Mandibular symphysis morphology and dimensions in different anteroposterior jaw relationships.

Conclusions: The dimensions and configuration of MS in the Class III relationship were different than those in Class I and Class II relationships; the alveolar part of MS compensated for the skeletal relationship in the Class III pattern. MS dimensions were strongly correlated to anterior facial dimensions.
PMID: 23914822 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]

Source: The Angle Orthodontist - August 5, 2013 Category: Dentistry Authors: Al-Khateeb SN, Al Maaitah EF, Abu Alhaija ES, Badran SA Tags: Angle Orthod Source Type: research