Preparation and evaluation of orthodontic setup

Telma Martins de ARAÚJO, Lílian Martins FONSECA, Luciana Duarte CALDAS, Roberto Amarante COSTA-PINTO

Introduction: An orthodontic or diagnostic setup consists in cutting and realigning the teeth in plaster models, making it an important resource in orthodontic treatment planning. Objective: The aim of this article is to provide a detailed description of a technique to build an orthodontic setup model and a method to evaluate it. Conclusions: Although laborious, orthodontic setup procedure and analysis can provide important information such as the need for dental extractions, interproximal stripping, anchorage system, among others.

Keywords: Orthodontics. Diagnosis and planning. Dental casts.

How to cite: Araújo TM, Fonseca LM, Caldas LD, Costa-Pinto RA. Preparation and evaluation of orthodontic setup. Dental Press J Orthod. 2012 May-June;17(3):146-65.

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