scholarly journals Craniofacial And Dentoalveolar Morphology In Individuals With Prader-Willi Syndrome: A Case-Control Study.

Author(s):  
Gisela Vasconcelos ◽  
Jo Stenehjem ◽  
Stefan Axelsson ◽  
Ronnaug Saeves

Abstract Background: Prader-Willi syndrome (PWS) is a complex multisystem genetic disorder with distinct genetic and clinical features. Among other clinical symptoms, PWS is characterized by severe infantile hypotonia with feeding problems, childhood onset hyperphagia, obesity, scoliosis, short stature combined with growth hormone deficiency and developmental delay. PWS is associated with facial dysmorphology, orofacial dysfunction, oral abnormalities, low salivary flow and subsequent severe tooth wear. Little is known about the craniofacial growth direction or dental and skeletal relationships in individuals with PWS in different ages. The purpose of this study was to assess the craniofacial and dentoalveolar characteristics and to investigate the craniofacial growth direction separately in children, young adults and adults with PWS, using a cephalometric analysis of lateral cephalograms. Results: Lateral cephalograms of 42 individuals with a confirmed genetic diagnosis of PWS were analysed and divided into three groups according to their age: Children (< 12 years), young adults (12 – 20 years) and adults (> 20 years). Cephalometric variables were compared between PWS patients and healthy age- and sex-matched controls.Significant deviations and distinct craniofacial patterns were found in children, young adults and adults with PWS compared with the control group. Children showed retrognatic mandible with a skeletal class II relationship, posterior growth direction and longer anterior face height. The young adults had smaller cranial base angle, a skeletal class II pattern and a higher anterior lower face than the control group. Adults with PWS had a prognathic mandible, skeletal class III relationship with anterior growth direction, more retroclined lower incisors and proclined upper incisors than the controls. Similar results were found when comparing the three groups with PWS; the adults had a prognathic mandible, skeletal class III pattern and anterior growth direction. Children had a retropositioned mandibula, skeletal class II relationship and posterior growth direction. Conclusion: This study may contribute to a better understanding of the craniofacial growth pattern in children, young adults and adults with PWS and may have a clinical importance when planning dental treatment, such as prosthodontics and/or orthodontics.

2012 ◽  
Vol 06 (02) ◽  
pp. 123-132 ◽  
Author(s):  
Elcin Esenlik ◽  
Fidan Alakus Sabuncuoglu

ABSTRACTObjectives: The aim of this study was to investigate the alveolar and symphysis region properties in hyper-, hypo-, and normodivergent Class II division 1 anomaliesMethods: Pretreatment lateral cephalograms of 111 young adult female patients with skeletal Class II division 1 anomalies were compared to those of 54 Class I normal subjects (control group). Class II cases were divided into hyperdivergent (n = 58), hypodivergent (n = 19), and normodivergent groups (n = 34). The heights and widths of the symphysis and alveolus and the depth of maxillary palate were measured on the lateral cephalogramsResults: Mean symphysis width was wider in the hypodivergent Class II group than in the other groups, while mean symphysis height was similar among all groups. Maxillary palatal depth, upper incisor angle, upper and lower molar alveolar heights, and Id–Id′ width were also similar among groupsConclusion: Symphysis width is the main factor in the differential diagnosis of Class II division 1 anomaly rather than symphysis height and hypodivergent Class II Division 1 anomaly is more suitable for mandibular incisors movements. (Eur J Dent 2012;6:123-132)


2011 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
pp. 14-18 ◽  
Author(s):  
G Anil Kumar ◽  
Amit Maheshwari

