Evaluation of Hard Tissue Cephalometric Norms for Maharashtrian Population using Downs Analysis

ABSTRACT

Aim: Based on Downs analysis, the present study aims to evaluate hard tissue cephalometric norms for the Maharashtrianpopulation.Materials and Methods: The digital lateral cephalograms of 100 subjects with Maharashtrian ethnicity within the age rangeof 18–30 years with normal occlusion were obtained. Downs analysis was performed using Dolphin software. The obtainedvalues were statistically analyzed to evaluate hard tissue norms for the Maharashtrian population.Results: Statistically significant differences were observed in hard tissue norms between Maharashtrian population andCaucasian norms.Conclusion: Ethnic differences exist between Maharashtrian population and Caucasian population, which should be consideredwhen formulating an orthodontic treatment plan.