CEPHALOMETRIC AND FACIAL PHOTOGRAPHIC ASSESSMENT, THEIR CORRELATIONS: A STUDY IN A TERTIARY HEALTH CENTRE

• Richa Samridhi,*  
• Anand Garabadu,  
• Monalisa Das,  
• Pragyna Panigrahi,  
• Subash Chandra Nayak

Abstract

Aim: This study was conducted to compare the correlation between craniofacial measurements obtained from lateral cephalograms with similar anthropometric measurements from facial photographs in the Odisha population and to assess the reliability of both techniques (lateral cephalograms and facial photographs) and evaluate the of predictability of cephalometric values through facial photographs. Materials and method: The study was an in-vitro cross-sectional study conducted on the patients presenting to the OPD of Hi-Tech Dental College and Hospital during 2 years tenure. The study was done on a sample of 100 individuals presenting to the hospital OPD in the age group of 10-35 years (mean age 22.38±3.342 years) age. The inclusion and exclusion criteria was decided. The photographic and radiographic analysis was done. The data was tabulated and statistical analysis was done with a statistical constant of p>0.05. Results: The study concluded that SNA, SNB, SN-MP (CP-MP’), Nasolabial angle, S-line to upper lip, and S-line to lower lip showed a good correlation among the two different methods with no sexual dimorphism. Conclusion: Photography being a reproducible and non-invasive method has its access to every operator. The provision for photography can be done in every operatory setup without the risk of radiation hazards, even in remote areas, giving proper diagnosis aids in better treatment. Thus this study gives accessibility to diagnosis and further treatment for patients in the interior areas of the state.

Keywords

craniofacial measurements, lateral cephalogram, anthropometric measurements,facial photographs