Comparison Of Intercanthal Distance Between Different Genders.

Abstract

BACKGROUND: The face is considered to be the most attractive and appealing part of the human body therefore this intercanthal  measurement also serves as an important parameter in understanding and diagnosing various facial complications.

AIM:

The aim of the study is to evaluate and compare the mean intercanthal distance in males and females of chennai population.

MATERIALS AND METHODS: This cross-sectional study was conducted among the undergraduate students of a private dental college in chennai.  Intercanthal distance was measured among the study population using digital vernier calipers.The data  collected were tabulated and analysed with Pearson’s  chi-square tests for correlating between the two groups and t-test for equality of means, using IBM SPSS software, version 21.81.

RESULTS: The study consisted of 100 participants.  The mean intercanthal distance of the study samples was 21.78± . The mean intercanthal distance of male participants was       (21.81 ± 1.96) and that of female participants was (21.69 ± 4.86).The significant difference between the groups were statistically insignificant (chi-square, p value =0.84)

CONCLUSION:

The study infers that there exists greater Intercanthal distance in Males compared to that in females. Normal canthal values can function as a guide for the diagnosis of pathology and interventions for craniofacial abnormalities.The Intercanthal distance becomes the single major criteria for aesthetic selection of teeth and their arrangement.