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ArticleCureus2024

Comparative Assessment of Various Cephalometric Parameters Used for Determining Vertical Skeletal Dysplasia.

Pinaki Roy, Poulomi Roy, Sourav Koley

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Article in Cureus, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 8 papers.

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5 · Who and what money

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3 authors at 1 institution in 1 country.

Pinaki RoyDepartment of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics, Burdwan Dental College and Hospital, Burdwan, IND.
Poulomi RoyDepartment of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics, Burdwan Dental College and Hospital, Burdwan, IND.
Sourav KoleyDepartment of Dentistry, Maharaja Jitendra Narayan Medical College and Hospital, Cooch Behar, IND.
Burdwan Medical College & Hospital · IN

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

introductionThe aim of the study is to assess and correlate the different cephalometric parameters used to determine the vertical jaw relationship.

methodsCephalometric radiographs from 148 patients were assessed and comparison was made using all eight parameters. Statistical analysis was performed using mean, standard deviation and coefficient of variance. A correlation was found between different variables using the Pearson's correlation coefficient.

resultsIn the entire sample, the basal plane angle displayed the most variable distribution, while the R angle displayed the most homogeneous distribution. There was a significant correlation found between the Jarabak ratio, Steiner's mandibular plane angle (SN-GoGn), Frankfort mandibular plane angle (FMA), R angle, and DR angle. There was a moderate to weak correlation between the Y-axis, basal plane angle, and facial height ratio with other skeletal analyses.

conclusionAmong angular variables DR angle, R angle, SN-GoGn and FMA can be used and among linear variables Jarabak ratio could be used reliably to assess the growth pattern. It suggested that in order to obtain an accurate evaluation of the vertical jaw relationship, a variety of measurements should be combined.

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cephalometricsdivergencegrowth patternmalocclusionvertical jaw relation

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PMID38558743
PMCPMC10978819
OpenAlexW4392235545

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