Region-specific statistical analysis of landmark configurations applied to rapid maxillary expansion data from cone-beam computerized tomography

2013 ◽  
Vol 115 (1) ◽  
pp. e41-e48
Author(s):  
Jennifer Gamble ◽  
Manuel Lagravere ◽  
Paul W. Major ◽  
Giseon Heo
Keyword(s):  
Statistical Analysis ◽  
Computerized Tomography ◽  
Rapid Maxillary Expansion ◽  
Cone Beam ◽  
Maxillary Expansion ◽  
Cone Beam Computerized Tomography

scholarly journals Three-dimensional evaluation of mid-facial soft tissue changes after expansion using micro-implant-supported maxillary skeletal expander

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hieu Nguyen ◽  
Jeong Won Shin ◽  
Hai-Van Giap ◽  
Ki Beom Kim ◽  
Hwa Sung Chae ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Soft Tissue ◽  
Computerized Tomography ◽  
Soft Tissues ◽  
Cone Beam ◽  
Maxillary Expansion ◽  
Hard Tissue ◽  
Facial Soft Tissue ◽  
Tissue Changes ◽  
Cone Beam Computerized Tomography ◽  
Soft Tissue Changes

Abstract Background The aim of this study was to assess the mid-facial soft tissue changes induced by a micro-implant-supported maxillary skeletal expander in late adolescents and young adults by cone-beam computerized tomography and the correlations between hard and soft tissue changes after expansion with maxillary skeletal expander.Subjects and methods Twenty patients with maxillary transverse deficiency treated with maxillary skeletal expander were selected. Cone-beam computerized tomography images taken before and after expansion were superimposed to measure the changes in soft and hard tissue landmarks.Results Anterior nasal spine, posterior nasal spine, and alveolar bone width were significantly increased after expansion with maxillary skeletal expander (p < 0.05). The average lateral movement of the cheek points was 1.13 ± 0.33 mm (left) and 1.41 ± 0.39 mm (right), while that of the alar curvature points was 1.07 ± 0.72 mm (left) and 1.06 ± 0.68 (right) (p < 0.05). The average forward displacement of the cheek points was 0.42 ± 0.66 mm (left) and 0.60 ± 0.58 mm (right), whereas that of the alar curvature points was 0.80 ± 0.67 mm (left) and 0.68 ± 0.56 mm (right) side (p < 0.05). The average downward movement of the subnasale was 0.40 ± 0.37 mm (p < 0.05). The changes in cheek points and alar curvature points on both sides significantly correlated with hard-tissue changes (p < 0.05).Conclusions Maxillary expansion using maxillary skeletal expander resulted in significant lateral and forward movement of soft tissues of the cheek and alar curvature points on both sides and correlated with the maxillary suture opening at the anterior and posterior nasal spines.

Anterior Loop of the Inferior Alveolar Canal: A Cone-Beam Computerized Tomography Study of 494 Cases

2016 ◽  
Vol 42 (4) ◽  
pp. 333-336 ◽  
Author(s):  
Halil Sahman ◽  
Yildiray Sisman
Keyword(s):  
Statistical Analysis ◽  
Computerized Tomography ◽  
Cone Beam ◽  
Loop Length ◽  
Anterior Loop ◽  
Cbct Image ◽  
Inferior Alveolar Canal ◽  
Cone Beam Computerized Tomography ◽  
The Mean ◽  
The Right

The aim of this study was to use cone-beam computerized tomography (CBCT) images of patients to assess the prevalence of different types, especially anterior loop, of the mental portion of the inferior alveolar canal and to evaluate the anterior loop lengths. CBCT images of 494 patients providing inclusion criteria were examined by 2 oral radiologists. Sagittal, axial, and multiplanar reformatted images were used to detect the type of mental portion of the inferior alveolar canal. The anterior loop length was measured in the respective sections of each CBCT image. Statistical analysis was performed using SPSS v. 15, and t tests were used for statistical analysis. Of the 494 patients, 217 anterior loops were detected in 141 (28.5%) patients. The mean anterior loop lengths for the right side and the left side were 2.19 ± 1 mm and 2.08 ± 0.89 mm, respectively. The difference between males and females in the mean anterior loop length was statistically significant for both sides (Right: P &lt; .05; Left: P &lt; .05). A presurgical CBCT image examination is necessary prior to implant insertion to reveal the presence of anterior loop and to detect actual anterior loop length.

