title: The importance of the diagnostic setup in the orthodontic treatment plan.
abstract: The aim of this study was to address the importance of the diagnostic setup by examining two cases where diagnostic setups were made in order to determine the treatment plan. The diagnostic setup is a fundamental aid and should be used when there are doubts in the orthodontic planning.
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthodontics, Federal University of Rio de Janeiro.
authors.forename: Claudia Trindade
authors.initials: CT
authors.lastname: Mattos
authors.forename: Ana Carolina Rodrigues
authors.initials: AC
authors.lastname: Gomes
authors.forename: Alexandre Antônio
authors.initials: AA
authors.lastname: Ribeiro
authors.forename: Lincoln Issamu
authors.initials: LI
authors.lastname: Nojima
authors.forename: Matilde da Cunha Gonçalves
authors.initials: Mda C
authors.lastname: Nojima
mesh_terms: D002508:Cephalometry; D002648:Child; D003198:Computer Simulation; D003945:Diagnosis, Oral / Q000379:methods*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007180:Incisor / Q000503:physiopathology*; D008297:Male; D057887:Overbite / Q000175:diagnosis*; D010347:Patient Care Planning; D055815:Young Adult