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M A Darendeliler

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Distal molar movement using the pendulum appliance. Part 1: Clinical and radiological evaluation.

Intra-arch distal molar movement techniques have recently assumed an important role in clinical orthodontics. In this study, the dental and skeletal effects of the pendulum appliance, applying 200 to 250 g of force to the molars in 13 patients (age range 8 years to 13 years 5 months) were evaluated by means of cephalometric radiographs. The results showed that the pendulum appliance moved the molars distally without creating dental or skeletal bite opening and with little incisor anchorage loss. However, important molar tipping should be taken into consideration when using this appliance.

Adolescent

Distal molar movement using the pendulum appliance. Part 2: The effects of maxillary molar root uprighting bends.

A clinical study was recently undertaken to evaluate the dental and skeletal effects of the pendulum appliance (PA). In the present study, the appliance was modified by incorporating an uprighting bend into the distalizing spring during the second phase of treatment to avoid excessive distal tipping of the maxillary molars. The sample consisted of 20 patients: 8 females and 12 males, mean age 13.11 +/- 1.10 years. Eight of the patients were subjected to a slow rate of maxillary expansion. Measurements were obtained from cephalometric headfilms prior to (T1) and the day of removal (T2) of the PA. Treatment changes were analyzed and compared with the previous study. The PA with uprighting bends led to reduced molar tipping without significantly changing the effects of the PA, with the exceptions of 0.62 mm more anchorage loss of the maxillary incisor edge and increased treatment time. There was no significant difference in anchorage loss between the patients with and without maxillary expansion.

Adolescent

The drum spring (DS) retractor: constant and continuous force for canine retraction.

Although much research has been undertaken on the rate of tooth movement, with different hypotheses having been put forward, the concepts of the threshold, light, heavy and optimal forces are not still clear. It has been stressed that an ideal orthodontic spring should have the ability to release a constant force throughout the entire range of its activation, but using traditional techniques applied initial force will decrease, depending on its deactivation due to the tooth movement and the physical properties of the force delivery system. The purpose of this study was to test the clinical use of a new and original spring, the drum spring (DS) retractor (developed in 1992), which applies a constant and continuous force without the need for reactivation, and to compare the effect of a constant and continuous force versus a continuous but diminishing force produced by a traditional pull coil (PC) retractor system on the rate of upper canine retraction. The clinical sample consisted of 15 patients with upper first premolar extractions. For each patient, the upper right canine was retracted by using a DS retractor applying a constant and continuous force of 50 g; the upper left canine was fitted with a conventional PC applying an initial force of 50 g, diminishing proportionally with the distal movement of the canine. In addition, each group was divided according to the age of each patient: eight patients (three males, five females) between 11.8 and 14.4 years of age (mean 13 +/- 1.2 years) represented the adolescent group, and seven patients (three males, four females) between 18.8 and 21.6 years of age (mean 18.2 +/- 1.9 years) representing the adult group. The experimental period started 1 week after the extraction of the first premolars. During this period no archwire was used, to avoid friction and force level changes, and the both springs were attached to a 6 mm hook fixed on the canine bracket to reduce tipping. The PC retractor was reactivated every 3 weeks whereas the DS retractor was left untouched over the entire experimental period. The study was continued until one of the two canines was completely retracted. The DS retractor was successful for space closure without any reactivation, and the continuous and constant force provided a more rapid canine movement than the continuous but diminishing force. Canine retraction occurred faster in adolescents than in adults. An entire field of clinical and research applications may be influenced by this new type of spring.

Adolescent

Clinical application of magnets in orthodontics and biological implications: a review.

Over the last decade magnets have been used in orthodontic and dentofacial orthopaedics and attempts have been made to evaluate the biological implications of magnets and magnetic fields during clinical application. This review aims to indicate the advantages and disadvantages of magnets in orthodontics and dentofacial orthopaedics over traditional techniques, and update related clinical experiences. The treatment of impacted teeth and Class II malocclusions by means of magnetic force is favoured and the correction of Class III and open bite malocclusions involving the use of magnets also appears promising. The advantages of magnets over traditional force delivery systems are: frictionless mechanics, when the magnets are in attractive configuration; predictable force levels, no force decay over time and less patient co-operation. However, the size of the magnets can increase the bulk of the appliance and three-dimensional control is limited when the magnets are in a repulsive configuration. In addition magnets used in vivo require a coating to prevent corrosion and the possible side effects of corrosive products.

