The relationship between maxillary length, differential maxillary impaction, and the change in maxillary incisor inclination.
A mathematical formula based on a geometric model is described that will permit greater accuracy in planning orthodontic treatment and orthognathic surgery for patients who require differential maxillary impaction.
Naini
Farhad B
FB
Eastnam Dental Institute for Oral Health Care Science, University College Hospital, 256 Gray's Inn Road, Lonson WC1X 8LD, UK. farhad@naini.freeserve.co.uk
Hunt
Nigel P
NP
Moles
David R
DR
D000465:Algorithms; D002508:Cephalometry; D006801:Humans; D007180:Incisor / Q000473:pathology*; D016014:Linear Models; D008437:Maxilla / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery; D009971:Orthodontics, Corrective; D019340:Osteotomy, Le Fort; D010347:Patient Care Planning; D011379:Prognosis; D014716:Vertical Dimension