Positional and dimensional temporomandibular joint osseous changes in patients treated with the forsus fatigue resistant device: a non-randomized clinical trial

<h3 dir="ltr">Objective</h3><p dir="ltr">This study aimed to assess the osseous positional and dimensional changes in the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) of patients with skeletal Class II malocclusion treated with the Forsus Fatigue Resistant Device (FFRD).</p...

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المؤلف الرئيسي: Ramy Abdul-Rahman Ishaq (22928974) (author)
مؤلفون آخرون: Maged S. Alhammadi (14150757) (author), Mona M. Salah Fayed (5567960) (author), Sherif A. Elkordy (22928977) (author), Najah Alhashimi (15235759) (author), Abeer A. Almashraqi (12411222) (author)
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author Ramy Abdul-Rahman Ishaq (22928974)
author2 Maged S. Alhammadi (14150757)
Mona M. Salah Fayed (5567960)
Sherif A. Elkordy (22928977)
Najah Alhashimi (15235759)
Abeer A. Almashraqi (12411222)
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Maged S. Alhammadi (14150757)
Mona M. Salah Fayed (5567960)
Sherif A. Elkordy (22928977)
Najah Alhashimi (15235759)
Abeer A. Almashraqi (12411222)
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dc.creator.none.fl_str_mv Ramy Abdul-Rahman Ishaq (22928974)
Maged S. Alhammadi (14150757)
Mona M. Salah Fayed (5567960)
Sherif A. Elkordy (22928977)
Najah Alhashimi (15235759)
Abeer A. Almashraqi (12411222)
dc.date.none.fl_str_mv 2025-08-18T09:00:00Z
dc.identifier.none.fl_str_mv 10.1007/s00784-025-06474-3
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dc.subject.none.fl_str_mv Biomedical and clinical sciences
Dentistry
CBCT
Class II malocclusion
Fixed functional appliances
Forsus fatigue resistant device
Temporomandibular joint
Growth modification
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description <h3 dir="ltr">Objective</h3><p dir="ltr">This study aimed to assess the osseous positional and dimensional changes in the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) of patients with skeletal Class II malocclusion treated with the Forsus Fatigue Resistant Device (FFRD).</p><h3 dir="ltr">Materials and methods</h3><p dir="ltr">This non-randomized clinical trial included 40 female subjects, aged 11 to 15, with skeletal Class II malocclusion. Participants were divided into a treatment and a control group. After alignment and leveling with fixed orthodontic appliances using 0.019 × 0.025-inch stainless-steel archwires, the FFRD was fitted. The overjet was corrected to achieve an edge-to-edge incisor relationship. Cone Beam Computed Tomography (CBCT) images were taken before (T1) and after (T2) the fixed functional phase. The TMJs were assessed for positional and dimensional osseous changes in the mandibular condyles, glenoid fossae, and joint spaces. Intra- and inter-group comparisons were conducted using paired t-tests and independent t-tests, respectively.</p><h3 dir="ltr">Results</h3><p dir="ltr">The initial measurements of age, cervical stage, anteroposterior and vertical skeletal alignment, and TMJ parameters were similar between the study and control groups. Three participants from the study group were lost to follow-up, resulting in 17 participants completing the trial. In the treatment group, condylar width decreased significantly by 0.52 ± 0.92 mm, in contrast to an increase of 0.17 ± 0.35 mm in the control group (<i>P</i> = 0.010). Moreover, the anterior wall inclination in the treatment group was reduced by 3.13 ± 10.77 degrees, compared to an increase of 2.95 ± 4.1 degrees in the control group (<i>P</i> = 0.003). All other measurements displayed no significant differences between the two groups.</p><h3 dir="ltr">Conclusion</h3><p dir="ltr">In the short term, the FFRD redirected the growth of the articular eminence anteriorly, contrasting with the normal growth pattern of untreated individuals. However, no additional positional or dimensional changes in the TMJ were observed.</p><h3 dir="ltr">Clinical relevance</h3><p dir="ltr">By aligning the jaw and correcting overjet, clinicians can potentially enhance occlusal relationships and contribute to better jaw function. However, it is important to investigate whether this process is associated with any changes in the bony structures of the TMJ. This study underscores the efficacy of the FFRD in reshaping the osseous components of the TMJ, which may lead to improved functional outcomes for patients with skeletal Class II malocclusion.</p><h2 dir="ltr">Other Information</h2><p dir="ltr">Published in: Clinical Oral Investigations<br>License: <a href="https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0" target="_blank">https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0</a><br>See article on publisher's website: <a href="https://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00784-025-06474-3" target="_blank">https://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00784-025-06474-3</a></p>
