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First molar health status in different craniofacial relationships
1Department of Orthodontics, Faculty of Dentistry, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dentistry
|July 28, 2016
Summary
Adolescent sex and vertical growth patterns, not anteroposterior craniofacial relationships, significantly predict permanent first molar health. This finding highlights key factors influencing molar integrity in young individuals.
Area of Science:
- Dentistry
- Orthodontics
- Pediatric Dentistry
Background:
- The health of permanent first molars is crucial for overall oral health in adolescents.
- Understanding factors influencing molar health can inform preventive strategies.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the association between the health status of permanent first molars and various craniofacial relationships in adolescents.
Main Methods:
- A retrospective study analyzed records of 210 adolescents aged 11-15 years.
- Assessed variables included sex, skeletal relationships, vertical growth patterns, malocclusion, overjet, overbite, and permanent first molar health.
- Statistical analyses included Chi-square, Mann-Whitney U, Kruskal-Wallis tests, and Pearson's correlation coefficient.
Main Results:
- Significant differences in permanent first molar health were observed concerning sex (P=0.034), vertical growth pattern (P=0.01), and overbite (P=0.047).
- Strong correlations were found between molar health and sex (P=0.036) and vertical growth pattern (P=0.004).
- No significant association was found between molar health and anteroposterior craniofacial relationships (P>0.05).
Conclusions:
- Sex differences and vertical growth patterns are potential predictors of permanent first molar health status.
- Anteroposterior craniofacial relationships were not significantly associated with the health of permanent first molars.
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