written by Dr. Manjula, a dental surgeon, as an informational overview of the field of dentistry.
Increased occurrence of dental anomalies associated with infraocclusion of de...EdwardHAngle
This study examined the relationship between infraocclusion of deciduous molars and other dental anomalies. The study analyzed 99 patients with infraocclusion from Boston and Jerusalem. It found statistically significant associations between infraocclusion and increased prevalence of tooth agenesis, microdontia of maxillary lateral incisors, palatally displaced canines, and distal angulation of mandibular second premolars. Specifically, these dental anomalies were two to seven times more common in the infraocclusion samples compared to reported prevalence in general population reference samples. The results support the hypothesis that shared genetic factors may underlie the connection between infraocclusion and other dental anomalies.
Effects of rapid palatal expansion on the sagittal and vertical dimensions of...EdwardHAngle
The purpose of this study was to use cone-beam computed tomography imaging to examine the skeletal and dental changes in the sagittal and vertical dimensions after rapid palatal expansion.
Long term clinical and bacterial effetcx of xylitol on paitnets with fixed or...EdwardHAngle
Background: The objective of this study was to evaluate long-term clinical and bacterial effects of using 6 g of
xylitol per day for 3 months on patients with full fixed orthodontic appliances.
Methods: The study was a pilot clinical trial that included 41 subjects who were undergoing orthodontic
treatment. The subjects were randomly divided into three groups. Group A received xylitol chewing gum, group B
received xylitol dissolvable chewable tablets, and Group C served as the control group and did not receive xylitol
gums or tablets. Clinical examination and the collection of plaque and saliva samples were carried out at baseline
and 3, 6, and 12 months. All three groups were given oral hygiene instruction and were put on a 6-month cleaning
and topical fluoride schedule. Plaque scores and bacterial counts were used to evaluate the effectiveness of the
different approaches at reducing the caries risk.
Results: Xylitol groups did not experience any more reduction in plaque score, plaque MS counts, or salivary MS
counts than the control group nor did they have lower values at any of the time points. Chewing gum did not
significantly increase the incidence of debonded brackets over the other groups.
Conclusions: Xylitol does not have a clinical or bacterial benefit in patients with fixed orthodontic appliances. Oral
hygiene instructions and 6-month topical fluoride application were effective at reducing plaque scores and bacterial
counts in patients with full fixed appliances regardless of whether or not xylitol was used.
Effects of bonded rapid palatal expansion on the transverse dimensions of the...EdwardHAngle
The purpose of this study was to examine the maxillary response on the transverse dimensions to rapid palatal expansion (RPE) by using cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT).
Subjective classification and objective analysis of the mandibular dental arc...EdwardHAngle
Our objective was to evaluate the relationship between subjective classification of dental-arch shape, objective analyses via arch-width measurements, and the fitting with the fourth-order polynomial equation.
Three dimensional changes of the naso-maxillary complex following rapid maxil...EdwardHAngle
Rapid maxillary expansion (RME) was performed on 30 patients to correct transverse deficiencies. Computed tomography scans were taken before and after RME to assess volumetric changes in the naso-maxillary complex (NMC). Following RME, the total volume of the NMC increased 12% on average. The maxillary volume increased 10.6% and the nasal volume increased 17%. The maxillary contribution to the total volume increase was 69.75% while the nasal contribution was 30.25%. All linear, angular, and volumetric measurements of the maxilla and dentition showed statistically significant increases following RME, indicating expansion at both the skeletal and dental levels.
New insights on age related association between nasopharyngeal airway clearan...EdwardHAngle
This document summarizes a study that evaluated the relationship between adenoid hypertrophy (enlarged adenoids) and facial morphology in children. The study examined 200 children referred for suspected adenoid obstruction, dividing them into two age groups and four subgroups based on facial divergence. Measurements were made from lateral cephalograms to assess airway clearance and facial morphology. Results found smaller airway measurements and more divergent facial patterns in children aged 6 and under and those with severe facial divergence. The findings suggest earlier airway clearance may be needed in severely affected young children to prevent irreversible facial changes.
This document provides an overview of the various branches of dentistry, including oral pathology, oral medicine and radiology, oral and maxillofacial surgery, pedodontics, periodontics, orthodontics, conservative and endodontics, prosthodontics, community dentistry, forensic odontology, and cosmetic dentistry. It describes the focus and procedures involved in each specialty area. The document was written by Dr. Manjula, a dental surgeon, as an informational overview of the field of dentistry.
Increased occurrence of dental anomalies associated with infraocclusion of de...EdwardHAngle
This study examined the relationship between infraocclusion of deciduous molars and other dental anomalies. The study analyzed 99 patients with infraocclusion from Boston and Jerusalem. It found statistically significant associations between infraocclusion and increased prevalence of tooth agenesis, microdontia of maxillary lateral incisors, palatally displaced canines, and distal angulation of mandibular second premolars. Specifically, these dental anomalies were two to seven times more common in the infraocclusion samples compared to reported prevalence in general population reference samples. The results support the hypothesis that shared genetic factors may underlie the connection between infraocclusion and other dental anomalies.
Effects of rapid palatal expansion on the sagittal and vertical dimensions of...EdwardHAngle
The purpose of this study was to use cone-beam computed tomography imaging to examine the skeletal and dental changes in the sagittal and vertical dimensions after rapid palatal expansion.
