Three-dimensional measurement of tooth inclination in cases with successful treatment / 北京大学学报(医学版)

ABSTRACT

Objective:This study aimed to observe the differences of tooth inclinations among post treatment good cases of different malocclusions and untreated normal occlusions in order to give references on clinical adjusting of tooth inclinations. Methods:157 post treatment good cases were chosen and tooth inclinations were measured on post treatment casts using YM 2115 three dimensional measurement instrument. The measurement results were compared with those of untreated normal occlusions. Results:The inclination values of upper and lower incisors of Class Ⅰ groups are most close to those of untreated normal occlusions, which of upper central and lateral incisors are 9.6? and 8.7?, and of lower central and lateral incisors are 1.1? and-1.1?. In Class Ⅱ groups, lower incisors are markedly proclined (5.6? and 2.1?) and upper incisors are similar with untreated normal occlusions. In Class Ⅲ groups, upper incisors are markedly proclined (15.2? and 12.1?) and lower incisors are markedly retroclined (-3.7? and-4.9?). Conclusion:In order to achieve normal overjet and overbite, it is necessary to adjust the inclinations of upper and lower incisors when treated Class Ⅱ and Class Ⅲ malocclusions only by the method of orthodontic treatment.