Angular Photometric Analysis of the Forehead in a Nigerian Population | Asian Journal of Advanced Re

Facial data is used to determine deviations from the standard, biological variability, evaluate phenotypic characteristics, specific facial aesthetics, design of protective equipment, correctional instruments, evolutionary analysis, and civil and criminal recognition. The purpose of this analysis was to investigate the morphometric dimensions of the forehead using photographs taken from different angles.

Materials and Methods: Two hundred Yoruba subjects (10-30 years old) were photographed and the following anthropometric parameters were measured: 90° (FH90°), 45°Right (FH45°R), 45°Left (FH45°L), 90° (FW90°), 45°Right (FW45°R), 45°Left (FW45°L), 90° (FW90°), 45°Right (FW45°R), 45°Left (FW45° The relationships between different parameters were evaluated using Pearson correlation after a descriptive study of the forehead parameters.

Except for FW45°R and FH45°R, all assessed forehead parameters in our cohort were greater in males than females. At different angles, there was also a significant relationship between the parameters of the forehead.

Conclusion: The results of this study show that forehead parameters at 90 degrees, 45 degrees right, and 45 degrees left show sexual dimorphism and are associated, indicating that they can be used for individualization, biological profiling, facial recognition from surveillance cameras, and reconstructive and cosmetic surgery preparation.

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