BeGole E A
Comput Programs Biomed. 1984;19(1):61-8. doi: 10.1016/0010-468x(84)90039-4.
This paper presents the details and logic of two Fortran computer programs. The program, BRACKET, is designed to evaluate the constant relationship among teeth and orthodontic brackets to which an arch wire is adapted. The program, WIRE, is used to initially fit brackets to teeth using the constants derived in BRACKETS, based upon a series of orthogonal transformations. Subsequently, an orthodontic arch wire is fitted through the brackets, and the results are displayed using computer graphics. It is anticipated that the system would be useful in the orthodontic clinical setting as an aid in arch wire formation. The graphics produce a template which incorporates essential points to consider in arch wire formation, namely, perimeter length, lateral widths, symmetry, and appropriate arch form for the patient.
本文介绍了两个Fortran计算机程序的细节和逻辑。BRACKET程序旨在评估牙齿与正畸托槽之间的恒定关系，正畸弓丝需适配这些托槽。WIRE程序则用于根据BRACKET程序中得出的常量，通过一系列正交变换，初步将托槽适配到牙齿上。随后，将正畸弓丝穿过托槽，并使用计算机图形显示结果。预计该系统在正畸临床环境中作为弓丝成型的辅助工具会很有用。这些图形生成一个模板，其中包含弓丝成型时需考虑的要点，即周长、侧向宽度、对称性以及适合患者的适当牙弓形态。
