Prevalencia de asimetrías mandibulares en radiografías panorámicas, pacientes de 15-18 años UCSG 2018-2019.

Abstract

Introduction: Facial symmetry results from the location, shape, and size of skeletal muscle structures of correct proportions. On the contrary, asymmetries are common deformities with mild to severe displacements in the middle line of the jaw, which may result from asymmetrical growth of the jaw or other factors affecting facial growth and are also considered a natural phenomenon if it is within reasonable limits. Objective: Know the prevalence of mandibular asymmetries in panoramic x-rays of patients treated at the UCSG dental clinic year 2018-2019. Materials and methods: It is a research of retrospective type, descriptive, analytical and transversal design. The sample consisted of 140 panoramic X-rays but based on the inclusion criteria resulted in a total of 36 panoramic X-rays. Results: The degree of jaw asymmetry was obtained that refers to the difference in the condyle and branch, where 18 x-rays had a prevalence of 50% Conclusion: It is important to carry out this simple analysis as it gives us a contribution in the diagnosis of the patient and in this way we can establish appropriate treatment plans and obtain better results.