The patients with skeletal Class Ⅱ high-angle malocclusion are frequently complicated by idiopathic condylar resorption(ICR),which may lead to temporomandibular joint(TMJ)dysfunction and dentofacial deformities.This article reports the diagnosis and treatment process of a 24-year-old female patient with skeletal Class Ⅱ high-angle malocclusion accompanied by ICR.The patient's chief complaints were anterior open bite and TMJ pain,and was diagnosed with ICR through clinical examination and imaging.After stabilizing condylar resorption with occlusal splint therapy,combined orthodontic-orthognathic treatment was performed.The 42-month follow-up revealed:well-aligned dentition with complete closure of diastemas,significant improvement of protrusive facial profile(ANB angle reduced by 4.2°),complete resolution of TMJ pain and clicking,and establishment of stable Class Ⅰ occlusion.Three-dimensional CT demonstrated satisfactory condylar bone remodeling and normalized joint space.Through multidisciplinary treatment,both occlusal function and facial aesthetics were significantly improved.This case demonstrates that orthodontic-orthognathic treatment should be performed after condylar stabilization in ICR patients,and occlusal splint therapy serves as an effective preoperative intervention.

Objective To investigate the expression levels of LINC02009 and LOC107984895 in peripheral lymphocytes of patients with atrial fibrillation and their clinical significance.Methods A total of 75 hospitalized patients with atrial fibrillation(50 with persistent atrial fibrillation and 25 with paroxysmal atrial fibrillation)from Kunming First People's Hospital between January 2023 and December 2023 were selected as study subjects,along with 50 normal control patients.Real-time quantitative PCR was used to detect the expression levels of LINC02009 and LOC107984895 in peripheral blood leukocytes of patients with atrial fibrillation.Logistic regression analysis was employed to assess the relationship between expression levels and risk factors for atrial fibrillation,and ROC curves were used to predict the diagnostic cut-off values for LINC02009 and LOC107984895 in diagnosing atrial fibrillation.Results There were statistically significant differences in baseline diseases such as hypertension and coronary heart disease,biochemical indicators such as Cr and BNP,and myocardial remodeling indicators such as LAd and LVEF between the AF(paroxysmal atrial fibrillation and persistent atrial fibrillation)group and the Normal group(P＜0.05).The expression levels of LINC02009 and LOC 107984895 in the plasma of the atrial fibrillation group were significantly higher than those in the control group(P＜0.05)and were negatively correlated with LVEF(P＜0.05).The areas under the curve(AUC)of LINC02009 and LOC 107984895 in predicting atrial fibrillation were 0.967(95％CI:0.938～0.995)and 0.900(95％CI:0.838～0.963),respectively.The optimal cut-off values were 1.985 and 0.915,with sensitivities of 88％and 76％,respectively,and specificities of 94％and 90％,respectively.Conclusion LINC02009 and LOC 107984895 are independent risk factors for atrial fibrillation and have certain predictive value for the occurrence of atrial fibrillation.

Objective To establish a predictive nomogram model for diabetic peripheral neuropathy(DPN)in elderly diabetic patients.Methods A total of 200 elderly patients with T2DM admitted to our hospital were enrolled in this study from January 2021 to October 2023.All the patients were divided into a simple T2DM group(n=160)and a T2DM combined with DPN(DPN,n=40)group.The general data and biochemical indexes were compared between the two groups.Spearman correlation analysis was used to explore the correlation between clinical indicators and the occurrence of DPN in the elderly.Logistic regression was used to analyze the influencing factors for DPN in the elderly,and a nomogram was constructed.The receiver operating characteristic(ROC)curve was used to evaluate the predictive efficacy of the model.Results The DM duration,DR and HbA1c were higher(P<0.05),while HDL-C was lower in the DPN group than in the T2DM group(P<0.05).Spearman correlation analysis showed that elderly DPN were positively correlated with DR,DM duration and HbA1c(r=0.456,0.565,0.580,P<0.05),and negatively correlated with HDL-C(r=-0.542,P<0.05).Logistic regression analysis showed that DR(OR 1.035,95%CI 1.032～1.040),DM duration(OR 1.070,95%CI 1.045～1.080),HbA1c(OR 1.235,95%CI 1.156～1.280)and HDL-C(OR 0.895,95%CI 0.877～0.950)were both influencing factors for elderly DPN.A nomogram prediction model for elderly DPN was constructed based on DR,DM duration,HbA1c and HDL-C.ROC curve analysis showed that the area under curve of this prediction model was 0.955,with a sensitivity of 92.50%,a specificity of 95.00%,and a cutoff value of 0.251.Conclusions The established predictive diagram model involves four variables,including DR,DM duration,HbA1c and HDL-C,which can assist the clinic to make an early assessment of DPN risk.

Objective To establish a predictive nomogram model for diabetic peripheral neuropathy(DPN)in elderly diabetic patients.Methods A total of 200 elderly patients with T2DM admitted to our hospital were enrolled in this study from January 2021 to October 2023.All the patients were divided into a simple T2DM group(n=160)and a T2DM combined with DPN(DPN,n=40)group.The general data and biochemical indexes were compared between the two groups.Spearman correlation analysis was used to explore the correlation between clinical indicators and the occurrence of DPN in the elderly.Logistic regression was used to analyze the influencing factors for DPN in the elderly,and a nomogram was constructed.The receiver operating characteristic(ROC)curve was used to evaluate the predictive efficacy of the model.Results The DM duration,DR and HbA1c were higher(P<0.05),while HDL-C was lower in the DPN group than in the T2DM group(P<0.05).Spearman correlation analysis showed that elderly DPN were positively correlated with DR,DM duration and HbA1c(r=0.456,0.565,0.580,P<0.05),and negatively correlated with HDL-C(r=-0.542,P<0.05).Logistic regression analysis showed that DR(OR 1.035,95%CI 1.032～1.040),DM duration(OR 1.070,95%CI 1.045～1.080),HbA1c(OR 1.235,95%CI 1.156～1.280)and HDL-C(OR 0.895,95%CI 0.877～0.950)were both influencing factors for elderly DPN.A nomogram prediction model for elderly DPN was constructed based on DR,DM duration,HbA1c and HDL-C.ROC curve analysis showed that the area under curve of this prediction model was 0.955,with a sensitivity of 92.50%,a specificity of 95.00%,and a cutoff value of 0.251.Conclusions The established predictive diagram model involves four variables,including DR,DM duration,HbA1c and HDL-C,which can assist the clinic to make an early assessment of DPN risk.

Objective To explore the effect of different miniscrew placement heights on the distribution of biologi-cal forces produced by clear aligner combined with intramaxillary traction for mandibular molar distalization,to identify the miniscrew location that is conducive to the protection of lower anterior tooth anchorage and to provide a reference that can be used when designing clinical treatments.Methods Mimics,GeomagicStudio 2017,SolidWorks 2016,and Ansys workbench were used to establish finite element analysis models and perform mechanical analysis under the fol-lowing six working conditions:working condition 1 was the control group without miniscrews;working conditions 2 to 5 had miniscrew in the buccal bone cortex between the first and second molars of the lower jaw 10 mm,7 mm,4 mm,and 1 mm from the top of the alveolar crest,respectively;working condition 6 had the miniscrew in the center of the buccal tongue at the anterior edge of the ascending branch of the lower jaw 5 mm above the occlusal plane.Results On the sagittal axis,miniscrew anchorage caused distal displacement of all teeth.Compared to the control group,in the miniscrew group,the displacement of the anterior molars exceeded that of the second molars.On the vertical axis,the result in the control group was similar to backward bending;the results in the miniscrew groups resembled the effect of a lever,lowering the lateral incisors and canines and raising the central incisors and first premolars.On the coronal ax-is,the second premolars and the first molars showed lingual displacement in the control group,and only the premolars and first molars showed lingual displacementin the miniscrew groups.The canines were the teeth that were most strong-ly affected by the change in miniscrew placement height.Conclusion The higher the miniscrew position is,the stron-ger the protective effect on the anterior anchorage.According to the miniscrew placement height,the mandibular arch should be properly narrowed,the central incisors and first premolars should be lowered,and the lateral incisors and ca-nines should be raised when designing clinical treatments.

