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Table 2 Landmarks and definitions based on two-dimensional coordinates

From: Evaluation of cuspid cortical anchorage with different sagittal patterns using cone-beam computed tomography: a retrospective study

Landmarks

 

Definitions

Level

  
 

L1

The apical root level of the cuspid

 

L2

The mid root level of the cuspid

 

L3

The cervical root level of the cuspid

Root

  
 

A1

The apical point of the cuspid

 

A2

The mid root point of the cuspid

 

A3

The 4 mm point below the CEJ of the cuspid

 

D

The intersection of the long axis of the cuspid and the CEJ

 

M2

The labial tangent point of the root at the L2 level

 

N2

The palatal tangent point of the root at the L2 level

 

M3

The labial tangent point of the root at the L3 level

 

N3

The palatal tangent point of the root at the L3 level

Alveolar

  
 

Q1

The alveolar bone midpoint of the L1 section

 

Q3

The alveolar bone midpoint of the L3 section

 

OB1

The outer edge of the labial bone cortex at the L1 level

 

OB2

The outer edge of the labial bone cortex at the L2 level

 

OB3

The outer edge of the labial bone cortex at the L3 level

 

IB1

The inner edge of the labial bone cortex at the L1 level

 

IB2

The inner edge of the labial bone cortex at the L2 level

 

IB3

The inner edge of the labial bone cortex at the L3 level

 

OP1

The outer edge of the palatal bone cortex at the L1 level

 

OP2

The outer edge of the palatal bone cortex at the L2 level

 

OP3

The outer edge of the palatal bone cortex at the L3 level

 

IP1

The inner edge of the palatal bone cortex at the L1 level

 

IP2

The inner edge of the palatal bone cortex at the L2 level

 

IP3

The inner edge of the palatal bone cortex at the L3 level