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spelling Positional and dimensional temporomandibular joint osseous changes in patients treated with the forsus fatigue resistant device: a non-randomized clinical trialRamy Abdul-Rahman Ishaq (22928974)Maged S. Alhammadi (14150757)Mona M. Salah Fayed (5567960)Sherif A. Elkordy (22928977)Najah Alhashimi (15235759)Abeer A. Almashraqi (12411222)Biomedical and clinical sciencesDentistryCBCTClass II malocclusionFixed functional appliancesForsus fatigue resistant deviceTemporomandibular jointGrowth modification<h3 dir="ltr">Objective</h3><p dir="ltr">This study aimed to assess the osseous positional and dimensional changes in the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) of patients with skeletal Class II malocclusion treated with the Forsus Fatigue Resistant Device (FFRD).</p><h3 dir="ltr">Materials and methods</h3><p dir="ltr">This non-randomized clinical trial included 40 female subjects, aged 11 to 15, with skeletal Class II malocclusion. Participants were divided into a treatment and a control group. After alignment and leveling with fixed orthodontic appliances using 0.019 × 0.025-inch stainless-steel archwires, the FFRD was fitted. The overjet was corrected to achieve an edge-to-edge incisor relationship. Cone Beam Computed Tomography (CBCT) images were taken before (T1) and after (T2) the fixed functional phase. The TMJs were assessed for positional and dimensional osseous changes in the mandibular condyles, glenoid fossae, and joint spaces. Intra- and inter-group comparisons were conducted using paired t-tests and independent t-tests, respectively.</p><h3 dir="ltr">Results</h3><p dir="ltr">The initial measurements of age, cervical stage, anteroposterior and vertical skeletal alignment, and TMJ parameters were similar between the study and control groups. Three participants from the study group were lost to follow-up, resulting in 17 participants completing the trial. In the treatment group, condylar width decreased significantly by 0.52 ± 0.92 mm, in contrast to an increase of 0.17 ± 0.35 mm in the control group (<i>P</i> = 0.010). Moreover, the anterior wall inclination in the treatment group was reduced by 3.13 ± 10.77 degrees, compared to an increase of 2.95 ± 4.1 degrees in the control group (<i>P</i> = 0.003). All other measurements displayed no significant differences between the two groups.</p><h3 dir="ltr">Conclusion</h3><p dir="ltr">In the short term, the FFRD redirected the growth of the articular eminence anteriorly, contrasting with the normal growth pattern of untreated individuals. However, no additional positional or dimensional changes in the TMJ were observed.</p><h3 dir="ltr">Clinical relevance</h3><p dir="ltr">By aligning the jaw and correcting overjet, clinicians can potentially enhance occlusal relationships and contribute to better jaw function. However, it is important to investigate whether this process is associated with any changes in the bony structures of the TMJ. This study underscores the efficacy of the FFRD in reshaping the osseous components of the TMJ, which may lead to improved functional outcomes for patients with skeletal Class II malocclusion.</p><h2 dir="ltr">Other Information</h2><p dir="ltr">Published in: Clinical Oral Investigations<br>License: <a href="https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0" target="_blank">https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0</a><br>See article on publisher's website: <a href="https://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00784-025-06474-3" target="_blank">https://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00784-025-06474-3</a></p>2025-08-18T09:00:00ZTextJournal contributioninfo:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersiontextcontribution to journal10.1007/s00784-025-06474-3https://figshare.com/articles/journal_contribution/Positional_and_dimensional_temporomandibular_joint_osseous_changes_in_patients_treated_with_the_forsus_fatigue_resistant_device_a_non-randomized_clinical_trial/30971731CC BY 4.0info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccessoai:figshare.com:article/309717312025-08-18T09:00:00Z
spellingShingle Positional and dimensional temporomandibular joint osseous changes in patients treated with the forsus fatigue resistant device: a non-randomized clinical trial
Ramy Abdul-Rahman Ishaq (22928974)
Biomedical and clinical sciences
Dentistry
CBCT
Class II malocclusion
Fixed functional appliances
Forsus fatigue resistant device
Temporomandibular joint
Growth modification
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title Positional and dimensional temporomandibular joint osseous changes in patients treated with the forsus fatigue resistant device: a non-randomized clinical trial
title_full Positional and dimensional temporomandibular joint osseous changes in patients treated with the forsus fatigue resistant device: a non-randomized clinical trial
title_fullStr Positional and dimensional temporomandibular joint osseous changes in patients treated with the forsus fatigue resistant device: a non-randomized clinical trial
title_full_unstemmed Positional and dimensional temporomandibular joint osseous changes in patients treated with the forsus fatigue resistant device: a non-randomized clinical trial
title_short Positional and dimensional temporomandibular joint osseous changes in patients treated with the forsus fatigue resistant device: a non-randomized clinical trial
title_sort Positional and dimensional temporomandibular joint osseous changes in patients treated with the forsus fatigue resistant device: a non-randomized clinical trial
topic Biomedical and clinical sciences
Dentistry
CBCT
Class II malocclusion
Fixed functional appliances
Forsus fatigue resistant device
Temporomandibular joint
Growth modification