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Avaliação histomorfométrica da movimentação dentária induzida em ratos com força contínua, contínua interrompida e intermitente

Tondelli, Pedro Marcelo [UNESP] 18 July 2011 (has links) (PDF)
Made available in DSpace on 2014-06-11T19:33:23Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 0 Previous issue date: 2011-07-18Bitstream added on 2014-06-13T19:44:08Z : No. of bitstreams: 1 tondelli_pm_dr_araca.pdf: 1164760 bytes, checksum: f908dee27260dcb11519a6738aa94fba (MD5) / Coordenação de Aperfeiçoamento de Pessoal de Nível Superior (CAPES) / Fundação para o Desenvolvimento da UNESP (FUNDUNESP) / Introdução: O presente trabalho apresenta uma metodologia para a movimentação dentária induzida (MDI) e avalia a quantidade de movimentação dentária, as condições ósseas, radiculares e periodontais, após o emprego de força contínua (FC), contínua interrompida (FCI) e intermitente (FI). Material e Métodos: Utilizou-se 54 ratos da linhagem Wistar, em grupos de FC, FCI e FI, nos períodos de 5, 7 e 9 dias. Inicialmente foram realizadas extrações dos incisivos superiores direitos de cada animal, e procedeu-se a obturação retrógrada e reimplante imediato para indução de anquilose. Após 2 semanas, instalou-se molas de NiTi (Sentalloy) com liberação de 50cN de magnitude de força, sendo mantidas, desativadas ou removidas em determinados períodos para estabelecer os tipos de força, FC, FCI e FI. Os dados foram comparados pela análise de variância (ANOVA) e teste de Tukey com nível de significância de 5%. Resultados: Nenhum incisivo induzido à anquilose apresentou erupção ou movimentação após o emprego de forças. A análise histológica demonstrou que todos os incisivos manipulados apresentaram anquilose. Não houve diferença na quantidade de movimentação entre os grupos FC e FCI, que diferiram de forma estatisticamente significante do FI. Ocorreu maior formação de áreas hialinas no grupo FC, principalmente, no 5º dia de movimentação. Não houve diferença significativa na reabsorção radicular entre os grupos. A avaliação do ligamento periodontal nos molares não movimentados mostrou que a espessura na raiz intermediária é menor do que na raiz mesiovestibular, com diferença estatisticamente significante. Conclusões: A metodologia para indução de anquilose mostrou-se eficaz para a utilização como ancoragem, durante a MDI dos... / Introduction: This paper presents a methodology for induced tooth movement (MDI) and assesses the amount of tooth movement, bone, root and periodontal conditions with continuous (FC), continuous interrupted (FCI) and intermittent (FI) forces. Methods: 54 Wistar rats were used in groups of FC, FCI and FI, in periods of 5, 7 and 9 days. In the upper right incisor of each animal was held extraction, retrograde filling and reimplantation for immediate induction of ankylosis. After two weeks, were installed opened springs NiTi (Sentalloy), releasing 50cN magnitude of force, being maintained, disabled or removed in certain periods to establish the types of force, FC, FCI e FI. Data were compared by analysis of variance (ANOVA) and Tukey's test with a significance level of 5%. Results: None of the incisor induced ankylosis had eruption or movement after the employment of forces, and the eruption rate was zero. Histological examination showed that all of manipulated incisors had ankylosis. There was no difference in the amount of movement between groups FC and FCI, which differed statistically from FI. There was greater formation of hyaline areas in the FC group mainly on the 5th day. There was no significant difference in root resorption between the groups. In molars not moved, the thickness of the periodontal ligament in the middle root is smaller than in the mesiobuccal root, with statistically significant difference. Conclusions: The methodology for inducing ankylosis was effective for use as an anchorage during murine molar MDI. It eliminates the undesirable effects resulting from the continuous eruption of incisors. The continuous forces produce more hyaline areas most likely to generate root resorption. The continuous interrupted... (Complete abstract click electronic access below)
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Avaliação histomorfométrica da movimentação dentária induzida em ratos com força contínua, contínua interrompida e intermitente /

