Accuracy and eligibility of Bonwill ⁃Hawley arch form established by CBCT image for dental crowding measurement: a comparative study with the conventional brass wire and caliper methods

ConclusionDental crowding measured using the novel Bonwill ⁃Hawley method was relatively greater than the caliper method, but not exceeding the brass wire method, which wound gradually come close to the brass wire method with the deterioration of crowding condition.Clinical relevanceThe Bonwill ⁃Hawley method basing on CBCT image proved to be a reliable and acceptable choice for orthodontists to analyze the dental crowding.
Source: Clinical Oral Investigations - Category: Dentistry Source Type: research