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Facial esthetics in a selected Saudi population
1Department of Preventive Dental Sciences, College of Dentistry, King Saud University, Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. njasser@ksu.edu.sa
Saudi Medical Journal
|September 16, 2003
Summary
Saudi individuals exhibit distinct facial soft tissue norms compared to Caucasians, with less facial convexity and more anterior lip positioning. These findings are crucial for diagnosing and treating dentofacial deformities in Saudi adults.
Area of Science:
- Orthodontics
- Craniofacial analysis
- Anthropometry
Background:
- Cephalometric analysis is vital for understanding facial morphology.
- Establishing population-specific norms is essential for accurate diagnosis.
- Previous studies have highlighted variations in craniofacial structures across different ethnicities.
Purpose of the Study:
- To determine the soft tissue cephalometric norms for the Saudi population.
- To compare Saudi soft tissue cephalometric norms with those of Caucasians.
- To identify ethnic-specific differences in facial soft tissue characteristics.
Main Methods:
- Lateral cephalometric radiographs of 40 Saudi adults (20 males, 20 females) aged 20-30 years were analyzed.
- The Burstone system of soft tissue analysis was employed.
- Measurements were compared between genders and with Caucasian norms.
Main Results:
- Saudi individuals demonstrated a less convex facial profile (reduced facial convexity angle).
- Maxillary prognathism was more anterior in the Saudi group.
- Upper and lower lip positions were found to be more anterior in Saudis.
Conclusions:
- Normal Saudi adults present with a less obtuse nasolabial angle and more anteriorly positioned lips.
- These ethnic-specific soft tissue cephalometric differences have clinical implications for orthodontic diagnosis and treatment planning in Saudi patients.
- Understanding these norms aids in managing dentofacial deformities more effectively in the Saudi population.