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ArticleJournal of maxillofacial and oral surgery2023

Comparison of Occlusal Digital Analysis Using T-Scan in Orthognathic Surgery with Only Conventional Orthodontic Patients.

R Manikandhan, S Manikandan, Keerthana Ponvel, Ratna Parameswaran, Sathya Shankar

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Article in Journal of maxillofacial and oral surgery, 2023. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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5 authors at 1 institution in 1 country.

R ManikandhanMeenakshi Cleft and Craniofacial Center, Department of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, Meenakshi Ammal Dental College and Hospital, Maduravoyal, Chennai, 600095 India.ORCID 0000-0002-7272-9074
S ManikandanDepartment of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, Meenakshi Ammal Dental College and Hospital, Maduravoyal, Chennai, 600095 India.ORCID 0000-0002-1869-9521
Keerthana PonvelDepartment of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, Meenakshi Ammal Dental College and Hospital, Maduravoyal, Chennai, 600095 India.ORCID 0000-0003-1493-1829
Ratna ParameswaranDepartment of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopaedics, Meenakshi Ammal Dental College and Hospital, Maduravoyal, Chennai, 600095 India.ORCID 0000-0002-0652-4281
Sathya ShankarDepartment of Prosthodontics and Crown & Bridge, Meenakshi Ammal Dental College and Hospital, Maduravoyal, Chennai, 600095 India.ORCID 0000-0002-6317-9971
Meenakshi Ammal Dental College and Hospital · IN

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Aim and Objectives: The aims of this study were to compare the changes in occlusal parameters, TMJ status clinically in patients after the completion of orthognathic surgery, and patients undergoing only orthodontic treatment and with patients having normal occlusion, using T-Scan. Methodology: This Results: The collected data between groups are compared and interpreted. The statistical analysis was performed using STATA/IC version 16.1 statistical software. Intragroup comparison for the study variables occlusion time, disocclusion time and maximum bite force between different time periods (T1, T2, T3) for all the three intervention groups using repeated measures. Hypothesis testing for maximum bite force, occlusion time and disocclusion time in orthognathic group (Group 1) as compared to orthodontic group (Group 2) for three different time periods using repeated measures ANOVA and Bonferroni test showed Conclusion: In conclusion, evaluation of occlusion using T-Scan give us an insight of the discrepancies in occlusion which is useful during pre-operative planning and especially in the post-operative follow-up period during the retention phase. Examination of TMJ in these patients at various intervals is necessary as any minor occlusal disturbances may lead to TMJ disorders.

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Bite forceOcclusionTemporomandibular joint disorderTMJT scan

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PMID37122794
PMCPMC10130267
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