«Саратовский научно-медицинский журнал» » Архив номеров » Volume 10, issue 2 » Публикация

Aim. The optimization of orthodontic treatment planning of patients through the study of different methods for calculating the teleroentgenogram (TRG). Material and Methods. The analysis was conducted in patients' teleroentgenogram with various dentoalveolar anomalies. Materials were taken from the archives of the clinic of pediatric dentistry and orthodontics. TRG calculation was made by the method of Schwarz, the method of Downes and the method of Tweed. Results. The research identified the types of profiles of patients. Each author had his own idea about «ideal face» and ways to achieve a harmonious profile. It is not enough one method to analyze TWG for planning orthodontic treatment because it does not give a complete clinical picture. Conclusion. It is necessary to find a comprehensive research method TRG which will combine the advantages of the proven methods.