Analysis of Anterior Dentofacial Aesthetic Characteristics and their Association to Post-Phase I Orthodontic Treatment Decisions

• Author / Creator

  Witt, Matthew M

• Background. Researchers have conducted extensive studies regarding
  dentoalveolar factors that affect anterior dental aesthetics; however, there is no
  consensus regarding how these factors affect orthodontic treatment decisions.
  Methods. A systematic search of electronic databases was conducted to develop
  a list of key aesthetic factors for use in analysis of photos of 60 children (23
  males, 37 females) having received Phase I orthodontic treatment with the Xbow
  appliance. Logistic regression was used to determine which factors related to a
  patient's likelihood of receiving further orthodontic treatment.
  Results. Only the angulation of the right maxillary incisors was significantly
  related to a patient's likelihood to proceed to Phase II orthodontic treatment
  following Phase I orthodontic treatment with the Xbow appliance. Other factors
  demonstrated trends but were not statistically significant.
  Conclusions. Angulation of the maxillary right incisors is the most significant
  factor influencing orthodontic treatment decisions, however other factors may
  also be important.

• Subjects / Keywords

  • Dental Aesthetics
  • Orthodontics
  • Phase I

• Graduation date

  Fall 2012

• Type of Item

  Thesis

• Degree

  Master of Science

• DOI

  https://doi.org/10.7939/R35373

• License

  This thesis is made available by the University of Alberta Libraries with permission of the copyright owner solely for non-commercial purposes. This thesis, or any portion thereof, may not otherwise be copied or reproduced without the written consent of the copyright owner, except to the extent permitted by Canadian copyright law.