AIM: to assess the cranial base annual mean growth in different facial types in Class I, II and III orthopedic maxillomandibular relationship. METHODS: a random sample of 300 Brazilian Caucasian patients (131 males, 169 females), with 10 years and 2 months (mixed dentition) initial mean age, 14 years and 8 months (second molar occlusion) final mean age and 4 years and 5 months mean observation time was selected at a private clinic in São Paulo - Brazil. There were 118 Class I, 151 Class II and 31 Class III. All 600 lateral cephalometric radiographs were taken using the same x-rays equipment. Ricketts and Schwarz analyses modified by Faltin Jr. were used. The same examiner performed the linear measures (Ba-Na, CC-Na, CC-Ba and CF-Po) in T1 and T2. All facial types and Classes were studied together with the total sample and separated by gender. Levene’s test and Student's t-test were carried out. RESULTS AND CONCLUSION: the results confirmed Langlade's results, but showed sexual dimorphism with males growing significantly more than females. This study will be very useful for growth forecast, prognostic and treatment planning in growing patients.
Cranial base growth; Facial types; Orthopedic maxillomandibular relationship
