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Quantification of Facial Asymmetry : A Comprehensive Review of Methods and Applications
Maxime Taverne1,2,3, Vincent Sounthakith1,2,3, Roman Hossein Khonsari1,2,3
1Laboratoire Forme et Croissance du Crâne, Institut Imagine, 24 boulevard du Montparnasse, 75015 Paris, France
Introduction:
Facial asymmetry, present in all human faces at varying degrees, plays a critical role in clinical fields such as orthodontics, orthognathic and plastic surgeries, and craniofacial reconstruction. Accurate quantification of facial asymmetry is essential for diagnosis, treatment planning, and post-surgical evaluation.
Material And Methods:
This article examines contemporary methods for quantifying facial asymmetry, including two-dimensional (2D) and three-dimensional (3D) landmark-based approaches, surface curvature analysis, and advanced image-based techniques.
Discussion:
Emphasis is placed on the advantages, limitations, and applications of each method, to meet clinical or research needs.
Conclusion:
By integrating technological advancements, future developments are expected to enhance precision and applicability in clinical practice.
