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Tooth agenesis: dento-skeletal characteristics in subjects with orthodontic treatment need
G Laganà1, C C Lombardi, L Franchi
1University of Rome Tor Vergata, Specialty School in Orthodontics. giuseppinalagana@ libero.it
Aim:
The aim of this study was to analyse skeletal, dental and arch morphology in a group of subjects with dental agenesis and to compare it with a control group.
Study Design:
2 groups of subjects were selected: an experimental group (84 patients) with tooth agenesis and a control group (84 subjects) without tooth agenesis.
Materials And Methods:
Skeletal, dental, morphological and aesthetic parameters were studied using lateral and posteroanterior cephalograms and dental casts.
Results:
Transversal and sagittal measurements showed a significant decrease in maxillary size associated with tooth agenesis in the agenesis group. No changes were observed in mandibular size.
Conclusion:
Orthodontists should consider that patients with agenesis present altered craniofacial dimensions.
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