Craniofacial growth in untreated skeletal class i subjects with low, average,...EdwardHAngle
The dental measurements showed few changes with growth in all groups. In terms of skeletal measurements from ages 9 to 18, similar growth changes were found between the sexes in most angular measurements, but males had larger values in linear measurements than females.
Malposition of unerupted mandibular second premolar in children with cleft li...EdwardHAngle
Objective: To determine whether distoangular malposition of the unerupted mandibular second
premolar (MnP2) is more frequent in children with unilateral clefts of the lip and palate.
Materials and Methods: This retrospective study examined panoramic radiographs from 45 patients
with unilateral clefts of the lip and/or palate who had no previous orthodontics. A control
sample consisted of age- and sex-matched patients. The distal angle formed between the long
axis of MnP2 and the tangent to the inferior border was measured. The mean, standard deviation,
and range were calculated for the angles measured in the cleft and the control groups. The
significance of the differences between the means was evaluated by the paired t-test. The angles
of the cleft and noncleft sides were also measured and compared.
Results: The mean inclination of the MnP2 on the cleft side was 73.6°, compared with 84.6° in
the control group. This difference was highly significant statistically (P < .0001). The difference
in angles from the cleft and noncleft sides was 0.7°, not statistically significant. A significant association
was found between clefting and distoangular malposition of the developing MnP2, suggesting
a shared genetic etiology. This association is independent of the clefting side, ruling out
possible local mechanical effects.
Conclusion: Clinicians should be aware of the potential for anomalous development of MnP2 in
children with clefts.
A new method to mesure mesiodistal angulation and faciolingual with cbctNielsen Pereira
This document describes a new method for measuring the mesiodistal angulation and faciolingual inclination of whole teeth using cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) images. The method involves digitizing reference points on a typodont's teeth and archwires to define coordinate systems for measuring tooth angles. Measurements using this new CBCT-based method were compared to measurements from a coordinate measuring machine, showing the new method can accurately measure tooth angles. The ability to measure whole tooth angles in 3D from CBCT images could improve orthodontic diagnosis and treatment planning.
This study analyzed the position and angulation of 300 maxillary central incisors using cone beam imaging to provide data to help clinicians achieve good esthetic results for immediate dental implants. The thickness of buccal and palatal bone and apical bone height were measured. Incisors were classified according to their position (buccal, midline, palatal) and angulation (toward buccal, anterior to A point, parallel to alveolus). Most incisors were positioned buccally. Recommendations for implant placement based on tooth classification aim to maintain adequate buccal bone thickness and prevent complications.
This case report describes a 3-year-old child who suffered craniofacial trauma due to a wall collapse. The child presented with critical injuries including a laceration to the face, fractures to the mandible, occipital bone, and temporal bone. Computed tomography scans revealed displaced fractures of the mandible as well as fractures to the base of the skull. Due to the severity and need for ventilation, the child was referred to a higher level trauma center for multidisciplinary management and treatment of the craniofacial injuries.
Transverse growth of the maxilla and mandible in untreated girls with low, av...EdwardHAngle
The purpose of this study was to investigate maxillary and mandibular transverse growth in
untreated female subjects with low, average, and high mandibular plane angles longitudinally from ages 6 to 18.
Role of polycystin 1 in bone remodeling- orthodontic tooth movement study in ...EdwardHAngle
Objective: To test the hypothesis that polycystin-1 (PC1) is involved in orthodontic tooth movement as a mechanical sensor.
Materials and Methods: The response to force application was compared between three mutant and four wild-type 7-week-old mice. The mutant mice were PC1/Wnt1-cre, lacking PC1 in the craniofacial region. An orthodontic closed coil spring was bonded between the incisor and the left first molar, applying 20 g of force for 4 days. Micro–computed tomography, hematoxylin and eosin staining, and tartrate-resistent acid phosphatase (TRAP) staining were used to study the differences in tooth movement among the groups.
Results: In the wild-type mice the bonded molar moved mesially, and the periodontal ligament (PDL) was compressed in the compression side. The compression side showed a hyalinized zone, and osteoclasts were identified there using TRAP staining. In the mutant mice, the molar did not move, the incisor tipped palatally, and there was slight widening of the PDL in the tension area. Osteoclasts were not seen on the bone surface or on the compression side. Osteoclasts were only observed on the other side of the bone—in the bone marrow.
Conclusions: These results suggest a difference in tooth movement and osteoclast activity between PC1 mutant mice and wild-type mice in response to orthodontic force. The impaired tooth movement and the lack of osteoclasts on the bone surface in the mutant working side may be related to lack of signal from the PDL due to PC1 deficiency.
This document discusses a case study of using unilateral sagittal split ramus osteotomy (SSRO) with an interpositional iliac bone graft to correct facial asymmetry in a 27-year old female patient. The patient presented with flatness on the right side of her face and mandible. Clinical and radiographic examinations revealed a decrease in the mediolateral distance of the right mandibular ramus compared to the left. Unilateral SSRO was performed on the right side, and a cancellous iliac bone graft was interpositioned between the proximal and distal segments to restore symmetry. Rigid fixation with a bent plate was used to stabilize the graft and maintain thickness. At follow-up, the procedure had
The document discusses creating a distal limited defect from an impacted third molar to allow for easier restoration. It presents a clinical case of a 28-year old male patient with pain, poor aesthetics and chewing issues due to missing teeth. Treatment included non-surgical periodontal treatment, extraction of teeth 36 and 37, surgical exposure of the impacted tooth 38 to create a limited defect, endodontic treatment and bridgework from teeth 34 to 38 utilizing tooth 38 as an abutment. References are provided discussing utilizing impacted third molars as abutments for bridgework to restore distal unlimited defects.
