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Tooth intrusion and facial morphology. A cephalometric study in adults, using the implant method
Departments of Orthodontics and Prosthetic Dentistry, University of Oslo Norway
Dr Olaf Krogstad Department of Orthodontics Dental Faculty University of Oslo Geitmyrsvn 71 Oslo 4, Norway
The relationship between the intrusive effect of a bite-raising splint and facial morphology was investigated in 20 adult patients with extreme tooth wear. Correlation analyses were performed between the amount of intrusion and basal and dento-alveolar measurements as well as the thickness of the splint. The only parameter showing a statistically significant correlation was the thickness of the splint.