Evaluation of the agreement of horizontal and vertical linear measurements obtained from digital models, printed models and direct measurements.

INTRODUCTION

The use of arch models is essential in diagnosis and planning in orthodontics. The demand for digital and printed models has increased among professionals.

OBJECTIVE

The aim of the study was to assess the agreement of horizontal and vertical linear measurements obtained from digital models, printed models, and direct measurements.

MATERIALS AND METHODS

Intraoral scans of 30 individuals were obtained. Digital measurements were performed using the STL files. From printed models, the measurements were done using a digital caliper, and the real measurements were done directly to the mouth of respective patients.

RESULTS

The one-sample t test showed no discrepancy between the paired sets of measurements, with the value of 0 (p>0.05). The evaluation of the measurements was done using Bland-Altman analysis in pairs. The three methods showed agreement in horizontal and vertical measurements. Linear regression analyses showed no proportional bias in the data (p>0.05).

CONCLUSION

The horizontal and vertical measurements evaluated showed agreement when measured on digital models, printed models and directly in the individuals' mouths.