Impact of force magnitude on effectiveness in cervical headgear therapy: a cephalometric analysis

Author:

Talvitie Tuula H1,Helminen Mika23,Karsila Susanna4,Varho Reeta4,Signorelli Luca5,Pirttiniemi Pertti67,Peltomäki Timo189

Affiliation:

1. Oral and Maxillofacial Unit, Tampere University Hospital, Turku, Finland

2. Research, Development and Innovation Centre, Tampere University Hospital, Turku, Finland

3. Faculty of Social Sciences, Health Sciences, Tampere University Hospital, Turku, Finland

4. Turku Municipal Health Care Services, Dental Teaching Unit, Turku, Finland

5. Clinic for Orthodontics and Pediatric Dentistry, Center for Dental Medicine, University of Zurich, Switzerland

6. Department of Oral Development and Orthodontics, Research Unit of Oral Health Sciences

7. Medical Research Center, Oulu University Hospital, Oulu, Finland

8. Faculty of Medicine and Health Technology, Tampere University

9. Institute of Dentistry, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Eastern Finland, Kuopio, Finland

Abstract

Summary Aim The main aim of this study was to study the impact of different force magnitudes on effectiveness in cervical headgear (CHG) therapy. Materials and methods Forty patients were treated with CHG with light (L; 300 g) or heavy (H; 500 g) force in this controlled clinical trial. Patients were asked to wear CHG for 10 hours/day for 10 months. The inner bow of the CHG was expanded (3–4 mm) and the long outer bow bent (10–20 degree) upward in relation to the inner bow. Adherence to instructions and force magnitude in CHG use was monitored by electronic module (Smartgear, Swissorthodontics, Switzerland). Lateral cephalograms were taken before (T1) and after (T2) the treatment and studied with modified Pancherz analysis using a Planmeca Romexis Ceph module (Planmeca, Finland). Results In both groups, skeletal and dental effects were seen. The only statistically significant difference in cephalometric analysis was the inclination of upper incisors at T1 (P = 0.010) and at T2 (P = 0.011). In both groups, a reduction in Sella-Nasion- point A (SNA) angle was found: L group T1 82.7degree (SD ± 3.6degree), T2 82.0degree (SD ± 3.5 degree) and H group T1 82.6 degree (SD ± 4.7 degree), T2 81.5 degree (SD ± 4.5 degree), but no statistically significant difference between the groups. Children in the L group used CHG statistically significantly more than those in the H group (10.0 ± 1.5 hour, and 8.3 ± 2.1 hour, respectively, P = 0.002). Conclusion Children with lower force CHG seem to adhere better to instructions for CHG use. After 10 months of use, no statistically significant differences were found in dental or skeletal outcome. However, in the H group, the outcome was achieved with less daily hours of use.

Publisher

Oxford University Press (OUP)

Subject

Orthodontics

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