Evaluation of dental Arch Width and its correlation with gender and age in adolescents with early permanent dentition
Session
Dental Science
Description
The development of the dental arch during adolescence represents a crucial period for shaping the orofacial structure and orthodontic planning. The main objective was to assess whether significant differences exist in these parameters depending on gender and age.In this study, conducted at the University for Business and Technology (UBT) in Pristina, the morphometric dimensions of the mandibular arch—specifically intercanine width, intermolar width, and arch length—were analyzed in a sample of 40 dental study models. Participants were divided into two age groups: the first group included study models of children aged 1213, and the second group included those aged 13–14; in total, 23 females and 17 males, all in the early permanent dentition phase. Data were analyzed using SPSS software, employing statistical analyses to determine the significance of the observed differences.The results showed that although males exhibited slightly higher mean values for all arch dimensions, these differences were not always statistically significant. A trend of progressive increase in arch length with age was observed, particularly from ages 12 to 14, reflecting the natural process of dento-skeletal development. These findings, although not always statistically significant, hold clinical importance for early diagnosis and personalized orthodontic planning. In the absence of specific data for our population, this study contributes to building a local reference base and highlights the need for further research with larger samples and more detailed age group classifications.
Keywords:
Dental arch, intercanine width, intermolar width, arch length
Proceedings Editor
Edmond Hajrizi
ISBN
978-9951-982-41-2
Location
UBT Lipjan, Kosovo
Start Date
25-10-2025 9:00 AM
End Date
26-10-2025 6:00 PM
DOI
10.33107/ubt-ic.2025.120
Recommended Citation
Panxhaj, Delvina and Kiseri, Jeta Kubati, "Evaluation of dental Arch Width and its correlation with gender and age in adolescents with early permanent dentition" (2025). UBT International Conference. 9.
https://knowledgecenter.ubt-uni.net/conference/2025UBTIC/DS/9
Evaluation of dental Arch Width and its correlation with gender and age in adolescents with early permanent dentition
UBT Lipjan, Kosovo
The development of the dental arch during adolescence represents a crucial period for shaping the orofacial structure and orthodontic planning. The main objective was to assess whether significant differences exist in these parameters depending on gender and age.In this study, conducted at the University for Business and Technology (UBT) in Pristina, the morphometric dimensions of the mandibular arch—specifically intercanine width, intermolar width, and arch length—were analyzed in a sample of 40 dental study models. Participants were divided into two age groups: the first group included study models of children aged 1213, and the second group included those aged 13–14; in total, 23 females and 17 males, all in the early permanent dentition phase. Data were analyzed using SPSS software, employing statistical analyses to determine the significance of the observed differences.The results showed that although males exhibited slightly higher mean values for all arch dimensions, these differences were not always statistically significant. A trend of progressive increase in arch length with age was observed, particularly from ages 12 to 14, reflecting the natural process of dento-skeletal development. These findings, although not always statistically significant, hold clinical importance for early diagnosis and personalized orthodontic planning. In the absence of specific data for our population, this study contributes to building a local reference base and highlights the need for further research with larger samples and more detailed age group classifications.