Journal of the College of Physicians and Surgeons--Pakistan : JCPSP
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J Coll Physicians Surg Pak · Nov 2011
Comparative StudyClinical applicability of variations in arch dimensions and arch forms among various vertical facial patterns.
To compare dental arch dimensions and arch forms in various vertical facial patterns. ⋯ Statistically significant difference in arch dimensions was found only in maxillary total arch length and mandibular posterior intermolar width. A non-linear relationship was found between arch length and arch width. Wide lower arches were predominant in all face types whereas wide upper arches were predominant in hypo- and hyperdivergent subjects.