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Table 2 Definition of measurement variables

From: Condylar morphology and position changes after miniscrew-assisted rapid palatal expansion in skeletal Class III malocclusion adult patients with mandibular deviation and unilateral posterior crossbite

Measurement variables

Definition

Condylar distance (CC)

Distance between condyle centers

Axial condylar angle (ACA)

The angle between CC and MSP and VRP

Coronal condylar angle (CCA)

The angle between CC and MSP and FHP

Anteroposterior position of the condyle

The distance from condylar landmarks to VRP

Vertical position of the condyle

The distance from condylar landmarks to FHP

Lateral position of the condyle

The distance from condylar landmarks to MSP

Mandibular body length (MBL)

The distance between Go and Me

Mandibular ramus length (MRL)

The distance between SC and Go

Vertical position of the mesial palatal cusp

The distance from MPC to FHP