Digital workflow in full mouth rehabilitation using CBCTApurva Thampi
This is a journal club presentation on the digital workflow of a full mouth rehabilitation using implants and as CBCT as a guide.
The presentation and all the materials collected is available on request. Mail me at apurvathampi@gmail.com
Clinical study of impacted maxillary canine in the Arab population in IsraelAbu-Hussein Muhamad
The objective of the present study was to determine the prevalence of impacted maxillary canine in patients in Arabs
Community in Israel (ARAB48,Israel) visiting our Center For Dentistry,Research & Aesthetics,Jatt,Almothalath,Israel,
4250 patients . This study comprises data from patients who attended the O.P.D.2200 patients between Jun. 2006 to Dec
2013. Patients were examined in order to detect the impacted maxillary canines by intraoral examination, palpation, dental
records and followed by radiographs. It was found that the prevalence of canine impaction was 0,8 % (N=4250), 1,6
(N=2200), 43,9 (N-82) in males and 1,1% (N=4250), 2,1 (N=2200), 56,1 (N-82) in females suggesting that prevalence of
impacted maxillary canines is more in females than males and it is statistically significant. The overall prevalence for
maxillary impacted canines was found to be 3,7 % (N=2200) which suggested that it is much higher than previous studies.
The results of this study were slightly different than other studies, while the dissimilarities may be attributed to the sample
selection, method of the study and area of patient selection, which suggest racial and genetic differences.
Relationship between dental arch width and vertical facial morphology in unt...EdwardHAngle
The objectives of this study were to investigate if a relationship exists between dental arch width and the vertical facial pattern determined by the steepness of the mandibular plane, and to examine the differences in dental arch widths between male and female untreated adults. Lateral cephalograms and dental casts were obtained from 185 untreated Caucasians and measurements of arch width and mandibular plane angle were taken. The results showed that male arch widths were significantly larger than females and that as the mandibular plane angle increased, arch width decreased for both males and females. It was concluded that dental arch width is associated with gender and facial vertical morphology.
This study compared the effectiveness of Hawley retainers and two protocols for vacuum-formed retainers (VFRs) in maintaining orthodontic treatment results. 90 patients were randomly assigned to receive either a Hawley retainer, VFRs worn for 4 months full-time then nightly, or VFRs worn for 1 week full-time then nightly. Models at debond and 4 and 8 months post-treatment showed the Hawley group had significantly greater loss of upper arch length and increased crowding compared to the VFR groups, though lower arch measurements were similar. Both VFR protocols were more effective than Hawleys in maintaining the upper arch, and 4 months full-time wear provided better lower incis
Diagnosis, treatment planning and radiographic evaluation/ cosmetic dentistry...Indian dental academy
Indian Dental Academy: will be one of the most relevant and exciting
training center with best faculty and flexible training programs
for dental professionals who wish to advance in their dental
practice,Offers certified courses in Dental
implants,Orthodontics,Endodontics,Cosmetic Dentistry, Prosthetic
Dentistry, Periodontics and General Dentistry.
Malposition of unerupted mandibular second premolar in children with palatall...EdwardHAngle
Objective: To test the hypotheses that (1) the distal angulation of unerupted mandibular premolar
(MnP2) is significantly greater in children with palatally displaced canines (PDC) than in those in
a control sample; and (2) delayed tooth formation is significantly more frequent in children with
both malposed MnP2 and PDC than in children with PDC only.
Materials and Methods: We examined retrospectively panoramic radiographs from 43 patients
with PDC who had no previous orthodontics. A control sample consisted of age- and sex-matched
patients. The distal angle formed between the long axis of MnP2 and the tangent to the inferior
border was measured. Dental age was evaluated using the Koch classification.
Results: A significant difference was observed between the mean inclination of the right side
MnP2 in the PDC group (75.4 degrees) and that of the control group (85.8 degrees). This difference
was highly statistically significant (P < .0001). The same evaluation was carried out for the
left side, with similar results. The average dental age was found to be delayed in patients who
showed both abnormalities (malposed MnP2 and PDC) compared with patients who showed the
PDC anomaly only.
Conclusion: Both hypotheses are retained. Statistically, PDC and MnP2 malposition are significantly
associated suggesting a common genetic etiology, despite taking place on opposite jaws.
While the presence of PDC or MnP2 anomaly has been associated with a delay in tooth formation,
we find the presence of both anomalies to show a more profound delay. Our findings suggest a
delay in tooth formation as a possible common genetic mechanism for these 2 malposition anomalies.
1. There are several methods for predicting surgical outcomes of orthognathic surgery, including manual tracings, computer software programs, and video imaging.
2. Studies have found that current prediction methods tend to be inaccurate, especially in predicting soft tissue changes like lip and chin positions. Predictions often differ from actual outcomes by 2mm or more.
