scholarly journals Relationship between dental size and normal occlusion in Brazilian patients

2007 ◽  
Vol 18 (3) ◽  
pp. 253-257 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sheila Medina Freire ◽  
Clarice Nishio ◽  
Alvaro de Moraes Mendes ◽  
Cátia Cardoso Abdo Quintão ◽  
Marco Antonio Almeida

The present study was performed on dental casts and lateral cephalometric films of 30 Caucasian Brazilian individuals (15 males and 15 females) aged 18 to 27 years and 4 months, all presenting normal occlusion and satisfactory facial profile. The aims were to investigate the existence of dental discrepancies according to Bolton's criteria, to obtain mean values for overbite, overjet, curve of Spee and interincisal angle, and to demonstrate any correlation among these parameters. A single calibrated operator measured each variable characteristics and the process was recorded twice with an accurate modified digital caliper. It was observed that the sample of normal occlusion did not present any dental discrepancy among the 12 teeth of opposite arches. The overall ratio (91.46) and anterior ratio (77.83) were in accordance with those proposed by Bolton. The mean values for normal occlusion in this Brazilian sample were defined as: 2.45 mm for overbite; 1.92 mm for overjet; 1.01 mm for curve of Spee and 129.57° for interincisal angle. A statistically significant correlation was found between overjet and overbite.

2002 ◽  
Vol 26 (4) ◽  
pp. 383-387 ◽  
Author(s):  
Eman Alkofide ◽  
Hayder Hashim

The purpose of this study is to determine whether a difference exists in intermaxillary tooth size among different malocclusion groups in Saudi patients. The study consisted of 240 pretreatment orthodontic casts (Sixty cases in each malocclusion class, in addition to normal occlusion). The results of the study shows no significant difference in the incidence of tooth size discrepancies for the overall ratio and anterior ratio between the different malocclusion groups, except for the anterior ratio in class III malocclusion. Further, no statistical significant difference was observed between males and females. When the mean values of the present study were compared to that of Bolton's, a significant difference was found in all the malocclusion classes.We can conclude from this study that Bolton tooth size analysis is an important diagnostic tool, and should be taken into consideration before initiation of orthodontic treatment.


2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
pp. 87-97
Author(s):  
Amanj R. Ibrahim ◽  
Zana Q. Omer ◽  
Hasan S. Hasan ◽  
Walaa M. Saleem Almola

Aims of this study were to determine both the Bolton anterior and overall ratios in a representative sample of Erbil schoolchildren of Normal occlusion and Cl I, Cl II div I, div II, and Cl III malocclusion, also to find if there are any gender differences. Numerical data were obtained, comprised of 320 samples study casts of students with a mean age of 13–15 years selected from different schools in Erbil City. The casts were divided into 5 groups according to the type of malocclusion: Normal (n = 64), Cl I (n = 64), Class II div I (n = 64), Class II div II (n = 64), and Class III subjects (n = 64). The measurement of the greatest mesiodistal width of the teeth was performed using digital Vernier directly on the study casts, from the distal surface of the left first molar to the distal surface of the right first molar. The overall and anterior ratios between the maxillary and mandibular teeth were computed and evaluated using Bolton’s method. The results revealed that the mean anterior ratio (78.863) was higher and statistically signifi cantly different from anterior Bolton’s (77.2) and also the mean overall ratio was not statistically signifi cant different from Bolton’s ratio (91.3) (P = 0.239), with respect to the overall and anterior ratios among all the groups, statistically significant differences were found. Differences between genders were analyzed using a t-test. The results showed that there were no signifi cant differences between males and females. There were non-significant differences between the findings of the present study and those of Bolton’s study for overall ratio and anterior ratio, but among all five classifications, there was a significant difference of Erbil population not similar to Bolton ratio and there was no significant difference between males and females.


2017 ◽  
Vol 22 (6) ◽  
pp. 56-60 ◽  
Author(s):  
Carla Y. Kong-Zárate ◽  
Marcos J. Carruitero ◽  
Will A. Andrews

ABSTRACT Objective: The purposes of this investigation were to determine the horizontal distances between the mandibular posterior teeth and the WALA ridge in a sample of Peruvians with normal occlusion and to compare them by tooth type, sex, arch side, and age groups. Methods: 65 dental casts of subjects with normal occlusion were collected. Posterior teeth, except for third molars, were evaluated. The horizontal distances between the occluso-gingival midpoints of the buccal surfaces (FA points) of each tooth and the WALA ridge were measured using a modified digital caliper. The values between each different tooth type within the sample were compared using the ANOVA and Scheffe tests, while comparisons by sex, arch side and age groups, using the Student’s t-test. Results: The mean distances in the sample was 0.96 mm for first premolars, 1.45 mm for second premolars, 2.12 mm for first molars and 2.55 mm for second molars. Statistically significant differences between each of the four tooth types were found. There were no significant differences found between sex, arch side and age groups. Conclusion: The horizontal distances between the mandibular posterior teeth and the WALA ridge increased progressively from the first premolars to the second molars in Peruvians with normal occlusion. The WALA ridge was a good landmark to evaluate the positions of posterior teeth in Peruvians with normal occlusion.


