Open AccessSoft-tissue cephalometric norms in a north Indian ethnic population
Author(s) -
Avesh Sachan,
Adit Srivastav,
TP Chaturvedi
Publication year - 2012
Publication title -
journal of orthodontic science
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.298
H-Index - 4
eISSN - 2278-1897
pISSN - 2278-0203
DOI - 10.4103/2278-0203.105877
Subject(s) - soft tissue , chin , medicine , orthognathic surgery , cephalometry , orthodontics , cephalometric analysis , dentistry , nose , occlusion , anatomy , surgery
Soft tissues play the primary role of physical appearance and facial esthetics. This study aimed to establish soft-tissue cephalometric standards in North Indian adults, which can be used in diagnosis, treatment planning, and stability of orthodontic outcome and orthognathic patients.