Tooth agenesis: dentoskeletal characteristics in subjects with orthodontic treatment need

Authors:

  • G. Lagan
    University of Rome Tor Vergata, Specialty School in Orthodontics
  • C. C. Lombardi
    University of Rome Tor Vergata, Specialty School in Orthodontics
  • L. Franchi
    University of Florence
  • P. Cozza
    University of Rome Tor Vergata, Specialty School in Orthodontics

ABSTRACT


Aim

The aim of this study was to analyse skeletal, dental and arch morphology in a group of subjects with dental
agenesis and to compare it with a control group. Study design: 2 groups of subjects were selected: an experimental group
(84 patients) with tooth agenesis and a control group (84 subjects) without tooth agenesis. MATERIALS AND METHODS
Skeletal, dental, morphological and aesthetic parameters were studied using lateral and posteroanterior cephalograms and
dental casts. RESULTS; Transversal and sagittal measurements showed a significant decrease in maxillary size associated
with tooth agenesis in the agenesis group. No changes were observed in mandibular size.

Conclusion

Orthodontists
should consider that patients with agenesis present altered craniofacial dimensions.

PLUMX METRICS

Publication date:

Mar /2011

Keywords:

craniofacial dimensions, maxillar contraction, tooth agenesis

Issue:

Vol.12 – n.1/2011

Page:

17 – 20

Publisher:

Ariesdue

Cite:


Harvard: G. Lagan, C. C. Lombardi, L. Franchi, P. Cozza (2011) "Tooth agenesis: dentoskeletal characteristics in subjects with orthodontic treatment need", European Journal of Paediatric Dentistry, 12(1), pp17-20. doi:
Vancouver: G. Lagan, C. C. Lombardi, L. Franchi, P. Cozza. Tooth agenesis: dentoskeletal characteristics in subjects with orthodontic treatment need. European Journal of Paediatric Dentistry [Internet]. 2011Mar.1 [cited 2025May.24];12(1):17-20. Available from: https://www.ejpd.eu/abstract-pubmed/tooth-agenesis-dentoskeletal-characteristics-in-subjects-with-orthodontic-treatment-need/
MLA: G. Lagan, C. C. Lombardi, L. Franchi, P. Cozza Tooth agenesis: dentoskeletal characteristics in subjects with orthodontic treatment need. European Journal of Paediatric Dentistry. 2011;12(1):17-20

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