Soft tissue cephalometric norms for central India (malwa) female population.
BACKGROUND
The various soft tissue traits that contribute to an aesthetically pleasing face. This should be considered during orthodontic treatment. The aim of the present study was to propose soft tissue norms for Central Indian (Malwa) female population.


METHODS
Facial photographs of 78 patients of age group 18-26 years were taken in Department of Orthodontics, Rau, Indore, which were then subjected to a selection process and 30 top scorers (30 females) were selected. Lateral cephalograms of individuals were taken and soft tissue profile as well as related osseous and dental structures standard tracing were made on the acetate matte tracing paper. Then eighteen soft tissue traits were studied as described by Bergman.


RESULTS
The present study showed that, a mild convexity of the face and the resulting tendency toward Class II in females is acceptable esthetically. A fuller upper lip is considered balanced and esthetic. Increase in lip incompetency is considered unaesthetic.


CONCLUSIONS
A mild convexity of the face and the resulting tendency toward Class II in females is acceptable esthetically. Individual norms are necessary for a population in order to plan and deliver quality treatment.
Senior Lecturer, Department of Orthodontics, College of Dental Sciences and Hospital, Rau, Indore, Madhya Pradesh, India.
Shweta
S
Raghav
Senior Lecturer, Department of Orthodontics, College of Dental Sciences and Hospital, Rau, Indore, Madhya Pradesh, India.
Kamalshikha
K
Baheti
Assistant Professor, Department of Orthodontics, Qassim Private College, Ministry of Higher Education, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
Varun
V
Hansraj
Senior Lecturer, Department of Orthodontics, Malabar Dental College, Manoor, Edappal, Malappuram, Kerala, India.
Mohamed
M
Rishad
Reader, Department of Orthodontics, College of Dental Sciences and Hospital, Rau, Indore, Madhya Pradesh, India.
Himanshu
H
Kanungo
Professor, Department of Orthodontics, Annor Dental College, Puthuppaday, Muvattupuzha, Ernakulam, Kerala, India.
Pulayampatt Unni
PU
Bejoy
Female; soft tissue traits; treatment planning