Cephalometric template for children aged 11-13 with normal occlusion in Mashhad

Document Type : original article

Authors

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

2 Assistant Professor, Department of Orthodontics, School of Dentistry, Ahvaz University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran.

Abstract

Introduction
The aim of this study, which has been done for the first time in Mashhad, was to prepare lateral cephalometric templates for boys and girls with normal occlusion in Mashhad and use of them for diagnosing and treatment planning of malocclusions in orthodontic patients.
Materials and Methods
 In this study 29 girls and 25 boys, aged 11 to 13, were chosen from schools of Mashhad. After preparing files and taking impressions, their lateral cephalograms were taken in NHP and the template preparation process with a new technique was carried out and the templates were extracted.
Results
4 templates were extracted: 2 for girls aged 11 and 12, and 2 for boys aged 12 and 13.
Conclusion
Using template is a very fast and reliable way for diagnosing and treatment planning in orthodontics. The templates of this study can be used for patients of the above-mentioned age group.

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Journal of Mashhad Dental School
Volume 27, Issue 3,4
Autumn & Winter 2004
October 2003
Pages 108-115

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History

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

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