Classification of facial asymmetry by cluster analysis

摘要: Introduction: The purposes of this study were to classify patients with facial asymmetry by using the cluster analysis and evaluate characteristics resultant groups. Methods: One hundred consecutive orthodontic who had frontal cephalograms photographs taken for diagnosis included in sample. A was used subjects, craniofacial measurements related obtained from photographs. Results: subjects divided into 5 clusters based on only 3 variables cephalograms: menton deviation, apical base midline discrepancy, vertical difference right left antegonion. results ANOVA test according showed statistically significant differences between groups all variables, indicating that each group can be easily identified variables. Conclusions: suggest classified simply some cephalograms, classification helpful proper treatment planning these patients.