Abstract: The newer concept of orthodontic diagnosis and treatment is attainment of facial harmony as the main goal. To predict the changes in soft tissue profile over time has still remained a challenge. This article mainly describes the importance of soft tissues which is required for treatment planning in orthodontics. The aim of present study is to find out the relation between lower compartment of nasolabial angle and inclination of upper incisor. This study used the cephalometric radiographs of 82 subjects. All the patients were randomly selected from orthodontic department of Manubhai Patel Dental College. The nasolabial angle was constructed and divided in upper and lower compartment according to Scheideman. Both these compartment were compared with upper incisor inclination. No relationship found between lower compartment of nasolabial angle and upper incisor inclination. We cannot blindly depend on acute nasolabial angle as criteria to retract upper anterior to achieve lip fallback.
Title: Effect Of Incisor Procumbency On Soft Tissue Nasolabial Angle – Do The Numeric Values Really Matter?
Author: Dr. Pratik Gandhi, Dr. Kalpesh Patel, Dr. Hina Desai, Dr. Nikunj Patel, Dr. Milind Patel, Dr. Viral Harsora, Dr. Wasim Patel
International Journal of Healthcare Sciences
ISSN 2348-5728 (Online)
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