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Philtral Column and Nostril Shape Pattern in Nepalese Population: Comparative Study between Two Ethnic Groups of Nepal

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dc.contributor.authorChaurasia, NK
dc.contributor.authorUpadhyaya, C
dc.contributor.authorMahantha, S
dc.contributor.authorUpadhyaya, S
dc.contributor.authorShakya, M
dc.contributor.authorUpreti, S
dc.contributor.authorBhandari, A
dc.contributor.authorBaral, I
dc.date.accessioned2026-01-08T07:14:52Z
dc.date.available2026-01-08T07:14:52Z
dc.date.issued2024
dc.descriptionChaurasia NK,1 Upadhyaya C,1 Mahantha S,2 Upadhyaya S,3 Shakya M,1 Upreti S,4 Bhandari A,1 Baral I1 1Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery 2Department of Community and Public Health Dentistry 3Department of Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry Dhulikhel Hospital, Kathmandu University Hospital Kathmandu University School of Medical Sciences Dhulikhel, Kavre, Nepal 4Department of Dentistry, Birta City Hospital, Birtamode, Nepal
dc.description.abstractABSTRACT Background Knowledge of the normal appearance of lip-nose complexes in a particular ethnicity or race helps to plan and modify surgical techniques for their deformity. Objective To determine the shape of the philtral column and nostril in children of two ethnic groups (Aryans and Mongoloids) of the Nepalese population and compare them to see if any variation exists. Method The present prospective study was carried out between December 2021 to January 2023 among 200 children of age 5-12 years. The children meeting our inclusion criteria were divided equally into Aryan and mongoloid groups based on the caste system in Nepal. Facial photographs were obtained in frontal and basal views. They were analyzed to determine the shape of the philtral column and nostril shape based on Mori’s classification system. Result Out of 200 children, 123 were males and 77 were females. The most common type of philtral and nostril shape in the Nepalese population was triangular and teardrop respectively. Triangular and concave type philtral shape was predominant in Aryans whereas triangular and parallel type was predominant in Mongoloids however the variation was not significant. Similarly, teardrop nostrils were most common in both ethnic groups. Conclusion The results provide a morphological pattern and variation in the philtral and nostril shape in the two major ethnic group of Nepalese population. KEY WORDS Aryans, Mongoloids, Nostril shape, Philtral shape
dc.identifier.urihttps://hdl.handle.net/20.500.14572/4140
dc.language.isoen_US
dc.publisherKathmandu University
dc.subjectAryans
dc.subjectMongoloids
dc.subjectNostril shape
dc.subjectPhiltral shape
dc.titlePhiltral Column and Nostril Shape Pattern in Nepalese Population: Comparative Study between Two Ethnic Groups of Nepal
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