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- The study evaluated the reliability and validity of cephalometric measurements using the MicroScribe-3DXL with 60 Malay subjects, focusing on seven specific variables.
- Significant differences were found in four of the measurements (U1/FH, FMA, IMPA, FMIA) with clinically acceptable variations, achieving high reliability (92.7%) and validity (91.8%) for the device.
- The MicroScribe-3DXL is affirmed as a dependable tool in dental practice, offering time and cost savings, and shows potential for broader applications in research.
Article Abstract
Aim: The aim of the study was to assess the reliability and validity of cephalometric variables from MicroScribe-3DXL.
Materials And Methods: Seven cephalometric variables (facial angle, ANB, maxillary depth, U1/FH, FMA, IMPA, FMIA) were measured by a dentist in 60 Malay subjects (30 males and 30 females) with class I occlusion and balanced face. Two standard images were taken for each subject with conventional cephalometric radiography and MicroScribe-3DXL. All the images were traced and analysed. SPSS version 2.0 was used for statistical analysis with P-value was set at P<0.05.
Results: The results revealed a significant statistic difference in four measurements (U1/FH, FMA, IMPA, FMIA) with P-value range (0.00 to 0.03). The difference in the measurements was considered clinically acceptable. The overall reliability of MicroScribe-3DXL was 92.7% and its validity was 91.8%.
Conclusion: The MicroScribe-3DXL is reliable and valid to most of the cephalometric variables with the advantages of saving time and cost. This is a promising device to assist in diverse areas in dental practice and research.
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