Avaliação histomorfométrica da movimentação dentária induzida em ratos com força contínua, contínua interrompida e intermitente

Introdução: O presente trabalho apresenta uma metodologia para a movimentação dentária induzida (MDI) e avalia a quantidade de movimentação dentária, as condições ósseas, radiculares e periodontais, após o emprego de força contínua (FC), contínua interrompida (FCI) e intermitente (FI). Material e Métodos: Utilizou-se 54 ratos da linhagem Wistar, em grupos de FC, FCI e FI, nos períodos de 5, 7 e 9 dias. Inicialmente foram realizadas extrações dos incisivos superiores direitos de cada animal, e procedeu-se a obturação retrógrada e reimplante imediato para indução de anquilose. Após 2 semanas, instalou-se molas de NiTi (Sentalloy) com liberação de 50cN de magnitude de força, sendo mantidas, desativadas ou removidas em determinados períodos para estabelecer os tipos de força, FC, FCI e FI. Os dados foram comparados pela análise de variância (ANOVA) e teste de Tukey com nível de significância de 5%. Resultados: Nenhum incisivo induzido à anquilose apresentou erupção ou movimentação após o emprego de forças. A análise histológica demonstrou que todos os incisivos manipulados apresentaram anquilose. Não houve diferença na quantidade de movimentação entre os grupos FC e FCI, que diferiram de forma estatisticamente significante do FI. Ocorreu maior formação de áreas hialinas no grupo FC, principalmente, no 5º dia de movimentação. Não houve diferença significativa na reabsorção radicular entre os grupos. A avaliação do ligamento periodontal nos molares não movimentados mostrou que a espessura na raiz intermediária é menor do que na raiz mesiovestibular, com diferença estatisticamente significante. Conclusões: A metodologia para indução de anquilose mostrou-se eficaz para a utilização como ancoragem, durante a MDI dos...Introduction: This paper presents a methodology for induced tooth movement (MDI) and assesses the amount of tooth movement, bone, root and periodontal conditions with continuous (FC), continuous interrupted (FCI) and intermittent (FI) forces. Methods: 54 Wistar rats were used in groups of FC, FCI and FI, in periods of 5, 7 and 9 days. In the upper right incisor of each animal was held extraction, retrograde filling and reimplantation for immediate induction of ankylosis. After two weeks, were installed opened springs NiTi (Sentalloy), releasing 50cN magnitude of force, being maintained, disabled or removed in certain periods to establish the types of force, FC, FCI e FI. Data were compared by analysis of variance (ANOVA) and Tukey's test with a significance level of 5%. Results: None of the incisor induced ankylosis had eruption or movement after the employment of forces, and the eruption rate was zero. Histological examination showed that all of manipulated incisors had ankylosis. There was no difference in the amount of movement between groups FC and FCI, which differed statistically from FI. There was greater formation of hyaline areas in the FC group mainly on the 5th day. There was no significant difference in root resorption between the groups. In molars not moved, the thickness of the periodontal ligament in the middle root is smaller than in the mesiobuccal root, with statistically significant difference. Conclusions: The methodology for inducing ankylosis was effective for use as an anchorage during murine molar MDI. It eliminates the undesirable effects resulting from the continuous eruption of incisors. The continuous forces produce more hyaline areas most likely to generate root resorption. The continuous interrupted... (Complete abstract click electronic access below)Coordenação de Aperfeiçoamento de Pessoal de Nível Superior (CAPES

Avaliação do nível de conhecimento de um grupo de ortodontistas sobre o traumatismo dentoalveolar e a movimentação ortodôntica em dentes traumatizados