Tondelli, Pedro Marcelo. January 2011 (has links)
Orientador: Osmar Aparecido Cuoghi / Banca: Marcos Rogério de Mendonça / Banca: Celso Koogi Sonoda / Banca: Tieo Takahashi / Banca: Paulo Eduardo Baggio / Resumo: Introdução: O presente trabalho apresenta uma metodologia para a movimentação dentária induzida (MDI) e avalia a quantidade de movimentação dentária, as condições ósseas, radiculares e periodontais, após o emprego de força contínua (FC), contínua interrompida (FCI) e intermitente (FI). Material e Métodos: Utilizou-se 54 ratos da linhagem Wistar, em grupos de FC, FCI e FI, nos períodos de 5, 7 e 9 dias. Inicialmente foram realizadas extrações dos incisivos superiores direitos de cada animal, e procedeu-se a obturação retrógrada e reimplante imediato para indução de anquilose. Após 2 semanas, instalou-se molas de NiTi (Sentalloy) com liberação de 50cN de magnitude de força, sendo mantidas, desativadas ou removidas em determinados períodos para estabelecer os tipos de força, FC, FCI e FI. Os dados foram comparados pela análise de variância (ANOVA) e teste de Tukey com nível de significância de 5%. Resultados: Nenhum incisivo induzido à anquilose apresentou erupção ou movimentação após o emprego de forças. A análise histológica demonstrou que todos os incisivos manipulados apresentaram anquilose. Não houve diferença na quantidade de movimentação entre os grupos FC e FCI, que diferiram de forma estatisticamente significante do FI. Ocorreu maior formação de áreas hialinas no grupo FC, principalmente, no 5º dia de movimentação. Não houve diferença significativa na reabsorção radicular entre os grupos. A avaliação do ligamento periodontal nos molares não movimentados mostrou que a espessura na raiz intermediária é menor do que na raiz mesiovestibular, com diferença estatisticamente significante. Conclusões: A metodologia para indução de anquilose mostrou-se eficaz para a utilização como ancoragem, durante a MDI dos... (Resumo completo, clicar acesso eletrônico abaixo) / Abstract: Introduction: This paper presents a methodology for induced tooth movement (MDI) and assesses the amount of tooth movement, bone, root and periodontal conditions with continuous (FC), continuous interrupted (FCI) and intermittent (FI) forces. Methods: 54 Wistar rats were used in groups of FC, FCI and FI, in periods of 5, 7 and 9 days. In the upper right incisor of each animal was held extraction, retrograde filling and reimplantation for immediate induction of ankylosis. After two weeks, were installed opened springs NiTi (Sentalloy), releasing 50cN magnitude of force, being maintained, disabled or removed in certain periods to establish the types of force, FC, FCI e FI. Data were compared by analysis of variance (ANOVA) and Tukey's test with a significance level of 5%. Results: None of the incisor induced ankylosis had eruption or movement after the employment of forces, and the eruption rate was zero. Histological examination showed that all of manipulated incisors had ankylosis. There was no difference in the amount of movement between groups FC and FCI, which differed statistically from FI. There was greater formation of hyaline areas in the FC group mainly on the 5th day. There was no significant difference in root resorption between the groups. In molars not moved, the thickness of the periodontal ligament in the middle root is smaller than in the mesiobuccal root, with statistically significant difference. Conclusions: The methodology for inducing ankylosis was effective for use as an anchorage during murine molar MDI. It eliminates the undesirable effects resulting from the continuous eruption of incisors. The continuous forces produce more hyaline areas most likely to generate root resorption. The continuous interrupted... (Complete abstract click electronic access below) / Doutor
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Avaliação cefalometrica dos resultados alcançados pelo tratamento ortodontico : (mecanica Edgewise - tecnica Tweed - Merrifield)

