Occlusion calculator.
Start with end in mind' is a popular cliché in orthodontics. This aptly applies to the therapeutic occlusion the orthodontist strives to achieve. Predicting the post treatment occlusion is an essential component of treatment planning. When no extractions or symmetric extractions are done predicting the final occlusion is somewhat easy. Prediction is challenging when we do unconventional and/or asymmetric extractions. To aid this decision Kesling proposed the 'Kesling Setup'. Though it serves the purpose acceptably; it is time, energy and money consuming. We have developed a model which can help us visualize the final occlusion in matter of seconds. Although this model is primarily intended for orthodontic postgraduate teaching, it can be of considerable use even to a seasoned orthodontist. The regular use of "Orthodontic Calculator" in our department is a testimony to its usefulness.
Senior Lecturer, Department of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics, Vaidik Dental College and Research Centre , Daman, U.T., India .
Abhishek
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Bansal
Assistant Professor, Department of Community Dentistry, Al-Badar Dental College and Hospital , Gulbarga, Karnatka, India .
Anand
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Hiremath
Assistant Professor, Department of Community Dentistry, Al-Badar Dental College and Hospital , Gulbarga, Karnatka, India .
Eby
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Aluckal
Diagnosis; Extractions; Molar relationship; Occlusion; Treatment planning