Mohamad Khalil Jamal Mohamad¹, Brian E. Esporlas², Raine Ann V. Montañez³, Alyssa Ginny S. Perez⁴, Daniella D. Ronquillo⁵, and Hanna Mariel E. Gammad⁶
Keywords: Cephalometric Analysis, Harmonious, Fluttergram, Soft Tissue
Introduction: The study is about the angular measurements of Filipinos and to create a guide about a well-balanced facial aesthetics by means of cephalometric analysis. The Sassouni Cephalometric analysis was a revolutionary method that ultimately became an essential component of orthodontics. This brought changes in the assessment and diagnosis of craniofacial skeletal and dental relationships. Therefore, what this study aims to do is identify the norms of the Filipino population in terms of angular measurements, and to create a guide towards a well-balanced facial aesthetics. The study is specifically creating a guide towards the supposed norm of this group, which in turn would mean being able to find the possible most aesthetic well-balanced facial symmetry. Facial symmetry is an important aspect of an aesthetic face, but having universal standards for all the people on earth is not possible due to each culture having their own standards of beauty, and that includes Filipinos which they have their own standards to follow and there are limited researches and background regarding soft tissue analysis of Filipinos. The researchers are pursuing this study to identify the harmonious facial profile for Filipinos who are seeking orthodontic, prosthodontic and surgical treatment, to provide a more aesthetically pleasing harmonious facial profile, to prevent the use of improper measurements when performing treatment, and lastly, to create a diagram that will serve as a guide for dental clinicians to use when performing treatment.
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Biography: Mohamad Khalil Jamal Mohamad, An Emirati national that has graduated Senior High school from Al Zuhour Private School in 2018, is currently pursuing his Doctor of Dental Medicine at the University of Perpetual Help System – DALTA, Philippines. He is currently an Associate Member of the Royal Institute of Dentistry, Singapore.
Biography: Dr. Brian E. Esporias is the Head Dentist at Fabro-Esporlas Dental Clinic; Faculty-in-charge for Research and Orthodontics at the University of Perpetual Help System- DALTA, Las Piñas. He is currently a Licensed Dentist. He completed his Doctor of Philosophy Major in Science Education at St. Dominic Savio College; Doctor of Philosophy Major in Development Administration at Philippine Christian University; Master of Science in Dentistry and Doctor of Dental Medicine at Centro Escolar University. He is also an International Visiting Professorial Fellow of the Royal Institution, Singapore; Honorary President and Doctor Fellow of the Royal Institute of Dentistry, Singapore.
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