scholarly journals Upper airway expansion after rapid maxillary expansion evaluated with cone beam computed tomography

2012 ◽  
Vol 82 (3) ◽  
pp. 458-463 ◽  
Author(s):  
Annelise Nazareth Cunha Ribeiro ◽  
João Batista de Paiva ◽  
José Rino-Neto ◽  
Edson Illipronti-Filho ◽  
Tarcila Trivino ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Computed Tomography ◽  
Cone Beam Computed Tomography ◽  
Upper Airway ◽  
Rapid Maxillary Expansion ◽  
Cone Beam ◽  
Maxillary Expansion

scholarly journals Effects of rapid maxillary expansion in cleft patients resulting from the use of two different expanders

2016 ◽  
Vol 21 (6) ◽  
pp. 82-90 ◽  
Author(s):  
Daniel Santos Fonseca Figueiredo ◽  
Lucas Cardinal ◽  
Flávia Uchôa Costa Bartolomeo ◽  
Juan Martin Palomo ◽  
Martinho Campolina Rebello Horta ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cleft Lip ◽  
Cleft Lip And Palate ◽  
Rapid Maxillary Expansion ◽  
Cone Beam ◽  
Tomographic Image ◽  
Maxillary Expansion ◽  
Downward Movement ◽  
Computed Tomographic ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Maxillary Region

ABSTRACT Objective: The aim of this study was to evaluate the skeletal and dental effects of rapid maxillary expansion (RME) in cleft patients using two types of expanders. Methods: Twenty unilateral cleft lip and palate patients were randomly divided into two groups, according to the type of expander used: (I) modified Hyrax and (II) inverted Mini-Hyrax. A pretreatment cone-beam computed tomographic image (T0) was taken as part of the initial orthodontic records and three months after RME, for bone graft planning (T1). Results: In general, there was no significant difference among groups (p > 0.05). Both showed a significant transverse maxillary expansion (p < 0.05) and no significant forward and/or downward movement of the maxilla (p > 0.05). There was greater dental crown than apical expansion. Maxillary posterior expansion tended to be larger than anterior opening (p < 0.05). Cleft and non-cleft sides were symmetrically expanded and there was no difference in dental tipping between both sides (p > 0.05). Conclusions: The appliances tested are effective in the transverse expansion of the maxilla. However, these appliances should be better indicated to cleft cases also presenting posterior transverse discrepancy, since there was greater expansion in the posterior maxillary region than in the anterior one.

Assessing the Accuracy of Cone-Beam Computerized Tomography in Measuring Thinning Oral and Buccal Bone

2016 ◽  
Vol 42 (3) ◽  
pp. 311-314 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zoltán Raskó ◽  
Lili Nagy ◽  
Márta Radnai ◽  
József Piffkó ◽  
Zoltán Baráth
Keyword(s):  
Dental Implants ◽  
Computerized Tomography ◽  
Bone Volume ◽  
Cone Beam ◽  
Bone Thickness ◽  
Domestic Pig ◽  
Voxel Size ◽  
Horizontal Dimension ◽  
Cone Beam Computerized Tomography

The aim of this study was to assess the accuracy and reliability of cone-beam computerized tomography (CBCT) in measuring thinning bone surrounding dental implants. Three implants were inserted into the mandible of a domestic pig at 6 different bone thicknesses on the vestibular and the lingual sides, and measurements were recorded using CBCT. The results were obtained, analyzed, and compared with areas without implants. Our results indicated that the bone thickness and the neighboring implants decreased the accuracy and reliability of CBCT for measuring bone volume around dental implants. We concluded that CBCT slightly undermeasured the bone thickness around the implant, both buccally and orally, compared with the same thickness without the implant. These results support that using the i-CAT NG with a 0.2 voxel size is not accurate for either qualitative or quantitative bone evaluations, especially when the bone is thinner than 0.72 mm in the horizontal dimension.

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