Orthodontics KU Leuven

Beschik jij over sterke coördinerende skills en werk je graag samen in een divers team - en dit in een boeiende context, dan ben jij misschien wel de departementaal manager die wij zoeken!

If you have strong coordinating skills and enjoy working in a diverse team - and this in an exciting context, then you might be the departmental manager we are looking for!

Manager Departement Mondgezondheidswetenschappen Een job voor iemand met people management skills en zin in een coördinerende rol in een boeiende context.

This year, from September 21 to 23, the Continental European Division (CED IADR) Congress took place in Rhodes, Greece.
About 800 participants were present at this multi-disciplinary research congress and many symposia resulted in a varied program. The networking activities during the evenings were well-chosen and organized.

The researchers from our orthodontic research group had the opportunity to attend and present their research, Dr. Chen Zong and Dr. Amit Rajbhoj had the chance to chair the orthodontic session.

The the CED-IADR Robert Frank - Senior Basic Research Award competition, The Post-Doc researcher Dr. Chen Zong won the 1st prize and Doctoral student Zuodong Zhao won the 2nd prize. They were both selected as the representatives of the Continental European Division for attending the IADR Hatton Award which will be held in New Orleans, USA 2024.

This is the first time that Ortho Leuven brought this great honor back!

Congratulations !!

The article “Are palatal rugae reliable markers for 3D superimposition and forensic human identification after palatal expansion? A systematic review” of our research group was newly published in Forensic Science International.

Congratulations to Marco Farronato, Dr. Giacomo Begnoni, Laura De Boodt, Prof. Dr. Patrick Thevissen and Prof. Dr. Guy Willems and Prof. Dr. Maria Cadenas de Llano.

This review collected the current evidence regarding whether orthodontic palatal expansion could affect the stability of the palatal rugae and gave preliminary guidelines. The review concluded that the morphology of the palatal rugae can be modified by palatal expansion techniques, especially by rapid maxillary expansion. The first rugae is the most stable along with the points close to the palatal midline, which should be used as a reference both for manual or semi-automatic superimpositions. Human identification and serial superimpositions based on palatal rugae should not be carried immediately post expansion and be taken in consideration with caution in patients who underwent prior palatal expansion.

(For more details, please visit https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0379073823002645)

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Are palatal rugae reliable markers for 3D superimposition and forensic human identification after palatal expansion? A systematic review Palatal rugae are periodic structures situated in the palatal mucosa, often used as landmarks for human identification and superimposition of digital …

Very pleased to announce that Drs. Zuodong Zhao from our Orthodontics Research Group has received the 2022 IOF Young Researcher Grants Award.

This is an orthodontic funding program established by the International Orthodontics Foundation (IOF) in its inaugural year, which emphasizes the advancement of clinical transformation in orthodontics. 16 finalists have been selected to receive the first IOF Research Grants from 64 applications, originating from 10 countries across Asia, North America, Europe, and South America.

The awarded project is led by Zuodong Zhao with Dr. Chen Zong as a project member. This project is under the promotership of Prof. Maria Cadenas de Llano Perula, Prof. Mariano Simón Pedano (Biomat research group, KU Leuven) and Prof. Catia Attanasio (Laboratory of Gene Regulation and Disease, KU Leuven)

Congratulations to all the members!
Congratulations to Orthodontics Research Group!

For the IOF research grant information, Please check here: https://www.iofglobal.org/

On the 5th of October, Professor Michel Le Gall will hold a lecture titled "Orthodontic Treatment: A Different Perspective".
He will comment on the GET philosophy, management of anterior agenesis, periodontal limits in expansion movements and a new paradigm concerning early interceptive surgery.

register via: www.pavthkleuven.be
05/10/2023
📍Thermotechnisch Instituut - Aula van de Tweede
Hootdwet

This lecture will be given in English

Recently our department published an article in the European Journal of Orthodontics entitled "Risk factors for gingival recessions after orthodontic treatment: a systematic review" (IF=2.6) This article systematically reviewed the available evidence concerning the risk factors for gingival recessions after orthodontic treatment.