3. While prediction images can help communicate treatment plans to patients, they may also unintentionally create unrealistic expectations that are not always achieved. More accurate prediction methods are still needed.
Research in Liveness Detection - Martin DrahanskýSecurity Session
This document discusses research into liveness detection techniques for biometrics. It summarizes several technologies used in fingerprint sensors, such as optical, capacitive, ultrasound and others. It then outlines various liveness detection methods including analyzing perspiration, spectroscopic characteristics, temperature and pressure stimulus, pulsation of pixels, electrical properties, and analyzing pulse and heart activity. The document presents experiments differentiating real fingers from fakes. It also discusses challenges such as skin diseases and environmental factors that affect liveness detection. Overall, the document reviews the state of the art in liveness detection research for biometrics like fingerprints, finger veins, iris, retina and 3D face recognition.
Correlation Based Fingerprint Liveness DetectionAshish Pawar
This document proposes a correlation based fingerprint liveness detection method using partial least squares and support vector machines. It discusses existing liveness detection techniques like local binary pattern and pore detection, as well as the need for liveness detection in fingerprint authentication systems. The proposed method works by extracting features from fingerprints, performing correlation analysis using partial least squares, calculating live and spoof probabilities using support vector machines, and classifying the fingerprints using generative classifiers. It is shown to achieve better cross-sensor performance and lower error rates than existing liveness detection methods.
Fingerprint technology uses a person's fingerprints to identify them through fingerprint scanning. It has applications in security systems, forensic science, and crime scene investigations. The document discusses the advantages of fingerprint technology, such as acceptance, ease of use, and uniqueness. It also discusses disadvantages like security issues, privacy concerns, and performance deterioration over time. A survey was conducted to evaluate public acceptance of fingerprint technology. The results showed that most people trust and frequently use fingerprint technology in their daily lives.
Detection and rectification of distorted fingerprintJayakrishnan U
This document discusses challenges in fingerprint recognition related to low quality fingerprints and distortions. It summarizes approaches to detect distorted fingerprints and rectify them for fingerprint matching. The key approaches discussed are:
1. Detecting distortions by analyzing registered ridge orientation and period maps of fingerprints as feature vectors.
2. Rectifying distortions by searching a reference database of distorted fingerprints to find the nearest neighbor and corresponding distortion field to inverse transform the input fingerprint.
3. Evaluating these approaches on benchmark datasets shows improved detection of distorted fingerprints and higher matching accuracy after rectification compared to previous methods.
Craniofacial growth in untreated skeletal class i subjects with low, average,...EdwardHAngle
The dental measurements showed few changes with growth in all groups. In terms of skeletal measurements from ages 9 to 18, similar growth changes were found between the sexes in most angular measurements, but males had larger values in linear measurements than females.
Malposition of unerupted mandibular second premolar in children with cleft li...EdwardHAngle
Objective: To determine whether distoangular malposition of the unerupted mandibular second
premolar (MnP2) is more frequent in children with unilateral clefts of the lip and palate.
Materials and Methods: This retrospective study examined panoramic radiographs from 45 patients
with unilateral clefts of the lip and/or palate who had no previous orthodontics. A control
sample consisted of age- and sex-matched patients. The distal angle formed between the long
axis of MnP2 and the tangent to the inferior border was measured. The mean, standard deviation,
and range were calculated for the angles measured in the cleft and the control groups. The
significance of the differences between the means was evaluated by the paired t-test. The angles
of the cleft and noncleft sides were also measured and compared.
Results: The mean inclination of the MnP2 on the cleft side was 73.6°, compared with 84.6° in
the control group. This difference was highly significant statistically (P < .0001). The difference
in angles from the cleft and noncleft sides was 0.7°, not statistically significant. A significant association
was found between clefting and distoangular malposition of the developing MnP2, suggesting
a shared genetic etiology. This association is independent of the clefting side, ruling out
possible local mechanical effects.
Conclusion: Clinicians should be aware of the potential for anomalous development of MnP2 in
children with clefts.
A new method to mesure mesiodistal angulation and faciolingual with cbctNielsen Pereira
This document describes a new method for measuring the mesiodistal angulation and faciolingual inclination of whole teeth using cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) images. The method involves digitizing reference points on a typodont's teeth and archwires to define coordinate systems for measuring tooth angles. Measurements using this new CBCT-based method were compared to measurements from a coordinate measuring machine, showing the new method can accurately measure tooth angles. The ability to measure whole tooth angles in 3D from CBCT images could improve orthodontic diagnosis and treatment planning.
This study analyzed the position and angulation of 300 maxillary central incisors using cone beam imaging to provide data to help clinicians achieve good esthetic results for immediate dental implants. The thickness of buccal and palatal bone and apical bone height were measured. Incisors were classified according to their position (buccal, midline, palatal) and angulation (toward buccal, anterior to A point, parallel to alveolus). Most incisors were positioned buccally. Recommendations for implant placement based on tooth classification aim to maintain adequate buccal bone thickness and prevent complications.
This case report describes a 3-year-old child who suffered craniofacial trauma due to a wall collapse. The child presented with critical injuries including a laceration to the face, fractures to the mandible, occipital bone, and temporal bone. Computed tomography scans revealed displaced fractures of the mandible as well as fractures to the base of the skull. Due to the severity and need for ventilation, the child was referred to a higher level trauma center for multidisciplinary management and treatment of the craniofacial injuries.
