Cephalometric traits of class II division 2 mal-occlusion among Bengalis in India

TL;DR

This study examines the cephalometric traits of Class II division 2 malocclusion in Bengali individuals aged 8 to 24.

Contribution

The study provides new insights into the cephalometric features of Class II/2 malocclusion specific to the Bengali population.

Findings

Thirty-six dental and skeletal parameters were measured in 30 Class II Division 2 participants.

Comparisons were made between Class II Division 2 subjects and those with normal occlusion.

Digital and manual tracing methods were used for cephalogram analysis.

Abstract

Numerous cephalometric studies have been conducted to assess the features of class II division 2 malocclusions since the release of
Angle's description of malocclusion types; nonetheless, disagreements persist. Therefore, it is of interest to examine the cephalometric
features of Class II/2 malocclusions in patients aged 8 to 24 at Burdwan Dental College and Hospital, given that a significant proportion
of patients, including adults seeking orthodontic treatment, have this malocclusion. Each lateral cephalogram was traced both digitally
and manually using the Nemo Ceph Software System. Thirty-six dental and skeletal parameters were measured; thirty class II Division 2
participants (15 girls and 15 boys) and thirty subjects with normal occlusion were chosen and clinically assessed.