scholarly journals Stability of early treatment of anterior open bite: clinical performance of bonded lingual spurs

2019 ◽  
Vol 46 (1) ◽  
pp. 68-73
Author(s):  
Flaviana Alves Dias ◽  
Flávia Diane Assis Urnau ◽  
Paula Vanessa Pedron Oltramari ◽  
Marcelo Lupion Poleti ◽  
Marcio Rodrigues de Almeida ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Early Diagnosis ◽  
Early Treatment ◽  
Clinical Performance ◽  
Open Bite ◽  
Proper Treatment ◽  
Anterior Open Bite ◽  
Psychological Issues ◽  
Advanced Therapy ◽  
One Year

Anterior open bite (AOB) is a malocclusion that generates aesthetic, speech, feeding and psychological issues, a fact that emphasises the importance of conducting early treatments to fix the disorder. Finger-sucking, pacifiers and oral habits are the main aetiological factors of AOB; thus, it is necessary to apply interceptive treatments focused on correcting and improving bite stability during childhood in order prevent the need of undergoing advanced therapy. The aim of this article is to present the early diagnosis of aetiological factors causing severe AOB and the interceptive treatment based on the use of bonded lingual spurs for one year. Results showed excellent bite stability after two years of follow-up; in other words, the proper treatment applied for the recommended growth and developmental periods enabled case stability.

scholarly journals Treatment and retention of relapsed anterior open-bite with low tongue posture and tongue-tie: A 10-year follow-up

2014 ◽  
Vol 44 (4) ◽  
pp. 203 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yu-Jin Seo ◽  
Su-Jung Kim ◽  
Janchivdorj Munkhshur ◽  
Kyu-Rhim Chung ◽  
Peter Ngan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Open Bite ◽  
Anterior Open Bite

scholarly journals Immunoexpression of Macroh2a in Uveal Melanoma

2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (16) ◽  
pp. 3244 ◽  
Author(s):  
Salvatorelli ◽  
Puzzo ◽  
Bartoloni ◽  
Palmucci ◽  
Longo ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Early Diagnosis ◽  
Uveal Melanoma ◽  
Metastatic Disease ◽  
Cutaneous Melanoma ◽  
High Expression ◽  
Melanoma Metastasis ◽  
Proper Treatment ◽  
Immunohistochemical Expression ◽  
Prognostic Role

MacroH2A is a histone variant whose expression has been studied in several neoplasms, including cutaneous melanomas (CMs). In the literature, it has been demonstrated that macroH2A.1 levels gradually decrease during CM progression, and a high expression of macroH2A.1 in CM cells relates to a better prognosis. Although both uveal and cutaneous melanomas arise from melanocytes, uveal melanoma (UM) is biologically and genetically distinct from the more common cutaneous melanoma. Metastasis to the liver is a frequent occurrence in UM, and about 40%–50% of patients die of metastatic disease, even with early diagnosis, proper treatment, and close follow-up. We wanted to investigate macroH2A.1 immunohistochemical expression in UM. Our results demonstrated that mH2A.1 expression was higher in metastatic UM (21/23, 91.4%), while only 18/32 (56.3%). UMs without metastases showed mH2A.1 staining. These data could suggest a possible prognostic role for mH2A.1 and could form a basis for developing new pharmacological strategies for UM treatment.

scholarly journals Noninvasive and Multidisciplinary Approach to the Functional and Esthetic Rehabilitation of Amelogenesis Imperfecta: A Pediatric Case Report

2014 ◽  
Vol 2014 ◽  
pp. 1-5 ◽  
Author(s):  
Juliana Feltrin de Souza ◽  
Camila Maria Bullio Fragelli ◽  
Marco Aurélio Benini Paschoal ◽  
Edson Alves Campos ◽  
Leonardo Fernandes Cunha ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Composite Resin ◽  
Preventive Treatment ◽  
Open Bite ◽  
Amelogenesis Imperfecta ◽  
Mixed Dentition ◽  
Anterior Open Bite ◽  
Posterior Teeth ◽  
Anterior Teeth

