Abstract:
Abstract
Introduction. Mandibular prognathism is a facial disharmony characterized by an anterior relationship of the mandible to the upper jaw. Some authors associate the increased
volume of the tongue with the development of this anomaly.
Currently in the scientific literature it is debated whether the
tongue actively shapes the surrounding tissues or adapts to
existing conditions. The aim of this study is to evaluate the
volume of the tongue at the patients with class III malocclusion compared to class I patients using three-dimensional
volumetric analysis based on computed tomography.
Material and methods. The three-dimensional calculation of the tongue volume was performed using the technology of virtual surgical planning on 15 subjects with class III
compared to class I, based on DICOM data of multidetector
computed tomography.
Results. As a result of a detailed analysis, the volume of
the language was correlated with the values of the angles
SNA, SNB as well as the Witts values.
Conclusion. In conclusion, we attest to a higher volume
of tongue at patients with class III compared to class I.
