Among the osteotomies performed in orthognathic surgery, the sagittal osteotomy of the mandibular ramus (SOMR) is the most common, allowing a great range of movements and stable internal fixation (SIF), therefore eliminating the need of maxillomandibular block in the postoperative period. OBJECTIVES: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the biomechanical resistance of three national systems used for SIF in SOMR in sheep mandibles. MATERIAL AND METHODS: The study was performed in 30 sheep hemi-mandibles randomly divided into 3 experimental groups, each containing 10 hemi-mandibles. The samples were measured to avoid discrepancies and then subjected to SOMR with 5-mm advancement. In group I, 2.0x12 mm screws were used for fixation, inserted in an inverted "L" pattern (inverted "L" group). In group II, fixation was performed with two 2.0x12 mm screws, positioned in a linear pattern and a 4-hole straight miniplate and four 2.0x6.0 mm monocortical screws (hybrid group). In group III, fixation was performed with two 4-hole straight miniplates and eight 2.0x6.0 mm monocortical screws (mini plate group). All materials used for SIF were supplied by Osteosin - SIN. The hemimandibles were subjected to vertical linear load test by Kratos K2000MP mechanical testing unit for loading registration and displacement. RESULTS: All groups showed similar resistance during mechanical test for loading and displacement, with no statistically significant differences between groups according to analysis of variance. CONCLUSION: These results indicate that the three techniques of fixation are equally effective for clinical fixation of SOMR.

Despite the different orthodontic approaches to Class II subdivision malocclusions one has also to consider the skeletal components before undertaking any treatment protocol. Significant involvement of the skeletal structures may require a combined surgical orthodontic treatment, which has remained stable for more than four years, as illustrated in this case report.

A erupção ectópica e a impacção de caninos superiores são problemas bastante comuns na população. A excelência do tratamento ortodôntico traduz-se na correção da oclusão, harmonia do sorriso, saúde periodontal e estabilidade pós-tratamento. Para obtermos tais condições, a manutenção dos caninos é fundamental. Portanto, o objetivo deste estudo foi avaliar radiograficamente a localização de caninos superiores não irrompidos utilizando-se radiografias panorâmicas. Foram selecionadas setenta radiografias panorâmicas de pacientes com impacção uni ou bilateral de caninos, candidatos a tratamento cirúrgico. Para determinação da posição espacial dos caninos superiores não irrompidos foram selecionados métodos descritos na literatura e uma avaliação proposta neste trabalho. A localização de caninos não irrompidos é fundamental para estabelecer o plano de tratamento, auxiliando no acesso cirúrgico e na direção das forças ortodônticas a serem aplicadas no dente impactado. Os pacientes que tiveram suas radiografias utilizadas neste estudo serão tratados pelas disciplinas de Ortodontia e Cirurgia, com exodontia do canino ou exposição cirúrgica para colagem do dispositivo de tracionamento associada ao tratamento ortodôntico corretivo.

Ectopic eruption and the impaction of upper canines are problems quite commonly presented by the population. An excellent orthodontic treatment encompasses occlusal correction, smile harmony, periodontal health and posttreatment stability. Such conditions can be obtained upon the due maintenance of the canines, therefore, the aim of this study is to assess the radiographic localization of non-erupted upper canines using panoramic radiographs. In this study, seventy panoramic radiographs of patients presented with uni or bilateral canine impaction, applying for surgical treatment, were selected. Methods described in the literature and an evaluation proposed in this work were chosen to determine the spatial position for non-erupted upper canines. The localization of non-erupted canines is fundamental to establish the treatment plan, aiding in the surgical access and in the direction of orthodontic forces to be applied on the impacted tooth. The patients whose radiographs were utilized in this study will be treated at the Orthodontics and Surgery Departments, by means of surgeries for canine exodontics or surgical exposure for the bonding of a wire traction device, associated with corrective orthodontic treatment.