title: Trigonometric method of analysis of the upper part of the mouth cavity.
abstract: A method of analysis of a cast of the upper part of the mouth cavity which allows a comparison of various forms thereof, by the use of five parameters is described. For their calculation, only five measurements between four pre-determined points are needed. With the great accuracy which the method ensures, it is possible to follow, at short time intervals, the changes brought about by jaw-orthopaedic and surgical procedures. Numerical and schematic graphical comparison permits a rapid evaluation of results achieved in the treatment of clefts. The character of the parameters elucidates the morphogenesis of clefts and indicates the most rational therapy.
mesh_terms: D000539:Alveolar Process / Q000002:abnormalities* / Q000033:anatomy & histology / Q000254:growth & development; D002971:Cleft Lip / Q000601:surgery* / Q000628:therapy; D002972:Cleft Palate / Q000601:surgery* / Q000628:therapy; D000013:Congenital Abnormalities / Q000601:surgery / Q000628:therapy; D003729:Dental Care; D006801:Humans; D008046:Lip / Q000033:anatomy & histology / Q000254:growth & development*; D008433:Mathematics; D009971:Orthodontics, Corrective; D010159:Palate / Q000033:anatomy & histology / Q000254:growth & development*