ArticleThe Angle orthodontist2020
Quantitative evaluation of retromolar space in adults with different vertical facial types.
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- Evaluation of bone area in the posterior region for mandibular molar distalization in class I and class III patients.Clinical oral investigations · 2023Article
- Three-dimensional analysis of the relationship between mandibular retromolar space and positional traits of third molars in non-hyperdivergent adults.BMC oral health · 2023Article
- Association of Mandibular Posterior Anatomic Limit with Skeletal Patterns and Root Morphology Using Three-Dimensional Cone Beam Computed Tomography Comprehensive Analysis.Diagnostics (Basel, Switzerland) · 2022Article
- Mandibular retromolar space in adults with different sagittal skeletal patterns:The Angle orthodontist · 2022Article
- Anatomical limitations and factors influencing molar distalization.The Angle orthodontist · 2022Article
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Abstract
objectiveTo investigate the differences in mandibular retromolar space among skeletal Class I subjects with different vertical divergence using cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT). MATERIALS AND
methodsA total of 123 skeletal Class I patients (aged 20-40 years) were categorized into hypodivergent, normodivergent, and hyperdivergent groups based on S-N/Go-Me and facial height index (FHI). Mandibular retromolar space was measured at four planes parallel to the occlusal plane along the sagittal line and molar cuspal line, respectively. The mandibular retromolar space was compared among the three vertical groups.
resultsThe hyperdivergent group had a significantly smaller mandibular retromolar space compared with the other two groups, while the hypodivergent group had the largest retromolar space. In addition, the hyperdivergent group had a larger number of subjects whose roots contacted the lingual cortex of the mandibular body.
conclusionsThe hyperdivergent group tends to exhibit the smallest mandibular retromolar space and highest risk of cortex contact. Clinicians should keep in mind that successful molar distalization requires sufficient retromolar space, especially for hyperdivergent subjects, which should be verified with CBCT.
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