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Table 1 Reference points for establishing reference levels in the maxilla and mandible

From: Influence of Invisalign treatment with interproximal enamel reduction (IER) on bone volume for adult crowding: a retrospective three-dimensional cone beam computed tomography study

Reference level

Analysis points

Positioning

Maxillary level

Emartrechts

Deepest point on the right articular tubercle

Emartlinks

Deepest point on the left articular tubercle

Nasion

Furthest anterior contour of the frontonasal suture

Mandibular level

MandPlre

Deepest point on the mandible in the area of the mandibular angle on the right

MandPlli

Deepest point on the mandible in the area of the mandibular angle on the left

MandPlvorne

Deepest point in the area of the ventral mandible