Does maxillary sinus proximity affect molar root resorption during distalization using Invisalign? a CBCT study

Abstract Background This study aimed to assess the correlation between maxillary sinus proximity to root apices of maxillary molars and root resorption during molar distalization using clear aligner therapy (CAT). Materials and methods Thirty-eight cone beam computed tomography scans (CBCTs) obtaine...

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Main Authors: Dina Elfouly, Nadia M. El-Harouni, Hanan A. Ismail, Tarek El-Bialy, Ahmed Ghoneima
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Language:English
Published: BMC 2023-11-01
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12903-023-03672-x
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author Dina Elfouly
Nadia M. El-Harouni
Hanan A. Ismail
Tarek El-Bialy
Ahmed Ghoneima
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Nadia M. El-Harouni
Hanan A. Ismail
Tarek El-Bialy
Ahmed Ghoneima
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description Abstract Background This study aimed to assess the correlation between maxillary sinus proximity to root apices of maxillary molars and root resorption during molar distalization using clear aligner therapy (CAT). Materials and methods Thirty-eight cone beam computed tomography scans (CBCTs) obtained pre- (T0) and post-treatment (T1) from 19 adult patients (36.68 ± 13.50 years), who underwent maxillary molar distalization using Invisalign® aligners (Align Technology, Inc., San José, CA, USA) with a minimum of 2 mm distalization, were evaluated in this study At least 22 h of aligner wear per day was a main inclusion criterion. Sinus proximity and changes in root lengths were measured for 61 molars (183 roots). Spearman coefficient analysis was used for assessing correlation between sinus proximity and root resorption. The level of significance was set at p ≤ 0.05. The reproducibility of measurements was assessed by intraclass correlation coefficient (ICC). Results Spearman coefficient revealed no significant correlation between sinus proximity and molar root resorption for mesiobuccal, distobuccal or palatal roots (p = 0.558, p = 0.334, p = 0.931, respectively). Conclusion There was no correlation between maxillary sinus proximity to root apices of maxillary molars and root resorption.
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spelling doaj.art-3a3ef01c35e84427b980d11b2200531d2023-11-26T14:25:04ZengBMCBMC Oral Health1472-68312023-11-012311710.1186/s12903-023-03672-xDoes maxillary sinus proximity affect molar root resorption during distalization using Invisalign? a CBCT studyDina Elfouly0Nadia M. El-Harouni1Hanan A. Ismail2Tarek El-Bialy3Ahmed Ghoneima4Department of Orthodontics, Faculty of Dentistry, Alexandria UniversityDepartment of Orthodontics, Faculty of Dentistry, Alexandria UniversityDepartment of Orthodontics, Faculty of Dentistry, Alexandria UniversityFaculty of Medicine and Dentistry, University of AlbertaHamdan Bin Mohammed College of Dental Medicine, Mohammed Bin Rashid University of Medicine and Health SciencesAbstract Background This study aimed to assess the correlation between maxillary sinus proximity to root apices of maxillary molars and root resorption during molar distalization using clear aligner therapy (CAT). Materials and methods Thirty-eight cone beam computed tomography scans (CBCTs) obtained pre- (T0) and post-treatment (T1) from 19 adult patients (36.68 ± 13.50 years), who underwent maxillary molar distalization using Invisalign® aligners (Align Technology, Inc., San José, CA, USA) with a minimum of 2 mm distalization, were evaluated in this study At least 22 h of aligner wear per day was a main inclusion criterion. Sinus proximity and changes in root lengths were measured for 61 molars (183 roots). Spearman coefficient analysis was used for assessing correlation between sinus proximity and root resorption. The level of significance was set at p ≤ 0.05. The reproducibility of measurements was assessed by intraclass correlation coefficient (ICC). Results Spearman coefficient revealed no significant correlation between sinus proximity and molar root resorption for mesiobuccal, distobuccal or palatal roots (p = 0.558, p = 0.334, p = 0.931, respectively). Conclusion There was no correlation between maxillary sinus proximity to root apices of maxillary molars and root resorption.https://doi.org/10.1186/s12903-023-03672-xMaxillary sinus proximityDistalizationClear alignerRoot resorption
spellingShingle Dina Elfouly
Nadia M. El-Harouni
Hanan A. Ismail
Tarek El-Bialy
Ahmed Ghoneima
Does maxillary sinus proximity affect molar root resorption during distalization using Invisalign? a CBCT study
BMC Oral Health
Maxillary sinus proximity
Distalization
Clear aligner
Root resorption
title Does maxillary sinus proximity affect molar root resorption during distalization using Invisalign? a CBCT study
title_full Does maxillary sinus proximity affect molar root resorption during distalization using Invisalign? a CBCT study
title_fullStr Does maxillary sinus proximity affect molar root resorption during distalization using Invisalign? a CBCT study
title_full_unstemmed Does maxillary sinus proximity affect molar root resorption during distalization using Invisalign? a CBCT study
title_short Does maxillary sinus proximity affect molar root resorption during distalization using Invisalign? a CBCT study
title_sort does maxillary sinus proximity affect molar root resorption during distalization using invisalign a cbct study
topic Maxillary sinus proximity
Distalization
Clear aligner
Root resorption
url https://doi.org/10.1186/s12903-023-03672-x
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