Relationship between Björk–Jarabak Cephalometrics Analysis Elements and Facial Profile for Yemeni Adult Samples
Year: 2025
Type: article
Abstract: Lateral cephalometric radiographs (LCRs) are an element for the diagnosis and investigation of each patient seeking orthodontic treatment due to their different approaches; variables provide data that exceed both soft and hard tissue involved in face analysis.By assessing LCRs, we can investigate and analyze facial growth data and develop a surgical or orthopedic approach.17,18 Various ways are used for analysis and treatment preparation using LCR analysis, namely, the Steiner, Tweed, Ricketts, McNamara, and IntroductIonComprehension of facial growth and development, particularly by orthodontic specialists, is fundamental in perfecting treatment outcomes.Diagnostic procedures using either measurements or experimental procedures have been suggested for use in growth prediction.1,2 Cranial base progress is connected to the overall development of facial bones, specifically the maxilla and mandible, either directly or indirectly.Hence, any alteration in the amount and/or path of growth of the cranial base can have direct or indirect effects on the growing maxilla and mandible.[3][4][5] Skeletal discrepancies display better results during treatment in the growth period.6,7 Cephalometric analysis is a valuable diagnostic tool that regulates facial type and its growth pattern; thus, clinicians can regulate facial disharmonies to centralize therapeutic measures during treatment and modify facial growth.8 Cephalometric radiographs and norms play crucial roles in the assessment of the anteroposterior jaw relation, class of occlusion, and growth prediction and serve as a substantive tool in orthodontics, which aids orthodontists in the formulation of final treatment plans.9,10 A treatment plan based only on hard tissue cephalometric analysis is insufficient because of the esthetic concerns of patients.11 Therefore, soft-tissue cephalometric analysis should be included to achieve a more reliable diagnosis and obtain more predictable results.12,13 In addition, a strong morphometric correlation exists between skeletal components and the soft-tissue profile.14 The softtissue profile commonly accompanies the skeletal sagittal pattern that patients present.Thus, the malocclusion vertical pattern has a mandatory role in the patient's soft-tissue profile.15,
Source: World Journal of Dentistry
Institutions: Jazan University, Sana'a University, Queen Arwa University
Language: English
Subfield: Orthodontics
Field: Dentistry
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W4406937104