Relationship between body mass index percentile and skeletal maturation and dental development in orthodontic patients.

Introduction: The rate of obesity in children and adolescents is a current public health concern. The aim of this study was to investigate the relationship between body mass index (BMI) percentile and skeletal and dental maturity in adolescent orthodontic patients.

Methods: Orthodontic patients between 8 and 17 years of age were assessed with a retrospective chart review.