Prof. Dr. Gerhard Polzar
Developer - CranioPlan® & CranioSphere® concepts & Chairman - KFO-IG
Prof. Dr. Gerhard Polzar is an internationally recognized orthodontist based in Büdingen, Germany, known for his expertise in CBCT diagnostics, functional orthodontics, craniofacial asymmetry, and digital aligner therapy. A prolific author and global lecturer, his research focuses on CBCT-based functional diagnostics, TMJ imaging, and interdisciplinary treatment concepts. He is the developer of the CranioPlan® and CranioSphere® concepts and serves as Chairman of KFO-IG.
Germany
Abstracts
Structured CBCT analysis for functional dental diagnostics
The aim of this presentation is to introduce a systematic and reproducible CBCT/DVT evaluation protocol extending beyond conventional tooth-related diagnostics by including functionally and anatomically relevant adjacent structures. The standardized workflow includes assessment of the cervical spine, airway morphology, temporomandibular joints, laterality-related craniofacial patterns (ZyGoDi), dentoalveolar structures and craniofacial reference structures according to CranioPlan® concepts for individualized assessment of occlusal plane orientation. Structured analysis allows reliable identification of functional asymmetries, TMJ-related findings, airway-associated constrictions and clinically relevant additional findings. Systematic evaluation of lateral craniofacial structures may provide indications of dominant chewing patterns and asymmetric functional loading. A standardized CBCT/DVT evaluation protocol may improve diagnostic reliability, interdisciplinary communication and function-oriented treatment planning in orthodontic, orthognathic and prosthetic rehabilitation cases.
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