Applicability of Moyers Mixed Dentition analysis … Maroli S et al Journal of International Oral Health 2015; 7(12):38-43 th st Received: 18 July 2015 Accepted: 21 October 2015 Conflicts of Interest: None Original Research Source of Support: Nil A Comparative Evaluation of Moyers Mixed Dentition Analysis among Bengali and Keralite Population Sasidharan Maroli1, Hashim Ali2, Jithesh Chakkarayan3, Vishal Vijayan3, Ganesh Chinthan3 Contributors: for upper teeth in Keralite females. In the case of lower arch, values 1Professor, Department of Orthodontics, Kannur Dental should be accepted at 50th percentile level of significance to get a College, Anjarakkandy, Kannur, Kerala, India; 2Professor & more accurate prediction. Head, Department of Orthodontics, Kannur Dental College, Key Words: Bengal population, Keralite, Moyers mixed dentition Anjarakkandy, Kannur, Kerala, India; 3Assistant Professor, analysis, model analysis Department of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics, Kannur Dental College, Anjarakandy, Kannur, Kerala, India. Correspondence: Introduction Dr. Maroli S. Department of Orthodontics, Kannur Dental College, Malocclusion is the disharmony of the teeth and their Anjarakkandy, Kannur, Kerala, India. Phone: +91-9847025853. supporting tissues, which affect self-image, interpersonal Email:
[email protected] transaction, and functional integrity of the stomatognathic How to cite the article: system in the patient. It is well-recognized fact that correct Maroli S, Ali H, Chakkarayan J, Vijayan V, Chinthan G. teeth position is an indispensable aspect of health, function, and A comparative evaluation of Moyers mixed dentition analysis among longevity of the system. The teeth should be uncrowded and in Bengali and Keralite population. J Int Oral Health 2015;7(12):38-43. proximal contact, and different components of stomatognathic, Abstract: system should be within physiological harmony.