Esthetic indexes of lateral facial profile of soft tissues in Anhui youths with normal occlusion
- VernacularTitle:安徽籍正常牙合青年面部软组织侧貌美学指标
- Author:
Yun WANG
;
Jinfa NI
;
Jian ZHOU
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Face;
Anthropometry;
Esthetics
- From:
Chinese Journal of Medical Aesthetics and Cosmetology
2001;0(03):-
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Objective To study the esthetic indexes of soft tissue profile in lateral face in Anhui youths with normal occlusion. Methods The study was carried out by taking the cephalometric photographs in the 102 Anhui youths with normal occlusion. The data of measurement were got from the photographs by image database and analysis system (IDAS) software, and statistically evaluated by SPSS software. Some specially selected items were analysed again by Fisher's discriminant method. Results Seven items, i.e. Li Ns Pos, Ls Ns Pos, Ls B, Li B, Sn H, Bs Li FH and Z angle, were chosen as esthetic indexes of facial profile, and the discriminant functional formula was established. Conclusion Combination of all the above 7 items contribute to the beauty of facial profile.
