Correlation of Upper Facial and Lower Facial Height in Garhwali Population of Uttarakhand

Abstract

Craniofacial anthropometry, as an important part of anthropology, is used to determine the  morphological characteristics of head and face. It is particularly important in planning and evaluation for  facial reconstructive surgeries. Facial measurements depend on various factors, such as gender, race  and ethnicity, climate, socio-economic, nutritional and genetic. The study group included 100 males and  100 females, between 18-45years belonging to the Garhwal region of Uttarakhand. Subjects with cranio facial diseases and abnormalities, growth related disorders and history of facial trauma / reconstruction  surgery were excluded from the study group. The bisexual variation of upper and lower face height was  observed. The mean values of Upper, Lower and Total facial heights were greater in males. However,  from statistical analysis it was also observed that the coefficient of determination was low (0.04). So,  further study in relation with other racial groups and with increased number of subjects is suggested.