Objective To explore the effect of different miniscrew placement heights on the distribution of biologi-cal forces produced by clear aligner combined with intramaxillary traction for mandibular molar distalization,to identify the miniscrew location that is conducive to the protection of lower anterior tooth anchorage and to provide a reference that can be used when designing clinical treatments.Methods Mimics,GeomagicStudio 2017,SolidWorks 2016,and Ansys workbench were used to establish finite element analysis models and perform mechanical analysis under the fol-lowing six working conditions:working condition 1 was the control group without miniscrews;working conditions 2 to 5 had miniscrew in the buccal bone cortex between the first and second molars of the lower jaw 10 mm,7 mm,4 mm,and 1 mm from the top of the alveolar crest,respectively;working condition 6 had the miniscrew in the center of the buccal tongue at the anterior edge of the ascending branch of the lower jaw 5 mm above the occlusal plane.Results On the sagittal axis,miniscrew anchorage caused distal displacement of all teeth.Compared to the control group,in the miniscrew group,the displacement of the anterior molars exceeded that of the second molars.On the vertical axis,the result in the control group was similar to backward bending;the results in the miniscrew groups resembled the effect of a lever,lowering the lateral incisors and canines and raising the central incisors and first premolars.On the coronal ax-is,the second premolars and the first molars showed lingual displacement in the control group,and only the premolars and first molars showed lingual displacementin the miniscrew groups.The canines were the teeth that were most strong-ly affected by the change in miniscrew placement height.Conclusion The higher the miniscrew position is,the stron-ger the protective effect on the anterior anchorage.According to the miniscrew placement height,the mandibular arch should be properly narrowed,the central incisors and first premolars should be lowered,and the lateral incisors and ca-nines should be raised when designing clinical treatments.

Objective To explore the effect of different miniscrew placement heights on the distribution of biologi-cal forces produced by clear aligner combined with intramaxillary traction for mandibular molar distalization,to identify the miniscrew location that is conducive to the protection of lower anterior tooth anchorage and to provide a reference that can be used when designing clinical treatments.Methods Mimics,GeomagicStudio 2017,SolidWorks 2016,and Ansys workbench were used to establish finite element analysis models and perform mechanical analysis under the fol-lowing six working conditions:working condition 1 was the control group without miniscrews;working conditions 2 to 5 had miniscrew in the buccal bone cortex between the first and second molars of the lower jaw 10 mm,7 mm,4 mm,and 1 mm from the top of the alveolar crest,respectively;working condition 6 had the miniscrew in the center of the buccal tongue at the anterior edge of the ascending branch of the lower jaw 5 mm above the occlusal plane.Results On the sagittal axis,miniscrew anchorage caused distal displacement of all teeth.Compared to the control group,in the miniscrew group,the displacement of the anterior molars exceeded that of the second molars.On the vertical axis,the result in the control group was similar to backward bending;the results in the miniscrew groups resembled the effect of a lever,lowering the lateral incisors and canines and raising the central incisors and first premolars.On the coronal ax-is,the second premolars and the first molars showed lingual displacement in the control group,and only the premolars and first molars showed lingual displacementin the miniscrew groups.The canines were the teeth that were most strong-ly affected by the change in miniscrew placement height.Conclusion The higher the miniscrew position is,the stron-ger the protective effect on the anterior anchorage.According to the miniscrew placement height,the mandibular arch should be properly narrowed,the central incisors and first premolars should be lowered,and the lateral incisors and ca-nines should be raised when designing clinical treatments.

Objective To explore the effect of different miniscrew placement heights on the distribution of biologi-cal forces produced by clear aligner combined with intramaxillary traction for mandibular molar distalization,to identify the miniscrew location that is conducive to the protection of lower anterior tooth anchorage and to provide a reference that can be used when designing clinical treatments.Methods Mimics,GeomagicStudio 2017,SolidWorks 2016,and Ansys workbench were used to establish finite element analysis models and perform mechanical analysis under the fol-lowing six working conditions:working condition 1 was the control group without miniscrews;working conditions 2 to 5 had miniscrew in the buccal bone cortex between the first and second molars of the lower jaw 10 mm,7 mm,4 mm,and 1 mm from the top of the alveolar crest,respectively;working condition 6 had the miniscrew in the center of the buccal tongue at the anterior edge of the ascending branch of the lower jaw 5 mm above the occlusal plane.Results On the sagittal axis,miniscrew anchorage caused distal displacement of all teeth.Compared to the control group,in the miniscrew group,the displacement of the anterior molars exceeded that of the second molars.On the vertical axis,the result in the control group was similar to backward bending;the results in the miniscrew groups resembled the effect of a lever,lowering the lateral incisors and canines and raising the central incisors and first premolars.On the coronal ax-is,the second premolars and the first molars showed lingual displacement in the control group,and only the premolars and first molars showed lingual displacementin the miniscrew groups.The canines were the teeth that were most strong-ly affected by the change in miniscrew placement height.Conclusion The higher the miniscrew position is,the stron-ger the protective effect on the anterior anchorage.According to the miniscrew placement height,the mandibular arch should be properly narrowed,the central incisors and first premolars should be lowered,and the lateral incisors and ca-nines should be raised when designing clinical treatments.