Transverse growth of the maxilla and mandible in untreated girls with low, av...EdwardHAngle
The purpose of this study was to investigate maxillary and mandibular transverse growth in
untreated female subjects with low, average, and high mandibular plane angles longitudinally from ages 6 to 18.
Role of polycystin 1 in bone remodeling- orthodontic tooth movement study in ...EdwardHAngle
Objective: To test the hypothesis that polycystin-1 (PC1) is involved in orthodontic tooth movement as a mechanical sensor.
Materials and Methods: The response to force application was compared between three mutant and four wild-type 7-week-old mice. The mutant mice were PC1/Wnt1-cre, lacking PC1 in the craniofacial region. An orthodontic closed coil spring was bonded between the incisor and the left first molar, applying 20 g of force for 4 days. Micro–computed tomography, hematoxylin and eosin staining, and tartrate-resistent acid phosphatase (TRAP) staining were used to study the differences in tooth movement among the groups.
Results: In the wild-type mice the bonded molar moved mesially, and the periodontal ligament (PDL) was compressed in the compression side. The compression side showed a hyalinized zone, and osteoclasts were identified there using TRAP staining. In the mutant mice, the molar did not move, the incisor tipped palatally, and there was slight widening of the PDL in the tension area. Osteoclasts were not seen on the bone surface or on the compression side. Osteoclasts were only observed on the other side of the bone—in the bone marrow.
Conclusions: These results suggest a difference in tooth movement and osteoclast activity between PC1 mutant mice and wild-type mice in response to orthodontic force. The impaired tooth movement and the lack of osteoclasts on the bone surface in the mutant working side may be related to lack of signal from the PDL due to PC1 deficiency.
This document discusses a case study of using unilateral sagittal split ramus osteotomy (SSRO) with an interpositional iliac bone graft to correct facial asymmetry in a 27-year old female patient. The patient presented with flatness on the right side of her face and mandible. Clinical and radiographic examinations revealed a decrease in the mediolateral distance of the right mandibular ramus compared to the left. Unilateral SSRO was performed on the right side, and a cancellous iliac bone graft was interpositioned between the proximal and distal segments to restore symmetry. Rigid fixation with a bent plate was used to stabilize the graft and maintain thickness. At follow-up, the procedure had
The document discusses creating a distal limited defect from an impacted third molar to allow for easier restoration. It presents a clinical case of a 28-year old male patient with pain, poor aesthetics and chewing issues due to missing teeth. Treatment included non-surgical periodontal treatment, extraction of teeth 36 and 37, surgical exposure of the impacted tooth 38 to create a limited defect, endodontic treatment and bridgework from teeth 34 to 38 utilizing tooth 38 as an abutment. References are provided discussing utilizing impacted third molars as abutments for bridgework to restore distal unlimited defects.
Digital workflow in full mouth rehabilitation using CBCTApurva Thampi
This is a journal club presentation on the digital workflow of a full mouth rehabilitation using implants and as CBCT as a guide.
The presentation and all the materials collected is available on request. Mail me at apurvathampi@gmail.com
Clinical study of impacted maxillary canine in the Arab population in IsraelAbu-Hussein Muhamad
The objective of the present study was to determine the prevalence of impacted maxillary canine in patients in Arabs
Community in Israel (ARAB48,Israel) visiting our Center For Dentistry,Research & Aesthetics,Jatt,Almothalath,Israel,
4250 patients . This study comprises data from patients who attended the O.P.D.2200 patients between Jun. 2006 to Dec
2013. Patients were examined in order to detect the impacted maxillary canines by intraoral examination, palpation, dental
records and followed by radiographs. It was found that the prevalence of canine impaction was 0,8 % (N=4250), 1,6
(N=2200), 43,9 (N-82) in males and 1,1% (N=4250), 2,1 (N=2200), 56,1 (N-82) in females suggesting that prevalence of
impacted maxillary canines is more in females than males and it is statistically significant. The overall prevalence for
maxillary impacted canines was found to be 3,7 % (N=2200) which suggested that it is much higher than previous studies.
The results of this study were slightly different than other studies, while the dissimilarities may be attributed to the sample
selection, method of the study and area of patient selection, which suggest racial and genetic differences.
Relationship between dental arch width and vertical facial morphology in unt...EdwardHAngle
The objectives of this study were to investigate if a relationship exists between dental arch width and the vertical facial pattern determined by the steepness of the mandibular plane, and to examine the differences in dental arch widths between male and female untreated adults. Lateral cephalograms and dental casts were obtained from 185 untreated Caucasians and measurements of arch width and mandibular plane angle were taken. The results showed that male arch widths were significantly larger than females and that as the mandibular plane angle increased, arch width decreased for both males and females. It was concluded that dental arch width is associated with gender and facial vertical morphology.
