Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI) / The programs developed in this study are examples of how a personal
computer can aid the delivery of dental care. The versatility
of the computer depends on the availability of a variety of programs
specifically developed for dentistry, without which computers will
have little impact on treatment. Moyers' analysis adapted for the
Apple II and its research modification are computer programs developed
specifically for dentistry.
Accurately predicting the mesiodistal widths of the unerupted
permanent canines and premolars in the mixed dentition can lead to
orthodontic treatment that is optimally timed, with desirable facial
and dental results. The stage of the mixed dentition constitutes
the most intricate period in the development of the occlusion; any
small anomaly occurring in this stage can pose complicated problems
for the permanent dentition, requiring a more extensive and expensive
mechanotherapy. Malocclusion is a developmental problem.
Analysis of dental crowding and its relationship to tooth size
and arch dimensions yielded the following results for the maxillary
and mandibular arches:
1. Statistically different values for tooth size were noted
between crowded and noncrowded groups, with crowded individuals
having larger teeth.
2. Arch perimeter and arch depth were significantly smaller
in crowded groups than noncrowded groups.
3. No significant differences were noted between crowded and
noncrowded groups in arch width or symmetry.
4. Significant differences were demonstrated in the eccentricity
value of an ellipse for crowded and noncrowded cases.
This study suggests that dental crowding is associated with both
small dental arches and large teeth. Therefore, greater consideration
may be given to those treatment techniques which increase dental arch
width, length, and perimeter. This is especially relevant in younger
patients whose dentitions are in the deciduous and mixed stages of
development.
Further investigation into the relationship of dental crowding
and arch shape with a larger sample might be productive. The eccentricity
of a curve should be used to evaluate pre and post orthodontic
treatment. Modifications to the basic computer program could include
prediction values for Black Americans, cephalometric value interpretation,
and the Bolton and Ponts analysis as a comprehensive diagnostic
computer package.
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:IUPUI/oai:scholarworks.iupui.edu:1805/3681 |
| Date | January 1987 |
| Creators | Kamp, Anthony A. |
| Contributors | Avery, David R., Shanks, James C., Hennon, David Kent, 1933-, Barton, Paul, Jones, James E. (James Earl), 1950- |
| Source Sets | Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis |
| Language | en_US |
| Detected Language | English |
| Type | Thesis |
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