Congratulations to Prof. Dr. Maria Cadenas de Llano Perula, Dr. Ana B. Castro, Dr. Margaux Danneels, Dr. Alix Schelfhout, Prof. Dr. Wim Teughels and Prof. Dr. Guy Willems

For more details, please visit: https://doi.org/10.1093/ejo/cjad026

Risk factors for gingival recessions after orthodontic treatment: a systematic review SummaryBackground/objectives. To systematically review the available evidence concerning the risk factors for gingival recessions (GR) after orthodontic treatme

We are very pleased to announce the article “Relation between Maximum Oral Muscle Pressure and Dentoalveolar Characteristics in Patients with Cleft Lip and/or Palate: A Prospective Comparative Study” by our research group was newly published in the Journal of Clinical Medicine (IF=3.9).

Congratulations to Lisa van Geneugden, Anna Verdonck, Prof. Dr. Guy Willems, Prof. Dr. Greet Hens and Prof. Dr. Maria Cadenas de Llano,

This study Patients with cleft lip and/or palate did not present reduced maximum oral muscle pressure compared with patients without this condition. An imbalance favoring the tongue (the tongue pressure is greater than the lip pressure) was found in both patients with and without clefts. Patients with CP and UCLP with a larger transversal maxillary width presented systematically higher imbalance scores (favoring the tongue) than those with narrow maxillae. Therefore, the influence of slow maxillary expansion on maximum oral muscle pressure in cleft patients should not be underestimated. It is important for cleft teams to take these myofunctional aspects into consideration in the treatment of patients with cleft lip and/or palate, especially regarding orthodontic treatment planning.

(For more details, please visit: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/12/14/4598)

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We are happy to share that our review on the applications of for periodontal tissue regeneration has been published in Journal of Functional Materials (IF=4.9).

Bioactive nanomaterials have shown great potential for periodontal tissue regeneration and have substantially improved oral health in translational and clinical applications. However, their limitations and side effects still need to be explored and elucidated. This article aims to review the recent advancements in nanomaterials applied for periodontal tissue regeneration and to discuss future research directions in this field, especially focusing on research using nanomaterials to improve oral health.

Congratulations to the contributors: Dr. Chen Zong, Prof. Annelies Bronckaers, Prof. Guy Willems, Prof. Hong He and Prof. Maria Cadenas de Llano Perula

We are very pleased to announce the article “Performance of the Malmgren Index for Assessing Root Resorption on 2D vs. 3D Radiographs: A Pilot Study” by our research group was newly published in the Healthcare.

Congratulations to Hanne Michielsens, Julie Decreus, Dr. Giacomo Begnoni, Prof. Dr. Anna Verdonck, Prof. Dr. Reinhilde Jacobs, Prof. Dr. Guy Willems and Prof. Dr. Maria Cadenas de Llano-Pérula.

This study compared the performance of the Malmgren index on 2D and 3D radiographs. results showed the original Malmgren index is not suited for 3D images, especially axial, where using dichotomized values (resorption yes/no) leads to overestimation of RR. A low-dose CBCT of the upper incisors could detect RR with high diagnostic accuracy in the early stages of orthodontic treatment, especially in patients with dental trauma or familial RR history.

(For more details, please visit: https://www.mdpi.com/2227-9032/11/13/1860)

On 21st June 2023, Dr. Amit Rajbhoj successfully defended his Doctoral thesis.

The event took place in the auditorium Wolfspoort, House of Bethlehem, under the great interest of family, friends and colleagues.

The jury was chaired by Prof. Dominique Declerck (KUL) and was composed by Prof. Edwin Ongkosuwito(Radboud University), Prof. María Orellana(Université Libre de Bruxelles), Prof. Anna Verdonck(KUL) and Prof. Patrick Thevissen(KUL).

Congratulations, Dr. Rajbhoj!

Congratulations, to the promotors: Prof. Maria Cadenas de Llano and co-promoters Prof. Guy Willems!

Congratulations to Orthodontics Research Group- Department of Oral Health Sciences.

t’s so pleased to announce that our 4th-year orthodontics resident Julie Decreus won a prize for “Best Scientific Poster” at the 98th EOS (European Orthodontic Society) Congress 2023 held in Oslo, Norway!

Last year, Julie Decreus won the prize of "Best Clinical Poster” at the EOS congress in Limassol, Cyprus. It’s her second time winning the poster prize!

