Utility of Panoramic Radiograph for Assessment of Mandibular Asymmetry as Compared with Posteroanterior Cephalogram

Objective: Was to assess the mandibular asymmetry on panoramic radiograph (OPG) as compared PA (posterior anterior) cephalogram. Materials and method: A total of 15 participant’s records with age above 12 years; both genders; Pakistani nationals; clear OPG cephalogram available; full biodata available were included. Radiographs participants unerupted or missing teeth in anterior posterior region excluded. Three linear measurements (condylar, ramus, body length) one angular measurement (gonial angle) performed cephalograms. Paired t test Pearson correlation applied between for condylar, length gonial angle see relationship. Results: The females 6(40%) males 9(60%). mean condylar measured was 8.44 ± 2.96mm 9.98 2.73mm difference 1.5mm no statistical (p=0.1007). Similarly ramus (p=0.706), corpus (p=0.066) (p=0.333) not statistically different Very high found length(r=0.97), (r=0.96), (r=0.93) very highly significant (p<0.001). But moderate (p=0.035). Conclusion: can be used initial diagnosis asymmetry. Keywords: Mandibular asymmetry, radiograph, posterior-anterior