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Context- Nasofacial anthropometry is the measurement of facial and nasal parameters for racial and gender determination, forensic reconstructions, quantification and treatment of nasofacial abnormalities. Anthropometry also plays a pivotal role in industrial and fashion design, ergonomics and architecture. In these pandemic times, when mask etiquette has become the norm, it is imperative to ergonomically design facial masks to custom fit individuals. 'One size fits all' does not serve the purpose as air leaks waiver the use of these masks completely. Hence revising nasofacial anthropometric baseline data of populations has become more relevant than ever. To assess the nasofacial parameters of males and females of L Aim- Subjects & methods- ucknow population. The present cross sectional study was conducted in the Department of Oral & Maxillofacial Pathology, BabuBanarasi Das College of Dental Sciences, Lucknow where 200 subjects with an age group of 18- 35 years were assessed. Nasal, Facial, Philtrum and Columella parameters were recorded using vernier calipers. Statisical analysis- Student's T test was applied to compare two independent groups and Chi square test was applied to compare categorical groups. - Our study found that hyperleptoprosopic face and mesorrhine nose was predominant in both g Results and conclusions enders with a definite increase in dimension among males; confirming sexual dimorphism. Literature review confirmed similarity of face types in places closer to India and variations in farther areas. To conclude, facial type may be majorly dependent on genetic descent and nasal type on environmental factors. Taking into account the huge Indian immigrant population worldwide, results of our study will provide baseline data to researchers.
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Background: Nose is an important anatomical and physiological part of face. Its anatomy considerably affectsits function of inhalation and temperature regulation of inspired air. The anatomy is affected by genetic, racialas well as geographical factors. The aim of the study was to measure nasal height and width in the populationbeing studied so as to calculate nasal index and classify noses on the basis of calculated index.Materials and method: The study was conducted on 159 healthy volunteers aged 18-25 years in Medical CollegeBaroda, Gujarat. Nasal height and Nasal width were measured by digital vernier caliper and the nasal index wascalculated. The type of nose was determined on the basis of the nasal index.Results: In the present study the mean nasal index is found to be 73.28+10. Mean nasal index is observed as106.46+6.24 in males & 71.94+8.02 in females. The t test value calculated is 26.725 at CI 95% with P<0.0001showing highly significant difference in nasal indices of male and female. Mesorrhine is the commonest nasaltype found.Conclusion: The study will be highly useful to plastic surgeons, craniofacial surgeons, otolaryngologists,anatomists, forensic experts, orthodontists and medical illustrators alike.