ABSTRACT Aim The aims of this study were to evaluate the dental changes brought about by activator and activator headgear combination (ACHG) and to determine whether we can achieve control over the lower incisor proclination which is a side effect of using functional appliances; or not, while treating cases of skeletal class II malocclusions. Methods Lateral cephalograms of 45 skeletal class II division 1 patients were selected for the study. Fifteen of them were successfully treated with an Andresen activator and the other 15 with an activator headgear combination. Fifteen class II subjects who had declined treatment served as the control group. Cephalometric landmarks were marked by one author to avoid interobserver variability. Results The results revealed that both the activator and the activator headgear combination significantly (p < 0.001) affected dental variables measured. The mandibular incisor proclination was effectively controlled in the activator headgear combination group. Conclusion An activator headgear combination would offer itself as a better option compared with activator alone in the treatment of skeletal class II malocclusions especially in cases with proclined mandibular incisors. Clinical significance When one of the treatment goals is to achieve a greater control over mandibular incisor proclination in the treatment of Skeletal Class II malocclusions, employing a combination of activator and headgear may substantially improve clinical outcomes. How to cite this article Lall R, Kumar GA, Maheshwari A Kumar M. A Retrospective Cephalometric Evaluation of Dental Changes with Activator and Activator Headgear Combination in the Treatment of Skeletal Class II Malocclusion. J Contemp Dent Pract 2011;12(1):14-18.


2013 ◽  
Vol 4 (4) ◽  
pp. 228-234 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ranjit Kamble ◽  
Ananya Hazarey ◽  
Pushpa Hazarey ◽  
Jeet Singh

ABSTRACT Introduction To assess the positional variations of maxillary first permanent molar in horizontal and vertical plane with respect to infrazygomatic crest (key ridge) in skeletal class I, II and III cases. Materials and methods A total of 103 lateral cephalograms comprising of 40 skeletal class I (control group), 35 class II and 28 class III cases were selected and analyzed. Six parameters were chosen to compare the vertical and the horizontal variations of first permanent molars. Results The angulation of maxillary first molar with respect to key ridge in class II and III was 2.42° and 6.97° as compared to class I which was 5.35°. The mesiobuccal cusp tip of maxillary first molar from key ridge in class II and III was 2.11 and 5.46 mm respectively as compared to class I (1.62 mm). The mesiobuccal root tip of maxillary first molar from key ridge in class II and III was 2.14 and 2.82 mm as compared to class I (1.27 mm). Conclusion The maxillary first molar was not directly under the infrazygomatic crest and was ahead of the key ridge in all the groups. The maxillary first permanent molar was placed more mesially in class II and III cases as compared to the class I cases but, in class III, it was more upright as compared to class I and II. How to cite this article Kamble R, Hazarey A, Hazarey P, Singh J. Assessment of Positional Variation of Maxillary Permanent First Molar with respect to the Infrazygomatic Crest (Key Ridge) in Skeletal Class I, II and III Cases. World J Dent 2013;4(4):228-234.


2021 ◽  
pp. 1-10
Author(s):  
Sanjeev Verma ◽  
Nameksh Raj Bhupali ◽  
Satinder Pal Singh ◽  
Dharam Vir ◽  
Chaman Lal

<b><i>Objective:</i></b> The objective of this study is quantitative assessment of nasalance for skeletal Class I (normative values), Class II, and III malocclusion in the English language for the North Indian population and to compare the normative values with the nasalance scores obtained from individuals with skeletal Class II and III malocclusion and to evaluate the normative values as a function of gender. <b><i>Material and Methods:</i></b> The study was conducted on a total sample of 200 patients with 100, 50, and 50 in group 1 (control group, Skeletal Class I), group 2 (Skeletal Class II), and group 3 (Skeletal Class III), respectively. ANB angle (anteroposterior angle formed by point A, nasion, and point B) measured on lateral cephalogram was used to categorize the patients into 3 groups. The normative nasalance scores were compared for males and females in the control group. The nasalance scores of skeletal Class II and III subjects were compared to the combined normative scores of the control group. The NasalView was used for the objective assessment of nasalance. Oral syllables (/pa/and/pi/), nasal syllables (/ma/and/mi/), and 3 passages (Zoo passage, Rainbow passage, and Nasal sentences) were used to determine the nasalance scores. <b><i>Results:</i></b> The intragroup comparison of nasalance scores in group 1 showed statistically significant differences for different stimuli. The gender-related comparison showed no statistically significant differences in nasalance scores. The intergroup comparison of nasalance scores for skeletal malocclusion showed no statistically significant differences for different stimuli except statistically significant lower nasalance values for nasal sentences in group 3 compared to the control group. <b><i>Conclusion:</i></b> The study concluded that the nasalance scores for nasal sentences in skeletal Class III malocclusion were significantly lower than in the control group and were not statistically significant between the 3 groups for all other stimuli.