Rubim, Glauce Amaral Pinto 14 December 2004 (has links)
Orientador: Darcy Flavio Nouer / Dissertação (mestrado) - Universidade Estadual de Campinas, Faculdade de Odontologia de Piracicaba / Made available in DSpace on 2018-08-04T03:49:32Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 1 Rubim_GlauceAmaralPinto_M.pdf: 1914741 bytes, checksum: 105e94bc2727eb982375dc7a6e256947 (MD5) Previous issue date: 2004 / Resumo: O presente estudo teve por finalidade avaliar, cefalometricamente, os resultados alcançados ao final do tratamento ortodôntico realizado com uso do sistema de forças direcionais (¿10-2¿). Os resultados dos tratamentos foram constatados através da utilização do Protocolo de cefalometria preconizado pelo Departamento de Ortodontia da FOP-UNICAMP. A amostra constou de 56 radiografias cefalométricas, sendo 28 realizadas ao início do tratamento e 28 após a remoção do aparelho fixo, de pacientes leucodermas brasileiros, com maloclusão Classe II, divisão 1 de Angle. Foram realizados os testes Mann-Whitney (teste não paramétrico) para verificar a existência de diferença significativa na variação (inicial e final), das grandezas cefalométricas entre os gêneros e entre as faixas etárias, e o teste t de ¿Student¿ emparelhado, aplicado para constatar quais as grandezas cefalométricas apresentaram variação significativa do início para o final do tratamento (p? 0,05). Com base na análise dos resultados concluiu-se que somente as grandezas Pl.Ocl. e 1-NA não apresentaram variação significativa ao final do tratamento realizado (p>0,05); em 86 % da amostra foi observado o controle vertical através redução discreta do FMA e Pl. Ocl, acompanhados do aumento mais significativo da AFP em relação a AFA; a harmonia e equilíbrio facial foram observados com a redução do SNA, ANB e AO-BO, aumento do SNB, FMIA, Ângulo Z, 1.1, e a proporcionalidade entre LS e QT; no reposicionado dentário observou-se melhor posicionamento dos incisivos em suas bases ósseas demonstrados pela redução de 1.NA, 1.NB e IMPA, a níveis mais adequados. Na avaliação entre os gêneros não houve dimorfismo sexual para as grandezas avaliadas e quanto à idade, a faixa etária que possuía maior potencial de crescimento apresentou diferença significativa entre os momentos inicial e final do tratamento para as grandezas AFP, AFA e comprimento mandibular (p<0,05), demonstrando serem estas grandezas mais influenciadas pelo crescimento / Abstract: The present study had for purpose to evaluate, cephalometrilly, the results reached at the end of the orthodontics treatment accomplished with use of 10-2 directional forces system. Treatments' results were verified through use of cephalometrics protocol recommended by Orthodontics Department ¿ FOP - UNICAMP. The sample consisted of 56 cephalometrics x-rays, being 28 accomplished at the beginning of the treatment and 28 after removal fixed appliance, from Brazilian patients considered as leucoderms, with Classe II, division 1 of Angle's malocclusion. They were accomplished the test Mann-Whitney (a not parametric test) to verify the existence of significant difference in the variation (initial and final), of the cephalometrics greatness among genders and enter ages groups, and Student t test applied to verify which cephalometrics greatness presented significant variation among the beginning for the end of (p= 0,05). With base in the results analysis was ended that only the greatness OCCL.-FH. and 1-NA didn't present significant variation at the end of treatment (p>0,05); in 86% of the sample the vertical control was observed through discreet reduction of FMA and OCCL-FH, accompanied of the most significant increase of PFH in relation to AFH; the harmony and facial balance were observed with the reduction of SNA, ANB and AO-BO, increase of SNB, FMIA, Z Angle, 1.1 and the proportionality between UL and TC; in dental terms there was the best positioning of the incisors in your bony bases demonstrated by the reduction of 1.NA, 1.NB and IMPA, at more appropriate levels. In evaluation among genders there was not sexual dimorphism for the appraised greatness and with age's relationship, the age group that possessed more time of growth presented significant difference among the moments initial and final of the treatment for the greatness PFH, AFH and mandibular Length. (p <0,05), demonstrating be these greatness more influenced by the growth / Mestrado / Ortodontia / Mestre em Ortodontia
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Three-dimensional surgical planning and simulation system for orthognathic surgery in virtual reality environment

夏炯, Xia, Jiong, James. January 1998 (has links)
published_or_final_version / Dentistry / Doctoral / Doctor of Philosophy
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Changes in children's oral health related quality of life following orthodontic treatment

Zhang, Man, 張漫 January 2007 (has links)
published_or_final_version / abstract / Dentistry / Doctoral / Doctor of Philosophy
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Perception of occlusal appearance in 11 to 12 year-old school children in Nairobi, Kenya.

Psiwa, Nathan Kitio January 2004 (has links)
A public orthodontic system generally is designed to prioritize patients so that those who have the greatest need receive treatment. The aim of this study was to compare the subjective perceptions of the occlusal appearance of 11 to 12 year-old schoolchildren of Nairobi with the modified Aesthetic Component (AC) scale of the Index of Orthodontic Treatment Need (IOTN). The objectives were to assess the children&rsquo / s perception of their occlusal appearance, categorise the occlusal appearance using the AC scale, by both the children and researcher / and to compare the children&rsquo / s&rsquo / perception and the AC of the IOTN.
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A survey of the occlusal traits in an adolescent population in Uganda.

