Original Article

Year : 2015

Volume : Volume 5

Issue : Issue 1

The Third-Order Angle and the Maxillary Incisor's Inclination to the NA Line: A custom made TIP appliance

Dr. Santosh Reddy

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Dr. Santosh Reddy
santoshreddy@gmail.com

Abstract


Aim: Aim of this study is to evaluate relationship between: 1. Angular measurement data (U1-NA) from lateral ceph& upper incisor 3rd order angle Materials & method: TIP device can be used to determine the angulation of cuspids, bicuspids and molars on dental casts. It can be used intra-orally also and helps in assessing incisor inclination in pre- mid- and posttreatment Results: The relationship between the two can be defined by Regression equation   (GALTON 1877)Y = 1.53X10.67, Where Y is the cephalometric value U1 to NA and X is the UI to NA measured by TIP.

Keywords: TIP appliance, incisor inclination, third order angle.