2017 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 7-10 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anand Acharya ◽  
Bhushan Bhattarai ◽  
Diana George ◽  
Tarakant Bhagat

Introduction: Occlusal traits in orthodontic patients have been studied in different parts of Nepal. However, very few data are available on malocclusion in south-eastern region of Nepal.Objective: To assess the pattern of malocclusion occurring in orthodontic patients in south-eastern region of Nepal, and to estimate the age of presentation of Class II malocclusion among the patients.Materials & Method: Data were collected from 150 pre-treatment study models and lateral cephalograms from two orthodontic specialty clinics in Biratnagar. Angle’s classification system was used to determine dental malocclusion and ANB angle was used to determine skeletal malocclusion. Chi square test was used to test the association between dental and skeleton malocclusions.Result: Angle’s Class I malocclusion was found in 95(63.33%), Class II Div 1 in 41(27.33%), Class II Div 2 in 13(8.66%) and Class III in 1(0.66%). Among all subjects; 119 (79.33%) had skeletal Class I, 24(16%) had skeletal Class II and 7(4.66%) had skeletal Class III. There was significant association between dental and skeletal malocclusions. The average age for reporting Class II Div 1 malocclusion was 16.5 years and Class II Div 2 malocclusion was 19 years.Conclusion: Angle’s Class I is the most common malocclusion followed by Class II and Class III among orthodontic patients in south-eastern Nepal. The subjects lack awareness on age factor for orthodontic treatment. 


2021 ◽  
Vol 15 (10) ◽  
pp. 3030-3032
Author(s):  
Annam imtiaz ◽  
Ch. Rehan Qamar ◽  
Usman Yousaf ◽  
Mohammad Umar Shah ◽  
Aaqil Malik ◽  
...  

Aim: To determine the mean Dental Aesthetic Index (DAI) malocclusion score among patients with Antero-posterior basal bone discrepancy (APBBD) and to assess the treatment need of the patients with horizontal jaw deformities as calculated by DAI guidelines. Methodology: The descriptive cross sectional study was conducted in the Orthodontic department, University College of Dentistry, The University of Lahore. Lateral cephalograms of the patients were analyzed for anteroposterior basal bone discrepancy by measuring angle ANB. Two hundred and thirty one subjects were included in the study having ANB >4° or <1° through non probability consecutive sampling technique. Study casts were obtained and malocclusion parameters for Dental Aesthetic Index (DAI) were calculated. Results: The mean Dental Aesthetic Index (DAI) score in APBBD was 37.10 ± 7.62, in skeletal class II (37.14 ± 7.90) and in skeletal class III (36.98 ± 6.68), (p-value 0.75). Moderate positive correlation existed between DAI score and ANB in skeletal class II subjects (R 0.49, p <0.001). Conclusion: The mean DAI score in APBBD showed mandatory treatment need in patients with Antero-posterior basal bone discrepancy. Moderately positive correlation existed between ANB and DAI score in skeletal class II patients. Keywords: Malocclusion, Dental Aesthetic Index, Jaw disharmony


2005 ◽  
Vol 13 (2) ◽  
pp. 198-203 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marcos Roberto de Freitas ◽  
Marcos Antonio Cirino dos Santos ◽  
Karina Maria Salvatore de Freitas ◽  
Guilherme Janson ◽  
Daniel Salvatore de Freitas ◽  
...  

