A computer program for the analysis of dental arch form using the catenary curve. 1981

E A BeGole

This paper presents the logic and details of a FORTRAN computer program which fits a two parameter catenary curve, using the method of least squares, to a set of data points arising from an exact size photograph of a dental model. Error is assessed by evaluating the difference between the observed and fitted y values. Finally, the length of the arc is measured. The program is useful in studies related to dental arch form as a part of orthodontic treatment. The measurement of the arc length provides as assessment of space available in the dental arch, which is an important part of treatment planning for the orthodontic patient.

UI MeSH Term Description Entries
D009970 Orthodontics A dental specialty concerned with the prevention and correction of dental and oral anomalies (malocclusion).
D003201 Computers Programmable electronic devices designed to accept data, perform prescribed mathematical and logical operations at high speed, and display the results of these operations. Calculators, Programmable,Computer Hardware,Computers, Digital,Hardware, Computer,Calculator, Programmable,Computer,Computer, Digital,Digital Computer,Digital Computers,Programmable Calculator,Programmable Calculators
D003724 Dental Arch The curve formed by the row of TEETH in their normal position in the JAW. The inferior dental arch is formed by the mandibular teeth, and the superior dental arch by the maxillary teeth. Arch, Dental,Arches, Dental,Dental Arches
D003765 Models, Dental Presentation devices used for patient education and technique training in dentistry. Dental Models,Dental Model,Model, Dental
D006801 Humans Members of the species Homo sapiens. Homo sapiens,Man (Taxonomy),Human,Man, Modern,Modern Man

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