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Table 2 Measurements of the study

From: Antero-posterior mandibular position at different vertical levels for mandibular advancing device design

Measurement

Definition

Angles

 SNA

Angle formed by the planes S-N and N-A

 SNB

Angle formed by the planes S-N and N-B

 ANB

Angle formed by the planes N-A and N-B

Especial Measurements

 galgarx2

Distance from tip of upper incisor (landmark IS), parallel to the occlusal plane at 2 mm, to arch with its center in the condyle (landmark Co) and having the curve pass through the inferior incisor (landmark II)

 galgarx5

Same as before at 5 mm

 galgarx8

Same as before at 8 mm

 galgarx11

Same as before at 11 mm