Dental Journal (Majalah Kedokteran Gigi)
ISSN 1978-3728
Vol. 46 / No. 2 / Published : 2013-06
Order : 8, and page :86 - 92
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Original Article :
Ricketts esthetic line at student of faculty of dentistry universitas airlangga
Author :
- Nadiya Fitriyani*1
- I. G. A. Wahju Ardani*2
- Elly Rusdiana*3
- Mahasiswa Fakultas Kedokteran Gigi
- Dosen Fakultas Kedokteran Gigi
- Dosen Fakultas Kedokteran Gigi
Abstract :
Background: Ricketts esthetic line is line drawn from pronasale (Prn) to soft tissue pogonion (Pog) and lip prominence with reference to this line is assessed. Esthetic line norms, may be spesific to an ethnic group and cannot always be applied to other ethnic types. Purpose: This study was aimed to knows the standard of esthetic line of Javanese population student of Faculty of Dentistry, Airlangga University. Methods: Radiographic sefalometric was taken from twenthy three aged 18 to 25 years student of Faculty of Dentistry, Airlangga University who fulfilled criteria sample and selected by three ortodontist and four lay person. Two references line identified, traced and measured according to Ricketts esthetic line. Results: The mean of the esthetic line upper lip -1.4 mm and lower lip 0.4 mm in males, in females upper lip -1.7 mm and lower lip -0.1 mm. This study showed there was no difference significances of the esthetic line between males and female. Conclusion: The harmonious profile of the student in Faculty of Dentistry, Airlangga University is labrale superior and labrale inferior in the right or slightly behind esthetic line.
Keyword :
Esthetic line, facial profile, Javanesse population,
References :
Rahardjo P,(2009) Ortodonti dasar Surabaya : Airlangga University Press
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