Characteristics of dentofacial deformities in a Saudi population

Ahmed AI-DeaiJ, BDS
College of Dentistry, King Saud University

The aims of the present investigation were first, to determine Ihe dentofacial characteristics of Saudi patients attending orthognathic surgery clinic, their frequency, gender distribution and secondly to evaluate the extent of soft tissue and dentoalveolar compensation for the underlying deformed skeletal part. The study involved 115 patients on clinical examination and cephalometric analysis were carried out. The finding revealed that the most dominant facial characteristics of Saudi patients who requested clinical consultation regarding their dentofacial deformity were high angle skeletal Class III deformity followed by skeletal Class It then skeletal Class I deformity at 46.1%, 39.1% and 14.8%, respectively. Bimaxillary protrusion, 'gummy smile' and increased lower facial height were considered a major defect of skeletal Class I.

Saudi Dental Journal 2001;13(2):101-105.