Evaluation of the Overbite Depth Indicator and Anteroposterior Dysplasia Index in a Sample of the Arab Population.

AIM: To evaluate the mean overbite depth indicator (ODI) and anteroposterior dysplasia index (APDI) values in a sample of Arab Jordanian individuals and compare these findings to the original reference norms.

MATERIALS AND

METHODS

A total of 240 subjects (mean age: 10.54 ± 2.3 years), comprising 123 females and 117 males, were selected based on the presence of an angle class I molar relationship and average vertical and sagittal skeletal and dental patterns. Participants were evenly distributed into four age-based cohorts: group I (7-8 years), group II (9-10 years), group III (11-12 years), and group IV (13-14 years). The mean values of the ODI and APDI were calculated for each age and gender subgroup. These values were statistically analyzed and compared with the original reference norms using SPSS software. A significance threshold of p < 0.05 was applied.

RESULTS

Across the total sample, the mean ODI value was significantly lower (72.10° ± 3.34°), while the mean APDI value was significantly higher (82.70° ± 3.03°) compared to the original reference norms. No statistically significant differences in ODI or APDI values were observed among the four age subgroups. Gender-based analysis revealed no significant differences in APDI values between males and females. However, females exhibited significantly higher ODI values compared to males.

CONCLUSION

The derived mean values for the ODI and APDI serve as clinically relevant benchmarks for orthodontic diagnosis and treatment planning in Arab populations and contribute to the refinement of global cephalometric standards through population-specific insights.

CLINICAL SIGNIFICANCE: This study shows that Arab Jordanian children have different average ODI and APDI values compared to the original standards. Knowing these differences helps orthodontists make better treatment decisions that match the needs of this population. How to cite this article: Alrbata RH, Rahamneh AS. Evaluation of the Overbite Depth Indicator and Anteroposterior Dysplasia Index in a Sample of the Arab Population. J Contemp Dent Pract 2026;27(1):51-54.