Animals

Effects of static magnetic and pulsed electromagnetic fields on bone healing.

The purpose of the present study was to evaluate the healing pattern of an experimentally induced osteotomy in Hartley guinea pigs in the presence of static magnetic and pulsed electromagnetic fields. The sample consisted of 30 Hartley guinea pigs 2 weeks of age divided into 3 groups: pulsed electromagnetic, static magnetic, and control. An osteotomy was performed in the mandibular postgonial area in all groups under general anesthesia. During the experimental period of 9 days, the animals were kept in experiment cages 8 hours per day, the first two groups being in the presence of pulsed electromagnetic and static magnetic field, respectively. Based on histologic results, both static and pulsed electromagnetic fields seemed to accelerate the rate of bone repair when compared to the control group. The osteotomy sites in the control animals consisted of connective tissue, while new bone had filled the osteotomy areas in both magnetic field groups.

Animals

The effects of samarium-cobalt magnets and pulsed electromagnetic fields on tooth movement.

The purpose of this study was to determine whether the application of either samarium cobalt magnets or pulsed electromagnetic fields could increase the rate and amount of orthodontic tooth movement observed in guinea pigs. In addition, the objective was to evaluate the effect of a magnetic field on bony physiology and metabolism and to monitor for possible systemic side effects. Fifteen grams of laterally directed orthodontic force were applied to move the maxillary central incisors of a sample of 18 young male Hartley guinea pigs divided into three groups: group 1, an orthodontic coil spring was used to move the incisors; group 2, a pair of samarium-cobalt magnets provided the tooth moving force; and group 3, a coil spring was used in combination with a pulsed electromagnetic field. The results showed that both the static magnetic field produced by the samarium-cobalt magnets and the pulsed electromagnetic field used in combination with the coil spring were successful in increasing the rate of tooth movement over that produced by the coil springs alone. The mechanism producing this effect appears to have involved a reduction in the "lag" phase often seen in orthodontic tooth movement. Both magnetically stimulated groups also showed increases in both the organization and amount of new bone deposited in the area of tension between the orthodontically moved maxillary incisors.

Animals

Light maxillary expansion forces with the magnetic expansion device. A preliminary investigation.

An active maxillary magnetic expansion device (MED) was developed to be used clinically. The aim was to show the effects of light and continuous forces producing less traumatic stimulation of maxillary sutural growth than a conventional rapid maxillary expansion device. In this study, two different types of appliances were used on six patients between 7 years 4 months and 16 years 2 months: the first type was bonded, the other one used bands. For better appreciation, four implants were placed on each patient: two apically between central and lateral incisors, and two between second premolars and molars. A standardized radiographic technique was used to take occlusal radiographs, and postero-anterior and lateral headplates. The results varied according to the age and the appliance used. The skeletal effect with the banded MED was between 16 and 77 per cent, and for the bonded MED 0 and 25 per cent in comparison to the overall expansion. It seems that 250-500 g of continuous magnetic forces can produce dental and skeletal movements in a light force expansion concept, but further studies with larger samples are needed to make firm conclusions.

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Magnetic activator device II (MAD II) for correction of Class II, division 1 malocclusions.

A magnetically active, two-piece (upper and lower), functional orthopedic appliance has been developed, magnetic activator device (MAD) for the correction of Class II malocclusions. The magnetic forces are used to give freedom of mandibular movement and to allow for continuous functioning of the orofacial muscles when the appliance is worn. Samarium cobalt (Sm2Co17) magnets are incorporated on the buccal aspects of the upper and lower appliances. Magnetic forces ranging from 150 to 600 gm per side have been used on patients, and it seems that the skeletal versus dental response depends on the intensity of the magnetic force used. A force of 300 gm, when the magnets are in contact, on each side has been found to be an appropriate value in patients age 7 to 12 years. The use of this less bulky design rather than a traditional orthopedic appliance, along with the freedom of function it permits, has enabled patients to wear the appliance nearly 24 hours in most cases.

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