Applicability of Bolton's Analysis: A Study on Jaipur Population
Mridula Trehan1, Sonahita Agarwal2, Sunil Sharma3
1Professor and Head, Department of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics, Mahatma Gandhi Dental College and Hospital, Jaipur, Rajasthan, India,
International Journal of Clinical Pediatric Dentistry
|September 11, 2014
Summary
Bolton
Area of Science:
- Dentistry
- Orthodontics
- Anthropometry
Background:
- Accurate tooth size analysis is crucial for successful orthodontic treatment planning.
- Bolton's analysis is a widely used method for assessing tooth-to-tooth proportionality.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the applicability of Bolton's analysis in the Jaipur population.
- To compare Bolton's anterior and overall ratios between males and females in this demographic.
Main Methods:
- Study models of 100 orthodontic patients (50 males, 50 females) from Jaipur were analyzed.
- Mesiodistal tooth widths were measured to calculate anterior and overall Bolton ratios.
- Statistical analysis was performed to compare ratios between sexes and against established standards.
Main Results:
- No significant differences were found in Bolton's anterior and overall ratios between males and females in the Jaipur population.
- The calculated ratios for the study sample were comparable to the established Bolton's standards.
Conclusions:
- Bolton's analysis is applicable to the Jaipur population, regardless of sex.
- The findings suggest that Bolton's standards can be reliably used for orthodontic treatment planning in this ethnic group.
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