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JOURNAL OF ORAL REHABILITATION
Volume 47, Issue 12, Pages 1503-1510Publisher
WILEY
DOI: 10.1111/joor.13095
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Angle classification; balanced dental occlusion; canine guidance; lateral occlusal scheme; occlusal analysis; occlusal time
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- King Abdulaziz University [514/165/1436]
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Objectives To analyse occlusion time, occlusal balance and lateral occlusal scheme in subjects with various dental and skeletal characteristics. Methods A total of 132 subjects (50 males and 82 females) seeking orthodontic treatment were included in this prospective study. Using the T-Scan III version 7.0 (Tekscan Inc, South Boston, MA, USA), the occlusion time, occlusal balance and lateral occlusal schemes were recorded and compared with gender, Angle's occlusal classification, overjet, overbite, space analysis, skeletal and transverse relations. ANOVA,ttest and contingency tables analyses were performed. Statistical significance was set atP Occlusion time was significantly shorter in subjects with balanced occlusion (0.18 seconds,P < .001), Class I normal occlusion (0.35 seconds,P = .028) and Class I skeletal profile (0.37 seconds,P = .002). Occlusion time was significantly longer in subjects with decreased overjet (0.60 seconds,P = .003). There were significant associations between the distribution of occlusal balance and Angles' classes of occlusion, skeletal relationship, overjet, overbite and space analysis (P < .05). Lateral occlusal schemes were only associated with Angle's classes of occlusion and skeletal relationship (P < .05). Conclusions Patients with Class I occlusion showed the least occlusion time, the most balanced occlusion and a higher frequency of canine guidance. Nonetheless, potentially balanced occlusion and group function were highly prevalent in all groups; therefore, ideal occlusion must be considered an ideal to inspire and aim for, but cannot be considered an essential requirement of every dental treatment.
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