AN INNOVATIVE METHOD USING A MOBILE APPLICATION IN DETERMINING THE OCCLUSAL PLANE AND NASOLABIAL INCLINATION FOR COMPLETE DENTURE CONSTRUCTION

Proper orientation of occlusal plane is mandatory for an esthetically and functionally satisfying complete denture. Occlusal plane analysis using android mobile application, utilizing vertical (for midline) and horizontal lines as reference, is used to capture the photograph of the patient. Images are obtained at a distance of 1m with patient in upright position so that horizontal green line is made to coincide with the ala-tragus line and red line with outer wings of fox plane. The proposed technique is suitable for assessing the midline and nasolabial inclination also. This technique facilitates task of occlusal plane adjustment and orientation an easier and time saving process.