Publication Type : Journal Article
Source : Journal of Cleft Lip Palate and Craniofacial Anomalies
Url : https://journals.lww.com/cpcs/fulltext/2020/07020/cephalometric_evaluation_of_skeletal_base.7.aspx
Campus : Kochi
School : School of Dentistry
Year : 2020
Abstract :
Objective:
The study is aimed at assessing the cephalometric characteristics and distribution of skeletal base patterns in patients with cleft lip and palate (CLP) in a cohort of patients reporting to a tertiary hospital in South India.
Materials and Methods:
A retrospective observational study was carried out on 44 consecutive patients with CLP and 43 age- and sex-matched control orthodontic patients. Linear and angular measurements were obtained from the digitally traced lateral cephalograms using Dolphin software, and the data were analyzed.
Results:
Patients with CLP exhibit reduction in maxillary as well as mandibular length. Maxilla and mandible are both retropositioned and retrognathic. However, the maxillomandibular relationship shows the prevalence of Class I skeletal pattern (47.73%).
Conclusion:
Patients with CLP demonstrated smaller, retrognathic and retropositioned jaws, however with Class I skeletal relationship. The present data would be beneficial in determining the orthodontic requirements of patients with cleft in South India.
Cite this Research Publication : Meguja K Johnson, Maria john Kuriakose, N.K. Sapna Varma,V.V. Ajith, Pramod Subash. Cephalometric evaluation of Skeletal baserelationship in patients with cleft lip and palate in a tertiary hospital in South India. Journal of Cleft Lip Palate and Craniofacial Anomalies, Year 2020.