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Midface Hypoplasia and Cranial Base Morphology in Syndromic Craniosynostosis: A Comparative Analysis Study Using a Predictive Regression Model
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Craniofacial features of children with spinal deformities
Emil Segatto1, Carsten Lippold, András Végh
1Department of Orofacial Orthopedics and Orthodontics, Heim Pál Children's Hospital, Zoltán u 18, 1054 Budapest, Hungary. emil.segatto@heimpalkorhaz.hu
BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders
|December 24, 2008
Summary
Children with Scheuermann's disease show more frequent and severe dentofacial anomalies compared to those with scoliosis. This highlights the need for targeted orthodontic examination in spinal disorder patients.
Area of Science:
- Orthodontics and Dental Anthropology
- Paediatric Orthopaedics
- Epidemiology
Background:
- Postural abnormalities are frequently linked to spinal diseases like Scheuermann's disease and scoliosis.
- Dentofacial anomalies can be clinically identified during orthodontic examinations.
- This study investigates the correlation between specific spinal diseases and observable dentofacial irregularities.
Purpose of the Study:
- To map dentofacial anomalies associated with Scheuermann's disease and scoliosis.
- To identify orthodontic indicators of postural abnormalities linked to these spinal conditions.
- To compare the prevalence and severity of dentofacial anomalies between the two spinal disease groups and a control group.
Main Methods:
- Epidemiological study involving 23 children with Scheuermann's disease, 28 with scoliosis, and 68 healthy controls.
- Standardized orthodontic screening assessed occlusal relations, frontal segment space, and temporomandibular joint (TMJ) status.
- Radiographic analysis included lateral cephalograms and panoramic X-rays for children with spinal disorders.
Main Results:
- Scheuermann's disease patients exhibited more numerous and severe dentofacial abnormalities than scoliosis patients.
- Scoliosis patients showed a higher proportion of TMJ symptoms and functional deviations.
- Statistically significant differences (p < .05) were noted in unilateral Cl.II. molar occlusion, overjet, and TMJ symptoms between groups.
Conclusions:
- Dentofacial deviations are more frequent and severe in patients with Scheuermann's disease (MSCH group).
- These findings underscore the importance of considering dentofacial anomalies in patients with postural disorders.
- Further research is warranted to explore the specific indicators and treatment implications for these correlated conditions.
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