Inclinometer: A new device for measuring intermolar torque and angle

J Adv Periodontol Implant Dent. 2021 Jul 13;13(2):97-99. doi: 10.34172/japid.2021.011. eCollection 2021.

Abstract

The torque of posterior teeth is of great importance in esthetics and occlusion. In the present article, we introduce a simple but useful device to measure intermolar torque. The device consists of two movable and adjustable arms that lie on the selected molar teeth bilaterally; the graduated plane at the body of the appliance then shows the intermolar torque. This device can measure intermolar torque easily and rapidly, with high validity and at a low cost.

Keywords: Appliance; measure; molar; torque.

Grants and funding

Funding: This study was not financially supported by any entity.