This study compared the effectiveness of Hawley retainers and two protocols for vacuum-formed retainers (VFRs) in maintaining orthodontic treatment results. 90 patients were randomly assigned to receive either a Hawley retainer, VFRs worn for 4 months full-time then nightly, or VFRs worn for 1 week full-time then nightly. Models at debond and 4 and 8 months post-treatment showed the Hawley group had significantly greater loss of upper arch length and increased crowding compared to the VFR groups, though lower arch measurements were similar. Both VFR protocols were more effective than Hawleys in maintaining the upper arch, and 4 months full-time wear provided better lower incis
Diagnosis, treatment planning and radiographic evaluation/ cosmetic dentistry...Indian dental academy
Indian Dental Academy: will be one of the most relevant and exciting
training center with best faculty and flexible training programs
for dental professionals who wish to advance in their dental
practice,Offers certified courses in Dental
implants,Orthodontics,Endodontics,Cosmetic Dentistry, Prosthetic
Dentistry, Periodontics and General Dentistry.
Malposition of unerupted mandibular second premolar in children with palatall...EdwardHAngle
Objective: To test the hypotheses that (1) the distal angulation of unerupted mandibular premolar
(MnP2) is significantly greater in children with palatally displaced canines (PDC) than in those in
a control sample; and (2) delayed tooth formation is significantly more frequent in children with
both malposed MnP2 and PDC than in children with PDC only.
Materials and Methods: We examined retrospectively panoramic radiographs from 43 patients
with PDC who had no previous orthodontics. A control sample consisted of age- and sex-matched
patients. The distal angle formed between the long axis of MnP2 and the tangent to the inferior
border was measured. Dental age was evaluated using the Koch classification.
Results: A significant difference was observed between the mean inclination of the right side
MnP2 in the PDC group (75.4 degrees) and that of the control group (85.8 degrees). This difference
was highly statistically significant (P < .0001). The same evaluation was carried out for the
left side, with similar results. The average dental age was found to be delayed in patients who
showed both abnormalities (malposed MnP2 and PDC) compared with patients who showed the
PDC anomaly only.
Conclusion: Both hypotheses are retained. Statistically, PDC and MnP2 malposition are significantly
associated suggesting a common genetic etiology, despite taking place on opposite jaws.
While the presence of PDC or MnP2 anomaly has been associated with a delay in tooth formation,
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DOI: 10.9790/0853-141216973 www.iosrjournals.org 69 | Page
The Correlation between the Right Little Finger, Eye - Ear
Distance and Vertical Dimension of Occlusion among Students of
Faculty of Medical Sciences in University of Sulaymani
Faraisoon Aziz Miran and Khalid Ahmed Mahmood
B.D.S, M.Sc (Prosthodontics).LecturerOfProsthodonics. Department of Prosthodontics, School of Dentistry,
Faculty of Medical Science, UniversityOfSulaimani, Iraq
General dental practitioner xormal medical center
Abstracts:
Objective: The present study evaluates the correlation among vertical dimension of occlusion, eye - ear distance
of both right and left sides and the length of the little finger of the right hand.
Material and methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted on 200 dentate subjects selected both males and
females were involved in the study. Measurements of vertical dimension of occlusion were recorded clinically
using modified digital vernier caliper, with the person is seated correctly on the dental chair in an upright
position; and instructed to close his teeth in centric occlusion. The ear-eye distances were recorded for the right
andleft sides. In the same way, length of little finger of right hand was measured from tip of finger to the further
most point on palmer digital crease. The measurements were taken with the hand straight and flat.
Result: showed that vertical dimension of occlusion was significantly and positively correlated with the length
of the little fingers, in females more compatible than males. But eye-ear distances have a weak correlation with
the vertical dimension of occlusion because it has a great difference approximately more than 10 mm for males
and more than 11mm for females as compared with the little finger to vertical dimension of occlusion.
Conclusion: Since the variations between vertical dimension of occlusion and the length of little finger are
within the range of 1mm for females and 2mm for malesrespectively. As a conclusion of the present
study vertical dimension of occlusion prediction through this method is reliable, and reproducible. Also the
method is simple, economic, and non-invasive; hence, it could be recommended for everyday practice.
Key word: - Facial measurement, little finger, vertical dimension
I. Introduction:
Glossary of Prosthodontic terms 1
defined the vertical dimension of occlusion VDO as a distance
measured between two points when the occluding members are in contact, while vertical dimension of rest VDR
is defined as the distance between two selected points measured when the mandible is in the rest physiologic
position.Determination of the VDO is one of the most important steps in making complete denture 2
.The
determination of an acceptable VDO for an edentulous patient is even more dependent upon clinical judgment,
and upon the skill and experience of the dentist 3
.The VDO play multiple essential roles, which are functional,
esthetic, physiological, and psychological roles 4
.Unfortunately there is no one precise scientific method for
determining the correct VDO 5
.Silverman reported consistent results in measuring VDO by phonetic methods, in
patients with class I jaw relationships. Silverman believed that the exact measurement of the natural VDO is
most essential in the successful practice of many phases of dentistry (Silverman1959)6
. He also believed that the
greatest cause of full denture difficulties is the failure to duplicate the normal VDO. In occlusal reconstruction,
many fine dentists have found, through experience that increasing the VDO for patients with supposedly
shortened VDO ended in failure. The dental profession realizes that it has never had an accurate, scientific, and
practical method with which to measure the patient's natural VDO. He reported that to use of the speaking
method to measure a patient's VDO before the loss of the remaining natural teeth, and to record this in term of
millimeters, and to reproduce this measurement in full dentures after the tooth extraction.Researchers found that
physiologic rest position was not consistent even in the same patients, and did not constitute a reliable reference
position for assessment of VDO 7
. The terminology of the initial report has been simplified to describe the same
method of measuring VDO8
.
