Abstract
BackgroundThe aim of the study was to attempt to set average faciometric standards for Egyptians using the Kattan Facio-meter.Material and MethodsThe sample consisted of 180 faculty students with age range 17-25 years. It was divided into three groups; Angle Class I, II and III. Class II was further subdivided into divisions 1 and 2. Linear and angular facial measurements in relation to K plane were taken using the Kattan facio-meter. The measurements were correlated to Angle’s classification and between genders.ResultsOn comparing the different classes, Class II division 1 showed the statistically highest mean value for Orbitale-soft tissue A; p=0.042, Class II divisions 1 and 2 for Orbitale- Labrale superius; p=0.002 and soft tissue ANB; p<0.001. Females showed significantly higher mean value than males for the upper incisor/K plane; p=0.031. Males showed significantly higher mean value for the inter-incisal angle than females; p=0.001.ConclusionsWithin the limitations of the current study, it was found that both linear and angular soft tissue measurements conformed to the antroposterior skeletal relation of the jaws and that Class II division 1 was due to protruded maxilla. Males had more prominent lips and deeper mentolabial sulcus. Egyptians had less prominent noses than Caucasians. The Kattan Facio-meter was a valuable tool for clinical analysis without the hazards of irradiation. Key words:Kattan Facio-meter, Angle Class I, II and III.
Highlights
One of the most important components of orthodontic diagnosis and treatment planning is the soft tissue evaluation
The esthetic concerns of patients are often paramount, which places a greater responsibility on the orthodontist to plan the treatment within the patient’s limits of soft tissue adaptation and contours [1,2]. This soft tissue paradigm in diagnosis and treatment planning has emphasized the importance of the clinical examination of soft tissue esthetics as they are the main determinant of the orthodontic treatment limitations [1,3]
It was of great value to attempt to set average faciometric standards for Egyptians using the Kattan Facio-meter
Summary
One of the most important components of orthodontic diagnosis and treatment planning is the soft tissue evaluation. The esthetic concerns of patients are often paramount, which places a greater responsibility on the orthodontist to plan the treatment within the patient’s limits of soft tissue adaptation and contours [1,2]. This soft tissue paradigm in diagnosis and treatment planning has emphasized the importance of the clinical examination of soft tissue esthetics as they are the main determinant of the orthodontic treatment limitations [1,3]. To provide an accurate analysis of patients with malocclusion, Lundstrom et al recommended the use of an extra-cranial reference line and the natural head orientation as a substitute or a supplement to intra-cranial lines [7]. It was of great value to attempt to set average faciometric standards for Egyptians using the Kattan Facio-meter
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