Comparative Assessment of Facial Asymmetry in Malocclusion Using Posteroanterior View

Sahu, Anshu

Introduction:

The study was conducted to assess facial asymmetry in various dental malocclusions and to determine asymmetry in lower, mid, and upper face, and jaws using posteroanterior (PA) cephalometric analysis.

Method:

Atotal of 120 PAcephalograms were taken of individuals between 12 and 25 years age group of both sexes and were divided into fourgroups, Angle’s Class I excellent occlusion, Angle’s Class I malocclusion, Angle’s Class II malocclusion, and Angle’s Class III malocclusion. These cephalograms were traced,and Grummons analysis was performed.

Results:

In Angle’sClass I occlusion and Angle’sClass II malocclusion the results obtained showed asymmetry was present in the upper face. The correlationwas found between occlusion, malocclusion, and facial asymmetry.

Conclusion:

Facial asymmetry was found in all dental occlusions whether excellent or malocclusion group, with maximum asymmetry having an upward trend toward upper face starting from lower

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