Authors :
Dr. Phalguni Warate; Dr. Sunikumar Pulluri; Dr. Akash Lavate; Dr. Sneha Hoshing; Dr. Sneha Shinde; Dr. Madhura Wagh
Volume/Issue :
Volume 9 - 2024, Issue 3 - March
Google Scholar :
https://tinyurl.com/jkvkhbxr
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https://tinyurl.com/2tcsmh5s
DOI :
https://doi.org/10.38124/ijisrt/IJISRT24MAR1787
Abstract :
Midface is an important part of the face
which is most concerned about aesthetics. With increase
in malar prominence, the mid face becomes more
angular. With the maxillary hypoplasia which tends to
have hollow midface results in more prominent sclera
inferior to pupil. Orthodontists want to enhance the
beauty of the face by diagnosing and treating not only
the oral structure but also the facial profile. This study
aims at comparing cephalometric analysis with visual
classification of anterior malar projection using vectors.
The method used is to compare profile image for
anterior malar projection with lateral cephalogram.
People aged 18-25 with no orthodontics treatment
history, craniofacial disorders or trauma were selected
for the study. These people were then divided into 2
groups based on vector classification i.e. positive vector
(Group A) and negative vector (Group B). Vectors were
drawn on profile photos using scale and facade software
was used to calculate SNO (Sella-Nasion-Orbitale)
angle. Lateral cephalogram was then compared and
statistically analysed with the malar projection from the
profile image. No statistical significance was found
between genders nor between age and SNO angle.
However, SNO angles in positive vector group was
larger than those in negative vector group on average
with high significance (p<0.001). SNO angle obtained to
distinguish between 2 vectors was 56°. This comparison
can prove to be a useful mechanism in orthodontics for
classifying malar support to the midface.
Keywords :
Anterior Malar Projection, Cephalometric Study, Photographic Study, Façade.
Midface is an important part of the face
which is most concerned about aesthetics. With increase
in malar prominence, the mid face becomes more
angular. With the maxillary hypoplasia which tends to
have hollow midface results in more prominent sclera
inferior to pupil. Orthodontists want to enhance the
beauty of the face by diagnosing and treating not only
the oral structure but also the facial profile. This study
aims at comparing cephalometric analysis with visual
classification of anterior malar projection using vectors.
The method used is to compare profile image for
anterior malar projection with lateral cephalogram.
People aged 18-25 with no orthodontics treatment
history, craniofacial disorders or trauma were selected
for the study. These people were then divided into 2
groups based on vector classification i.e. positive vector
(Group A) and negative vector (Group B). Vectors were
drawn on profile photos using scale and facade software
was used to calculate SNO (Sella-Nasion-Orbitale)
angle. Lateral cephalogram was then compared and
statistically analysed with the malar projection from the
profile image. No statistical significance was found
between genders nor between age and SNO angle.
However, SNO angles in positive vector group was
larger than those in negative vector group on average
with high significance (p<0.001). SNO angle obtained to
distinguish between 2 vectors was 56°. This comparison
can prove to be a useful mechanism in orthodontics for
classifying malar support to the midface.
Keywords :
Anterior Malar Projection, Cephalometric Study, Photographic Study, Façade.
