Parallelometry in Dentistry

Parallel measurement in dentistry is a method of measuring and marking longitudinal axes in a plaster model of the jaw, which allows you to assess the likelihood of the correct arrangement of denture elements and reduce the likelihood of errors in complex implanted or dentofacial prostheses. This method is an important stage in dental research.

Parallel metrics can also be used to measure and mark objects in various aspects, such as measuring the height of patients in a pediatric treatment chart, recording test results, or monitoring the progress of projects and other studies.

At our Institute we carry out several types of simultaneous measurement, including parallelometry and application measurement. Parallelism involves measuring and marking the stresses and deformations of an object using special tools and software developed by our team. The purpose of this research method is to assess the stress level in the element

Parallelometer in dentistry is a method for determining the presence and nature of the relationships between straight lines formed by various points of the dentition and teeth. Designed to assess the accuracy of manufacturing and carrying out dental work: prosthetics, modeling of orthopedic structures (metal-ceramic, partial dentures, removable dentures), orthodontic treatment.

During parallelometry, the size, shape and position of the crowns of jaw models and dental base dies (casts) are compared with the corresponding elements of orthopedic structures or designs of dental appliances (fillings, crowns). The method is based on the property of gypsum to retain its shape after hardening is complete.

The purpose of X-ray parallelometry in orthodontics is to obtain diagnostic data used for planning orthodontic intervention and its evaluation after completion. Orthodontic X-ray parallelometry, as a rule, is an integral part of the diagnosis of periodontal pathologies (periodontal disease, periodontitis, etc.). The significance of the parallel diagnostic method in determining the direction of tooth growth is great, since it can detect and prevent the occurrence of pathologies in the development of the child’s jaw system even before the appearance of primary aesthetic defects. Thus, based on the data of x-ray orthodontic parallelometry, the most correct method of treatment is selected, and, consequently, the time to begin treatment and the further period of observation of the eruption of a new tooth. This is confirmed by more accurate prediction of the duration and severity of orthodontic disorders than is provided by data obtained when using other methods of monitoring the development of the dentofacial system.