Preparation of Lateral and Frontal Cephalometric Templates for Men with Normal Occlusion

Document Type : original article

Authors

1 Associate Professor, Dept. of Orthodontics, School of Dentistry, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran

2 Assistant Professor, Dept. of Orthodontics, School of Dentistry, Ghazvin University of Medical Sciences, Ghazvin, Iran

Abstract

Introduction:
Using template is a very fast and reliable way for diagnosing and treatment planning in orthodontics. The aim of this study, which was done for the first time in Iran, was to prepare lateral and frontal cephalometric templates for men with normal occlusion to be used for diagnosis and treatment planning of patients who need orthodontic and ortho-surgical services.
Materials and Methods:
31 male students of Islamic Azad University with normal occlusion, aged 19 to 25 with the mean age of 21.3 years, were selected. After preparing files and taking impressions, lateral and frontal cephalograms were taken in NHP and cephalometric analyses were done. Data were analysed using SPSS software (student t-test).
Results:
2 templates were extracted, one lateral and one frontal or posterio-frontal.
Conclusion:
Using template is a very fast and reliable way for diagnosis and treatment planning in orthodontics. The templates of this study, which are available and will be submitted on request, can be used for patients of the above-mentioned age group.

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Journal of Mashhad Dental School
Volume 28, Issue 1,2
Spring & Summer 2004
April 2004
Pages 1-8

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History

  • Receive Date: 21 September 2013
  • Accept Date: 21 September 2013

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