An individualized approach to locating the occlusal plane

Area of Science:

• Dentistry
• Orthodontics
• Maxillofacial Surgery

Background:

• Dental occlusion stability is paramount for treatment outcomes.
• Understanding occlusal changes due to growth or intervention is essential.
• The relationship between the occlusal plane and facial skeletal patterns influences stability.

Purpose of the Study:

• To explore the connection between the occlusal plane and the lower-face skeletal pattern.
• To present a method for locating the occlusal plane within diverse skeletal patterns.
• To highlight the importance of this relationship in treatment planning.

Main Methods:

• Analysis of the relationship between occlusal plane and lower-face skeletal patterns.
• Development of a method to identify the occlusal plane's position relative to skeletal types.

Main Results:

• A clear correlation exists between the occlusal plane and lower-face skeletal patterns.
• The proposed method allows for precise localization of the occlusal plane.
• This localization is critical for predictable treatment outcomes.

Conclusions:

• The occlusal plane's position relative to the lower-face skeletal pattern is a key determinant of stability.
• Accurate identification of this relationship aids in achieving stable results in maxillofacial surgery, prosthetics, and orthodontics.