The validation of a non-radiation technique for orthodontic diagnosis that involves three dimensional dentofacial images
Date
2014
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Authors
Haghi, Arshan
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OA Version
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Abstract
Background: Cephalometrics has been the foundation of orthodontic diagnosis for many years. However, some orthodontists maintain that for many routine orthodontic cases a lateral cephalogram is not necessary.
Aim: The purpose of this study is to validate a novel method of orthodontic diagnosis and treatment planning that utilizes three dimensional images of the face and the teeth in lieu of traditional orthodontic records and in particular, the lateral cephalogram.
Material and Methods: 9 orthodontic patients were treatment planned by 20 different orthodontists using a set of standard orthodontic records by filling out a diagnosis and treatment planning questionnaire. The same patients were retreatment planned by the orthodontists after 2 weeks using 3D records. Internal consistency of diagnosis and treatment planning decisions were examined by percentage of agreement and kappa statistics. Intra-record reliability was assessed by having each examiner redo one standard record and one 3D record two weeks after completion of the second phase of diagnosis and treatment planning.
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Thesis (MSD) --Boston University, Goldman School of Dental Medicine, 2014 (Department of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics).
Includes bibliographic references: leaves 100-104.
Thesis (MSD) --Boston University, Goldman School of Dental Medicine, 2014 (Department of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics).
Includes bibliographic references: leaves 100-104.
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