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Table 2 Definition of planes describing maxilla and condylar rotation

From: Disc repositioning by open suturing vs. mini-screw anchor: stability analysis when combined with orthognathic surgery for hypoplastic condyles

Plane

Definition

Maxilla

  Pitch plane

Passing through A, A1 and perpendicular to Y plane

  Roll plane

Passing through A6L, A6R and perpendicular to Z plane

  Yaw plane

Passing through A6L, A6R and perpendicular to X plane

Condyle

  Pitch plane

Passing through CP, CoT and perpendicular to Y plane

  Roll plane

Passing through CoL, CoM and perpendicular to Z plane

  Yaw plane

Passing through CoL, CoM and perpendicular to X plane