Evaluation of Correlation between G-axis and the vertical Craniofacial Growth Vectors

G-axis which is defined by the angle between line S-N and S-G would be of great use in evaluation of the mandibular growth relative to other craniofacial structures the aim of this study was to evaluate the correlation of Gaxis with vertical parameters in adult patients of different malocclusions. Lateral cephalograms of 90 patients with different malocclusions, were traced for evaluation of some horizontal and vertical cephalometric facial parameters. The patients were classified into three groups of 30 on the basis of clinical examination, ANB angle and wits appraisal. Pearson correlation test were conducted to compare the correlation of G axis with vertical parameters in different malocclusions. Y-axis length showed significant and positive correlation with G-axis length. G-axis length and lower facial height had positive significant correlation in three categories. No significant correlation was found between G-axis length and ANB angle or wits. Application of the Y-axis and G-vector simultaneously seem to be more useful in cephalometric evaluation of mandibular growth pattern than emphasis on one.