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Area of Science:

  • Orthodontics
  • Facial Aesthetics
  • Anthropometry

Background:

  • Facial profile esthetics are crucial in orthodontic diagnosis and treatment planning.
  • Understanding preferences for facial profiles aids in achieving patient satisfaction.
  • Previous studies have explored various facial features, but a comprehensive analysis of vertical proportion and anteroposterior skeletal relationships is needed.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate facial profile preferences across four distinct demographic groups.
  • To evaluate the impact of vertical facial proportions on perceived esthetics.
  • To determine the influence of skeletal anteroposterior discrepancies on male facial profile attractiveness.

Main Methods:

  • A study involving 120 participants, including adult patients, parents of adolescents, laypersons, and orthodontists.
  • Subjects rated 27 male facial profile silhouettes.
  • Silhouettes varied in vertical proportions and anteroposterior skeletal relationships.

Main Results:

  • Silhouette II-1s received the highest ratings, while III-4s received the lowest (P < 0.05).
  • Orthodontists favored the normal vertical proportion (I-normal), whereas other groups preferred II-normal and II-1s.
  • The Class III skeletal pattern (III-4s) was consistently rated lowest by all groups.

Conclusions:

  • Vertical discrepancies significantly impact Chinese male facial profile esthetics, with severity and skeletal pattern playing key roles.
  • Class III skeletal patterns negatively influence male profile esthetics the most.
  • Aesthetic standards differ among professional groups, with orthodontic education influencing preferences more than gender or age.