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Methods: A retrospective analysis was performed on CBCT images based on predefined inclusion and exclusion criteria. The sample consisted of 76 CBCT images of 38 skeletal Class III patients and 38 skeletal Class I patients. CBCT scans were used to measure mesiodistal width, sagittal length, coronal height, effective height of OC, and sagittal OC angle. Statistical analyses were conducted with RStudio software. Results: Significant differences were found in sagittal OC angle and sagittal length of OC between the study groups (p &lt; 0.001). In other metrics, such as coronal height of OC, effective OC height, and mesiodistal width of OC between the groups, no significant differences were found. Class III malocclusions exhibited significantly reduced sagittal OC angle and sagittal length of OC compared to Class I malocclusions. The left side showed a significantly larger sagittal OC angle than the right side (p = 0.002). Conclusions: This preliminary study identified reduced sagittal angle and sagittal length of OC in patients with Class III skeletal malocclusion. Clinicians should recognize potential differences in OC morphometry in patients with skeletal malocclusions. 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