Reliability of Panoramic Radiography for Vertical Facial Pattern Assessment

Authors

Waqar Jeelani, Department of Orthodontics, Bakhtawar Amin Medical and Dental College, Multan, PakistanFollow
Maheen Ahmed, Department of Orthodontics, Bakhtawar Amin Medical and Dental College, Multan, PakistanFollow
Shakeel Ahmed, Tehsil Headquarter Hospital Jampur District, Rajanpur, Pakistan

Abstract

The orthopantomogram (OPG) is a common dental screening radiograph that has multiple implications. However, lateral cephalogram is the investigation of choice for the assessment of vertical facial pattern. Objective: The aim of the current study was to investigate the validity of an OPG parameter i.e. panoramic gonial angle (PGoA) for the assessment of the vertical facial pattern. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted on the pretreatment OPG and lateral cephalograms of 200 orthodontic patients aged 15-40 years. The PGoA was measured on both sides and an average was used for statistical analysis. The Pearson’s correlations of PGoA were measured with cephalometric gonial angle (CGoA), SN-GoGn, MMA, FMA, LAFH/TAFH% and PFH/TAFH%. The diagnostic test statistics were applied for PGoA against gold standard “definitive diagnosis (DD)” derived from SN GoGn and FMA. A p-value ofResults: The mean CGoA was 121.18º ± 5.16º which was significantly different (pConclusion: The current study identifies PGoA as a valid tool for the assessment of vertical facial pattern of orthodontic patients with its normal value 116º±3º in our sample.

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Recommended Citation

Jeelani, W., Ahmed, M., & Ahmed, S. Reliability of Panoramic Radiography for Vertical Facial Pattern Assessment. J Dent Indones. 2020;27(3): 151-157