One of the main points in Orthodontic studies is the growth and development of the craniofacial structures. In this study, skeletal cephalometric characteristics of Class II, division 1 malocclusion were assessed in lateral cephalograms. The experimental sample comprised 55 white Brazilian individuals of both genders, with an ANB angle of 4.5 degrees or higher. The mean age of the subjects was 13.5 years. Steiner and McNamara Jr cephalometric analyses were used in order to evaluate the relation between angular and linear positions of the apical bases, the dental and cranial structures, comparing with the values obtained in the control group (available at Bauru Dental School-USP). The results showed that, for the experimental group, the maxilla was well positioned in relation to the cranial base. The maxillomandibular relation showed an increased overjet, which was predictable based on criteria for sample selection. The geometrical proportion of the apical bases presented a small mandible and a normal sized maxilla. The craniofacial growth pattern presented a vertical tendency. The maxillary incisors were buccally inclined and well positioned by the linear evaluation. The mandibular incisors showed marked buccal inclination and protrusion. No statistically significant difference between genders was found.


2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (54) ◽  
pp. 89-97
Author(s):  
Taís Morais Alves Cunha ◽  
Carlos Maurício Cardeal Mendes

Introduction: The maxillomandibular lateral growth imbalance with mandibular retrusion related to the maxilla indicates the skeletal Class II pattern. This craniofacial morphological abnormality is often attributed to nasorespiratory obstruction due to pharyngeal and palatine tonsils hypertrophy. The adenotonsillectomy is indicated to young patients with respiratory obstruction. However, there is no information in the scientific literature concerning the impact of tonsils surgically removal on craniofacial growth and development. Objective: To identify the association between adenotonsillectomy and skeletal Class II. Material and Methods: An unpaired case-control study was performed. Adult subjects who agreed to participate filled a questionnaire and after identification of the skeletal pattern through radiographic cephalometric analysis were allocated into two groups: CASE GROUP composed of 23 subjects with skeletal Class II malocclusion and CONTROL GROUP composed of 27 subjects without skeletal Class II malocclusion. With specific software the images were evaluated and measured to compare craniofacial measurements between the experimental groups and this data was interpreted to verify the association between skeletal Class II and the occurrence of adenotonsillectomy in early childhood. Results: the adenotonsillectomy demonstrated protective potential for skeletal Class II development due to a strong epidemiological association between adenotonsillectomy and skeletal Class II anteroposterior discrepancy (ORC = 0.33), without gender interference (ORA = 0.91). Conclusions: Among the long-term benefits of performing adenotonsillectomy in early childhood, it may be considered the prevention of craniofacial growth alterations such as Class II maxillomandibular discrepancy.


Author(s):  
Maria Dolores Austro-Martinez ◽  
Ana I. Nicolas-Silvente ◽  
Eugenio Velasco-Ortega ◽  
Alvaro Jimenez-Guerra ◽  
Jose A. Alarcon

One of the goals of functional-appliance devices is to modify the vertical growth pattern, solving several kinds of malocclusion. This study aimed to evaluate Class II malocclusion treatment’s stability with Austro Repositioner, followed by fixed appliances, and assess its capacity to modify vertical dimensions in brachyfacial patients. A test group of 30 patients (16 boys and 14 girls, mean 11.9 years old) with Class II malocclusion due to mandibular retrognathism and brachyfacial pattern treated with Austro Repositioner and fixed appliance were compared to a matched untreated Class II control group of 30 patients (17 boys and 13 girls, mean age 11.7 years old). Lateral cephalograms were taken at T1 (initial records), T2 (end of treatment), and T3 (one year after treatment). Statistical comparisons were performed with a paired-sample t-test and two-sample t-tests. Significant improvements in the skeletal Class II relationship were observed in the treated group. The ANB angle decreased (4.75°), the SNB angle increased (3.92°), and the total mandibular length (Co-Pg) increased (8.18 mm) (p < 0.001). Vertical dimensions were also significantly modified, the FMA angle increased (3.94°), LAFH-distance increased (3.15 mm), and overbite decreased (3.35 mm). These changes remained stable one year after treatment. The Austro Repositioner was adequate for treating the skeletal Class II malocclusion resulting from the mandible retrusion in brachyfacial patients.


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