Case Report. An 8-year-old girl with amelogenesis imperfecta (AI) reported unsatisfactory aesthetics, difficulty in mastication, and dental hypersensitivity. The intraoral examination observed mixed dentition, malocclusion in anteroposterior relationships, anterior open bite, and dental asymmetry. A hypoplastic form of AI was diagnosed in the permanent dentition. A multidisciplinary planning was performed and divided into preventive, orthopedic, and rehabilitation stages. Initially, preventive treatment was implemented, with fluoride varnish applications, in order to protect the fragile enamel and reduce the dental sensitivity. In the second stage, the patient received an interceptive orthopedic treatment to improve cross-relationship of the arches during six months. Finally, the rehabilitation treatment was executed to establish the vertical dimension. In the posterior teeth, indirect composite resin crowns were performed with minimally invasive dental preparation. Direct composite resin restorations were used to improve the appearance of anterior teeth.Follow-Up. The follow-up was carried out after 3, 6, 12, and 18 months. After 18 months of follow-up, The restoration of integrity, oral hygiene, and patient satisfaction were observed .Conclusion. Successful reduction of the dental hypersensitivity and improvement of the aesthetic and functional aspects as well as quality of life were observed.

scholarly journals Effects of palatal crib and bonded spurs in early treatment of anterior open bite: A prospective randomized clinical study

2015 ◽  
Vol 86 (5) ◽  
pp. 734-739 ◽  
Author(s):  
Juliana S. Leite ◽  
Luciano B. Matiussi ◽  
Anne C. Salem ◽  
Maria G. A. Provenzano ◽  
Adilson L. Ramos
Keyword(s):  
Early Treatment ◽  
Primary Outcome ◽  
Open Bite ◽  
Mixed Dentition ◽  
Secondary Outcome ◽  
Cephalometric Analysis ◽  
Anterior Open Bite ◽  
Randomized Clinical Study ◽  
Nasolabial Angle ◽  
Cephalometric Measurements

ABSTRACT Objective:  To evaluate the overbite correction of fixed palatal crib (FPC) and bonded lingual spur (BLS) in the early treatment of anterior open bite (AOB) in mixed dentition (primary outcome) as well as its influence on dental and skeletal cephalometric measurements (secondary outcome). Materials and Methods:  The selected patients had AOB and a mean age of 8.23 years. They were divided into the following three groups by casting lots: control (n  =  13), palatal crib (n  =  13), and spur (n  =  13). Data from the lateral teleradiography was obtained at the beginning, at 6 months, and after 1 year. The cephalometric analysis was performed by Cef-X program, recording the values of SNA, SNB, ANB, SnG oGn, 1.PP, IMPA, nasolabial angle, overbite, and overjet. Intergroup and intragroup comparisons were obtained via one-way analysis of variance. Results:  The degree of AOB was similar at baseline (P > .05). At 6 months and then after 1 year all groups showed improvement in the overbite. However, only the crib and spur groups showed positive overbite. No cephalometric measurements changed significantly over the period analyzed. Conclusions:  We conclude that the FPC and BLS are simple and effective for the treatment of anterior open bite, with the advantage given to the FPC.

scholarly journals Comparisons of two protocols for early treatment of anterior open bite

2016 ◽  
pp. cjw039 ◽  
Author(s):  
Manuela Mucedero ◽  
Maddalena Vitale ◽  
Lorenzo Franchi ◽  
Paola Cozza ◽  
Letizia Perillo
Keyword(s):  
Early Treatment ◽  
Open Bite ◽  
Anterior Open Bite

scholarly journals Partial time use of anterior repositioning splints in the management of TMJ pain and dysfunction: a one-year controlled study

2005 ◽  
Vol 13 (4) ◽  
pp. 345-350 ◽  
Author(s):  
Paulo César Rodrigues Conti ◽  
João Evandro Silva Miranda ◽  
Ana Cláudia C. Ferreira Conti ◽  
Luiz Fernando Pegoraro ◽  
Carlos dos Reis Pereira de Araújo
Keyword(s):  
Time Use ◽  
Open Bite ◽  
Controlled Study ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Final Sample ◽  
Muscle Tenderness ◽  
Tmj Pain ◽  
One Year ◽  
Articular Pain

This study aimed at evaluating the effectiveness of partial use of anterior repositioning appliances in the management of TMJ pain and dysfunction when compared to stabilization splints and a control group in a one-year follow-up. Sample was initially constituted by 60 patients, randomly divided into three groups: I- stabilization splints, II- repositioning splints and III- no treatment. The whole sample was evaluated by means of TMJ and muscle palpation, mandibular AROM, analysis of occlusal contacts, joint sounds inspection and Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) for one year; 52 patients composed the final sample. A significant (after 15 days) improvement in pain report (VAS) and palpation index was found for group II (p<0.01). The occurrence of occlusal alterations as posterior open bite or gross interferences after the splint therapy and increased muscle tenderness were not problems in this study. Similar results in joint noises reduction were observed for the entire sample. It was concluded that controlled partial use of repositioning splints is a beneficial tool in the management of intra-articular pain and dysfunction, with no risks of irreversible occlusal changes.

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