International Journal of Orthodontic Rehabilitation

ORIGINAL ARTICLE
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

Aim: The aim of the study was to analyze and compare the cephalometric readings between manual tracings with digital software tracings using Steiner�SQ�s analysis. Materials and Methods: The conventional lateral cephalograms of twenty participants were obtained. Six hard tissue landmarks were identified, and Steiner�SQ�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.


How to cite this article:
Kamath M K, Arun A V. Comparison of cephalometric readings between manual tracing and digital software tracing: A pilot study.Int J Orthod Rehabil 2016;7:135-138


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Kamath M K, Arun A V. Comparison of cephalometric readings between manual tracing and digital software tracing: A pilot study. Int J Orthod Rehabil [serial online] 2016 [cited 2024 Mar 29 ];7:135-138
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