SynthesisClinical oral investigations2021
Three-dimensional facial hard tissue symmetry in a healthy Caucasian population group: a systematic review.
Synthesis in Clinical oral investigations, 2021. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 7 papers.
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- Novel approach to orbital hard- and soft-tissue symmetry analysis: a pilot validation.Head & face medicine · 2025Article
- Isometric Reflection Analysis of Mandible Symmetry in JIA Patients: Semi-Automatic Novel 3D Approach.Orthodontics & craniofacial research · 2025Article
- Symmetry-based analysis after surgical treatment of zygomaticomaxillary complex fractures using intraoperative cone-beam computed tomography: a retrospective case-control study.Scientific reports · 2025Article
- Probing real-world Central European population midfacial skeleton symmetry for maxillofacial surgery.Clinical oral investigations · 2023Article
- Application of symmetry evaluation to deep learning algorithm in detection of mastoiditis on mastoid radiographs.Scientific reports · 2023Article
- Three-dimensional quantification of skeletal midfacial complex symmetry.International journal of computer assisted radiology and surgery · 2023Article
- Mandibular symmetry on posterior-anterior cephalograms of neurofibromatosis type 1 patients with facial plexiform neurofibroma.GMS Interdisciplinary plastic and reconstructive surgery DGPW · 2023Article
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Abstract
objectiveThe aim of this study was to quantify the symmetry of the facial hard tissue structures using three-dimensional radiographic imaging modalities in a normal Caucasian population group. MATERIALS AND
methodsElectronic literature search was conducted in the following databases: PubMed, Embase, Web of Science, and Cochrane Library up to February 2021. The studies assessing symmetry of facial bones using computed tomography (CT) and cone beam CT were included.
resultsThe initial search revealed 8811 studies. Full-text analysis was performed on 33 studies. Only 10 studies were found eligible based on the inclusion criteria. The qualitative analysis revealed that a significant variability existed in relation to the methodologies applied for symmetry quantification.
conclusionThe current review suggested that the overall relative symmetry of the normal Caucasian population group varied depending on the skeletal structure being assessed; however, majority of the observations showed a symmetry within the range of 1 mm without any significant difference between left and right sides. CLINICAL RELEVANCE: The quantification of facial hard tissue structure symmetry is vital for the diagnosis and treatment planning of orthodontic and/or maxillofacial surgical procedures. Prospero registration number CRD42020169908.
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