V Sharma1, D Chaudhary, R Mitra. 1. Division of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopaedics, Department of Dental Surgery, Armed Forces Medical College, Pune - 411040, India. vinteeortho@yahoo.com
Abstract
OBJECTIVES: The purpose of this study was to investigate the prevalence of complete ponticulus posticus in Indian orthodontic patients. METHODS: The presence and types of ponticuli posticus were investigated on 858 lateral cephalograms. RESULTS: Complete ponticulus posticus was found in 4.3% of the subjects studied with a male (5.33%) predominance over female in the population (3.76%). CONCLUSIONS: Ponticulus posticus is not a rare anomaly and the patient must be told of the implications and importance of detecting ponticulus posticus on a lateral cephalogram. This information can prove beneficial for the diagnosis of head and neck symptoms later.
OBJECTIVES: The purpose of this study was to investigate the prevalence of complete ponticulus posticus in Indian orthodontic patients. METHODS: The presence and types of ponticuli posticus were investigated on 858 lateral cephalograms. RESULTS: Complete ponticulus posticus was found in 4.3% of the subjects studied with a male (5.33%) predominance over female in the population (3.76%). CONCLUSIONS: Ponticulus posticus is not a rare anomaly and the patient must be told of the implications and importance of detecting ponticulus posticus on a lateral cephalogram. This information can prove beneficial for the diagnosis of head and neck symptoms later.
Authors: Jason P Young; Paul H Young; Michael J Ackermann; Paul A Anderson; K Daniel Riew Journal: J Bone Joint Surg Am Date: 2005-11 Impact factor: 5.284