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Comparative Analysis of Korean Nasal Morphology Using Cone-Beam Computed Tomography
Jeong-Hyun Lee1, Jong-Tae Park2
1Department of Oral Anatomy, Dankook Institute for Future Science and Emerging Convergence, Dental College, Dan-Kook University, Cheonan 31116, Republic of Korea.
Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland)
|September 28, 2024
Summary
Male nasal dimensions are larger than female. Rounder faces and broader noses correlate with larger nasal measurements, offering insights for forensic and surgical applications.
Area of Science:
- Anthropology
- Forensic Science
- Plastic Surgery
Background:
- Nasal morphology is crucial for forensic identification and aesthetic surgery.
- Understanding nasal dimensions in relation to facial features is essential for accurate analysis.
Purpose of the Study:
- To compare nasal dimensions based on sex, facial index (FI), and nasal index (NI).
- To analyze the relationship between facial shapes and nasal forms using advanced imaging techniques.
Main Methods:
- 100 participants (50 males, 50 females) underwent cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT).
- 3D models were generated using Mimics software for precise nasal measurements.
- Statistical analyses included T-tests and ANOVA to determine significant differences.
Main Results:
- Males exhibited larger nasal dimensions compared to females.
- Mesoprosopic facial types (round faces) and platyrrhine nasal types (broad noses) showed the largest dimensions.
- Significant variations in nasal size were observed across different sex, facial, and nasal indices.
Conclusions:
- Nasal size is significantly influenced by sex, facial shape, and nasal form.
- Findings provide valuable data for forensic identification and clinical practices in facial reconstruction and nasal surgery.
