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Correlation between arch form and facial form: A cross sectional study.
Sanjna Nayar1, Aruna1, Santhosh1
1Department of Prosthodontics, Sree Balaji Dental College and Hospital, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.
Journal of Pharmacy & Bioallied Sciences
|May 28, 2015
Summary
Dental arch form significantly correlates with facial types. Squarish arches are common in leptoprosophic faces, while ovoid arches appear in mesoprosophic faces, guiding prosthetic and orthodontic treatments.
Area of Science:
- Dentistry
- Orthodontics
- Facial Morphology
Background:
- Tooth position is influenced by dental arch form.
- Prosthetic and orthodontic treatments require consideration of functional and esthetic patient needs.
- Understanding the relationship between facial and dental arch forms is crucial for treatment planning.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the statistical correlation between dental arch form and facial form.
- To provide insights for esthetic and functional dental restorations.
Main Methods:
- Analysis of arch form and facial form in 40 individuals aged 20-25.
- Statistical evaluation to determine correlations between facial types (leptoprosophic, mesoprosophic) and arch shapes (squarish, ovoid).
Main Results:
- A significant association was observed between facial morphology and dental arch form.
- 63.63% of leptoprosophic individuals exhibited a squarish arch form.
- 54.6% of mesoprosophic individuals presented with an ovoid arch form.
Conclusions:
- The study confirms a correlation between facial form and dental arch shape.
- Findings can aid clinicians in selecting appropriate arch forms for prosthetic and orthodontic treatments.
- Esthetic and functional outcomes in dentistry can be enhanced by considering facial and dental arch correlations.
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