EVALUATION OF MAXILLARY CANINE CALCIFICATION AND SKELETAL MATURITY COMPARING MALES AND FEMALES SUBJECTS IN DIFFERENT FACIAL HEIGHTS

Abstract

Aim: The aim of the study is to evaluate skeletal maturity and calcification stages of maxillary canines, in relation to vertical, normal and horizontal facial types in females and males. Material and Method: The sample consisted of 60 patients (30 females and 30 males), with skeletal Class I malocclusion. The subjects were divided into a high-angle group, a low-angle group, and a normal-angle group. Cervical vertebral maturity index (CVM) and Demirjian index (DI) were used to assess the cervical vertebrae maturation level and calcification stages of maxillary canines. Results: CVM stages of the low angle group were found to show a higher tendency for CVM4 in the female group (r=0.484) than in the male group (r=0.439). However, in the high angle group, a higher tendency for CVM6 stage was found in the female group(r=-1.014), and a higher tendency of CVM5 was observed in the male group (r=0.00). The median value of maxillary canine DI stage is stage F in the low-angle and normal-angle groups and G in the high angle group. The DI stages of maxillary canines in the male group are left skewed (r =-1.035), which means that there is a tendency toward low values of maxillary canine DI stages. The DI stages of maxillary canines in the female group are right skewed (r=0.0911), implying that there is a slight tendency toward high values of maxillary canine DI stages. Conclusion: Comparisons between the sexes and facial heights revealed that cervical maturity and tooth calcification stages of maxillary canines are more advanced in females and in the high angle group.