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<p>The anterior maxilla or premaxilla is part of the upper jaw and the most significant content of this region, from the aspect of orthodontic therapy, are the incisor teeth. The frequency of complications during orthodontic movement of the upper incisors refers to a more detailed evaluation of the anatomical structures of the premaxilla. The aim of this study was to investigate morphological and morphometric characteristics of the anterior maxilla by cone beam computed tomography, which could be of interest for planning orthodontic teeth movement. By reviewing the available literature, we compared the values of the alveolar bone height, the distance between the alveolar crest and enamel – cement boundary, total alveolar bone width, the thickness of the buccal, and palatal plate, nasopalatine canal, and accessory canals of the anterior maxilla. The results of our study show changes in the labial and palatal aspects of the alveolar bone height during orthodontic interventions. Different results of the alveolar bone width are in correlation with gender, age, and type of orthodontic tooth movement. Distance between the nasopalatine canal and maxillary central incisors was estimated at the value from 4 to 6 mm, which is below the recommended value for maximum incisal retraction by Proffit. Research results show variations in shape, length, and diameter of the nasopalatine canal, which indicates individual varieties detected on cone beam computed tomography. Other anatomical structures and measures show an insignificant correlation with orthodontic teeth movement. According to the contradictory results of the available articles, it is required to achieve an individual approach to orthodontic interventions in the area of the anterior maxilla.</p>
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The anterior maxilla or premaxilla is part of the upper jaw and the most significant content of this region, from the aspect of orthodontic therapy, are the incisor teeth. The frequency of complications during orthodontic movement of the upper incisors refers to a more detailed evaluation of the anatomical structures of the premaxilla. The aim of this study was to investigate morphological and morphometric characteristics of the anterior maxilla by cone beam computed tomography, which could be of interest for planning orthodontic teeth movement. By reviewing the available literature, we compared the values of the alveolar bone height, the distance between the alveolar crest and enamel – cement boundary, total alveolar bone width, the thickness of the buccal, and palatal plate, nasopalatine canal, and accessory canals of the anterior maxilla. The results of our study show changes in the labial and palatal aspects of the alveolar bone height during orthodontic interventions. Different results of the alveolar bone width are in correlation with gender, age, and type of orthodontic tooth movement. Distance between the nasopalatine canal and maxillary central incisors was estimated at the value from 4 to 6 mm, which is below the recommended value for maximum incisal retraction by Proffit. Research results show variations in shape, length, and diameter of the nasopalatine canal, which indicates individual varieties detected on cone beam computed tomography. Other anatomical structures and measures show an insignificant correlation with orthodontic teeth movement. According to the contradictory results of the available articles, it is required to achieve an individual approach to orthodontic interventions in the area of the anterior maxilla.

The Role of Morphometric Characteristics of Anterior Maxilla in Planning the Interventions Accompanied by Orthodontic Teeth Movement – An Overview

Faculty of Medical Sciences, Department of Dentistry

Experimental and Applied Biomedical Research (EABR)

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The anterior maxilla or premaxilla is part of the upper jaw and the most significant content of this region, from the aspect of orthodontic therapy, are the...

The Role of Morphometric Characteristics of Anterior Maxilla in Planning the Interventions Accompanied by Orthodontic Teeth Movement – An Overview

Published Online: Jan 17, 2022

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Received: Dec 10, 2021

Accepted: Dec 14, 2021

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/sjecr-2021-0062

Keywords
anterior maxilla, morphometric characteristics, orthodontic teeth movement, cone beam computed tomography - CBCT, nasopalatine canal - NPC, accessory canals - ACs

© 2021 Aleksandra Arnaut et al., published by Sciendo

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 3.0 License.

The Role of Morphometric Characteristics of Anterior Maxilla in Planning the Interventions Accompanied by Orthodontic Teeth Movement – An Overview

Published Online: Jan 17, 2022

Page range: -

Received: Dec 10, 2021

Accepted: Dec 14, 2021

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/sjecr-2021-0062

Keywordsanterior maxilla, morphometric characteristics, orthodontic teeth movement, cone beam computed tomography - CBCT, nasopalatine canal - NPC, accessory canals - ACs

© 2021 Aleksandra Arnaut et al., published by Sciendo

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 3.0 License.

Keywords
anterior maxilla, morphometric characteristics, orthodontic teeth movement, cone beam computed tomography - CBCT, nasopalatine canal - NPC, accessory canals - ACs