Correlation Between the Curve of Spee and Vertical Divergence in Skeletal Class I Patients
Abstract
The Curve of Spee (COS) is one of many factors that must be considered when treatment planning the orthodontic patient. The objective of this study was to determine if a correlation existed between skeletal Class I patients and their vertical skeletal divergence. This retrospective study analyzed 60 total Class I patients divided into 3 equal groups based on vertical skeletal divergence (hypodivergent, normodivergent, and hyperdivergent). From this population, measurements from cephalometric and pre-treatment study models were recorded. The data was aggregated and analyzed with Pearson Correlation Coefficient statistics. This study found that there was a statistically significant positive correlation between the COS and both overbite and overjet. However, no correlation was identified between the COS and vertical skeletal divergence in skeletal Class I patients.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jun 13, 2023
- Accession Number
- AD1222402
Entities
People
- Mark D. Ryan
Organizations
- Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences