Tweed's Diagnostic Facial Triangle for Nepalese Adults

Abstract

A total of 100 lateral cephalograms of the Nepalese adults between the ages of 17 to 30 years were selected from various institutions, communities in Nepal. Cephalograms were traced and measured according to Tweeds descriptions. The results of the study were compared with Caucasians norms established by Tweed. No statistically significant difference between the Nepalese males and females were observed. However, the values were significantly different between Nepalese and Caucasian samples. The mean values for the Nepalese groups were within the range of Tweeds reference values. The results of the study will be useful in the diagnosis and treatment planning of the Nepalese patients.

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