Title
Assessment of lower incisor position and symphysis dimensions among different skeletal patterns in the Chhattisgarh population
Authors
E. Reshma*, Virendra Vadher, Chhaya Barapatre, Shalabh Baxi, Shweta Singh & Gangesh B. Singh
Affiliation
Department of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics, Government Dental College, Raipur, Chhattisgarh, India; *Corresponding author
E. Reshma - E-mail: reshmae004@gmail.com; Phone: +91 8281789587
Virendra Vadher - E-mail: drvv@rediffmail.com; Phone: +91 7987468046
Chhaya Barapatre - E-mail: chhaya.barapatre@gmail.com; Phone: +91 7738055661
Shalabh Baxi - E-mail: drsbaxi@gmail.com; Phone: +91 9827097542
Shweta Singh - E-mail: dr.shweta98279@gmail.com; Phone: +91 9827950706
Gangesh B. Singh - E-mail: gangesh75singh@gmail.com; Phone: +91 9406367300
Article Type
Research Article
Date
Received April 1, 2026; Revised April 30, 2026; Accepted April 30, 2026, Published April 30, 2026
Abstract
Lower incisor position and mandibular symphysis morphology across different sagittal skeletal malocclusions, which complicates orthodontic diagnosis and treatment planning is of interest. Therefore, it is of interest to evaluate these parameters among skeletal Class I, Class II and Class III individuals. A cross-sectional analysis was conducted on 180 untreated subjects aged 16-45 years using standardized lateral cephalometric radiographs, with groups classified based on the ANB angle. Statistical analysis using one-way ANOVA and Tukey's post-hoc test identified significant intergroup differences. Thus, proclined lower incisors in Class II subjects and retroclined incisors with increased symphyseal dimensions in Class III subjects, highlighting important dentoalveolar and skeletal variations.
Keywords
Lower incisors; mandibular symphysis; skeletal malocclusion; cephalometrics
Citation
Reshma et al. Bioinformation 22(4): 2653-2658 (2026)
Edited by
Vini Mehta
ISSN
0973-2063
Publisher
License
This is an Open Access article which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly credited. This is distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License.
