Radiographic Imaging for the Diagnosis of Patients with Class III Malocclusion: Skeletal and dental changes

Abstract

Aim and objectives: The main purpose of this study was to reveal the main skeletal and dental changes in patients with type III Malocclusion. Material and methods: 42 patients were enrolled in this study (21 girls and 21 boys) aged 8 to 38 years. An analysis of the lateral cephalometric radiographs was made by manual tracing of the cephalometric points and planes. Results: Measurements of the main distances and angles were made. Different correlations between cephalometric parameters were made between girls and boys or between children/adolescents under and older than 17 years. Girls seem to be more affected than boys. Conclusion: Since many and important changes were found, starting treatment as soon as possible becomes a top priority.