Forensic facial reconstruction: Nasal projection in Brazilian adults.
The nose has a marked cognitive influence on facial image; however, it loses its shape during cadaveric decomposition. The known methods of estimating nasal projection using Facial Reconstruction are lacking in practicality and reproducibility. We attempted to relate the points Rhinion, Pronasale and Prosthion by studying the angle formed by straight lines that connect them. Two examiners measured this angle with the help of analysis and image-processing software, Image J, directly from cephalometric radiographs. The sample consisted of 300 males, aged between 24 and 77 years, and 300 females, aged 24 to 69 years. The proposed angle ranged from 80° to 100° in both sexes and all ages. It was considered possible to use a 90° angle from projections of the Rhinion and Prosthion points in order to determine the Pronasale position, as well as to estimate the nasal projection of Brazilian adults.
Faculdade de Odontologia da Universidade de São Paulo Department of Social Dentistry Av Lineu Prestes, 2227 CEP 05508-000, São Paulo, Brazil.
Silvia Virginia
SV
Tedeschi-Oliveira
Faculdade de Odontologia da Universidade de São Paulo Department of Social Dentistry Av Lineu Prestes, 2227 CEP 05508-000, São Paulo, Brazil. Electronic address: tbeaini@gmail.com.
Thiago Leite
TL
Beaini
Faculdade de Odontologia da Universidade de São Paulo Department of Social Dentistry Av Lineu Prestes, 2227 CEP 05508-000, São Paulo, Brazil.
Rodolfo Francisco Haltenhoff
RFH
Melani
D000328:Adult; D001938:Brazil; D005145:Face / Q000033:anatomy & histology* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D005260:Female; D018732:Forensic Anthropology / Q000379:methods* / Q000592:standards; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009666:Nose / Q000033:anatomy & histology* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D015203:Reproducibility of Results
Anthropometry; Facial reconstruction; Forensic anthropology; Forensic science; Human identification; Nose