Mean values of Arnett's soft tissue analysis in Maratha ethnic (Indian) population — A cephalometric study

Abstract

Aim:The aim of this article is to evaluate the mean cephalometric values for Arnett's soft tissue analysis in the Maratha ethnic (Indian) population.Materials and Methods:Lateral cephalograms of 60 patients (30 males and 30 females) aged 18–26 years were obtained with the patients in the Natural Head Position (NHP), with teeth in maximum intercuspation and lips in the rest position. Moreover, hand tracings were also done. The statistical analysis was performed with the help of a statistical software, the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences version 16, and Microsoft word and Excel (Microsoft office 2007) were used to generate the analytical data.Results:Statistical significance was tested atP level (1% and 5% level of significance). Statistical analysis using student's unpaired t-test were performed. Various cephalometric values for the Maratha ethnic (Indian) population differed from Caucasian cephalometric values such as nasolabial inclination, incisor proclination, and exposure, which may affect the outcome of the orthodontic and orthognathic treatment.Conclusion:Marathas have more proclined maxillary incisors, less prominent chin, less facial length, acute nasolabial angle, and all soft tissue thickness are greater in Marathas except lower lip thickness (in Maratha males and females) and upper lip angle (in Maratha males) than those of the Caucasian population. It is a fact that all different ethnic races have different facial characters. The variability of the soft tissue integument in people with different ethnic origin makes it necessary to study the soft tissue standards of a particular community and consider those norms when planning an orthodontic and orthognathic treatment for particular racial and ethnic patients.

Técnica de análise cefalométrica de tecidos moles: uma revisão de literatura

“…Singh et al 25 também desenvolveram um estudo com uma população da Índia, e compararam os resultados entre os gêneros e com os parâmetros previamente existentes para brancos. Dentre as conclusões feitas podemos observar que: os incisivos superiores são mais vestibularizados e incisivos inferiores são verticalizados em homens indianos, em comparação com caucasianos do sexo masculino, enquanto que os incisivos inferiores são mais protruídos nas mulheres da Índia, em comparação com as mulheres caucasianas; todos os tecidos moles dos indianos se apresentaram mais espessos do que os caucasianos; o ângulo nasolabial é agudo em indianos e é obtuso em indianas, em comparação com população caucasiana; o comprimento facial total é menor em homens e mulheres da Índia, quando comparados com a população caucasiana; há uma deficiência de terço médio da face em ambos os gêneros da população indiana; possuem perfil mais convexo e apresentam o queixo mais retrognata, em comparação com a população caucasiana.…”

Consideraciones clínicas en un paciente con hipertonicidad muscular de mentón. Reporte de caso

“…Se considera que el objetivo principal de la ortodoncia es crear una oclusión estéticamente agradable y funcional, así como lograr y preservar el atractivo facial óptimo, por lo tanto, es obligatorio para un ortodoncista realizar un examen facial minucioso porque el equilibrio y la armonía de las diferentes partes de la cara está determinada por los tejidos duros y blandos. [1][2] La observación clínica del paciente es fundamental para detectar situaciones relevantes que sugieren ciertas consideraciones que complementan la planificación terapéutica de un caso clínico. 1 Hace casi dos décadas, Arnett y Bergman (2004), introdujeron el "análisis cefalométrico de los tejidos blandos", desde entonces, el tratamiento basado en mediciones de tejidos blandos ha estado recibiendo más atención.…”

“…Su armonía funcional y equilibrio es muy importante en el crecimiento y desa-rrollo de la región craneofacial. 2 La incompetencia labial se da por el músculo orbicular de los labios, que es un músculo concéntrico alrededor de la boca. La elevación y protrusión del aspecto central del labio inferior está gobernada por los músculos del mentón.…”

“…It is considered that the main objective of orthodontics is to create an aesthetically pleasing and functional occlusion, as well as to achieve and preserve the optimal facial attractiveness, therefore, it is mandatory for an orthodontist to perform a thorough facial exam because balance and harmony of the different parts of the face is determined by hard and soft tissues. [1][2] Clinical observation of the patient is essential to detect relevant situations that suggest certain considerations that complement the therapeutic planning of a clinical case. 1 Almost two decades ago, Arnett and Bergman (2004) introduced the "cephalometric analysis of tissues.…”

“…their functional harmony and balance is very important in the growth and development of the craniofacial region. 2 Lip incompetence is caused by the orbicularis muscle of the lips, which is a concentric muscle around the mouth. The elevation and protrusion of the central aspect of the lower lip is governed by the chin muscles.…”