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Kiran Kumar Dodda1, Singamsetty E R V Prasad1, Ravi Krishna Kanuru1
1Department of Orthodontics, Drs Sudha and Nageswara Rao Siddhartha Institute of Dental Sciences, Chinaoutapally, Andhra Pradesh, India.
Journal of International Society of Preventive & Community Dentistry
|January 14, 2016
Summary
Angle
Area of Science:
- Orthodontics and Dental Anthropology
- Investigating craniofacial morphology and malocclusion patterns.
Background:
- Understanding malocclusion is crucial for diagnosis, treatment planning, and prognosis.
- Angle's Class II division 2 malocclusion is a rare condition with poorly defined skeletal and dental characteristics.
Purpose of the Study:
- To delineate the distinctive skeletal and dental features of Angle's Class II division 2 malocclusion.
Main Methods:
- Analysis of 612 pre-treatment records (study models and cephalograms) from patients aged 14-25.
- Cephalometric analysis using Kodak software and arch width measurement with digital calipers.
Main Results:
- Significant differences observed in vertical skeletal measurements and certain dental variables via cephalometry.
- Maxillary transverse dimensions showed significant discrimination between Class II division 1 and division 2 groups on study models.
Conclusions:
- Angle's Class II division 2 malocclusion is characterized by a horizontal growth pattern, reduced lower facial height, palatal inclination of upper incisors, and increased maxillary arch width.
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