Clinical epidemiological analysis of malocclusions and facial biotype at the Mexican center of stomatology, Morelia campus

• Author Details:   
• Edgar Heredia Garcia
• Marco Antonio Sanchez Godinez
• Cristobal Landa Roman ^*

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Introduction: The Mexican population, characterized by extensive genetic mixing, presents anthropometric variations influenced by genetic, environmental and geographical factors. These differences affect skeletal, dental and facial biotypes, essential for accurate orthodontic diagnosis and treatment.
Objectives: Determine the prevalence of skeletal classes and facial biotypes in patients treated at the orthodontic clinic of the Mexican Center for Stomatology Campus Morelia.
Materials and Methods: Retrospective, descriptive and analytical study in 94 complete clinical records from the orthodontic clinic. Age, sex, place of origin, treatment philosophy, skeletal class, facial biotype and use of orthopedic devices were analyzed.
Results: Of the records reviewed, the predominant age range was 12 years. More female patients were observed, with a higher prevalence in the dolichofacial biotype. The most frequent dental class was Class II. In terms of work philosophies, 45 Roth, 20 MBT and Alexander 3 were applied. In addition, 19 orthopedic devices were activated.
Conclusion: The patients treated at the orthodontic clinic of the Mexican Center for Stomatology, Morelia Campus, showed a greater tendency toward Class II dental malocclusion and dolichofacial biotype compared to what was reported by the authors evaluated.

Keywords: Orthodontics, Health profile, Mexico, Technique