This study was designed to assess the possibility of any correlation between VDO and length of fingers
in Kurdish population so that it can serve as a simple and precise method for estimating VDO.Recording the
correct vertical jaw relation is believed to be an elusive step, but its significance can't be overlooked if optimum
function and aesthetics is to be achieved. It is the responsibility of the dentist to establish an appropriate lower
facial height when lost, which should be within the range of patient's adaptability and acceptability. If VDO is
registered too high or too low, it would end up deteriorating the existing patient's condition instead of improving
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it. Although Prosthodontics as a whole has progressed leaps and bounds with variety of techniques being
proposed and practiced for the evaluation of VDO, none of them is scientifically more accurate than other. Each
method advocated has its own limitations. They are either tedious, time consuming, require special
instrument/equipment, or expose patients to radiation 9
.
II. Patients and methods
This study was conducted on 200 physically healthy dentate subjects both males and females with the
age range of 20 to 30 years having no deformity of face and little fingers of the right hand were selected from
the faculty of medical sciences in Sulaymaniah city, and the following information's were collected; name, age,
gender…etc.
All the participants should have had classI centric jaw relationship, periodontally sound teeth in both
jaws. Subjects with the following conditions were excluded from the study:
Open bite or deep bite cases
Teeth anomalies
attrition
extensive prosthesis or restorations in the oral cavity
temporo-mandibular joint disorders, or any other pathology in the maxillofacial region
history of trauma
Orthodontic treatment or orthognathic surgery.
Anthropometric measurements of chin-nose distance VDO, eye _ ear distance and the length of the
little finger of the right hand were recorded clinically in millimeters using a modified digitalvernier. To record
VDO, the subjects were instructed to bite lightly on the posterior teeth with lips in repose and head well
stabilized. We modified the tips of digital vernier caliper for recording VDO to allow a precise position in
horizontal and vertical planes without causing any discomfort to the subjects. The lower tip of caliper was
placed firmly below the chin so that the soft tissues were compressed by pressure exerted and thus caliper
coming as close as possible to the lower border of mandible against the skin. Now the upper shortened tip of
caliper was raised until it lightly touched the base of nasal septum as seen in figure 1 and the measurement was
made.
Figure 1 Measurement of the chin-nose distance (VDO)
Before measurement was done, the patient should be comfortable with lips in repose and should not
exhibit any facial strain. The ear-eye distances (from meatus of the external auditory canal to outer canthus of
eye) were recorded for both the right side which seen in Fig 2
Figure 2 ear-eye distances
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Length of little finger of right hand was measured from tip of finger to the farther most point on palmer digital
crease figure 3The measurements were taken with the hand straight and flat. While taking on finger
measurements be sure that nails of the subjects were trimmed.
Figure 3 Measurement of little finger of the right hand
In order to calculate these data's to estimate VDO Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS)
Software Version 20 was used. And also to analyze the recorded measurements and both descriptive statistics
(tables) and analytic statistics (coefficient of Pearson) were used to correlate the data at significant level of
0.05%.
III. Results
Descriptive statistics
Table 1 shows the various measurements were statistically analyzed, in order to assess and analyze the
results. The mean and standard deviation of all measurement recorded in the present study for all 200 cases (126
male and 74 female) showed in Table 1
Table1 Mean and standard deviation of all precipitants
Measures Chin -Nose
distance
Eye – ear distance
RT
Eye – ear
distance LT
Length of little finger
of the right hand
Mean 66.17mm 75.39mm 75.33mm 64.71mm
Standard Deviations 6.23mm 3.84mm 6.46mm 5.29mm
Total 200 200 200 200
Frequency
Table 2 shows the mean of sample cases (according to gender) for the chin – nose distance (vertical
dimension of occlusion), eye – ear distance (RT and LT) and length of the little finger of the right hand.
Table 2 mean of precipitants according to gender
No. Cases Chin -Nose distance Eye – ear distance Length of little finger of the right
hand
RT LT
1 All 66.17mm 75.39mm 75.33mm 64.71mm
2 Male 68.63mm 76.96mm 77.45mm 66.84mm
3 Female 61.97mm 72.73mm 71.73mm 61.07mm
Table 3 shows the correlation between chin-nose distance to eye-ear distance RT andchin-nose distance to little
finger of the right hand for male and femaleprecipitants
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Table 3Paired Samples Test (Paired differences)
gender Mean
Std.
Deviation
Std.
Error
Mean
95% Confidence
Interval of the
Difference
Lower upper
t d.f.
