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Table 5 Asymmetry indexes of the mandible in different orthopedic groups.

From: Craniofacial features of children with spinal deformities

Asymmetry index

Scheuermann's disease group

Scoliosis group

[(R-L)/(R+L)]x100

severe type

moderate type

severe type

moderate type

Condylar index mean ± SD

12.02 ± 11.32

11.06 ± 17.02

12.45 ± 8.53

12.24 ± 10.79

Ramal index mean ± SD

3.16 ± 2.18

2.47 ± 5.35

3.32 ± 3.18

1.72 ± 0.89

Condylar+ramal index mean ± SD

2.66 ± 2.25

1.54 ± 2.44

2.58 ± 2.41

0.56 ± 0.47