SOLUTION
Simon used the orbital plane (a plane perpendicular to the F-H plane at the margin of the bony orbit directly under the pupil of the eye).
According to Simon, in normal arch relationship, the orbital plane passes through the distal axial aspect of the maxillary canine
Malocclusions described as anteropostenor deviations based on their distance from the orbital plane are as follows:
1. Protraction: The teeth, one or both, dental arches, andYor jaws are too far forward, i.e. placed forward or anterior to the plane as compared to the normal where the plane passes through the distal incline of the canine.
2. Retraction: The teeth, one or both dental arches and/or jaws are too far backward, i.e. placed posterior to the plane than normal