IJSR - International Journal of Scientific Research

Dr.Praveen M.N; Dr.Sweta Ramrao Tamewar; Dr. Kirankumar B.D.; Dr. Jayachandra M.G; Dr. Abhinav Parakh

Volume : VI, Issue : IV, April - 2017

Intercanine Arch Width Changes in Class I Malocclusion Individuals Following Orthodontic Treatment

Dr. Praveen M. N, Dr. Sweta Ramrao Tamewar, Dr. Kirankumar B. D. , Dr. Jayachandra M. G, Dr. Abhinav Parakh

Abstract :

Aims and objectives: The aim and objective of this observational study was to evaluate the dental arch width changes in Angle Class I malocclusion of all four first premolar extraction cases treated with MBT PEA mechanotherapy. Materials and Methods: The study was performed on pre treatment and post treatment study models of 20 subjects. The intercanine arch width measurements were measured using a digital calliper of 0.01 accuracy. Paired samples t–test was used to evaluate the treatment changes within each group. Results: Mandibular intercanine widths were increased but the values were statistically insignificant. There was a statistically significant increase in Maxillary intercanine arch width from 35.08+ 3.08 mm to 36.573+ 2.26 mm (t = –2.501 P <0.02) Conclusions: The intercanine distance increased in maxillary arch and the difference was statistically significant.