Bataringaya, Aisha January 2004 (has links)
Epidemiological studies on malocclusion have been primarily concerned with its aetiology and distribution. However, due to the varied and often subjective methods of assessment, many of these studies provide conflicting data related to malocclusions (Solow, 1970). To address this, the F&eacute / d&eacute / ration Dentaire Internationale (FDI) in close collaboration with the World Health Organisation (WHO) developed an objective method for measuring occlusal traits (Baume et al., 1973). This method was used to obtain the epidemiological data on occlusal traits for 14-year-old children Kampala in order to provide baseline data related to malocclusion. A total of 402 subjects were examined. Of these 65% were female and 35% were male. Thirty percent of the sample had at least one dental anomaly. The most commonly extracted teeth were mandibular first molars (43.6%) and maxillary canines (17.3%). The high frequency of extracted permanent canines in this sample is unique. By and large, many of the occlusal traits related to the canine are attributable to the practice of ebinyo, a form of dental mutilation, which still seem to be rife in many communities in Uganda. Similar to other studies (Massler and Frankel, 1951 / de Muňiz, 1986 / Ferguson, 1988 / Kaka, 1993), mandibular first molars were five times more likely to be missing than maxillary first molars while the ratio of missing maxillary to mandibular canines was found to be 2.5:1. Crowding was most frequently observed in the mandibular incisal segment while spacing was mostly in the maxillary incisal region, thus supporting the view of Brunelle et al., (1996) that although prevalence may vary from study to study, more people have malaligned mandibular incisors than maxillary incisors concurs with these studies. Of the subjects studied, 6.8% had a diastema of 3mm and more. Regarding space measurements, 17.9% of the sample population had at least one segment with crowding, 18.2% had at least one segment with spacing while 33.6% had some degree of incisor malalignment and 54.2% of the sample population had some form of space anomaly. About 70% of the subjects had symmetric molar relationships of which 54.2% were Class I, 9.2% Class II and 3.2% Class III similar to the universal distributional pattern. Crossbites were not a major finding, and were present in only 7% of the sample. The distribution of overjet was relatively symmetrical on the left and right. Negative overjet (anterior open bite) was a rare occurrence in an average of 2.4% of the population. In 77.6% of the population, the overjet ranged from 1 to 4mm, and in 22.4%, the overjet was either edge-to-edge, reverse or 5mm and over. About 7.3% had an overjet of 5-6mm while only 2.1% had an overjet greater than 6mm. Approximately 53.7% of the population had an overbite of 1-3mm. Edge-to-edge and open bite incisor relationships were found in less than 10% of the sample. Although ideal occlusion as described by Angle (1907) in the Ugandan sample is very rare, using the data derived from this study, normal occlusion as defined by statistical distribution can be described.
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Análise fotoelástica da distribuição de tensões nas raízes dos dentes anteroinferiores decorrentes de diferentes mecânicas de retração / Photoelastic analysis of stress distribution on the root of anteroinferior teeth caused by several retraction mechanics

