International Journal of Dentistry Research 2022; 7(3): 73-77 ; DOI:10.31254/dentistry.2022.7307
Evaluation of the Buccal Cortical Bone Thickness in Class II Malocclusion for Mini-Implant Insertion: a CBCT Study
Saad Sami Gasgoos1 , Mahmood Thamer Alshamma1
1. Department of Orthodontic, College of Dentistry, University of Mosul, Mosul, Iraq
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Received: 22nd October, 2022 / Accepted: 18th December, 2022 / Published : 30th December, 2022
Background: This study aimed to evaluate the buccal cortical bone thickness of the Iraqi population for mini-implant insertion using cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT). Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted on maxillary and mandibular CBCT scans of 40 patients (14-25 years). One examiner measured skeletal parameters at 4, 6 and 8 mm apical to the cementoenamel junction (CEJ). Results: the largest buccal cortical bone thickness in the maxilla was between the first and second molar (1.36mm for males, 1.24mm for females) and in the mandible was between the first and second molar (2.17mm for males, 2.37 for female). Conclusions: The buccal cortical bone thickness varies in different individuals. In the mandible, the buccal cortical bone thickness was increased as we move from the anterior to the posterior area. The buccal Cortical bone thickness is thicker in the mandible compared to the maxilla.
Cone-beam computed tomography, Mini-implant, Orthodontic anchorage procedures, Buccal cortical bone thickness.
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Gasgoos SS, Alshamma MT. Evaluation of the Buccal Cortical Bone Thickness in Class II Malocclusion for Mini-Implant Insertion: a CBCT Study. Int J Dent Res 2022; 7(3):73-77. doi: 10.31254/dentistry.2022.7307
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