by admin | Dec 7, 2023 | Uncategorized
One of the most popular contributions of Dr. Joseph Jarabak to Orthodontics was the Jarabak analysis (1972) which showed the effects of dentofacial growth to pre and post orthodontic treatment outcomes. Jarabak’s cephalometric analysis, based on the Björk study with... by admin | Dec 7, 2023 | Uncategorized
Significance of occlusal plane in orthodontics Various analyses in orthodontics use reference planes for accurate diagnosis and treatment planning. The occlusal plane, as a reference, appears in different points plotted together. Its inclination predicts the growth... by admin | Dec 7, 2023 | Uncategorized
The Subjective Facial Aesthetics The soft tissue profile is essential for facial esthetics and treatment planning in orthodontics. It highly affects the treatment to achieve alignment of teeth based on the patient’s perceived harmonious lip position. The preference... by admin | Feb 22, 2022 | Uncategorized
In the early 1950’s, Dr. Steiner emphasized the significance of the cephalometric analysis since the cephalometer was still starting to gain popularity during his time. He tried to present the analysis in an easily understood and relevant manner to encourage higher... by admin | Feb 22, 2022 | Uncategorized
The 2010 Jefferson Cephalometric Analysis evolved from the Sassouni Archial Analysis by Dr. Vikan Sassouni, Sassouni Plus and Simplified Sassouni Plus Analysis by Dr. Richard Beistle and the Koski Circle Analysis. However, it distinctly used the Cranial plane and... by admin | Feb 21, 2022 | Uncategorized
The success of orthodontic treatment lies in careful diagnosis and treatment planning. The cephalogram provides descriptive information of the patient’s skeletal and dental malocclusion. The radiographic data are analyzed to predict growth patterns and determine case...