title: A cephalometric study to determine the center of anteroposterior curve of occlusion in the cranium.
abstract: Proper management of the occlusal plane is an essential consideration when multiple long span posterior restorations are designed. When restorations are added to an existing tooth arrangement characterized by rotated, tipped or extruded teeth, excursive interferences may be incorporated. The curve of Spee which exists in natural dentition, allows harmony to exist between the anterior teeth and the condylar guidance. Broadrick fag or occlusal plane analyzer is used to assist in the reproduction of tooth morphology that is commensurate with the curve of Spee when posterior restorations are designed; its use prevents the introduction of protrusive interferences. The current study determines the relationship of the center of anteroposterior curve of occlusion in the cranium and its relationship to other cephalometric landmarks and also evaluates the relationship of anteroposterior curve of occlusion to the condyle.
authors.affiliation: Lecturer, Department of Prosthodontics, Kamineni Institute of Dental Sciences, Nalgonda, Andhra Pradesh, India.
authors.forename: Thota Kiran
authors.initials: TK
authors.lastname: Kumar
authors.affiliation: Professor and Head, Department of Prosthodontics, Vananchal Dental College, Ranchi, Jharkhand, India.
authors.forename: Vivek
authors.initials: V
authors.lastname: Thomas
authors.affiliation: Professor, Department of Prosthodontics, Krishnatheja Institute of Dental Sciences, Thirupathi.
authors.forename: Sanjay
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Nilawar
authors.affiliation: Reader, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Vananchal Dental College and Hospital, Ranchi, Jharkhand, India.
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Balamurugan
authors.affiliation: Senior Lecturer, Department of Orthodontics, Vananchal Dental College, Ranchi, Jharkhand, India.
authors.forename: Baldeep Singh
authors.initials: BS
authors.lastname: Marwaha
authors.affiliation: Lecturer, Department of Prosthodontics, The Oxford Dental College and Hospital, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India.
authors.forename: V
authors.initials: V
authors.lastname: Vinod
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D059925:Anatomic Landmarks / Q000033:anatomy & histology; D002508:Cephalometry / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D003481:Cuspid / Q000033:anatomy & histology; D003724:Dental Arch / Q000033:anatomy & histology*; D003766:Dental Occlusion; D004424:Ear Canal / Q000033:anatomy & histology; D006801:Humans; D007180:Incisor / Q000033:anatomy & histology; D007574:Jaw Relation Record / Q000295:instrumentation; D008335:Mandibular Condyle / Q000033:anatomy & histology; D008963:Molar / Q000033:anatomy & histology; D008964:Molar, Third / Q000033:anatomy & histology; D009666:Nose / Q000033:anatomy & histology; D009915:Orbit / Q000033:anatomy & histology; D012886:Skull / Q000033:anatomy & histology*; D055815:Young Adult