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Table 1 List and description of cephalometric measurements used in this analysis

From: Cephalometric measurements performed on CBCT and reconstructed lateral cephalograms: a cross-sectional study providing a quantitative approach of differences and bias

Linear measurements (mm)

PNS-A, Maxillary length: the distance between PNS and A

Unpaired

 

S-N, Anterior cranial fossa length: the distance between S and N

Unpaired

 

N-Me, Total anterior facial height: the distance between N and Me

Unpaired

 

N-ANS, Upper anterior facial height: the distance between N and ANS

Unpaired

 

ANS-Me, Lower anterior facial height: the distance between ANS and Me

Unpaired

 

Go L/R-Me, Mandibular body length: the distance between left and right Go and Me

Bilateral

 

Go L/R -S, Posterior facial height: the distance between S and left and right Go

Bilateral

 

Go L/R-Co L/R, Mandibular ramus height: the distance between left and right Cd and Go

Bilateral

Angular measurements (deg)

SNA, Anteroposterior projection of the maxilla: the angle formed between points S, N, and A

Unpaired

SNB, Anteroposterior projection of the mandible: the angle formed between points S, N, and B

Unpaired

ANB, Anteroposterior intermaxillary relationship: the angle formed between points A, N, and B. In 3D analysis, unlike traditional cephalometrics, the difference between SNA and SNB could differ from the value of ANB

Unpaired

BaŜN, Cranial base angle: the angle between Ba, S, and N

Unpaired

S-N^PNS-ANS, Craniomaxillary angle: the angle between the floor of the anterior cranial fossa and the palatal plane

Unpaired

PNS-ANS^Go R/L-Me, Maxillomandibular (intermaxillary) angles: the angles between the palatal and mandibular planes

Bilateral

S-N^Go R/L-Me, Craniomandibular angle: the angle between the floor of the anterior cranial fossa and the mandibular plane, measuring mandibular divergence

Bilateral