An analysis is presented of the errors and variations in the Wits analysis and the angle ANB, using computer simulation. The method is applicable to any index where the identification errors have been established for the points and planes used in its derivation. A standard deviation may be determined for the index produced and the statistical distribution of values for any number of observations.
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