Craniofacial morphology of orthodontically untreated patients living in Saxony, Germany.

摘要: The subject of this study is an analysis the possible specific ethnic characteristics craniofacial morphology within Saxon population. For purpose we analyzed, in a cephalometric cross-sectional study, lateral radiographs taken between 1992 and 1994 10,047 orthodontically untreated native patients. used was synthesis several classic procedures as applied at Leipzig University. Among sagittal parameters there relatively high prevalence mandibular retrognathism skeletal distal jaw relationship. vertical displayed good balance horizontal growth patterns. With respect to sexual dimorphism, differences angular indices relationship were only moderate so almost irrelevant clinical terms. age-related changes, focus on increase degree prognathism both jaws anterior rotation mandible.