Orthodontics
Iman Parisay; Fatemeh Mazhari; Roozbeh Rashed; Minoo Zohouryan; Bahareh Sanaee
Abstract
Background: The Bolton analysis is commonly used by orthodontists. The Bolton ratios of different populations are significantly different from the standard values of Bolton. This study sought to examine the Bolton's anterior and overall ratios in various malocclusion types in Mashhad, Iran, in contrast ...
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Background: The Bolton analysis is commonly used by orthodontists. The Bolton ratios of different populations are significantly different from the standard values of Bolton. This study sought to examine the Bolton's anterior and overall ratios in various malocclusion types in Mashhad, Iran, in contrast to the Bolton’s standards.
Methods: This descriptive-analytical study was conducted on 240 study models of patients (121 males and 119 females) in four groups (n= 60 cases) of normal occlusion, Class I, Class II, and Class III. The mesiodistal dimensions of the teeth were measured twice using a digital caliper. The anterior and overall ratios of Bolton were calculated. Statistical analysis was conducted utilizing SPSS 18.0.
Results: The mesiodistal width of the maxillary lateral incisors in normal occlusion cases was greater than that in Class I, Class II, and Class III malocclusions (P<0.05). Conversely, the mesiodistal width of the maxillary first and second premolars was the greatest in Class II and the smallest in Class III malocclusion (P<0.05). Correlation was not observed between dental ratios (anterior and overall) and gender or malocclusion groups (P>0.05). Furthermore, the anterior ratio was significantly higher than the Bolton's standard in Class I and III malocclusion groups (P<0.05). The normal occlusion group's overall ratio was significantly lower than the Bolton's original ratio (P<0.05).
Conclusion: Implementing the Bolton analysis in the population of Mashhad, Iran should be approached with caution.
Hossein Aghili; M.H Toode Zaeim; Mahdjoube Goldani moghadam; M.K. Jafari; A. Hedayati Fard; K. Guya
Abstract
Background and aim: The aim of this study was determining the prevalence of malocclusion amongst the male adolescents of Yazd province and comparing the results with that of other provinces of Iran. Materials and methods: The sample of this epidemiologic study consisted of 1980 male students with ...
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Background and aim: The aim of this study was determining the prevalence of malocclusion amongst the male adolescents of Yazd province and comparing the results with that of other provinces of Iran. Materials and methods: The sample of this epidemiologic study consisted of 1980 male students with age range of 14-17. The prevalence of class I, II, and III malocclusion according to the Angle’s classification was determined. Prevalence of Overbite, overjet, crowding and posterior crossbite was evaluated as well.Results: The prevalence of class I, II, and III malocclusion was 50.7, 19.5, and 16.6 percent respectively and normal occlusion was observed in 13.2% of cases. 47 percent of cases had normal overbite. Increased, reduced and edge to edge overbite was seen in 24, 11.9, and 13.1 percent respectively, and 4% had anterior open bite. Overjet was positive in 74.4% and negative in 12.4% of individuals. Prevalence of crowding and posterior crossbite was 40.5% and 10.5% respectively.
Conclusion: Class I malocclusion was the most common occlusal relationship in all of investigations done in different geographic districts of Iran. Clinical significance: Determining malocclusion prevalence in each population is prerequisite of making macro policy in health care systems, this study provides information about prevalence of malocclusion in Yazd province and comparing it with that of other geographical districts of Iran.
