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TWEED TRIANGLE [1 record]

Record 1 1999-03-23

English

Subject field(s)
  • Orthodontics
DEF

A constructed triangle on the lateral cephalogram or tracing, formed by the mandibular plane, Frankfurt plane and the long axis of the mandibular incisor.

OBS

Used as a diagnostic aid by C.H. Tweed.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Orthodontie
CONT

Emploi du triangle de Tweed. La ligne pointillée partant de l'apex de l'incisive inférieure doit former un angle de 65 ° minimum avec le plan de Francfort.

Spanish

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