Saudi Journal of Oral and Dental Research (SJODR)
Volume-4 | Issue-09 | 657-665
Original Research Article
Relationship between Vertical Facial Pattern and Dental Arch Forms in Skeletal Class II Malocclusion
Ankur Sharma, Aseem Sharma, Apurva Vaidya, Ambuj Chandana, Nandita Sood, Mayank Mukhi
Published : Sept. 30, 2019
Abstract
Introduction: The purpose of this study was to investigate the relationship between vertical facial pattern and dental arch forms in class II skeletal malocclusion. Materials and Methods: The study comprised of 60 pretreatment (lateral cephalogram, dental cast and photographs) aged between 11-38 years full permanent dentition without agenesis and/or tooth loss except third molar. The evaluation of the dental arch form was performed using a computer analysis (AutoCad). Results: Assessment of interexaminar reliability analysis was performed using Kappa statistic. Pearson correlation was used to analyze the dental arch form and facial vertical dimensions. Conclusion: As the form of dental arches is associated with the vertical growth patterns, it would be desirable to use individualized arches for each patient.