Bolton Analysis Calculator

Anterior and overall tooth-size discrepancy calculator. Enter either summed mesiodistal widths or individual tooth measurements. Unit: millimetres.

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Arch sums

Anterior 3-3
Overall 6-6

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Clinical disclaimer

This calculator is intended as a clinical support and educational tool only. The Bolton ratios and millimetric discrepancies must be interpreted by a qualified dental or orthodontic professional together with complete diagnostic records, including occlusion, arch form, tooth morphology, restorations, periodontal status, skeletal pattern, treatment objectives and patient-specific factors. This tool does not provide a diagnosis, treatment plan, or indication for enamel reduction, extraction, prosthetic build-up, or restorative treatment.

Formulas used

Anterior Bolton ratio = mandibular anterior sum / maxillary anterior sum × 100
Overall Bolton ratio = mandibular 6-6 sum / maxillary 6-6 sum × 100
Ideal mandibular sum = maxillary sum × ideal ratio / 100
Ideal maxillary sum = mandibular sum / (ideal ratio / 100)
Mandibular adjustment = ideal mandibular sum - measured mandibular sum
Maxillary adjustment = ideal maxillary sum - measured maxillary sum

Default Bolton standards: anterior 77.2% ± 1.65 SD; overall 91.3% ± 1.91 SD.