# Evaluation of incisor position and alveolar bone relationship in untreated skeletal Class II malocclusion with different growth patterns

## TL;DR

This study examines how incisor position and alveolar bone relate in untreated Class II malocclusion cases with different growth patterns.

## Contribution

The study provides new insights into incisor positioning differences based on growth patterns in untreated Class II malocclusion.

## Key findings

- Maxillary incisors occupy the anterior one-third of the alveolus in horizontal growth patterns.
- Mandibular incisor roots are more inclined and positioned lingually in vertical growth patterns.

## Abstract

The position and inclination of central incisors significantly affect treatment planning for anterior- posterior tooth movements.
Hence, we analyzed 90 lateral cephalograms of untreated Class II malocclusion cases with different growth patterns. Data shows that
maxillary incisors tend to occupy the anterior one-third of the alveolus in horizontal growth pattern, while mandibular incisor roots
are more inclined and positioned lingually in those with a vertical growth pattern.