Comparison of Angular Measurements in Cephalometric and Photographs

Abstract

Background and Objectives: The evaluation of the facial profile is an important factor in any current
orthodontic diagnosis and accurate treatment planning is dependent on it. The aim and objective of the study
is to find out differences in angular measurements between photographic and cephalometric measurements
whether photographic measurements can be used in place of cephalometric measurements.
Methods: The study comprised 100 volunteers (50 males and 50 females) ranging in age from 12 to 16 years.
The respondents were chosen at random throughout the sampling process. Cephalometric and photographic
profile analysis was used, with angular measurements based on standard cephalometric and photographic
records taken in natural head position in lateral view. Lateral cephalogram was used for cephalometric
analysis and photograph taken in lateral view was used for evaluation. The study included four factors in
total.
Results: There was no significant difference in facial angular measurements between the cephalometric and
photographic analysis.
Conclusion: This study concluded that photographic measurements can be used in place of lateral cephalogram
as there are negligible differences between them