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Mandibular asymmetry in different occlusion patterns.

Omer Said Sezgin1, Peruze Celenk, Selim Arici

  • 1Department of Oral Diagnosis and Radiology, Ondokuz Mayis University, Samsun, Turkey.

The Angle Orthodontist
|August 10, 2007
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Class II division 1 malocclusion significantly impacts condylar asymmetry in young individuals compared to other occlusion types. This finding highlights the influence of specific malocclusions on facial development.

Area of Science:

  • Orthodontics and Dental Anthropology
  • Craniofacial Development
  • Radiographic Analysis

Background:

  • Mandibular asymmetry is a common concern in orthodontics.
  • Occlusion patterns can influence facial skeletal development.
  • Understanding these relationships is crucial for diagnosis and treatment planning.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the impact of various occlusion types on mandibular asymmetry in adolescents.
  • To identify specific malocclusions associated with increased condylar asymmetry.

Main Methods:

  • Panoramic radiographs of 189 adolescents (ages 11-15) were analyzed.
  • Subjects were classified into five occlusion groups: Angle Class I, Class II division 1, Class II division 2, Class III, and normal occlusion.

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  • Statistical analysis (Kruskal-Wallis and Mann-Whitney U-tests) was used to compare asymmetry indices.

    • Main Results:

    • Occlusion type significantly affected condylar asymmetry.
    • Class II division 1 malocclusion showed significantly different condylar asymmetry compared to Class II division 2, Class III, and normal occlusions.
    • Normal occlusion differed significantly from Class II division 1 and Class I malocclusions.

    Conclusions:

    • Class II division 1 malocclusion is a significant factor contributing to condylar asymmetry.
    • The degree of condylar asymmetry in Class II division 1 malocclusion was comparable to Class I malocclusion.
    • These findings underscore the importance of occlusion in craniofacial asymmetry.