Esthetic preferences of orthodontists, dentists, and plastic surgeons for balanced facial profiles

Abstract

Purpose:The aim of this investigation was to determine whether the facial esthetics of subjects rated as "attractive" can be related to specific cephalometric soft tissue parameters. Methods: The profile silhouettes of 100 subjects (45 males and 55 females) were rated by 60 esthetics specialists (20 orthodontists, 20 dentists, and 20 plastic surgeons) using a Likert scale, and 30 of the subjects were selected as being "attractive". The cephalometric measurements of the attractive group were then compared with norms for the general Caucasian population. Results:The effects of specific measured parameters on profile beauty grades were assessed using the median test, and the following variables were found to show significant correlations between the Caucasian norms and the attractive profile group: the ratio of the upper to lower face height (P = 0.011), the ratio of the subnasale -labrale inferius (Sn-Li) and labrale inferius -menton (Li-Me`) lines (P = 0.011), the distance between the chin and the subnasale perpendicular (P = 0.002), upper lip thickness (P = 0.021), soft tissue chin thickness (P = 0.021), vertical height ratio (P = 0.021), and nasolabial angle (P = 0.021). Conclusion:A straight profile with a fuller and more protruded upper lip, a higher nasal tip, and a smaller lower facial third are considered to be the most attractive facial features, and may be useful for improvement of facial esthetics.

Influence of lip position on esthetics perception with respect to profile divergence using silhouette images

“…In contrast, young undergraduate students tend to prefer slightly protrusive lip positions [ 32 ]. Milutinovic et al [ 4 ] have observed that orthodontists, dentists, and plastic surgeons commonly hold the belief that a more prominent lip and a more symmetrical facial profile are regarded as the most visually appealing facial attributes. However, a study conducted on the Korean population revealed that those with protruding profiles were assigned lower ratings, whilst those with retruded profiles were favoured [ 19 ].…”

“…The current society has shown significant interest in the aesthetic perception of the face, irrespective of its structural or functional aspects. It has been shown that individuals seeking orthodontic treatment are predominantly driven by their own self-perception of dentofacial esthetics [ 1 – 4 ]. One of the primary factors motivating individuals to get orthodontic evaluation is their subjective perception of their dentofacial aesthetics, which also exerts a substantial influence on their treatment expectations.…”

Superimposing Intraoral and Facial Digital Scan: A Novel Technique for Accurate Spatial Alignment of Dental Arches

“…Assessing facial and dental structures is crucial for achieving successful esthetic prosthodontic treatments. A Two-Dimensional (2D) esthetic analysis utilizing facial and dental photographs has been introduced to ensure predictable esthetic outcomes [1][2][3][4]. This analysis involves importing full-face photographs taken in a relaxed state, during a wide smile, and smartphone video editing software that supports the smile design for an esthetic treatment plan [5].…”