Prevalencia de asimetría facial en pacientes pediátricos, clínica de ortodoncia UCSG semestres 2017-2018.

Abstract

Introduction: Facial asymmetry is a common biological condition in different subjects. In it, there will be differences in the size, shape, or malposition of one or more structures of the craniofacial complex that may affect the facial aesthetics of the patient. The facial asymmetries can be of dental, skeletal and functional origin or a combination of these. Objective: To analyze the frequency of facial asymmetry in patients attended in the Orthodontic Area of the UCSG Clinic. Materials and methods: Panoramic radiographs of 100 pediatric patients of the Orthodontic Clinic of the UCSG of the semesters 2017 and 2018 were used. Results: facial asymmetry was observed in 34% of the patients, presenting alteration of the Condyl 38%, of the Maxillary length 20%, of the coronoid apophysis 21% and the mandibular body 35%. The predominance of the class II skeletal relationship and class I malocclusion was found in patients with facial asymmetry. In addition, the upper dental midline was found centered. Conclusion: The third part of the study population presented facial asymmetry. Finding greater asymmetry at the level of structures of the condyle and the mandibular body; in lesser proportion, alteration of the coronoid process and a slight influence of asymmetry in the maxillary area.