title: A study to evaluate cephalometric hard tissue profile of Tamil population for orthognathic surgery.
abstract: The primary aim of this study is to compare, the cephalometric hard tissue profile values and analysis between Tamil and Caucasian population. The study also aims to create a better understanding in the facial proportions of Tamil Nadu population and to have better diagnosis and treatment planning for orthognathic surgery for Tamil population in Tamil Nadu.
authors.affiliation: Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Sathyabama University Dental College and Hospital, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Nachiappan
authors.affiliation: Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Sathyabama University Dental College and Hospital, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Tharanikumar
authors.affiliation: Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Sathyabama University Dental College and Hospital, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.
authors.forename: Ajay
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Chandran
authors.affiliation: Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Sathyabama University Dental College and Hospital, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.
authors.forename: P
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Anusudha
authors.affiliation: Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Sathyabama University Dental College and Hospital, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.
authors.forename: G D
authors.initials: GD
authors.lastname: Nandini
authors.affiliation: Department of Oral Pathology, Sathyabama University Dental College and Hospital, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.
authors.forename: Murali
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Balasubramaniam
keywords: Burstone; Tamil Nadu population; cephalometric analysis