EVALUATION OF THE EFFECTIVENESS OF DENTAL DISTALIZATION ACCORDING TO TELERADIOGRAPHY DATA

Abstract

Introduction. Distalization of teeth is an important stage of orthodontic treatment, the effectiveness of which is typically assessed using traditional radiological methods.The aim of the study was to determine the effectiveness of distalization of teeth in children by analyzing teleradiograms in the dynamics of class II treatment using an individual distalizer.Materials and methods. The study was conducted on 30 orthodontic patients who received individual distalizers during their orthodontic treatment. The average age of the patients in the total sample was (13.4±2.1) years. The gender distribution in the group was homogeneous and did not differ statistically. Occlusion was assessed using cephalometric analysis based on teleradiography. Statistical processing of the results was carried out using standard software "Microsoft Office Excel".The results. Cephalometric analysis results: SNA, SNB, ANB angles and other skeletal parameters unchanged, IMPA – (4.859) mm, Overjet – (-2.028) mm, Overbite – (-1.886) mm, LAFH – (1.013) mm, PTV-U6 – (-2.406) mm.Conclusions. There are positive changes in gnathic parameters, despite the absence of changes in cranial parameters, in patients undergoing distalization of teeth using an individual distalizer. The data obtained indicate the effectiveness of using this orthodontic appliance for treating distal occlusion in adolescent children. The prospect of further research is to study the long-term results of using an individual distalizer in orthodontic patients of different ages and under different clinical conditions.