Sig. (2-
tailed)
VDO – eye-
ear RT
male
-
8.32mm
5.70mm .50mm -9.33mm -7.31mm -16.37mm 125 .000
female
10.75m
m
5.86mm .68mm 12.11mm 9.39mm 15.76mm 73 .000
VDO – little
finger
male 1.79mm 6.55mm .58mm .63mm 2.94mm 3.06mm 125 .003
female .90mm 5.50mm .63mm -.36mm 2.18mm 1.41mm 73 .161
Table 4one-Sample Test of the male and female precipitants measurements
gender
Test Value = 67.59mm
t d.f. Sig. (2-tailed) Mean Difference
95% Confidence Interval of the
Difference
Lower Upper
VDO
male 2.089 125 .039 1.043mm .054mm 2.031mm
female 2.000 73 .049 1.134mm .003mm 2.265mm
Eye-ear RT
male 2.011 125 .047 .598mm .009mm 1.187mm
female 2.000 73 .049 .725mm .002mm 1.448mm
Eye-ear LT
male 2.917 125 .004 .831mm .267mm 1.396mm
female 2.001 73 .049 2.017mm .008mm 4.026mm
Little finger
of RT hand
male 1.993 125 .048 .752mm .005mm 1.500mm
female 2.013 73 .048 1.148mm .011mm 2.284mm
Table 5 one- sample test and statistics of male and female participants
From the observation of the above tables, results revealed that there was statistically significant relation
between the recorded measurements both in males and female precipitants which P<0.05, especially in tables 8,
because approximately they are the summation of the whole above table.
Descriptive statistics of the parameters studied were presented in Table 5, it was observed that, in males the
mean value of chin – nose distance (VDO) was 68.63 mm, whereas in females, the mean value was 61.97 mm.
Thus, VDO is more in males compared to females. In males, the mean value of right eye – ear distance was
76.96 mm while the mean value of the left eye – ear distance was 77.45 mm. The difference between them is
0.49 mm. While in females, the means of right eye – ear distance was 72.73 mm but the mean value of the left
eye – ear distance was 71.73 mm. Thus, the difference between them is 1.0 mm. Males had greater distance
between eyes and ears as compared to females. In males, the mean value of length of little finger was 66.84 mm
whereas in females, the mean value was 61.07 mm. Thus males had longer little finger as compared to females.
So in a simple equation the vertical dimension of occlusion in this study is determined by:
In males
Chin- nose distance - length of little finger
68.63 mm – 66.84 mm = 1.79mm ~ 2.0mm
So for determination of the VDO in male equal to length of the little finger + 2 mm…
In females
Chin- nose distance - length of little finger
61.97 mm - 61.07 mm = 0.9 mm ~ 1 mm
So for determination of the VDO in female equal to length of the little finger + 1 mm…
IV. Discussion:
Losing teeth and acquiring an artificial prosthesis is not a pleasurable event for any individual.
Nevertheless, the agony of the patient can be lessened to some extent by providing a prosthesis which restores
the original facial appearance and functions akin to natural teeth. Unquestionably, establishing a correct VDO of
face is one of the important factors to be considered in accomplishing this objective. Literature review depicted
that many methods have been described and used by professionals over the years for the purpose of VDO
determination, but none of them is fully accepted or considered completely correct. When selecting a method,
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the following criteria have been recommended accuracy and reliability of the measurement, adaptability of the
technique, type and complexity of equipment needed, cost and the length of the required to make measurement
10
. To overcome these difficulties this study was undertaken to find a simple yet feasible method by studying the
relationship between VDO, eye – ear distance and length of little finger of the right hand, taking into account
that the growth of body parts takes place in proportion to each other.
And our thesis showed that the length of the little finger of the right hand is nearer to the mean of chin -
nose distance, and also showed that there is a positive correlation between these two measurements P <0.05
(Table 3.26and 3.27).
The results supported the research hypothesis that there would be a significant relationship between the VDO
and the length of fingers.
The study revealed a sexual dimorphism with higher values for VDO as well as eye – ear distance and
the length of little finger of the right hand in males compared to females. Sexual dimorphism in finger length
and eye – ear distance is related to post-puberty levels of androgen exposure11
.
Also in this study measurements of only right hand fingers were recorded. This will not create any bias
because it is a known fact that physiologically human body maintains symmetry. This result is in agreement
with that of Danborno found no differences in the length of fingers of both hands 12
.This method is attractive
and practical because it is simple, economic, non-invasive, and reliable, requires no radiographs or sophisticated
measuring devices and provides reproducible values for future reference. Besides it does not require a great
amount of time and experience to master which is another advantage it enjoys over previous methods.
The limitation of the study was that it was restricted to the subjects with class I malocclusion and other skeletal
or dental malocclusions were not considered. Further the subjects were not categorized based on facial forms.
Also the measurement is difficult to record when a patient has a round facial profile with excessive soft tissue
bulk under the chin.
To authenticate these findings further studies should be carried out comprising of a broad clinical
research program that would include the similar analysis for dentulous population in other ethnic groups and
then appropriate regression equations may be constructed which can be accepted universally. However, the
operator should keep in mind that VDO is the result of a musculoskeletal balance. The correct VDO can be
better described as a range instead of as a fixed point. Therefore, in order to evaluate the VDO, a pluralistic
method should be adopted at all the stages of rehabilitation to maximize the benefits and minimize damage to
the stomatognathic system.
V. Conclusions
Measurement of little finger has been considered as a method of recording VDO and it’s a good
parameter for both males and females. But measurement of the eye-ear distance cannot be reliable for recording
VDO because of a great difference between the eye-ear and chin-nose distances for both males and females. So
the VDO prediction through this method is simple, economic, and non-invasive; hence, it could be
recommended for
List of abbreviation
RT Right
LT Left
VDO Vertical dimension of occlusion
OP Occlusal plane
SPSS Statistical Package for Social Sciences
VDR Vertical dimension of rest
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