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2 articles for “cephalic index”
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A Statistical Analysis of Cephalic Index of the Different Communities of Assam Brought for Autopsy at Department of Forensic Medicine, Gauhati Medical College and Hospital
Abstract: Cephalic Index also known as ‘Cranial Index’ or ‘Index of Breadth’ is one of the important parameters that help to differentiate human races. The cephalic index was first described by a Swedish anatomist, Anders Retzius (1796–1860) and was first used in physical anthropology in classifying ancient human remains of Europe. It is one such data obtained from skull which can aid in identification of a particular race or community, describe …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Toxicology · Vol. 8, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 31–37 Read article
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Evaluation of the relationship between natural head posture, cephalic index, and dental parameters – A Cephalometric study
Abstract: Aim - The present study aimed to evaluate the relationship between natural head posture, cephalic index, and dental parameters (maxillary arch width and mandibular anterior crowding).Material and Methods –100 case records (lateral cephalograms and dental casts) were used in this study (86 females and 14 males). The cases were divided into two groups; Group I (38 subjects) crowding less than 2mm and Group II (62 subjects) crowding more than 2mm. …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Dentistry · Vol. 13, Issue 1, 2022 · pp. 18–25 Read article