Original Article
Key words: Cephalometric; digital tracing; landmarks.
Year : 2016 | Volume : 7 | Issue : 4 | Page : 135-138
Comparison of cephalometric readings between manual tracing and digital software tracing: A pilot study
MK Kamath, AV Arun
Department of Orthodontics, Saveetha Dental College, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
Correspondence Address:
M K Kamath
D5, Sneha Sadan, #3, Karpagam Avenue, Chennai - 600 028, Tamil Nadu, India
Abstract:
Aim:
The aim of the study was to analyze and compare the cephalometric readings between manual tracings with digital software tracings using Steiner's analysis.
Materials and Methods:
The conventional lateral cephalograms of twenty participants were obtained. Six hard tissue landmarks were identified, and Steiner's analysis was carried out. The radiographs were manually traced, and the readings were recorded. Following this, the radiographs were uploaded in the FACAD digital software for digital tracing.
Results:
SNA, SNB, lower incisor to NB angle, and linear values show statistically significant differences. The remaining parameters do not show statistical difference.
Conclusion:
The results show a statistical difference between manual and digital tracing. The variation lies in the difference in identification of the hard tissue landmarks.
Source of Support:
None
Conflict of Interest:
None
DOI: 10.4103/2349-5243.197460
How to cite this article: Kamath MK, Arun AV. Comparison of cephalometric readings between manual tracing and digital software tracing: A pilot study. Int J Orthod Rehabil 2016;7:135-8.