Journal of Research and Advancement in Dentistry
Official publication of Magadh University and Kolhan University, Government of Bihar and Jharkhand, India
Official publication of Magadh University and Kolhan University, Government of Bihar and Jharkhand, India
Year : 2018
Volume : Volume 8
Issue : Issue 2
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Background: Arnett and Bergmann's STCA has gained popularity among orthodontists and oral surgeons recently and being used for evaluation potential patients for orthognathic surgery. STCA norms were established for Goan population in previous article by authors. In this article we compared the norms for Goan population with those of Caucasians. 600 students from Goa medical and dental college were screened and 85 subjects were selected. Arnett's analysis was done and norms were derived. Goan norms were compared with Caucasian norms. Some important differences and similarities were noted.
Keywords:Arnett’s STCA, Goans, Caucacians, Soft tissue features.
