Non-invasive 3D facial analysis and surface electromyography during functional pre-orthodontic therapy: a preliminary report.

Journal of Applied Oral Science : Revista FOB
Gianluca M TartagliaVirgilio F Ferrario

Abstract

Functional orthodontic devices can modify oral function thus permitting more adequate growth processes. The assessment of their effects should include both facial morphology and muscle function. This preliminary study investigated whether a preformed functional orthodontic device could induce variations in facial morphology and function along with correction of oral dysfunction in a group of orthodontic patients in the mixed and early permanent dentitions. The three-dimensional coordinates of 50 facial landmarks (forehead, eyes, nose, cheeks, mouth, jaw and ears) were collected in 10 orthodontic male patients aged 8-13 years, and in 89 healthy reference boys of the same age. Soft tissue facial angles, distances, and ratios were computed. Surface electromyography of the masseter and temporalis muscles was performed, and standardized symmetry, muscular torque and activity were calculated. Soft-tissue facial modifications were analyzed non-invasively before and after a 6-month treatment with a functional device. Comparisons were made with z-scores and paired Student's t-tests. The 6-month treatment stimulated mandibular growth in the anterior and inferior directions, with significant variations in three-dimensional facial divergen...Continue Reading

References

Jan 1, 1997·American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics : Official Publication of the American Association of Orthodontists, Its Constituent Societies, and the American Board of Orthodontics·M DavidovitchS J Lindauer
Mar 18, 2000·European Journal of Orthodontics·R Häsler, B Ingervall
Oct 13, 2006·The Angle Orthodontist·Kambiz Moin, Samir E Bishara
Feb 27, 2008·The Angle Orthodontist·Chiarella SforzaVirgilio Ferruccio Ferrario
Mar 22, 2008·Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery : Official Journal of the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons·Chiarella SforzaVirgilio F Ferrario
Jul 1, 2007·The Journal of Clinical Pediatric Dentistry·G Ramirez-YañezJ Fluter

❮ Previous
Next ❯

Citations

Mar 7, 2012·Journal of Orofacial Orthopedics = Fortschritte Der Kieferorthopädie : Organ/official Journal Deutsche Gesellschaft Für Kieferorthopädie·P Meyer-MarcottyAngelika Stellzig-Eisenhauer
Dec 9, 2010·Journal of Electromyography and Kinesiology : Official Journal of the International Society of Electrophysiological Kinesiology·Simona TeccoFelice Festa
Oct 25, 2013·BMC Oral Health·Chiara MasciAnnalisa Monaco
Aug 25, 2016·CoDAS·Deyves Gomes de Melo, Esther Mandelbaum Gonçalves Bianchini
Nov 17, 2017·Cranio : the Journal of Craniomandibular Practice·Eleonora OrtuAnnalisa Monaco
Jan 21, 2015·Medical Science Monitor : International Medical Journal of Experimental and Clinical Research·Krzysztof WoźniakJadwiga Buczkowska-Radlińska
Oct 4, 2014·Dental press journal of orthodontics·Márcio Alexandre HomemLeandro Silva Marques

❮ Previous
Next ❯

Related Concepts

Trending Feeds

COVID-19

Coronaviruses encompass a large family of viruses that cause the common cold as well as more serious diseases, such as the ongoing outbreak of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19; formally known as 2019-nCoV). Coronaviruses can spread from animals to humans; symptoms include fever, cough, shortness of breath, and breathing difficulties; in more severe cases, infection can lead to death. This feed covers recent research on COVID-19.

Blastomycosis

Blastomycosis fungal infections spread through inhaling Blastomyces dermatitidis spores. Discover the latest research on blastomycosis fungal infections here.

Nuclear Pore Complex in ALS/FTD

Alterations in nucleocytoplasmic transport, controlled by the nuclear pore complex, may be involved in the pathomechanism underlying multiple neurodegenerative diseases including Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis and Frontotemporal Dementia. Here is the latest research on the nuclear pore complex in ALS and FTD.

Applications of Molecular Barcoding

The concept of molecular barcoding is that each original DNA or RNA molecule is attached to a unique sequence barcode. Sequence reads having different barcodes represent different original molecules, while sequence reads having the same barcode are results of PCR duplication from one original molecule. Discover the latest research on molecular barcoding here.

Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

Chronic fatigue syndrome is a disease characterized by unexplained disabling fatigue; the pathology of which is incompletely understood. Discover the latest research on chronic fatigue syndrome here.

Evolution of Pluripotency

Pluripotency refers to the ability of a cell to develop into three primary germ cell layers of the embryo. This feed focuses on the mechanisms that underlie the evolution of pluripotency. Here is the latest research.

Position Effect Variegation

Position Effect Variagation occurs when a gene is inactivated due to its positioning near heterochromatic regions within a chromosome. Discover the latest research on Position Effect Variagation here.

STING Receptor Agonists

Stimulator of IFN genes (STING) are a group of transmembrane proteins that are involved in the induction of type I interferon that is important in the innate immune response. The stimulation of STING has been an active area of research in the treatment of cancer and infectious diseases. Here is the latest research on STING receptor agonists.

Microbicide

Microbicides are products that can be applied to vaginal or rectal mucosal surfaces with the goal of preventing, or at least significantly reducing, the transmission of sexually transmitted infections. Here is the latest research on microbicides.

© 2022 Meta ULC. All rights reserved