Domingos, Rafael Golghetto 27 July 2018 (has links)
A retração dos dentes anteriores por meio de técnicas ortodônticas é indicada quando existe a vestibularização excessiva dos incisivos, evidente nos casos de classe I de Angle com biprotrusão dento-alveolar, classe II de Angle divisão 1ª, ou classe III de Angle de origem dentária - comprometendo a função oral e a estética facial. Existem diversas mecânicas para se realizar tal movimento. O objetivo deste estudo foi analisar, por meio da fotoelasticidade, como se distribuem as tensões geradas, por diferentes tipos de mecânicas de retração, ao longo das raízes dos dentes anteroinferiores. Um modelo fotoelástico foi confeccionado em resina epóxi flexível, simulando um arco com os primeiros pré-molares extraídos, pronto para se iniciar a retração anteroinferior. Foram preparados sessenta arcos de retração, sendo quinze para cada tipo de mecânica avaliada: deslize, alça de Bull modificada, alça T e arco de dupla chave. A força de ativação da retração foi padronizada em 240 gramas para cada lado do arco - sendo sempre aferida com dinamômetro ortodôntico. Estratégias para o controle vertical do segmento anterior foram realizadas durante a ativação de retração, tais como efeito Gable e ganchos longos na mecânica de deslize. O comportamento das tensões foi observado no modelo fotoelástico, com o polariscópio circular na configuração de campo escuro, e fotografado sob três perspectivas: frontal, oclusal e oblíqua. Na frontal foram observados os incisivos, e comparadas as tensões entre as mecânicas, entre os terços radiculares e entre estes dentes. Na oclusal foram comparadas as tensões entre as mecânicas e entre os seis dentes anteriores. Na oblíqua foram comparadas as tensões entre as mecânicas e entre os terços radiculares do canino esquerdo. As fotografias foram analisadas e as ordens de franjas fotoelásticas anotadas em planilhas. A repetibilidade do método foi feita pela análise de kappa. A análise estatística foi realizada pelo teste de Kruskal-Wallis complementado pelo teste de Dunn. Os resultados mostraram que na perspectiva frontal não foram observadas diferenças estatisticamente significantes entre as quatro mecânicas de retração, avaliadas ao longo das raízes dos incisivos; entretanto, a mecânica de alça de Bull modificada apresentou discreta tendência em apresentar maiores tensões; em uma mesma mecânica, as maiores magnitudes de tensões concentraram-se nas regiões cervicais e de maneira homogênea ao longo dos quatro incisivos. Na perspectiva oclusal, a mecânica da alça de Bull modificada apresentou maiores tensões, seguida da mecânica com alça T, arco dupla chave e deslize; em uma mesma mecânica, as tensões concentraram-se nos caninos em relação aos incisivos. Na perspectiva oblíqua, a alça de Bull modificada gerou maiores tensões nas regiões cervicais do canino, sendo que nas regiões apicais não houve diferenças de tensões entre as quatro mecânicas; em uma mesma mecânica, existiu a formação de maiores tensões nas regiões cervicais. Ao se comparar as mecânicas, observou-se que a técnica do deslize apresentou as menores tensões e a alça de Bull modificada as maiores tensões nas regiões estudadas. / The orthodontic retraction of the anterior teeth is indicated when the patient have a malocclusion with excessive vestibularization of the incisors, evident in cases of Angle class I with biprotrusion, Angle class II first division, or Angle class III with dental origin; compromising oral function and facial aesthetics. Several mechanics are indicated to perform this movement. The objective of this study was to analyze, using photoelasticity, how strains generated by different types of retraction mechanics are distributed along the roots of the anteroinferior teeth. A photoelastic model was made of flexible epoxy resin, simulating an arch with the first premolars extracted, ready to initiate the anteroinferior retraction. Sixty retraction arches were prepared, fifteen for each type of mechanics evaluated: slide, teardrop loop, T loop and double-key loop. The activation force of retraction was standardized in 240 grams for each side of the arch, always measured with orthodontic dynamometer. Strategies were performed for vertical control of the anterior segment during the activation of retraction, such as Gable bend and long hooks in sliding mechanics. The behavior of the strains was observed in the photoelastic model with a circular polariscope in the dark field configuration, and photographed in three perspectives: frontal, occlusal and oblique. In the frontal perspective the incisors were observed, and the strains were compared among the mechanics, among the root thirds and among these teeth. In the occlusal perspective, the strains were compared among the mechanics and among the six anterior teeth. From the oblique perspective, tensions were compared among mechanics and among root thirds of the left canine. The photographs were analyzed and the photoelastic fringe orders were annotated in spreadsheets. The repeatability of the method was done by kappa analysis. Statistical analysis was performed by the Kruskal-Wallis test complemented by the Dunn test. The results showed that in the frontal perspective there were no statistically significant differences among the four retraction mechanics evaluated along the roots of the incisors; however, the teardrop loop mechanics showed a slight tendency to present higher strains; in the same mechanics the largest magnitudes of strains were concentrated in the cervical regions and homogeneously along the four incisors. In the occlusal perspective, the teardrop loop mechanics presented greater strains, followed by T loop, double key loop and sliding; in the same mechanics, the strains were concentrated in the canines in relation to the incisors. From the oblique perspective, the teardrop loop mechanics generated greater strains in the cervical regions of the canine, and in the apical regions there were no differences in strains among the four mechanics; in the same mechanics there was the formation of greater strains in the cervical regions. When comparing the mechanics, it was observed that the sliding presents the lower strains and the teardrop loop the greater tensions in the studied regions.
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Risk factors of neurosensory disturbance following bimaxillary orthognathic surgery

