OBJETIVO: determinar os valores da medida de Wits para jovens amazonenses portadores de oclusão normal. METODOLOGIA: por meio de telerradiografias em norma lateral, determinou-se a medida Wits em uma amostra de 30 jovens, sendo 15 do gênero feminino e 15 do gênero masculino. Todos eram brasileiros, amazonenses, filhos e netos de amazonenses, sem tratamento ortodôntico prévio, com perfil harmonioso, oclusão normal e ausência dos terceiros molares. Nesses indivíduos, foi determinada a medida Wits e essa foi comparada entre os gêneros, por meio de um teste t. RESULTADOS E CONCLUSÕES: não houve dimorfismo sexual nas grandezas cefalométricas de Wits. Evidenciou-se a necessidade de um padrão cefalométrico específico a ser utilizado em amazonenses brasileiros.
/ Introduction: he advent of Implantodontics has opened up the horizons in edentulous patients treatment. Osseointegrated implant-supported overdentures are one example of a successful treatment modality for complete edentulism. hey are an attractive alternative due to being simple and of relatively low cost. hey also have advantages over the use of complete dentures, especially with regard to masticatory eiciency and patient's comfort and satisfaction. Objective: To describe a case of overdenture with immediate loading to show an alternative approach for oral rehabilitation. Methods: he technique main advantages were presented. Conclusion: he study concluded that overdenture with immediate loading has some advantages, such as reduced treatment time, low cost, and improved patients's quality of life.
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