Achieving ideal dental alignment often involves analyzing the size discrepancy between upper and lower jaws. Bolton discrepancy is a concept in orthodontics that measures this mismatch in the combined widths of permanent incisors and canines. Many treatment approaches have been considered in the literature ranging from accepting the problem to tooth build-up and finally extraction of the tooth causing that problem. This lecture will explore the significance of Bolton discrepancy in orthodontic diagnosis and treatment planning.
Objectives:
1.The concept of Bolton discrepancy and its calculation methods.
2.How Bolton discrepancy helps assess potential crowding, spacing, and ideal tooth positioning.
3.The role of Bolton discrepancy in various orthodontic treatment approaches.