| Abstrak/Abstract |
Objectives: Determining jaw discrepancies is crucial for effective diagnosis and treatment planning in orthodontics. Cephalometric analysis has traditionally been the preferred method for evaluating craniofacial morphology. Recently, emerging photography techniques have provided a less invasive and more accessible alternative to conventional cephalometric analysis. This study aimed to explore the correlation between cephalometric and facial photographic measurements in assessing jaw discrepancies.
Methods: A comprehensive search was performed on electronic databases, including PubMed, Scopus, and Web of Science, to identify relevant studies. The MeSH database was used to identify MeSH terms. Conference proceedings, case reports, letters to the editors, systematic reviews, unpublished studies, unavailable full text, and non-English articles were excluded. Data extraction and quality assessment were performed independently by two reviewers. This review was conducted in accordance with the PRISMA guidelines, and the protocol was developed before data collection. The Joanna Briggs Institute (JBI) critical appraisal tools were used to assess the trustworthiness, relevance, and results of the included studies.
Results: A total of seven studies were included for qualitative analysis. Of the seven studies, six were cross-sectional studies, and one was a prospective study. The JBI critical appraisal tools for cohort and cross-sectional studies were used. All included studies used a 2D standardized facial profile photograph and lateral cephalogram for cephalometric analysis. Only one study used a silhouette from a profile photo.
Conclusions: The photographic method demonstrated repeatability and reproducibility. The photographic approach, a homogenous procedure, is a viable alternative to lateral cephalogram, particularly in scenarios requiring a noninvasive, cost-effective solution. |
