Facial Measurements and Attractiveness in Vertical Growth Pattern Patients
Author Information
Author(s): Muacevic Alexander, Adler John R, Albitar Marwa Ali, Burhan Ahmad S, Hajeer Mohammad Y., Aljabban Ossama, Ajaj Mowaffak A, Nawaya Fehmieh R, Zakaria Ahmad Salim
Primary Institution: Department of Orthodontics, Faculty of Dentistry, University of Damascus
Hypothesis
This study aims to analyze the facial measurements that contribute to perceived facial attractiveness in patients with vertical growth patterns and skeletal class I malocclusion, focusing on gender-specific differences.
Conclusion
In patients with vertical growth pattern malocclusion, chin protrusion in males and lower facial height in females are important factors for enhancing facial attractiveness.
Supporting Evidence
- The most attractive females had a significantly lower mouth width to lower facial height ratio than the least attractive females.
- The most attractive males had a significantly higher facial convexity angle than the least attractive males.
Takeaway
This study looked at how different facial measurements affect how attractive people think someone is, especially for those with certain growth patterns.
Methodology
A panel of 30 laypersons evaluated photographs of 60 patients with skeletal class I malocclusion using a visual analog scale to assign esthetic quality scores.
Potential Biases
The study relied solely on laypeople's judgments, which may not fully represent professional orthodontic assessments.
Limitations
The study was limited to class I malocclusion patients with vertical growth patterns and did not include diverse ethnic groups or other malocclusion types.
Participant Demographics
Patients aged 18-25, evenly divided between males and females.
Statistical Information
P-Value
P = 0.039 for females; P = 0.041 for males.
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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