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KOBEDI, R; RAJBARAN-SINGH, S; SWANEPOEL, HF  e  OETTLE, AC. Cephalometric characteristics of South African Black patients presenting at an academic oral health centre. S. Afr. dent. j. [online]. 2025, vol.80, n.9, pp.468-475. ISSN 0375-1562.  https://doi.org/10.17159/sadj.v80i09.22563.

INTRODUCTION: Cephalometric analysis is central to the diagnosis, treatment planning and successful management of dental malocclusion and skeletal discrepancies. While interpopulation variations in skeletal morphology have been documented, limited research is available in the South African context. This study contributes to developing literature describing cephalometrics in a South African Black population AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: The study aimed to assess the cephalometrics of a sample of South African Black adults according to Wits appraisal categories and to examine variations according to sex and age DESIGN: This was a cross-sectional quantitative study examining archived lateral cephalograms METHODS: The study analysed 114 lateral cephalograms (63 females, 51 males). ImageJ software was used for cephalometric measurements. Statistical analysis was performed using PAST statistical programme RESULTS: Across Wits appraisal categories significant differences were revealed in the ANB and SNB angles. The extent of mandibular protrusion was greater in males, while the extent of maxillary protrusion was greater in females. In females, where the gnathic index was found to significantly increase with increasing age, the gonial angle significantly decreased CONCLUSION: The variations noted in cephalometric analysis of South African Black patients warrants the investigation of contextual consideration for orthodontic assessments and treatment

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