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Published on: February 23, 2024
Evaluation of incisor position and alveolar bone relationship in untreated skeletal Class II malocclusion with
Sunilkumar Nagmode1, Vaishnavi Ingle1, Hrushikesh Aphale1
1Department of orthodontics and orthopedics, SMBT Dental College, Sangamner, Maharashtra, India.
Abstract:
The position and inclination of central incisors significantly affect treatment planning for anterior- posterior tooth movements. Hence, we analyzed 90 lateral cephalograms of untreated Class II malocclusion cases with different growth patterns. Data shows that maxillary incisors tend to occupy the anterior one-third of the alveolus in horizontal growth pattern, while mandibular incisor roots are more inclined and positioned lingually in those with a vertical growth pattern.
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