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Analysis of dental supportive structures in orthodontic therapy
Ivana Savić Pavicin1, Natasa Ivosević-Magdalenić, Tomislav Badel
1University of Zagreb, School of Dental Medicine, Department of Dental Anthropology, Zagreb, Croatia. savic@sfzg.hr
Collegium Antropologicum
|December 11, 2012
Summary
Orthodontic appliances did not significantly impact dental bone density in study subjects. This suggests proper planning and controlled forces were used during orthodontic treatment, ensuring patient bone health.
Area of Science:
- Dental Science
- Orthodontics
- Radiology
Background:
- Orthodontic treatment involves applying forces to move teeth.
- Assessing the impact of these forces on surrounding bone tissue is crucial for patient safety.
- Dental bone density changes can indicate bone resorption or apposition.
Purpose of the Study:
- To determine the effect of fixed orthodontic appliances on the density of underlying dental bone tissue.
- To evaluate bone density changes before and after orthodontic intervention.
Main Methods:
- Radiographic images of teeth were acquired from 27 subjects before and 12 months after appliance placement.
- Digitalized radiographs were analyzed to measure optic density at sites of expected bone resorption.
- A copper calibration wedge was used for standardization and comparison of bone density measurements.
Main Results:
- No statistically significant differences were observed in dental bone densities between pre-treatment and post-treatment measurements.
- Optic density values, standardized using a calibration wedge, remained consistent.
Conclusions:
- Fixed orthodontic appliances, when properly applied, do not lead to significant changes in underlying dental bone density.
- The findings indicate that the orthodontic therapy was well-planned and executed with appropriate force levels, avoiding excessive bone resorption.
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