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(Universidad Privada Norbert Wiener, 2017-09-21) Ugaz Bustamante de Concepcion, Angie Jenifer; Michel Gálvez, Carlos
This study aimed to determine the association between facial biotype and the level of overbite in students at the Private University Norbert Wiener. The sample consisted of students aged between 18 and 43 years. Photographic records were taken in the frontal norm with the students in a natural head position. On the printed photographs, the facial opening angle was determined to establish the facial biotype. The vertical overbite record was clinically performed with the help of a Vernier caliper and a dermatographic pencil. Results: The distribution of facial biotype in the sample was 45.8% for dolichofacial, followed by mesofacial with 47.5%, and finally brachyfacial with 6.8%. Regarding overbite, deep bite predominated with 50.8%, followed by open bite with 40.7%, and normal bite with 8.5%, with no significant differences based on sex. In the dolichofacial group, deep bite predominated (27.1%), followed by open bite (18.6%). The mesofacial group had the highest frequency of deep bite (22%), followed by open bite (18.6%) and normal bite (6.8%). The brachyfacial group had the highest frequency of open bite (3.4%), followed by deep and normal bites at 1.7%. No statistically significant association was found (P > 0.05). Conclusion: Since no results responded to a specific pattern, it can be concluded that facial biotypes are not associated with the degree of vertical overbite.