Three-dimensional evaluation of mandibular anterior dental crowding in digital dental casts

ABSTRACT Introduction: Digital dental models provide a more accurate and comprehensive assessment of orthodontic cases. Although this technique is quite promising, there are few three-dimensional measurements methods described in the literature. Objective: The aim of this study was to propose a...

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Main Authors: Luciana Quintanilha Pires Fernandes, Livia Kelly Ferraz Nunes, Luana Santos Alves, Felipe de Assis Carvalho Ribeiro, Jonas Capelli Júnior
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Language:English
Published: Dental Press Editora
Series:Dental Press Journal of Orthodontics
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author Luciana Quintanilha Pires Fernandes
Livia Kelly Ferraz Nunes
Luana Santos Alves
Felipe de Assis Carvalho Ribeiro
Jonas Capelli Júnior
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Livia Kelly Ferraz Nunes
Luana Santos Alves
Felipe de Assis Carvalho Ribeiro
Jonas Capelli Júnior
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description ABSTRACT Introduction: Digital dental models provide a more accurate and comprehensive assessment of orthodontic cases. Although this technique is quite promising, there are few three-dimensional measurements methods described in the literature. Objective: The aim of this study was to propose a method for assessing the degree of mandibular anterior dental crowding in the three planes of space, using digital dental models. Methods: Thirty dental casts were selected and scanned by Maestro 3D Dental Scanner and imported by Geomagic Qualify 2013 software. The degree of crowding was calculated by two examiners, based on the Little’s Irregularity Index, by means of the definition of axial, coronal and sagittal planes for each model. Intraexaminer analysis was performed with Dahlberg’s Formula (DF) and Intraclass Correlation Coefficients (ICC), and interexaminer analysis was performed with ICC and paired t-test. Results: The ICC showed an excellent agreement (p < 0.05) for all measurements, except for the intraexaminer and interexaminer in the Z-axis, in which it was found a moderate agreement. The DF showed a satisfactory accuracy with all measurements showing less than 1 mm difference. The paired t-test showed statistical difference between the examiners in two measurements, although it was clinical irrelevant. Conclusion: When comparing the three planes of space, the Z-axis showed the greatest variation in landmarks placement; however, overall, the present method seems precise and reproducible.
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spelling doaj.art-2c231f89dd80487d991d9a90199a67812022-12-22T01:52:16ZengDental Press EditoraDental Press Journal of Orthodontics2177-6709223647110.1590/2177-6709.22.3.064-071.oarS2176-94512017000300064Three-dimensional evaluation of mandibular anterior dental crowding in digital dental castsLuciana Quintanilha Pires FernandesLivia Kelly Ferraz NunesLuana Santos AlvesFelipe de Assis Carvalho RibeiroJonas Capelli JúniorABSTRACT Introduction: Digital dental models provide a more accurate and comprehensive assessment of orthodontic cases. Although this technique is quite promising, there are few three-dimensional measurements methods described in the literature. Objective: The aim of this study was to propose a method for assessing the degree of mandibular anterior dental crowding in the three planes of space, using digital dental models. Methods: Thirty dental casts were selected and scanned by Maestro 3D Dental Scanner and imported by Geomagic Qualify 2013 software. The degree of crowding was calculated by two examiners, based on the Little’s Irregularity Index, by means of the definition of axial, coronal and sagittal planes for each model. Intraexaminer analysis was performed with Dahlberg’s Formula (DF) and Intraclass Correlation Coefficients (ICC), and interexaminer analysis was performed with ICC and paired t-test. Results: The ICC showed an excellent agreement (p < 0.05) for all measurements, except for the intraexaminer and interexaminer in the Z-axis, in which it was found a moderate agreement. The DF showed a satisfactory accuracy with all measurements showing less than 1 mm difference. The paired t-test showed statistical difference between the examiners in two measurements, although it was clinical irrelevant. Conclusion: When comparing the three planes of space, the Z-axis showed the greatest variation in landmarks placement; however, overall, the present method seems precise and reproducible.http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S2176-94512017000300064&lng=en&tlng=enOrtodontiaMá oclusãoDiagnóstico.
spellingShingle Luciana Quintanilha Pires Fernandes
Livia Kelly Ferraz Nunes
Luana Santos Alves
Felipe de Assis Carvalho Ribeiro
Jonas Capelli Júnior
Three-dimensional evaluation of mandibular anterior dental crowding in digital dental casts
Dental Press Journal of Orthodontics
Ortodontia
Má oclusão
Diagnóstico.
title Three-dimensional evaluation of mandibular anterior dental crowding in digital dental casts
title_full Three-dimensional evaluation of mandibular anterior dental crowding in digital dental casts
title_fullStr Three-dimensional evaluation of mandibular anterior dental crowding in digital dental casts
title_full_unstemmed Three-dimensional evaluation of mandibular anterior dental crowding in digital dental casts
title_short Three-dimensional evaluation of mandibular anterior dental crowding in digital dental casts
title_sort three dimensional evaluation of mandibular anterior dental crowding in digital dental casts
topic Ortodontia
Má oclusão
Diagnóstico.
url http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S2176-94512017000300064&lng=en&tlng=en
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