Assessing tooth and dental arch position in patients with mesial occlusion using the LP coordinate point

Abstract

The purpose of this study is to create and evaluate a unique diagnostic method for evaluating the position of teeth and dental arches, as well as their departures from normal values in cases of mesial occlusion, using the P coordinate parameter. The study comprised 25 individuals with mesial blockage, aged 12 to 40. The evaluation method included clinical photography, the generation of ST files for the upper and lower dental arches, and lateral cephalometric radiography. The study aimed to create a precise method for calculating the P coordinate parameter and its relationship with the occlusal plane in order to examine tooth and dental arch location. Furthermore, the study investigated the correlations between the P point and the distances to the molars, canines, and incisors in patients with mesial occlusion. The results can be used in orthodontics to improve the precision of mesial occlusion and other dental abnormality diagnosis.