@ARTICLE{Hassanzadeh, author = {Azizi, Maryam and Hassanzadeh, Gholamreza and Barbarestani, Mohammad and Sadr, Makan and Dehbashipour, Ali and Alaghbandha, Noushin and Abrar Abbas, Mohammad and Heydar Zeidi, Omran and }, title = {Comparative Anthropometric Analysis of Facial Dimensions and Types in Qazvin, Iran and DeraGhazi Khan, Pakistan}, volume = {11}, number = {3}, abstract ={Introduction: Cephalometry is an efficient tool for anthropometric studies. This study sought to assess facial dimensions and types of adults residing in Qazvin (Iran) and Dera Ghazi (DG) Khan (Pakistan). Methods: In this cross-sectional study, a total of 300 ethnic populations of Qazvin and 365 ethnic populations of DG Khan aged between 18-55 years were randomly selected and evaluated. The subjects had no maxillofacial deformities or history of head/facial trauma. Facial height and breadth, nasion-prosthion height, upper facial index, total facial index, facial type and profile were evaluated in subjects. Results: The difference in total facial index between males of Qazvin and DG Khan was statistically significant (P }, URL = {http://anatomyjournal.ir/article-1-35-en.html}, eprint = {http://anatomyjournal.ir/article-1-35-en.pdf}, journal = {Anatomical Sciences Journal}, doi = {}, year = {2014} }