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Alveolar and skeletal dimensions associated with overbite

S H Beckmann1, R B Kuitert, B Prahl-Andersen

  • 1Department of Orthodontics, ACTA, Amsterdam, The Netherlands.

American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics : Official Publication of the American Association of Orthodontists, Its Constituent Societies, and the American Board of Orthodontics
|May 1, 1998
PubMed
Summary

Deeper bites correlate with smaller lower face height and larger jawbone areas. Variations in overbite may relate to jawbone development, impacting facial structure.

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Area of Science:

  • Dentistry
  • Orthodontics
  • Anthropology

Background:

  • Overbite, a key dental occlusion measurement, influences facial aesthetics and function.
  • Understanding the skeletal correlates of different overbite types is crucial for orthodontic diagnosis and treatment planning.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the relationship between anterior alveolar and basal bone structure in the maxilla and mandible and varying degrees of overbite.
  • To compare skeletal morphology across different overbite categories: deep bite, normal overbite, end-to-end bite, and open bite.

Main Methods:

  • Lateral cephalometric radiographs of 460 untreated adult subjects were analyzed.
  • Measurements included overbite, lower face height, and midsagittal cross-sectional areas of alveolar and basal bone in the maxilla and mandible.

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  • A ratio of sagittal to vertical dimensions of the midsagittal cross-sectional area was calculated.

    • Main Results:

    • Deeper overbites were associated with reduced lower face height, increased alveolar and basal bone areas, and a wider symphysis.
    • When controlling for lower face height, open bite subjects exhibited significantly smaller maxillary and mandibular bone areas compared to other groups.
    • Vertical overbite variations appear linked to relative hyper- or hypodevelopment of the mandibular symphysis.

    Conclusions:

    • Skeletal morphology, particularly the dimensions and shape of the anterior alveolar and basal bone, is significantly related to overbite severity.
    • Lower face height and symphyseal development are important factors influencing the relationship between bone structure and overbite.
    • These findings provide insights into the skeletal basis of different occlusal types and may inform orthodontic interventions.