A technique is described for measuring various angles used in orthodontic cephalometry without the use of radiography. This new method utilizes the properties of polarized light to transfer the data required from the patient to the apparatus, where it is stored and displayed electronically. Some preliminary results indicate that the method is potentially of sufficient accuracy to merit further development.
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