Dr John Mew (a strong proponent of Orthotropics therapy) has discussed extensively about the indicator line. Can we really predict position of maxilla based on this line?
- Mostly,indicator line detect the acctual position of maxillary position vetically and horizontally If there is not pathological condition that may affect Accurecy
Muhammad, Do you have access to this article by Mew ?
"Use of the 'indicator line' to assess maxillary position. Funct Orthod. 1991 Jan-Feb;8(1):29-32."
Thanks in advance.
Hi Jamal, if your question about the dental implant, yes for sure you can do line, however this will be beneficial horizontally while vertically depend on the parallel pins provided with the kit usually.
Best wishes
Although it is not a well-known measurement it is an indirect and easy method to evaluate the general direction of maxillofacial growth, there are to my knowledge no more studies on it. Still, if you start measuring patients with it you will be surprised by the coincidences with proper standardized measurements, and its relation to facial aesthetics.
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