2021 ◽  
Vol 43 ◽  
pp. e54202
Author(s):  
Luciana Vigorito Magalhães ◽  
Bruna Saud Borges ◽  
Paulo Henrique Viana Pinto ◽  
Caroline Paula Alves ◽  
Ricardo Henrique Alves da Silva

The aim of this study was to apply the morphometric quantification of the canine index for sexual dimorphism in a Brazilian sample. The sample consisted of 90 participants (45 males and 45 females) aged between 18 and 35 years. With the aid of a digital caliper, the intraoral mesio-distal measurement of the permanent mandibular right canine (MD43) and the intercanine distance (IC) were taken by three examiners. The measurements were used in a formula established by Rao, Rao, Pai e Kotian (1989) to estimate sex based on morphometric features of the human canines. The applicability of this approach for sexual dimorphism was assessed based on the inherent mandibular canine index (MCI) calculated by the formula. The MCI was higher in males than females. The mean general accuracy rate of the MCI for sexual dimorphism in the total sample was 52.22%. In males, the MCI was able to properly distinguish sex in 82.22% of the sample, while in females the accuracy decreased to 22.22%.  These outcomes raise the attention for the careful use of the MCI in practice – especially in the field of Forensic Anthropology. In particular, the accuracy of the method was close to random in a sample that contained both sexes. Thus, MCI should not be used as the only tool for sexual dimorphism.


Author(s):  
Joko Kusnoto

  Objective: The objective of this study is to determine whether Bolton ratio can be applied clinically to the Indonesian population and to determine a more suitable Bolton ratio for the Indonesian population.Methods: This study was conducted on 120 readily available study models of treated cases comprising 37 males and 83 females. Two investigators separately measured the mesiodistal crown width of maxillary and mandibular tooth on each study model using sliding calipers. According to Bolton’s method, the overall and anterior ratios from each sample were calculated and the mean was generated. Using Student’s t-test with a 95% confidence interval, the investigators compared whether there is a significant difference between the ratio from Bolton’s samples and the ratio from the Indonesian samples.Results: The result of this study showed that, for Indonesian samples, the overall ratio is 89.7±2.05, while the anterior ratio is 76.4±2.76. Student’s t-test showed that there is a statistically significant difference (p<0.05) between the results of this study and that of Bolton’s study for both the anterior and overall ratios.Conclusion: It can be concluded that there is a difference between Indonesian population and Caucasian population in tooth size and Bolton ratio value. Therefore, original Bolton ratio value cannot be used as an accurate diagnostic tool for Indonesian population.


2017 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 33-36 ◽  
Author(s):  
TV Pawan Kumar ◽  
Prasad Chitra

Introduction: Tooth size discrepancy varies between different ethnic groups and races. Bolton’s tooth size norms were originally determined in Caucasian population.Objective: To determine tooth size ratios for maxillary and mandibular dentition in Telangana population of Indian sample and to compare the ratios with standard Bolton norms.Materials & Method: The study sample comprised of 300 subjects (150 males and 150 females) aged between 14-25 years having Angle’s Class 1 molar relationship. Study models of all subjects were prepared and mesiodistal dimensions were measured to determine mean Bolton’s anterior ratio, overall ratio, over jet and overbite.Result: Evidence of sexual dimorphism was observed with Indian male subjects having greater mean values than the females. The determined mean for anterior tooth ratio was 80.88 ± 3.03%, overall tooth ratio 93.99 ± 3.11%, overjet 2.92 ± 0.62mm and overbite 2.96 ± 0.63mm. Statistically significant differences were found between Indian samples and Bolton Caucasian standards.Conclusion: The study provides evidence that tooth sizes are population specific. Mean values specific to particular population groups should be derived in order to make treatment planning more accurate and predictable.


2019 ◽  
Vol 2019 ◽  
pp. 1-6
Author(s):  
Rajeev Kumar Mishra ◽  
Dashrath Kafle ◽  
Rahul Gupta

