Influence of Resting Tongue Posture on Mandibular Arch Width and Vertical Dimensions of Face
Abstract:Objective: To evaluate the influence of tongue posture on the arch width of the mandible and the facial proportions in the vertical dimension.Methodology: A cross-sectional analysis was carried out utilizing lateral cephalograms and dental molds from 120 participants (45 males, 75 females). The participants were classified into three categories based on the dimensions of their vertical facial structure: Normodivergent, Hyperdivergent, and Hypodivergent. The posture of the tongue was ascertained by measuring th… Show more
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