Naslov
Analysis of the soft tissue facial profile by means of angular measurements

Autori
Anić Milošević, Sandra ; Lapter Varga, Marina ; Šlaj Mladen

Izvornik
European Journal of Orthodontics (0141-5387) 30 (2008), 2; 135-140

Vrsta, podvrsta i kategorija rada
Radovi u časopisima, članak, znanstveni

Ključne riječi
Soft tissue profile; angular measurements

Sažetak
An aesthetically pleasing and balanced face is one of the objectives of orthodontic treatment. An understanding of the soft tissues and their normal ranges enables a treatment plan to be formulated to normalize the facial traits for a given individual. The aim of this study was to evaluate the variables defining the soft tissue facial profile of a Croatian (Caucasian) sample, by means of angular measurements typically used for aesthetic treatment goals. Additionally, gender differences were tested. The soft tissue facial profiles of 110 dental students (52 males and 58 females) between 23 and 28 years of age at the University of Zagreb, Croatia, with a dental Class I occlusal relationship and harmonious soft tissue profile were studied by means of standardized photographs taken in the natural head position (NHP). To compare males and females, a Student's t-test was used. The reliability of the method was analysed using Dahlberg's formula. There were distinct gender differences. All angles were larger in females: nasofrontal (G– N– Nd, females = 139.11 degrees ; males 136.38 degrees ; P = 0.030), nasolabial (Cm– Sn– Ls, females = 109.39 degrees ; males = 105.42 degrees ; P = 0.018), mentolabial (Li– Sm– Pg, females = 134.5 degrees ; males = 129.26 degrees ; P = 0.019), and nasal tip angle (N– Prn– Cm, female = 84.12 degrees ; male = 79.85 ; P = 0.001). The greatest variability was found for mentolabial angle. The findings demonstrate a distinct profile trait for female Croatian patients compared with male subjects.

Izvorni jezik
Engleski

Znanstvena područja
Dentalna medicina

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