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Natural head positioner (NHP) – A guiding device for diagnosis and treatment planning in orthodontics

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Author Details : Pravinkumar S Marure, Trupti Nakhate*, Nikhil Mukhedkar

Volume : 10, Issue : 2, Year : 2024

Article Page : 138-142

https://doi.org/10.18231/j.ijodr.2024.026

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Abstract

Introduction: The Natural head position in orthodontics is a highly precise, reliable, and reproducible external reference position that is used in clinical diagnosis and research.
Materials and Methods: The physics concept that states that the fluid levels of a liquid’s surface is horizontal in a non-accelerating fluid system (hydrostatic). The fluid surface has a tendency to align with gravity at an angle of 90 degrees. The two locations in a fluid level where the fluid, glass, and air converge will naturally aim for the same level similar to gravity. This device was designed to capture the head posture of the patient in its natural state before clinical extra-oral photography and head film exposure.
Conclusion: A simplified fluid-level device in conjunction with a standardized procedure and cephalometric radiography yielded a consistently determined and recorded value. A simple technique for accurately recording NHP and recreating it.
 

Keywords: orthodontics, fluid level device, and natural head posture

How to cite : Marure P S, Nakhate T, Mukhedkar N, Natural head positioner (NHP) – A guiding device for diagnosis and treatment planning in orthodontics. IP Indian J Orthod Dentofacial Res 2024;10(2):138-142

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