O objetivo deste trabalho foi avaliar o nível de conhecimento de um grupo de ortodontistas, em regiões específicas do Brasil, sobre o traumatismo dentoalveolar e a movimentação ortodôntica em dentes traumatizados. Para este propósito, foram distribuídos 166 questionários com 25 perguntas objetivas sobre o assunto, dos quais 105 questionários foram devidamente preenchidos e recolhidos após 30 dias. Concluiu-se que, para 37% dos profissionais entrevistados, o nível de conhecimento para os traumatismos considerados não foi satisfatório, e quanto à movimentação ortodôntica, em dentes traumatizados, aproximadamente, 40% dos entrevistados não responderam satisfatoriamente as questões formuladas.The objective of this work was to assess the knowledge level of an orthodontists’ group in specific areas of Brazil, about dental trauma and orthodontic movement in traumatized teeth. For this purpose, 166 questionnaires with 25 objective questions about this subject were distributed, of which 105 questionnaires were correctly filled and collected after 30 days. Concluding, all of the questions that the orthodontists were answered, to 37%, the level of knowledge for the others traumatism questions was considered not satisfactory and about orthodontic movement in traumatized teeth approximately 40% of the interviewed professionals not answered correctly

Multidisciplinary treatment of a fractured root: a case report

To describe the orthodontic, periodontal and prosthetic management of a case with a 3 mm root fracture below the crest of the alveolar bone

Resorption of roots of different dimension induced by different types of forces

Root resorption is a variable to be considered in induced tooth movement (ITM). It is related to root morphology and alveolar bone crest, and also to the types of forces exerted by mechanotherapy. This histometric study evaluated the predominance of root resorption among roots of different dimensions, following ITM with different types of forces and at different time intervals. The study was conducted on 54 rats divided into three groups, according to the type of force: continuous (CF), continuous interrupted (CIF) and intermittent (IF), at periods of 5, 7 and 9 days. The percentage of resorption between mesiobuccal roots of larger dimension and intermediate roots of smaller dimension was assessed. The evaluations were performed on the AxioVision software, and the non-parametric analysis of variance for repeated measures in independent groups was further applied, consisting of a scheme of two factors, and complemented by the Dunn test at a significance level of 5%. The intermediate roots presented a higher percentage of resorption, which was gradual at the periods evaluated for the three types of forces, but mainly for CF. Comparing the intermediate roots with the mesiobuccal roots, there was a statistically significant difference (p < 0.05) in the CF group at day 7 and day 9, and in the FI group, at day 9. The intragroup analysis evidenced a statistically significant difference (p < 0.05) between the 5th and the 9th day for the intermediate root in the CF group. The intergroup analysis did not reveal any statistically significant difference (p > 0.05) in individually analyzed roots

Effect of heat treatment on stainless steel orthodontic wires

This study evaluated the effect of heat treatment on CrNi stainless steel orthodontic archwires. Half of forty archwires of each thickness - 0.014 (0.35 mm), 0.016 (0.40 mm), 0.018 (0.45 mm) and 0.020 (0.50 mm) (totalling 160 archwires) - were subjected to heat treatment while the remainder were not. All of the archwires had their individual thickness measured in the anterior and posterior regions using AutoCad 2000 software before and after compressive and tensile strength testing. The data was statistically analysed utilising multivariance ANOVA at a 5% significance level. All archwires without heat treatment that were subjected to tensile strength testing presented with anterior opening, which was more accentuated in the 0.020 archwires. In the posterior region, the opening produced by the tensile force was more accentuated in the archwires without heat treatment. There was greater stability in the thermally treated archwires, especially those subjected to tensile strength testing, which indicates that the heat treatment of orthodontic archwires establishes a favourable and indispensable condition to preserve the intercanine width

Knowledge on dental trauma and orthodontic tooth movement held by a group of orthodontists

The objective of this work was to assess the knowledge about orthodontic tooth movement and dental trauma held by a group of orthodontists in specific areas of Brazil. For this purpose, 166 questionnaires with 15 objective questions about this subject were distributed. One hundred and five questionnaires were properly filled and collected after 30 days. It was concluded that, except for avulsion, the knowledge on dental injuries held by the professionals interviewed was considered unsatisfactory, and about 40% of them were not acquainted with the recommendations for the orthodontic movement of traumatized teeth

Multidisciplinary treatment of a fractured root: a case report

Aim: To describe the orthodontic, periodontal and prosthetic management of a case with a 3 mm root fracture below the crest of the alveolar bone.Methods: The root was extruded and periodontal surgery carried out to improve aesthetics and dental function.Conclusion: A multidisciplinary approach to the management of dental root fractures is necessary for successful treatment. (Aust Orthod J 2010; 26: 90-94