Comparison of tooth profile in Chinese, Caucasian and Japanese with normal occlusion
- VernacularTitle:中国人与白种人、日本人正常牙齿形态的比较研究
- Author:
Jia GANG
;
Ding YIN
;
Wang FENG
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Dental occlusion;
Crown clination;
Crown angulation
- From:
Journal of Practical Stomatology
2000;0(05):-
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Objective: To study the difference in tooth profile among Chinese,Caucasian and Japanese with normal occlusion.Methods: The data of the measurments of Chinese,Caucasian and Japanese with normal occlusion were collected from published studies.Crown angulation,crown inclination and crown convex were used in the comparation among the peoples. Results: Tooth profile in Chinese was significantly different from that of Caucasian but was similar to that of Japanese. Conclusion: The orthodontic appliances should be modified when we use the straight wire appliances that is suitable for Caucasian and Japanese.