Introduction. A proportional relationship between the maxillary and mandibular teeth size is required for achieving good finish with proper overjet and overbite postorthodontic treatment. The aims and objectives of this study were to determine the anterior and overall Bolton’s ratio in Nepalese population, to compare Bolton’s ratio between subjects with normal occlusion, Class I malocclusion, and Class II malocclusion, to compare these results with Bolton’s norm, and to determine the frequency of clinically significant (beyond 2 SD) tooth size discrepancy compared to Bolton’s norm. Materials and Methods. The study models of the subjects with normal occlusion and Angle’s Class I malocclusion and Class II malocclusion and fulfilling the inclusion criteria were retrieved from department archives. An electronic digital caliper was used to measure mesiodistal tooth size of the maxillary and mandibular teeth anterior to the second molars. The study sample of 120 study models consisted of the normal occlusion group (n = 31), Class I malocclusion group (n = 47), and Class II malocclusion group (n = 42). These measurements were then used to obtain Bolton’s ratio in three groups of subjects. Bolton’s ratio of study groups was compared with each other and with Bolton’s original ratio. Results. The differences in tooth size ratio of the study groups were not significant statistically, when the groups were compared on the basis of malocclusion or gender. Statistically significant differences were exclusively observed between the study groups and Bolton’s original sample for the anterior ratio. The frequency of the clinically significant tooth size ratio discrepancy was lower for the overall ratio (9.1%) compared to the anterior ratio (22.5%). Conclusions. Bolton’s analysis on the Nepalese population sample shows that there was no significant difference observed on the anterior and overall tooth size ratios when these were compared based on Angle’s malocclusion classes or gender. The clinically significant anterior tooth size discrepancy was more prevalent than that of the overall ratio.


Author(s):  
Hasnat Jahan ◽  
Md Zakir Hossain

Aim: To verify the presence of Bolton ratios [Overall ratio & Anterior ratio] in Bangladeshi individuals with normal occlusion and class-I malocclusion. Methods:The materials comprised 120 pre-treatment study cast [60 male & 60 female aged 13-17 years] ,divided into two groups,first group were selected from the models of 60 students who had normal occlusion without crowding [equal male & female] and second group were selected from 60 patients who had Angle class-I crowding[equal male &famale], applied for orthodontic treatment based on the following criteria –permanent dentition from the 1st right molar to the 1st left molar and no interproximal caries or restorations.Bolton anterior & overallratios were performed for the study casts of the subjects using slide caliper. Results: The results showed that  there was no significants differences between two groups .Also no significant gender differences were found in Bolton anterior& overall ratios. Ban J Orthod & Dentofac Orthop, April 2016; Vol-6 (1-2), P.24-28


2019 ◽  
Vol 89 (6) ◽  
pp. 897-902
Author(s):  
Samuel Obamiyi ◽  
Zhihui Wang ◽  
Edward Sommers ◽  
P. Emile Rossouw ◽  
Dimitrios Michelogiannakis

ABSTRACT Objectives: To examine normal Overbite Depth Indicator (ODI) and Anteroposterior Dysplasia Indicator (APDI) values in African Americans and to compare them with mean values from white patients. Secondary aims were to compare mean ODI and APDI values among different age, gender, and combined age-gender groups in African American patients. Materials and Methods: Lateral cephalometric radiographs of 160 African American patients (97 boys and 63 girls; age, 7 to 14 years) with normal occlusion and no history of orthodontic treatment were collected from the Bolton-Brush Growth Center. Cephalometric images were hand traced, and ODI and APDI values were assessed. Two-sample t tests were used to compare mean ODI and APDI values between African American and white patients; and between male and female African American patients. One-way analysis of variance, followed by the Tukey test, was used to compare mean ODI and APDI values among different African American age and combined age-gender groups. Results: Mean ODI and APDI values were significantly lower (P &lt; .0001) in African American than white patients with normal occlusion and no history of orthodontic treatment. Mean ODI and APDI values increased with age in African American patients, and there were no significant gender differences. Conclusions: The mean ODI and APDI values in 7- to 14-year-old African Americans with normal occlusion and no history of orthodontic treatment were 70.9° and 78.1°, respectively, and were significantly lower than the mean values for white patients in the same age range.


1983 ◽  
Vol 1983 (1) ◽  
pp. 477-483 ◽  
Author(s):  
Günter Gassmann ◽  
Wilfried Gunkel

ABSTRACT A sandy and muddy beach polluted by Arabian light crude oil in 1974 was investigated in 1974, 1975, and 1981. The shift of the hydrocarbon contamination from the sand to the mud has been determined by infrared spectroscopy and glass capillary gas chromatography. In 14 months, the mean values of the hydrocarbon content in the sandy beach declined from 203 milligrams per liter (mg/l) to 10 mg/l. However, those of the mud flat increased by 300 percent (from 37 mg/l to 108 mg/l). Six years later, the fossil fuel hydrocarbon concentration had decreased to 0.6 mg/l and 8 mg/l for the sandy and muddy beach, respectively. Nevertheless, both areas still reflect the former polluting event. This was established definitively by the trace analysis of acyclic isoprenoid alkanes (norpristane, pristane, phytane) which indicates oil contamination by detection of mature diastereoisomers. The bacteria reflect the fate of the hydrocarbons. The numbers of oil degraders rapidly increased by several orders of magnitude within the first weeks and reached maximum values well above 1011 per liter of sediment. Simultaneously, the overall ratio of oil-degrading bacteria to normal heterotrophs topped 270 percent, decreasing gradually to the normal background value within one year. The highest ratio of oil degraders was found in the sandy beach shortly after the spill and in the muddy beach after several months.


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