Cephalometric Evaluation of Vertical Dimension of Occlusion in Varying Malocclusions

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Abstract Introduction The aim of modern cephalometrics is to evaluate the relationship of skeletal and dental functional units of the face and to implement treatment to establish the position of the units horizontally and vertically. Establishing a correct occlusal vertical dimension is considered one of the most important aspects of facial esthetics for patients in need of orthodontic treatment. Aim The aim of this study is to evaluate the vertical dimension of occlusion in varying dental malocclusions in Solan population. Materials and Methods The sample consisted of pretreatment lateral cephalograms of 100 patients (50 Class I and 50 Class II div 1), aged 15 to 30 years; six angular and one linear parameters were measured to determine the vertical dimension of occlusion. Results All the parameters (Frankfort-mandibular plane angle [FMA], Occl/Frankfort horizontal plane [FHA], angle of Y-axis, Occl/SN, GoGn/SN, and ANS-Me) were found to be decreased in Class I than in Class II div 1 malocclusion except (ANS-Xi-Pm). All the parameters were found to be statistically significant (p < 0.05) when compared between groups. When cephalometric norms of the present study were compared with Moroccan population, all parameters (ANS-Xi-Ptm, FMA, Occl/FH, Occl/SN, GoGn/SN, and ANS-Me) were found to be decreased in Solan population except angle of Y-axis. All the parameters were clinically significant (p < 0.05) except ANS-Xi-Pm and FMA that were found to be clinically nonsignificant (p > 0.05). Conclusion Solan population has distinct cephalometric characteristics, which should be used as the reference in future orthodontic treatments.