Cephalometric characteristics of patients with vestibular and palatal canine impaction

Abstract

Introduction: Canine impaction is a very common orthodontic anomaly. In order to achieve successful results, it is necessary to understand etiological factors. Aim the analysis of cephalometric characteristics of patients with impacted permanent canines. Materials and methods: The study included 70 patients (mean age 14 ± 2.04 years), 50 females and 20 males, who met the study criteria. Based on the position of the impacted tooth, the patients were divided into 2 groups. Sagittal (SNA, SNB, ANB) and vertical (FMA) angular parameters were analysed, as well as linear parameters (the length of the body of the maxilla to the cranial base). Results: In the studied population, 30.0% of the patients comprised Angle Class I, 44.3% of patients Angle Class II, whereas the smallest number of patients, 25.7%, was classified as Angle Class III. By analysing the FMA angle, the < 22º category (horizontal growth), the 22-28º category (normal growth pattern), and the > 28º category (vertical growth pattern) included 38.6%, 45.7%, and 15.7% of the patients, respectively. The body of the maxilla did not differ significantly between the palatal and vestibular position of the impacted canine (p = 0.405). Conclusion: The study did not reveal any statistically significant differences between the studied groups.