OBJECTIVE:
The ideal buccolingual (BL) inclination of upper and lower first molars allows maximum intercuspation and avoids occlusal interferences at rest and during jaw movements. Therefore the objective of present study was to evaluate the BL inclination of upper and lower first molars in adult patients.
METHODS:
A cross-sectional study was conducted on 52 subjects visited dental clinics.The evaluation of BL inclination of maxillary and mandibular molars was done using CBCT images on Galaxis/Galileos implant viewer software. After sagittal orientation, the angle was measured from long axis of tooth to the vertical line drawn perpendicular to horizontal reference plane.
RESULTS:
Mandibular molars were found to be lingually inclined with mean value of 14.07°±4.49°. Similarly, mean buccal inclination of maxillary molars was found to be 9.42°±6.70°.
CONCLUSIONS:
It can be concluded from this study that maxillary molars are buccally incline over the basal bone whereas, mandibular molars are lingually inclined.
KEYWORDS:
Molar, maxilla, mandible, torque
Key words: Molar, maxilla, mandible, torque
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