Correlation between width of Philtrum & Maxillary Central Incisors: Morphometric correlation between Philtrum & Maxillary Central Incisors in North Indians

by Gaurav Agnihotri

The study determines the correlation between width of maxillary central incisors and width of philtrum in sexes and establishes the morphometric criterion for the North Indian population.These are invaluable as they express a mean which cannot be deviated from to more than a limited extent without transgressing the laws of nature and producing deformity It is envisaged that the results will contribute towards the selection of mesiodistal dimension of artificial anterior teeth and esthetic restoration of philtral anatomy so as to achieve better philtral definition and lip animation.The existence of partial positive correlation between the width of maxillary central incisors and width of Philtrum has been established in this study. As such when these two parameters are in harmonious coordination, It is bound to have a positive impact on esthetic appearance. This physical attractiveness is known to have an immense impact on self esteem and other measures of psychic well being as beauty is definitely not skin deep.

132 pages, Paperback

Published April 26, 2012

About the author

Gaurav Agnihotri, a Mechanical Engineer and an MBA in marketing is an international writer/ columnist who writes on global energy issues with a focus on global Oil and Gas sector. His articles are featured in Time, Yahoo! Finance, Business Insider, Zero Hedge,Business Times, Oilprice.com and other news networks. As an industry expert, Gaurav Agnihotri has written some guest articles on career options in Oil and Gas sector.Gaurav is an author of a book "Oil- Past, present , future- An Indian Perspective".The book was launched in 2013 and is intended to be a single point reference guide of oil and gas industry for young oil and gas professionals. In the same year, Gaurav Agnihotri was included by Oilandgasiq.com in its list of 'Top 50 oil and gas people you need to follow on twitter'.Gaurav Agnihotri currently resides in Mumbai with his wife and son and works as a National Sales Manager in Sulzer Chemtech Tower Field Service.