NASAL TIP PROJECTION ESTIMATED BY HOLDAWAY ANALYSIS IN ORTHODONTIC PATIENTS VISITING REHMAN COLLEGE OF DENTISTRY
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.33279/jkcd.v7i02.416Keywords:
Holdaway analysis, Nasal tip projection, lateral cephalometric X-ray, soft tissue cephalometricsAbstract
Objective: The purpose of this study was to obtain population specific values for quality orthodontic and orthognathic treatment planning.
Material and Methods: The cross sectional descriptive study was conducted on the lateral cephalometric X-rays of 100 patients (50 males and 50 females) visiting the orthodontic department of Rehman College of Dentistry, Pakistan from 1st June 2016 to 1st January 2017. Nasal lengths according to Holdaway analysis was assessed on the lateral cephalometric X-rays and the results analysed.
Results: The calculated average nasal length for males was 15 + 4.8 mm and for females was 13 + 2.4 mm. The sexual dimorphism for nasal length was non-significant.
Conclusions: The average value of nasal length for males was within normal range while that for the females was less than the Holdaway norms (14-24mm).
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