Open AccessMeasuring molar movement: A reliable technique
Author(s) -
Jonathan Sandler,
Badri Thiruvenkatachari,
Rodrigo Gutierrez
Publication year - 2017
Publication title -
apos trends in orthodontics
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2321-4600
pISSN - 2321-1407
DOI - 10.4103/apos.apos_21_17
Subject(s) - superimposition , molar , movement (music) , orthodontics , computer science , radiography , dentistry , computer vision , medicine , physics , radiology , acoustics
A technique of accurately assessing left and right maxillary molar movement is described, using superimposition of digital study models. This method has distinct advantages over the traditional method of measuring tooth movement using cephalometric radiographs