title: Using computerized cephalometrics to analyze the vertical dimension of occlusion.
abstract: A computer program that uses cephalometric analyses for determining the patient's occlusal vertical dimension has recently been introduced. Data generated from this computer implies changes in incisal-pin position for articulated casts. This study evaluated the accuracy of this vertical-dimension program using 24 completely dentate, white male subjects with clinically acceptable occlusal vertical dimensions. A cephalometric radiograph was made, and measurements from the tracing were entered into the computer for analysis. Recommended incisal-pin changes ranged from -11 to +25.3 mm, with a mean change of 8.4 mm for all methods tested. These results showed a low correlation with each subject's clinically determined occlusal vertical dimension.
authors.affiliation: 2nd Dental Company, Camp Lejeune, North Carolina.
authors.forename: C L
authors.initials: CL
authors.lastname: Edwards
authors.forename: M W
authors.initials: MW
authors.lastname: Richards
authors.forename: E J
authors.initials: EJ
authors.lastname: Billy
authors.forename: L C
authors.initials: LC
authors.lastname: Neilans
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D002508:Cephalometry / Q000379:methods*; D003725:Dental Articulators; D003768:Dental Occlusion, Centric; D003936:Diagnosis, Computer-Assisted / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D014716:Vertical Dimension