A Novel Cephalometric Approach Aiming to Quantify a Normal Range of Bony Chin Protrusion.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Cephalometric analysis is an essential tool in the diagnostics and planning of orthognathic surgery. No objective criterion exists to facilitate decision making regarding genioplasties. Differing opinions amongst clinicians therefore leads to wide variability amongst treatment options offered to potentially suitable patients. This study has three aims. The first was to quantify the distribution of chin morphology amongst the average population using cephalometric analysis. Secondly, we sought to determine whether cephalometric parameters could be used to predict overlying soft tissue changes. Lastly, we consider the use of a new cephalometric angle, BNPg, for pre- and post-operative assessment of genioplasty patients.

Methods

This study retrospectively analysed

SUBMITTER: Chu J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9871108 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature