Statistical study regarding the identification of premature occlusal contacts in patients with Angle class I and class II malocclusions

Objective. In this study we tried to identify the premature occlusal contacts that are present in patients with Angle Class I and Class II malocclusions. Materials and method. For this study 60 patients with Angle Class I and Class II malocclusions were examined. Identification of premature occlusal contacts was made both clinically and with the help of study casts mounted in an adjustable articulator. Results and discussion. Based on the statistical analysis made in this study we noticed that for patients with Angle Class I malocclusion, premature occlusal contacts from protrusion on the working side are more common, they are present in 15 patients, than to those with Angle Class II malocclusion where they were identified in 13 patients. In right laterotrusive edge to edge position we noticed that there are premature occlusal contacts on the working side in 43.3% of patients with Angle Class I malocclusion, and 50% of patients with Angle Class II malocclusion. Conclusions. In protrusive and laterotrusive edge to edge position there are premature occlusal contacts both at Angle Class I malocclusion, and in Angle Class II malocclusion patients. For practical conclusions, it is necessary to carry out more studies on the identification of occlusal premature contacts, which may occur in people with malocclusion.