COMPARAÇÃO DA ATRATIVIDADE DO SORRISO EM PACIENTES CLASSE III TRATADOS ORTODONTICAMENTE COM A TÉCNICA BIOFUNCIONAL E ROTH

Abstract

Introduction: The aim of this study was compare the smile attractiveness in patients with Class III malocclusion orthodontically treated in a compensatory mode with Biofunctional and Roth prescription. Material and methods: Extraoral smiling photographs of 64 patients were used, 33 treated with Biofunctional prescription and 31 with Roth. The smile attractiveness was evaluated by a group of 55 orthodontists and the data analyzed by the non-parametric Mann-Whitney test. Results: The results showed statistically significant difference between the two groups, observing the most esthetically pleasing smiles at the patients treated with Biofunctional prescription. Conclusion: It was concluded that Class III patients orthodontically treated in a compensatory mode with Biofunctional prescription showed higher smile attractiveness as regards treaties with Roth prescription.