Harmony concept of craniofacial morphology among young Serbian population on Kosovo and Metohia

Abstract

Background/Aim. Analysis of cephalometric value of profile radiographs are very important for orthodontic diagnosis and planning of therapy. These values differ morphologically in dependence of ethic and racial affiliation. Aim of this study was to confirm variations of cephalometric norms and extent of their value, and according to them confirm the harmony concept of craniofacial morphology among young Serbian population on Kosovo and Metohia. Methods. This retrospective study comprised 183 profile radiograms from Kosovo and Metohia, aged 8-33, from which Class I was ascertained among 82 patients (53 female and 29 male). Five cephalometric angles were measured and analysed. Pearson correlation coefficients was used to define the strength of correlation between the five variables. Bivariable linear regression was used to form harmonious combinations of individual values in insight of craniofacial harmonious form. Multiple regression and standard error were used to form harmonious schema. Results. Linear regression equations were used to define cephalometric floating norms. They have helped us form a harmonious box and harmonious schema of craniofacial norms of the participants. Extent of harmonious value for orthognathic profile varies for SNA 78? - 81?, SNB 75.1? - 78.1?, NL-NSL 11.5? - 5.5?, NSBa 134.7? - 125.8? and ML-NSL 40.5? - 30.6?. Conclusion. Cephalometric floating norms that describe the individual craniofacial pattern among young Serbian population on Kosovo and Metohia, determined and defined of five cephalometric variables, are presented in the form of harmonious box and harmonious schema and can accurately determine the craniofacial pattern.