Alolayan, Albraa Badr A. January 2013 (has links)
Objectives: To report the incidence of objective and subjective neurosensory disturbance (NSD) after orthognathic surgery in a major orthognathic centre in Hong Kong, and to investigate the risk factors that contributed to the incidence of NSD after orthognathic surgery. Materials and Methods: A retrospective cross-sectional study on NSD after orthognathic surgery in a local major orthognathic centre. Patients who had bimaxillary orthognathic surgery reviewed at post-operative 6 months, 12 months or 24 months were recruited to undergo a neurosensory test with subjective and 3 objective assessments. Possible risk factors of NSD including subjects’ age and gender, surgical procedures and surgeons’ experience were analyzed. Results: 238 patients with 476 sides each of maxillary and mandibular procedures were recruited. The incidences of subjective NSD after maxillary procedures were 16.2%, 13% and 9.8% at post-operative 6 months, 12 months and 24 months, respectively; the incidences of subjective NSD after mandibular procedures were 35.4%, 36.6% and 34.6% at post-operative 6 months, 12 months and 24 months, respectively. Objective neurosensory tests showed general reduced sensitivity in subjects with subjective NSD. Increased age was found to be a significant risk factor of NSD after orthognathic surgery at short term (at 6 months and 12 months) but not at 24 months. SSO has a significantly higher risk of NSD when compared to VSSO. SSO in combination with anterior mandibular surgery has a higher risk of NSD when compared to VSSO in combination with anterior mandibular surgery or anterior mandibular surgery alone. Gender of patients a nd surgeons’ experience were not found to be risk factors of NSD after orthognathic surgery. Conclusion: The incidence of NSD after maxillary and mandibular orthognathic procedures at post-operative 6 months, 12 months and 24 months was reported. Increased age was identified as a risk factor of short term post-operative NSD but not in long term (24 months or more). Specific mandibular procedures were related to higher incidence of NSD after orthognathic surgery. / published_or_final_version / Dental Surgery / Master / Master of Dental Surgery
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A survey of the occlusal traits in an adolescent population in Uganda.

Bataringaya, Aisha January 2004 (has links)
Epidemiological studies on malocclusion have been primarily concerned with its aetiology and distribution. However, due to the varied and often subjective methods of assessment, many of these studies provide conflicting data related to malocclusions (Solow, 1970). To address this, the F&eacute / d&eacute / ration Dentaire Internationale (FDI) in close collaboration with the World Health Organisation (WHO) developed an objective method for measuring occlusal traits (Baume et al., 1973). This method was used to obtain the epidemiological data on occlusal traits for 14-year-old children Kampala in order to provide baseline data related to malocclusion. A total of 402 subjects were examined. Of these 65% were female and 35% were male. Thirty percent of the sample had at least one dental anomaly. The most commonly extracted teeth were mandibular first molars (43.6%) and maxillary canines (17.3%). The high frequency of extracted permanent canines in this sample is unique. By and large, many of the occlusal traits related to the canine are attributable to the practice of ebinyo, a form of dental mutilation, which still seem to be rife in many communities in Uganda. Similar to other studies (Massler and Frankel, 1951 / de Muňiz, 1986 / Ferguson, 1988 / Kaka, 1993), mandibular first molars were five times more likely to be missing than maxillary first molars while the ratio of missing maxillary to mandibular canines was found to be 2.5:1. Crowding was most frequently observed in the mandibular incisal segment while spacing was mostly in the maxillary incisal region, thus supporting the view of Brunelle et al., (1996) that although prevalence may vary from study to study, more people have malaligned mandibular incisors than maxillary incisors concurs with these studies. Of the subjects studied, 6.8% had a diastema of 3mm and more. Regarding space measurements, 17.9% of the sample population had at least one segment with crowding, 18.2% had at least one segment with spacing while 33.6% had some degree of incisor malalignment and 54.2% of the sample population had some form of space anomaly. About 70% of the subjects had symmetric molar relationships of which 54.2% were Class I, 9.2% Class II and 3.2% Class III similar to the universal distributional pattern. Crossbites were not a major finding, and were present in only 7% of the sample. The distribution of overjet was relatively symmetrical on the left and right. Negative overjet (anterior open bite) was a rare occurrence in an average of 2.4% of the population. In 77.6% of the population, the overjet ranged from 1 to 4mm, and in 22.4%, the overjet was either edge-to-edge, reverse or 5mm and over. About 7.3% had an overjet of 5-6mm while only 2.1% had an overjet greater than 6mm. Approximately 53.7% of the population had an overbite of 1-3mm. Edge-to-edge and open bite incisor relationships were found in less than 10% of the sample. Although ideal occlusion as described by Angle (1907) in the Ugandan sample is very rare, using the data derived from this study, normal occlusion as defined by statistical distribution can be described.

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