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1.Assessment of Skeletal Maturity by Using Mandibular Second Molar Calcification
Nazish Amjad1, Muhammad Hasnain1, Shahzonia Tariq1, Haseeb Alamzeb1, Mussab Irfan2 and Afshan Bibi3
ABSTRACT
Objective: To correlate the mandibular second molar calcification stages as seen on OPG with CVM stages as seen on lateral cephalogram.
Study Design: Cross-sectional study.
Place and Duration of Study: This study was conducted at the Department of Orthodontics, Dental College HITEC-IMS, Taxilla Cantt from August 2021 to October 2021.
Materials and Methods: OPG and Lateral cephalograms of 100 patients reporting to department of Orthodontics for orthodontic treatment were evaluated and compared. SPSS software was used for statistical analysis. Spearman rank order correlation coefficient was calculated for determining the correlation between the two methods.
Results: A strong correlation (r =0.768) was found between CVM and DI stages. DI stage E was found corresponding to CS 1 and CS 2. Stage F corresponded to CS 2 (50.0%) and CS 3 (42.7%). Stage G corresponded to CS 3, 4 and 5. DI Stage H was found corresponding to CS 5 and CS 6 of the CVMI.
Conclusion: A strong correlation is found between DI stages of mandibular second molar and CVM stages. The mandibular second molar calcification stages can be utilized as a reliable indicator to assess skeletal maturity.
Key Words: DI stages, Orthopantomogram, Growing patients, CVM stages, Lateral cephalogram.
Citation of article: Amjad N, Hasnain M, Tariq S, Alamzeb H, Irfan M, Bibi A. Assessment of Skeletal Maturity by Using Mandibular Second Molar Calcification. Med Forum 2021;32(12):2-5.