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Table 1 Variables and their definitions

From: Vertical changes in the hard tissues after space closure by miniscrew sliding mechanics: a three-dimensional modality analysis

Variable

Definition

6-X

Sagittal movement of the maxillary first molar

6-Y

Vertical movement of the maxillary first molar

6-Z

Lateral movement of the maxillary first molar

6-Total

Total movement of the maxillary first molar

1-X

Sagittal movement of the maxillary central incisor

1-Y

Vertical movement of the maxillary central incisor

1-Z

Lateral movement of the maxillary central incisor

1-Total

Total movement of the maxillary central incisor

ΔMP

Angular variation in the mandibular plane