Comparison of the reproducibility of maxillary position transfer with a mechanical facebow and those with facial scanning and cone beam computed tomography, based on a method of model orientation using anatomical landmarks

Key Points

• To compare the reproducibility of maxillary position transfer using mechanical facebows and digital techniques involving facial scanning and cone beam computed tomography.
• Compared traditional mechanical facebow method with digital techniques using facial scanning and CBCT.
• Assessed precision and reproducibility through a method of model orientation based on anatomical landmarks.
• Evaluated efficiency and flexibility in choosing reference points without extra equipment.
• DT techniques showed superior precision compared to the traditional IT technique.
• CBCT-based DT2 technique demonstrated the highest level of reproducibility.
• Proposed landmark orientation method increased overall precision and efficiency.