Congratulations to Julie Decreus and the promoters!

Between 11th June and 15th June 2023, the 98th EOS (European Orthodontic Society) Congress 2023 was held in Oslo, Norway.

This year our 4th-year orthodontics resident Kaat Doucet was selected to present her research work at the congress.

Congratulations to Kaat Doucet and the promoters!

We are very pleased to announce the article “Early prevention of maxillary canine impaction: a randomized clinical trial.” by our research group was newly published in the European Journal of Orthodontics.

Congratulations to Prof. Dr. Guy Willems, Charlotte Butaye, Margot Raes, Dr. Chen Zong, Dr. Giacomo Begnoni, and Prof. Dr. Maria Cadenas de Llano.

This study investigated the effect of three interceptive measures (1) slow maxillary expansion (SME) with removable plates, (2) extraction of both upper deciduous canines (DC) and (3) no intervention on maxillary canine position in patients with early mixed dentition and lack of upper arch space. Results showed that early SME improves the canine sector and reduces the need for major orthodontic intervention in the long term. Taking a first panoramic radiograph in EMD allows timely intervention in case of maxillary canine impaction.

(For more details, please visit: https://academic.oup.com/ejo/advance-article/doi/10.1093/ejo/cjad014/7189663?login=true)

On 9th June 2023, Dr. Chen Zong defended his Doctoral thesis with success.

The event took place in the auditorium Wolfspoort, House of Bethlehem, under the great interest of family, friends and colleagues.

The jury was chaired by Prof. B. Van Meerbeek (KUL) and was composed by Prof. Y. Ren (University of Groningen), Prof. I. Lambrichts (UHasselt), Prof. K. Van Landuyt (KUL) and Prof. P. Tylzanowski (KUL).

Congratulations, Dr. Zong!

Congratulations, to the promotors: Prof. M. Cadenas de Llano Pérula, and co-promoters Prof. G. Willems and Prof. A. Bronckaers!

It is exciting to share the recent publication of our research group in Advanced Healthcare Materials (IF=11.1).

This study provides critical insight into the role of PDLSCs in bone homeostasis and proposes an innovative AuNCs-based strategy for stem cell therapy in bone regeneration, which might open a new door for addressing the challenge of alveolar bone loss in dentistry.

Congratulations to Dr. Zong, Prof. Dr. Maria Cadenas de Llano, Prof. Dr. Guy Willems and Prof. Dr. Annelies Bronckaers, Dr. Wannes Van Holm, Dr. Zuodong Zhao , Dr. Cokic Stevan, Dr. Merve Kübra Aktan, Prof. Dr. Ana B. Castro, Prof. Dr. Annabel Braem, and Prof. Dr. Bart Van Meerbeek.

Please check out the link below if you want to learn more: https://lnkd.in/ekNbdZU6



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Biomimetic Periodontal Ligament Transplantation Activated by Gold Nanoparticles Protects Alveolar Bone Gold nanoparticles (AuNPs) are synthesized as AuNP-poly-l-lysine hydrobromide-rhodamine B isothiocyanate nanocomplexes and are used as a pretreatment for human periodontal ligament stem cells (hPDLSC...

The article “Third molar position after completion of orthodontic treatment: a prospective follow-up” of our research group was newly published in the Dentomaxillofacial Radiology.

Congratulations to Charlotte Butaye, Annelie Miclotte, Dr. Giacomo Begnoni, Zuodong Zhao, Chen Zong and Prof. Dr. Guy Willems, Prof. Dr. Anna Verdonck, Prof. Dr. Reinhilde Jacobs, Prof. Dr. Maria Cadenas de Llano.

This article analyzed the changes in the third molar position after completion of 2 different types of orthodontic treatment: non-extraction treatment with cervical headgear vs without cervical headgear and first or second premolar extractions compared to a non-extraction group. Our research group found out that the use of cervical headgear increased upper third molar uprighting 3 years after debonding, while little changes in third molar position were found after orthodontic treatment with extractions. However, 2nd premolar extractions led to larger retromolar spaces and better third molar angulation in the long term.
(For more details, please visit: https://lnkd.in/g8QNKV88)



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We are very pleased to announce our latest article “Long-term effects of orthodontic interceptive expansion treatment” published in the Journal of Orofacial Orthopedics / Fortschritte der Kieferorthopädie.

As is known that interceptive orthodontic treatment is a good way to prevent the development of malocclusion and to correct occlusal discrepancies. However, the skeletal and long-term effects of these interventions, scientific evidence is still lacking. This retrospective cohort study was to evaluate the long-term effects of interceptive treatment with a removable expansion plate in the early mixed dentition phase. We discovered that a removable expansion plate is a treatment option for successfully and steadily correcting crossbites and increasing intermolar width in patients who are sent to orthodontists throughout the mixed dentition phase. (For more details, please visit: https://lnkd.in/eXtfnNMW )

Thanks to the authors who contributed to this work, and congratulations to Anne-Sophie Van de Velde, Laura De Boodt, Prof. Dr. Maria Cadenas de Llano and Prof. Dr. Guy Willems, and also to Annouschka Laenen.



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In response to the devastating earthquake in and , the CED-IADR Board has decided to support 2 young researchers in Turkey with a special 2023 CED-IADR Visiting Scholar Grant.

Our research group is on the list of hosting labs.

For CED-IADR Visiting Scholar Grant information, please check here @https://lnkd.in/e2aTfab9
Application deadline is August 15, 2023. Please send all necessary documents to [email protected].

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Recently our department published an article in Clinical Oral Investigation. In this study efforts were made to investigate the effect of age and diet consistency on the maximum perioral muscle pressure in orthodontically treated and untreated subjects with normal occlusion. This was followed by finding whether there is a muscle imbalance between the anterior tongue and lip pressure in the same subjects. Finally, the age and sex-specific 3D facial morphology of orthodontically treated and untreated individuals with normal occlusion were compared using the non-rigid registration technique.

On the 2nd of March, Master of Master students of the department of Orthodontics had their master thesis defense in the beautiful setting of the Faculty club in Groot Begijnhof.

Congratulations L. Van Geneugden, K. Doucet, H Michielsens, L. De Boodt and J. Decreus!
Congratulations to the promotors: Prof. G. Willems, Prof. M. Cadenas, Prof. A. Verdonck and Dr. G. Begnoni!

Prof. Martin Conchita, from the department of orthodontics and Research Methodology at the Universidad Complutense of Madrid (UCM) was invited as the external jury for the defense. Prof. Conchita also gave a lecture for OrthoLeuven regarding periodontitis and orthodontics. It was a very interesting topic!

We are proud to present our next day course “Orthodontic Mini -Implants”, which will be given by Kathrin Becker. She obtained her degree in dentistry at the University of Gottingen . She also obtained a Bachelor and Master of Science degree in Applied Computer Science at the University of Gottingen, her master’s degree was awarded with distinction. She received her Doctorate (magna cm laude) by the University of Dusseldorf (2014).

Inscriptions are now open: https://med.kuleuven.be/nl/studeren/opleidingen/levenslangleren/tandheelkunde/aanbod/orthodontic-mini-implants

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A delegation of students and professors from the Faculty of Dentistry of Mahidol University visited the Department of Oral Health Sciences the past two weeks. Our Departments signed an agreement to cooperate more closely. It was a pleasure to see our colleagues Prof. Pong Pongprueksa, former KU Leuven Researcher and Pendithee Chai

https://gbiomed.kuleuven.be/english/research/50000644/news/SigningMOUMahidolUniversityKULeuven

On the past 22nd of September, Prof. Stjepan Spajl and Martina Žigante, from the Department of Orthodontics of the University of Rjeka, Croatia, gave a lecture for OrthoLeuven regarding Skeletal malocclusions and orthognatic surgery. It was a very interesting course and we hope to welcome them again soon!

Take a look to our next course in the link below!

https://med.kuleuven.be/nl/studeren/opleidingen/levenslangleren/tandheelkunde/aanbod/orthodontic-mini-implants

Our Research Group attended the Scientific Congress of PER-IADR, which took place on the 15-16th of September in Marseille, France.
Our senior PhD students Chen Zong and Amit Rajbhoj had the chance to present their work. It was a very nice opportunity to get inspired with the latest research and meet friends and colleagues.

We’ll meet at next year’s CED-IADR in Rhodos, Greece!

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