Title
Total arch distalization: A CBCT space assessment study
Authors
K.S Indulakshmi1,*, Gejo Johns1, Jose Sunny1, J.S Ajeesha Nair1, K. Arjun1 & Renjith Madhavan2
Affiliation
1Department of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopaedics, Annoor Dental College and Hospital, Muvattupuzha, Ernakulam, Kerala, India; 2Department of Periodontics Century Dental College, Kasaragod, Kerala, India; *Corresponding author
K.S Indulakshmi - E-mail: indulakshmi283@gmail.com; Phone: +91
8606094461
Gejo Johns - E-mail: gejoissacjohns@gmail.com
Jose Sunny - E-mail: jose.sunny@yahoo.co.in
J.S Ajeesha Nair - E-mail: ajeeshanair@gmail.com
Article Type
Research Article
Date
Received May 1, 2026; Revised May 31, 2026; Accepted May 31, 2026, Published May 31, 2026
Abstract
Distalization of the maxillary and mandibular arches is a commonly performed space-gaining procedure used to avoid extractions. However, successful total arch distalization requires careful assessment of several factors. Therefore, it is of interest to evaluate key parameters for planning total arch distalization in the maxilla and mandible using cone-beam computed tomography, including posterior available space and root morphology. CBCT of maxilla and mandible taken for various purposes where used. The views required are sagittal and axial sections. CBCT images were saved as DICOM files to generate quantitative measurements. The PAS in the maxilla region is higher compared to that in the mandibular region with a statistically significant difference.
Keywords
CBCT, distalization, PAS, root morphology
Citation
Indulakshmi et al. Bioinformation 22(5): 3214-3218 (2026)
Edited by
P Kangueane
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.
