The korean journal of orthodontics (대한치과교정학회지)

The Korean Association Of Orthodontists (대한치과교정학회)
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A STUDY OF THE 'WITS' APPRAISAL OF THE KOREAN ADULTS

한국 성인에 있어서의 'Wits' 수치에 관한 연구

  • Ryu, Young Kyu (Dept. of Orthodontics, College of Dentistry, Yonsei University) ;
  • Cho, Bong Che (Dept. of Orthodontics, College of Dentistry, Yonsei University)
  • 유영규 (연세대학교 치과대학 교정학교실) ;
  • 조봉제 (연세대학교 치과대학 교정학교실)
  • Published : 1980.12.01
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Abstract

The purpose of this study was giving some helpful datas in analysing the degree of anteroposterior jaw disharmony with the 'Wits' appraisal. The cephalograms of 105 Korean adults with normal occlusion ranging from 17 to 20 years of age and 76 Koreans with various malocclusion ranging from 12 to 24 years of age were studied and analyzed statistically. The results were as follows; 1. The mean value of 'Wits' appraisal in normal occlusion group was -0.82mm in males and -0.17mm in females. 2. There was no significant difference between the males and females in normal occlusion group. 3, The mean value of 'Wits' appraisal in Angles class II malocclusion group was 2.67mm and higher than normal group. 4. The mean value of 'Wits' appraisal in Angles class III malocclusion group was -8.11 mm and lower than normal group.

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