CEPHALOMETRIC FEATURES OF ANTERIOR OPEN BITE IN SUDANESE PATIENTS: A COMPARATIVE STUDY

Abstract

This comparative study aims to analyze the cephalometric features associated with anterior open bite in a sample of Sudanese patients. Anterior open bite is a malocclusion characterized by a lack of vertical overlap between the upper and lower incisors when the jaws are in occlusion. The condition can have functional, aesthetic, and psychological impacts on individuals. However, there is limited research on the cephalometric characteristics specific to Sudanese patients with anterior open bite.

The study includes a sample of Sudanese patients diagnosed with anterior open bite and a control group without the malocclusion. Cephalometric radiographs are used to measure and analyze various craniofacial parameters, including skeletal, dental, and soft tissue measurements. The cephalometric features examined include skeletal vertical and sagittal measurements, dental inclinations, and soft tissue profiles.

The results of the study are compared between the anterior open bite group and the control group, providing insights into the specific cephalometric features associated with this malocclusion in the Sudanese population. The findings contribute to a better understanding of the etiology and characteristics of anterior open bite in Sudanese patients and can inform treatment planning and management strategies.

Keywords:

Anterior open bite, cephalometric analysis, Sudanese patients

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