Cephalometrics / Computer Techniques 34% 18Q Flashcards
what is the Holdaway ratio?
1:1 ratio for distance btwn L1 to NB and PG to NB
what is the reference plane for the Rickett’s analysis?
frankfort horizontal
In the Rickett’s analysis, what is the facial axis?
angle formed btwn basion-nasion plane and the plane from foramen rotundum to gnathion (PTM to Gn)
In the Rickett’s analysis, the facial axis norm is ___ degrees. Greater numbers means the chin is _____________, and lesser means the chin is _____________.
90 deg
retrognathic
prognathic
In the Rickett’s analysis, describe the change in facial axis from ages 8-18
no change
In the Rickett’s analysis, what two lines form the facial angle?
FH & N-Pg
In the Rickett’s analysis, the facial angle is used to:
measure the degree of retrusion or protrusion of the lower jaw
In Rickett’s analysis, the average facial angle is ___ deg.
88
In the Rickett’s analysis, describe the change in facial angle from ages 8-18
increases with age
The mandibular plane angle ( increases / decreases ) with age
decreases
E-Line extends from soft tissue tip of nose to soft tissue _________
popgonion
The lower lip should be -___mm being E-plane for a 9 y/o
-1mm
Which plane does Frankfort horizontal most closely parallel?
palatal plane
What is the reference plane for the Downs analysis?
Frankfort horizontal
what is Broadbent registration (or point R) used for?
superimpositions
A line between which two points makes the facial plane?
NPg
AB to NPg relates denture bases to each other and the skeletal profile. If the number is negative, this reflects a Class ____ relationship, if the number is positive, this reflects a Class ___ relationship.
II
III
The Y axis is an angle created by __________________- to ___ - ___
Frankfort Horizontal to SGn
The average value of Y axis is ___ degrees. Numbers larger than this value indicate a class ___ relationship and numbers smaller than this value indicate a class ___ relationship.
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class II
class III
When treating a class II, we want the Y axis to ( increase / decrease )?
decrease
How does the Y axis change as we age?
It remains constant
Which cephalometric value is thought to define mandibular growth direction?
Y axis
Which two lines form the angle of convexity?
NA - APg
What does the angle of convexity measure? Positive number reflect a class ___ relationship while negative number reflects a class ___ relationship.
Maxillary prognathism
Class II
Class III
describe Broadbent Registration and name which analysis it is used in
Intersection of Bolton- Nasion line and a perpendicular from Sella
Downs
what is the reference plane for the Steiner analysis?
SN
SNA, SNB, ANB are used in which analysis?
Steiner’s
In Steiner’s analysis, the growth pattern is evaluated with:
MPA: Go-Gn to SN
The norms for U1-NA and L1-NB are both ___mm. For Holdaway’s ratio, the ___ - NB should have the same value.
4
Pg
According to the S line, the lips should touch a line from ___ to middle of ______. The S line is part of the ________ analysis.
Pg
nose lower border
Steiner
The ___________ analysis was the first to offer specific guidelines for Tx planning
Steiner
The ___________ analysis was the first to emphasize interrelationship between individual measurements into a pattern
Steiner
The McNamara used a (well / ill) defined sample
well
The Tweed triangle is comprised of which 3 angles?
IMPA
FMIA
FMA
Ideal IMPA angle
90
Ideal FMA angle
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