Objective To explore the effect of different miniscrew placement heights on the distribution of biologi-cal forces produced by clear aligner combined with intramaxillary traction for mandibular molar distalization,to identify the miniscrew location that is conducive to the protection of lower anterior tooth anchorage and to provide a reference that can be used when designing clinical treatments.Methods Mimics,GeomagicStudio 2017,SolidWorks 2016,and Ansys workbench were used to establish finite element analysis models and perform mechanical analysis under the fol-lowing six working conditions:working condition 1 was the control group without miniscrews;working conditions 2 to 5 had miniscrew in the buccal bone cortex between the first and second molars of the lower jaw 10 mm,7 mm,4 mm,and 1 mm from the top of the alveolar crest,respectively;working condition 6 had the miniscrew in the center of the buccal tongue at the anterior edge of the ascending branch of the lower jaw 5 mm above the occlusal plane.Results On the sagittal axis,miniscrew anchorage caused distal displacement of all teeth.Compared to the control group,in the miniscrew group,the displacement of the anterior molars exceeded that of the second molars.On the vertical axis,the result in the control group was similar to backward bending;the results in the miniscrew groups resembled the effect of a lever,lowering the lateral incisors and canines and raising the central incisors and first premolars.On the coronal ax-is,the second premolars and the first molars showed lingual displacement in the control group,and only the premolars and first molars showed lingual displacementin the miniscrew groups.The canines were the teeth that were most strong-ly affected by the change in miniscrew placement height.Conclusion The higher the miniscrew position is,the stron-ger the protective effect on the anterior anchorage.According to the miniscrew placement height,the mandibular arch should be properly narrowed,the central incisors and first premolars should be lowered,and the lateral incisors and ca-nines should be raised when designing clinical treatments.

Objective To explore the effect of different miniscrew placement heights on the distribution of biologi-cal forces produced by clear aligner combined with intramaxillary traction for mandibular molar distalization,to identify the miniscrew location that is conducive to the protection of lower anterior tooth anchorage and to provide a reference that can be used when designing clinical treatments.Methods Mimics,GeomagicStudio 2017,SolidWorks 2016,and Ansys workbench were used to establish finite element analysis models and perform mechanical analysis under the fol-lowing six working conditions:working condition 1 was the control group without miniscrews;working conditions 2 to 5 had miniscrew in the buccal bone cortex between the first and second molars of the lower jaw 10 mm,7 mm,4 mm,and 1 mm from the top of the alveolar crest,respectively;working condition 6 had the miniscrew in the center of the buccal tongue at the anterior edge of the ascending branch of the lower jaw 5 mm above the occlusal plane.Results On the sagittal axis,miniscrew anchorage caused distal displacement of all teeth.Compared to the control group,in the miniscrew group,the displacement of the anterior molars exceeded that of the second molars.On the vertical axis,the result in the control group was similar to backward bending;the results in the miniscrew groups resembled the effect of a lever,lowering the lateral incisors and canines and raising the central incisors and first premolars.On the coronal ax-is,the second premolars and the first molars showed lingual displacement in the control group,and only the premolars and first molars showed lingual displacementin the miniscrew groups.The canines were the teeth that were most strong-ly affected by the change in miniscrew placement height.Conclusion The higher the miniscrew position is,the stron-ger the protective effect on the anterior anchorage.According to the miniscrew placement height,the mandibular arch should be properly narrowed,the central incisors and first premolars should be lowered,and the lateral incisors and ca-nines should be raised when designing clinical treatments.