Back to Search
Start Over
A comparative study of treatment outcomes between begg and edgewise orthodontic systems in class I cases.
- Source :
-
Dental research journal [Dent Res J (Isfahan)] 2014 Sep; Vol. 11 (5), pp. 574-8. - Publication Year :
- 2014
-
Abstract
- Background: The purpose of this study was to compare the occlusal peer assessment rating (PAR) index in Class I patients treated by means of Begg and Edgewise methods.<br />Materials and Methods: The pre- and post-treatment study models of Class I patients, referred to two private clinics, treated with Begg method (n = 30) and standard Edgewise method (n = 30), were reviewed retrospectively using PAR index including dental displacements, buccal occlusion (anteroposterior, vertical and transverse), overjet, overbite and midline parameters. The changes in PAR indices were analyzed using paired t-test. A P < 0.05 was considered as statistically significant.<br />Results: There was no significant difference in sex and age distribution between the two groups. The improvement of buccal occlusion in patients treated by Begg method (1.51 ± 0.39) was significantly higher than that of patients treated by Edgewise method (0.28 ± 0.39). The duration of treatment in Begg method (17.8 ± 1.3 months) was significantly shorter than that of Edgewise method (23.7 ± 1.3 months). However, there were no significant differences between the two methods in terms of total PAR index, dental displacements, overjet, overbite and midline.<br />Conclusion: In conclusion, findings of the present study indicated that Begg method might be associated with better improvement of buccal occlusion and shorter duration of treatment.
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 1735-3327
- Volume :
- 11
- Issue :
- 5
- Database :
- MEDLINE
- Journal :
- Dental research journal
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 25426149