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Predictive Factors Affecting the Maxillary Alveolar Bone Thickness: A Cone-Beam Computed Tomography Study
1Orthodontic Department, Faculty of Dentistry, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dentistry
|September 28, 2020
Summary
Anterior maxillary alveolar bone thickness is associated with incisor inclination, incisive canal width, patient age, and sex. These factors are crucial considerations for orthodontic tooth movement planning.
Area of Science:
- Dentistry
- Orthodontics
- Radiology
Background:
- Maxillary alveolar bone thickness is critical for orthodontic tooth movement.
- Understanding anatomical variations is essential for predictable outcomes.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the correlation between anterior maxillary alveolar bone thickness (AMABT) and central incisor inclination.
- To assess the relationship between AMABT and incisive canal (IC) width.
- To analyze how age and sex influence AMABT.
Main Methods:
- Cross-sectional study using 135 cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) records.
- Measured AMABT at alveolar crest, mid-root, and apex.
- Analyzed incisor to palatal plane (Inc/PP) angle and IC width.
Main Results:
- Incisor inclination and IC width significantly affected AMABT at multiple levels.
- Age significantly influenced AMABT across all measured levels.
- Males exhibited significantly greater AMABT than females at all levels.
Conclusions:
- AMABT is significantly associated with incisor inclination, IC width, age, and sex.
- These findings provide valuable insights for orthodontic treatment planning.
- Consideration of these factors can optimize orthodontic outcomes.
