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Cbct Evaluation Of Adolescent Mandibular Morphology In Different Classifications Of Facial Type, Annie Hsu
Cbct Evaluation Of Adolescent Mandibular Morphology In Different Classifications Of Facial Type, Annie Hsu
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The goal of this study is to use the improved imaging capability of cone-beam computerized tomography (CBCT) to investigate the relationship between vertical facial patterns and mandibular tooth-alveolar morphology in the adolescent population. Pre-treatment orthodontic records were obtained from the UNLV School of Dental Medicine archival dental records. One hundred and seventy three patients (72 males, 101 females) between the ages of 12 and 18 years were included in this study. Among these patients, 61 displayed the vertical growth pattern, 30 displayed the horizontal growth pattern, and 82 displayed the average growth pattern. The samples were categorized into 4 age …