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Mesh diagram analysis: developing a norm for African Americans

M M Faustini1, C Hale, G J Cisneros

  • 1Department of Dentistry, Montefiore Medical Center, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Bronx, New York, USA.

The Angle Orthodontist
|January 1, 1997
PubMed
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This study developed new cephalometric norms for African Americans using mesh analysis, revealing distinct craniofacial differences compared to Caucasian norms. Findings highlight variations near the dentoalveolar complex but similarities in upper facial soft tissues.

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Area of Science:

  • Orthodontics and Craniofacial Biology
  • Anthropology
  • Cephalometric Analysis

Background:

  • Mesh analysis is a cephalometric tool for assessing craniofacial disharmonies, using a patient as their own control.
  • Existing mesh analysis norms were derived from a Caucasian, European American sample.
  • Establishing population-specific norms is crucial for accurate diagnostic assessments.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To create a normal mesh diagram specific to a Black, African American population.
  • To compare mesh diagrams between Black and White American populations.
  • To evaluate the efficacy of a diverse panel in selecting study subjects based on esthetics.

Main Methods:

  • Cephalometric analysis was performed on Black American subjects with Class I occlusion and minimal crowding.

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  • Normal mesh diagrams were constructed for males and females from the African American sample.
  • Comparisons were made with established Caucasian norms (Moorrees, 1976) and other published values.

    • Main Results:

    • Significant differences between African American and Caucasian samples were observed, particularly around the dentoalveolar complex.
    • Similarities were noted in the soft tissue of the upper face, cranial base, and midface.
    • Panel selection showed good inter-racial agreement, with no discernible trends based on panel member demographics.

    Conclusions:

    • This study provides essential normative data for mesh analysis in the African American population.
    • Craniofacial differences exist between African American and Caucasian populations, impacting cephalometric interpretation.
    • The findings support the need for race-specific cephalometric standards in orthodontic diagnosis and treatment planning.