Evaluation and comparison of skeletal and dental maturity indicators in individuals with different growth pattern

Abstract

Introduction-Assessment of maturational status is a decisive factor in deciding treatment modality. Various methods till date have been tested to define individual's maturation. This study comprised of 60 samples divided in 3 groups. Group I normal grower (control), group II-vertical growers and group III-horizontal growers. Each sample was assessed for skeletal and dental age using CVMI, SMI stages and canine calcification stages respectively. All data in the groups was analyzed by Annova test. Subgroup data and comparisons were analyzed by Dunnett D test and t-test. Results showed that dental maturation was delayed in horizontal growers as compared to vertical growers with p-value of 0.00 and 0.044. There was non-significant difference in dental maturation of male and females with p-value >0.05. Comparison of skeletal maturation by hand wrist radiograph showed significant variation in group III with delayed skeletal maturation of horizontal growers than control group with p-value < 0.05. Dunnett D test showed main skeletal age by CVMI was significant with p-value of 0.00 which indicates that skeletal age of group III to be lower in all groups. Rest was non-significant.